Rich Lowry

The shift of late-night television from broad-appeal comedy to hyper-partisan political commentary has alienated vast audiences and eroded the genre’s traditional appeal. Rich breaks down how hosts like Jimmy Kimmel traded mainstream humor for heavy-handed ideological lectures, prioritizing applause lines over genuine jokes. Unpacking how late-night shows transformed into echoes of cable news and partisan talking points, Rich demonstrates why comedy suffers when humor is sacrificed for partisan posturing and moralizing lectures. Watch Rich’s full breakdown, leave your reaction below, and subscribe to National Review!