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Initially, it's crucial to note that Colbert’s show was operation-intensive and financially draining, costing around $50 million annually and roughly $100 million to produce. Despite its popularity among certain audiences, it was hemorrhaging money, which likely contributed to its cancellation. Nevertheless, critics on the left have used this as an opportunity to frame the show’s termination as a profound cultural and constitutional crisis, rather than a business decision.