The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

Colin Farrell | Lost In Translation

29 Oct 2025

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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 be...

Emma Thompson | Ego Trip

28 Oct 2025

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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 d...

Alex Wagner (Extended)

27 Oct 2025

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"Pod Save America" contributor and MSNBC Senior Political Analyst Alex Wagner tells Stephen that her new podcast, "Runaway Country," will feature inte...

Meanwhile | Microplastics In Veggies

26 Oct 2025

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Meanwhile... New York City is vaccinating its raccoon population to help stem an outbreak of rabies, a surprising percentage of engaged couples are in...

Karine Jean-Pierre

25 Oct 2025

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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 ...

Ben Stiller | Winging It

24 Oct 2025

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The Secret Service tried to block journalists from filming the demolition of the East Wing of the White House, President Trump angered America’s cat...

Emma Stone | Don't Mind If I Sue

23 Oct 2025

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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 Whit...

Michael J. Fox | Tearing Down The House

22 Oct 2025

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President Trump is literally tearing down the White House to build his fantasy ballroom, another Republican has been exposed for sending racist text m...

Jeremy Renner | Reign Check

21 Oct 2025

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The GOP’s warnings about violence at Saturday’s “No Kings” rallies proved unwarranted, President Trump posted an AI video that depicts him doi...

Chef José Andrés, Nick Offerman

20 Oct 2025

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Friend of the show Chef José Andrés teaches Stephen Colbert to make a modern twist on an American classic, the Philly Cheesesteak sandwich. Official...

Meanwhile | Better When Drunk

19 Oct 2025

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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...

Mason Thames | 'Black Phone 2'

18 Oct 2025

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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 f...

Nick Offerman | Arch Madness

17 Oct 2025

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Stephen celebrates National Boss's Day, tech companies dished out big cash at a fundraiser for President Trump’s new White House ballroom project, a...

Anderson Cooper | Bad Sport

16 Oct 2025

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Disturbing details about President Trump’s fast food habit have been revealed, Vice President Vance downplayed the seriousness of a racist group cha...

Bette Middler | America's Neck Top Model

15 Oct 2025

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President Trump took time out from his Middle East peace victory tour to complain about a magazine cover, Americans are blaming Republicans for the ch...

Keanu Reeves & Alex Winter (Extended) | No Sur-Prize

14 Oct 2025

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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 dep...

Late Show Book Club | 'People Like Us'

13 Oct 2025

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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 w...

Meanwhile | Meat Stick Recall

12 Oct 2025

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Meanwhile... Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk auctioned off his most famous skateboard, large numbers of corn dogs are being recalled, and a Russian exp...

Audience Questions | 'How Lucky'

11 Oct 2025

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Stephen takes a round of questions from the Ed Sullivan Theater audience in this Late Show Pod Show exclusive compilation! To learn more about liste...

Stephen Presents: Bootsie Goes To A Sex Party

10 Oct 2025

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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 V...

Stephen Presents: Jennifer Garner

09 Oct 2025

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Stephen's on the podcast again this week talking about puppies and his favorite babysitter, the incredible Jennifer Garner! Garner's interview origi...

Stephen Presents: Chef Samin Nosrat

08 Oct 2025

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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 Che...

Stephen Presents: Director Jim Hoskinson

07 Oct 2025

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“The Late Show” and “The Colbert Report” director Jim Hoskinson sits down with Stephen Colbert to look back at two decades of joyful collabora...

Lainey Wilson

06 Oct 2025

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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 a...

The Sound Of Science | Shark Throuple

05 Oct 2025

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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 abou...

Carrie Preston | 'Elsbeth'

04 Oct 2025

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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 ...

Lady Gaga | Shutdown & Dirty

03 Oct 2025

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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 ...

Julia Roberts | A Total Shutshow

02 Oct 2025

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Although the federal government has shut down, President Trump’s deportations and troop deployments to American cities will proceed without pause. I...

Jimmy Kimmel | Shutdown For What? (Extended)

01 Oct 2025

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In this special EXTENDED podcast cut of tonight's monologue, Republicans prepared to shut down the government while Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ...

Conan O'Brien (Extended) | Oregon Fail

30 Sep 2025

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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 ...

Priscilla Presley

29 Sep 2025

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Actress and businesswoman Priscilla Presley tells Stephen that her new memoir dives deep into details about her life during her marriage to Elvis Pres...

Meanwhile | Coffee Makes You Happy

28 Sep 2025

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Meanwhile... "Friends" fans can sip lattes at a New York cafe modeled after the show's famed gathering spot, a scuba diver robbed tourists at a Disney...

