Stephen Colbert hosts final episode of The Late Show.
Stephen Colbert hosted the series finale of The Late Show on Thursday, May 21. The episode featured surprise celebrity guests and Colbert delivered a message thanking his staff, studio audience, and viewers.
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Divergence score
3 outlets covered it, splitting into 3 framing camps across 2 bias groups.
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2 bias groups
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CNN
NY Post
Breitbart
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International angle
Widest split · the two outlets furthest apart, and who published first
Furthest apart on this story
CNN
Hear Stephen Colbert's message prior to final Late Show
emotional farewell · positive
Breitbart
The 42 Worst Moments from 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert'
late-night format collapse · negative
First to report
- CNNfirst
- NY Post+23.6 h
- Breitbart+75.7 h
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The split, in one line
Coverage splits between gracious farewell narratives (CNN), star-studded spectacle focus (NY Post), and genre decline critique (Breitbart).
How each outlet covered it
Lightly covered so far
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Sparse coverage · 3 outlets
“Hear Stephen Colbert's message prior to final Late Show”
“Stephen Colbert's best 'Late Show' finale moments, celebrity cameos & more!”
“The 42 Worst Moments from 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert'”
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Fact ledger
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Claimed
The finale aired on Thursday, May 21.
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