In the wake of the controversial cancellation of Stephen Colbert's decade-long late-night show, there have been a lot of reactions.

Some, shock. Others, speculation.

Some, outrage. Others, fear.

The Post and Courier reached out to Charleston's own comedy scene to gauge local reactions since the announcement from CBS on July 17, particularly in the wake of political and freedom-of-speech implications. (President Trump is alleged to have had a legal hand in the matter, and the Writers Guild of America is calling for an investigation .)

Joshua Bates, owner of Wit's End comedy club in North Charleston, said "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" cancellation wasn't a ratings reaction but a menacing message.

"He was one of the few voices on network television still willing to challe

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