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End of Stephen Colbert’s show illustrates risks of stirring a polarized nation to laughter

The demise of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” raises questions of whether humor can bring together a polarized nation.

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What happened The demise of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” raises questions of whether humor can bring together a polarized nation.
The headline split One side frames it as "End of Stephen Colbert’s show illustrates risks of stirring a polarized nation to laughter". The other frames it as "Stephen Colbert’s Run As Late-Night Host Ends".
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CenterEnd of Stephen Colbert’s show illustrates risks of stirring a polarized nation to laughter

Christian Science Monitor · Center · News report

Right / center-rightStephen Colbert’s Run As Late-Night Host Ends

Conservative Brief · Right · News report

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Conservative BriefNews report · May 20, 4:48 PM

Stephen Colbert’s Run As Late-Night Host Ends

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Christian Science MonitorNews report · May 20, 5:24 PM

End of Stephen Colbert’s show illustrates risks of stirring a polarized nation to laughter

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The demise of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” raises questions of whether humor can bring together a polarized nation.

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May 20, 4:48 PM: Conservative Brief joined the source map.

May 20, 5:24 PM: Christian Science Monitor joined the source map.

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