Hollywood has been rocked before, but nothing quite like this. Stephen Colbert, once the undisputed king of late-night comedy, is staging a comeback that few predicted — and even fewer believed possible. But the real shock isn’t just his return. It’s who he’s bringing with him: Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett.

Defying CBS — and the Odds

Enter Jasmine Crockett — The Firebrand

A Format Unlike Anything Else

A Risky Partnership

Fans and Foes React

Late-Night in Crisis

The Industry Holds Its Breath

Colbert’s Bold Promise

Is This the Future — or the End?