Stephen Colbert's Late Show ends after nearly 11 years

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is set to conclude its run this Thursday.

The program, which Colbert has hosted since taking over from David Letterman, has spanned nearly 11 years on CBS. The ending comes not on Colbert’s terms but marks the close of a period noted for thoughtful and irreverent commentary on current events.

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