Former Vice President Kamala Harris is set to make her first post-election media appearance on Stephen Colbert’s ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ following the announcement of her memoir, ‘107 Days,’ and her decision to not run for California governor in 2026. This interview, which will be her first since losing the 2024 presidential election, is taking place at a time of heightened political scrutiny and speculation about her future. Harris’ book, which chronicles her brief presidential campaign after former President Joe Biden was forced off the Democratic ticket, is set to be published by Simon & Schuster on September 23. The memoir, which is expected to capture the drama of her campaign and the events leading to her loss to former President Donald Trump, has been praised by Simon & Schuster’s CEO, Jonathan Karp, as a significant contribution to political nonfiction.
The timing of Harris’ appearance on Colbert’s show is also notable, given Colbert’s recent announcement that his program would be canceled and would end in May 2026. This cancellation has sparked debates about the political motives behind the decision, with some critics suggesting that Colbert’s left-leaning content and his frequent support for Democratic candidates may have influenced the network’s decision. Despite this, Harris’ interview is expected to be more of a promotional event for her book than a rigorous political discussion, as Colbert has consistently supported her during her campaign and has been a vocal critic of former President Trump. The interview is also expected to highlight Harris’ reflections on her brief campaign and the political landscape that shaped her run, providing insight into her personal and political experiences.
Colbert’s cancellation of his show has been attributed to financial pressures, with reports suggesting that the show was costing CBS upwards of $40 million annually. However, the political implications of the cancellation have not been overlooked, particularly given Colbert’s history of criticizing corporate interests and his recent comments about Paramount’s settlement with former President Trump over the ’60 Minutes’ interview with Harris. This has led to speculation that the cancellation may have been driven by a combination of financial and political factors. Regardless, Harris’ appearance on the show represents a significant moment in her political career, offering her a platform to share her thoughts on the 2024 election and her future plans. The interview and the release of her memoir are expected to play a key role in shaping the narrative around her political legacy and potential future aspirations.