Do late-night TV comedians like Colbert, Noah, Myers and Bee serve significant social and political purpose other than pure entertainment?

Do late-night TV comedians like Colbert, Noah, Myers and Bee serve significant social and political purpose other than pure entertainment?
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I find the humor therapeutic. It is also helpful in keeping up with all this nonsense.
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