On Monday, Newsmax TV’s “Finnerty” featured an insightful discussion with Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow about CBS’s recent decision to end Stephen Colbert’s tenure as host of “The Late Show.” Marlow did not hold back in his criticism of Colbert’s show, stating that it was a “Federal Elections Commission crime.”
For those who may not be familiar, the Federal Elections Commission (FEC) is an independent regulatory agency that oversees the financing of federal elections. Their role is to ensure that candidates and political committees comply with campaign finance laws. So, what exactly did Marlow mean by calling Colbert’s show a “FEC crime”?
According to Marlow, Colbert’s show was blatantly biased and in violation of the FEC’s rules on political contributions. He argued that Colbert’s constant attacks on President Trump and his administration were essentially in-kind contributions to the Democratic Party. In other words, Colbert’s show was essentially functioning as a political ad for the Democrats, without properly disclosing it as such.
Marlow’s criticism of Colbert’s show is not unfounded. In fact, the FEC has previously warned late-night hosts about the potential violation of campaign finance laws. In 2015, the FEC sent a letter to “The Late Show” and other late-night shows, reminding them of their obligation to disclose any in-kind contributions to political campaigns. This was in response to Colbert’s “Late Show” hosting a fundraiser for Jeb Bush’s presidential campaign.
Despite this warning, Colbert continued to use his platform to attack and mock President Trump and his administration. This not only showed a clear bias towards one political party, but it also raised questions about the integrity and fairness of his show.
Marlow also pointed out that Colbert’s ratings have been steadily declining since he took over as host of “The Late Show” in 2015. This further supports the idea that viewers were turned off by his constant political commentary and bias. As Marlow stated, “Colbert’s show was not entertaining, it was propaganda.”
It is no surprise that CBS has decided to end Colbert’s tenure as host of “The Late Show.” In the highly competitive late-night television landscape, ratings are crucial. And with Colbert’s ratings continuing to decline, it was only a matter of time before CBS made a change.
But Marlow’s criticism of Colbert’s show goes beyond just ratings and campaign finance laws. He also highlighted the negative impact that shows like Colbert’s have on the media landscape. In today’s society, where the media is often accused of being biased and pushing their own agendas, it is important for late-night hosts to maintain a level of fairness and objectivity. Colbert’s show did the opposite, further contributing to the divide in our country.
In conclusion, Alex Marlow’s comments on “Finnerty” shed light on the true nature of Stephen Colbert’s show. It was not just a late-night talk show, but rather a platform for political propaganda. Marlow’s criticism of the show as a “FEC crime” is not an exaggeration, but rather a valid concern about the integrity of our media. With Colbert’s tenure coming to an end, it is important for late-night hosts to remember their responsibility to provide fair and unbiased commentary, rather than pushing their own political agendas.
