The late-night entertainer talks politics, ratings and comedic relief in an interview with the Hollywood Reporter

Colbert, as we know him, is a character. And that's exactly why he'll be so good on CBS

"Our only competition is everything on the internet," "The Late Late Show" host said

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The Infowars leader is heavy on influence, and light on facts

Baldwin also told "The Late Show" host about his experience entering the real political world

You've wondered too: Why didn't Colbert want "The Daily Show" instead of Letterman's "Late Show." He explains

"If a tree falls in the forest and no one hears it, it would still get more votes than Jim Webb"

Colbert ridiculed Haley for even attempting to defend President Donald Trump after the deadly Pittsburgh massacre

President Obama sat behind Colbert's desk to issue "The Decree"

Mashable reports that the "Colbert Report" host is currently the "front-and-center" candidate

Colbert points out that no one knows what "counseled" means when it comes to dealing with Kellyanne Conway

Meanwhile, Mark Sanford advanced to a GOP runoff for the House seat

Upcoming "Late Show" guest Jeb Bush didn't ask Colbert if he raffle off a ticket to his show