For non-US readers, and those unfamiliar with him, Stephen Colbert's persona on this show is a parody of a corporatist talk show host.
In times of general deceit, the truths are told in cabarets and comedy.
"All the world marveled at this, and gave their allegiance to the Beast. And they worshiped the serpent, for giving such power to him, as they also worshiped the Beast. 'Who is as great as the Beast?' they exclaimed. 'And who is able to resist him?' And the Beast was allowed to commit great blasphemies against God."
Revelation 13:3-5