Kamala Harris’ First Interview Post-Election
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is set to appear in her first interview since the election with Stephen Colbert in 2024. This comes just a day after she announced her decision not to run for governor of California. Harris will make her appearance on “Late Night with Stephen Colbert,” which is approaching the end of its final season due to economic issues affecting CBS.
CBS executives have stated that the decision to cancel Colbert’s show in May 2026 was primarily financial, given the tough landscape for late-night programming. Colbert’s show reportedly lost between $40 million and $50 million in 2024, and executives anticipated further losses throughout the year.
“We view Stephen Colbert as irreplaceable and will be retiring the ‘Late Show’ franchise in May 2026,” a CBS executive mentioned. “I’m proud that Stephen called CBS his home, and he, along with the show, will be remembered as part of the great legacy of late-night television. This decision is purely financial, unrelated to the show’s performance or content.” (Related: MSNBC panelists suggest Harris withdrew from the governor’s race due to lack of support from the Democratic base.)
She’s back! CBS announces that Kamala Harris will be appearing on tonight’s Colbert Show for her first post-election interview pic.twitter.com/azznagutxy
– Charlie Spiering (@charliespiering) July 31, 2025
The cancellation of Colbert’s program followed growing speculation that both Colbert and John Stewart, who presents “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central, could face scrutiny from Skydance media executives due to their critical comments about President Donald Trump. Given that Skydance’s David Ellison has received praise from Trump, his company is anticipated to merge with Paramount Global, which oversees CBS and Comedy Central.
CBS is currently dealing with financial strain, notably after resolving a lawsuit with Trump concerning a “60 Minutes” interview featuring Harris from October 2024.
Harris’ political future has been uncertain following her loss to Trump in the 2024 election. Although there was some speculation about her running for governor, it became clear that Democratic donors were hesitant to support her.
Political strategists have raised concerns about Harris’s potential runs, whether for governor or in the 2028 Democratic presidential primary. Lindy Lee, a former Democratic National Committee fundraiser, expressed her frustration over Harris’s lack of accountability regarding her campaign expenses. Meanwhile, Democratic donor John Morgan commented that the financial struggles of Harris’s campaign may signal the end of her political aspirations.
