Inside the billionaire's plan to mash up BuzzFeed, HuffPost, and Starz into a free-and-paid streaming empire that could shake up Hollywood TV deals.

“Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen” premieres tonight, Friday, May 22, at 11:35 p.m. Eastern as Allen’s long-running comedy series takes over one of CBS’s most iconic time slots. If you’re a comedy fan looking for more info about the show, here’s a breakdown of the premiere and how to watch—with or without cable.

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Byron Allen, a media mogul and former stand-up comedian whose show will replace the CBS time slot formerly held by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

Comedian and media mogul Byron Allen brings "Comics Unleashed" to CBS's late night slot, replacing "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert."

During a May 19 visit, Allen told employees he wants HuffPost journalists to remain fearless, outspoken and committed to the truth.

President Donald Trump said on Friday that ⁠more ⁠late-night talk shows will depart after he ⁠praised the end of CBS's “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." Trump has repeatedly pressured the Federal Communications ​Commission to strip broadcast networks of their licenses,