Stephen Colbert Doesn’t Think Much of Al Franken’s Apologies

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Stephen Colbert on Thursday offered a lengthy rebuke to Senator Al Franken, the latest public figure to be accused of sexual misconduct.

The “Late Show” host was utterly unsatisfied by the senator’s initial apology to Leeann Tweeden, who said Mr. Franken kissed her without consent and posed for a photograph groping her as she slept. Mr. Franken said the photo was meant to be funny.

And he wasn’t impressed by Mr. Franken’s follow-up statement.

Another politician accused of misconduct, the Senate candidate Roy Moore, defended himself on Twitter with what Jimmy Kimmel found to be an odd choice of words.

On “The Rundown,” Robin Thede investigated how climate change can drive gentrification in coastal cities. She focused on Miami’s Little Haiti neighborhood.

Here’s Mr. Kimmel’s brief and utterly weird parody of “Hamilton,” in honor of Thanksgiving.

Most late-night hosts will be off next week for Thanksgiving, but a few will be around through Wednesday. Until then, have a relaxing weekend.

On her Hulu show, “I Love You, America,” Sarah Silverman grappled with her friendship with her fellow comic Louis C.K., who has admitted to sexual misconduct. She asked: “Can you love someone who did bad things?”