Springsteen's unscripted defence of Colbert airs on TV

Bruce Springsteen made an unscripted statement in support of Steven Colbert during a late-night television appearance, criticising the show's cancellation and accusing network executives of compromising artistic freedom to appease political interests. The musician's remarks, which aired during the penultimate episode, directly referenced President Trump and executives Larry and David Ellison. The network chose to broadcast Springsteen's unplanned comments despite their controversial nature.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.