There was no mention of the NBC News icon's sexual misconduct scandal during last night's Late Show interview. Last year, three women accused Brokaw of sexual harassment. Marlow Stern argues that the Brokaw allegations should be brought up, even in a late-night talk show setting. "If late-night hosts like Colbert are going to regularly assume the role of moral arbiter, especially when it comes to sexual harassment, then they must also criticize those on the so-called 'left' who are accused of similar offenses—otherwise, they’re just hypocrites," says Stern. "The fact that Colbert declined to ask Brokaw a single question about the sexual-harassment allegations against him is a farce, and should strip him of the privilege of criticizing anyone—including Trump—of misconduct. You can’t selectively target people when it comes to #MeToo along political lines, especially if you’re a late-night comedy host with access to any and everyone."
TOPICS: Tom Brokaw, CBS, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Stephen Colbert, Late Night