Watch: Actor Blasts Late-Night Shows as ‘Agenda-Based’

A candid podcast conversation has put actor Vince Vaughn back in the spotlight — this time for his sharp criticism of modern late-night television. According to Page Six , while speaking on This Past Weekend with host…

Andrew PowellMar 25, 20263 min read

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, both known for their outspoken criticism of President Donald Trump.

Vaughn has notably not appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! since 2015 and has never been a guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, which is set to end in May.

The discussion began when Von suggested late-night shows have struggled because they tend to focus their humor on a narrow group.

Vaughn agreed, arguing that audiences have instead gravitated toward podcasts, where conversations often feel less filtered.

“If you look at what happened to the talk shows and why their ratings are low, it’s got only to do with the fact of what you just said, which is they all became the same show,” Vaughn said.

“And they all became so about their Politics and who’s good and who’s bad,” he continued.

He added a blunt analogy to describe the experience.

“And it’s like, imagine sitting next to someone like that on a f–king plane. You’d be like, bro, how do I get out of this f–king seat?”

Beyond entertainment, Vaughn also touched on his own place in the industry. He has previously identified as a Libertarian and has maintained a friendly relationship with President Donald Trump.

When asked whether he has felt excluded in Hollywood due to his views, Vaughn acknowledged the tension.

“I always got along with people and try to be honest about who I am,” he said. “But yeah, there’s times you felt like it would’ve been easier. It’s almost like a career move.”

Still, Vaughn emphasized that his views don’t align neatly with one side.

“There’s s–t I don’t agree with at all, and then there’s s–t I don’t agree with at all,” he said, adding that “nobody wants to be told what to do.”

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