Jay Leno, the legendary host of ‘The Tonight Show,’ has recently taken to the stage to comment on the changing nature of late-night comedy. In a candid interview with David Trulio, the president of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation, Leno reflected on his career, where he maintained a balance in political humor. He noted that his approach, which avoided taking strong political stances, allowed him to appeal to a broader audience, evidenced by the humorous hate letters he received from both political sides. Leno argued that today’s late-night talk shows often alienate half the audience by favoring one political side. This issue is compounded by the recent cancellation of ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,’ which CBS attributed to financial reasons, though political tensions, including a $16 million settlement with Donald Trump, have been speculated. The cancellation has drawn criticism from many in the comedy world, with some suggesting political reasons may have influenced the decision.