How to watch the ‘Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ finale for free

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Byron Allen discussed his media ventures, including his acquisition of a majority stake in Buzzfeed and the impact of his show "Comics Unleashed," in an interview with NBC News. The conversation also touched on CBS's decision to hand over the time slot of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" to Allen's programming.

Coverage diverges significantly in focus and framing. NBC News emphasizes Allen's ambitions and the broader implications for his media empire, while right-leaning outlets like Decider, Page Six, and the New York Post concentrate on practical details about the "Late Show" finale, such as viewing options and the significance of Colbert's departure. The right-leaning sources largely omit Allen's perspective and the implications of his media strategies.

No outlet provided in-depth analysis on the potential impact of Allen's media acquisitions on the late-night landscape or audience demographics, which could provide valuable context for understanding the significance of Colbert's exit and Allen's ambitions. This gap is particularly notable in the right-leaning coverage, which focuses more on the event itself rather than its broader implications.