"People perceive me as this sort of lefty figure, I just happen to be talking about a government in extremis. And so what I'm giving you is my reaction video to the day. And my reaction video is like [Edvard Munch's painting] The Scream, in a way, but with jokes. So that makes me perceived as more left necessarily than I am because I'm not sure what other reaction would be an honest one."
"I don't generally say or do things that I don't mean on the show unless I'm in character, like in a sketch. Whereas at the Colbert Report, it was almost nothing. Basically it was Catholic and Lord of the Rings were the only two things that we had in common."
"We broadcast to a general audience. However much there might be a balkanization of how people view television, it's a general audience. You just turn on your TV. It's hard to have a balanced reaction to the idea of troops on streets of a city that actually is not undergoing an invasion."
Stephen Colbert identifies as more conservative than many assume, attributing some perceptions to his intense reactions to governmental crises. His reaction style resembles an urgent, comedic rendition of The Scream, which makes him appear more left-leaning. Catholic faith plays a central role in shaping his worldview and contributes to a small‑c conservatism. He emphasizes a clear distinction between his genuine Late Show persona and the satirical Colbert Report character. He rejects the idea that late‑night television inherently alienates half its audience, stressing that broadcasts still address a general audience. Colbert plans to continue creating and working with his team.
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