Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=fnIPIUDNazd 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 [N9gwh8JzL12] Health Updated on August 06, 2026 EDT — Published on August 06, 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: UoReDAbRcEE TZoi9DZ1sUY n2JckltR45G s6q2lm93UD5 ETzCocf0Ods rC6S3sVAwO5
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: UoReDAbRcEE TZoi9DZ1sUY n2JckltR45G s6q2lm93UD5 ETzCocf0Ods rC6S3sVAwO5