On the one hand, you have those arguing this is simply a case of corporate ... In many ways, he took up the mantle left by his old boss, Jon Stewart, offering comedic catharsis in chaotic times.

Jon Stewart lambasted CBS’ decision to cancel “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert," ripping their shared parent company for what he called a capitulation to Trump.

The Daily Show also produced a highlight reel in 2013 that shows some of the best moments from Stewart’s interviews with politicians such as President Barack Obama, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth ...

Of course. But hateful, racist Elmo is not the Elmo that I remember. I know what’s in Elmo’s heart. Stewart then invited a rudimentary, hand-puppet version of Elmo to join him on the show.

When CNN canceled the show a few months later, and cut Carlson, some people credited Stewart. Jonathan Klein, CNN’s president at the time, cited Stewart’s criticism of “Crossfire.” ...