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It’s all Dave’s fault
Was late-night television ever intended to function as a political mouthpiece? Such political leanings often contaminate entertainment, preventing it from reaching a broad audience. David Letterman pioneered this shift, becoming the first host to openly integrate left-wing politics into his program, establishing a trend that intensified during the final years of his tenure.
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