The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

The war against Iran is making America’s affordability crisis worse, Stephen imagines a future beyond President Trump, and VP Vance sounds ridiculous criticizing the Pope. Oscar-winner Anne Hathaway was thrilled to reunite with the “supergroup” of elite actors who are her co-stars in “The Devil Wears Prada” films, including Stanley Tucci who clearly owes her a meal. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some of his most ardent supporters are concerned that President Trump may be the Antichrist, a top official at FEMA might have a substance abuse problem, and Stephen uses The Get It On Cam to encourage Americans to raise the fertility rate. Billy Crystal announces his upcoming return to Broadway in a one-man show he wrote amid the chaos of the devastating 2025 wildfires in Los Angeles, which took the house his family had called home for over 40 years.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Laura Benanti guest stars as America’s first lady, and addresses last week’s bizarre press conference about her involvement with Jeffrey Epstein. Vice President Vance returned empty-handed from negotiations with Iran, President Trump is no closer to achieving his war goals, and the president deleted an AI-generated image of himself that many found blasphemous. A nice woman in a “DoorDash Grandma” t-shirt got a front row seat to Donald Trump’s chaotic relationship with the press when the president asked her to stick around for a news conference following her appearance in the Oval Office. Emmy-winner Maya Rudolph is making her Broadway debut in a show she calls “goofy and weird and bitchy and ridiculous and over-the-top.” Catch her in “Oh, Mary!” starting April 28th, tickets are available now at https://www.ohmaryplay.com.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you don't know his favorite sandwich, do you really know the hilarious Jim Gaffigan? Find out when he takes the patented Colbert Questionert! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meanwhile… Washington, D.C. is battling a rat infestation, AI guru Sam Altman says it’ll take another year before his chatbot can start a timer, and scientists are warning people not to try a trending home remedy for hemorrhoids. And American television host Stephen Colbert checks in on the rest of the world in his long-running international news segment, "What's Going On Over There?" To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedian Pete Holmes says being 47 years old isn't so bad when you are the father of a youngster who loves to be pushed on the playground swings. Pete's new comedy special, "Silly Silly Fun Boy," is available now on the 800 Pound Gorilla streaming service and YouTube. His first book for children, "Spells To Cast On Your Parents," is available for pre-order now. Originally aired March 11, 2026. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GRAMMY-winning singer and songwriter Brandi Carlile says the best part of her job is documenting the phases of her personal life and connecting with other people through the songs she creates. In this EXTENDED interview, Brand and Stephen talk more about why she traveled to Minnesota to show solidarity with a community that was being brutalized by the federal government. Check out Brandi Carlile's performance on The Late Show on our YouTube page, and grab tickets to “The Human Tour” at https://www.brandicarlile.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No one seems to know if the war against Iran is over, we’re learning more about how Israel’s prime minister convinced President Trump to launch the war, and JD Vance brought his trademark charisma to a rally for Hungarian strongman Viktor Orbán. Emmy-winner Bryan Cranston doggedly pursued the creator of “Malcolm In The Middle” about reuniting the cast, even though his character Hal was routinely subjected to physical stunts like having his body covered in bees. Watch “Malcolm In The Middle: Life’s Still Unfair” this Friday on Hulu. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The crew of NASA’s Artemis II mission completed their historic journey around the moon, President Trump threatened to destroy an entire civilization, and a top official at FEMA has a wild story about teleporting to a Waffle House. As a teenage girl, Oprah Winfrey prayed every day that Paul McCartney would come sweep her off her feet. Little did she know that she would one day stand shoulder to shoulder with the Beatle as their careers were celebrated at the Kennedy Center Honors. Catch new episodes of “The Oprah Podcast” every Tuesday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump boasted about plans to blow up civilian infrastructure in Iran, children attending a White House Easter event got an earful from the president, and the Artemis II crew has flown farther than any human has gone before. Iconic actor Keanu Reeves stops by to chat about his latest project, a film which also stars Susan Lucci and Martin Scorsese, in which Reeves plays a grown up child star with a troubled past. Watch “Outcome” starting this Friday on AppleTV. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Late night television legend Arsenio Hall reveals his unorthodox method of snagging celebrity guests for his groundbreaking late night show, and recalls many of the musicians who got their first big break on the program. His memoir, “Arsenio,” is available now. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meanwhile… A dolphin is trying to be like Mike, a big box store is selling a 10-pound chocolate Easter bunny, and bird experts say woodpeckers grunt like tennis players while they peck holes in trees. And science-loving late night host Stephen Colbert brings you all the latest scientific developments from the world of science in his science-focused segment, “The Sound of Science.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you don’t know which animal she thinks is scariest, or whether she prefers the window or aisle seat on flights, do you really know Hollywood superstar Scarlett Johansson? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Space fans are over the moon about the successful launch of Artemis II, Attorney General Pam Bondi lost her job today, and President Trump’s primetime speech about the Iran war was all over the map. In this extended interview with Stephen Colbert, legendary musician Paul Simon talks about moving to Europe in the 1960s, busking on the streets of Paris, taking requests at his concerts, and some of the lyricists he most admires. Go to our YouTube channel to see a performance by Paul Simon and grab tickets for this summer’s “A Quiet Celebration” tour at tour.paulsimon.com.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An administration official insists that President Trump is playing “12-dimensional chess” with his Iran war strategy, the president reportedly had a very bad time at today’s Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship, and NASA’s Artemis II mission launched four astronauts towards the moon today. American treasure Meryl Streep shares a clip from “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” and points out that the original film was made on a shoestring budget compared to the sequel. Stick around for more from this EXTENDED interview with Meryl Streep and watch “The Devil Wears Prada 2” in theaters May 1st.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump appears willing to walk away from the disaster he created in the Middle East, Pope Leo XIV rejected the idea that Jesus would support America’s war, and a judge ruled that Trump must cease work on his White House ballroom. Tony-winner Nathan Lane treats Stephen Colbert and the Ed Sullivan Theater audience to a special performance of “Laughing Matters,” accompanied by composer and lyricist Marc Shaiman. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Over eight million people marched in the third “No Kings” protest, President Trump appears to be making up his Iran war strategy on-the-fly, and the war is causing global economic pain and shortages of resources like helium. The Late Show is raising money for World Central Kitchen with a special t-shirt that celebrates the show’s upcoming series finale, and President Trump’s name and likeness will soon appear on official U.S. currency. Grab one of the t-shirts today at colbertlateshow.com/ebay.  Emmy-winner John Mulaney had some explaining to do when, during a tour of Graceland with his Elvis-loving son, the boy asked if he could meet The King. Tickets to Mulaney’s “Mister Whatever” standup comedy tour at www.johnmulaney.com. David Byrne talks about what makes his latest album and tour, titled “Who Is The Sky?,” different from his previous work, “American Utopia.” One thing that is very different is the use of video footage of Trump’s immigration raids, which Byrne shows on video screens while performing a Talking Heads classic, “Life During Wartime.” Watch as the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer explains why he delves into politics on this tour, and check out our YouTube page for a performance of a song from “Who Is The Sky?”  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GRAMMY-winner Dave Matthews tells Stephen Colbert that his first concert was Pete Seeger, who performed his legendary American folk songs from the back of a flatbed truck. More recently, David Byrne's career-spanning live show has been a major source of inspiration. After you're done listening to this Pod Show EXCLUSIVE extended interview, head over to the Late Show's YouTube channel to watch Dave Matthews perform THREE SONGS! You can grab tickets for Dave Matthews Band's upcoming tour dates at davematthewsband.com/tour. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Late Show writer and certified young single person Eliana Kwartler joins Stephen for an examination of the latest dating trends among young people. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony-winning actor David Alan Grier tells Stephen about his passion for medicine, his early efforts to become a musician, and more in this Pod Show exclusive extended cut of their conversation. Watch David Alan Grier in "St. Denis Medical" airing Monday nights on NBC. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this Late Show Pod Show exclusive, Stephen Colbert dives deep into his comedic philosophy with an impromptu, well-cited, essay-like definition in tonight's edition of 'Late Show Vocab.' Then hear an extended cut of Stephen's interview with comedy legend and friend-of-the-show Robert Smigel, where they talk about the early days of writing on 'The Dana Carvey Show' and 'TV Funhouse' together and a memorable experience Smigel had with Al Pacino. "Humor Me with Robert Smigel and Friends" is available May 8th wherever you get your podcasts, and "Night of Too Many Stars" is at the Hollywood Bowl on May 7th. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen Colbert is talking cents on the podcast tonight in another exclusive Pod Show visit! Plus, Stephen and his producer Becca get into a new round of 'Late Show Vocab' to explain behind-the-scenes shorthand used by our comedy writers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It just wouldn't be a "Stephen Presents" podcast if our host didn't get a little bit off track and tell an epic behind-the-scenes story about The Colbert Report's week in Iraq in 2009, would it? Tune in for the whole ride this week as Stephen graces the Pod Show with more exclusive stories, and enjoy tonight's discussion of the very viral pita concoction from Jeff Daniels' Colbert Questionert! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen Colbert makes another special appearance on The Late Show Pod Show and goes over The Ed Sullivan Theater’s WPA history with our producer Becca. Then launch into a truly unforgettable Colbert Questionert with a rock legend - because if you don’t know his favorite sandwich, or whether he prefers cats or dogs, do you really know Pete Townshend? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bestselling author and Booker Prize winner George Saunders talks about obsessively revising his work, seeing things from a dead character's perspective, and why works of fiction can help people make sense of difficult realities. And in this EXCLUSIVE extended interview, hear Stephen and George talk more about writer's block and their favorite Flannery O'Connor short stories, only on The Late Show Pod Show! His latest book, "Vigil," is available now. Stick around for an even more in-depth interview with The Late Show Book Club, when our bookworm producer Ali chats with George Saunders about the music that inspires him to write, the Russian short story he thinks will change your life, and his favorite advice for aspiring writers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meanwhile... A steak house chain established a new dress code, there's weird new polling about what a tooth is worth, and experts say it's best to keep your cats inside. Next, Stephen Colbert dives deep into the manosphere to look at some of the latest aesthetic trends for American men. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Director, actor and writer Maggie Gyllenhaal's EXTENDED cut of her latest Late Show visit to discuss her new movie, "The Bride!," which seeks to tell the story of the woman in Frankenstein's monster's life from her own perspective for the first time on film. "The Bride!" is in theaters now. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Friend of the show Chef José Andrés stops by to help Stephen launch the brand new “The Last Show” t-shirt, which is available now at colbertlateshow.com/ebay with all profits going to World Central Kitchen. Next, the chef & humanitarian is cooking with fire as he teaches Stephen how to make his signature paella dish and a red-hot rum drink. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kim Jong Un was re-elected as North Korea’s leader, Trump’s counterterrorism chief quit over the Iran war, Rep. Markwayne Mullin might not be the best pick to run DHS, and cousins can still marry each other in Florida. Friend of the show Edward Norton stops by with no project to promote, just a poem in his back pocket. Hear this extended cut of Stephen’s interview with Edward Norton including a performance of a section from Walt Whitman’s “Crossing Brooklyn Ferry.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

America’s allies aren’t lining up to join the war against Iran, Stephen shares his enthusiasm for the MarineTraffic app, and President Trump is threatening to “take” the country of Cuba. Actor Elijah Wood won’t confirm or deny rumors that he’s set to play Frodo again in an upcoming project, and shares that he and his Middle Earth cast-mates keep in touch via a long-running text chain. See “Ready or Not 2: Here I Come” in theaters this Friday.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump told reporters he might bomb Iranian oil facilities for the fun of it, Pete Hegseth is mad at the media for accurately reporting on the war, and the president is having trouble remembering his favorite catchphrases. Tony-winners Trey Parker, Matt Stone and Robert Lopez created an obscenity-riddled Broadway musical so funny that even the Mormon Church itself got in on the joke. GRAMMY-winner Andrew Rannells shares his personal recollections about auditioning for the role of Elder Price in the original Broadway production of “The Book of Mormon,” and says audiences never get upset by the spicy lyrics. Check out our YouTube page for a performance by Andrew Rannells and the Broadway company of “The Book of Mormon!” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you don't know his favorite action movie, or who performed at his first concert, do you really know late night comedy legend Conan O'Brien? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meanwhile... Customers calling a support line were surprised by a malfunctioning AI bot, the home from "The Brady Bunch" is now an official Los Angeles landmark, New Yorkers are bracing for new audio ads in the subway system, Stephen has a few words for the nerds who created an advanced "Lord of the Rings" climate model, tequila magnate George Clooney is introducing a non-alcoholic beer, and researchers claim to have solved the mystery of why cats always land on their feet. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Lithgow makes his tenth appearance on The Late Show and brings along a special poem he wrote for our host in this exclusive EXTENDED Podcast interview. John Lithgow is on Broadway starting this week in “Giant,” find tickets and more information at gianttheplay.com.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump boasted about how much he likes the name "Operation Epic Fury," Iran is following through on threats to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz, Pete Hegseth can't stand the sight of his own face, and Stephen has updates on some real-deal Sasquatch sightings. Comedy icon Wanda Sykes branches out into her first dramatic role in the new film, "Undercard," and she enjoyed every moment of shooting the film in Puerto Rico. "Undercard" is available on demand on March 27th and tickets to the "Please and Thank You" comedy tour are available at https://www.wandasykes.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Energy investors are struggling to keep up as America’s war against Iran roils the markets, President Trump says higher gas prices will be worth it in the long run, and this summer our nation’s capital will host an IndyCar race named “Freedom 250.” CNN Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward joins live from Erbil, Iraq to provide an on-the-ground perspective on what’s happening in the Middle East as the United States and Israel continue their attack on Iran, and as the Pentagon memeifies violent imagery on their official social media. Tune in to CNN for more of Clarissa Ward’s reporting from the Middle East.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is trying to have it both ways on the Iran war, Pete Hegseth oversaw an historic surge in Pentagon spending on food and housewares, the nation’s capitol will host an IndyCar race this summer, and the president is making all the men in his orbit wear shoes from Florsheim. Oscar-nominated actress Michelle Pfeiffer says she signed on to star in “The Madison” without ever seeing a script, but she did seek advice from legendary actress Helen Mirren on what to expect when working with “Yellowstone” creator Taylor Sheridan. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iran selected a new leader without seeking America’s approval, President Trump wore a novelty hat to an event honoring soldiers killed in action, and the president insulted his Spanish-speaking guests at the first meeting of the Shield of the Americas. National security analyst and podcast host Paul Rieckhoff describes President Trump’s use of the military as “all gas, no brakes” and says that Congress is utterly failing by ceding control of America’s warfighting to the president. New episodes of the podcast “Independent Americans” are available on Wednesdays wherever you get your podcasts.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Acclaimed actor Harvey Guillén is set to make his Broadway debut next month in “The Rocky Horror Show,” and he tells Stephen what it was like to walk into the iconic Studio 54 nightclub space for the first time with his cast-mates. “The Rocky Horror Show” opens March 26th. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Brandini is making balloon animals to help pay off his med school debt, Megan Thee Stallion is headed to Broadway to star in "Moulin Rouge," and parents are being warned not to pack pre-made cocktails in their kids' school lunch bags. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Beloved comedian Maria Bamford stops by to catch up with Stephen about life in Minnesota, early-morning stand-up shows, and what it's like being the subject of a documentary. The doc, "Paralyzed By Hope: The Maria Bamford Story," is screening at SXSW this month and you can find tickets to Maria Bamford's comedy tour at ⁠https://mariabamford.com⁠. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is replacing Kristi Noem after her disastrous performance at televised congressional hearings, we’re learning more about how poorly trained Noem’s ICE agents are thanks to testimony from a whistleblower, and RFK Jr. may soon regret attacking one of New England’s most beloved brands. Stephen’s friend and fellow late night host Jimmy Fallon stops by for his first interview on The Late Show. Watch as the two reminisce about the good times they’ve shared, including a mind-blowing trip to meet Pope Francis, and sing along as Jimmy Fallon pays tribute to Stephen in the most Fallon way possible: with a song. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump keeps undermining his administration’s own talking points about the combat operations against Iran, Israel’s foreign minister threatened “elimination” to anyone selected as Iran’s next supreme leader, and the CEO of McDonald’s is making food influencer videos.  “Rooster” star Steve Carell stops by to help Stephen Colbert raise some cash for World Central Kitchen by auctioning off one-of-a-kind pieces of television history ahead of the series finale of The Late Show. Learn more about what's up for grabs at colbertlateshow.com/ebay. Beloved comedian and actor Steve Carell recalls his Second City pal Chris Farley as “a force of nature” and says it was impossible to succeed as his understudy, especially in scenes like Farley’s signature character Matt Foley who lived “in a van down by the river.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The State Department wants Americans to leave the Middle East but won’t provide transportation, President Trump says the biggest bombs have yet to fall, and U.S. commanders are telling troops that Trump was appointed by Jesus to bring about Armageddon by starting a war in Iran. Oscar-nominated actor Jake Gyllenhaal reaches between the cushions of The Late Show’s guest chair to find a note left for him by his big sister and lifelong director, Maggie Gyllenhaal. Their new film “The Bride!” is in theaters this Friday.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump still hasn’t told the American people why he’s bombing Iran, the U.S. and Israel have sent mixed messages about whether the goal is regime change, and Secretary Hegseth boasted that the military will disregard customary rules of engagement during this campaign. Brett McGurk, CNN national security analyst and former Middle East advisor to four presidents, warns in this EXTENDED conversation that President Trump has entered into a war without communicating clear objectives and a clear plan on how to achieve them. Tony-winner Daniel Radcliffe explains that while his new Broadway show “Every Brilliant Thing” is technically a one-man-show, the high level of audience participation ensures that he’s not acting alone every night. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emmy-winner Bradley Whitford returns to The Late Show to indulge Stephen in some "The West Wing" nostalgia and to offer a sneak peek at his new film, which was written and directed by his wife, Amy Landecker. "For Worse" is in theaters this Friday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meanwhile... Scientists examined the body of a man who may have had three penises, zoo employees observed an intense staring contest between a giraffe and an ostrich, singles in New York City are grappling on first dates, a surgeon is making balloon animals to pay off his med school debt, and a man accidentally gained control of 7,000 robot vacuums. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you don't know her favorite smell, or what she thinks happens when we die, do you really know Emma Thompson? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A camel beauty contest in Oman was marred by a cheating scandal, President Trump seems poised to attack Iran without first justifying it to the American people, and the president’s pick for Surgeon General is a wellness influencer without an active license to practice medicine. Actors Kurt and Wyatt Russell sit down for a joint, EXTENDED interview with Stephen Colbert that starts with a chat about Stephen’s favorite feel-good film, “The Thing,” which stars Kurt Russell and leaves viewers searching for answers about the mysterious ending. Watch Kurt & Wyatt in season two of “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” on AppleTV. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The only people who liked President Trump’s State of the Union speech were the thirstiest MAGA buttkissers, it’s unclear why the DOJ didn’t search Jeffrey Epstein’s storage units despite having a warrant, and Stephen takes a look at a big fight brewing between the Pentagon and an artificial intelligence company. GRAMMY- and Oscar-nominated singer and actress Teyana Taylor is basking in the well-deserved glow of praise she’s receiving for her performance as Perfidia Beverly Hills in “One Battle After Another.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen Colbert delivers his LIVE monologue following President Trump’s record-setting State of the Union address, where the unpopular leader demonized Democrats and touted his policy that kicked millions of Americans off food stamps. Not present at the speech were the gold medal-winning women of Team USA Hockey who declined the president’s invitation and chose instead to celebrate their achievement alongside Flavor Flav in Las Vegas. Brilliant journalist John Dickerson offers an historical perspective on why Congress invites the president to deliver a yearly speech to the chamber, and why the founders carefully set up a system that awards equal powers to the three branches of  government.  Listen to his podcasts, “Navel Gazing” and Slate’s “Political Gabfest,” available wherever you get your podcasts. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A tumultuous snowstorm pummeled the Northeast, the United States won big in hockey and figure skating at the Olympics, and the Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s tariffs. Former Senator Jeff Flake is revealed as the winner of an extra special item that was up for grabs in The Late Show’s charity auction. Check http://colbertlateshow.com/ebay now for your chance to bid on one-of-a-kind television memorabilia items from The Late Show. All proceeds go to support the mission of our friends at World Central Kitchen! Emmy-winner Ray Romano recalls his many appearances on David Letterman’s “Late Show,” and shares the story of going numb from anxiety before his first time performing on “The Tonight Show." Catch him on Broadway now in “All Out” at the Nederlander Theater. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Best-selling author Michael Pollan returns to The Late Show to chat with Stephen about the difference between awareness and consciousness, and what the latest science says about life forms like bacteria, insects and plants. Grab a copy of his latest book, “A World Appears: A Journey Into Consciousness,” available everywhere next Tuesday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meanwhile... Stephen reveals the reason people eat at places like Applebee's, Logan Paul made millions flipping a rare Pokémon card, couples are flocking to a secret "kissing room" in Grand Central Station, and a rare ice formation has emerged in upstate New York. And because Stephen Colbert loves science, he wants to tell you all the latest science in his science segment, The Sound Of Science. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Best-selling author Walter Isaacson describes the Declaration of Independence as "America's mission statement" and argues that the ideals of equality set forth in the opening line of the document reflected the hopes of the country"s founders, not the reality of existing civil rights at the time. "The Greatest Sentence Ever Written" is available now. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A major figure in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal is finally facing consequences, President Trump held the first meeting of his Board of Peace, and the fallout from President Obama’s comment about alien life forms continues. Emmy-winner Melissa McCarthy stops by to show some love to Stephen and to share a truly surreal story about getting a call from Barbra Streisand and finding herself headed to the music legend’s home to record a duet. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Pope turned down Trump’s invitation to join the made-up Board of Peace, the president’s approval numbers have never been lower, RFK Jr. and Kid Rock posted a cringe workout video from Kid’s home gym, and Stephen has heartwarming news about a young monkey named Punch. “The Epstein Class” is a phrase coined by Senator Jon Ossoff to refer to the ultra-wealthy and political elites who are operating as if the rules don’t apply to them. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Several major holidays including Lunar New Year, Ramadan and Mardi Gras converged today, Americans are less hopeful than ever, several business leaders and European politicians have been ousted over their ties to Jeffrey Epstein, and Stephen reads some titillating poetry written by California gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell. Next up, Stephen Colbert goes on the record about his interview with Texas State Rep. James Talarico, the FCC’s “equal time” rule, and today’s statement from CBS. And Kaitlan Collins talks about the conversations she’s had with women who survived sexual abuse at the hands of Jeffrey Epstein and others in his circle, and what motivates those women to continue to press for their abusers to be brought to justice. Watch “The Source with Kaitlan Collins” weeknights on CNN. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this Pod Show exclusive BONUS episode, Stephen Colbert explains to his broadcast audience that a new directive from Brendan Carr’s FCC makes it next to impossible for CBS to air his interview with Texas State Rep. James Talarico on CBS. Then hear what couldn't go on TV last night, and get the online-exclusive interview that touches on the issues raised in Talarico's campaign for the Democratic nomination for Senate including the separation of church and state, the dangers of consolidated corporate-owned media, and the fabricated culture wars pushed by Republicans in states like Texas. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The alleged affair between DHS Sec. Kristi Noem and her advisor Corey Lewandowski is reportedly making life hell for their staffers, President Obama backpedaled after telling a podcaster that aliens are real, and you should think twice before taking nutrition advice from the chatbot on the new HHS website. Beloved actress Jennifer Garner knows how to live life to the fullest, whether it’s taking her mom to Canada to see the Northern Lights, or enjoying the unique pleasures of a snow day in New York City. Watch the Season Two premiere of “The Last Thing He Told Me” this Friday on AppleTV.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oscar-nominated writer and director Ryan Coogler talks about what it takes to stay on top of his game as a director, and bonds with Stephen over their shared love of the film, "The Thing." Coogler's Golden Globe-winning film "Sinners" has returned to theaters for a limited time. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you don't know his favorite action movie, or which five words he would use to describe the rest of his life, do you really know legendary musician "Weird" Al Yankovic? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this exclusive Pod Show introduction, Stephen tells the Late Show listeners why Yo-Yo Ma loves coming on the show, and why the show loves having him! Then hear the national treasure and virtuoso's EXTENDED conversation about music, energy, and how humans relate to the rest of the natural world. Go to YouTube.com/ColbertLateShow for a performance by Yo-Yo Ma and listen to the "Our Common Nature" podcast, available now. Yo-Yo Ma originally aired January 13th, 2026. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this extra long, extra exclusive Pod Show introduction, Stephen Colbert and his producer Becca talk about carousels, The Knack, reading from a prompter, what it's like being interviewed by Terry Gross, and more behind-the-scenes thoughts and feelings that you won't hear Stephen talk about anywhere else! Then enjoy this beautiful, extended interview with radio icon Terry Gross, featuring stories from early in her life and career that we didn't have time to air on TV. Terry Gross originally aired January 8th, 2026. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen's on the podcast telling the origin story of The Late Show's resident First Lady: Broadway star and friend-of-the-show Laura Benanti! Hear her latest performance as Melania, followed by a conversation with Stephen as her lovely self from 2017 when she explains how she first prepared for her iconic impression. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen Colbert jumps on the podcast to rave about the hospital drama everybody's talking about before a podcast-exclusive extended interview with everyone's favorite TV nurse, Emmy-winner Katherine LaNasa! New episodes of "The Pitt" premiere Thursdays on HBO Max. Tune in all week long for more behind-the-scenes Stephen on The Late Show Pod Show! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen returns to the podcast booth for a week of exclusive behind-the-scenes stories you won't hear anywhere else! Tonight, he slides down memory lane and recalls his bobsled run at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games before launching into an extended interview with friend of the show, Tim Meadows. The actor, comedian and "kitty daddy" reunites with his old friend Stephen Colbert for a hilarious discussion about music, pet parenthood, his new life in Detroit, and his new CBS comedy, "DMV." Tim Meadows originally aired October 14th, 2025. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you don’t know the first concert he attended, or which animal he fears most, do you really know legendary director James Cameron? Watch his latest film, “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” in theaters now. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evie McGee Colbert stops by to help her sweetie Stephen pick out the perfect cards for Valentine’s Day, but before they get started, Stephen has a surprise for his lovely wife.  The Late Show Pod Show has the EXCLUSIVE extended segment with the Colberts that you won't hear anywhere else! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Writer, podcaster and the official chaplain of Colbert Nation, Father James Martin, tells Stephen in this podcast-exclusive EXTENDED interview about the life lessons he learned at jobs as varied as dishwasher and corporate executive, and how each functioned as a step on his path towards the priesthood. His book, "Work in Progress," is out now. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump complained about the bad publicity he got after his immigration forces murdered two people in Minneapolis, the United States military has a weapon nicknamed “The Discombobulator,” and there are a surprising number of references to a bran muffin recipe in the Epstein files. Six-time GRAMMY-winner and future Broadway producer James Taylor sits down for a fascinating EXCLUSIVE chat with Stephen Colbert, who asks the Songwriting Hall of Famer to identify which five of his songs are his favorites - only on The Late Show Pod Show! Then check out his live performance in The Ed Sullivan Theater on our YouTube page: www.YouTube.com/ColbertLateShow To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump made misogynistic comments to CNN’s Kaitlan Collins, Speaker Mike Johnson claims to know more about The Bible than the Pope, and journalists are outraged at Jeff Bezos over mass layoffs in the newsroom at The Washington Post. Stage and screen legend Ian McKellen sits down for an extended conversation with Stephen Colbert about his long career as a performer, reprising his roles as Gandalf and Magneto in upcoming films, the unique joys of live theater, and the Shakespeare role he originated in the 1960s which resonates just as loudly today. Grab tickets to see Ian McKellen in “An Ark,” playing now in New York City at The Shed: https://www.theshed.org/program/484-an-ark.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kid Rock is set to headline an unofficial Super Bowl halftime show for conservatives who don’t like Bad Bunny, the mascots for the 2026 Winter Olympics have been revealed, and Chicago residents can visit http://Chicagoshovels.org to vote to name their new snow plow after Stephen Colbert. President Trump is publicly campaigning for Republicans to take control of elections away from the states, and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said “the American people need to understand that it isn’t a crime to party with Mr. Epstein.” Acclaimed actor Mark Ruffalo traces his rebellious nature from his early days clowning around in Kenosha, Wisconsin, all the way through to his acting career where he’s not afraid to fib about his skills in an audition. Then Mark Ruffalo offers a sneak peek at the action in his new film where he plays a jewelry thief alongside co-stars Halle Berry and Chris Hemsworth. “Crime 101” is in theaters next Friday.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is referenced thousands of times and accused of hideous crimes in the latest release of documents from the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, the Department of Justice failed to redact the identities and personal information of many of Epstein’s victims, and the DOJ announced that there will be no investigation into any of the prominent men implicated in the files. “Last Week Tonight” host John Oliver stops by to help Stephen Colbert raise some cash for World Central Kitchen by auctioning off one-of-a-kind pieces of television history ahead of the series finale of The Late Show. Learn more about what’s up for grabs and help raise money for a great cause at http://colbertlateshow.com/ebay.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you don't know the story of her first concert, or her earliest memory, do you really know Hollywood icon Jodie Foster? See her new film, "A Private Life," in theaters now! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meanwhile... Junk from space is falling from the sky, DNA science is helping us learn more about ancient STDs, a Chinese mushroom makes you see tiny people, gym-goers need to go wash their hands right now, Sydney Sweeney has been accused of an undergarment misdemeanor, a bus driver in Delaware did the unthinkable, and scientists announced a big leap forward in robotic speech. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jacob Soboroff, author and Senior Political and National Correspondent for MS NOW, has been on the ground covering Trump's violent immigration policy as put into practice by the likes of Greg Bovino and Tom Homan. His new book, "Firestorm," is both personal, as it chronicles his experience watching his childhood neighborhood burn down in last year's Los Angeles fires, and universal as it serves to warn the public that the fires of the future are here today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boss dropped a fiery anti-ICE protest song, the people of Milan don’t want Trump’s DHS thugs to provide security at the Winter Olympics, the president’s latest MAGA fundraising email is bizarrely threatening, and no one wants to see the First Lady’s movie. Stephen surprises Emmy- and Golden Globe-winner Alexander Skarsgård with a special Late Show gift before deep-diving into the sexy world of Skarsgård’s latest film. “Pillion” is in select theaters February 6th and opens nationwide on February 20th.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Americans are expressing their anger about ICE in some unlikely corners of the internet, Kristi Noem and Stephen Miller are pointing fingers at each other as the administration does damage control over Alex Pretti’s murder, Rep. Ilhan Omar bravely fended off a bizarre attack at a speech in Minneapolis, and 40 million gallons of poo are washing into the Potomac River every day.  If you don’t know his earliest memory, or which five words he’d use to describe the rest of his life, do you really know Super Bowl Halftime show star Bad Bunny? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump tried to clean up the mess he made in Minnesota by moving Greg “Little Napoleon” Bovino out and lambasting Homeland Security head Kristi Noem, the president’s body and mind are in pretty rough shape, and the First Lady’s self-titled film is a box office stinker. It’s so cold in Georgia that ice-covered trees are exploding, America’s premiere weather-predicting mammal could lose his job to a hologram, and the world’s hottest viral toy is a stuffed horse from China. Stephen Colbert’s extended interview with Oscar-winner Sam Rockwell goes delightfully off the rails as the two talk about Rockwell’s early jobs in New York City, acting gigs on cop shows, and why time travel movies usually don’t work. Watch Sam Rockwell in the new film, “Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die,” in theaters February 13th. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump Administration is lying about the killing of Alex Pretti, Pretti’s family wants everyone to know the truth about who he was and what happened to him, and America’s founding document outlines what should be done if the government turns on its citizens. Governor Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania pledges to protect the people of Pennsylvania in the event that President Trump chooses to target his state next. Grab a copy of his new memoir, “Where We Keep The Light,” available tomorrow.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Acclaimed actress Jessica Williams says that her friendship with Harrison Ford is as fun off-screen as it is between their characters in the hit show, "Shrinking." Tune in for this exclusive extended interview with Stephen and Jessica as they discuss DIY upholstery, their dogs' astrological signs, and more - only on The Late Show Pod Show! The third season of "Shrinking" premieres next Wednesday on AppleTV. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meanwhile... A man set a world record for fastest-moving trash can, a food delivery robot was hit by a train, 1909's hottest sandwich recipe was popcorn on bread, and Stephen learns a new term from Gen Z. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nonviolent resistance scholar Maria J. Stephan talks about things regular citizens can do to push back against government aggression without the threat or use of violence. Check out her book, “Why Civil Resistance Works.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump says his concept of a deal with Greenland has no end date, anyone with a billion dollars can help Trump rule the world as Chairman for Life of the Board of Peace, and Stephen Colbert is offering an alternative fake club membership for only $100M. Stephen Colbert is on the run from Johnny Law again as the FCC’s Brendan Carr announced a push to enforce rules that would suppress the visibility of political candidates on network talk shows. Chance The Rapper looks back at the year he released his groundbreaking mixtape, “Coloring Book,” and tells Stephen that his recent encounters with Black artists from different parts of the world informed the songwriting on his latest album, “Star Line.” Check out his performance on YouTube and find Chance The Rapper’s upcoming tour dates at https://chancestuff.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Freezing weather could hinder ICE’s operations in Minnesota, President Trump made the Davos summit all about Greenland, the United States reportedly used a disturbing sonic weapon to kill people in Venezuela, and Canada is preparing to repel an American invasion. Legendary actress and political activist Jane Fonda talks about the oppression she witnessed in the former Soviet Union and warns that President Trump’s authoritarian treatment of the American public will spare no one. To learn more about the Committee for the First Amendment visit https://www.committeeforthefirstamendment.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Americans are exhausted by the daily horrors of President Trump’s second term, U.S. consumers would pick up the tab for any new tariffs levied against imports from Europe, and the president indicated he’s no longer interested in peace after losing out on the Nobel Peace Prize.  Vermont’s Senior Senator defines the term “oligarchy” and argues that the United States is already being dominated by billionaires who control the economy, the media and the political system. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you don't know the story behind her favorite sandwich, or the first concert she attended, do you really know Hollywood icon Sigourney Weaver? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Jon Meacham argues that the authors of the Constitution anticipated that authoritarian leaders would one day seek to corrupt the principles on which this country was founded. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meanwhile... Historians may have found actual DNA from Leonardo da Vinci, Stephen checks in on his fellow Olympic bobsledders, a man was found with over 100 human skulls in his house, a town in Japan appointed a calico cat to run a train terminal, Stephen fearlessly bites into a trending fish-covered donut, Mr. Beast is penniless, a bear broke into a candy store, and Staten Island is back on top! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Incoming Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger talks about what she will do if President Trump threatens to send troops to her state, and argues that the deployment of unaccountable federal agents to our cities undermines the public's trust in law enforcement. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re learning more about what it takes to become an ICE officer, Greenland’s diplomatic delegation needed a smoke break after meeting with Vance and Rubio, and the parties at Mar-a-Lago keep getting weirder. Stellan Skarsgård, the patriarch of an internationally renowned acting family, tells Stephen how his children reacted to his Golden Globe-winning performance in the film “Sentimental Value,” which is available to rent or buy now and returns to theaters on January 25th. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Protein is back in vogue after RFK Jr. turned America’s food pyramid upside down, President Trump flipped off auto worker TJ Sabula who called him a “pedophile protector,” and the president promoted his moral compass in a chat with CBS’s Tony Dokoupil. Stephen announces several hot new items available on The Late Show’s charity auction page at http://www.colbertlateshow.com/ebay, then takes a look at how members of Congress are staying busy as our nation falls into fascism. Emmy-winner Paul Giamatti finally realized his decades-long dream to play a Klingon in the “Star Trek” world. He tells Stephen Colbert what to expect from his character in the new series, “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy,” premiering tomorrow on Paramount+. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Wall Street Journal called the charges against Fed chief Jerome Powell “lawfare for dummies,” President Trump is surging thousands of additional ICE agents to Minnesota, and Stephen Colbert has an update on the Midwest’s monkey emergency. The pride of Allentown, Amanda Seyfried, stops by to join Stephen Colbert for a look at what’s going on this month in her hometown. Watch her portrayal of the Shaker firebrand in the new film, “The Testament of Ann Lee,” is in theaters now.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Experts warn that interfering with the Federal Reserve could have extremely negative consequences, President Trump is extorting oil companies over his Venezuela plans while continuing to threaten Greenland, and Stephen looks into reports of some monkey mischief in St. Louis. If you don’t know his favorite sandwich, or the first concert he attended, do you really know late night legend Jimmy Kimmel? Get to know the host of “Jimmy Kimmel Live” when he takes the patented Colbert Questionert! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you don't know her favorite action movie, or what she thinks happens when we die, do you really know Natalie Portman? Catch Natalie Portman in ARCO in theaters on January 30th. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Science-loving late night host Stephen Colbert brings you the latest science news in his science segment, "The Sound Of Science." Meanwhile... Another celebrity couple hit the skids, people in New Jersey seem really attached to an old walrus penis bone, and the DMV in Illinois is a total buzzkill. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actor, writer and director Ethan Hawke felt immense pride in the success of his daughter Maya Hawke and the rest of her "Stranger Things" castmates in this podcast exclusive extended interview. Watch Ethan Hawke in his new film, "Blue Moon," in theaters now. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump’s propaganda machine wants you to believe the killing of Renee Nicole Good wasn’t a senseless and predictable crime committed by our government, artificial intelligence is creeping into the health care system in dubious ways, and a $5,000 smart toilet that can call for help is the best new gadget of the year. Acclaimed actor Tom Hiddleston talks about the moral fortitude of his character in “The Night Manager,” and the advice he got from author John le Carré upon whose book the series is based. Season two of “The Night Manager” premieres Sunday on Prime Video. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen Colbert and Chris Hayes react to video of the deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis. The Secretary of State says America’s goal is not to invade Greenland but to purchase it from Denmark, President Trump said he will sell 50 million barrels of Venezuela’s oil and that he will determine where the profits go, and the FDA removed its own guidance on how much alcohol is safe to drink on a daily basis.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s been five years since Donald Trump’s failed coup at the U.S. Capitol, the assault on Venezuela might be just the beginning of the president’s territorial aggression, and Stephen Colbert’s audience size was three times bigger than Trump’s when hosting The Kennedy Center Honors. Oscar-winner Jodie Foster recalls covering for her “Taxi Driver” costar when Robert De Niro was too nervous to face the press while promoting the film at Cannes. “A Private Life” opens in theaters on January 16th.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump may have decided to snatch Venezuela’s leader after being enraged by Nicholás Maduro’s defiant public dancing, Maduro’s VP is currently running the country, and there’s no question that the U.S. is seeking to control Venezuela’s oil riches. Puck News Washington correspondent Julia Ioffe shares her analysis of how the Russians might react to President Trump’s military actions in Latin America, and rumors of a deal between Putin and Trump over Venezuela. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actor Jessie Buckley, who plays Shakespeare's wife in the new film, "Hamnet," says the cast enjoyed dancing to Rihanna's "We Found Love" as a way to keep things light on set while performing material that deals with love, loss and grief. In this podcast EXCLUSIVE extended interview, hear Jessie and Stephen's fascinating conversation about using dreams to enhance your acting. "Hamnet" is in theaters now. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Acclaimed actor Daniel Craig climbs up to Stephen's special hillside thinking spot to ponder the mysteries of the universe. Watch Daniel Craig in the new film, "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery," available now on Netflix. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're playing our favorite Stephen-hosted podcasts from 2025 all week long to ring in the New Year! In today's Intro Rewind, hear the moment that went viral when Stephen described Patti Smith's mid-conversation interruption. And later in the extended interview, Patti Smith offers advice to young artists and shares stories from her decades-long career like being photographed by the legendary Robert Mapplethorpe for the cover of her seminal 1975 album, “Horses.” Her new memoir, “Bread of Angels,” is available everywhere now. For a performance by Patti Smith, head to YouTube.com/ColbertLateShow! This podcast was originally released on November 24th, 2025. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A huge Late Show Pod Show highlight from 2025 was when Stephen and Becca were joined by Becca's Aunt Carol, who helped the Late Show Host and sidekick launch a lucrative investigation via speakerphone. Then we revisit the field piece from 2021 when a Late Show producer sent his mom to a sex party to prove to Stephen that they exist. This podcast was originally released on October 9th, 2025. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're playing some of our favorite Stephen-led podcasts from 2025 to celebrate the New Year! In this Intro Rewind, Stephen plays another round of 'Late Show Vocab' to reveal the deeper meanings of workplace nicknames and lingo before examining some of life's biggest perplexities in a special Keanu edition of 'Big Questions With Even Bigger Stars.' This podcast was originally released on August 21st, 2025. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of our favorite podcast highlights from 2025 was playing 'Late Show Vocab' with Stephen, in order to showcase the unique etymology of life at The Late Show. And enjoy this truly lovely, EXTENDED conversation with poet, bestselling author, and McArthur Genius Grant recipient Ocean Vuong. His latest book, "The Emperor of Gladness," is available now. This podcast was originally released on August 14th, 2025. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight we're rewinding back to everyone's favorite Late Show Pod Show game, 'Celebrity Boss' - Part One. Originally dropped in April, Stephen answered a variety of questions so we normals could find out more about what life is like for the rich and famous. Find out if stars really are like us, what they shop for on eBay, how it works when a restaurant has a framed photo of a celebrity on the wall, and so on. Then enjoy Stephen's interview from December 2024 with Oscar-winner Adrien Brody! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Acclaimed actress Lesley Manville is taking Broadway by storm in "Oedipus," a 2,500 year-old play that still has the power to surprise people. Tickets for "Oedipus" at Studio 54 are available now. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meanwhile... Actor Timothée Chalamet refuses to confirm or deny that he's the mysterious rapper known as EsDeeKid, Denny's is making shoes now, Stephen shares the sweet story of a reindeer who was raised alongside a family's dogs, and a Roomba throws itself down the stairs. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you don't know his favorite sandwich or which animal he fears most, do you really know legendary actor Jeff Bridges? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out why Stephen loves December 26th and what makes Americone Dream day at The Late Show the best day of the year for the entire staff & crew. Then hear iconic ice cream makers and humanitarians Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield stop by to celebrate 18 years of delicious partnership with Stephen Colbert and the top-ten Ben & Jerry's ice cream flavor, Americone Dream! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Merry Christmas from The Late Show Pod Show! Our gift to you is legendary Late Show writer Brian Stack's Colbert Questionert, which he completed in the character (and full-body makeup) of Frankenstein's Monster as a web exclusive this Halloween. Tune in to find out what the necromancer's favorite sandwich is and what he thinks happens when we die. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen and his podcast producer Becca recall a certain glamorous tradition the staff all got into during 'A' Late Show's COVID days, then Prince Henry Charles Albert David of Wales-Sussex pops up at The Late Show to ask for Stephen Colbert's help in landing the role of a lifetime in a Hallmark Christmas movie. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the final season of "The Late Show" underway, host Stephen Colbert is auctioning off his wardrobe, props, set pieces and more to raise funds for charity. On this edition of Late Show Home Shopping, "Anaconda" star Paul Rudd stopped by to help Stephen kick off some truly amazing auctions, and to sweeten the deal with a few items of his own. Visit http://colbertlateshow.com/ebay to start bidding today! 100% of the proceeds go to support the work of World Central Kitchen. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen's back on the podcast for some very special holiday podcast introductions! Tonight he and his podcast producer Becca are going deep in the vault and tucking our listeners into their cozy beds with these two Bedtime Stories: listen as the incomparable Julie Andrews reads a story by A.A. Milne with Stephen, and Stephen's group chat buddy George Saunders reads an original piece for the Christmas season. George Saunders originally aired December 8th, 2015; Julie Andrews originally aired October 22nd, 2019. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evie McGee Colbert returns to The Late Show to help her husband Stephen pick out the perfect holiday greeting card for the 2025 season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mandy Patinkin talks Hannukah, the best advice he's ever gotten, how he met his wife, and more in this EXTENDED interview! Watch part one of "The Artist" now at https://stream.thenetwork.stream and stream part two beginning Christmas Day. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump’s pointless primetime speech disappointed even his most ardent fans, the DOJ is required by law to release the Epstein Files on Friday, and the Academy Awards will move to YouTube starting in 2029. Emmy-winner Hugh Jackman bonds with Stephen Colbert over their respect for Neil Diamond and his immense catalogue of hits, and says that he hopes the uplifting tone of his new film will hit the right note with audiences during the holiday season. Watch “Song Sung Blue” in theaters on Christmas Day.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All of the major networks agreed to air President Trump’s surprise primetime address, the president confused White House partygoers with his telling of the Hanukkah story, the U.S. appears ready to attempt regime change in Venezuela, and New York City is bidding farewell to one of the quirkiest mayors the Big Apple has ever seen.  Comedian and actor Kumail Nanjiani describes “night thoughts” as pesky worries that plague his mind as he’s trying to go to sleep. Watch as he shares a few recent examples with our audience, and watch his “Night Thoughts” stand-up special this Friday on Hulu. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump’s Chief of Staff dropped dirt on her boss and his cronies in a series of interviews, the president’s new White House ballroom is being built on top of an emergency operations bunker, and the Madagascar hissing cockroach is the spy of the future. The hosts of “Anderson Cooper 360” and “Watch What Happens Live” stop by for their annual Late Show visit ahead of their big New Year’s Eve broadcast, which typically results in Anderson Cooper being overserved. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump kicked off his holiday celebrations with a speech about Peruvian vipers and the announcement of his latest building project, Miriam-Webster declared “slop” the word of the year, and Stephen checks in on a hard-partying furry friend. Some actors wait tables while trying to make it in Hollywood. Paul Rudd glazed hams! Listen as the former Sexiest Man Alive shares details about his unusual job, and check out his latest film, “Anaconda,” in theaters Christmas Day.   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Best-selling author and co-anchor of CNBC's "Squawk Box," Andrew Ross Sorkin comments on the battle over Warner Bros., the implications for the economy if the AI bubble bursts, and how the affordability gap is impacting the American consumer. "1929" is available everywhere now. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meanwhile... A man called in a bomb threat to get out of paying for parking at the airport, Katy Perry is dating the former prime minister of Canada, Martha Stewart is promoting the all-denim lifestyle, the mayor of Miami pardoned a pig named Six Seven, humans are somewhere in the middle of nature's monogamy scale, and New York City is celebrating a murder-free milestone. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emmy- and GRAMMY-winning musician "Weird Al" Yankovic recalls quitting his mailroom job after learning that one of his songs had cracked the Billboard Top 100 chart, and shares how he felt taking the stage for the first time at a sold-out Madison Square Garden over 46 years later. Tickets to his Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour are available now at weirdal.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich foreigners can now buy a Trump Gold Card if they want to move to the U.S., President Trump says America may keep the oil from a seized Venezuelan tanker ship, and engineers are testing a tool that uses artificial intelligence to dynamically weave product placement ads into any show that you’re watching. Oscar-winner Kate Winslet’s son Joe wrote a screenplay that gave his mother a quite unexpected opportunity to direct her first film. Watch “Goodbye June” in select theaters now and available on Netflix on December 24th.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is offending his own voters when he mocks America’s affordability crisis, Mark Zuckerberg is defunding the metaverse after losing $70B on the effort, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio is waging war on the use of “woke” fonts at the State Department. 14-time GRAMMY-winner Taylor Swift joins Stephen Colbert for a four-part conversation that begins with a look at her extraordinary globe-trotting “Eras” tour and the effect it had on her fans. Watch “The End of an Era” and “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show” premiering Friday on Disney+.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump no longer seems committed to releasing a video that shows the U.S. military killing sailors in the Caribbean, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is pushing a plan to install workout equipment at America’s airports, and Paramount is getting a cash infusion from Saudi Arabia for its bid to buy Warner Bros. Oscar-winner Laura Dern loved every minute of shooting her latest project in the Big Apple, where she says director Bradley Cooper created a film that is “kind and hopeful.” Check out “Is This Thing On?” when it opens in theaters on December 19th and watch her in Season Two of “Palm Royale” on AppleTV. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump thinks he’s a better award show host than Jimmy Kimmel, FIFA awarded the president a totally made up peace prize, and Stephen wonders if there’s anything Trump can do that would alienate his MAGA base. Iconic actress Sigourney Weaver says she feels complete freedom when acting in front of a green screen under James Cameron’s direction in the special effects-heavy “Avatar” films. Watch “Avatar: Fire & Ash” in theaters December 19th. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen and Evie Colbert chat about The Late Show Book Club’s pick, “This Is Happiness” by Niall Williams, how books played a big role in their courtship, and the song that means the most to them. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meanwhile… With help from the English and Journalism students at Tenafly High School in New Jersey, Stephen bids on the desk where Tolkien wrote “The Lord of the Rings,” a couple got married in a swimming pool, and Japanese engineers built a washing machine for the human body.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill discusses in this EXTENDED interview that her state sends $70B more to the federal government than it gets back each year, which gives her potential leverage in dealing with President Trump. She also shares the truly incredible story of how, and where, she delivered her second child and the two words her husband contributed to the tricky situation! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arctic weather is gripping much of the U.S., President Trump announced the end of fuel and emissions standards for automobiles, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under scrutiny for leaking classified info on Signal, and Stephen reveals his Spotify Wrapped results. Former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki tells Stephen that she admires the news outlets who refused to sign a loyalty pledge to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and that she’s not impressed with the folks who have taken their place in the Pentagon press corps. Watch “The Briefing with Jen Psaki” Tuesdays through Fridays on MS NOW.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the most sickening time of year, and not just because President Trump pardoned a notorious convicted cocaine trafficker while continuing to execute suspected smugglers in the Caribbean without proving their guilt. Elsewhere, First Lady Melania Trump’s audiobook is now available in Spanish, and a raccoon broke into a liquor store and helped himself to some free booze. Acclaimed actor Michael Shannon shares a preview of his performance alongside Russell Crowe in the new film “Nuremberg,” which depicts the dramatic trials where Nazis were prosecuted for crimes against humanity after WWII. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump’s poll numbers are at historic lows, he can’t seem to stay awake during his own cabinet meetings, and his Defense Secretary wants someone else to take the blame for the military’s legally-dubious missile strikes on boats in the Caribbean. Emmy-winning journalist Rachel Maddow joins Stephen Colbert for a cocktail and a chat about the latest dangers emanating from Washington, including President Trump’s illegal missile strikes on boats in the Caribbean and how America’s overseas intelligence partners are reacting. Listen to her new podcast, “Rachel Maddow Presents: Burn Order,” available now wherever you get your podcasts.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MAGA supporters were offered some shady Black Friday deals, the mystery around President Trump's recent MRI continues as concern about his physical and mental fitness intensifies, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth allegedly committed war crimes while blowing up boats in the Caribbean. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this EXTENDED INTERVIEW, iconic singer-songwriter John Fogerty tells Stephen how great it feels to finally own the rights to his songwriting catalog after decades of feeling like he’d given it away for nothing. Watch as he talks about his incredible success as a songwriter and stick around for a performance by John Fogerty! His latest album, "Legend: The Creedence Clearwater Revival Years," is out now and tickets to his current tour are available here: https://johnfogerty.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GRAMMY- and Tony-winner Pete Townshend sits down for an extended conversation with Stephen Colbert that touches on The Who's farewell tour, Pete's difficult childhood, the incredible amount of unheard music in his vault, and the origins of works like "Tommy" and "Quadrophenia." Pete's latest musical adventure, "Quadrophenia, A Rock Ballet," is at New York City Center this Friday through Sunday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen Colbert himself says he might have "peaked as an improviser" with this fan-favorite holiday classic: The Butterball Turkey Talk-Line! Rock & Roll Thanksgiving on The Late Show Pod Show CONTINUES into the weekend with EXTENDED interviews from rock stars Pete Townshend and John Fogerty that you won't want to miss! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen and Becca discuss Thanksgiving plans and traditions before launching into a very special interview with Oscar-winning filmmaker and journalist Cameron Crowe, who saw Bob Dylan perform at a school gym in 1964 and interviewed the world's biggest bands as a teenager, and brings our host a personalized message from the one and only Joni Mitchell. Crowe's new memoir, "The Uncool," is available now. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen tells the story of when he first met rock star Robert Plant in this Late Show Pod Show EXCLUSIVE Rock & Roll Thanksgiving week of podding! Tune in as Hall-of-Famer Robert Plant sits down with Stephen Colbert for an EXTENDED conversation about his creative roots, and takes Stephen on a journey through the landscapes of his childhood, in the same Welsh countryside where J.R.R. Tolkien lived as a young man, and says his Led Zeppelin bandmates were unaware that he was referencing "The Lord of the Rings" in his songwriting for the band. Robert Plant's latest album, "Saving Grace," is available everywhere now. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen's on the podcast with an exclusive introduction to his rock star buddy's latest EXTENDED interview for Rock & Roll Thanksgiving: it's Wilco's Jeff Tweedy! The GRAMMY-winner appreciates his luck at being able to record and perform music with members of his family, and he tells Stephen that he was surprised when his new triple album started picking up rave reviews. Check out TWO performances from Jeff Tweedy's latest album, 'Twilight Override,' on The Ed Sullivan Theater stage on our YouTube channel: YouTube.com/ColbertLateShow To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen's gracing the podcast airwaves this week to kick off "Rock & Roll Thanksgiving" with Hall of Famer member Patti Smith, who says her new memoir “Bread of Angels” was written to express gratitude to the people she’s loved, some of whom have been lost along the way. In this extended interview, she offers advice to young artists and shares stories from her decades-long career like being photographed by the legendary Robert Mapplethorpe for the cover of her seminal 1975 album, “Horses.” “Bread of Angels” is available everywhere now. For a performance by Patti Smith, head to YouTube.com/ColbertLateShow! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Best-selling cookbook author and chef Alison Roman teaches Stephen to make a simple crispy chicken dish with parmesan cheese and burst tomatoes. Her latest book "Something From Nothing" is available now. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meanwhile... France is sending a baguette-shaped rocket into space, pornography was accidentally shown on TV screens on a ferry, Stephen looks into the story of a runaway pig, a fat raccoon is taking England by storm, our very own Corey Bernhard learned to play a recently-unearthed tune by Johann Sebastian Bach, and the Parmigiano Reggiano consortium is working overtime to line up Hollywood product placements for the King of Cheeses. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emmy- and GRAMMY-winning comedian Patton Oswalt lists giants like Richard Pryor and Steve Martin as his inspiration for selecting the audio-only comedy album as the format for his new stand-up special, "Black Coffee and Ice Water," which is available starting tomorrow on Audible. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No cameras were present when President Trump signed the bill requiring the release of the Epstein files, Attorney General Pam Bondi glitched while defending the DOJ’s new stance on investigating Epstein’s crimes, and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy wants air travelers to remember their manners. Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren returns to The Late Show to discuss many of the challenges facing the country, including the bill to release the Epstein files and why she wants Congress to continue to investigate the matter. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While America waits for President Trump to sign the Epstein bill into law, Sen. Chuck Schumer stressed that the country wants to see ALL of the government’s files. Elsewhere, federal judges blocked Texas’s gerrymandered redistricting plan, and author Olivia Nuzzi revealed that RFK Jr. takes psychedelics. Stephen takes a moment to examine a viral video out of Detroit, where a local man came into contact with a very special goat. Acclaimed actor Benedict Cumberbatch shares a story about showing up at Peter Jackson’s studio for motion-capture work on “The Lord of The Rings” films even though the director said it wasn’t necessary to make the trip. Catch his new film, “The Thing with Feathers,” in theaters November 28th. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All the talk about Jeffrey Epstein seems to be getting to President Trump, who behaved in a disgusting way towards a female reporter on Air Force One. Perhaps he was cheered up today by welcoming Saudi Arabia’s leader to the White House and giving an hour-long speech at a McDonald’s convention. Emmy-winning actor and activist Ted Danson stars opposite his real-life wife Mary Steenburgen in a show that pokes fun at some of the inescapable indignities of growing older. Catch the Season Two premiere of “A Man on the Inside” this Thursday on Netflix.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Newly-released emails show Jeffrey Epstein found Donald Trump to be the worst person he’d ever met, and the documents hint at a sexual exchange between Trump and someone named “Bubba.” Faced with the prospect of Republican lawmakers voting to release the DOJ’s files on Epstein, President Trump flipped his stance and posted “I don’t care!” to social media. If you don’t know her favorite sandwich, or the first concert she attended, do you really know Oscar-winner Julia Roberts?  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Acclaimed documentarian Ken Burns shares lesser-known stories from the Revolutionary War era and argues that some lessons from George Washington's time still resonate today in this podcast exclusive extended interview. "The American Revolution" premieres this Sunday on PBS. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meanwhile... Apple's overpriced iPhone holder went viral this week, bowlers in Pittsburgh can join a clothing-prohibited league, and Buckingham Palace is hosting a massive exhibit of the late Queen Elizabeth II’s wardrobe. Science-loving late night host Stephen Colbert presents the latest science headlines in his science-focused segment, "The Sound of Science." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Late Show Book Club chats with Ian McEwan, acclaimed author of "Atonement" and the new novel "What We Can Know," our October book club pick, about the real poem that inspired this story, whether writing has become easier for him after 19 novels, and his favorite advice for aspiring writers. Follow @ColbertLateShow on Instagram for more Late Show Book Club updates! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Legendary Democratic Representative Jim Clyburn of South Carolina shares personal recollections about his close friend Rep. John Lewis, including stories about the first and last times they were together in the presence of Martin Luther King, Jr. Rep. Clyburn’s book, “The First Eight,” is out now. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Damning emails from Jeffrey Epstein to journalist Michael Wolff indicate that Donald Trump knew of his pal’s conduct with underage girls, the president wants to put his face on a new $1 coin, and a former White House usher claims the Lincoln Bedroom is haunted. Author and ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl shares a page of contemporaneous notes taken by Vice President Mike Pence as President Trump pressured him to overturn the 2020 election on January 6, 2021. The notes appear in Karl’s latest book, “Retribution,” which is out now.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cold arctic air brought chilly weather as far south as Florida, President Trump lashed out at air traffic controllers who missed work during the government shutdown, and the administration wants Americans to believe that taking out 50-year mortgages will make homes more affordable. Emmy-winner Claire Danes stars in and executive produced a suspenseful series about a writer who gets involved with a dangerous new neighbor in her suburban Long Island neighborhood. “The Beast in Me” is available on Netflix this Thursday.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eight Democratic Senators broke with their party by voting to reopen the government without gaining any Republican concessions on healthcare and the Washington Commanders are being pressured to name their new stadium after President Trump, a man who can’t seem to keep his eyes open at work. Hollywood icon Demi Moore and her superstar pup Pilaf stop by to talk about getting older with style and the amazing things that can happen when women support each other. Watch Season Two of “Landman” premiering Sunday on Paramount+.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actor and comedian Tig Notaro welcomes Stephen Colbert to the "Star Trek" family, and reads part of a work by her late friend, the renowned poet Andrea Gibson who is the subject of Notaro's new documentary, "Come See Me in the Good Light." The documentary premieres on AppleTV on November 14th. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meanwhile... Tom Brady's new puppy is a clone of his last dog, Gwenyth Paltrow's Goop is selling a racy holiday gift set, and "All's Fair" co-stars Kim Kardashian and Sarah Paulson are arguing about whether the moon landing really happened. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In order to fully prepare for life in the United States, Late Show writer and new American citizen Felipe Torres Medina must answer a series of American questions before time runs out. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FAA is forcing airlines to cut flights at 40 of the nation’s busiest airports due to the government shutdown, global soccer organization FIFA is launching an award to rival the Nobel Peace Prize, and Dr. Oz helped President Trump announce a nationwide weight loss challenge that just doesn’t add up. Stephen Colbert leads a special Late Show investigation into the ridiculous federal charges leveled against Sean Dunn after he allegedly threw a salami sandwich at a border patrol agent in Washington, D.C. “Euphoria” star Sydney Sweeney learned kickboxing and grappling when growing up in Idaho, so she was an ideal choice to portray world champion boxer Christy Martin in the new film, “Christy,” which opens in theaters tomorrow.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Democrats swept the first major elections of Trump’s second term, including the New York City mayoral race where Zohran Mamdani triumphed over his billionaire-backed opponents, and Virginia and New Jersey, which will each be led by a female Democratic governor for the next four years. “We didn’t pay for none of it” says award-winning comedian Tiffany Haddish about her epic trip through multiple African countries, which was filmed for her new docu-series, “Tiffany Haddish Goes Off,” available November 13th on Peacock.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New York City mayoral candidates made headlines for different reasons ahead of Election Day, with Zohran Mamdani popping up at nightclubs and Andrew Cuomo picking up endorsements from the likes of President Trump and Stephen Miller. Meanwhile in California, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told a reporter exactly how she feels about the current president. GRAMMY-winner and best-selling author Michelle Obama says her fashion choices as First Lady were made “carefully, thoughtfully, strategically,” as she knew that her appearance spoke volumes and projected a power that words couldn’t. Watch her extended conversation with Stephen Colbert, including Mrs. Obama’s comments about the legacy of the East Wing of the White House, and grab a copy of her book, “The Look,” available now. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump, who hosted a lavish Halloween party while refusing to fund SNAP benefits for needy American families, told Norah O’Donnell on “60 Minutes” that he pardoned a man he knows nothing about. In tech news, a robot named NEO might be the next big thing in house cleaning. As co-writer of the new play, “This World of Tomorrow,” Tom Hanks isn’t in danger of getting fired if he messes up, but the shame of forgetting lines you wrote for yourself is punishment enough. Grab tickets to the play, opening on November 18th.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego believes that Speaker Mike Johnson is keeping the House of Representatives out of session, and refusing to swear in newly elected Arizona Rep. Adelita Grijalva, to avoid a vote on releasing files related to Jeffrey Epstein's clients and accomplices. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meanwhile... You won't believe what Kourtney Kardashian wants you to do with her new lollipop line, Elijah Wood shocked guests at a "Lord of the Rings"-themed wedding in New Zealand, a man was busted after stealing over $5,000 worth of Labubus, and scientists are warning that humanity should destroy A.I. before it's too late. And science-loving late night host Stephen Colbert brings you all the latest science news in his science-focused segment, "The Sound of Science." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Writer, director and producer Judd Apatow, who admits to owning seven storage units full of showbiz memorabilia, compares notes with Stephen about the comics and performers who shaped their childhoods. Apatow’s new book, “Comedy Nerd: A Lifelong Obsession in Stories and Pictures,” is available now. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our globe-trotting president might need to take another cognitive test, FBI Director Kash Patel used a government jet for a night out with his girlfriend, “67” is the word of the year, and a key figure in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal is finally facing the consequences of his actions. Stephen Colbert travels to Los Angeles to sit down with Academy Award-winner Sir Anthony Hopkins for a wide-ranging chat about his childhood, his life on the big screen, and his new memoir, “We Did OK, Kid.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

South Korea gifted President Trump a golden crown and served him mini beef burgers with ketchup, the president’s hatred of windmills is shared by some who live close to them, and diseased research monkeys from Tulane University are running free in Mississippi. Emmy- and Tony-winner Sarah Paulson, who recently added “runway model” to her list of professional accolades after walking for Prada at Paris Fashion Week, teaches Stephen Colbert how to walk the runway like a supermodel. Sarah Paulson’s new legal drama, “All’s Fair,” premieres on Hulu on November 4th.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump told U.S. troops he’s prepared to send “more than the National Guard” into America’s cities, the president’s tariffs have begun impacting the price of food staples like beef and bananas, and a squirrel named Chunkosaurus Rex was declared the winner of the inaugural Fat Squirrel Week in Texas. Acclaimed actor Colin Farrell talks about living in Macau for two months while shooting his latest film, “Ballad of a Small Player,” and how he landed the role in part because of a chance meeting in a sauna with the film’s director. “Ballad of a Small Player” is streaming on Netflix.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is on a field trip to Asia where he’s hoping to get time with Kim Jong Un, plans to meet with China’s President Xi to finalize a deal for TikTok, and announced his plan to open up oil production in the Alaskan wilderness. Accused of faking injuries and helping the mafia rig backroom poker games, several current and former pro basketball figures were arrested after being implicated in a gambling scandal that has rocked the NBA. Dame Emma Thompson offers a peek at what to expect from her character in the mysterious new series, “Down Cemetery Road,” which premieres this Wednesday on AppleTV.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Pod Save America" contributor and MSNBC Senior Political Analyst Alex Wagner tells Stephen that her new podcast, "Runaway Country," will feature interviews with people on the front lines of America's biggest news stories. Find "Runaway Country" wherever you get your podcasts. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meanwhile... New York City is vaccinating its raccoon population to help stem an outbreak of rabies, a surprising percentage of engaged couples are interested in letting companies advertise at their wedding, and scientists claim to have found microplastics in the world's vegetable supply. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After making history as the first Black, female, LGBTQ person to hold the job of White House Press Secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre decided to leave the Democratic party. Listen as she tells Stephen Colbert why she lost faith in Democratic leadership, and read more of her observations on the failure of America's two-party system in her book, "Independent," available now. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Secret Service tried to block journalists from filming the demolition of the East Wing of the White House, President Trump angered America’s cattle ranchers with a plan to buy more meat from Argentina, and Amazon is trying to put a good spin on news that robots will replace a large percentage of the company’s human workers. Actor, writer and director Ben Stiller talks about visiting “The Ed Sullivan Show” as a kid and the many things he discovered as he went through his parents’ belongings in preparation for a new documentary that chronicles their show business careers. Watch “Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost” on AppleTV. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump wants taxpayers to pay him $230M to settle his own lawsuits against the Department of Justice while he’s busy tearing apart the White House, apparently there’s a peace prize named after disgraced former President Richard Nixon, and ICE is struggling to expand its ranks because a high percentage of applicants can’t pass a basic physical fitness test. Two-time Oscar-winner Emma Stone returns to The Late Show to preview her new film, “Bugonia,” in which her character gets abducted and her captors shave off her hair. “Bugonia” is in select theaters this Friday and opens nationwide on October 31st. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is literally tearing down the White House to build his fantasy ballroom, another Republican has been exposed for sending racist text messages and praising Nazis, and police in Alabama forcibly detained a 61 year-old woman who wore an inflatable penis costume to the “No Kings” rally. Stephen Colbert looks at the ways artificial intelligence companies are seeking to boost revenue as investors begin to worry that the A.I. stock bubble could burst. Big-screen legend Michael J. Fox tells Stephen that he’s proud to leverage his celebrity status to be a representative for people afflicted with Parkinson’s disease, especially when that means going up on stage to play guitar with Coldplay at the Glastonbury festival. Michael J. Fox’s memoir, “Future Boy,” is available now.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The GOP’s warnings about violence at Saturday’s “No Kings” rallies proved unwarranted, President Trump posted an AI video that depicts him doing vile things to protestors in New York City, and former Congressman George Santos was released from prison after the president commuted his sentence for wire fraud and identity theft. Acclaimed actor Jeremy Renner recounts the harrowing accident that left him near death, and the successful recovery that reshaped his priorities in life. Catch the fourth season of “Mayor of Kingstown,” premiering this Sunday on Paramount+. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Friend of the show Chef José Andrés teaches Stephen Colbert to make a modern twist on an American classic, the Philly Cheesesteak sandwich. Official Late Show Meat Taster Nick Offerman joins to judge the final products. Try the latest creations from Chef José Andrés at his restaurant Bazaar Meat, open now at the Ritz Carlton New York, NoMad and the Venetian Las Vegas. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meanwhile... Scientists set out to prove that people have more success speaking a second language when they're a little tipsy, Nevada and Florida have the highest rate of people marrying for money, and the Pope’s security forces are getting a new look. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actor Mason Thames finds out he has something big in common with Stephen Colbert: their shared love of the mysteries contained in the classic horror film, "The Thing." Thames's latest film, "Black Phone 2," opens in theaters this Friday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen celebrates National Boss's Day, tech companies dished out big cash at a fundraiser for President Trump’s new White House ballroom project, and the GOP can’t seem to go a day without a Nazi-related scandal. Native Minookan Nick Offerman joins Stephen Colbert to promote some upcoming events in his Illinois hometown. Emmy-winning actor, bestselling author and professional woodworker Nick Offerman talks about how he learned to make things with his hands, and what motivated him to write his latest book, “Little Woodchucks: Offerman Woodshop’s Guide to Tools and Tomfoolery.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Disturbing details about President Trump’s fast food habit have been revealed, Vice President Vance downplayed the seriousness of a racist group chat shared among members of the Young Republicans, and Speaker Johnson’s refusal to swear in Arizona Rep. Adelita Grijalva is all about preventing the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Anderson Cooper’s deep empathy towards people suffering grief and loss has made his podcast, “All There Is,” a lifesaving point of connection for newsmakers, celebrities and everyday Americans. Visit https://www.cnn.com/all-there-is-anderson-cooper to learn more about it and tune in on October 30th for the premiere of his new streaming show, “All There Is, Live.”  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump took time out from his Middle East peace victory tour to complain about a magazine cover, Americans are blaming Republicans for the chaotic government shutdown, and you can find information about this Saturday’s nationwide  “No Kings” protests at https://www.nokings.org. Legendary singer and actress Bette Midler wrote a little song for her favorite late night host, and it’s pretty special. Grab tickets to the New York Restoration Project’s annual “Hulaween” benefit here: https://www.nyrp.org/en/ways-to-give/hulaween.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen Colbert gets caught up on the news he missed while The Late Show was on break, President Trump didn’t win a Nobel Peace Prize but he did deploy National Guard troops to Oregon and Illinois, and mass layoffs at the C.D.C. could leave the U.S. vulnerable to infectious disease outbreaks. Lifelong Diane Keaton fan Stephen Colbert pays tribute to the acting legend with a look back at her hilarious 2012 appearance on “The Colbert Report.” Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves bonded over their shared love for motorcycles and bass guitars when they met during auditions for the 1989 classic film, “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure.” Catch them on Broadway in “Waiting for Godot,” playing now at the Hudson Theater. Tickets and more information are available at https://godotbroadway.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Late Show Book Club chats with Jason Mott, author of the novel "People Like Us," our September book club pick, about writing his next book after winning the National Book Award, how grief and humor are connected, and his favorite books of all time. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meanwhile... Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk auctioned off his most famous skateboard, large numbers of corn dogs are being recalled, and a Russian experiment is testing the theory that life on Earth was seeded from outer space. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen takes a round of questions from the Ed Sullivan Theater audience in this Late Show Pod Show exclusive compilation! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen and his producer Becca launch a lucrative investigation with the help of Aunt Carol on speakerphone. Colbert plays a new round of "Late Show Vocab" to reveal the deeper meaning behind office lingo. Our field producer sends his mom to a sex party to prove to Stephen that they exist. Bootsie's segment originally aired November 12th, 2021. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen's on the podcast again this week talking about puppies and his favorite babysitter, the incredible Jennifer Garner! Garner's interview originally aired May 19th, 20217. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen hits the podcast booth to give you all the raw, behind-the-scenes Late Show gossip you won't hear on TV! Then we flip the flapjack over to Chef Samin Nosrat, who teaches Stephen how to make ricotta pancakes and talks about wanting to be a poet long before she became interested in cooking. Her new cookbook, “Good Things: Recipes and Rituals with People You Love,” is available now at https://ciaosamin.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“The Late Show” and “The Colbert Report” director Jim Hoskinson sits down with Stephen Colbert to look back at two decades of joyful collaboration, as Jim hands the reins over to Yvonne De Mare, who will direct The Late Show’s final season. Congratulations Jim, we’ll miss you! Tune in for more Stephen Presents on The Late Show Pod Show all week long. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GRAMMY-winning singer and songwriter Lainey Wilson tells Stephen about growing up in a small town in Louisiana and writing her first Country song at age 9. Check out our YouTube channel for a performance by Lainey Wilson and grab tickets to her tour here: https://www.laineywilson.com/home. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Because Stephen Colbert loves science, he wants to tell you all the latest science in his science segment, The Sound Of Science. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emmy-winner Carrie Preston stopped by The Late Show with a clip of Stephen Colbert's star turn as a doomed late night host, alongside his good friend Amy Sedaris, in the Season Three premiere of "Elsbeth," which airs October 12th on CBS! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is using the government shutdown to punish anyone who didn’t vote for him, J.D. Vance loves memes so we made a special one just for him, and Stephen Colbert checks in on some well-known people who are dipping their toes in the artificial intelligence pool. Stephen Colbert heads downtown to The Bitter End, the New York City venue where Stefani Germanotta first performed as Lady Gaga. In this four-part interview, Gaga discusses her art, her career, and her newfound happiness while Stephen tries on some of the artist’s far-out looks. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Although the federal government has shut down, President Trump’s deportations and troop deployments to American cities will proceed without pause. In Washington, Democratic leaders played Vice President Vance for laughs and told reporters they won’t give in to Republican pressure to let healthcare subsidies expire. Hollywood icon Julia Roberts confirms what the tabloid press has been feverishly speculating about: she does not spread cream cheese on her banana bread. Her new film, “After the Hunt,” is in theaters October 10th.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special EXTENDED podcast cut of tonight's monologue, Republicans prepared to shut down the government while Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth threw out the rule book in his speech to a gathering of America’s military leadership. At that same event, top officials also heard from President Trump in a low-energy speech where he threatened to use the Armed Forces against U.S. citizens and lamented not being able to use the “n-word.” Next, Jimmy Kimmel and Guillermo pop up with a bottle of tequila and join Stephen Colbert in a toast to their good luck as late night talk show hosts who love their jobs and the people they work with. Watch “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” weeknights on ABC. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump sent the military to Oregon after seeing a misleading report on Fox News and indicated that everyone in America will soon have access to futuristic medical technology, while the indictment of James Comey represents a chilling escalation of Trump’s efforts to punish his political enemies. EXTENDED INTERVIEW: Late night legend Conan O’Brien sits down with Stephen Colbert for a wide-ranging discussion about his comedy career, his love for his parents, his warning for late night talk show hosts, and his first foray into dramatic acting. Watch Conan make his feature film debut in “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You,” in select theaters October 10th and opening nationwide on October 24th.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices