The amazing Danielle Pinnock tells Stephen how much she enjoys her "Ghosts" character Alberta, a jazz singer who represents an iconic period of Black history. Catch Season 3 of "Ghosts" on CBS and stream it on Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer and director Christopher Nolan sat down with Stephen for a lengthy interview on all things "Oppenheimer" earlier this month, but there was more Nolan that didn't make it to air on TV! We've got the extra beats on The Late Show Pod Show so you can hear what Nolan thinks of AI, "The Thing," and his childhood experiments with his father's Super 8 camera. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon Stewart returns to the host chair at The Daily Show and begins his coverage of the 2024 election. He comes to grips with the reality of America’s chronologically challenged presidential candidates and The Best F**king News Team gauges voter opinions at a diner. Editor-in-Chief of The Economist, Zanny Minton Beddoes, also joins to discuss President Biden’s 2nd term potential, the global spread of national conservatism, what former President Donald Trump doesn't understand about the NATO alliance, and the Republican divide over support for Ukraine. You can hear new episodes of The Daily Show: Ears Edition every day available wherever you get your podcasts, and we’ll be back with more Late Show Pod Show tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Colbert gives a special introduction to a Pod Show exclusive and presents a new compilation of questions he's taken from the audience in the Ed Sullivan theater. Find out why Stephen started making this Q&A a part of his regular showtime routine at The Colbert Report, and hear him answer questions such as: What's the biggest fish you've ever caught? Who's your favorite late night host to do the job? At what moment did you chose comedy over dramatic acting? And what was it like to interview Eminem on a local cable access channel in Monroe, Michigan in 2015? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen and his producer Becca talk about the 60th anniversary of The Beatles' first US tour, including an historic pitstop at The Late Show's very own Ed Sullivan Theater. Listen as Stephen breaks down the nearly 100-year history of his current workplace ahead of this extra long Paul McCartney interview from 2019, when Stephen divulged his personal connection to McCartney's music in a conversation about legacy, grief, and a little old band called The Beatles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen's back with another week of special introductions on The Pod Show and says he's happy to plug anything for a guest! And Ryan Gosling tells Stephen that he was dragged across Sydney's Harbour Bridge on a shovel while shooting his latest film, "The Fall Guy," an action comedy that honors the work of Hollywood's stunt performers. Then, Stephen and Ryan exchange gifts and the "Barbie" star does the unthinkable, bestowing upon our host one of the world's highest honors: Ken's mink coat. Catch "The Fall Guy" in theaters this May. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Colbert is adding a personal touch to the Pod Show this week with special commentary leading off each podcast episode along with his producer, Becca. Hear why John Krasinski wrote and directed "IF" for his kids, and what Stephen really thinks of John's arm wrestling chops. "IF" opens in theaters on May 17th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actress Lily Gladstone was destined to bring home an Academy Award nomination, according to her high school classmates. Watch her award-winning performance in the Martin Scorsese film, “Killers of the Flower Moon,” streaming globally on AppleTV+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… A school district in Kentucky gave students a day off after the Super Bowl, Taco Bell has new Mountain Dew-inspired dessert items, Pizza Hut will help you break up with your lover this Valentine’s Day, a pastor was caught paying people in meth after watching them have sex, there’s a hot fan theory about how “Star Wars” character Rey Skywalker was conceived, and “Dune: Part Two” star Josh Brolin wrote a book of poems while on set. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evie McGee Colbert returns to The Late Show to help her husband Stephen select the perfect greeting card for Valentine’s Day, and to announce the release of their first cookbook, “Does This Taste Funny?” Pre-order the book here: bit.ly/colbert-cookbook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Colbert urges Americans not to become numb to Donald Trump’s crimes, and offers a reminder that no other presidential candidate has ever had to pause his campaign to defend himself in multiple trials, for example, his election fraud case in Georgia where the district attorney is being scrutinized for a potentially inappropriate relationship that has no bearing on the facts of the case against the former president. Billy Joel gives Stephen Colbert a peek behind the curtain at his creative process and shares what motivated him to release his first new single in 30 years, “Turn The Lights Back On.” Stick around for more with Billy Joel and tune in to watch the 100th show of his Madison Square Garden residency when it airs on CBS on April 14th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russia might be pursuing space nukes, Catholic Americans celebrated two very different holidays today, and the former president is desperate for affection. Actor, producer and entrepreneur Mark Wahlberg first encountered the story of a dog named Arthur in a sports documentary, and knew right away he wanted to turn it into a feature film. See the heartwarming story on the big screen when “Arthur the King” hits theaters on March 15th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Snowy weather may have suppressed turnout in New York’s special election to replace Rep. George Santos, Donald Trump wants to install his daughter-in-law as co-chair of the RNC, and there are new candy hearts for people in unconventional relationships. Oscar-winning actor and writer Matt Damon promised his family he would take some time off, but then “Oppenheimer” director Christopher Nolan reached out to him with an offer. Stick around for more with Matt Damon and check out his new documentary, “Kiss the Future,” in AMC theaters on February 23rd and streaming on Paramount+ later this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce won big in Las Vegas on Super Bowl Sunday, Democrats are panicking about President Biden’s age and mental fitness, and Donald Trump told Pennsylvania voters that their state would be renamed if he loses the election. John Oliver dares Disney’s lawyers to come after him for using Steamboat Mickey to promote the 11th season of “Last Week Tonight.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen recaps tonight's Super Bowl on a special Sunday night Late Show, and says goodbye to an old friend who's been living under his desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… A store in Kentucky has the world’s grooviest bathroom, an Australian toddler got stuck in the claw game at an arcade, a pair of cruise passengers were arrested after trying to sail to England with 112 bags of marijuana, a study shows Clown Fish can count, Stephen gives his audience “the talk,” and you can now get taco shells blasted by Cinnadust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Hartley shares a preview of his new CBS primetime drama, “Tracker,” and promises that this new character won’t shed nearly as many tears as the one he played in “This Is Us.” Watch the series premiere of “Tracker” on CBS following Super Bowl LVIII. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Supreme Court heard arguments in the Colorado ballot suit brought by an elderly constitutional scholar, the current president is no longer being investigated for stashing classified docs in his garage. If you don't know his favorite smell, or which animal he thinks is the scariest, do you really know André 3000? Learn more about the man behind the flute in this edition of The Colbert Questionert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The House GOP achieved new levels of dysfunction this week with their botched impeachment vote, Nikki Haley took second place in Nevada’s primary despite running unopposed, and the former president is pushing RNC chair Ronna McDaniel to resign. Stephen Colbert sits down with “Oppenheimer” writer and director Christopher Nolan for a wide-ranging interview set in a very apropos location: Albert Einstein’s office at the Institute for Advanced Study on the campus of Princeton University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A three-judge panel smacked down the former president’s claim of absolute immunity from prosecution, the current president might be talking to ghosts, and conspiracy theorists believe the CIA is rigging the Super Bowl to help Taylor Swift get President Biden reelected. Next, Stephen bids farewell to country music legend Toby Keith. And author & political analyst Joy-Ann Reid offers an explanation for why Republicans in Congress have withdrawn support for a bipartisan bill to reform America’s immigration and border policies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An atmospheric river is responsible for wild weather out West, Taylor Swift shocked fans by announcing a new album is on the way, and we finally know what President Biden says about Donald Trump behind closed doors. Senator Elizabeth Warren tells Stephen that Donald Trump is using the Speaker of the House to prevent Congress from passing a bipartisan bill on border controls and foreign aid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emmy Award-winner and bestselling author Kwame Alexander tells Stephen how he first got interested in poetry as a young man, and he reads a poem that appears in his latest book, “This Is the Honey: An Anthology Of Contemporary Black Poets.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… Spider-Man’s bonus check from Marvel went to the wrong Tom, the hunky priests featured in an Italian calendar may not really be men of the cloth, Royal Caribbean appointed a golden retriever for a special position on one of its ships, Stephen thinks he knows who stole a taxidermied polar bear in Canada, Scotland is embroiled in a nationwide hunt to locate a lost monkey, and a 285-year-old lemon sold at auction for $1,780. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Underneath, We All Taste Like Chicken” - Emmy and Peabody Award-winning journalist, author and podcast host Michele Norris shares some of the poignant replies she received when she asked ordinary Americans to write six words about race. Michele’s latest book, “Our Hidden Conversations,” is available now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden has pulled ahead of Trump in national polling thanks to women voters, Nikki Haley talked racism with Charlamagne Tha God, and a right-wing billionaire launched an athletic venture where performance enhancing drugs are encouraged. Actor and superstar pro wrestler John Cena was struggling to find the right career path before fate led him to audition for World Wrestling Entertainment. Watch him star in the new spy thriller, “Argylle,” in theaters now.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump is jealous of Taylor Swift’s popularity, a tweet from Elmo garnered emotional responses, and a sad convoy of 20 vehicles is slowly making its way to Texas to bring vigilante justice to the Southern border. Demi Moore is one of the “Swans” in the new season of “Feud,” where she stars alongside some of Hollywood’s biggest female stars. The premiere of “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans” is streaming now on Hulu.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Republicans used aid to Ukraine as leverage for a border deal only to back out once a bill was on the table, and the governor of Texas is ignoring a Supreme Court decision ordering the state to remove razor wire barriers along the Rio Grande. Academy Award-winning actor Emma Stone tells Stephen about the judgment-free worldview of her character Bella in the Oscar-nominated film, “Poor Things,” which is in theaters now. Stick around for more with Emma Stone in this extended edit of her interview and catch her performance in Showtime’s “The Curse,” streaming now on Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Right-wing dinguses triggered by Taylor Swift’s presence are claiming the NFL is rigged but real Swifties know the math doesn’t add up. Elsewhere, E. Jean Carroll pledged to use her $83M payout for something Donald Trump hates, and President Biden blasted corporations for trying to fool consumers with shrinkflation. And acclaimed actor Bryan Cranston is aware of the challenges his industry faces from artificial intelligence, but he’s not averse to asking a chatbot for new movie ideas. Stick around for an extended interview with Bryan Cranston and check out “Argylle,” in theaters this Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor Kingsley Ben-Adir spent enormous amounts of time with the Marley family, and people who knew Bob Marley in Jamaica before he was famous, while getting into character for the highly-anticipated new biopic, “Bob Marley: One Love.” Check out the film when it premieres in theaters on February 14th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… We’ve been pronouncing Travis Kelce’s last name wrong this whole time, drivers in Tennessee were shocked to share the roadway with a runaway horse, and it’s never been easier to ride the New York City subway for free. | Stephen Colbert, aka the new Neil deGrasse Tyson, reports on all the latest news from the world of science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Racism is a grown-up disease. Let’s stop using our kids to spread it." Author, civil rights activist and icon of American history Ruby Bridges shares personal details about her incredible act of bravery as a six year-old, and reminds us that children aren’t born with prejudice and hatred, they learn it from adults. Ruby's new book, "Dear Ruby, Hear Our Hearts," is available now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The former president’s lawyer may have lied about Covid exposure to delay his trial, Wall Street insiders say President Biden’s economic policies have delivered us to the mythical “Goldilocks Zone,” and Stephen Colbert explains the term “vibecession.” Next up, a podcast exclusive extended interview with legendary director Martin Scorsese on "Killers of the Flower Moon," "Taxi Driver," and more from his prolific career. “Killers of the Flower Moon” is in select theaters now and streaming globally on AppleTV+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The former president lashed out at Nikki Haley for acting like she won the New Hampshire primary, a new report alleges rampant abuse of prescription drugs by staffers in the Trump White House, and Alaska Airlines is finding an alarming number of loose bolts on its planes. Acclaimed actor Austin Butler tells Stephen that he only had one week off between wrapping work on “Elvis” and embarking on his latest project, the WWII series “Masters Of The Air.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nikki Haley got off to a good start in the New Hampshire primary, the former president issued a dark warning about an “institute in a powerful death penalty,” and his lawyer Rudy Giuliani is mulling a new career in the service industry. GRAMMY-winning artist André 3000 tells Stephen he felt it was necessary to let fans know, via a warning label, that there would be no rapping on his new album, ‘New Blue Sun.’ Check out @ColbertLateShow on YouTube to watch his full performance of a song from the new album! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

History will not remember former GOP presidential candidate Ron DeSantis, Donald Trump has Nikki Haley on the brain, and NFL star Travis Kelce scored major boyfriend points while celebrating a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Emmy Award-winning comedian Trevor Noah shares some of the subtle differences he noticed while traveling the globe on his latest stand-up comedy tour. Watch him host the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards on Sunday, February 4th on CBS and Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wilco frontman and bestselling author Jeff Tweedy returns to The Late Show to tell Stephen what motivated him to write his latest book, “World Within A Song,” which is available now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… Inexpensive red wine contains fewer headache-causing ingredients, Taco Bell wants you to make your Crunchwrap Supremes at home, a major rock band from the 1990s is crowdsourcing their search for a new guitar player, Peeps fans will have new flavors to enjoy this Easter, the feds are banning humorous highway signs, and the midwest chain Kum & Go is changing its name to sound less suggestive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legendary comedian Steven Wright makes his first appearance on The Late Show, much to the delight of superfan Stephen Colbert. They talk about everything from Johnny Carson to Jesus, and how coffee helps ignite Steven’s joke-writing process. Steven Wright’s first book, “Harold,” is available now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The former president wants you to know he aced a test meant for head trauma victims, his lawyer doesn’t appear qualified to defend him in a civil liability trial, and Stephen seeks guidance from a higher power after hearing what Pope Francis said about sexual pleasure. Next, musician, actor and Broadway star Common returns to The Late Show to share some of the wellness tips in his new book, “And Then We Rise.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The former president values votes more than the lives of his voters, his opponent Nikki Haley thinks she lives in a country free from racism, and Vivek Ramaswamy lovingly embraced the GOP frontrunner after exiting the presidential race. Actor Clive Owen tells Stephen in this podcast exclusive extended interview how he prepared to take on the role of Sam Spade, a character made famous by the legendary Humphrey Bogart. Catch new episodes of his show, “Monsieur Spade,” Sundays on AMC.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meteorologists predicted a high of 0 degrees for caucus night in Iowa, state Republican parties are going bankrupt coast to coast, and “After Midnight” host Taylor Tomlinson shows up to surprise Stephen with a reminder to tune in to the premiere of her new show TONIGHT after The Late Show on CBS! And if you don’t know her favorite action movie or what she thinks happens when we die, do you really know superstar artist Nicki Minaj? Find out in this edition of The Colbert Questionert, and check out Nicki’s new album, “Pink Friday 2,” available everywhere now.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

America’s newest late night host Taylor Tomlinson drops by to chat with Stephen about her new show and her early days on the Christian comedy circuit. The premiere of “After Midnight” is this Tuesday, January 16th after The Late Show on CBS and Paramount+! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emmy-nominated actor Ebon Moss-Bachrach tells Stephen about the careful consideration that went into his portrayal of Cousin Richie in the hit show, “The Bear,” which is streaming now on Hulu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… A naked man surrendered to police after bathing in the aquarium at a store in Alabama, a customer at Dunkin’ Donuts was injured in a very unfortunate bathroom incident, Actress Gillian Anderson’s dress turned heads at the Golden Globes, the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is looking for a driver, and the city of Barranquilla, Colombia erected a 21-foot statue of national treasure Shakira. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Singer, songwriter and actor Reneé Rapp tells Stephen that she always had her sights set on being a pop singer and was very insecure about her acting skills as a kid. Watch grownup Reneé flex her acting chops in the iconic role of Regina George in the new “Mean Girls” movie, in theaters now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The former president lost his cool in front of the judge in his New York fraud trial today, Chris Christie trashed his GOP rivals before dropping out of the presidential race, and New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is stepping down. “Oppenheimer” star Emily Blunt, who does a killer impression of the film’s director Christopher Nolan, tells Stephen that she gifted Nolan a pair of Ugg boots after he scolded her for wearing them to the set. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The former governor of New Jersey has dropped out of the presidential race, Trump’s lawyer claims that presidential immunity covers having rivals assassinated, and fringe candidate RFK Jr. got smacked around by celebs like Dionne Warwick after claiming they were attending his birthday fundraising gala. “Barbie” star America Ferrera’s character isn’t in the film’s iconic dance sequence, but that didn’t stop her from joining the rest of the cast when they learned the choreography. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boeing stock is down 10% after an in-air mishap involving the company’s 737 Max 9 aircraft, and the former president’s lawyers are struggling to convince a federal appeals court that he should be immune from prosecution for his actions while in office. Beloved television personalities Gayle King and Charles Barkley sit down with Stephen to talk about their friendship, their new show, and which superstars are the hottest. “King Charles” airs Wednesday nights on CNN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nikki Haley left out some important details when describing the cause of the Civil War, Donald Trump is playing to the faithful ahead of the Iowa caucus, and Stephen describes a scary situation on a recent Boeing 737 flight. If you don’t know her favorite sandwich, or which animal she thinks is the scariest, do you really know legendary entertainer Barbra Streisand?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hugh Jackman returned to The Late Show in 2023 and told Pod Show listeners about the time(s) he split his pants open while performing "The Music Man" live on Broadway in this podcast-exclusive extended interview (Original Air Date: January 16th, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… Drought-plagued California may turn wastewater into drinking water, Warner Bros. is rumored to be interested in merging with Paramount, and Victoria Beckham gave the internet an intimate look at her husband’s workout routine (Originally aired December 21st, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy New Year! This week, we're throwing it back to the top 5 Late Show Pod Show episodes that got the most downloads in 2023! Friend of the show Tom Hanks poured Stephen his signature cocktail, "The Diet Cokagne." Find out what Tom Hanks' favorite Tom Hanks movie line is in this Pod Show exclusive extended interview! (Original Air Date: January 9th, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy New Year! This week, we're throwing it back to the top 5 Late Show Pod Show episodes that got the most downloads in 2023! After being exposed for telling numerous lies about his identity and resumé, Rep. George Santos joins Stephen Colbert live on The Late Show to truthfully answer the question everyone is asking: who is George Santos? Special thanks to our friend Harvey Guillén! And Rep. Adam Kinzinger returns to The Late Show fresh after leaving Congress early last year, and talks about saying goodbye to his colleagues on the Jan 6 Committee and offers a prediction as to whether the Department of Justice will bring charges against the former president as the committee recommended (Original Air Date: January 19th, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy New Year! This week, we're throwing it back to the top 5 Late Show Pod Show episodes that got the most downloads in 2023! Concerned that your candy is too woke and undersexualized? Try the new female candies from Mike and Ike! And Jason Segel thought he was experiencing a rom-com moment in real life. Check out his show, “Shrinking,” on AppleTV+ (Original Air Date: January 24th, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we're highlighting the top 5 Late Show Pod Show episodes you downloaded in 2023! Trevor Noah already missed the good vibes and great people at “The Daily Show,” but he was grateful for the chance to get back to touring and doing cool things like hosting The GRAMMYs (Original Air Date: January 18th, 2023). Happy New Year from The Late Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex stopped by for a cocktail and an extended conversation with Stephen Colbert about the personal revelations in his new book, “Spare.” Listen as Prince Harry responds to criticism of his comments about his service in Afghanistan, and talks about trying to protect his family from constant attacks by the British press. Learn more about Prince Harry’s life as told in his own words in the book, “Spare,” which is available everywhere now (Original Air Date: January 10th, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you don’t know his favorite sandwich, or which animal he thinks is the scariest, do you really know Jake Gyllenhaal? Find out in this podcast exclusive EXTENDED cut of his Colbert Questionert! (Original Air Date: December 12th, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… Doritos fans can now mix nacho cheese-flavored cocktails, an ancient curse has been unearthed, and local New York legend Flaco the Owl has become a Peeping Tom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every night before the show, our host takes a few questions from the audience. In this brand new podcast-exclusive round up, Stephen talks candidly about his writing process, favorite NYC pizza, and tells the story of when he realized he had reached the perfect level of fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last month, Stephen Colbert got the honor of welcoming his predecessor David Letterman back to the Ed Sullivan Theater for the first time since hosting his final episode of the Late Show in 2015 (Originally aired November 20th, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our dear friend Aubrey Plaza makes an unforgettable entrance dressed as the main character in her latest book, "The Legend of the Christmas Witch," and then spills the tea on her famous co-stars like Kristen Stewart, Molly Shannon and Michael Caine in another edition of "Tea at The Plaza" (Original Air Date: November 10th, 2021). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oprah talks New Years resolutions, the Obama family Christmas Cards, and helps make anything sound exciting in this Colbert Classic interview (Original Air Date: January 3rd, 2017). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Queen of Christmas sits down for a super-sized holiday edition of The Colbert Questionert. Find out whether Mariah Carey tops her tree with an angel or a star, what her favorite sandwich is, and more (Original Air Date: December 7th, 2022). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fabulous Evie McGee Colbert helps her husband Stephen pick out the perfect holiday greeting card in this extended cut of First Drafts Holiday Cards! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump, on trial for 91 counts of naughtiness, tries a wild gambit: getting Santa to testify that he is on the nice list, pardoning him of all charges. Santa refuses, but that doesn’t stop Trump as he enlists the help of Elon Musk to turn Trump into Santa himself in order to clear his name. Can the real Santa stop Trumpy Claus in time to save Christmas? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Academy, Emmy and GRAMMY Award-winning superstar Jon Batiste comes home to The Late Show to tell Stephen about “American Symphony,” the film that documents his journey to the Carnegie Hall stage, and the beautiful story of how he created his song, “Butterfly.” Find us on Youtube to watch Jon perform “Butterfly” and “Worship,” both from his latest GRAMMY-nominated album, ‘World Music Radio.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The MAGA crowd vowed revenge on President Biden after the Colorado Supreme Court ruled Trump can’t be on the primary ballot, Rudy Giuliani was ordered to immediately pay the $148 million he owes two Georgia election workers, and The Late Show’s new sponsor makes a creepy holiday product for grown ups. Best buds Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper stop by to tell Stephen what they have planned for their annual “New Year’s Eve Live” broadcast on CNN, but won’t reveal whether or not they’ll be drinking booze on the air this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Colorado’s Supreme Court ruled that Trump is disqualified from holding office, we’re learning more about the origins of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’ love of bribe-taking, and the former president refuses to stop quoting Hitler on the campaign trail. The Queen of Rap, Nicki Minaj, returns to The Late Show to tell her friend Stephen Colbert about her new album, ‘Pink Friday 2.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lava is flowing in Iceland (but everyone’s ok), Biden’s campaign links Trump to Hitler, Rudy Giuliani can’t keep his mouth shut after losing in court, and New York City’s current and former mayors are masters of embarrassing themselves. Adam Driver praises “Ferrari” director Michael Mann’s attention to detail, which included subtle but important prosthetics to make the actor look exactly like the subject of the film. Check out “Ferrari” when it opens in theaters on Christmas Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GOP members made excuses for the former president after he channeled Adolf Hitler in a speech, Rudy Giuliani may not have the funds to cover the $148 million judgment against him, The Late Show dedicated a writer to cover only Taylor Swift news, and a Senate staffer was caught having sex and filming it in a hearing room. Kenan Thompson did his research before visiting The Late Show, and he thinks Jerry Seinfeld owes Stephen Colbert an apology over comments made on an episode of “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.” Stick around for more with “Good Burger 2” star Kenan Thompson and check out his new book, “When I Was Your Age,” available now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor Andrew Scott explains the “beautiful premise” of his new film, and tells Stephen about the chemistry he shares with his co-star and fellow Irishman, Paul Mescal. “All Of Us Strangers” is in theaters December 22nd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… Someone is leaving loaded Pringles cans all around Ohio, Subway is introducing a footlong chocolate chip cookie, British authorities took Mountain Dew and Swedish Fish off store shelves, a statue of President Lincoln is missing its bronze hat, and astronauts on the International Space Station finally found a tomato that went missing months ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedy legend Robert Smigel, who wrote and directed the new animated musical “Leo,” has known Stephen Colbert for decades and once scouted a young Colbert at Chicago’s famed Second City improv. “Leo,” starring Adam Sandler, is available now on Netflix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