Sen. Mark Kelly

27 Sep 2025

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Arizona Senator Mark Kelly provides insight into the looming battle over funding the government, arguing that the central issue before Congress is the...

Jeremy Strong | Things Keep Escalating

26 Sep 2025

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President Trump is still furious about the United Nations escalator escapade, a new exhibit at The White House depicts President Biden as an autopen, ...

Sen. Chris Murphy | Esca-Hater

25 Sep 2025

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The return of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” drew huge ratings, the mystery of the United Nations escalator continues to fascinate the public, President Tru...

Gov. Gavin Newsom | The UNGA Games

24 Sep 2025

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President Trump had a hard time getting to the podium for his welcome speech at the United Nations General Assembly, where he told world leaders that ...

Scarlett Johansson | Gimme Jimmy

23 Sep 2025

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Disney ended the suspension of “Jimmy Kimmel Live” following intense blowback from Hollywood actors and the American public, the world is set to e...

Gary Oldman's Colbert Questionert

22 Sep 2025

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Stephen Colbert travels to London to sit down with the great Gary Oldman, seeking to “fully know” the legendary actor by administering a scientifi...

Meanwhile | Adult Hoola Hooping

21 Sep 2025

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Meanwhile… A wellness retreat in Michigan offers adult hula hooping workshops, the maker of Ozempic is cutting thousands of staffers, and the famili...

'The New Yorker' Editor David Remnick

20 Sep 2025

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Pulitzer Prize-winning author and “The New Yorker” editor David Remnick reacts to the words of FCC chairman Brendan Carr, who said “we can do th...

Jake Tapper | Silenced Night

19 Sep 2025

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ABC yanked “Jimmy Kimmel Live” off the air following a threat from FCC chair Brendan Carr, and President Trump celebrated his administration’s s...

Ron Howard | A Royal Pain

18 Sep 2025

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President Trump seems to be enjoying his time with England’s royal family, childhood vaccination rates are backsliding during RFK Jr.’s tenure, th...

Brandi Carlile | Emmy Way You Want It

17 Sep 2025

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Stephen celebrates his Emmy Award win by thanking everyone who makes, and watches, The Late Show! Elsewhere, President Trump is on his way to meet Kin...

Eugene Levy

16 Sep 2025

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Comedy legend Eugene Levy blossoms into a more seasoned traveler as he visits Mexico, Ireland, Vienna, and other exotic locations in the third season ...

Comedian Joe Dombrowski

15 Sep 2025

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Comedian Joe Dombrowski made his television debut with a hilarious stand-up set at the Ed Sullivan Theater. Visit https://thejoedombrowski.com for tou...

Meanwhile | Koala Chlamydia

14 Sep 2025

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Meanwhile… Koalas can now get vaccinated for chlamydia, many popular beers contain unwanted chemicals, and the Spotted Ratfish has forehead teeth it...

Cooper Hoffman (Extended)

13 Sep 2025

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Actor Cooper Hoffman talked about the kinds of films he hopes to make as his Hollywood career unfolds, and details some of the challenges the cast of ...

Usher | Watch This Space

12 Sep 2025

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The country is still shocked by the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the U.S. military tried to shoot down an object that could be advanced alien techno...

Jennifer Aniston (Extended) | Fools Russian

11 Sep 2025

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Donald Trump’s glib response to a Russian drone attack on Poland did not inspire confidence, the president ate dinner in public to demonstrate how s...

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor | In Deep Doodle

10 Sep 2025

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Trump’s GOP allies are trying to deny the existence of the Epstein birthday note even after it was released by the House Oversight Committee, and Su...

Cillian Murphy | The Late Show's 10th Anniversary

09 Sep 2025

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Stephen Colbert hasn’t aged a day in ten years, the name of the Department of Defense was too woke for President Trump, Americans finally got a glim...

Carmelo Anthony

08 Sep 2025

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Olympic gold medalist and NBA Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony gets decimated by returning champion Stephen Colbert in an epic hoops battle on the Ed Sul...

Meanwhile | Croc Collection

07 Sep 2025

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Meanwhile… Science has proven onions to be dangerous for cats, a viral video features two rats fighting on a New York City subway platform, Talking ...

NPR CEO Katherine Maher (Extended)

06 Sep 2025

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Katherine Maher, the President and CEO of NPR, joins Stephen to talk about the impact of the devastating funding cuts pushed by President Trump and en...

Drew Barrymore | What The Health?!

05 Sep 2025

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Vaccines are becoming harder to obtain thanks to RFK Jr.’s dismantling of the CDC, the state of Florida is moving to end all vaccine mandates, and P...

Jamie Lee Curtis | Deploy Vey

04 Sep 2025

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Stephen Colbert stands up for America’s second city, President Trump is jealous that China’s president got to hang out with Putin and Kim Jong Un,...

John Oliver | Troops, He Did It Again

03 Sep 2025

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Contrary to the rumors on social media, President Trump is alive and spending his time blaming artificial intelligence and landscaping contractors whe...

Intro Rewind: Will Ferrell (Extended)

02 Sep 2025

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Stephen Colbert capped off another week of exclusive podcast introductions this past February with this preamble to the EXTENDED cut of Will Ferrell's...

Intro Rewind: Neil Young

01 Sep 2025

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Stephen and his producer Becca kept rocking in the free world in last May's podcast introduction about corn costumes and Martin guitars when they pull...

Intro Rewind: Father Guido Sarducci

31 Aug 2025

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We're rewinding back to some of our favorite exclusive introductions to memorable Late Show moments, like this conversation from May about comedy lege...

Intro Rewind: Julia Roberts

30 Aug 2025

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Colbert jumped on the podcast in July for 'Celebrity Boss' - Part Two to further reveal what life is like in the limelight. Rewind yourself to last ni...

Intro Rewind: Adrien Brody

29 Aug 2025

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Tonight we're rewinding back to everyone's favorite Late Show Pod Show game, 'Celebrity Boss' - Part One. Originally dropped in April, Stephen answere...

Intro Rewind: Cole Escola (Extended)

28 Aug 2025

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Stephen Colbert and his podcast sidekick talked at length in May about the history and span of Broadway (the street) before launching into Stephen's e...

Intro Rewind: First Drafts With Evie (Extended)

27 Aug 2025

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Over the holidays this past December, Stephen talked about the onslaught of online reaction after he hosted the 2006 White House Correspondent's Dinne...

Intro Rewind: Dick Cavett

26 Aug 2025

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Stephen took over his own podcast yet again last summer with an exclusive introduction to a beloved Colbert Classic, his conversation with television ...

Intro Rewind: Talking Heads (Extended)

25 Aug 2025

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Stephen Colbert regaled Becca with the full story of what happened the night he didn't go see Talking Heads on their 'Stop Making Sense' tour in this ...

Intro Rewind: RuPaul's Colbert Questionert

24 Aug 2025

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Stephen went on the podcast last October for a fan-favorite story about the top dog of late night: Benny! And if you don't know his favorite sandwich,...

Intro Rewind: Suleika Jaouad (Extended)

23 Aug 2025

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While The Late Show's on break, The Pod Show will be looking back at some of our favorite Colbert Introductions from this season before we're back wit...

Stephen Presents: Keanu Reeves

22 Aug 2025

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Stephen plays another round of 'Late Show Vocab' to reveal the deeper meanings of workplace nicknames and lingo before examining some of life's bigges...

Stephen Presents: Band Ads

21 Aug 2025

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Stephen Colbert and his podcast sidekick go off on a frozen dairy tangent before raving about our multi-talented house band members, who recently star...

Stephen Presents: Dave Franco

20 Aug 2025

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Stephen Colbert explains to our podcast listeners why he threw a pedicure party for The Late Show staff in the office conference room, and actor Dave ...

Stephen Presents: Late Show Book Club | Daniel Kehlmann

19 Aug 2025

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Late Show Book Club chats with Daniel Kehlmann, author of the novel, “The Director,” our July book club pick. Find out why Daniel thinks art is th...

Audience Questions | Bagel Order

18 Aug 2025

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Before taping the monologue, our host will thoughtfully answer a handful of questions from the studio audience. In this podcast exclusive compilation,...

Meanwhile | World's Oldest Baby, Breast Milk Ice Cream

17 Aug 2025

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Meanwhile... Stephen is ready to reprise his role as Stu Robison if anyone wants to make a sequel to the 2005 film, "Bewitched," a baby was born from ...

Anthony Carrigan | 'Superman'

16 Aug 2025

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Acclaimed actor Anthony Carrigan tells Stephen about his role in the new “Superman” film and why an affliction that used to cause him shame is now...

Stephen Presents: Ocean Vuong (Extended)

15 Aug 2025

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Stephen returns to the Pod Show to play a new game showcasing the unique etymology of life at The Late Show before launching into his extended convers...

Stephen Presents: Email In-Bag with Evie II (Extended)

14 Aug 2025

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Stephen tells podcast listeners the secret to his favorite cocktail before introducing the extended cut of The Late Show's second installment of "Ema...

Stephen Presents: Asher Perlman's Final Dunk

13 Aug 2025

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Stephen Colbert is proud to present in this podcast-exclusive introduction: the thrilling conclusion of Late Show writer Asher Perlman's journey to le...

Stephen Presents: Joaquin Phoenix's Colbert Questionert

12 Aug 2025

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Stephen's back and the mics are rolling for another batch of exclusive podcast intros with our host! To kick off this summer hiatus, enjoy the longest...

Fmr. Sec. Robert Reich

11 Aug 2025

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Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich argues that reversing the Citizens United decision is key to reclaiming America's democracy, and that a new pro...

The Sound Of Science | Do Sloths Fart?

10 Aug 2025

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Science-loving late night host Stephen Colbert brings you all the latest scientific developments from the world of science. To learn more about list...

Fred Armisen

09 Aug 2025

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Acclaimed actor Fred Armisen wanted to honor the tradition of the role of Uncle Fester by including references to others, like Christopher Lloyd, who ...

Sen. Alex Padilla | Tax Me If You Can

08 Aug 2025

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Donald Trump’s new global tariffs kicked in at midnight, the president made note of The Late Show’s ratings in an Oval Office presser, and JD Vanc...

Josh Brolin | Dinner For Schmucks

07 Aug 2025

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Trump Administration officials are gathering to create a strategy for putting the Jeffrey Epstein scandal to rest, ICE is relaxing its recruiting stan...

Gov. JB Pritzker | You Can't Handle The Roof

06 Aug 2025

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President Trump appeared on the White House roof today for some reason, a new poll found everyone in the his administration is deeply unpopular, peopl...

Julia Garner | Stats All Folks

05 Aug 2025

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The Smithsonian removed Donald Trump from an exhibit on presidential impeachments at the American History Museum, the president says we shouldn’t tr...

Fmr. NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins

04 Aug 2025

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Dr. Francis Collins, the former director of the National Institutes of Health, talks about the devastating consequences of President Trump’s attack ...

Meanwhile | Harry Styles's Sex Toys

03 Aug 2025

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Meanwhile… An orgy in the U.K. was so loud it upset the neighbors, scientists recommend people get 7,000 steps per day to stay healthy, Jennifer Lop...

Sen. Elissa Slotkin (Extended)

02 Aug 2025

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In this extended interview with Stephen Colbert, Michigan Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin talks about the politicization of intelligence under Presi...

Vice President Kamala Harris (Extended) | Tax Or Fiction

01 Aug 2025

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President Trump’s tariffs are set to kick in on August 1st, school kids will soon be required to pass a new Presidential Fitness Test, the musical t...

Liam Neeson (Extended) | Carbon Omissions

31 Jul 2025

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The EPA is seeking to scrap limits on greenhouse gas emissions, America’s fertility rate hit an all-time low, and the president’s son weighed in o...

Jamie Lee Curtis (Extended) | All About The Green

30 Jul 2025

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Stephen Colbert and Jamie Lee Curtis get caught in a "Freaky Tuesday." Republicans want to put President Trump’s name on The Kennedy Center, America...

Matt Rogers & Bowen Yang | Teed Off

29 Jul 2025

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Scotland welcomed President Trump with protests and questions about Jeffrey Epstein, speculation is raging about what was said at a meeting between th...

Molly Gordon | 'Oh, Hi!'

28 Jul 2025

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Acclaimed actor and director Molly Gordon reveals the sordid details of her summers at theater camp and talks about directing the new comedy, “Oh, H...

Meanwhile | Breast Milk Pays The Bills

27 Jul 2025

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Meanwhile... Moms are selling breast milk to bodybuilders, and actress Emma Watson got caught speeding. To learn more about listener data and our p...

Leanne Morgan

26 Jul 2025

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Stand up comedian, author and actress Leanne Morgan has some advice for people seeking the long-lasting marriage. Her show "Leanne" premieres on Netfl...

Gov. Josh Shapiro | Oh Fudge

25 Jul 2025

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President Trump denied that the Attorney General told him his name is in the Jeffrey Epstein files, the GOP-led House voted to subpoena the files, the...

Steve Buscemi | Air Buds

24 Jul 2025

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It's getting hot under another heat dome, Pat Bondi said Trump's name was in the Epstein files back in May, and Trump gloats over his latest media set...

Bad Bunny (Extended) | Plane And Simple

23 Jul 2025

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President Trump is doing everything he can to distract the world from his involvement with Jeffrey Epstein, including launching attacks on former pres...

Sandra Oh | Yes We Canceled

22 Jul 2025

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 For the next ten months Stephen Colbert can finally speak unvarnished truth to power, including in response to the president’s post celebrating Th...