Since then, Colbert has been ripping into Donald Trump with renewed relish, often while also flaying CBS and its parent company, Paramount. By doubling down on attacking his most powerful enemy, at a time when network execs are facing such intense scrutiny for what many believe was a politically motivated firing,

On the latest episode of "The Late Show," Stephen Colbert inquired about getting into podcasting, noting, "I'm going to need a gig soon."