House Republicans used their last working days of the year debating dairy and hunting for crimes to pin on President Biden, and Oprah Winfrey stopped by to give everyone in “The Late Show” audience free tickets to “The Color Purple,” which opens in theaters on Christmas Day. Oscar-nominated writer and director Greta Gerwig tells Stephen about the amazing cast of her record-breaking film, “Barbie,” and how it’s hard to find anything wrong with the star Margot Robbie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even the friends at Fox & Friends admit that House Republicans don’t have any evidence with which to impeach President Biden, and America loves conservative coffee. Actor Jason Momoa wanted to take his character to the next level in the new “Aquaman” sequel, so he flexed his writing muscles and came up with 50 pages of material before filming began. Check out “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,” in theaters next Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The former president’s draft tweets and direct messages are among the data sought by special counsel Jack Smith, and some of the world’s worst people will be interviewed on Tucker Carlson’s new streaming network. “The Color Purple” star Taraji P. Henson says the film centers on themes of sisterhood, redemption and forgiveness. Check out the film when it opens in theaters on Christmas Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The former president doubled down on his assertion that he would only be a dictator on day one if elected again, and former Congressman George Santos already has a lucrative new career. Also, Stephen shares the frightening details of his emergency surgery for appendicitis, and thanks everyone for their support during his recovery. And Stephen asks former Congresswoman Liz Cheney to examine the Republican Party’s role in eroding the public’s trust in America’s institutions. Her book, “Oath and Honor,” is available now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen talks about the unexpected repercussions of his guest role on "Curb Your Enthusiasm" with the show's star and creator, Larry David (Original Air Date: January 8th, 2020). And "Curb Your Enthusiasm" star Susie Essman makes her first visit to The Late Show and talks about what separates her co-star Larry David from other stand-up comedians (Original Air Date: October 6th, 2021). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While 146 new Christmas movies were released in 2021, the year was set to give us zero Hanukkah movies until The Late Show stepped in with a slate of brand new holiday classics with titles like, "Home for the Challah-days," "Casino Dreidale," and "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Rabbi." Happy Hanukkah from The Late Show Pod Show! (Original Air Date: November 29th, 2021). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Talking Heads joined Stephen for an epic conversation celebrating the 40th anniversary of their seminal concert film, “Stop Making Sense.” David Byrne, Jerry Harrison, Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth share stories from the earliest days of the band, including moments that weren’t shown on television (Original Air Date: October 25th, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this extended interview, comedian John Mulaney thanks Stephen for the support and encouragement our host provided during an incredibly challenging time. The affection these two performers have for each other is evident as Mulaney tells Colbert what he learned about himself in recovery, how happy his life is now, and what he did to convince David Byrne to score his new comedy album, “Baby J” (Original Air Date: October 12th, 2023). The Late Show and Late Show Pod Show will be running repeats this week while Stephen recovers from surgery for a ruptured appendix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile... Mitt Romney does his impression of a human celebrating a birthday, and Hilton turns a hotel suite into Barbie's dream house (Originally aired 3/12/2019). And the long list of men dissed by Nicki Minaj in her hit track 'Barbie Dreams' gets a last-minute addition: Stephen Colbert (Originally aired 8/13/2018). The Late Show and Late Show Pod Show will be running repeats this week while Stephen recovers from surgery for a ruptured appendix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Ruffalo talks about playing a real "hero" in his new movie "Dark Waters," and tells Stephen that he doesn't know what the fate of the Hulk will be in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Original Air Date: November 14th, 2019). The Late Show and Late Show Pod Show will be running repeats this week while Stephen recovers from surgery for a ruptured appendix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Paulson talks "American Crime Story: The People vs. O.J. Simpson" and auctioned off recording a voicemail to benefit the organization AisFor.org (Original Air Date: March 31st, 2016). The Late Show and Late Show Pod Show will be running repeats this week while Stephen recovers from surgery for a ruptured appendix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Acclaimed actor Carrie Coon connected with Stephen over their love of Chicago’s improv scene, and shares the remarkable story of two female journalists who inspired her new film, “Boston Strangler" (Original Air Date: March 15th, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The cast of 'The Big Bang Theory' sat down with Stephen after the series finale of their iconic show to talk about their first impressions of each other and their last group scene together. Featuring Jim Parsons, Johnny Galecki, Kaley Cuoco, Kunal Nayyar, Mayim Bialik, Melissa Rauch, and Simon Helberg (Original Air Date: May 16th, 2019). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you don’t know his favorite sandwich, or the one song he could listen to for the rest of his life, do you really know five-time GRAMMY winner Jon Batiste? Find out more about The Late Show’s longtime resident maestro in this very special episode of The Colbert Questionert, including bonus answers that didn't air on TV! (Original Air Date: June 9th, 2022). Next, get to know the man behind ‘The Matrix’ in the Keanu Reeves edition of The Colbert Questionert! (Original Air Date: January 12th, 2022) The Late Show and Late Show Pod Show will be running repeats this week while Stephen recovers from surgery for a ruptured appendix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Colbert’s conversation with icon Barbra Streisand continues with these exclusive bonus clips from her interview that didn't air on TV. Her new memoir, “My Name Is Barbra,” is out now. Then, outer space enthusiast Stephen Colbert counts down the latest news stories from beyond our world (Space News Originally Aired November 16th, 2023). The Late Show and Late Show Pod Show will be running repeats this week while Stephen recovers from surgery for a ruptured appendix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the many things Jennifer Garner loved about shooting her series, “The Last Thing He Told Me,” was the chance to reconnect with one of her all-time favorite "Alias" co-stars, Victor Garber. Check out the show, “The Last Thing He Told Me,” on AppleTV+ (Original Air Date: April 11th, 2023). The Late Show and Late Show Pod Show will be running repeats this week while Stephen recovers from surgery for a ruptured appendix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every night before the show, our host takes a few questions from the audience. In this podcast exclusive compilation, Stephen offers extensive advice on heartbreak, loss, artichoke relish, and fairytales (Originally released October 23rd, 2022). The Late Show and Late Show Pod Show will be running repeats this week while Stephen recovers from surgery for a ruptured appendix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a new Pod Show introduction from Stephen himself, Colbert tries to guess which superstar will be featured in today's Classic Colbert Questionert based solely on their answer to the single most important question: What is their favorite sandwich? (Original Air Date: November 9th, 2022). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you invite comedian and podcast host Tig Notaro over for dinner, don’t be offended if she brings her own homemade spice mix. Catch Tig out on the road on her “Hello Again” stand-up tour, find tickets and information here: https://tignation.com/#tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes revealed some very personal information about his game day wardrobe, and Hallmark movie fans have an amazing job opportunity this holiday season. Next up, Chef José Andrés stops by to try out some new Thanksgiving traditions with Stephen Colbert, including a duck liver cotton candy concoction. Check out José’s latest book, “Feeding Dangerously: A Graphic Novel,” and visit http://www.wck.org to find out how you can support World Central Kitchen.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In another special Pod Show introduction from Stephen and his producer, find out why he was a little distracted by this PB&J-loving movie star when she took the Colbert Questionert last year (Original Air Date: November 22nd, 2022). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a very special introduction for The Late Show Pod Show, Stephen presents a beloved Thanksgiving Late Show tradition: taking calls from The Butterball Turkey Talk-Line (Originally aired on November 22nd & 23rd, 2016). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People using weight loss drugs may have smaller appetites at Thanksgiving dinner, Americans overwhelmingly prefer canned cranberry sauce to homemade, and several balloons will be sporting new looks in New York City’s parade this year.  Peter Dinklage, star of “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes,” wants everyone to go see the film regardless of whether or not they’re familiar with the franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Republicans in the House keep trying to rewrite the story of the January 6th insurrection, several former Trump aides say he should not be president, and we’re learning disturbing details about how bats reproduce. Acclaimed actor, screenwriter and director Bradley Cooper tells Stephen about the “daunting, terrifying” challenge of becoming Leonard Bernstein for his new film, “Maestro.” Find the film in select theaters now and streaming on Netflix starting December 20th.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some of President Biden’s advisors want to protect his reelection chances by easing up on his schedule, the turkeys pardoned at the White House today were reported to be Taylor Swift fans, and Argentina’s president-elect is modeling himself after America’s former president. Stephen Colbert gets the honor of welcoming his predecessor David Letterman back to the Ed Sullivan Theater for the first time since hosting his final episode of the Late Show in 2015. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor and proud Brooklyn resident Tom Blyth tells Stephen about the many fandoms he belonged to as a kid. His new film, “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” is in theaters this Friday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… There’s a new fragrance for liquor fans, Outkast’s Big Boi regrets bringing an owl on stage, a huge baby was born in Canada, and a bear stole a whole lot of Taco Bell off someone’s porch. And Late Show writer and certified young person Eliana Kwartler joins Stephen at the desk to explain the latest girl trends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The hilarious Maria Bamford returns to The Late Show to talk with Stephen about her approach to joining cults and how she protects her mental health. Maria’s book, “Sure, I’ll Join Your Cult,” is available now and her new stand-up special, “Local Act,” premieres December 12th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An ethics probe into Rep. George Santos reported that he committed fraud, but he won’t be expelled from Congress. Elsewhere, the GOP-led House is the least productive in a century and President Biden explained his cautious approach to trusting China’s leader. ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl talks about the long list of ruined careers and courtroom losses that follow the former president. Stick around for more with Jonathan Karl and check out his book, “Tired of Winning: Donald Trump and the End of the Grand Old Party.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GOP infighting has turned the halls of Congress into a fight club, the U.S. and China set low expectations for the Biden-Xi meeting, and the new House Speaker took heat from his own party after passing a government spending bill with help from Democrats. Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actor Paul Giamatti sends a personalized plea to the one and only Cher. Stick around for more with Paul Giamatti and check out his film, “The Holdovers,” in theaters now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The former president is sending loud and clear signals that a second Trump term would be a fascist nightmare, complete with mass immigration raids and internment camps. In Washington, Sen. Bernie Sanders diffused a physical confrontation between a fellow Senator and the head of the Teamsters. And author & journalist Rachel Maddow tells Stephen that former president Trump is deliberately using dehumanizing language against his opponents and inviting critics to label him a fascist as he seeks to return to power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

America’s favorite couple Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce brought their romance on tour to her concert in Argentina, Sen. Tim Scott dropped out of the presidential race, and Donald Trump is planning a second term fueled by revenge. Stephen travels to Malibu to the home of legendary singer, actor and director Barbra Streisand to talk about the release of her memoir, “My Name Is Barbra.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our dear friend Christine Baranski stops and pays tribute to her late friend Stephen Sondheim and talks about sharing her “actor’s dream” with him during one of their final conversations before he passed. Plus, Baranski's show "The Gilded Age" highlights the battle between old money and new money in 1880s New York City, and all of the costumes are painfully accurate to the time period (Original Air Date: January 19th, 2022). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Hanks describes the larger-than-life character he portrays in the new Baz Luhrmann film, “Elvis,” as “a diabolical genius in every way.” Listen as Tom Hanks and Stephen Colbert talk all things Elvis Presley, Austin Butler, and in this Pod Show exclusive bonus moment, Hanks shares what it was like to be among the first household names to be hit by COVID in early 2020 in Australia along with his wife, Rita Wilson (Original Air Date: June 16th, 2022). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen hops on the mic for a special introduction to today's Colbert Classic: Ziwe is the star of the late night show "Ziwe" on Showtime but before that, she got her start as an intern at "The Colbert Report" (Original Air Date: June 8th, 2021). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen welcomes our Pod Show listeners to another Colbert Classic this week with some insight on why he prefers being behind the desk on a late night show. Then Conan O'Brien flips the script and interviews Stephen on his own set. Listen for Stephen's story about how being rejected to write for Conan actually helped him celebrate he and Evie's 25th marriage anniversary (Original Air Date: November 1st, 2019). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In another Pod Show exclusive introduction, Stephen continues his guessing game for this week's Late Show Pod Show episodes, but first takes a moment to quiz his producer on how she takes her Chicago hot dogs. Then the amazing Evie McGee Colbert returns to The Late Show to help Stephen select the perfect greeting card for Halloween 2023 (Originally Aired October 31st, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen hops on the mic for a special introduction to this Colbert Classic for Pod Show listeners before throwing to this Election Day combo: First, Jon Stewart and Stephen sing an original tune for a timely reminder of the importance of casting your vote, featuring Hamilton's Javier Muñoz (Original Air Date: November 7th, 2016). Next, John Oliver spoke to Stephen in 2020 about the first American election he could vote in since he became an American citizen, and he said he nearly burst out crying after he cast his ballot (Original Air Date: November 2nd, 2020). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With a special Pod Show introduction from Stephen himself, Former First Lady Michelle Obama joined Stephen Colbert for a wide-ranging extended conversation that includes a peek into the Obama family's private life, her thoughts on the Jan 6th insurrection, and the message to young people contained in her new book, "The Light We Carry," which is available everywhere now (Original Air Date: November 14th, 2022). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Etheridge says some fans buy tickets to her Broadway musical without realizing that the GRAMMY-winning rock legend actually stars in the show. “Melissa Etheridge: My Window” is on Broadway until November 19th, find tickets and more information at: https://melissaetheridge.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… A Taco Bell employee was spotted getting a haircut at work, rapper Lil Wayne’s wax figure is terrifying, Pepper X is the world’s hottest chili pepper, New York City has fewer rats than LA and Chicago, our dear friend Taylor Swift is officially a billionaire, Doordash warned customers to tip or get their food late, and fake cops are pulling people over in Florida. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen pops out onto 53rd Street and joins Willie Nelson on his fabled tour bus for an intimate conversation about his life in music, including Willie’s incredible 90th birthday party which was captured for a special that will air on December 17th at 8:30/7:30c on CBS! In this Pod Show exclusive extended cut, hear Willie Nelson tell Stephen about his first performance and first job as a disc jockey! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen examines an extra-long Canadian zucchini, looks at courtroom sketches of Donald Trump’s children testifying at their father's civil trial, and thanks Congress for voting not to expel Republican Rep. George Santos. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg returns to The Late Show and gives Stephen an update on some of the megaprojects he’s overseeing as a result of President Biden’s infrastructure law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen tries out Gov. DeSantis’s cowboy boots trick, the former president’s five court cases are chasing him down the campaign trail, and the current president issued an executive order to protect us from the dangers of artificial intelligence. Next up, Stephen makes a very special announcement - comedian Taylor Tomlinson will host the new late night series, “After Midnight,” which will air following The Late Show starting in early 2024! And Rep. Adam Kinzinger returns to The Late Show and discusses the personal backlash he and his family faced following his involvement in the January 6th Committee. His new book, “Renegade: Defending Democracy and Liberty in Our Divided Country,” is available now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Barbie is this year’s most popular Halloween costume, the new Speaker of the House’s wife Kelly Johnson is a counselor who equates being gay with bestiality. CBS News Chief Political Analyst John Dickerson joins Stephen to discuss the new Speaker of the House and the fragile state of politics in America. Watch “CBS News Prime Time with John Dickerson” on the CBS News app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pence dropped out of the presidential race and his old boss wants his endorsement, and Rep. Mike Johnson believes Earth was created a mere 6,000 years ago. Hollywood legend Henry Winkler says his iconic character Arthur Fonzarelli had a few notes for him upon reading the first draft of his new memoir. “Being Henry” is available now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen is delighted to welcome one of his favorite directors, the Master of Horror himself, John Carpenter. They discuss his 1982 classic film, “The Thing,” and peek into Carpenter’s directing process for his latest project, “Suburban Screams” (Original Air Date: Thursday, October 26th). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… Taylor Swift continues to dominate the conversation amongst football fans, Whoopi Goldberg made a secret visit to The Vatican, and John Stamos found out the hard way to never leave your girlfriend alone with Tony Danza (Original Air Date: October 23rd, 2023). Next up, Stephen Colbert brings you the latest from the world of science, where researchers are working to prevent avian flu, finding new ways to treat erectile dysfunction, and testing the limits of artificial intelligence (Original Air Date: October 24th, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian Mae Martin has an amazing family, and a mom who loves “Lord of the Rings” almost as much as Stephen Colbert. Mae’s comedy special “SAP” is available on Netflix and you can listen to “Handsome” wherever you get your podcasts (Original Air Date: Wednesday, October 25th). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The new Speaker of the House is an election denier known for his anti-LGBTQ viewpoints, a new Senate report details secret gifts to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, and Stephen traces the link between the devastating loss of life in Lewiston, Maine, and years of chronic inaction on the part of our elected leaders. Next, Congressman George Santos, who was recently indicted on 23 federal charges, joins Stephen to offer perfectly good excuses for his actions. Special thanks to our dear friend Harvey Guillén! Send the kids out of the room before they hear award-winning director, writer and producer Elle Key tell this R-rated joke, the same one she told now-husband Keegan-Michael Key when the two were first dating. The couple’s new book, “The History of Sketch Comedy,” is available now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The newly elected Speaker of the House played a key role in trying to overturn the 2020 election and former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows appears to have flipped on his old boss. Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Talking Heads join Stephen for an epic conversation celebrating the 40th anniversary of their seminal concert film, “Stop Making Sense.” David Byrne, Jerry Harrison, Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth share stories from the earliest days of the band, including moments that weren’t shown on television. “Stop Making Sense” is in theaters now, and David Byrne’s new musical, “Here Lies Love,” is on Broadway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The House GOP failed again to choose a Speaker, another Trump co-defendant took a plea deal in Georgia, and the former president made an incredible discovery mid-speech. Comedian Jim Gaffigan thinks Pat Sajak is a great guy, but doesn’t think he should have been paid to host “Wheel of Fortune.” Tickets to his “Barely Alive” tour are on sale now, and you can watch “Dark Pale” on Prime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Colbert is back, and the House of Representatives still doesn’t have a speaker, the former president is watching his co-defendants cut plea deals in Georgia, and the former VP can’t create much excitement for his 2024 presidential run. Lindsay Mendez, Jonathan Groff and Daniel Radcliffe are having a grand time starring together in Broadway’s newest smash hit, “Merrily We Roll Along.” Catch the show at The Hudson Theatre through March 24th! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you in a situationship, or afraid your date might be roaching you? Our host is here to give names to undefined relationship types in this installment of 'Romansplaining with Stephen Colbert' (Original Air Date: November 1, 2021). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keegan-Michael Key was one of two people weeping uncontrollably at a play in New York. The other was Stephen Colbert (Original Air Date: January 8, 2019). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sir Patrick Stewart sits down with Stephen for this Pod Show exclusive extended interview, and tells him about a Valentine's Day snafu between him, his sweetheart, and a new sweater (Original Air Date: February 14, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evie McGee Colbert stops by to celebrate three decades of being married to our host, in a special extended anniversary edition of The Late Show’s First Drafts (Original Air Date: October 9, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… Heinz is the latest brand trying to cash in on Taylor Swift’s megastardom, researchers warn that ice cream and potato chips are highly addictive, and a bear robbed a gas station in Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ricky Velez took over Stephen’s show and invited his friend Pete Davidson on as his first guest. Grab tickets for Ricky’s New York Comedy Festival show on November 7th here https://www.seetickets.us/event/Ricky..., and watch his HBO comedy special, “Here’s Everything,” streaming now (Original Air Date: Monday, October 16th, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen caught Covid-19 (again) so he is hosting the show from home, Rep. Jim Jordan is bullying his House colleagues in the pursuit of votes, no one knows why Rep. George Santos was carrying an infant through the halls of Congress, and it’s Taylor Swift’s world, we’re just living in it.  Jada Pinkett Smith opens up to Stephen about the status of her marriage to Will Smith, and what they went through together after Will’s infamous incident at The Oscars. Check out her new memoir, “Worthy,” available now.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian and actress Melissa Villaseñor explains why she's holding a half-eaten donut in her amazing birthday photo with Kim Kardashian. Melissa’s book, “Whoops… I’m Awesome,” is available now.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… Bostonians have the nation’s most annoying accent, a San Francisco bar will fine you if you vomit at brunch, Ed Sheeran got super high backstage with Snoop Dogg, Levi’s says you should wear your jeans in the shower, a dog named Cheeto is up for adoption, and controversy is swirling around Great Britain’s stupidest game.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida’s freshman congressman, Rep. Maxwell Frost, makes his first visit to The Late Show and offers Stephen an inside look at the recent chaos among the House GOP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The House GOP is reportedly considering a temporary 90-day speaker, Rep. George Santos refuses to resign, and the former president made a bold prediction for 2024. In this EXTENDED INTERVIEW, comedian John Mulaney thanks Stephen for the support and encouragement our host provided during an incredibly challenging time. The affection these two performers have for each other is evident as Mulaney tells Colbert what he learned about himself in recovery, how happy his life is now, and what he did to convince David Byrne to score his new comedy album, “Baby J.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rep. Steve Scalise is the GOP’s nominee for Speaker of the House, Rep. George Santos faces new federal charges for defrauding campaign donors, and Stephen has incredible news about a new Sasquatch sighting. Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania talks about his experience with depression and explains how therapy turned him from a skeptic into an advocate for mental health treatment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Faked photos and misleading videos about Israel and Hamas are proliferating on X, House Republicans are airing their internal grievances, and RFK Jr.’s siblings are urging Americans to steer clear of his campaign for president. Actor and best-selling author Kerry Washington says learning the truth about her biological father has brought the whole family closer together. Check out Kerry’s memoir, “Thicker Than Water,” available everywhere now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The former president didn’t hesitate to share America’s classified military secrets with an Australian national who joined his private club, and MyPillow founder Mike Lindell’s finances are in shambles after years of peddling lies about the 2020 election. Arnold Schwarzenegger makes his first visit to The Late Show and kicks off his interview by sharing tips from his new book, “Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life,” which is available now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drew Carey stopped by to celebrate the 50th anniversary of "The Price Is Right," and tells Stephen the incredible story of getting an on-stage shoutout from Paul McCartney after the rock legend confessed his love for Drew's "trash" television show (Original Air Date: September 28th, 2021). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… America’s favorite Late Show segment is back! Join Stephen for a look back at stories we missed this summer in this brand new, hopefully-never-to-be-used-again sub-segment, Thenwhile. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Colbert loves technology almost as much as he loves his tech-focused segment, Cyborgasm! In this edition our host looks at overheating iPhones, the NYPD’s new robot cop, and people having sex in San Francisco’s driverless taxi cabs. And comedian Fortune Feimster became best buds with The Terminator while working on a project together, and Arnold insisted on offering her father some moral support after his recent heart surgery. Tickets for her “Live, Laugh, Love” tour are available now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone who works with Rep. Matt Gaetz thinks he’s a sleaze, the former president says he’ll go to Capitol Hill to help select the next House Speaker, and Rudy Giuliani’s alleged drinking problem is under the microscope. Bob Odenkirk shares tales from the WGA picket lines and wonders what kind of dinner the auction winner expects. Stick around for more with Bob Odenkirk and check out his new book he made with his kids, “Zilot & Other Important Rhymes,” when it hits stores this Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy took aim at Democrats at a press conference following his ouster, and Stephen has a theory about Commander Biden's behavior at the White House. Anderson Cooper joins Stephen for a three-part interview and offers his thoughts on the former president’s legal troubles. Check out his latest book, “Astor: The Rise and Fall of an American Fortune.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is back, and our host has a special two-part monologue to catch everyone up on the stories we missed over the summer, including those Canadian wildfires, the government admitting aliens are real, the former president’s many indictments, Taylor Swift’s reported romance with Travis Kelce, and the judge who told the former president he’s living in a fantasy world. Next, in a podcast-exclusive extended cut of their interview, Stephen engages his friend Neil deGrasse Tyson in one of the astrophysicist’s favorite pastimes: pointing out flaws in popular movies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Brockmire' star Hank Azaria remembers reading 'The Wizard of Oz' to his son, but cast all of the parts as 'Simpsons' characters (Original Air Date: April 5th, 2019). Best known for voicing lead characters in 'Archer' and 'Bob's Burgers,' H. Jon Benjamin has added jazz pianist to his resume with 'Well, I Should Have..." (Original Air Date: March 22nd, 2017). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Singing legend Mavis Staples joins Stephen to talk about her extraordinary career (Original Air Date: February 22nd, 2016). Our good friend Jeff Tweedy returns to 'A Late Show' via Zoom in this extended interview to tell Stephen about the work he's been doing throughout quarantine. Listen as the Wilco frontman plays Stephen Colbert a brand new song that was inspired by our host's live monologue after the Presidential debate (Original Air Date: October 26th, 2020). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bryan Cranston's role as Howard Beale in the Broadway rendition of 'Network' taught him something about feeling 'mad as hell' (Original Air Date: December 10th, 2018). Aaron Paul tells Stephen about the many times he thought he was being killed off "Breaking Bad" because of fake signals sent to him by co-star Bryan Cranston (Original Air Date: December 16th, 2019). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before her trip to Hollywood to audition for 'American Idol', young Carrie Underwood from Checotah, Oklahoma had never been on an airplane (Original Air Date: October 3rd, 2019). The best selling female Country artist of all time, Shania Twain, joins Stephen to talk about her newest album and some of the younger artists she’s inspired, like her good friend Harry Styles (Original Air Date: January 4th, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile... Kim Kardashian has settled her case with the SEC, and grown-ups will soon have their own, age-appropriate, Happy Meal offerings at McDonald's (Original Air Date: October 4th, 2022). 'WTF' host Marc Maron has been bringing his podcast guests up to a bedroom while his infamous garage is under construction (Original Air Date: August 12th, 2019). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Beatriz at Dinner' star Salma Hayek Pinault turned the sometimes-stuffy gala dinner at Cannes Film Festival into a mariachi band extravaganza (Original Air Date: June 6th, 2017). Eva Longoria shows off the cocktail-making skills she gained during the pandemic, pouring Stephen a drink made with her own tequila, Casa Del Sol (Original Air Date: March 12th, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"The Voice" Coach John Legend proves he can make even the most mundane things sound sexy, and The Queen of Country Reba McEntire tells the story of her first paid gig singing for nickels in Wyoming. John Legend originally aired April 25th, 2017; Reba McEntire originally aired February 20th, 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile... France claims cocaine will not protect you from the coronavirus (Original Air Date: March 11th, 2020). And Pedro Pascal prepped for his role in 'Narcos' by training alongside real DEA agents, making fake drug deals and fearing for his life (Original Air Date: August 29th, 2016). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sylvester Stallone stuck to his guns when he was trying to sell the screenplay for "Rocky," refusing to give it up unless he was given the title role, even though he says was a "terrible choice" (Original Air Date: November 23rd, 2015). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rapper and business mogul Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson has a new champagne on the market 'for winners only,' and is jealous of Stephen's big smooch from Dame Helen Mirren (Original Air Date: January 11th, 2019). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

