Stephen Colbert / Remembering MA Rep. Barney Frank
Stephen Colbert's farewell from The Late Show marks the end of an era in late-night television, reflecting on his evolution from satirical pundit to authentic political voice. The episode revisits his 2016 interview with Terry Gross, capturing his creative transformation and the emotion
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