Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://gographicsoutput.com/video/qBJmLXrJNNA.html Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Byron Allen says CBS has put no limits on his show replacing Stephen Colberts | Newsmakers [8Sv2lOOXN1A] Health Updated on August 12, 2026 EDT — Published on August 12, 2026 EDT Byron Allen, the media mogul and former stand-up comedian, is gearing up for his latest venture: bringing his show Comics Unleashed to the CBS time slot long held by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Allen sat down for an interview with NPR’s Newsmakers podcast ahead of his debut episode. He discussed his plans for Comics Unleashed in its new prime late night slot, why he thinks there’s still more than enough political comedy after the cancellation of Colbert, and why it’s important for Black Americans to own and produce media. ------------------------------------------------------ Follow NPR elsewhere, too: • Instagram: • TikTok: • Facebook: 09wsmjcW6as 4Y2nGam1MN7 tiAj66Low0E DZ3wuOXdLm1 ANPMNEguMuT HvfR54UEIL6
Byron Allen, the media mogul and former stand-up comedian, is gearing up for his latest venture: bringing his show Comics Unleashed to the CBS time slot long held by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Allen sat down for an interview with NPR’s Newsmakers podcast ahead of his debut episode. He discussed his plans for Comics Unleashed in its new prime late night slot, why he thinks there’s still more than enough political comedy after the cancellation of Colbert, and why it’s important for Black Americans to own and produce media. ------------------------------------------------------ Follow NPR elsewhere, too: • Instagram: • TikTok: • Facebook: 09wsmjcW6as 4Y2nGam1MN7 tiAj66Low0E DZ3wuOXdLm1 ANPMNEguMuT HvfR54UEIL6