The Late Show Era: Why Politicians Are Losing Their Luster as Talk Show Guests
Seth Meyers explains that his late-night show and others have 'weaned ourselves off politicians' due to the changing digital landscape. The shift away from politicians being interviewed on talk shows may be a result of audiences' decreasing appetite for traditional news formats.
Liberal NBC 'Late Night' host Seth Meyers explained that his late-night show has moved away from featuring politicians due to the changing digital landscape, making them less relevant and more of a relic of the past as people increasingly seek out information from social media and online news sources. This shift is largely driven by the rise of social media and the proliferation of alternative news sources, which have made politicians seem outdated and disconnected from the public's interests. As a result, late-night shows like Meyers' are adapting to this change by focusing more on current events and culture. By weaning themselves off politicians, these programs aim to stay relevant in an increasingly digital age.
