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Stephen Colbert is out. Late night is collapsing. And the billion-dollar heiress of In-N-Out is leaving California. Joe and Rob break it all down in this sharp, wide-ranging episode that tackles media, culture, power, and pride.First up, we dig into the slow death of American late-night television. Stephen Colbert’s exit marks another major shift in an industry that once defined nightly entertainment. Why did late night shows once succeed so powerfully — from Carson to Letterman — and why are they failing now? Is it cultural, technological, or something deeper about trust, format, and attention?Then we move to a headline that's igniting both backlash and praise: the heiress of In-N-Out Burger leaves California, saying it's “hard to raise kids in the state.” Is this an insensitive billionaire take, or is she putting words to something many feel but few say? We explore the real-world tensions of family, politics, and quality of life in the Golden State.Finally, we ask a big cultural question: Are the creators of Hollywood too afraid to own their greatness? Why is there so little pride among the people who built one of the most influential industries on earth? Do other communities, in tech, finance, or sports, celebrate their own legacies more boldly — and if so, why?Expect strong opinions, honest questions, and a refusal to play it safe.🎙️ Topics Covered:Why Stephen Colbert’s departure matters more than you thinkThe fall of late-night TV in the digital eraIn-N-Out’s billionaire heiress leaves California: valid concern or tone-deaf privilege?Why the founders of Hollywood downplay their legacyComparing cultural confidence across different industries and communities👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments — especially if you grew up on late night or have thoughts on California's changing culture.Subscribe for deep dives into power, people, and what’s really going on beneath the headlines.#StephenColbert #LateNightTV #InNOut #CaliforniaExodus #Hollywood #MediaCulture #CulturalCritique
By Tom BystrekStephen Colbert is out. Late night is collapsing. And the billion-dollar heiress of In-N-Out is leaving California. Joe and Rob break it all down in this sharp, wide-ranging episode that tackles media, culture, power, and pride.First up, we dig into the slow death of American late-night television. Stephen Colbert’s exit marks another major shift in an industry that once defined nightly entertainment. Why did late night shows once succeed so powerfully — from Carson to Letterman — and why are they failing now? Is it cultural, technological, or something deeper about trust, format, and attention?Then we move to a headline that's igniting both backlash and praise: the heiress of In-N-Out Burger leaves California, saying it's “hard to raise kids in the state.” Is this an insensitive billionaire take, or is she putting words to something many feel but few say? We explore the real-world tensions of family, politics, and quality of life in the Golden State.Finally, we ask a big cultural question: Are the creators of Hollywood too afraid to own their greatness? Why is there so little pride among the people who built one of the most influential industries on earth? Do other communities, in tech, finance, or sports, celebrate their own legacies more boldly — and if so, why?Expect strong opinions, honest questions, and a refusal to play it safe.🎙️ Topics Covered:Why Stephen Colbert’s departure matters more than you thinkThe fall of late-night TV in the digital eraIn-N-Out’s billionaire heiress leaves California: valid concern or tone-deaf privilege?Why the founders of Hollywood downplay their legacyComparing cultural confidence across different industries and communities👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments — especially if you grew up on late night or have thoughts on California's changing culture.Subscribe for deep dives into power, people, and what’s really going on beneath the headlines.#StephenColbert #LateNightTV #InNOut #CaliforniaExodus #Hollywood #MediaCulture #CulturalCritique