Kamala Harris’s First Post-Election Interview Scheduled
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is set to have her first interview with Stephen Colbert in 2024, marking an important moment since her election.
This interview comes right after she revealed her decision not to run for governor of California. Harris will appear on “Late Night with Stephen Colbert,” which is wrapping up its final season amid financial challenges for CBS.
CBS executives have indicated that the show’s cancellation in May 2026 is primarily a financial decision, reflecting difficulties in the late-night television landscape. Reports suggest Colbert’s show lost about $40 million to $50 million in 2024, with projections of further losses.
A CBS executive noted, “We see Stephen Colbert as irreplaceable and will be retiring the ‘Late Show’ franchise in May 2026. I’m proud that Stephen made CBS his home. He and the broadcast will be remembered among the greats in late-night television. This decision is entirely financial and not related to the show’s performance or content.”
The talk show’s end coincides with growing speculation regarding Colbert and John Stewart facing potential scrutiny from Skydance media executives for their critiques of President Donald Trump, especially with the reported merger between Skydance and Paramount Global.
Meanwhile, CBS is still dealing with financial strains, including recently resolving a lawsuit with Trump related to a “60 Minutes” interview featuring Harris from October 2024.
Harris’s political trajectory has remained uncertain since her defeat to Trump in the 2024 election. While there was some expectation that she might enter the race for California governor, it appears that significant Democratic donors are hesitant to support her.
Political analysts have expressed concerns about Harris’s potential candidacy for governor or the 2028 Democratic presidential primary. Lindy Lee, a former fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee, voiced her frustration regarding the oversight of Harris’s substantial campaign expenditures, while donor John Morgan suggested these financial issues might end her political career.
