Episodes

  • Kacey Musgraves (Extended)

    Kacey Musgraves (Extended)
    Nov 23 2024
    GRAMMY-winning singer and songwriter Kacey Musgraves talks about her dear friend and mentor John Prine and what drew her to his music even before she had the opportunity to meet and collaborate with the legendary musician. An expanded version of Kacey’s latest album, titled “Deeper Into The Well,” is streaming now and will be available on vinyl beginning this Friday. After you've listened to her EXTENDED interview on the podcast, watch her performance of "Arm's Length" on The Late Show's YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 mins
  • House Dem. Leader Hakeem Jeffries | The Gaetz Escape

    House Dem. Leader Hakeem Jeffries | The Gaetz Escape
    Nov 22 2024
    Matt Gaetz withdrew his nomination for Attorney General after more lurid sex allegations surfaced, none of President-elect Trump’s cabinet picks are popular with the American public, Stephen discovers the wonders of the double holiday cookie. Stephen asks Hakeem Jeffries, the House Democratic Leader, to lay out specific values and policy positions that define his party and differentiate it from Republicans. Jeffries’ new book, “The ABCs of Democracy,” is available now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • Paul Mescal | Let's Get Ready To Crumble

    Paul Mescal | Let's Get Ready To Crumble
    Nov 21 2024
    The House Ethics Committee voted along party lines not to release their report on Trump’s pick for Attorney General, the President-elect announced he will nominate WWE executive Linda McMahon to run the Department of Education, Stephen takes a look at Dr. Oz’s history of medical quackery, and Jaguar released a ridiculous video to announce the luxury carmaker’s rebranding. Acclaimed actor Paul Mescal shared a rather intimate moment with the physical trainer who was hired to help him beef up for his starring role in “Gladiator II,” in theaters this Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • President Bill Clinton | Travel Hack

    President Bill Clinton | Travel Hack
    Nov 20 2024
    President-elect Trump continues to staff his incoming administration with people he admires from TV, this time selecting Dr. Mehmet Oz to oversee Medicare and Medicaid, but where is Stephen Colbert’s job offer? Also we’re learning more racy details about the private life of Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense, and a school superintendent in Oklahoma wants kids to start their day with a Christian prayer for the President-elect. Former President Bill Clinton shares his misgivings about the court’s opinion that the American president has broad immunity to commit official acts that might otherwise be illegal for regular citizens. Mr. Clinton’s book, “Citizen: My Life After the White House,” is available now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • Josh Brolin (Extended) | Fool Speed Ahead

    Josh Brolin (Extended) | Fool Speed Ahead
    Nov 19 2024
    Elon Musk, RFK Jr. and Speaker Mike Johnson joined President-elect Trump for an in-flight meal of McDonald’s, we’re learning some lurid details from the House Ethics Committee report on Matt Gaetz, the Midwest is losing a treasured roadside attraction, and Stephen learns about some escaped flightless birds in South Carolina. Acclaimed actor Josh Brolin displays great affection for Stephen Colbert as the two discuss the success that has come Brolin’s way in the years since he quit drinking. Brolin’s new memoir, “From Under The Truck,” is available everywhere now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • Sharon Horgan (Extended) | 'Bad Sisters'

    Sharon Horgan (Extended) | 'Bad Sisters'
    Nov 18 2024
    Peabody-winning writer, producer and actress Sharon Horgan tells Stephen why she was initially terrified when it was time to start writing scripts for the second season of her hit show, "Bad Sisters." New episodes of "Bad Sisters" are out on Wednesdays on AppleTV+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • Meanwhile | What's Going On Over There

    Meanwhile | What's Going On Over There
    Nov 17 2024
    Meanwhile... Don't watch so much TikTok on the toilet, a raccoon fell from the ceiling at New York's LaGuardia airport, and haunted hotels are marketing themselves to travelers who like spooky accommodations. And Stephen Colbert checks in on the rest of the world in his international news segment, "What's Going On Over There?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 mins
  • Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson's Colbert Questionert

    Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson's Colbert Questionert
    Nov 16 2024
    If you don't know his favorite sandwich or what he thinks happens when we die, do you really know legendary rapper and entrepreneur Curtis Jackson? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    8 mins