America Ferrera returns to the show to talk about season two of "Gentefied," the Netflix comedic drama she executive produces and directs (Original Air Date: November 17th, 2021). And after protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline, HBO star Shailene Woodley posed for what wasn't your average celebrity selfie (Original Air Date: February 13th, 2017). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen delights in discussing accents and acting with Olivia Colman, who plays Queen Elizabeth, and Gillian Anderson, who plays Margaret Thatcher, in season four of "The Crown" (Original Air Date: November 11th, 2020). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen and Benedict Cumberbatch consider the mysteries of the universe (our universe, not Marvel's), and Doctor Strange recalls his influential stint in Tibet where he taught English at a Buddhist monastery (Original Air Date: May 18th, 2018). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Shazam!' star Zachary Levi sees a unique quality in Shazam that differentiates him from other superheroes (Original Air Date: April 4th, 2019), and "Jane the Virgin" star Gina Rodriguez describes her 'angelic' approach to playing the Virgin Mary (Original Air Date: May 16th, 2017). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For an upcoming profile on '60 Minutes,' Anderson Cooper endured a four-hour physical transformation to become a 'Game of Thrones' White Walker (Original Air Date: April 10th, 2019). Friend of the show and "60 Minutes" contributor John Dickerson details how members of the Senate would have to act while sitting as jurors in the then-potential impeachment trial for President Trump (Original Air Date: November 7th, 2019). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wrexham AFC co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney drop by for a chat about their crazy scheme to buy a soccer team, and the hit FX series they made along the way, “Welcome to Wrexham” (Original Air Date: September 8th, 2022). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julianna Margulies returns to The Late Show to tell Stephen about her role on "The Morning Show" on Apple TV+, and what to expect as her character interacts with co-stars Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon (Original Air Date: October 4th, 2021). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oprah Winfrey says Reese Witherspoon violated an 'Oprah rule' on the set of 'A Wrinkle in Time,' and luckily, Reese was able to come to The Late Show the very next day to tell her side of the story. Oprah Winfrey originally aired March 6th, 2016; and Reese Witherspoon originally aired March 7th, 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The star and executive producer of "The Morning Show" on Apple TV+, everyone's best friend Jennifer Aniston, recalls her decidedly unglamorous years living and working as a waitress with "slippery fingers" in New York City (Original Air Date: October 29th, 2019). And after Donald Trump hosted Saturday Night Live, he attended the afterparty where he met our friend Jon Hamm, star of the film 'Lucy In The Sky,' and tried out one of his famous aggressive handshakes (Original Air Date: October 4th, 2019). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this extended interview with Samantha Power, the head of the United States Agency for International Development explains what her agency accomplishes around the world on behalf of the American people, and why the United Nations is still a crucial venue for the world to connect and work together to solve problems (Original Air Date: September 20th, 2022). And U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield tells Stephen that China will become “part of that problem” if they support Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by providing lethal weapons (Original Air Date: February 27th, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The authors of "Peril," Bob Woodward and Robert Costa, tell Stephen some of the most shocking details they uncovered about the previous president's maneuvers in the months following the 2020 election (Original Air Date: September 21st, 2021). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Sex And The City' star Sarah Jessica Parker wasn't able to attend the big dance in high school, so Stephen makes this 'Carrie's' dream come true by asking her to prom (Original Air Date: January 10th, 2018). And the legendary Matthew Broderick reviews some of the job offers that came in on the hotline Stephen set up for him the last time he was on The Late Show (Original Air Date: December 2nd, 2016). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evie McGee Colbert stopped by for a very sweet anniversary edition of The Late Show's First Drafts (Originally Aired October 6th, 2022). Next up, the stars of the Off-Broadway play "Medea," real-life couple Rose Byrne and Bobby Cannavale, are raising two young boys who are freaking Bobby out by whispering about Mom and Dad behind closed doors (Original Air Date: January 7th, 2020). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Summer of 69: No Apostrophe' stars Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally finally get their own celebrity power couple nickname (Original Air Date: May 10th, 2017). And Nick Offerman sits down with Stephen for Community Calendar, focusing on Offerman's home town of Minooka, Illinois (Original Air Date: April 4th, 2016). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back when they got started at the Groundlings in L.A., married couple Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone wrote their first sketch about Bob Seger, naturally (Original Air Date: April 5th, 2016). Then, Melissa McCarthy and Stephen sit down to announce some upcoming local events on the Community Calendar for her hometown of Plainfield, Illinois (Original Air Date: May 11th, 2018). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile... Stephen celebrates the joy that viral sensation Tariq inspires with his love of corn, and wonders if he can get in on the "quiet quitting" trend (Original Air Date: September 7th, 2022). Adam Scott shares a preview of his new AppleTV+ show, "Severance," and fantasizes about a way to achieve the mythical goal of a balanced life (Original Air Date: February 17th, 2022). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen talks about the unexpected repercussions of his guest role on "Curb Your Enthusiasm" with the show's star and creator, Larry David (Original Air Date: January 8th, 2020). And "Curb Your Enthusiasm" star Susie Essman makes her first visit to The Late Show and talks about what separates her co-star Larry David from other stand-up comedians (Original Air Date: October 6th, 2021). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16-time Late Show guest Sen. Bernie Sanders gives examples of how corporations and wealthy individuals put profit motives ahead of the public good, hindering progress and allowing inequality to become entrenched. Read more of Sen. Sanders’ thoughts about the dangers of corporate greed in his new book, “It’s OK to Be Angry About Capitalism,” which is available everywhere now. Original Air Date: February 20th, 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile... New York City's elected leaders decided they no longer wanted to conduct business in the shadow of a man who enslaved people, so a statue of Thomas Jefferson was packed up and moved to a new location this week. Next, the star of "The Wheel of Time" on Amazon Prime, Rosamund Pike, tells Stephen about her days busking on the streets of London, when she played cello to raise money for her theater school tuition. Original Air Date: November 24th, 2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Denzel Washington returns to The Late Show to talk Shakespeare with Stephen and preview his new film, "The Tragedy of Macbeth," streaming now on Apple TV+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile... Excitement is running high around the opening of a new "Star Wars"-themed hotel at Disney World, but wannabe hotel guests may be scared off by the sky-high room rates (Original Air Date: August 10th, 2021). And Laura Dern, who stars in "Marriage Story" and "Little Women," pulls back the curtain on her rumored relationship with Baby Yoda (Original Air Date: January 10th, 2020). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

J.J. Abrams is the director for "Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker" and he talks about an eerie message the late Carrie Fisher left him in her last book (Original Air Date: November 25th, 2019). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Living legend Mark Hamill appreciates the loyal fanbase of Star Wars so much that he has given them a name (Original Air Date: December 8th, 2017). Then, Adam Driver and Stephen reenact a scene from 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' with figurines from the franchise (Original Air Date: December 14th, 2017). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… Turf battles over space for Pickleball courts have erupted nationwide (Original Air Date: March 7th, 2023). Phil Keoghan, the Emmy-winning host of "The Amazing Race," and multi-platinum Country music superstar Dierks Bentley share the secret to how they won the first ever celebrity pickleball tournament, #PICKLED, which aired on CBS and raised money for Comic Relief (Original Air Date: November 17th, 2022). Tig Notaro can’t say who she partnered with in Stephen Colbert’s celebrity pickleball tournament, but she can share what her doctor said when she notified him that she’d be competing despite having a fractured femur (Original Air Date: November 16th, 2022). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Battle of the Sexes' star Emma Stone may have a Best Actress Oscar, but she couldn't act cool when she sat beside tennis legend and social activist Billie Jean King at the US Open (Originally aired September 19th, 2017). And four-time Grand Slam tennis champion Naomi Osaka drops by for a fascinating interview covering some of her favorite things to do in New York, how she handles the mental health challenges that come with being a famous athlete, the joys of being able to go out in public without being recognized, and the reason she wrote her new book for children, “The Way Champs Play,” which is on sale now (Originally aired December 5th, 2022). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Serena Williams, joining us from quarantine in Melbourne where she was preparing for the Australian Open, is a certified nerd who isn't afraid to trade opinions about "Lord of the Rings" with little-known Tolkien enthusiast, Stephen Colbert (Originally aired January 25th, 2021). And Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian tells the 'meet cute' story he and wife Serena Williams share, explaining how it all started in a café in Rome (Originally aired May 7th, 2018). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile... It's the statue of a young, shirtless Lincoln that some are calling 'Babe Lincoln' (Originally aired March 5th, 2019). And friend of the show Doris Kearns Goodwin stops by with a preview of the new documentary series on The HISTORY Channel, "Abraham Lincoln," and shares her thoughts on the nationwide attack on voting rights currently taking place in America (Originally aired February 16th, 2022). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It can be tough to wind down after hosting The Late Show, so sometimes Stephen needs a bedtime story to help him fall asleep. We're thrilled to present this spoonful of sugar from the one and only Julie Andrews, who recited Stephen's favorite children's poem 'The King's Breakfast' by A. A. Milne; followed by two original works by authors Jonathan Franzen and George Saunders. Julie Andrews originally aired October 22nd, 2019; Jonathan Franzen originally aired October 28th, 2015; and George Saunders originally aired December 8th, 2015. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emmy Award-winning writer and actor Quinta Brunson tells Stephen she was a good student when growing up in Philadelphia, but she gained her love for film when staying home to watch movies. Original Air Date: January 3rd, 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The author of "The Ones We've Been Waiting For: How A New Generation of Leaders Will Transform America," Charlotte Alter, joins Stephen Colbert to discuss why "Harry Potter" is so ingrained in millennial minds and how that inspires them to fight against authoritarianism (Originally aired February 26th, 2020). And can anyone name a greater performer than Beyoncé Knowles-Carter? Acclaimed author Michael Eric Dyson challenges Stephen, Jon Batiste and the members of Stay Human to name an entertainer who is more talented and influential than Queen Bey. Dyson's new book, "Entertaining Race: Performing Blackness in America", is available everywhere now (Originally aired November 2nd, 2021). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen is joined by Anna Kendrick, Yvette Nicole Brown, and other celebrities, entrepreneurs and sports stars who made big donations in their hometowns to support teachers and schools all over the country. And in honor of #BestSchoolDay, Stephen went back to his childhood classroom to have a chat with his all-time favorite teacher. Original Air Date: March 10th, 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2007, Stephen satirically ran for President of the United States, and it was a full team effort, from Doritos’ sponsoring his presidential coverage to working with DonorsChoose to fund donations for public school classrooms across the country. Stephen joins Masters of Scale executive producer Jordan McLeod and co-founder of WaitWhat June Cohen to recall his satirical run for presidency, his letter to the Democratic Party asking to stay on the ballot, and his early engagements with DonorsChoose. In 2009, Stephen joined the DonorsChoose Board of Directors, and he’s helped raise millions of dollars for the organization. Find new episodes of Masters of Scale every Tuesday, available wherever you get your podcasts. Original Release Date: December 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen answers questions from the most curious of minds: kids! With some help from Jon Batiste and astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson. Original Air Date: May 13th, 2020. And 'Astrophysics for People in a Hurry' author Neil deGrasse Tyson explains the science behind the first observed interstellar object to visit our universe (which Stephen knows is full of aliens). Original Air Date: January 5th, 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Ferrell reveals the true story behind his top-secret guest appearance on a CBS drama, and shares some personal Valentines Day notes he's written for his wife. Original Air Date: February 12th, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean Astin new nothing about 'Lord Of The Rings' when he accepted the role of Samwise Gamgee, and thought he was taking a role in 'The Phantom Tollbooth' (Originally aired November 8th, 2017). Viggo Mortensen, star and director of the film "Falling," once suffered a bout of vertigo and had to hug a wall while filming an intense battle scene in "Lord Of The Rings" (Originally aired January 28th, 2021). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile... A man in Italy is giving our host a run for his money as he acts out his Middle Earth fantasies in a cross-country quest to destroy a ring (Original Air Date: September 16th, 2021). Next, Dominic Monaghan, Billy Boyd, and special guest Peter Jackson tried to find a "Lord of the Rings" trivia question that would stump our host. And to up the stakes, they have a special LOTR prize for Stephen if he can get it right (Original Air Date: June 29th, 2021). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Serkis becomes Gollum to read Trump's tweets, and the stars of "The Good Liar," Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen, take on the roles of Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky and read lines from the infamous "transcript." Andy Serkis originally aired July 11th, 2017; Helen Mirren & Ian McKellen originally aired November 6th, 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile... The internet's newest thirst trap is none other than friend of the Late Show, Kumail Nanjiani, and a 'Lord of the Rings' television series has an open casting call for ugly extras (Original Air Date: December 17th , 2019). Cate Blanchett discusses how her husband's last name 'Upton' caused kids to believe she was model Kate Upton (Original Air Date: August 12th, 2019). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every night before the show Stephen takes a few questions from the audience. When the questions are "Lord Of The Rings" related, the answers are never particularly brief (Originally Released August 4th, 2016). Peter Jackson talks about his favorite "Lord Of The Rings" scenes, how they shot those epic battles and even apologizes to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern for not casting her in the movies (Original Air Date: December 11th, 2020). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Billions' star Damian Lewis' first Broadway show was 'Hamlet.' It was also the first show in which he took a sword to the face (Originally aired 3/11/2019) | 'Billions' is more than just a role for Paul Giamatti. It's also an education in erotic sadomasochism, since he says he does his own S&M stunts (Originally aired 3/20/2019) | Corey Stoll also talks Shakespeare with Stephen, and confesses that he wouldn't know what to do with a billion dollars, despite portraying someone who does in "Billions" on Showtime (Originally aired 1/14/2022). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen traveled to the planet Arrakis to meet "Dune" stars Zendaya and Timothée Chalamet, who told him how hard they worked to land the roles of Chani and Paul in the highly anticipated film by Denis Villeneuve. Superfan Stephen Colbert plays a little game he calls "Duner or Later" to see how well they know their history. "Dune" is streaming on HBO Max (Original Air Date: October 21st, 2021). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Harbour is the new celebrity spokesman for Kroggett's Haunted Truck Translation Dictionary (Originally aired 10/4/2021) | Before his massive hit show 'Stranger Things' was released, David Harbour told Stephen he didn't think it was going to be a success (Originally aired 11/15/2019). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meryl Streep, who starred in the Steven Soderbergh film "Let Them All Talk," described the process of shooting on a cruise ship and improvising the entire script. Meryl also tells the story behind her mention in President Obama's new book, where she recited a poem in Mandarin with Yo-Yo Ma (Original Air Date: December 7th, 2020). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In high school, Paul Rudd made a fake ID that said his friend was 5'12" and to their surprise, it actually worked when they went to Florida for spring break (Original Air Date: November 26th, 2019). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A trio who give new meaning to the words "triple threat," Selena Gomez, Martin Short and Steve Martin, joined Stephen Colbert to talk about collaborating on their Hulu show, "Only Murders in the Building" (Original Air Date: September 7th, 2021). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Jerry Seinfeld joined Stephen over Zoom in 2020 to talk about his new book, "Is This Anything?," the legendary comic compared notes with Stephen about performing without an audience and shared his disdain for the COVID-era elbow bump (Original Air Date: 10/6/20) | Jason Alexander's first love was Shakespeare: he tells Stephen that he started acting with the role of Hamlet in mind, not George Costanza (Original Air Date: 10/2/2017). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In her seven-night television event "Belief," Oprah Winfrey looks at the ways humans find meaning in the world. While chatting about the series, she and Stephen take a moment to quote their favorite bible verses (Original Air Date: 10/15/2015) | Gayle King arrived at The Late Show sporting her backstage bracelet from Beyoncé's "Formation" tour, and talked about what makes "CBS Mornings" great (Original Air Date: 6/9/2016). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Nailed It!' host and comedian Nicole Byer got trapped in a helicopter with a marriage proposal (Originally aired 1/9/2019) | Stephen learns a new brownie recipe from athlete, entrepreneur and cookbook author Shaquille O'Neal. Find this recipe and more in Shaq's new cookbook, "Shaq's Family Style," available now (Originally aired 4/4/2022). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To gain perspective on Hillary's historic nomination, Stephen goes live via satellite to the year 1776 to speak with two female delegates from the second Continental Congress, played by Abbi Jacobsen & Ilana Glazer (Originally Aired: 7/28/2016) | And the "Broad City" gals take Stephen to a magical bagel world, run by the rainbow bagels that have taken Brooklyn by storm (Originally Aired: 2/16/2016). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GRAMMY-winning superstar Billie Eilish makes her first visit to A Late Show for this special extended conversation with Stephen Colbert. Billie explains why it took her five hours to get through viewing her new documentary, "Billie Eilish: The World's A Little Blurry," and what it was like letting a camera crew take over her home for the production (Original Air Date: February 23rd, 2021). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen gets extra close up and personal with his guests as they stick their heads into a cardboard box together for some very intimate interviews, starting with Tom Hanks (Originally aired 12/15/2017) | Stephen Colbert and Steve Carell have always been close. Just not this close (Originally aired 2/3/2019) | And Boxing Day comes early as Seth Rogen and Stephen share a moment alone hotboxing the Personal Space box (Originally aired 6/22/2018). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The hilarious Jim Gaffigan returns to The Late Show to explain about why he has no interest in going on guys-only weekend trips and how he managed to add Hawaii to his stand-up tour, "The Fun Tour." And Jim hails from a little town called Chesterton, Indiana, where there is a TON going on. Make your plan to visit after Jim fills you in on all of the events coming up on Chesterton's Community Calendar (Original Air Date: July 1st, 2021). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lisa Kudrow played Phoebe in "Friends" but according to the "Which 'Friend' Are You?" quiz she took, she's a Rachel (Original Air Date: 5/19/2021) | Stephen and David Schwimmer are old "Friends" from college who were in an improv group together, called "The No Fun Mud Piranhas" (Original Air Date: 2/2/2016). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen tries to keep his cool during an interview over spicy wings with 'Hot Ones' host Sean Evans (Original Air Date: 8/8/2017) | Graham Norton, author of the new novel 'A Keeper,' does his best to explain British PM Boris Johnson's strategy for withdrawing his country from the European Union (Original Air Date: 9/5/2019). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mindy Kaling gets cut off by Stephen's Apple Watch while discussing how she researched her movie, 'Late Night,' by talking to Colbert's Late Show staff (Original Air Date: June 6th, 2019). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When these two comedy legends sat down to reminisce about the good old days at The Dana Carvey Show, there was way too much footage to make air. Here is the full unedited interview, enjoy! (Original Air Date: March 28th, 2018) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Colbert tells Conan O'Brien how being rejected to write for Conan actually helped Stephen celebrate his 25th marriage anniversary (Originally aired 11/1/2019) | Netflix's 'Ozark' star Jason Bateman has considered a post-acting venture into late night TV. Stephen makes Jason's dream a premature reality (Originally aired 7/20/2017) | Stephen celebrates the star of "The Irishman" on his third visit to The Late Show by turning the tables on Robert De Niro and showing him what it's like to interview a tough guy on late night TV (Originally aired 11/25/2019). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Television legend Dick Cavett toasts his first visit to the Late Show with an orange juice and Campari cocktail, a drink introduced to him by none other than Marlon Brando (Original Air Date: January 21st, 2020). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While Stephen takes a few questions from the audience, he nearly gets on the bad side of one of comedy's greatest living legends, Carol Burnett (Originally aired 9/16/2015). Next, while on The Late Show celebrating the 50th anniversary of her iconic variety show, Carol Burnett told Stephen the origin of her signature ear tug and how she used to make a few extra bucks working coat check at a bar (Originally aired 12/1/2017). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile... Mitt Romney does his impression of a human celebrating a birthday, and Hilton turns a hotel suite into Barbie's dream house (Originally aired 3/12/2019). And the long list of men dissed by Nicki Minaj in her hit track 'Barbie Dreams' gets a last-minute addition: Stephen Colbert (Originally aired 8/13/2018). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… A man’s wedding proposal on a boat in Florida goes sideways, and Stephen Colbert tries the unholy combination of Pepsi and milk (Original Air Date: 12/5/2022). Two-time World Cup champion and outspoken voice for equal rights, Megan Rapinoe, tells Stephen that her mom and dad taught her at an early age to speak up and take action, and use her platform to help others (Original Air Date: 6/10/2020). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Damon explains why 'Good Will Hunting' has so much cursing, how he landed his role in 'Happy Feet Two,' and why he thought his leg was being pulled when he was pitched a plot involving a portion of the Earth's population being shrunk down to combat climate change (Original Air Date: December 11th, 2017). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The amazing Dua Lipa returns to The Late Show to celebrate the launch of her Service95 newsletter. Listen as the pop star turns the tables on our host and interviews him for her podcast, “At Your Service” (Original Air Date: February 3rd, 2022). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you really know John Krasinski or Emily Blunt if you don't know their favorite sandwiches and action movies? Get to truly know the power couple when they each participate in the all-revealing Colbert Questionert. John Krasinski's Colbert Questionert originally aired May 20th, 2021; Emily Blunt aired December 14th, 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Robert Downey Jr. interview, featuring bonus footage from his visit during our Super Bowl episode, the acclaimed actor speaks openly about going through tough times, why he relates to the darker sides of Tony Stark, and brainstorms plans for a new show with our host (Original Air Dates: 2/7/2021 & 3/22/2021). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greta Gerwig's directorial debut, 'Lady Bird,' received high praise, much of which happened to come from her mother (Original Air Date: November 16th, 2017). 'Insecure' star and showrunner Issa Rae used to be afraid of upsetting people in the industry. Then she got a piece of helpful advice: 'Don't be afraid to be a bitch' (Original Air Date: July 17th, 2017). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen is joined in the confessional by a muppet who doesn't take internet safety seriously enough, because he always allow cookies (Original Air Date: April 13th, 2018). Then Colbert plays the optimist to Oscar the Grouch, author of "The Pursuit of Grouchiness," in a catchy new song called "Things Are Going To Get Better (Before They Get Worse)" (Original Air Date: April 9th, 2019). And Elmo doesn't see the similarities between his new show "The Not Too Late Show with Elmo," and Stephen Colbert's "Late Show" (Original Air Date: May 18th, 2020). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A compilation of stand up sets by comedians Maria Bamford, Hannah Einbinder, Ramy Youssef, Emmy Blotnick, and Daniel Simonsen on The Late Show. Maria Bamford explains sex in a way we can all understand (Original Air Date: January 15th, 2016). Stand up comedians Hannah Einbinder and Ramy Youssef made their network television debuts on The Late Show before blowing up with their own highly acclaimed TV shows, 'Hacks' and 'Ramy.' And former Late Show writer Emmy Blotnick comes home to the Ed Sullivan Theater for a stand-up comedy set that's full of great advice for new dog owners (Original Air Date: April 19th, 2022). Finally, the very funny Norwegian stand-up comedian Daniel Simonsen makes his Late Show debut (Original Air Date: July 22nd, 2019).  (Hannah Einbinder originally aired March 6th, 2020; Ramy Youssef originally aired May 11th, 2017). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danny McBride and Adam Devine from the HBO series, ‘The Righteous Gemstones,’ bonded with Stephen Colbert over their love of South Carolina, especially the food. (McBride Original Air Date: May 15th, 2017; Devine Original Air Date: August 15th, 2019). And unlike his character from 'The Big Lebowski,' John Goodman doesn't have much to brag about at the bowling alley (Original Air Date: December 12th, 2016).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile... With chicken wing supply costs skyrocketing, restaurants including Wingstop are trying to tempt Americans with other parts of the bird (Original Air Date: June 22nd, 2021). And Steve Carell and Stephen Colbert discover they have known each other longer than they've known their wives as they reminisce about Second City, 'The Dana Carvey Show,' and their time together at 'The Daily Show,' and find out why Carell owes his movie star career to Stephen's dry heaving (Original Air Date: October 24th, 2019). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Colbert's full uncut conversation with Jemaine Clement & Bret McKenzie, AKA Flight of The Conchords: New Zealand's fourth most popular folk duo (Original Air Date: September 24th, 2018). Next, Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern receives the message that the Flight of The Conchords left for her at The Late Show, since everyone in New Zealand knows each other (Original Air Date: September 26th, 2018).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you don’t know his favorite sandwich, or the one song he could listen to for the rest of his life, do you really know five-time GRAMMY winner Jon Batiste? Find out more about The Late Show’s longtime resident maestro in this very special episode of The Colbert Questionert, including bonus answers that didn't air on TV! (Original Air Date: June 9th, 2022) Next, get to know the man behind ‘The Matrix’ in the Keanu Reeves edition of The Colbert Questionert! (Original Air Date: January 12th, 2022) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Barack Obama sits down with Stephen Colbert for a frank discussion of his career prospects after he leaves office (Original Air Date: October 17th, 2016), Stephen has a chat with Secretary Hillary Clinton at New York's famed Carnegie Deli, and shows her the proper way to eat cheesecake (Original Air Date: April 18th, 2016), Former Vice President Al Gore offers up some steamy climate change-themed pick-up lines that might land you a date to his film 'An Inconvenient Sequel' (Original Air Date: July 28th, 2017), and Stephen travels to his home state of South Carolina ahead of that state's Democratic primary to dig into some meaty campaign issues with presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren (Original Air Date: February 26th, 2020).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen talks to the stars of the original Broadway 'Hamilton' Cast Lin-Manuel Miranda, Leslie Odom Jr., Jonathan Groff, and Daveed Diggs about one of the biggest musicals of the 21st century. Plus, Colbert and Miranda perform the next great American musical, about one of the lesser-known founding fathers, and its name is ‘Button!’ (Lin-Manuel Miranda originally aired December 11th, 2015; Leslie Odom Jr. originally aired April 21st, 2016; Jonathan Groff originally aired December 15th, 2015; and Daveed Diggs originally aired May 27th, 2016) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 39th President of the United States and 'Faith' author Jimmy Carter told Stephen he prays for Donald Trump. Whether those prayers are being answered is another question (Original Air Date: March 30th, 2018). And Former President Bill Clinton has been called "the great explainer," so Stephen asked him to explain a few things about the 2016 election (Original Air Date: October 6th, 2015).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legendary journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein joined Stephen for an extended interview last year after they released an updated edition of their book, ‘All The President’s Men’ fifty years after they broke the story of a break-in at the Watergate Hotel. Listen to this exclusive podcast extended interview as they share their thoughts on the Jan. 6th Committee hearings, compare how Republican congressmen like Barry Goldwater stood up to Nixon to the way the current crop of GOP lawmakers continued to back T**** even after the horrors of the Jan. 6th insurrection, and tell stories of great moments in journalism history (Original Air Date: June 14th, 2022). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you thought you were a Veep fan you just might question your devotion after talking to Stephen. He joined the podcast Second in Command: A Veep Rewatch to talk about his obsession with the show. Life imitates art as Stephen reflects on his time as a political commentator while comparing the “larger than life” characters on the show to real-life politicians. It’s a complete geek-fest as hosts Matt Walsh and Tim Simons test Stephen on his Veep trivia and finally, Stephen weighs in on the age old debate: Is Mike McLintock or Amy Brookheimer worse at their job? Find new episodes of Second in Command: A Veep Rewatch every Tuesday, available wherever you get your podcasts. Original Release Date: March 1st, 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In their last TV interview together as a cast the week of the series finale, the stars of 'VEEP' shared their first impressions of early scripts and favorite improvised moments with superfan Stephen Colbert (Original Air Date: May 9th, 2019). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris stopped by The Late Show earlier this year to discuss the latest Republican attacks on reproductive rights, and to compare her experience as VP to Stephen's favorite political satire series, 'VEEP' (Original Air Date: March 15th, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen took a rare trip away from his Ed Sullivan Theater office building Covid studio to interview President-elect Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden in person. Dr. Biden said her husband was elected because of his empathy, and that she was surprised by the tone of the attack on her doctorate degree but was overcome with gratitude for all the people who came out in support of her (Original Air Date: December 17th, 2020). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen welcomed 'West Wing' creator Aaron Sorkin and cast members Allison Janney, Richard Schiff, Martin Sheen, and Bradley Whitford for A Late Show 'West Wing' special five-act interview to promote ‘A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote,’ which happened to include a cameo by First Lady Michelle Obama (Original Air Date: October 9th, 2020). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile... Oscar Mayer's open call for Wienermobile drivers has Stephen contemplating a career change (Original Air Date: January 25th, 2019). Celebrated actor Ke Huy Quan tells Stephen about the emotional journey that led him from his child acting days in 'Indiana Jones' and 'The Goonies' to an Oscar nomination for his performance in the hit film, 'Everything Everywhere All At Once,' a journey which included a standing ovation from Steven Spielberg at the Golden Globes (Original Air Date: February 14th, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Colbert talked to one of his most favorite actors, the fabulous Phoebe Waller-Bridge, via Zoom during the pandemic about her hit show "Fleabag" and how she was giving back to the greater Broadway and West End theater communities while theaters everywhere were shuttered (Original Air Date: April 16th, 2020). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen got a peek at a de-aged Harrison Ford in the new “Indiana Jones” movie, and gets the star to divulge as much as he can about another upcoming film he’s in, “Captain America: New World Order" (Original Air Date: February 1st, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Superstar Elton John commemorated the 50th anniversary of his successful songwriting partnership with Bernie Taupin with an ultimate greatest hits compilation entitled 'Diamonds,' and took Stephen through his entire catalogue (Original Air Date: November 13th, 2017). Six-time GRAMMY award-winner Brandi Carlile tells Stephen about the trials she faced navigating her faith journey as a young queer woman. Find that story and more in her new memoir, 'Broken Horses' (Original Air Date: April 6th, 2021). Next up, they've been telling the story of their lives separately for 20 years, but rarely agreed on the details, so musicians Tegan & Sara Quin decided to work together on their memoir 'High School' (Original Air Date: September 27th, 2019). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our friend Wanda Sykes returned to The Late Show last summer to chat with Stephen about her Netflix show, “The Upshaws,” and her honest reaction to the Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade (Original Air Date: June 27th, 2022). Next, comedian Tig Notaro announced on her first appearance on The Late Show that she had no fear of awkward moments ahead of her Carnegie Hall debut (Original Air Date: November 3rd, 2016). And Australian comedian Hannah Gadsby's 2018 Netflix special 'Nanette' was nominated for an Emmy in the same category as Beyoncé, but unlike the pop superstar's projects, Gadsby's special inspired a line of handmade pet rocks (Original Air Date: August 5th, 2019). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… Belgium is having trouble getting rid of all the cocaine authorities have seized, and Twitter CEO Elon Musk's net worth dropped by at least $100 billion (Original Air Date: November 23rd, 2022). Billy Eichner stops by to tell Stephen how he pulled off making the first big-budget major studio gay romantic comedy, 'Bros,' and how he broke the internet when he released the first new episode of “Billy on the Street” in three years (Original Air Date: September 20th, 2022). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 'Queer Eye' star hairstylist and author of the book 'Over The Top' wants to encourage people to be themselves, or like Jonathan's mother always said, 'bloom where you're planted' in this extended interview (Original Air Date: October 8th, 2019). And 'Queer Eye' fashion expert Tan France got his start in the fashion industry making knock-off Disney denim jackets at his grandfather's factory (Original Air Date: January 6th, 2020). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Orange Is The New Black' star Laverne Cox somehow kept her composure and did not cry when she met Beyoncé for the first time at the GRAMMY Awards (Original Air Date: February 13th, 2017); and 'The Big Bang Theory' star Jim Parsons rejects the idea that the latest crop of LGBTQ characters in lead roles arrived too late to make a difference (Original Air Date: May 7th, 2018). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fashion icon, Emmy, Tony, & Grammy winning performer Billy Porter talks zebra print shoes and his memoir, "Unprotected" (Original Air Date: November 4th, 2021). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen gets deep and asks the big questions with even bigger stars, Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson, Bryan Cranston. All three actors star in the new Wes Anderson film, "Asteroid City," in theaters now. Original air dates in order of appearance: 9/30/2015, 9/9/2015, and 11/5/2015. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile... Stephen explores some health-related stories including good news for coffee drinkers and the rise of personality disorders related to the pandemic (Original Air Date: September 29th, 2022). Actor and comedian Ayo Edebiri describes the wild ride she’s been on since her FX show, “The Bear,” became a massive hit (Original Air Date: January 4th, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Colbert celebrated the LGBTQIA+ community with a roundup of the most colorful stories from last year’s Pride Month (Original Air Date: June 30th, 2022). 'Calypso' author David Sedaris' eight-part message to graduates at his Oberlin commencement address was that they're perfectly well-equipped for poverty and rejection (Original Air Date: May 24th, 2018). And Joel Kim Booster, the writer and star of the new film, "Fire Island," made his first visit to The Late Show and explained what makes a small patch of land off New York's Long Island such a special place for LGBTQ people (Original Air Date: June 6th, 2022). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Between The World And Me" author Ta-Nehisi Coates says readers sometimes resist accepting the implications of facts presented in non-fiction writing, whereas the storytelling employed in works of fiction can be effective in communicating real facts (Original Air Date: September 24th, 2019). Next, Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times reporter and creator of The 1619 Project, Nikole Hannah-Jones, explains what the project is all about and gives Stephen her take on why 14 states have banned or attempted to ban teaching it in schools. Her new book, “The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story,” is available now (Original Air Date: October 26th, 2022). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Jersey Senator Cory Booker returns to The Late Show for a three-part chat that begins with a discussion about how best to celebrate America’s newest national holiday, Juneteenth. Original Air Date: June 20th, 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The best selling author of "How To Be An Antiracist" and "Antiracist Baby," Dr. Ibram X. Kendi joined Stephen Colbert via Zoom in June 2020 to discuss what it takes to call one's self antiracist, and how he believes it's in everyone's interest to end the racist policies that cause inequality in this country (Original Air Date: June 25th, 2020). Two years after their first interview, Ibram X. Kendi had found that hearing his name come out of Sen. Ted Cruz's mouth during the confirmation hearing for Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson did not deter him from pursuing his mission to encourage all Americans, especially children, to learn how to be antiracist. Check out Kendi’s two latest books, “Goodnight Racism” and “How to Raise an Antiracist,” available everywhere now (Original Air Date: June 30th, 2022). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Father's Day from The Late Show Pod Show! First up, Evie Colbert and Stephen trade First Drafts of Father's Day cards from their home studio during the Covid lockdown (Original Air Date: June 18th, 2020). Fast forward to The Late Show's return to the Ed Sullivan Theater a year later, where Stephen and Evie reminisced about what it was like to run the giant production from their spare guest room (Original Air Date: June 16th, 2021). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahead of Father's Day, Anderson Cooper reflected on how the holiday has brought him closer to his son and his father, who passed away when Anderson was 10 years old. For more conversations on grief between Stephen and Anderson, check out Colbert's interview on Anderson Cooper's new podcast "All There Is," available wherever you get your podcasts. Original Air Date: June 16th, 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Levy stops by to talk about living under the shadow of his father's eyebrows, and how he loves to embarrass his dad Eugene on the set of 'Schitt's Creek' (Original Air Date: January 30th, 2017). Next up, Eugene Levy is probably right when he says you can find a Schitt or two in every town in the world (Original Air Date: January 23rd, 2018). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A compilation of funny dads to celebrate Father's Day: Jim Gaffigan swaps hilarious fatherhood perspectives and travel stories with Stephen in this Pod Show exclusive extended interview (Original Air Date: February 15th, 2023). Next, "Being a Dad Is Weird" author Ben Falcone experiences some cognitive dissonance when kissing his wife, Melissa McCarthy, while she inhabits the Press Secretary (Original Air Date: May 16th, 2017); and comedian Tom Papa isn't in favor of Father's Day gifts unless, of course, it's his book 'Your Dad Stole My Rake: And Other Family Dilemmas' (Original Air Date: June 12th, 2018). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen asks Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg how being a new parent to twins has changed how he approaches his job. Original Air Date: October 24th, 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Inside the NBA' host and 'Unscripted' author Ernie Johnson Jr. gets to work with the biggest kids in the business (Original Air Date: April 4th, 2017). And NBA legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson joined Stephen via Zoom during quarantine to share a story about the time he played basketball with President Barack Obama (Original Air Date: March 17th, 2021). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A special tribute to "the greatest composer and lyricist in the history of American theater:" Stephen's extended interview from September 2021 with the legendary Stephen Sondheim. Tribute Original Air Date: December 3rd, 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patti LuPone returned to The Late Show for a fascinating conversation that centered around her friend and mentor, the late Stephen Sondheim, who she lovingly describes as a “taskmaster” in rehearsals (Original Air Date: May 23rd, 2022). And Broadway star Nathan Lane shares some horror stories of the most critical reviews ever given on Broadway (Original Air Date: April 1st, 2019). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No one was more excited for Tony Nominee Jodie Comer’s big win at the Olivier Awards than her parents, who attended the afterparty and even got a free meal after bringing her trophy home to Liverpool. Her new one-woman Broadway show “Prima Facie,” is playing at The Golden Theater through July 2 (Original Air Date: April 5th, 2023). Next, John David Washington joins Stephen to discuss his starring role on Broadway in the August Wilson play, “The Piano Lesson,” and the pride he takes in delivering his lines the way they were originally written (Original Air Date: December 5th, 2022). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"SmartLess" co-host and Tony Nominee Sean Hayes shares stories about Oscar Levant, the man whose life inspired Sean’s new Broadway play, “Good Night, Oscar.” Sean’s new book, “Time Out,” is out now (Original Air Date: March 27th, 2023). Wendell Pierce is Tony-nominated for his performance in the Broadway production of "Death of a Salesman," in which his character Willy Loman is African American, serving to heighten the play's message about institutional violence and the unattainable American Dream (Original Air Date: October 11th, 2022). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen is joined by 2023 Tony nominees and theater legends John Kander and Lin-Manuel Miranda who talk about the 1977 Martin Scorcese film, “New York, New York,” and what happened when Robert DeNiro gave notes to Kander on one of the film’s big musical numbers; and the iconic broadway duo talk about their writing process, which unfolds with ease each time they start a new project, despite the significant age gap between them. Kander and Miranda’s new show, “New York, New York,” is playing now at Broadway’s St. James Theater. Original Air Date: April 4th, 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Nominee Josh Groban on being back on Broadway as the demonic lead in “Sweeney Todd,” and how he’s still trying to figure out how to sing with a mouth full of the show’s iconic pastry prop. Original Air Date: April 17th, 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Nominee Samuel L. Jackson talks about being back on Broadway in August Wilson’s, “The Piano Lesson,” working with his wife LaTanya Richardson Jackson who is directing the play. Original Air Date: September 27th, 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The host of The Eric Andre Show on Adult Swim tells Stephen the harrowing tale of his near-death experience at a Trump rally outside the RNC. Original Air Date: July 28th, 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' and 'Get Out' star Daniel Kaluuya says that "I've seen 'Get Out' three times" is the new "I would've voted for Obama a third time" in his late night debut on The Late Show. Original Air Date: January 16th, 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen is joined by nearly the full Fab Five (Antoni Porowski, Bobby Berk, Jonathan Van Ness, and Tan France) to talk makeovers, thirst traps, and their hit Netflix show, "Queer Eye." Original Air Date: April 1st, 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RuPaul Charles and Stephen Colbert talk Pride Month and why everybody should try drag. Original Air Date: June 24th, 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen welcomes legendary U2 frontman Bono for an exclusive extended interview that begins with a trip back in time to the 1970s when, as a high school student, Bono met the woman he would one day marry, and linked up with the men who would become his lifelong bandmates: Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Jr., and The Edge. Stick around as Bono and Stephen explore the stories in Bono’s new book, “Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story.” Original Air Date: November 3rd, 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friend of the show Bob Odenkirk stops by to talk about his memoir, 'Comedy Comedy Comedy Drama' (Original Air Date: February 28th, 2022). Next up, 'I Think You Should Leave' and 'Veep' star Sam Richardson grew up being constantly being ridiculed for using one hometown's regional lexicon in the other (Original Air Date: June 14th, 2017). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Colbert partnered with the USO for a trip to the top of the world to meet the heroic women and men of the newest branch of America’s military, the Space Force. Listen to Stephen’s conversation with the highest ranking member of the Space Force, Chief Master Sgt. Roger A. Towberman, then get a behind-the-scenes tour of Thule Air Base, including secret areas we can’t show on camera, and a chilling demonstration of how the Space Force will respond if an enemy nation launches intercontinental ballistic missiles at the United States. Next, country music star and Navy vet Sturgill Simpson shows up to perform some new lyrics for the Space Force anthem! And Stephen answers candid questions from the brave men and women of America’s Space Force. Special thanks to The USO, Sturgill Simpson and all the members of the Space Force for inviting Stephen Colbert on this unforgettable journey! Original Air Date: December 6th, 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Then-Vice-President Joe Biden opened up to Stephen on the third episode of The Late Show in 2015 for a frank and sincere discussion about Biden’s relationship with his son Beau, his feelings about running for president, and staying focused on what you believe in while in office. Original Air Date: September 10th, 2015. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The series finale of "Succession" is airing this weekend and we've got nearly every member of the Roy family member on tape from when Stephen sat down with Brian Cox, Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin, Alan Ruck, Nicholas Braun, Matthew Macfadyen, and J. Smith-Cameron for this exclusive "Succession" group interview. Original Air Date: October 8th, 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In honor of the series finale of "Barry" airing this Sunday on HBO, enjoy this double-header Colbert Classic with co-stars Bill Hader (Original Air Date: May 13th, 2019) and TV legend Henry Winkler (Original Air Date: April 25th, 2018) who both came on The Late Show to talk about the making of the highly acclaimed hitman dramedy series Stephen once called "a perfect show." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are many reasons to check out the new “Thor” film, but director Taika Waititi recommends showing up to the theater for lead actor Chris Hemsworth’s infamous nude scene. Listen to this Pod Show exclusive extended interview with Taika Waititi to hear the epic tale of the New Zealand avocado heists. Original Air Date: June 22nd, 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Senator Tammy Duckworth talks about why she decided to become a helicopter pilot and shares her perspective on America's military responsibilities in Iraq and Afghanistan, and tells Stephen how happy she is that the Biden administration reacted to her demand that they nominate more Asian Americans to high-level jobs. Her memoir, "Every Day Is A Gift," is available now. Original Air Date: April 5th, 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Movie star Jennifer Lawrence has a drink, kicks off her shoes, and lets loose in this charming and freewheeling interview. Original Air Date: February 26th, 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen puts Martha Stewart in the hot seat with The Colbert Questionert (Original Air Date: March 10th, 2022). Next up, Stephen and Martha fire up the grill and prepare recipes from her book, 'Martha Stewart's Grilling' (Original Air Date: March 26th, 2019). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this extended interview with Jeremy Strong, the "Succession" actor makes his first visit to The Late Show to discuss his latest film, “Armageddon Time,” the dark message contained in his hit series, “Succession,” and his whatever-it-takes approach to acting. Original Air Date: October 13th, 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse Williams tells Stephen about the chemistry that develops between him and Reese Witherspoon in his new rom-com, “Your Place or Mine,” which is streaming on Netflix now. Original Air Date: February 15th, 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The periodic tables have turned, as Neil DeGrasse Tyson takes over the Late Show and interviews Stephen about philosophy, religion, and The Lord of the Rings. Original Air Date: November 27th, 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Awkwafina stars in the new movie, "The Farewell," but her grandmother skipped out on the last ten minutes of the movie because it was time to cook dinner. Original Air Date: July 16th, 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steven Yeun and Stephen Colbert bond over their common experience as improv comics who got their start in Chicago at The Second City. You can see Steven Yeun's Oscar-nominated performance in "Minari," and stream his new series "Beef" on Netflix now. Original Air Date: February 8th, 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen made her first visit to The Late Show to talk with Stephen about the pandemic’s effect on the economy, inflation, and whether or not the U.S. is headed for a recession. Original Air Date: November 30th, 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen sits down with Bruce Springsteen to talk about his new book “Renegades: Born in the USA,” and what it was like working from podcast to page with Former President Barack Obama. Original Air Date: October 25th, 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A working actor since age 6, "Succession" star Kieran Culkin has a knack for learning his lines quickly, which can really get under Brian Cox’s skin. Original Air Date: August 10th, 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'From Cradle To Stage' author Virginia Grohl joins her son to share some fascinating conversations she had with fellow mothers of rockstars, including Kurt Cobain's. Original Air Date: April 26th, 2017. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greeting card writers don't always nail it on the first try. That's why, in everyone's favorite Late Show segment "First Drafts," Stephen takes a look at some early efforts by the writers of the 2020 Mother's Day cards with the help of an extra special guest. Original Air Date: May 6th, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“George & Tammy” star Jessica Chastain tells Stephen she’s been a Broadway fan since childhood so she’s thrilled to be performing at the Hudson Theater in her new play, “A Doll’s House." Originally Aired January 31st, 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex stops by for a cocktail and an extended conversation with Stephen Colbert about the personal revelations in his new book, “Spare.” Listen as Prince Harry responds to criticism of his comments about his service in Afghanistan, and talks about trying to protect his family from constant attacks by the British press. Learn more about Prince Harry’s life as told in his own words in the book, “Spare,” which is available everywhere now. Original Air Date: January 10th, 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Colbert Classic is a double-header NBA Playoffs spectacular that begins with 3-time NBA champion and former Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade, who stops by to talk to Stephen about life, marriage, his self-titled photo memoir "DWYANE," and to compete against our host in a heated game of wastepaper basketball (Original Air Date: November 16th, 2021). Next up, if you don't know his favorite smell, or which animal he thinks is the scariest, do you really know Shaq? Find out in this edition of The Colbert Questionert (Original Air Date: May 20th, 2022). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Late Show Pod Show has Stephen's exclusive extended interview with legendary musician and subject of a new Showtime documentary, Sheryl Crow, who shares tales about some of the incredible artists she has worked with over the years. And for even more good stuff that never aired on TV, stick around for Stephen swapping stories with Jon Batiste about Clive Davis's famous Pre-GRAMMY Gala, and find out why Taylor Swift made such a big impression on our host that night. Original Release Date: May 4th, 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Corden, host of 'The Late Late Show' and the 73rd Annual Tony Awards, wonders about what Donald Trump and Queen Elizabeth II discussed during their 90-minute conversation. Original Air Date: June 5th, 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elizabeth Debicki, who finds herself in the spotlight as fans and critics applaud her work as Princess Diana in “The Crown,” shares one of the secrets to her successful career. The latest season of “The Crown” is streaming now on Netflix. Original Air Date: November 23rd, 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Claire Foy and Matt Smith star in Netflix's "The Crown" set during the early days of Queen Elizabeth's marriage to Prince Philip, whose rear end gets a lot of screen time. Original Air Date: October 28, 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former First Lady Michelle Obama sat down with her friend Stephen Colbert to share some of the tools she uses in her personal life to cope with anxiety and depression, and talked about the inspiration behind her new Netflix show "Waffles + Mochi," and why helping American families is so important to her even though she is no longer in the White House. Original Air Date: May 11th, 2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"At Home with Amy Sedaris" star Amy Sedaris and Stephen saw each other or spoke on the phone every day for 15 years. Original Air Date: February 18th, 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Marsden talks about the extensive preparation and misdirection that went into fooling Ron Gladden, the hero of the hit series, “Jury Duty.” Stick around for more with James Marsden and catch “Jury Duty” streaming now on Amazon Freevee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen unlocks clues to the mystery of Tucker Carlson’s firing and the ratings fallout that ensued, and looks at reactions to the Florida governor’s trip overseas. Next, Stephen shares some thoughts on what could be ahead for The Late Show. And if you don’t know his favorite action film, or whether he prefers apples to oranges, do you really know Nicolas Cage? Find out when the movie star takes The Colbert Questionert!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Colbert loves science so much, he’s launched a brand-new long-running segment, “Sound of Science,” to investigate mysteries like why male giraffes drink potential mates’ urine, the sound of plants in distress, a concerning rise in sexually transmitted diseases in the Big Apple, and a quick way to sober up a drunk mouse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… Netflix has mailed out its final DVD, a Canadian black bear drank tons of soda, and the Paramount+ series "Yellowstone" is set to end after the completion of the fifth season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor, restaurateur and cookbook author Danny Trejo teaches Stephen how to make two recipes from his new cookbook, “Trejo’s Cantina,” which is available everywhere now. Learn how to make Danny Trejo’s Danger Dogs at https://qrco.de/dannytrejocolbertlateshow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jay Chandrasekhar tells Stephen he couldn’t be happier to still be making movies with his friends and creative collaborators of three decades, who privately call themselves the House of Pain. Their latest film, “Quasi,” is available now on Hulu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keri Russell learned a lot about how the State Department works for her role in the new series, “The Diplomat,” streaming now on Netflix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stand-up comedian and writer Jena Friedman returns to The Late Show to tell Stephen what inspired the title of her new book, “Not Funny,” and explain why she abandoned a plan to get someone named Bill Cosby to write the forward. “Not Funny” is available everywhere now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alison Roman, the best-selling author of cookbooks such as, “Nothing Fancy,” and, “Dining In,” teaches Stephen how to make a just-sweet-enough tart for dessert. Alison’s new book, “Sweet Enough,” is available everywhere now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“It took four men and a truck” to get Oprah’s flower bouquet into Sheryl Lee Ralph’s home after her iconic acceptance speech at the 2022 Emmy Awards where she was honored for her work in “Abbott Elementary.” You can read Ralph’s memoir, “Diva 2.0,” available now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… There’s a new form of birth control for men, Sriracha fans are stocking up ahead of a rumored shortage, and the internet is in love with a dog that looks just like Snoopy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every night before the show, our host takes a few questions from the audience. In this never-before-heard podcast exclusive, Stephen tells stories about his family, working at "The Daily Show" with Jon Stewart, a few of his favorite memories from his time living in Chicago, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s marijuana’s big day, Elon Musk’s latest rocket blew up, Florida’s governor went to D.C. seeking endorsements and came away empty handed, and Rep. George Santos says he’s the Lindsay Lohan of Congress. Rachel Weisz got her first experience playing twins in her new mini series, where she portrays twin sisters who are guilty of some serious misbehavior. “Dead Ringers” is streaming now on Prime Video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The settlement in Fox’s defamation lawsuit doesn’t require them to apologize on their network, so Stephen makes them apologize on The Late Show! Elsewhere, the former president’s new NFT collection is out of this world, and the Iowa state senate passed a bill loosening restrictions on child labor. Elizabeth Olsen had to pretend she wasn’t terrified when a scene in her new mini series, “Love & Death,” required her to ride a rollercoaster. Catch the new series when it premieres April 27th on HBO Max. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After settling with Dominion for $787.5 million, Fox News will not have to acknowledge its election lies on the air. Elsewhere, Florida’s governor won’t stop attacking his state’s biggest employer, and New York congressman George Santos launched fundraising efforts for his re-election campaign. Justin Theroux and Woody Harrelson talk to Stephen about their friendship and their side hustles, including Woody’s cannabis dispensary called The Woods. Check out their new series, “White House Plumbers,” when it premieres on May 1st on HBO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden went off script in a speech in Ireland, Fox News is rumored to be seeking a settlement to avoid more embarrassment in the Dominion lawsuit, and details continue to surface about the suspicious relationship between Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and billionaire Harlan Crow. Next, Stephen speaks to the former First Lady (played by friend of the show Laura Benanti!) live from Mar-a-Lago to find out if she plans to support her husband through his legal troubles and his 2024 presidential campaign. Josh Groban is back on Broadway as the demonic lead in “Sweeney Todd,” and he’s still trying to figure out how to sing with a mouth full of the show’s iconic pastry prop. "Sweeney Todd" is open now at Broadway’s Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FULL EXTENDED PODCAST INTERVIEW! Folk music icon Joan Baez tells Stephen about bumping into Tennessee lawmaker Justin Jones in the airport, what her favorite protest song is, her days as a friend and traveling companion to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the unique way she’s been making art since she was bored in grade school. Her new book “Am I Pretty When I Fly?” is available now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… Kate Middleton shocked the United Kingdom by sporting a bright red manicure on Easter, you might want to avoid eating red and pink Peeps, the pandemic-era treadmill desk is being replaced by something called a “walking room,” Papa John’s announced a huge expansion in India, there’s a new food trend involving vodka-enhanced butter, and Arizona’s missing giant red Dairy Queen spoon has been found. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rep. Katie Porter tells Stephen that she doesn’t take money from lobbyists, she thinks Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is guilty of hypocrisy, and she finds it hard to go to work every day with Marjorie Taylor Greene as a colleague. Rep. Porter’s new memoir, “I Swear: Politics Is Messier Than My Minivan,” is out now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Teixeira was identified as the leaker of classified intelligence documents and promptly arrested, Fox News is in deep trouble with the judge in the Dominion lawsuit, and baseball’s new pitch clock has been a little too successful in shortening the length of games. Academy Award-winner Nicolas Cage makes his first visit to The Late Show in this Pod Show exclusive extended interview. The legendary thespian names his top five Nicolas Cage movies, discusses the advantages to working on smaller sets, and how he approaches his work on a freelance basis moving from project-to-project. Cage’s latest film, “Renfield,” is in theaters now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The former president talked nukes on Fox News last night, the government can’t recall firearms even when they have deadly defects, and Justin Jones and Justin Pearson have become national heroes while being reinstated to their seats in the Tennessee state legislature. Oscar-nominated "Minari" star Steven Yeun says his new series "Beef" is a sort of litmus test for the audience, and that his great talent is finding a way to humiliate himself, like the time he banged his head into a glass door in front of the entire cast. “Beef” is streaming now on Netflix! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden made a trip to his ancestral homeland, pharmaceutical companies are protesting a Texas judge’s effort to ban the abortion drug Mifepristone, and conservatives like Kid Rock are mad at a beer company for partnering with a transgender activist. One of the many things Jennifer Garner loved about shooting her new series, “The Last Thing He Told Me,” was the chance to reconnect with one of her all-time favorite "Alias" co-stars, Victor Garber. Check out the show, “The Last Thing He Told Me,” starting Friday on AppleTV+. The Late Show has been honored with 3 nominations for the 2023 Webby Awards! We hope you'll vote for The Late Show Pod Show for Best Comedy Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3mbdE7J. Thank you for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leaks of government intelligence reports have created a full-blown international crisis, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas appears compromised by decades of undisclosed luxury gifts from a Hitler-loving GOP donor, and the Republican-led legislature in Tennessee claims race played no factor in the expulsion of two Black lawmakers. “Succession” star Brian Cox looks back at four seasons of playing the Logan family patriarch, a character he believes is "one of the greatest roles of all time." “Succession” airs Sundays on HBO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Three shows, three hours, and I dare you to take three breaths.” This is how celebrated actor Dylan McDermott set up the plot line that was bringing together all three of CBS’s hit “FBI” dramas for one landmark global crossover event, streaming now on Paramount Plus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… A train derailed spilling cases of Coors Light into a river, a man was tackled at a baseball game after proposing to his girlfriend in the outfield, and a baby was delivered in Costco parking lot in Michigan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No one was more excited for actor Jodie Comer’s big win at the Olivier Awards than her parents, who attended the afterparty and even got a free meal after bringing her trophy home to Liverpool. Previews for her new one-woman show on Broadway, “Prima Facie,” start April 11th at The Golden Theater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evie McGee Colbert stops by to help Stephen find the perfect Easter greeting card. Now you can order your very own set of First Drafts cards, with pairs of cards for six different holidays! Go to http://www.colbertlateshow.com/firstdrafts to pick up your set today. All Late Show proceeds go to benefit World Central Kitchen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Republican supporters made grand entrances at the former president’s grievance-filled speech at Mar-a-Lago following his arrest, and Stephen can’t get enough of the trailer NASA released to introduce the crew of the Artemis II moon mission. The crew of NASA’s Artemis II moon mission, Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen, join Stephen Colbert to discuss how they’re preparing for their mission, and why they have their sights set on Mars as the next frontier for human exploration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was an historic day today in New York City as the former president of the United States was arraigned in a courthouse downtown and charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, while his friend Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene sought to compare him to other historical figures who have been arrested. Next, Stephen is joined by theater legends John Kander and Lin-Manuel Miranda who talk about the 1977 Martin Scorcese film, “New York, New York,” and what happened when Robert DeNiro gave notes to Kander on one of the film’s big musical numbers; and the iconic broadway duo talk about their writing process, which unfolds with ease each time they start a new project, despite the significant age gap between them. Kander and Miranda’s new show, “New York, New York,” is playing now at Broadway’s St. James Theater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The “Ted Lasso” Cast gave Stephen a pep talk before tonight's show, and Colbert covers everything we know so far about the former president's indictment and upcoming arraignment in New York City in this podcast exclusive extended monologue. And whether you love to agree with him, or love to argue with him, there’s a lot to love in this podcast-extended interview with Stephen A. Smith, the star of ESPN’s “First Take” and author of the new book, “Straight Shooter,” which is available everywhere now.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"SmartLess" co-host Sean Hayes shares stories about Oscar Levant, the man whose life inspired Sean’s new Broadway play, “Good Night, Oscar.” Previews of the play begin this week and keep an eye out for Sean’s new book, “Time Out,” which comes out in May. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… Scientists grew meatballs from woolly mammoth DNA, researchers have determined there’s no way to equitably split the filling in an Oreo cookie, PETA is urging people to start respecting crabs, and ramen lovers have a new flavor that’s perfect for breakfast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Award-winning poet and journalist Clint Smith joins Stephen for an insightful conversation about what poetry can mean to people. Clint’s latest collection of poems, “Above Ground,” is available now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A New York grand jury voted to indict the former president, while his Florida rival is traveling the country hunting for campaign cash, and Rep. Lauren Boebert appears fixated on public urination. Brooke Shields joins Stephen for a candid chat about her life and career, including the wild controversy that surrounded her ad campaign for Calvin Klein jeans. Catch her new two-part documentary, “Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields,” premiering Monday on Hulu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Forcing former VP Pence to testify about the Jan 6th insurrection is good for the country, unlike banning kids from singing Dolly Parton songs or copying Gwyneth Paltrow by getting ozone gas blown up where the sun doesn't shine. Taron Egerton tells Stephen about the true story that inspired his new film, “Tetris,” which features Russia’s KGB and more international intrigue than one might expect in a video game origin story. “Tetris” premieres on AppleTV+ this Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Skylar Astin stars in the hit CBS drama, “So Help Me Todd,” alongside the amazing Marcia Gay Harden, for whom he has a loving nickname he can’t believe she lets him use. “So Help Me Todd” airs Thursdays at 9/8c on CBS and is streaming on Paramount+.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen does the math on America’s gun violence epidemic and checks in on the growing battle between the former president and Florida’s governor. Nine-time Grammy-winner Mary J. Blige joins Stephen to discuss her iconic career in music and film, and her new children’s book, “Mary Can!” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The former president’s supporters did not protest en masse last week, but he did score big with a song featuring jailed Jan 6 rioters. Elsewhere, the nation remains glued to the drama at Gwyneth Paltrow’s civil trial in Utah. Hugh Grant tells Stephen about the many jobs he worked before pursuing a career in acting, including stints as an advertising copywriter and a bathroom cleaner. Catch his latest film, “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,” when it opens in theaters this Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Riley Keough had a feeling she would get the part of Daisy in her new series, similar to the premonition she had about her future husband soon after they met. “Daisy Jones & The Six” is available to stream now on Prime Video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen reviews the latest trends in romance and dating in this edition of his segment, "Romansplaining with Stephen Colbert." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gang of Eight member Rep. Jim Himes joins Stephen for a wide-ranging discussion about U.S. intelligence matters including Unidentified Aerial Phenomena and the theory that Covid leaked from a Chinese lab. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legendary musician Nas tells Stephen what the title of his album trilogy, ‘King’s Disease,’ refers to and how it can be avoided. Stream his latest album, ‘King’s Disease III,’ available everywhere now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Colbert Classic from the first month of The Late Show's run in 2015, Colbert challenged NBA superstar Stephen Curry to a friendly game of dirty sock toss to determine who was the best Stephen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Shrinking” star and former "Daily Show" correspondent Jessica Williams holds her therapist in high esteem, and thinks she has what it takes to excel in the industry. “Shrinking” is streaming now on AppleTV+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Acclaimed actor Carrie Coon connects with Stephen over their love of Chicago’s improv scene, and shares the remarkable story of two female journalists who inspired her new film, “Boston Strangler,” which premieres Friday on Hulu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBA legend Charles Barkley visited The Late Show in March 2019 to place a big wager with Stephen on the Sweet Sixteen matchup between UNC and Auburn. Happy March Madness from everyone at The Late Show! We'll be back with all new episodes March 27th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups will soon be available in a vegan option, San Francisco is overrun with cute goats, and Stephen tries a new ice cream flavored with Hidden Valley Ranch dressing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki comments on revelations about Fox News that have come to light during the Dominion lawsuit. Her new show, “Inside with Jen Psaki,” premieres this Sunday on MSNBC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Colbert’s conversation with Hollywood icons Steven Spielberg and John Williams continues with a discussion of how Williams’ music plays an integral role in each of Spielberg’s films, in particular “Jaws” and “Close Encounters of the Third Kind.” Stick around for more extended moments with Steven Spielberg that didn't air on TV, including why he cast David Lynch in "The Fabelmans," how he pulled off "Schindler's List" and "Jurassic Park" in the same year, and which movie Spielberg has watched more than any other in his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. and Russian militaries made direct contact with each other over the Black Sea, Florida’s governor appears to be giving aid and comfort to Russia’s leader, and the former president’s new lawyer came straight from the discount attorney bin. Vice President Kamala Harris explains how the attempt by Florida’s governor to downplay Russia’s invasion of Ukraine reveals his lack of understanding of what’s at stake in the conflict. Later in the interview, Stephen and the Vice President discuss the latest Republican attacks on reproductive rights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The former president used a campaign speech in Iowa to punch back at his former VP over blame for the insurrection. Elsewhere, Florida’s governor fielded literal softball questions in an interview on Fox News, and Stephen looks into the strange tale of a big, old clam. Former "Bridgerton" star Regé-Jean Page walks D&D fan Stephen Colbert through the characters that make up the questing party in his new film, “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,” which opens in theaters on March 31st. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden addressed the nation before financial markets opened on Monday in an effort to restore calm. Elsewhere, former VP Mike Pence thinks his former boss should be held accountable for Jan 6th, and friend of the show Michelle Yeoh made history at the Oscars. Christina Ricci says she resembles her “Yellowjackets” character Misty in one specific way: they’re both very good at being passive-aggressive. Watch season two of “Yellowjackets,” premiering Friday, March 24th on Showtime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eva Longoria shows off the cocktail-making skills she gained during the pandemic, pouring Stephen a drink made with her own tequila, Casa Del Sol. Her new show, “Searching for Mexico,” premieres March 26th on CNN.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… Turf battles over space for Pickleball courts have erupted nationwide, England’s new king is opting for a cruelty-free coronation, Stephen is excited about a fragrance that makes you smell like Ireland, an Australian beer that’s been banned for having too much alcohol, and the new Pokémon Sleep app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beloved actor F. Murray Abraham blows Stephen’s mind with the revelation that his Academy Award statue has joined him on stage everywhere he’s performed since 1985. His new film, “The Magic Flute,” is open in select theaters now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden’s budget was deemed dead on arrival because the GOP wants deep cuts to assistance for poor Americans. Elsewhere, Fox News staffers call the environment there “soul crushing,” and Republicans are loosening restrictions on child labor nationwide. Friends for over 40 years, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin know how to keep their relationship fresh. Check out their new film, “Moving On,” when it opens in theaters on March 17th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dominion lawsuit against Fox News has revealed that Tucker Carlson publicly supported the former president while privately despising him. Elsewhere, Oklahomans rejected an effort to legalize recreational use of marijuana, and some major brands are missing the mark with their campaigns honoring International Women’s Day. Acclaimed actor Idris Elba tells Stephen about the character he plays in this new film, “Luther: The Fallen Sun,” which premieres this Friday on Netflix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tucker Carlson used the Jan 6th footage he got from House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to cherry-pick innocuous clips in an attempt to rewrite what we all saw happen with our own eyes that day. Elsewhere, federal authorities arrested their 1000th insurrectionist, and failed Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake may be the former president’s running mate in 2024. James Taylor tells Stephen about a pig named Mona, who came into his life when he was 21 and grew to over 500 pounds. You can watch James Taylor perform the song, “Mona,” on our YouTube channel, and find tickets for his upcoming tour and Las Vegas residency on his website: https://tour.jamestaylor.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The former president laid out a dark vision for America in his speech at a sparsely-attended gathering of conservatives, and Florida’s governor hangs out with a guy who says that the state's tap water is turning people gay. The Food and Drug Administration wants to define “healthy” foods as those which contain a meaningful amount of actual “food,” and America’s leading brands are outraged. Nick Kroll talks about what an honor it is to work with the great Mel Brooks, and recommends a list of Brooks’ films to watch. The first two episodes of Kroll’s new show, “History of the World, Part II,” are streaming now on Hulu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield tells Stephen that China will become “part of that problem” if they support Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by providing lethal weapons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… “Cocaine Bear” is the film everyone's talking about, the new king of England can’t get anyone to perform at his coronation, thieves on mopeds are targeting New Yorkers wearing expensive headphones, the late Queen Elizabeth II’s corgis may be barking at her ghost, and Michael B. Jordan’s new underwear ads are so hot he had to apologize to his mom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kal Penn is hosting a new show that acknowledges the challenges posed by our changing climate, and focuses on actionable solutions. “Getting Warmer with Kal Penn” is streaming on Bloomberg Television and you can see him guest hosting “The Daily Show” starting March 13th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The President and First Lady committed an unforgivable culinary sin by ordering the same dish at a restaurant, Fox News has a soft ban on the former president, and another hypocritical Republican legislator is seeking to ban drag performances while defending his own experience dressing as a woman. Steven Spielberg invited Stephen Colbert to visit Amblin Entertainment’s headquarters for a rare, wide-ranging interview covering his more than 50 year career, beginning with the true story of Spielberg’s first visit to a film studio, and why he essentially never left the lot. Later, Legendary composer John Williams joins Steven and Stephen to talk about the pair’s long professional relationship, which began over a lunch date and has continued across 29 films and counting. Check out their latest Oscar-nominated masterpiece, “The Fabelmans,” in theaters and streaming now.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FBI Director Wray won’t say why his department feels Covid “likely” leaked from a lab, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says America’s math skills are slipping, and Tennessee’s governor is seeking to criminalize drag performances in that state despite having tried himself as a young man. Michelle Yeoh recalls the unique morning ritual shared by the cast and crew of her award-winning film, “Everything Everywhere All at Once," streaming now on Showtime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fox News chairman Rupert Murdoch admitted under oath that election lies were knowingly endorsed by hosts including Sean Hannity and Maria Bartiromo. Elsewhere, Florida’s governor released an exceptionally stupid book, and the feds finally caught up with a costumed Jan 6 insurrectionist. If you don’t know his favorite sandwich, or whether he prefers the window or the aisle on an airplane, do you really know Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex? Find out in this special royal edition of #TheColbertQuestionert! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's snowing in Los Angeles, the Department of Energy says the COVID-19 pandemic most likely originated from a lab leak, and the former president is spending his free time working on his DJ skills. Damian Lewis, the Emmy award-winning actor you know from "Homeland" and "Billions," tells Stephen what it was like playing a British intelligence spy in his new series "A Spy Among Friends." Check out the new limited series when it premieres March 12th on MGM+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Isabel Wilkerson explains the premise of her book, “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents,” and points out that the United States continues to perpetuate a caste system designed by the country’s founders. Check out the book, now available in paperback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… The average length of the human penis has grown in recent decades, researchers are turning dead birds into drones, a mysterious sphere washed up on a beach in Japan, the U.S. faces a new threat from Canada, and Starbucks is testing out a new coffee drink that is infused with olive oil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celebrated actor Jonathan Majors tells Stephen about his experiences acting opposite two former Sexiest Man Alive winners: Paul Rudd in, “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,” and Michael B. Jordan in the upcoming film, “Creed 3,” which opens on March 3rd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Weird winter weather is impacting Americans from coast to coast, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg regrets waiting so long to speak out about the Ohio train derailment, and the folks at Fox News were triggered by a new set of Lego characters. Hank Azaria plays a game he calls “Spot the Disfunction” when he spends hours watching his favorite reality show, “The Bachelor.” Check out his new show, “Hello Tomorrow!,” streaming now on AppleTV+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The former president visited the site of a toxic spill in Ohio, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene thinks red and blue states should separate in a national divorce, and Sen. Bernie Sanders became an unintentional TikTok star. Eugene Levy tells Stephen it’s not the destination that he despises about traveling, it’s all the steps it takes to get there. Check out Eugene’s new show, “The Reluctant Traveler,” premiering this Friday on AppleTV+ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russia’s leader included a nuclear threat in his state of the union speech, and Stephen discovers the truth about Tucker Carlson, who called the former president “demonic” in text messages revealed in the Dominion Voting Systems lawsuit against Fox News. GRAMMY-winning superstar P!NK talks about the intention behind the title of her new album, ‘Trustfall,” and how her new song is helping her deal with the loss of her father. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Air raid sirens wailed as President Biden made a secret visit to Ukraine’s capital, the company behind the massive chemical spill in Ohio continues to lobby against train safety regulations, and scientists detected high levels of fecal matter on New York City’s sidewalks. And 16-time Late Show guest Sen. Bernie Sanders gives examples of how corporations and wealthy individuals put profit motives ahead of the public good, hindering progress and allowing inequality to become entrenched. Read more of Sen. Sanders’ thoughts about the dangers of corporate greed in his new book, “It’s OK to Be Angry About Capitalism,” which is available everywhere now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain was still working for President Biden when the administration faced a tough choice over where and how to shoot down the Chinese spy balloon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… America’s biggest sandwich chain is for sale, scientists in Japan have cracked an age-old mummy mystery, and a woman got more than she ordered when the pizza delivery guy showed up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celebrated actor Ke Huy Quan tells Stephen about the emotional journey that led him to an Oscar nomination for his performance in the hit film, "Everything Everywhere All At Once," a journey which included a standing ovation from Steven Spielberg at the Golden Globes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden got a clean bill of health at his annual physical, but voters remain concerned about his age. Elsewhere, residents of East Palestine, Ohio are being offered meager compensation for the damage done by a massive chemical spill. Rep. George Santos returns to The Late Show to show Stephen what “sorry” looks like, and to share what he’s been up to since resigning from his committee assignments. Special thanks to our friend Harvey Guillén! And Rev. Al Sharpton tells Stephen why he led a march in Florida this week, and what he thinks of the behavior of that state’s governor. Check out his documentary, “Loudmouth,” when it premieres on BET and VH1 on February 25th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Biden administration said not to worry about aliens, then they set up a UFO task force. Elsewhere, we’re pretty sure Sen. Dianne Feinstein is retiring after her term, and Louisiana may soon require residents to show ID before viewing pornography online. Jim Gaffigan swaps family travel stories with Stephen in this Pod Show exclusive extended interview. Catch Jim in his new film "Linoleum," in theaters February 24th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Valentine's Day at The Late Show and love is in the Colbert! Nikki Haley is running for president, and a certain former president gives Ron Desantis a spicy new nickname. Then Sir Patrick Stewart sits down with Stephen for this Pod Show exclusive extended interview, and tells him about a Valentine's Day snafu between him, his sweetheart, and a new sweater. Check out Patrick Stewart in the third and final season of "Star Trek: Picard," premiering this week on Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen recaps the Super Bowl, catches up on unidentified flying objects invading U.S. airspace, and marvels at the latest scandals involving Rep. George Santos. Next up, John Oliver tells Stephen what bothered him about watching the Super Bowl and how he's aged since "Last Week Tonight" debuted in 2014. Catch the 10th season premiere of his show, “Last Week Tonight,” airing Sunday on HBO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen’s sweetheart Evie McGee Colbert helps our host select the perfect Valentine’s Day cards for this year’s celebration of love. Stick around for a Late Show Pod Show exclusive where Stephen tells his studio audience the full story of how he and Evie got engaged. And now you can order your very own set of First Drafts cards, with pairs of cards for six different holidays! Go to www.colbertlateshow.com/firstdrafts to pick up your set today. All Late Show proceeds go to benefit World Central Kitchen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does your home need a flying security guard? Can robots pick up chicken wings? Our tech-head host finds out in this edition of, “Stephen Colbert’s Cyborgasm.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen helps make sense of the latest dating trends like Non-Monogamy, OnlyPlans, 180 Dating, and Bae Realing in this edition of his love-focused segment, “Romansplaining with Stephen Colbert.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best-selling author, podcast host, and former monk Jay Shetty tells the story of his elaborate wedding proposal in London, and how he missed the mark by emphasizing things that weren't personal to his future wife. Jay’s new book, “8 Rules of Love,” is available everywhere now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kids: they don’t know jack. So it’s up to Stephen Colbert to teach them! If your kid has a question for Stephen, post it on social media with the hashtag #ColbertKidQuestions or send it to us directly via this link: https://forms.gle/JGBFDFHHA5AYgRNJ7. Please include your child’s name and age, and your kid may be featured on a future episode! Visit http://www.colbertlateshow.com/kidquestions for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this edition of Community Calendar, Aubrey Plaza joins Stephen to share all the local goings-on at her hometown of Wilmington, Delaware. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor and comedian Ayo Edebiri describes the wild ride she’s been on since her FX show, “The Bear,” became a massive hit. Watch Ayo’s performance now on Hulu! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Superstar Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo knows exactly why the sport has become so popular in America: his dashing looks, and the hit Netflix series, “Drive to Survive. Check out the new season starting February 24th on Netflix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… Fans of cinnamon whiskey are suing the company that makes Fireball, Marie Kondo has given up on keeping things tidy, and a wild bear loves taking selfies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“The White Lotus” star Murray Bartlett and Nick Offerman are acting out a post-apocalyptic love story in their new series, “The Last of Us,” airing Sunday nights on HBO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen reviews weather predictions from various North American rodents, looks forward to welcoming Beyoncé to the Ed Sullivan Theater (maybe), and offers suggestions for states seeking to join New Mexico in declaring an official state smell. Next, Connie Britton comments on rumors that she’ll appear in the next season of “White Lotus,” and tells Stephen that her new series, “Dear Edward,” is uplifting despite dealing with themes of loss and grief. Stream it now on AppleTV+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Black History Month feels different this year because at least 18 states have enacted limits on what schools can teach about race. Elsewhere, Rep. George Santos told a reporter he’s only going to tell the truth from today forward, and Stephen looks into another mysterious story involving monkeys. Harrison Ford responds to the rumor that he didn’t know who Jason Segel was before they worked together in the HBO series, “Shrinking,” and Stephen gets a peek at a de-aged Harrison Ford in the new “Indiana Jones” movie, and gets the star to divulge as much as he can about another upcoming film he’s in, “Captain America: New World Order.” Catch Harrison Ford in his new show, “1923,” streaming now on Paramount+: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rep. George Santos is stepping down from his committee assignments after a talk with Kevin McCarthy, the former president may face indictment over his payment to Stormy Daniels, and Stephen looks into some recent zoo animal disappearances. “George & Tammy” star Jessica Chastain tells Stephen she’s been a Broadway fan since childhood so she’s thrilled to be performing at the Hudson Theater in her new play, “A Doll’s House." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Football fans in Philadelphia celebrated their big win with typical restraint, and the mystery deepens around who donated money to the George Santos campaign. And "Mrs. Maisel" star Rachel Brosnahan has big shoes to fill in her new play, “The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window,” which opens this Saturday at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Public Enemy founder Chuck D tells Stephen that as the world celebrates five decades of Hip Hop music and culture, it’s important to tell the origin stories and learn from the people who were there at the beginning. His new docuseries, “Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World,” starts January 31st on PBS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… “Bridgerton” star Regé-Jean Page may be the world’s most handsome man, Kylie Jenner did not enjoy being outshined at a Paris runway show, and the city of Philadelphia is cutting corners in their quest to hire new lifeguards.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian and writer Sam Jay was already nervous to meet her fiancé’s father for the first time, and then she laid eyes on his vast collection of swords. Watch Sam Jay in her new film, “You People,” in select theaters now and streaming on Netflix this Friday!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden may get some credit for the 2.9% increase in America’s GDP last quarter, Meta announced some guardrails around the former president’s return to Facebook and Instagram but said they won’t be fact-checking his posts, and Rep. George Santos has some fishy receipts on his campaign expense reports. And CNN anchor and correspondent Audie Cornish comments on some of the lessons learned from the previous president’s use of social media. Check out Audie’s podcast, “The Assignment,” wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

America gifted Abrams tanks to Ukraine on their leader Volodymyr Zelensky’s birthday, the former president backed his VP Mike Pence against attacks on his handling of classified documents, and an Xbox software update set off the folks at Fox News. And Brett Goldstein, the two-time Emmy Award-winning star and producer of the hit show, “Ted Lasso,” tells Stephen how he landed the legendary Harrison Ford to star in his latest project, the AppleTV+ series, “Shrinking.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apparently everybody in the U.S. government has classified documents laying around their houses. Elsewhere, more people who participated in the Jan 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol were found guilty yesterday including four Proud Boys, who follow a bizarre set of membership guidelines.  Next up, concerned that your candy is too woke and undersexualized? Try the new female candies from Mike and Ike! And Jason Segel thought he was experiencing a rom-com moment in real life. Check out his new show, “Shrinking,” premiering this Friday on AppleTV+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FBI found more classified documents in President Biden’s home, Rep. George Santos may have lied about starring in the TV show, “Hannah Montana,” and the former president should be barred from speaking at funerals after the eulogy he delivered for one of his biggest fans. Nathan Lane’s “jaunty” blonde wig is just one of the many reasons to catch his new Broadway show, “Pictures From Home,” playing now at Studio 54. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Everything Everywhere All at Once” star Stephanie Hsu makes her late night television debut on The Late Show and shares a quote from Courtney Love that inspired her vibe for all the big awards shows this year. Listen for Pod Show exclusive bonus bits like her connection with our band's trumpet player Jon Lampley, her experience at The Golden Globes, and what it was like playing two characters in "Everything Everywhere All at Once." The film is streaming now on Showtime! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… Stephen wonders why the group One Million Moms is mad about the TV show, “Firebuds,” and looks forward to the day when his dog Benny can send him text messages. But first, Stephen thanks his audience for helping raise over $275k for World Central Kitchen to help feed refugees affected by the war in Ukraine. To buy your own "Is Potato" merch, head to CBSstore.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stand-up comedian Atsuko Okatsuka launched a global social media sensation called the Drop Challenge after being inspired by the beat drop in Beyoncé's song, “Partition.” Stream Atsuko’s hilarious new comedy special, “The Intruder,” now on HBO Max. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen pays tribute to New Zealand’s departing Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, checks in on the latest lies from Rep. George Santos, and wonders if we should worry about a suspected Russian spy ship that was seen off the coast of Hawaii. Next, after being exposed for telling numerous lies about his identity and resumé, Rep. George Santos joins Stephen Colbert live on The Late Show to truthfully answer the question everyone is asking: who is George Santos? Special thanks to our friend Harvey Guillén! And Rep. Adam Kinzinger returns to The Late Show that begins with a discussion of the concessions Kevin McCarthy had to make to the likes of Rep. Matt Gaetz, who may prioritize personal fame over their constituents’ best interests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen looks into the latest horrible accusations about Rep. George Santos, and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene snagged a key committee assignment in the House. Trevor Noah already misses the good vibes and great people at “The Daily Show,” but he is grateful for the chance to get back to touring and doing cool things like hosting The GRAMMYs on CBS on Sunday, February 5th! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professional liar George Santos is following the example set by the former president, and the man some people think could be the Republican presidential nominee in 2024 is hampered by his lack of personal charm. Jesse Eisenberg tells Stephen about the family conflict that plays out in the new film he wrote and directed. Check out the film, “When You Finish Saving the World,” in theaters this Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More classified documents were found at President Biden’s residence, prompting House GOP members to demand access to visitor logs. Elsewhere in Washington, Rep. Matt Gaetz tried to get Rep. George Santos to reveal where he got the $705,000 he loaned his campaign. And Hugh Jackman returns to The Late Show with a tongue-in-cheek plea to Oscars voters to overlook Ryan Reynolds in the Best Original Song category. Check out his film, “The Son,” when it opens in theaters this Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian Tom Papa returns to The Late Show to tell Stephen what he’s looking forward to in the new year, and why he’s light years ahead of Gyllenhaal in the sourdough game. Tom’s new stand-up special, “What A Day!,” is streaming now on Netflix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… People in Louisiana now need to show proof of age to access adult content online, a pigeon wearing a backpack was caught smuggling meth into a prison, Bailey’s Irish Cream drinkers are being urged not to pour the liquor down their drains, and beer drinkers in Ireland are outraged after Guinness raised the price of a pint of stout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two-time Tony nominee Jeremy Pope tells Stephen about the rigorous training he went through to prepare for his role as a Marine in his celebrated new film, “The Inspection.” The film is available on demand and you can catch Jeremy now on Broadway portraying artist Jean-Michel Basquiat in the play, “The Collaboration.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden spoke out for the first time today about the discovery of classified documents at his private office and residence, and con man George Santos said he’d resign if everyone who voted for him wants him out. Next, Stephen chats with Danai Gurira, who gently alludes to the possibility of a Marvel spinoff series for her character Okoye. Stick around for more with Danai Gurira and stream the film, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” when it hits Disney+ on February 1st. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Members of the House GOP went on Fox News last night to boast about the diversity of the party, Rep. George Santos refuses to resign despite being outed as a serial liar, and Stephen is not interested in switching to an electric stove. GRAMMY-nominated musician, author, actor and fashion icon Janelle Monáe talks to Stephen about the complex acting challenge she faced in her latest film, “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.” In this podcast exclusive extended interview, Janelle tells Stephen about her forthcoming Josephine Baker project with A24, as well as some new music on the horizon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

C’mon Joe! Classified documents from Biden’s time as VP were found in his private office and promptly returned to the National Archives, and Dr. Dre issued a cease-and-desist letter to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene after she used one of his songs without permission. And Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex stops by for a cocktail and an extended conversation with Stephen Colbert about the personal revelations in his new book, “Spare.” Listen as Prince Harry responds to criticism of his comments about his service in Afghanistan, and talks about trying to protect his family from constant attacks by the British press. Learn more about Prince Harry’s life as told in his own words in the book, “Spare,” which is available everywhere now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The former president appeared to help Kevin McCarthy win the Speaker’s gavel on the 15th round of voting, and former presidential advisor Steve Bannon is suspected of involvement in Sunday’s coup attempt in Brazil. And friend of the show Tom Hanks pours Stephen his new signature cocktail, "The Diet Cokagne." Find out what Tom Hanks' favorite Tom Hanks movie line is in this Pod Show exclusive extended interview, and go see his new film "A Man Called Otto," in theaters now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jessie Buckley returns to The Late Show to tell Stephen about her new film, “Women Talking,” which is based on the true story of crimes committed against a group of women in Bolivia. “Women Talking” is in select theaters now, and opens everywhere on January 20th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… Ohioans can no longer buy a drug known as “gas station heroin,” and a U.K. town canceled their fireworks show on New Year’s Eve because a walrus was enjoying a moment of self-love.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emmy Award-winning writer and actor Quinta Brunson tells Stephen she was a good student when growing up in Philadelphia, but she gained her love for film when staying home to watch movies. Catch her show, “Abbott Elementary,” airing Wednesdays on ABC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen offers a theory about why Kevin McCarthy continues to subject himself to losing floor votes in his fight to become Speaker, and the Republican party wants you to think all this chaos is actually refreshing. And CNN’s Chris Wallace returns to The Late Show to talk with Stephen about the chaos surrounding the Speaker of the House votes in Congress. Check out his show, “Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace?,” on HBO Max and CNN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin McCarthy continued his quest to become Speaker of the House despite losing vote after vote, and residents of Oregon can now legally trip on mushrooms in a clinical setting. The best selling female Country artist of all time, Shania Twain, joins Stephen to talk about her new album and some of the younger artists she’s inspired, like her good friend Harry Styles. Check out her new album, ‘Queen of Me,’ when it drops on February 3rd. And finally, Stephen pays a heartfelt tribute to Frank Galati. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The House of Representatives adjourned for the day without electing Rep. Kevin McCarthy as Speaker, while new Congressman George Santos has told so many lies that he shouldn’t be sworn into office. If you don’t know her favorite sandwich, or her least favorite smell, do you really know former First Lady Michelle Obama?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Journalist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa discusses the insights about Democracy and freedom contained in her latest book, “How to Stand Up to a Dictator,” and outlines some of the perils of living in a world dominated by social media. Find Maria’s book available everywhere now, and read more of her work on the Philippines’ top digital news site, http://www.rappler.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lily Collins makes her first visit to The Late Show to dish on what it’s like living in Paris for months at a time, and to bond with our host over their shared love of pickleball. “Emily in Paris” returns to Netflix for a third season starting December 21st. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tech-savvy late night host Stephen Colbert offers a glimpse into the future where dogs enjoy playing video games and people use special shoes to walk faster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Colbert starts the new year with a clean slate in this classic edition of Midnight Confessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actress, writer and director Sarah Polley joins Stephen to share some details about her latest film, “Women Talking,” and the personal journey she writes about in her latest book, “Run Toward The Danger.” The book is available now and the film, “Women Talking,” is in select theaters now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emmy-winner and TONY-nominee Eddie Izzard tells Stephen about studying Richard Pryor for inspiration for her performance in her new one-person stage show, an adaptation of the Charles Dickens novel, “Great Expectations,” which opens tomorrow at the Greenwich House Theater in New York City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Oliver helped Stephen look into what was happening in John's English hometown, Bedford in this classic edition of Community Calendar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every night before taping the show, our host takes a few questions from the audience. In this never-before-heard podcast exclusive, Stephen describes what he misses about filming The Late Show from home, what books made him a reader, and who his meaningful interview was with and why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With kids spending more time at home in 2020, parents realized that they ask A LOT of questions. So Stephen called up his friend Will "Santa Claus" Ferrell and the two of them helped out some parents in this edition of A Late Show's favorite family segment, "Stephen Takes Your Kids." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… K-pop superstar Jin from BTS has enlisted in his country’s army, and scientists have designed something called “vagina on a chip.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As talented as they are, the people who write greeting cards don't always nail it on the first try. Join Stephen and Evie Colbert in the Ed Sullivan storage space turned Late Show COVID set in taking a look at some 2020 holiday greeting card efforts in this edition of Late Show's long-running series, First Drafts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian and podcast host Josh Johnson makes his Late Show stand-up debut. Catch Josh’s podcast, “The Josh Johnson Show,” every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From this moment on, no one is allowed to put out a Christmas album if they've had more than three arrests for cocaine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon Stewart emerged from the drawers of Stephen's at-home desk via Zoom in June 2020 with advice from 1918, thoughts on the former president's handling of the coronavirus, reflections on a nation in protest, and hope for then-candidate Biden for the upcoming election. You can watch Jon's film, "Irresistible," streaming now on Amazon Prime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The wait is over! Jeff Goldblum’s long-awaited Christmas album is here, and it’s unlike any holiday compilation you’ve heard before.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our favorite Spanish chef returns to treat Stephen to slices of the finest ham on the planet, with his three amazing daughters in tow! Watch Chef José Andrés and Carlota, Inés and Lucía Andrés in their new series, “José Andrés and Family In Spain,” which premieres December 27th on Discovery+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… Viva Magenta is the shade to watch in 2023, and everyone under age 25 can now get condoms for free in France. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Christmas Eve, and after Vladimir Putin demands Ukraine for Christmas, Santa must defend the North Pole against a Russian invasion. President Biden delivers much needed aid to Santa via bicycle drawn choo-choo train, and then sends an elite elf squadron of North Pole's best to the Kremlin in a Top Gun style mission culminating in an epic face off in Red Square. Are you ready to "Ride into the Manger Zone?" Grab your “IS POTATO” mugs and T-shirts now at https://www.cbsstore.com/collections/the-late-show-with-stephen-colbert. 100% of The Late Show’s proceeds go to World Central Kitchen to help feed the people of Ukraine.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The former president is jumping into the red-hot NFT market with his own trading card line, the current president doesn’t think he’s too old to run for re-election, and Elon Musk lied when he said he wouldn’t ban the Twitter account that tracks his private jet. Best friends Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper enjoy different things about New Year’s Eve, but they love covering it together in Times Square for CNN’s yearly bash. Watch them host “New Year’s Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen” on CNN this December 31st. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida’s governor once promoted Covid-19 vaccines, but now wants to investigate them. As Tesla’s share price sinks, Elon Musk is no longer the world’s richest person, and TikTok faces a new challenge from a group of U.S. lawmakers led by Sen. Marco Rubio. If you don’t know her favorite action movie, or what she thinks happens when we die, do you really know Emily Blunt? See more of Emily in her new series, “The English,” streaming now on Prime Video.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drag queens were in attendance at The White House today to celebrate the signing of the Respect For Marriage Act, and leaked messages reveal 34 GOP members of Congress texted Mark Meadows about plans to overturn the 2020 election. 12-time Emmy Award-winning pop culture icon RuPaul returns to The Late Show to share the secrets to how he films so many editions of “Drag Race” all around the world. Stick around for more with RuPaul and check out the 15th season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” premiering January 6th on MTV, plus catch the premiere of RuPaul’s new game show, “Lingo,” on CBS starting January 11th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen celebrates NASA’s successful lunar orbit, puzzles over Marjorie Taylor Greene’s speech to New York’s Young Republicans, and looks at the bizarre circumstances surrounding a coup attempt in Germany. Artist, actor, author and activist Common joins Stephen to talk about his decision to try acting after finding success in music, and the special feeling audiences take away from his new play. Stick around for more with Common and catch him on Broadway in, “Between Riverside and Crazy,” opening December 19th at the Hayes Theater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kumail Nanjiani has several “Lord of the Rings” action figures, but his collection pales in comparison to our host’s. Check out his show, “Welcome to Chippendales,” streaming now on Hulu, based on the wild true story of murder, money, and bad behavior in the male stripper empire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… A man’s wedding proposal on a boat in Florida goes sideways, Stephen Colbert tries the unholy combination of Pepsi and milk, Uber is set to unleash self-driving cars on the streets of Las Vegas, and Stephen questions the logic of adding mayonnaise to eggnog this holiday season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Four-time Grand Slam tennis champion Naomi Osaka drops by for a fascinating interview covering some of her favorite things to do in New York, how she handles the mental health challenges that come with being a famous athlete, the joys of being able to go out in public without being recognized, and the reason she wrote her new book for children, “The Way Champs Play,” which is on sale now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brittney Griner was transferred to American custody today in exchange for a Russian known as the “Death Merchant,” and Stephen supports striking New York Times workers by launching an alternative to Wordle. Can you guess the five letter word Stephen is thinking of? Tweet your guess with the hashtag #colbertdle and follow http://www.twitter.com/colbertlateshow where the answer will be revealed tomorrow! And Alicia Keys sits down to catch up with Stephen about life, music and family, and shares a story about her son Egypt’s recent performance debut in front of 17,000 people in Manheim, Germany. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Raphael Warnock’s win in Georgia, Democrats have secured a 51-49 majority in the Senate. In San Francisco, Elon Musk is making Twitter employees sleep at the office, and in Germany authorities rounded up dozens of people suspected of plotting to overthrow the government. The Queen of Christmas sits down for a super-sized holiday edition of The Colbert Questionert. Find out whether Mariah Carey tops her tree with an angel or a star, what her favorite sandwich is, and more. Tune in to her new special, “Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas To All,” airing on CBS and Paramount+ on Tuesday, December 20th at 8pm ET. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Voters went to the polls in Georgia today to decide whether Sen. Raphael Warnock or Herschel Walker will be their next Senator, and the family of a fallen Capitol Police officer refused to shake hands with Sen. McConnell and Rep. McCarthy at a White House ceremony. And Stephen Colbert partnered with the USO for a trip to the top of the world to meet the heroic women and men of the newest branch of America’s military, the Space Force. Listen to Stephen’s conversation with the highest ranking member of the Space Force, Chief Master Sgt. Roger A. Towberman, then gets a behind-the-scenes tour of Thule Air Base, including secret areas we can’t show on camera, and a chilling demonstration of how the Space Force will respond if an enemy nation launches intercontinental ballistic missiles at the United States. Next, Stephen thanks The USO and the service members at Thule Air Base by doing what he does best: drinking alcohol and telling jokes. Then country music star and Navy vet Sturgill Simpson shows up to perform some new lyrics for the Space Force anthem! At the conclusion of Stephen’s trip to Thule Air Base with The USO, he answers candid questions from the brave men and women of America’s Space Force. Special thanks to The USO, Sturgill Simpson and all the members of the Space Force for inviting Stephen Colbert on this unforgettable journey! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first couple of late night made a glamorous entrance at President Biden’s first state dinner at the White House, and in completely unrelated news, the President later asked the DNC to move Stephen’s home state to the front of the line for the next primary season. John David Washington joins Stephen to discuss his starring role on Broadway in the August Wilson play, “The Piano Lesson,” and the pride he takes in delivering his lines the way they were originally written. Stick around for more with John David Washington, and catch his play while you can at the Ethel Barrymore Theater through January 29th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian and author Rob Delaney joins Stephen for a soul-baring discussion of his family’s journey through grief following the loss of his toddler son. Read more about Rob’s journey in his new book, “A Heart That Works,” available now.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… Merriam-Webster chose ‘gaslighting’ as their top world of the year, the folks at Hidden Valley Ranch have created this holiday season’s most sought-after gift, a 26 year-old cat just made the Guinness Book of World Records, and an ancient Siberian virus has been unfrozen and revived.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fabulous Gabrielle Union returns to The Late Show to discuss her new film, “The Inspection,” and the challenge of playing a mother whose unkind words create tremendous torment for her gay son. “The Inspection” is in theaters everywhere now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elon Musk’s new rules for Twitter have allowed Covid misinformation back on the platform, as well as previously-banned users like Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Elsewhere in the GOP, MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell is throwing his hat in the ring for chairman of the Republican National Committee. And John Krasinski stops by for a three-part interview that kicks off with a chat about his young children who are just starting to watch the series that made him a star, “The Office.” Stick around for the rematch of the century when Stephen challenges John to an epic arm-wrestling match, and check out the new season of his Prime Video series, “Jack Ryan,” premiering December 21st. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The founder of the Oath Keepers and several associates were convicted on charges related to planning the Jan 6th insurrection, and the Respect For Marriage Act passed the Senate with bipartisan support. And Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen makes her first visit to The Late Show to talk with Stephen about the pandemic’s effect on the economy and whether or not the U.S. is headed for a recession. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. advanced in the World Cup tournament today with a win against Iran, China’s government used Twitter bots to suppress information about protests against Covid lockdowns, and Britain’s royals are prepping a trip across the pond. And in this podcast exclusive extended interview, Sally Field’s return to The Late Show kicks off with a look back at the 1960s when she was busy acting, not dropping acid. Sally also describes the delicate family dynamics on display in her latest film, where she plays the mother who finds out her son is gay. “Spoiler Alert” is in select theaters this Friday and nationwide December 9th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The former president claims he didn’t recognize a known white supremacist who tagged along when Kanye West visited Mar-a-Lago, and Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker still claims his Texas home as his primary residence. And Don Lemon shares the advice he got from friends like Gayle King and Bryant Gumble upon his move from nighttime to mornings on CNN. Catch the new show, “CNN This Morning,” airing weekdays on CNN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elizabeth Debicki, who finds herself in the spotlight as fans and critics applaud her work as Princess Diana in “The Crown,” shares one of the secrets to her successful career. The latest season of “The Crown” is streaming now on Netflix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… Belgium is having trouble getting rid of all the cocaine authorities have seized this year, and Twitter CEO Elon Musk’s net worth has dropped by at least $100 billion this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor Paul Dano stars as the father in Steven Spielberg’s semi-autobiographical film, “The Fabelmans,” which is in theaters now. Stick around for when Paul teaches Stephen one of his favorite relaxation techniques. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beloved Food Network star Ina Garten returned to The Late Show to discuss her highly-anticipated new cookbook, "Go-To Dinners: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook," which is available everywhere now. In this podcast exclusive extended cut, Ina and Stephen trade treasured childhood memories about their mothers' cooking and favorite dishes. Happy Thanksgiving from The Late Show Pod Show! The Late Show will be back on Monday with all new episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen enlists the team at “NCIS: Los Angeles” to help solve the mystery of who sells the best knitting supplies in all of Cleveland. The answer: Fine Points on Larchmere Blvd, the latest recipient of the #ColbertSmallBizBump. Stop by today or visit them on the web at https://finepoints.com. One of our all-time favorite guests, Jake Gyllenhaal, returns with an update on his sourdough starter and a sneak peek at his new animated film, “Strange Worlds,” which is in theaters now. He also has almost finished work on another exciting project: a reboot of the 1989 classic, “Roadhouse,” and he would be thrilled if Stephen Colbert would agree to make a cameo appearance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rainbow-wearing fans have been refused entry to the World Cup games in Qatar, and the state of New York needs to figure out what to do with a massive stockpile of unsold marijuana. Next up, a beloved Thanksgiving Late Show tradition: Stephen Colbert makes the nice folks at the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line regret inviting him to take calls on Thanksgiving. And if you don't know her favorite sandwich, or what she thinks happens when we die, do you really know Cate Blanchett? Find out in this edition of The Colbert Questionert, and check out Cate's latest film, "TÁR," which is in theaters now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen learns about Jack Smith, the special prosecutor who may bring an indictment against the former president. Elsewhere, FIFA’s decision to hold the World Cup in Qatar has proven to be a disaster. And Daniel Craig urges folks to watch his new film twice in order to experience the satisfaction of seeing all of the hidden easter eggs pay off by the end. Check out the film, “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,” in theaters for one week only starting this Wednesday, and premiering on Netflix on December 23rd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil Keoghan, the Emmy-winning host of “The Amazing Race,” and multi-platinum Country music superstar Dierks Bentley share the secret to how they won the first ever celebrity pickleball tournament, #PICKLED, which raised money for Comic Relief and is available to stream on Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile... A study on rats showed they love grooving to Michael Jackson and Lady Gaga, and there’s new information indicating that Daylight Saving Time is a disaster for our health. Also, a tattoo parlor in the U.K. will remove your Ye ink for free, and Sam’s Club has dropped the price of its hot dog + soda combo to $1.38. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He delivers a riveting portrayal of George Jones in the upcoming Showtime limited series, "George & Tammy," but actor Michael Shannon didn't know any of the country icon's music before signing on to the project. Check him out in "George & Tammy," premiering on December 4th on Showtime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rep. Kevin McCarthy is presumed to be the next Speaker of the House, where he may face frequent headaches from the likes of Marjorie Taylor Greene. McCarthy will take over from Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who today confirmed she will not seek reelection to party leadership. Michelle Williams describes the thrill of portraying Steven Spielberg’s mother in his new semi-autobiographical film, “The Fablemans,” which is in theaters now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The former president’s campaign announcement was roundly panned as “boring” and “low energy,” and the changes at Twitter made it hard for users to verify what was going on yesterday after a Russian missile killed two people in Poland. Tig Notaro can’t say who she partnered with in Stephen Colbert’s celebrity pickleball tournament, but she can share what her doctor said when she notified him that she’d be competing despite having a fractured femur. Watch Tig and her mystery partner compete in “PICKLED,” airing Thursday, November 17th at 9/8c on CBS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Election denying Republican Kari Lake lost her bid to become governor of Arizona, and the former president’s social media posts hint at his motivation for running again in 2024. Jon Stewart returns to The Late Show and gives his thoughtful take on the controversies surrounding Chappelle, Irving, and West, and the impact of antisemitic rhetoric. Check out the new season of his AppleTV+ show, “The Problem with Jon Stewart.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Republicans continue to play the blame game after disappointing results in the midterms, and companies like Eli Lilly are furious with Twitter after jokes from parody accounts spooked investors. And Former First Lady Michelle Obama joins Stephen Colbert for a wide-ranging conversation that includes a peek into the Obama family's private life, her thoughts on the Jan 6th insurrection, and the message to young people contained in her new book, "The Light We Carry," which is available everywhere now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen welcomes one of his favorite authors, George Saunders, back to The Late Show to discuss his writing process and his latest book, “Liberation Day,” which is available everywhere now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… The National Parks Service is asking visitors to please stop licking toads to get high, and due to high food prices many folks are planning a more modest Turkey Day this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rose McIver, star of the hit comedy "Ghosts" on CBS, makes her first visit to The Late Show and tells Stephen about the menagerie of animals her parents rescued when she was a kid growing up in New Zealand. Catch Rose in "Ghosts" on Thursday nights at 8:30 on CBS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The former president’s failure to boost GOP candidates in the midterms has former friends like Fox News and The Wall Street Journal calling him names, and the turmoil at Facebook continued this week as Meta leader Mark Zuckerberg announced the layoff of 11,000 workers. And Emily Blunt, star and executive producer of the new Prime Video series, “The English,” gets to celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas with her sister Felicity and her husband, who just happens to be the one and only Stanley Tucci. Stick around to hear more about Emily’s show, “The English,” which is available now on Prime Video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While the former president is taking heat for backing losing candidates in the midterms, he prefers to blame his wife. In Georgia, neither Senate candidate got 50% of the vote so Herschel Walker and Sen. Raphael Warnock will battle each other again in a runoff. And if you don’t know his favorite action movie, or what he thinks happens when we die, do you really know rock legend Bono? Find out in this edition of The Colbert Questionert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen goes LIVE to deliver up-to-the-minute election results and up-to-the-minute election denials, with help from The Late Show’s senior elections analyst Steve Clucknacki. CBS News Chief Political Analyst and anchor of “CBS News Prime Time with John Dickerson” joins Stephen LIVE to break down the early results of the 2022 midterm elections. Look for John each Monday through Thursday on the CBS News app as he anchors “CBS News Prime Time with John Dickerson.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With races coming down to the wire, pollsters seem unable to predict the results of the midterm elections and candidates like Florida’s governor are making some wild statements in their final ads. Next up, the universe has spoken, and Chris Evans is People’s new Sexiest Man Alive! Stephen Colbert continues his proud tradition of announcing the Sexiest Man Alive on The Late Show, this time with help from former Sexiest Man, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and John Oliver. And in this podcast exclusively-extended interview, John Oliver and Stephen take a look at John’s plan to get more sexy in time to grab the title of People’s Sexiest Man Alive in 2023 and chat about what it means for Oliver to vote in the midterm elections for the first time as a US citizen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz returns to The Late Show to help Stephen make sense of the nuclear threat posed by Russia as Vladimir Putin threatens to use "tactical nukes" on the battlefield in Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile... Stephen celebrates a scientific breakthrough in the study of the clitoris, and takes issue with a holiday announcement from Mariah Carey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you don't know his favorite sandwich, or the one song he could listen to for the rest of his life, do you really know James Taylor? Find out what makes the music legend tick in this episode of The Colbert Questionert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey youths! Want Stephen Colbert to follow you on TikTok? Here’s what to do: GO VOTE, then post a TikTok of yourself with your “I Voted” sticker and tag @colbertlateshow. Stephen welcomes legendary U2 frontman Bono for an exclusive extended interview that begins with a trip back in time to the 1970s when, as a high school student, Bono met the woman he would one day marry, and linked up with the men who would become his lifelong bandmates: Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Jr., and The Edge. Stick around as Bono and Stephen explore the stories in Bono’s new book, “Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stories falsely claiming that America’s voting machines are connected to the internet are a top narrative on Twitter as the midterms approach, and the folks at Fox News appear outraged over a study that argued college students can relieve stress by petting a cat or dog. And Senator Elizabeth Warren lists several compelling reasons to vote in the upcoming midterm elections, warning that Democracy itself is at risk if Republicans win and follow through on their campaign promises. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pennsylvania Senate candidate Dr. Oz thinks that state touches the Atlantic ocean, our friend Taylor Swift set a record on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and Stephen King hilariously rejected Elon Musk’s plan to charge Twitter users for verification badges. And Matthew Perry speaks candidly about his struggle with addiction and tells Stephen how he reacted when he learned that his friend Chris Farley had passed away in 1997. Check out his book, “Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing,” available everywhere now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Use of hate speech spiked on Twitter following Elon Musk’s takeover, President Obama is setting hearts aflutter on the campaign trail, and Brazil’s presidential election is finally over. And EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson is used to appearing on television as an actress and a singer, but her new job as host of a daytime talk show is exposing her to all sorts of new production terms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times reporter and creator of The 1619 Project, Nikole Hannah-Jones, explains what the project is all about and gives Stephen her take on why 14 states have banned or attempted to ban teaching it in schools. Her new book, “The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story,” is available now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… Fans of the McRib sandwich have less than a month to get their fix before it disappears again, the season finale of “Doctor Who” delivered a shocker by bringing back a fan-favorite actor, it turns out people prefer not to spend hours and hours commuting to the office, and Stephen Colbert shares a very special song about a king cobra that escaped a zoo in Sweden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Colbert’s full extended interview with “The Rise of the Dragon” author George R.R. Martin includes fascinating insights about his process for writing complicated interwoven characters and histories, about the science fiction and mystery stories that inspired him as a young man, and about how climate change and the threat of nuclear war have dimmed his optimism about our future. “Game of Thrones” fans should stay tuned 'til the end for an update on Martin’s progress in finishing the book everyone is waiting for, “The Winds of Winter.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After much thought and soul searching, Stephen Colbert finally banned Kanye West from The Late Show and canceled all of their planned collaborations. In other news, President Biden hit 118 mph drag racing a Corvette on “Jay Leno’s Garage.” Actor and director Kerry Washington tells Stephen why she’s been touring the country to encourage voters to make their voices heard in this year’s midterm elections. Stick around for another segment with Kerry Washington and check out her new series, “The School for Good and Evil,” streaming now on Netflix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Oz took a pecuilar stance on abortion right during his debate against John Fetterman in Pennsylvania last night, and another woman has shared her story of a secret relationship with Herschel Walker. And one of our favorite guests, Aubrey Plaza, returns for a podcast exclusive extended interview to talk about her role in Season 2 of “The White Lotus,” which premieres this Sunday on HBO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former President Barack Obama dropped a video to encourage young people to vote, the U.K.’s new prime minister is the wealthiest person ever to hold that office, and Adidas finally did the right thing and ended their partnership with Kanye West. And acclaimed actor Eddie Redmayne stops by to chat about his role in the new film, “The Good Nurse,” and the many reasons why he is not cut out for medical work. Stick around for more with Eddie and check out the film, streaming now on Netflix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen learns the name of the U.K.’s new Prime Minister, looks at the latest lies from Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker, and shares video of Sen. Ted Cruz getting a rowdy New York welcome at Yankee Stadium. And Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg returns to The Late Show for a two-part interview with Stephen Colbert that begins with a discussion about why he’s so excited to deliver big checks to America’s towns and cities as they use federal funds to fix their roads, bridges and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every night before the show, our host takes a few questions from the audience. In this never-before-heard podcast exclusive, Stephen offers extensive advice on heartbreak, loss, artichoke relish, and fairytales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile... Passengers on Carnival cruise ships can now be fined for rowdy behavior, and traders on Wall Street are flocking to legal ketamine therapy sessions to relieve anxiety and depression. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen takes a look at the world of new design possibilities that have opened up now that power tools are part of this sacred holiday tradition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wendell Pierce stars in a new Broadway production of "Death of a Salesman," in which his character Willy Loman is African American, serving to heighten the play's message about institutional violence and the unattainable American Dream. "Death of a Salesman" is playing now at the Hudson Theater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In honor of the upcoming midterm elections, here's Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in 2019 telling Stephen about her first few weeks in Congress over a couple pints of ice cream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ed Sheeran sits down with Stephen Colbert to talk about his naughty gift-giving habit, the time he met Queen Elizabeth II, and what’s in store for fans who attend his U.S. tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahead of Father's Day last year, Anderson Cooper reflected on how the holiday has brought him closer to his son and his father, who passed away when Anderson was 10 years old. For more conversations on grief between Stephen and Anderson, check out Colbert's interview on Anderson Cooper's new podcast "All There Is," available wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reporter Tyler Templeton joins Stephen for an update on the former president’s legal troubles, and to share a preview of his colleague Kylie Weaver’s interview with Sec. Pete Buttigieg which can be seen on the season premiere of “Tooning Out The News,” airing Wednesday nights on Comedy Central after The Daily Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… Fans are asking Nintendo to fix Mario’s flat rear end before the new animated film comes out, and the free samples that disappeared from Trader Joe’s during the pandemic have officially returned!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen welcomes former White House speechwriter Cody Keenan for a chat about his time writing for President Obama, and learns the “dirty little secret” of how he earned his nickname. Cody’s new book, “Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America,” is available now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Colbert just finished watching the tenth live hearing of the January 6 Committee and he recaps all the chilling moments including the surprise ending where the committee issued a subpoena for the former president to testify. Next, Stephen’s monologue continues with a look at footage of Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Sen. Schumer and other leaders as they fought to defend the U.S. Capitol and reassemble Congress to certify President Biden’s victory in the 2020 election. And in an extended interview with Jeremy Strong, the "Succession" actor makes his first visit to The Late Show to discuss his latest film, “Armageddon Time,” the dark message contained in his hit series, “Succession,” and his whatever-it-takes approach to acting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen reacts to the news of a billion dollar judgment against Alex Jones, catches up on the latest stump speech from Senate candidate Herschel Walker, and looks in on Mark Zuckerberg’s plan to save the metaverse. And “Good Morning America” anchor George Stephanopoulos shares his unfiltered thoughts on the former president and what he expects to learn from the next public hearing of the Jan 6 Committee. Check out his new Hulu series, “Power Trip.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen’s namesake Alaskan fat bear was the victim of election fraud, and Vladimir Putin’s hackers temporarily took down several U.S. airport websites in retaliation for America’s support for Ukraine. And Rudy Giuliani takes time out from busking in Times Square to catch up with Stephen about his many legal and financial problems. In unrelated news, John Lithgow joins us next live in the studio! Our dear friend returns to The Late Show to talk about his latest role as director of a Broadway show, and confesses that he’s worked with some sub-par directors throughout his career. Stick around for more with John Lithgow and find tickets to his show, “Everything’s Fine,” available at http://www.everythingsfineplay.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The biggest stories over the weekend were the explosion on Russia’s bridge to Crimea and Kanye West’s disastrous return to Twitter. In other disaster news, Senate candidate Dr. Oz gave a campaign speech while standing in front of a car once owned by Adolf Hitler. And guests Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson play close friends whose relationship is unraveling in their new film, but in real life they can’t imagine being at odds with each other. Check out their film, “The Banshees of Inisherin,” in theaters next Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evie McGee Colbert stops by for a very sweet anniversary edition of The Late Show’s First Drafts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… Kim Kardashian has settled her case with the SEC, and grown-ups will soon have their own, age-appropriate, Happy Meal offerings at McDonald’s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domhnall Gleason, who stars opposite Steve Carell in the FX series, “The Patient,” tells Stephen the cringe-worthy story of trying to keep it together when meeting Cate Blanchett for the first time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden made history today by pardoning all federal offenses of simple marijuana possession, and Senate candidate Herschel Walker’s lies continue to catch up to him as the election approaches. And in this Pod Show exclusive extended interview, Cate Blanchett tells Stephen about the joy she experienced learning to conduct an orchestra for her new film, “TÁR,” which she stars in and executive produced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden unleashed some spicy talk while touring hurricane-scarred Fort Myers with the city’s mayor, and Sec. Pete Buttigieg went on Fox News to clarify that he doesn’t measure his manhood by the kind of car he drives. Chief Medical Advisor to the President, Dr. Anthony Fauci, makes his first in-studio appearance on The Late Show to talk about the latest science around the pandemic and his efforts to convince more Americans to get vaccinated. Then Stephen takes Dr. Fauci next door to the pharmacy to receive his covid booster shot! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Georgia senate candidate Herschel Walker got caught in a big lie this week, and officials in Ukraine clapped back at Elon Musk’s plan to end Russia’s war against their country. And Maggie Haberman says "at this point, we can't ignore him" when talking about the former president with Stephen Colbert, as they discuss the many news-breaking revelations from the previous administration in her new book, “Confidence Man: The Making of Donald Trump and the Breaking of America.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Republicans did their best to avoid labeling the former president a racist after his comment about Elaine Chao, and Ukraine’s army took back parts of the country Russia announced it had annexed. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi returns to The Late Show for a wide-ranging conversation with Stephen Colbert that kicks off with a nod to America’s first female Vice President, and the speaker’s desire to see more women in our government’s highest offices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CNN’s Clarissa Ward joins Stephen for the first time in-studio to share her analysis of Putin’s latest moves in Russia’s war against Ukraine, and the remarkable protests taking place in Iran. Catch Clarissa’s reporting on CNN and check out her book, “On All Fronts,” available now in paperback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… Stephen is super excited to learn that Rihanna will perform at the Super Bowl, and he looks into a salacious rumor about friend of the show Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Everybody Loves Raymond" creator Phil Rosenthal delights our host with the story of meeting and talking comedy with one of Stephen’s personal heroes, the late Johnny Carson. Watch the sixth season of his show, “Somebody Feed Phil,” when it premieres on Netflix on October 18th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The GOP nominee for governor of Pennsylvania is taking extreme measures to boost his chances at the polls, and we’re feeling sorry for the guy who almost caught Aaron Judge’s history-making home run. And George Clooney stops by to talk about his new rom-com with Julia Roberts and The Clooney Foundation for Justice’s inaugural Albee Awards ceremony, which will honor journalists and other heroes who are fighting for justice and human rights around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maggie Haberman's new book "Confidence Man" is filled with not-so-shocking-but-definitely-awful revelations about the former President, and Lizzo used her concert in D.C. to encourage fans to get interested in history. And one of our all-time favorite guests returns to catch up with Stephen about the news of the day including the Jan 6 Committee hearings, his history seeing scary movies as a kid, and his new podcast “All There Is,” where he explores stories of personal loss and grief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russians are fleeing the country in huge numbers after Vladimir Putin announced he would send fighting-age men to the front lines in Ukraine. Here at The Late Show, Stephen found out that the happy nerds at NASA celebrate a win in much the same way that our writers celebrate a successful joke.And Samuel L. Jackson is back on Broadway in August Wilson’s, “The Piano Lesson,” working with his wife LaTanya Richardson Jackson who is directing the play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast exclusive extended monologue, with jokes you won't hear on TV, Stephen discusses how Journalist Maggie Haberman says the former president claims he didn’t watch the insurrection live on television, and we have a bone to pick with Italian fascists who are misinterpreting the words of J.R.R. Tolkien. Next up, Sigourney Weaver divulges some details about the upcoming “Avatar” sequel, including the fact that her character is a 14 year-old girl. Check out her other new film, “The Good House,” in theaters this Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this extended interview with Samantha Power, the head of the United States Agency for International Development explains what her agency accomplishes around the world on behalf of the American people, and why the United Nations is still a crucial venue for the world to connect and work together to solve problems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… Stephen celebrates the world’s first emoticon which was typed out 40 years ago today, and warns of the dangers of cooking with over-the-counter drugs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peabody Award-winning director Ken Burns stops by to offer a preview of the incredibly difficult subject matter he tackles in his latest documentary, "The U.S. and the Holocaust," which is available now on PBS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An appeals court obliterated the former president’s defense in his classified documents case, and even Sean Hannity was confused when T**** rattled off conspiracy theories in an attempt to change the subject. Also, if you’re working from home right now, it’s a good idea to check your house for squirrels. And America’s favorite astrophysicist is a huge fan of the Webb Telescope and the incredible feats of engineering that made possible the images of the universe that it is beaming back to Earth. Check out his new book, “Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization,” available everywhere now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dmytro Kuleba, received a standing ovation as he joined Stephen last night to give an update on his country’s war with Russia, and to share what it’s like working with his country’s brave leader, Volodymyr Zelenskey. Tune in for this Pod Show exclusive extended interview when Stephen asks what the pros & cons are of having a President with professional comedy experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York State is suing the former president for bank fraud, and Russia’s leader announced a major escalation of the war in Ukraine. “Don’t Worry Darling” director Olivia Wilde says people will look for drama anywhere they can, especially when it comes to superstars like Harry Styles, Florence Pugh and Chris Pine who got caught up in the conspiracy theory known as “Spitgate.” Listen as Olivia clears up this rumor and more surrounding her cast, and check out the film when it opens in theaters this Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A sheriff in Texas is investigating the Florida governor’s role in tricking migrants onto a flight to Martha’s Vineyard, and Stephen performs a rap song inspired by a campaign ad from a candidate for the Utah State Senate. Billy Eichner stops by to tell Stephen how he pulled off making the first big-budget major studio gay romantic comedy, and the internet was shocked this week when the reigning Sexiest Man Alive, Paul Rudd, popped up in the first new episode of “Billy on the Street” in three years. Check out the film, “Bros,” in theaters next Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral was held today and her beloved dogs were present at the procession. Elsewhere, we learned more details about the despicable lies Florida’s governor used to trick migrants onto a plane bound for Martha’s Vineyard. Ana de Armas talks about the work she did to portray public figure Marilyn Monroe, as well as private citizen Norma Jean, in her new film, “Blonde.” Check out the film in select theaters now and premiering on Netflix on September 28th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In her book, “Dinners with Ruth,” journalist and author Nina Totenberg writes that she and Ruth Bader Ginsberg enjoyed a decades-long relationship because the line between their careers and their friendship was clearly marked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… Stephen adds “sitting” to the list of things that may send us to early graves, and he looks at a sex toy scandal that is rocking the world of international chess competitions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you don’t know whether he prefers cats or dogs, or which is the most used app on his phone, do you really know Ethan Hawke? Find out in his soul-baring journey through The Colbert Questionert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida officials lied to the migrants who were flown to Martha’s Vineyard in an attempt to make a point about America’s immigration policies, and President Biden isn’t kidding around when he talks about his support for labor unions. Any time Queen Latifah gets tired filming her hit CBS drama, “The Equalizer,” she thinks of her grandmother who takes great pride in watching her kick butt in the show’s action sequences. Stick around for more with Queen Latifah and check out her new film, “End of the Road,” streaming now on Netflix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen looks at some of the strange rituals that accompany a change of monarch in the United Kingdom, and the CEO of MyPillow has found it hard to run his company after the FBI seized his phone. Our buddy Steve Carell takes time out of his Late Show appearance to perform opposite Stephen Colbert in a scene from a brand new theatrical drama in the latest edition of our segment, “Too Much Exposition Theatre.” And can Steve Carell and Stephen Colbert go a full 30 seconds without saying anything funny to each other? The odds are against it. Check out Carell’s work in his new series, “The Patient,” streaming now on Hulu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This summer's January 6th Committee Hearings have dropped bombshell after bombshell of new testimonies that shed light on just how seditious and violent the former President's actions were following the results of the 2020 election. The only people not shocked by these revelations? The Late Show audience, who joined Stephen every step of the way while we watched T****'s coo-coo train to crazy down speed down the tracks. And the man who needs no introduction, Robert De Niro, sits down with Stephen as the first surveyed celeb to bring prewritten answers along for his Colbert Questionert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Acclaimed actress Betty Gilpin tells Stephen about the many things that go through her mind as she watches fellow entertainers sit for talk show interviews. Betty's new book of essays, "All the Women in My Brain: And Other Concerns," is available everywhere now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During James Taylor’s weeklong Late Show residency, Stephen stopped by his dressing room unannounced, only to find him working on an updated version of his timeless hit, “You’ve Got a Friend.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… Stephen celebrates the joy that viral sensation Tariq inspires with his love of corn, and wonders if he can get in on the “quiet quitting” trend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roy Wood Jr. gives Stephen an update on what his life has been like since the pandemic started, and explains how his podcast, "Roy's Job Fair," is helping people discover new career opportunities. Look for Roy in the new film, "Confess, Fletch," when it opens on September 16th and check out the documentary that earned him an Emmy nomination, "POV: The Neutral Ground," streaming now. Stay tuned for a special preview of Roy's podcast, “Roy's Job Fair.” If you like the show, you can subscribe, follow, or listen on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The former president is finding it difficult to hire qualified representation for his federal cases, perhaps due to his decades-long reputation for refusing to pay his legal bills. And Wrexham AFC co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney drop by for a chat about their crazy scheme to buy a soccer team, and the hit FX series they made along the way, “Welcome to Wrexham.” Tonight’s Late Show was recorded before the sad news of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Our thoughts are with her family and her subjects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Among the classified documents seized by the F.B.I. at Mar-a-Lago was material on a foreign nation’s nuclear capabilities, and former presidential advisor Steve Bannon is facing state indictment in New York. And Gayle King and Tony Dokoupil celebrate the first anniversary of their show, “CBS Mornings,” by confessing some of the hilarious mistakes they’ve made during their time as reporters. Catch Gayle, Tony and their co-host Nate Burleson every morning on CBS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The judge presiding over the Florida jurisdiction that includes Mar-a-Lago was hand-picked by the former president, while the current president is hitting the campaign trail with a message about the threat America faces from fascists in the GOP. And MSNBC’s Alex Wagner discusses the former president’s handling of top secret documents and how the appointment of a special master moves the case into a bizarre new phase. Stick around for Stephen's whole extended interview with Alex Wagner and check out her new primetime show, “Alex Wagner Tonight,” airing Tuesday through Friday evenings on MSNBC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MSNBC's Rachel Maddow says that her partner Susan's very scary bout with the coronavirus changed her perspective on how to cover the pandemic, and there were so many loose ends Rachel Maddow wanted to wrap up once the former president left office, like how his golf courses stay afloat despite losing money. In the second part of her Zoom chat with Stephen Colbert, the MSNBC anchor dove into the corruption of Nixon's Vice President, Spiro Agnew. You can learn more about it in her book, "BAG MAN: The Wild Crimes, Audacious Cover-Up, and Spectacular Downfall of a Brazen Crook in the White House." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wondered why The Boss plays such long concerts? "It's medicinal," he claims. Bruce Springsteen describes how it feels to be on stage amid the cathartic group experience that makes his concerts the stuff of legend in this epic 4-part interview from 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci have been friends for 20 years and their camaraderie is on glorious display when they play a couple in the film "Supernova." And Tucci's Negroni-making skills went viral during the pandemic, which Colin Firth had the good fortune to enjoy while on the set. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After attending Diddy's million-dollar party, Jamie Foxx showed the rap mogul that a party could thrown on a budget, as long as there's an A-list crowd of up-and-comers in attendance. Stephen also found out the benefits of his stage name, Jamie Foxx, versus his birth name, Eric Marlon Bishop, and how he first got the bug for show business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dominic Monaghan, Billy Boyd, and special guest Peter Jackson tried to find a "Lord of the Rings" trivia question that would stump our host. And to up the stakes, they have a special LOTR prize for Stephen if he can get it right. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian Joe Pera sat down with Stephen to talk about everything from his favorite grocery store routines to his ideal date. Catch Joe Pera on his show ''Joe Pera Talks With You'' on Adult Swim and HBO Max. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'The Late Show: The Movie' might be Bob Odenkirk's Colbert-iest performance yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In his first appearance on the 'Late Show' since his days sitting across from Letterman, 'Howard Stern Comes Again' author Howard Stern tells Stephen about his most memorable interviews, psychotherapy, and more. Enjoy this extended interview featuring portions of the conversation that didn't make it to air. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Offerman joins Stephen for Community Calendar, focusing on Offerman's home town of Minooka, Illinois. (Est. 1869) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen takes a look at some new robots that are doing jobs like waiting tables, making pizza and officiating at Major League Baseball games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friend of the show Conan O'Brien received a complicated parting gift from a fellow late-night legend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you really know someone if you don't know which is their favorite sandwich? Or their favorite action movie? Didn't think so. That's why Stephen seeks answers to these questions from the iconic Jane Fonda in this edition of The Colbert Questionert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arsenio Hall joined Stephen Colbert for a fascinating and wide-ranging discussion encompassing stories about his relationship with Johnny Carson, the infamous moment when Bill Clinton played saxophone on "The Arsenio Hall Show," and the inside story of why he and Eddie Murphy finally created the "Coming To America" sequel fans have spent decades begging to see. You can find "Coming 2 America" now on Amazon Prime! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen gets deep and asks the big questions with an even bigger star, Tom Hanks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Then-Vice-President Joe Biden opened up to Stephen Colbert in an interview on Colbert’s third episode of The Late Show on CBS in 2015. It was a frank and sincere discussion—they talked about Biden’s relationship with his son, his feelings about running for president, and staying focused on what you believe in while in office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Andre and Stephen have a bourbon together over Zoom and rave about Tiffany Haddish, his brilliant co-star in "Bad Trip," available now on Netflix. Find out all that Eric Andre has in common with Fran Lebowitz in this charmingly chaotic Colbert Classic! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… Stephen celebrates the return of a seasonal Oreo cookie flavor, and the National Football League will not punish players for using psychedelics like ayahuasca. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor Jeff Daniels said that the racial themes of his Broadway play "To Kill A Mockingbird" are a stark wake-up call to a certain group of theater goers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stand-up comedian Bianca Cristovao makes her late night television debut at the historic Ed Sullivan Theater. Catch Bianca performing regularly at The Comedy Store and Largo Theater in Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Night School' star Tiffany Haddish has a substitute for a boyfriend. Well, multiple substitutes. Enjoy this Colbert Classic from when the Grammy and Emmy award winning comedian visited The Late Show in 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Krasinski was Stephen's first and only in-studio guest during "A" Late Show's run in the Ed Sullivan Office Building studio. Stephen, John, and special guest Evie get intimate in the small space and talk about Krasinski's film "A Quiet Place: Part II" before launching into a special, up close & personal edition of the Colbert Questionert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before "The Problem With Jon Stewart" hit the streaming world by storm on AppleTV+, Jon Stewart warmed up his TV chops between gigs in 2018 and took over Stephen's desk to interview The Late Show host about their time working together at Comedy Central. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sen. Chris Murphy joined Stephen to discuss the Inflation Reduction Act and offers high praise for President Biden’s efforts to get the legislation passed by the Senate.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actress and comedian D'Arcy Carden, who stars in the new Prime Video series, 'A League of Their Own,' makes her first appearance on The Late Show and walks away as the newest member of our softball team, The Sea Captains! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Colbert sat down with Brett Gelman, star of "Fleabag" and "Stranger Things," for the #LateShowFYC event at The Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City on June 15, 2022. Listen as they discuss a monumental year at The Late Show, including Colbert's return to taping in front of a live studio audience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While the former president hunts for an FBI informant among those closest to him, the current president signed into law a bill that benefits sick veterans, and called out our good friend Jon Stewart for his tireless efforts to get the bill passed. Next up, our rockstar-in-residence Joe Walsh tells Late Show fans all about VetsAid before Stephen shares two special announcements about our house band. And White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre makes her first visit to The Late Show to give Stephen some good news about how she and President Biden react when they see us poking fun at them on our late night comedy show. Stick around for more of this Pod Show exclusive extended interview! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Right wing media personalities and their fans are taking the raid of T****’s home pretty hard, while the spike in food prices is prompting the well-to-do to flock to lower priced chains like IHOP and Applebee’s. A working actor since age 6, ‘Succession’ star Kieran Culkin has a knack for learning his lines quickly, which can really get under Brian Cox’s skin. Look for Kieran at this year’s Emmy Awards where he and his co-stars are nominated for a record 14 acting awards! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FBI’s raid of the former president’s home is apparently part of an ongoing investigation by the National Archives and Records Administration. Meanwhile, the current president’s recent accomplishments are being celebrated online with “Dark Brandon” memes. And Ben Stiller is nominated for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series for his work on the series, ‘Severance,’ one of the show’s 14 nominations at this year’s Emmy Awards. Listen as he explains the premise of the series to Stephen, which is available to stream now on AppleTV+ Stick around for more of this exclusive extended interview with Ben Stiller, only on The Late Show Pod Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen celebrates the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act which will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by about 40%, and looks at the drama surrounding Alex Jones and the $49 million judgment in his defamation trial. Next, there’s no hotter celebrity feud than the beef between Stephen Colbert and Mindy Kaling. Find out what they’re fighting about in this Pod Show exclusive extended interview, then stick around as Mindy shares a preview of the new season of her hit Netflix show, ‘Never Have I Ever.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm makes her first visit to The Late Show to discuss the details of the massive climate bill that just passed the Senate in this Pod Show exclusive extended interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… We had to blur photos of the anatomically-correct headstone a woman in Mexico had custom built for her grave site, and candy lovers in Canada have a chance to turn their passion into a career. And cat food brand Fancy Feast opened a new restaurant concept in NYC aimed at cat lovers, and the Japanese have developed an ingenious way to keep pets cool on hot summer days.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen breaks out the good stuff to help actor Colman Domingo celebrate his first Emmy nomination for his role in HBO's hit series, 'Euphoria.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen finds out why New Jersey-based celebs like Lil Stevie Van Zandt are getting involved in the Pennsylvania Senate race, and he introduces a brand new long-running segment that will ensure he gets his facts straight. And don’t believe everything you read on RadarOnline, Stephen's not going anywhere! The man with one of the greatest music careers of all time, James Taylor, shares a few words of wisdom about how he approaches his stage performances. Stick around for more of this exclusive extended interview with James Taylor, and check out his latest album, ‘American Standard.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kansas voters upheld abortion rights by 59% to 41% in yesterday’s election, and scientists have really bad news about some of our favorite foods. Ron Howard points out that his two most recent films, ‘Thirteen Lives’ and ‘We Feed People,’ both feature people selflessly volunteering to help others. ‘Thirteen Lives’ is in theaters now and coming to Prime Video this Friday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden announced a successful drone strike which took out a long-sought Al Qaeda target in Afghanistan, and the Chinese government threatened a litany of military actions in response to Speaker Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan. Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor, aka the guys from our favorite podcast, ‘Pod Save America,’ offer their analysis of today’s big story - the drone strike that took out Ayman Al-Zawahiri - and the larger context around President Biden’s decision to bring America’s war in Afghanistan to an end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our friend Jon Stewart went nuclear on Ted Cruz after the Texas Senator carried out a vindictive vote to deny benefits to sick veterans, and SPAM is getting locked up in Penn Station. Patton Oswalt dishes out some real talk about Stephen Colbert’s hosting style at last week’s Comic Con panel for Amazon’s upcoming ‘Lord of the Rings’ series. Stick around for more with Patton Oswalt, and look for his new film, ‘I Love My Dad,’ which hits theaters this Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BJ Novak stops by to talk about his new film, “Vengeance,” and to catch Stephen up on some of the products he unknowingly endorses around the world. And in a story you won't hear on TV, B.J. tells Stephen what it was like crashing in Bob Odenkirk's house. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… We know where Jennifer Lopez got the idea for her nude birthday photo shoot, and Stephen bravely takes a sip of Velveeta’s unforgivable spin on the dirty martini. In search of some fresh nightmare fuel? Look no further than this story about reanimated spider corpses. Also, Stephen raises a glass of bittersweet orange drink in celebration of the merger between Spirit Airlines and JetBlue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Brett Gelman was best known for playing a jerk on “Fleabag,” fans sometimes approached him with mean things to say. That’s all changed now that his “Stranger Things” character Murray Bauman is seen as a badass. The fourth season of “Stranger Things” is streaming now on Netflix! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Senate Democrats announced a surprise deal that would lower health care costs, reduce the deficit and combat climate change, and New York City residents are on edge as inflation has nearly doubled the price of a beloved bodega staple. ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl says the Jan 6 Committee hopes to ask Mike Pompeo why he and other cabinet members came close to invoking the 25th Amendment to remove the former president from office following the insurrection. Stick around for more with Jonathan Karl and check out his new book, “Betrayal,” which is available everywhere now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Attorney General Merrick Garland has made it clear he intends to hold the former president responsible for any crimes related to the insurrection, and recent polling shows a majority of Democrat voters are hoping the current president won’t run again in 2024. Next, Stephen finds it hard to believe that St. Vincent has never been invited to play the National Anthem for her hometown team, the Dallas Cowboys, so he sends this open letter to the team to encourage them to right this wrong. And please keep an eye out for Amanda Seyfried’s missing tortoise, who escaped from his theme-park-like enclosure at her upstate New York farm recently. Stick around for more with the star of “The Dropout,” which is streaming now on Hulu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen recommends Ben & Jerry’s Americone Dream to anyone who is upset about the loss of the Choco Taco, and he looks at a bombshell report from the New York Times about the former president’s scheme to send fake electors to Congress after the 2020 election. Charlamagne Tha God returns to The Late Show to discuss the state of affairs in America’s political life, and the list of things he wishes Democrats would do with their congressional majority. Stick around for more with Charlamagne Tha God and check out his show, “Hell of A Week,” when it premieres this Thursday after “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former almost-president Al Gore issued a stark warning about the consequences of not acting to clean up the Earth’s atmosphere, and Republican Senator Josh Hawley made a laughable claim at a meeting of conservatives last weekend.  Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin returns to The Late Show for a three part interview that begins with a reminder that autocrats and dictators around the world are working together to subvert democratic institutions and ideals, and likens the former president to a mafia boss, who often succeeds at evading prosecution but could be taken down by the Department of Justice and the investigative work of the Jan 6 Committee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Hollywood has spent twelve years judging bakers and doling out infrequent handshakes on "The Great British Baking Show." Listen to this exclusive extended Pod Show kitchen demo as he teaches Stephen how to make a beautiful braided bread loaf from scratch, and check out his new book, "Bake," which is available everywhere now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile... Our good friend Drew Barrymore is the most enthusiastic weather-lover we know, and New Zealand may soon update a law that allows people to defecate in public as long as no one is watching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Pollan returns to The Late Show in this extended Pod Show exclusive with an update on how attitudes towards psychedelic drugs are shifting in America, along with the legal framework around their use in therapeutic settings. Check out Michael's latest book, "This Is Your Mind on Plants," and his show, "How To Change Your Mind," streaming now on Netflix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Colbert goes LIVE following the eighth televised hearing of the January 6th Committee, which focused on the former president’s inaction as the insurrection took place, and featured footage of Sen. Josh Hawley fleeing the violence. The host of “All In with Chris Hayes” on MSNBC joins us for #LateShowLIVE to help Stephen break down the revelations from the eighth televised hearing of the Jan. 6th Committee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sylvester Stallone is apparently ignoring California’s new rules aimed at conserving water during the current drought, and “End Of Days” star Arnold Schwarzenegger has been credibly accused of passing gas into a fellow actor’s face on the set of that film. GRAMMY winner and “Law & Order: SVU” star Ice-T makes his first visit to The Ed Sullivan Theater in this Pod Show extended interview to talk to Stephen about the lessons in his new book, “Split Decision,” which he co-authored with a childhood friend who spent decades in prison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen celebrates his dog Benny’s third birthday, peeks across the pond at the sweltering heat in Europe, and takes a look at what Steve Bannon may say about the former president when he testifies before the Jan. 6th Committee. And the great Ethan Hawke returns to The Late Show for a Pod Show extended interview about the new film, “The Last Movie Stars,” which paints a detailed portrait of the lives and works of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Late Show Pod Show is BACK from break with this all new extended episode! Stephen checks on our friends in Europe who are experiencing a record-setting heat wave, and announces that The Late Show will broadcast LIVE this Thursday after the next public hearing by the Jan. 6th Committee. The great Billy Crystal returns to The Late Show in this Pod Show extended interview and shares some of his trademark impressions, including a spot-on Bob Woodward by way of Carol Channing. Stick around for more with Billy Crystal and check him out on Broadway starring in, “Mr. Saturday Night,” now playing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To celebrate the 53rd anniversary of NASA's Apollo 11 mission this week, enjoy this special astronaut combo from The Late Show vault. First up, Stephen's talk with Astronaut Jessica Meir LIVE from The International Space Station: recorded in the early days of the coronavirus lockdown. Next, legendary Apollo astronaut Buzz Aldrin assures our audience that the moon landing was NOT faked, but dishes out some other spicy pieces of lunar gossip in "Moon Scoops." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic flipped interview, Stephen Colbert tells Conan O'Brien how being rejected to write for Conan actually helped Stephen celebrate his 25th marriage anniversary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From this day forth: you cannot say your favorite band is the Beatles. That's like saying your favorite taste is flavor. Here's a double-header from the vault of one our favorite classic comedy bits: The Big Furry Hat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Arnett and Stephen talk about the time Will was dressed as Batman backstage at the Academy Awards, his podcast, "SmartLess," and the joys of blowing up epic LEGO builds on "LEGO Masters." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daily Show host and 'Born a Crime' author Trevor Noah thinks Jeff Bezos' net worth is too high to be taking his own d*** pics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you don't know his favorite smell, or what he thinks happens when we die, do you really know Seth Rogen? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legendary local newsman Ron Burgundy (portrayed by the incomparable Will Ferrell) took over late night TV for one night in August 2019, and The Late Show got his exclusive debut stand-up comedy set right on the Ed Sullivan stage. Listen as Burgundy tells Stephen Colbert why the Ferris Bueller Report is his pick for the top news story of 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Resident of The Internet, comedian John Mulaney, joined Stephen Colbert to announce real events that were available to attend online during the early days of the COVID-19 lockdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… Chaos reigns in the land of condiments, as Canadians are eating popsicles made with ketchup and genuine French Dijon mustard is in short supply.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you don't know his favorite sandwich, or which animal scares him the most, do you really know Billy Crystal? Stephen Colbert went deep with Mr. Saturday Night himself in this edition of America's favorite Late Show segment, The Colbert Questionert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Ronan Farrow returned to The Late Show before our break to discuss his new HBO documentary, "Endangered," which is out now on HBO and HBO Max. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Colbert's sit-down interview with President Barack Obama was so epic, so action-packed, that it couldn't fit into just one episode. Join Stephen for this Obama-Rama Extravagama as he introduces part two of his chat with the author of the best-selling book "A Promised Land" and stick around for this entire episode as President Obama touches on the challenges facing then President-elect Biden, reflects on military actions taken during his tenure in office, and shares his secrets for staying grounded in trying times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Barack Obama shared his frustrations about the White House's failed pandemic response in "A" Late Show's first exclusive in-person interview during the coronavirus outbreak in 2020. The former president's book, "A Promised Land," goes through the events that led to his decision to run for president and why Michelle Obama originally said "no" to the idea. Stick around to hear Stephen Colbert challenge President Barack Obama to a very special game of basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're celebrating the 4th of July at The Late Show Pod Show with everyone's favorite fake TV President, Selina Meyer! In their last TV interview together as a cast, the stars of 'VEEP' shared their first impressions of early scripts and favorite improvised moments with superfan Stephen Colbert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The next great American musical is here about one of the lesser-known founding fathers, and its name is "Button!" Enjoy this blast from the past as Stephen talks to Lin-Manuel Miranda about "Hamilton," New York and his influences, and stick around for a musical performance you won't want to miss this Independence Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Colbert celebrated the LGBTQIA+ community with a roundup of the most colorful stories from this year’s Pride Month.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watching Sen. Ted Cruz criticize one of his books during the confirmation hearing for Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson did not deter author Ibram X. Kendi from pursuing his mission to encourage all Americans, especially children, to learn how to be antiracist. Check out Kendi’s two latest books, “Goodnight Racism” and “How to Raise an Antiracist,” available everywhere now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The last day of this year’s Supreme Court session brought us a potentially devastating ruling that limits the power of the EPA, and the historic swearing in of the country’s first Black woman justice, Ketanji Brown Jackson. In lighter news, Stephen introduced a new segment that tracks this summer’s hottest trends, The Late Show’s “Crotch Wotch.” Stephen welcomes the incredible Heidi Klum to The Late Show for a two-part interview that begins with a preview of the new season of the fashion design competition show she co-hosts with longtime collaborator Tim Gunn, “Making The Cut,” streaming now on Amazon Prime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The former president publicly went after Cassidy Hutchinson after her testimony in front of the Jan. 6th Committee, and he may have attempted to intimidate her behind the scenes as well. Over at the Supreme Court, their recent rulings regarding religion further erode the idea that America’s government should operate independently of any church. And Rep. Kinzinger tells Stephen that the Jan. 6th Committee was aware of threats against Cassidy Hutchinson’s safety and that’s why her testimony was given at a hastily-announced surprise hearing on June 28th. He also addresses his frustration with the DOJ’s handling of people who refuse to testify before the Jan. 6th Committee, and lays out the bottom-line purpose of the committee: to make the coup plotters pay for their crimes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s surprise Jan. 6th Committee hearing featured testimony from Cassidy Hutchinson who described shockingly violent behavior by the former president and damning details about how White House officials knew things could get out of control at the “Stop The Steal” rally. Next, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez returns to The Late Show with her assessment of today’s Jan. 6th Committee hearing and her assertion that any member of congress who sought a pardon for their role in the insurrection should be expelled from their seat in the House of Representatives. The Congresswoman also says Democrats, in particular President Biden, need to show the American people they are ready to fight and to create leverage by signaling willingness to expand the Supreme Court and end the filibuster in the Senate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen reacts to the Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade, and introduces a new way for women in the United States to find out what rights they still have. Our friend Wanda Sykes returns to The Late Show to chat with Stephen about her Netflix show, “The Upshaws,” and her honest reaction to the Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices