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Ron Burgundy's Stand-Up Debut | Colbert Classic

12 Jul 2022

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Legendary local newsman Ron Burgundy (portrayed by the incomparable Will Ferrell) took over late night TV for one night in August 2019, and The Late S...

John Mulaney's Community Calendar | Colbert Classic

11 Jul 2022

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Resident of The Internet, comedian John Mulaney, joined Stephen Colbert to announce real events that were available to attend online during the early ...

Meanwhile… Ketchup-Flavored Popsicles | Dijon Mustard Price Spikes

10 Jul 2022

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Meanwhile… Chaos reigns in the land of condiments, as Canadians are eating popsicles made with ketchup and genuine French Dijon mustard is in short ...

Billy Crystal Takes The Colbert Questionert | Colbert Classic

09 Jul 2022

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If you don't know his favorite sandwich, or which animal scares him the most, do you really know Billy Crystal? Stephen Colbert went deep with Mr. Sat...

Ronan Farrow On The Dangers Faced By Journalists In The U.S. And Abroad

08 Jul 2022

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Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Ronan Farrow returned to The Late Show before our break to discuss his new HBO documentary, "Endangered,"...

President Barack Obama (Part 2) | Colbert Classic

07 Jul 2022

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Stephen Colbert's sit-down interview with President Barack Obama was so epic, so action-packed, that it couldn't fit into just one episode. Join Steph...

President Barack Obama (Part 1) | Colbert Classic

06 Jul 2022

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President Barack Obama shared his frustrations about the White House's failed pandemic response in "A" Late Show's first exclusive in-person interview...

The Cast Of HBO's "VEEP" | Colbert Classic

05 Jul 2022

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We're celebrating the 4th of July at The Late Show Pod Show with everyone's favorite fake TV President, Selina Meyer! In their last TV interview toget...

Lin-Manuel Miranda And Stephen Perform "Button!" | Colbert Classic

04 Jul 2022

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The next great American musical is here about one of the lesser-known founding fathers, and its name is "Button!" Enjoy this blast from the past as St...

Pride Month News Parade: NASCAR, Bratz, Rednecks 4 Rainbows, Chersace

03 Jul 2022

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Stephen Colbert celebrated the LGBTQIA+ community with a roundup of the most colorful stories from this year’s Pride Month.   To learn more abou...

Ibram X. Kendi (Extended Cut)

02 Jul 2022

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Watching Sen. Ted Cruz criticize one of his books during the confirmation hearing for Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson did not deter author Ibram X. Kend...

Heidi Klum | Coaled Hearted

01 Jul 2022

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The last day of this year’s Supreme Court session brought us a potentially devastating ruling that limits the power of the EPA, and the historic swe...

Rep. Adam Kinzinger (Extended Cut) | Charge!

30 Jun 2022

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The former president publicly went after Cassidy Hutchinson after her testimony in front of the Jan. 6th Committee, and he may have attempted to intim...

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Extended Cut) | This Just In-surrection

29 Jun 2022

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Today’s surprise Jan. 6th Committee hearing featured testimony from Cassidy Hutchinson who described shockingly violent behavior by the former presi...

Wanda Sykes | Roe To Hell

28 Jun 2022

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Stephen reacts to the Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade, and introduces a new way for women in the United States to find out what right...

Tom Segura Gives Stephen A New Leather Jacket

27 Jun 2022

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Comedian and author Tom Segura stopped by to chat about his world tour and his new book, “I’d Like to Play Alone, Please.” Listen as he gifts St...

Meanwhile… U.K. Soldiers Busted For On-Base Orgy | Freak Out With Hard Mtn Dew

26 Jun 2022

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Meanwhile… Soldiers deployed with NATO got in big trouble for a series of group sex parties, and extreme soda lovers are welcoming the arrival of al...

David Sedaris Answered 175 Fan Letters While Stuck At Home With Covid

25 Jun 2022

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The hilarious David Sedaris stops by to introduce his latest book and share what he did to pass the time while recovering from his recent bout with Co...

Beto O'Rourke | Beg Your Pardons

24 Jun 2022

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Today the Jan. 6th Committee painted a chilling and criminally insane portrait of the former president’s attempt to steal the election by weaponizin...

Taika Waititi (Extended Cut) | What's Up, Doc?

23 Jun 2022

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The former president’s campaign staff reportedly didn’t notice the documentary crew filming at the White House before, during and after January 6t...

Werner Herzog | Man Of Steal

22 Jun 2022

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Today the Jan. 6th Committee laid out in shocking detail how the former president’s scheme to overturn the 2020 election brought harrowing consequen...

Sen. Cory Booker | Braking Bad

21 Jun 2022

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Stephen talks about last week’s non-surrection. President Biden falls off his bike. Also, New Jersey Senator Cory Booker returns to The Late Show fo...

Meanwhile… Chris Evans' Boston Accent | Caviar Is The New Cocaine

20 Jun 2022

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Meanwhile… The internet loves Chris Evans this week, especially footage of him slipping back into his Boston accent. Also, if you’re rich and look...

Father's Day First Drafts with Evie Colbert

19 Jun 2022

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The fabulous Evie Colbert returns for a very special Father’s Day edition of everyone’s favorite late night greeting card segment, First Drafts. ...

Sen. Raphael Warnock (Extended Cut)

18 Jun 2022

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When he needs a reminder of why his work as a Senator and a pastor is so important, Sen. Raphael Warnock remembers the example set by the late Rep. Jo...

Tom Hanks (Extended Cut) | Pence & Sensibility

17 Jun 2022

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John Eastman and the rest of the lawyers advising the former president knew that his plan to overturn the election was a crime, and today’s Jan. 6th...

Emma Thompson (Extended Cut) | Watch, Riot, Repeat

16 Jun 2022

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A member of the seditionist group Proud Boys complained to a judge about being mentioned on The Late Show, and President Biden might be the only Ameri...

Extended Episode: Bob Woodward & Carl Bernstein on Watergate, 50 Years Later

15 Jun 2022

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The former president scammed $250 million dollars in low-dollar donations from his most passionate followers for his bogus Election Defense Fund, and ...

Bryan Cranston (Extended Cut) | Hearing We Go Again

14 Jun 2022

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The televised hearings of the Jan 6th Committee are proving to be must-see events, in particular the moments when witnesses have been asked to comment...

Marvel Star Simu Liu Got Fired From His Accounting Job

13 Jun 2022

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The star of Marvel's "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings," Simu Liu, makes his first visit to The Late Show to tell Stephen about his experienc...

Meanwhile | Popcorn Shortage Looms, Diners Lick A Restaurant Wall In Arizona

12 Jun 2022

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Meanwhile... Stephen is concerned that moviegoers may not be able to enjoy popcorn when they head to theaters this summer, the European Union looks to...

Joel Kim Booster On Why Fire Island Is "A Safe Haven For Queer People"

11 Jun 2022

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Joel Kim Booster, the writer and star of the new film, "Fire Island," made his first visit to The Late Show this week and explained what makes a small...

LIVE Monologue | Jon Batiste's Colbert Questionert (Extended Cut)

10 Jun 2022

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Stephen Colbert delivers his LIVE monologue after watching the first night of televised hearings held by the January 6th Committee. And if you don’...

Rep. Adam Schiff | Hearing Is Believing

09 Jun 2022

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Stephen is getting hyped for Thursday’s televised Jan 6 Committee hearing, and wants manufacturers to know he isn’t fooled by the smaller package ...

Robert De Niro (Extended Cut) | Crimetime Special

08 Jun 2022

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Stephen gives an update on the five Proud Boys members who face 20 years in prison if convicted of sedition for their role in the Jan 6 insurrection, ...

Jake Tapper | Treason Finale

07 Jun 2022

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The Jan 6th committee is hoping to reach a large audience with hearings televised in prime time this week, and CNN is implementing a plan to limit the...

John Cleese & Big Furry Hat | Colbert Classic

06 Jun 2022

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Comedy legend and Monty Python co-founder John Cleese stopped by to talk to Stephen about his book "So, Anyway," how he and his fellow Pythons pitched...

Meanwhile… Kris Jenner Wants To Freeze Kendall’s Eggs

05 Jun 2022

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Meanwhile… Stephen volunteers to eat an exciting new innovation from the world of snack food, and TV mom Kris Jenner wants to make sure that the nex...

Lady Gaga (Full Interview) | Colbert Classic

04 Jun 2022

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Stephen's wide-ranging conversation with superstar Lady Gaga covers everything from her Oscar-nominated performance in "A Star Is Born" to the nationa...

Stephen's Audience Q&A: Why Don't You Grow a Mustache? | Colbert Classic

03 Jun 2022

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Every night before the show, our host Stephen Colbert takes questions from the audience. This time he's asked to explain why his "Colbeard" look never...

Jason Bateman | Colbert Classic

02 Jun 2022

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Netflix's 'Ozark' star Jason Bateman has considered a post-acting venture into late night TV. Stephen makes Jason's dream a premature reality and hand...

Brad Pitt: Big Questions with Even Bigger Stars | Colbert Classic

01 Jun 2022

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Movie star Brad Pitt cozies up by Stephen as they contemplate humanity's most puzzling uncertainties in this Colbert Classic from the Late Show vault....

The Daily Show Reunion: Jon Stewart & The Correspondents | Colbert Classic

31 May 2022

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Stephen's Daily Show Reunion extravaganza with Jon Stewart, Samantha Bee, Rob Corddry, Ed Helms, and John Oliver starts off with a flashback to Stephe...

Admiral James Stavridis On America's Permissive Gun Laws

30 May 2022

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The former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO joined Stephen for a fascinating discussion about NATO, the relationship between Russia and China, and how...

Meanwhile… Endangered Penis Plant Is NSFW

29 May 2022

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Meanwhile… Video of a tee-ball player’s elaborate at-bat dance is making the rounds online, and Stephen marvels at photos of a jungle flower that’...

Patti LuPone On Stephen Sondheim's Passing

28 May 2022

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Patti LuPone returns to The Late Show for a fascinating conversation that centers around her friend and mentor, the late Stephen Sondheim, who she lov...

Josh Brolin Takes The Colbert Questionert | Knee-Jerk Inaction

27 May 2022

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Senators McConnell and Schumer opted not to consider any gun violence solutions before letting the Senate leave for a two week break, and Republicans ...

Michael Che | See Something, Do Something

26 May 2022

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If you’re heartbroken and frustrated after yesterday’s mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, you’re not alone. There are things Congress could do righ...

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern | The Devil Endorsed In Georgia

25 May 2022

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The former president and VP are engaged in a high-profile battle over the Georgia gubernatorial race in what many see as a prelude to the 2024 preside...

Jennifer Connelly | Monkey See, Monkey Flu

24 May 2022

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Pandemic-weary Americans are in no mood to begin battling another deadly virus, and President Biden is surprising reporters with his casual candor whi...

Judd Apatow On George Carlin’s Incredible Ability To Reinvent Himself

23 May 2022

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Our friend Judd Apatow returns to The Late Show to chat with Stephen about the man he profiles in his new special, "George Carlin's American Dream," w...

Meanwhile | People May Cease To Print, GrubHub’s Free Lunch Disaster

22 May 2022

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The Late Show Pod Show brings you the Meanwhiles of the week! Stephen is very upset with the people at People, and GrubHub is in big trouble after pro...

Shaquille O'Neal Takes The Colbert Questionert | Inflate of the Union

21 May 2022

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Celebs like Matt Damon, Gwenyth Paltrow, Paris Hilton and others who made millions endorsing cryptocurrency have been remarkably quiet in recent days ...

Mike Myers (Extended Cut) | Gaffe From The Past

20 May 2022

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After watching George W. Bush make an incredible Freudian slip about his unjustified invasion of Iraq, Stephen wonders what else the former president ...

Sec. Antony Blinken | Results Penn-ding

19 May 2022

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While Rep. Madison Cawthorn was the clear loser in the North Carolina primary, as of our taping time the results were still too close to call in the P...

Ricky Gervais | Pennsylmania

18 May 2022

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Polls were still open in Pennsylvania when Stephen taped this show, so we’ll have to wait to find out which brand of crazy GOP primary voters prefer...

Sec. Mark Esper | Singing In Ukraine

17 May 2022

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The hateful, racist theory that inspired a teenager to commit mass murder in Buffalo, NY is a popular talking point among Republican politicians and t...

Neil deGrasse Tyson Takes The Colbert Questionert | Colbert Classic

16 May 2022

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If you don't know about his connection to Joan Rivers, or where he stands on the "is a hot dog a sandwich" debate, do you really know Neil deGrasse Ty...

Best of Quarantine-while | Colbert Classic

15 May 2022

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Stephen spent weeks hand-selecting these outstanding moments from his notorious "Quarantine-while" segments, which he delivered directly to you from a...

Bill Hader's Best Celebrity Impressions | Colbert Classic

14 May 2022

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"Barry" star Bill Hader and Stephen Colbert showed off their impressions of some very 'relevant' people during Bill's first visit to The Late Show in ...

John Oliver Interviews Stephen | Colbert Classic

13 May 2022

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Ever wondered what kind of questions to ask on a first date? Wonder no more as guest host John Oliver takes over the desk to ask Stephen Colbert some ...

Matt Walsh Bravely Defends His Chickens Against Coyote Attacks

12 May 2022

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Stephen’s longtime friend Matt Walsh returned to The Late Show last week to chat about his new film, “Unplugged,” and to catch us up on the peri...

Glenn Close And Stephen Bond Over Their Favorite Film

11 May 2022

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The amazing Glenn Close returned to The Late Show to teach Stephen a little Farsi she picked up while filming the Israeli spy series, "Tehran," and to...

Elvis Costello Takes The Colbert Questionert

10 May 2022

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If you don't know his favorite sandwich, or the name of the most used app on his phone, do you really know Elvis Costello? Find out how Elvis fared un...

Meanwhile… Taco Bell’s Mexican Pizza Returns | Florida’s Gators Are Thirsty

09 May 2022

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Meanwhile… Taco Bell returned the fan-favorite Mexican Pizza to their menu, and homeowners in Florida got a shock when they found an alligator chugg...

First Drafts (Extended Cut): Mother's Day Cards with Evie McGee Colbert

08 May 2022

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The fabulous Evie McGee Colbert returns to The Late Show to help Stephen pick out the perfect Mother's Day card in this Late Show Pod Show exclusive e...

Chris O'Donnell | Return of Events

07 May 2022

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Many NFT owners are finding their investments are worth significantly less than when they bought them, former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper says T**...

Daniel Craig Takes The Colbert Questionert | False Profit

06 May 2022

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It’s been a rough week on Wall Street after the Fed raised interest rates, and our former president claims to have done more for all religions than ...

Sheryl Crow (Extended Cut) & Stephen's 2010 GRAMMYs Story

05 May 2022

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GOP cowards spent decades packing the Supreme Court with justices who would overturn Roe v. Wade, but are now afraid to celebrate their victory. Over ...

José Andrés & Ron Howard, Emily Bazelon | Ruh Roe

04 May 2022

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“Well, s***.” Stephen reacts to the leaked Supreme Court opinion that appears to strike down Roe v. Wade, destroying a half century of protections...

Jon Bernthal | Text-Posé

03 May 2022

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Sean Hannity, Rick Perry and Marjorie Taylor Greene are among the prominent figures whose damning texts to former White House chief of staff Mark Mead...

Michelle Obama's Blanket Fort | Colbert Classic

30 Apr 2022

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There's a place you can go where everything you knew as a child is still true. It's called The Late Show Blanket Fort, and back in 2016 it was under h...

Midnight Confessions | Colbert Classic

29 Apr 2022

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Enjoy this blast from The Late Show's sinful past with one of our favorite classic segments: Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. To learn more a...

Jerry Seinfeld | Colbert Classic

28 Apr 2022

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When Jerry Seinfeld joined Stephen over Zoom in 2020 to talk about his new book, "Is This Anything?," the legendary comic compared notes with Stephen ...

Adam Driver's Community Calendar | Colbert Classic

27 Apr 2022

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Local boy made good (or bad, depending on which movie you're watching) alerted the Mishawaka, Indiana community to upcoming events in his hometown bac...

Terry Gross | Colbert Classic

26 Apr 2022

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Stephen's favorite interviewer becomes the interviewee in this Zoom call from the Ed Sullivan Office Building back in April of 2021. Listen as this le...

Nicki Minaj (Extended Cut) | Colbert Classic

23 Apr 2022

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She said WHAT to Colbert? Find out all that you missed in this extended version of Nicki Minaj's visit to The Late Show in 2018 in support of her albu...

Conan O'Brien | Colbert Classic

22 Apr 2022

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Back in the spring of 2020 when both late night hosts were broadcasting from the seclusion of their own homes, our guest Conan O'Brien reluctantly rel...

Alexander Skarsgård, Jack White | The Great American Bake Off

21 Apr 2022

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New Jersey will begin recreational marijuana sales on April 21st and we have a sneak peek at some of the strains that will be available. In non-pot ne...

Neil deGrasse Tyson, Comedian Emmy Blotnick

20 Apr 2022

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A federal judge ruled that the CDC can’t mandate mask usage on public transportation, and France’s president Emmanuel Macron is pulling out all th...

Julia Roberts | Don't Mess With Taxes

19 Apr 2022

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Cannabis users in New Jersey will be able to legally replenish their stashes starting this Friday, and Stephen tries to make sense of the trailer for ...

Josh Brolin, First Drafts with Evie Colbert

16 Apr 2022

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Newly released emails show that Secret Service agents were outraged at the White House’s attempts to downplay the severity of dog bites suffered whi...

Hugh Laurie | Sank You, Next

15 Apr 2022

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Ukraine appears to have sunk the same Russian warship that threatened soldiers on Snake Island at the beginning of Putin’s invasion, and Stephen isn...

Claire Foy & Paul Bettany | Did A Bird Poop On The President?

14 Apr 2022

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It’s our duty to fact check the video of President Biden supposedly being targeted by a bird while giving a speech, and Stephen checks in with NYC M...

Molly Shannon (Exclusive Extended Cut), Rep. Cori Bush

13 Apr 2022

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President Biden hopes to counter the effects of inflation by increasing the availability of ethanol at the gas pump, and Stephen reacts to news that R...

Chance the Rapper (Exclusive Extended Interview), Beanie Feldstein

12 Apr 2022

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Chance the Rapper tells Stephen how he learned about his family's deep spiritual roots in Ghana, just days before making his first visit there, in thi...

Ringo Starr Takes The Colbert Questionert | Colbert Classic

09 Apr 2022

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What's Ringo Starr's favorite Beatles song? What's his favorite action movie? What does he think about oranges? You'll really get to really know Ringo...

Pete Holmes, Elizabeth Alexander | Supreme of the Crop

08 Apr 2022

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Stephen lets out a big “WOO” to celebrate the news that Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has been confirmed to the United States Supreme Court. Elsewhe...

Anderson Cooper | Sanc-Shunned

07 Apr 2022

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The U.S. added new sanctions to punish Russia for war crimes in Ukraine, and renowned Tolkein expert Stephen Colbert reacts to news that Facebook empl...

Oscar Isaac, Jon Batiste Is Back (With Grammys!)

06 Apr 2022

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America got a brief reminder of what hope and change look like when former president Obama visited the White House today, while Republicans continue t...

Shaquille O'Neal, Mayim Bialik | Jon Batiste's Gram Slam

05 Apr 2022

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We couldn’t be more proud of Jon Batiste after his triumph at the GRAMMY Awards, where he performed “FREEDOM” and took home five awards includin...

Ken Burns & Mandy Patinkin, John C. Reilly | Hiding In Strain Sight

02 Apr 2022

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It's April 1st at The Late Show but the latest Covid strain isn't fooling around as over half the new cases in the U.S. were Omicron BA-2 last week, a...

James McAvoy, Jane Krakowski | Not O-K-G-B

01 Apr 2022

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Vladimir Putin’s advisors may be too scared to tell the Russian leader the truth about his botched invasion of Ukraine, and Stephen checks in with t...

Elle Fanning, Ben Schwartz | Tanks But No Tanks

31 Mar 2022

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It can be difficult to trace the owners of Russian superyachts, but authorities continue to find selfies on social media that help link oligarchs to t...

Hannah Gadsby, Sandra Bullock Takes The Colbert Questionert | Burner Phoney

30 Mar 2022

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We know the former president spoke to Kevin McCarthy and Jim Jordan as the January 6th insurrection unfolded, but his missing phone records leave a lo...

Chris Wallace, Wilmer Valderrama | Talking Smack

29 Mar 2022

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Stephen returns from hiatus with reactions to the Will Smith vs. Chris Rock drama at The Oscars, and an update on Russia’s change of strategy in Ukr...

Dana Carvey | Colbert Classic

26 Mar 2022

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Friend of the show and master of impressions, Dana Carvey Zoomed into A Late Show to share some comedy advice and talk about what inspired his podcast...

Meryl Streep Takes The Colbert Questionert | Colbert Classic

25 Mar 2022

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How did 12-year old Meryl Streep get Richard Nixon's autograph on a Milky Way wrapper? Find out in this Meryl Streep edition of "The Colbert Questione...

John Mulaney | Colbert Classic

24 Mar 2022

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John Mulaney checked in with Stephen Colbert over Zoom early in the pandemic to compare the strangely specific dreams they had each been having during...

George Clooney Takes The Colbert Questionert | Colbert Classic

23 Mar 2022

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