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Stephen Colbert tells his audience that the next season of “The Late Show” will be the last, and that the series will end in May 2026. A heat wave is baking most of the continental U.S., President Trump has a mysterious wound on his hand, and the MAGA world is not ready to forget about Jeffrey Epstein’s client list despite the president’s effort to distract them with a big announcement about Coca-Cola. California Senator Adam Schiff discusses his tumultuous relationship with President Trump and ...
President Trump lashed out at supporters who want him to release Jeffrey Epstein’s client list, Stephen digs deeper into the mystery surrounding Epstein’s death, and the president continues telling a weird lie about his uncle John Trump and Ted Kaczynski. If you don’t know his favorite smell, or whether he prefers cats or dogs, do you really know Owen Wilson? Listen to Owen Wilson’s thrilling Colbert Questionert and check out his performance in “Stick,” streaming now on AppleTV+. To learn more a...
Stephen Colbert is officially mustache-free, New York and New Jersey got inundated with rainfall on Monday night, the Department of Defense will soon begin using Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, and Atlanta police have no suspects in the theft of hard drives containing Beyoncé’s unreleased music. Acclaimed actor Joaquin Phoenix returns to the Ed Sullivan Theater for the first time since his notorious 2009 appearance on “The Late Show with David Letterman” and looks back on the conversation with a mixture...
Stephen returned from vacation to learn that Paramount settled President Trump’s nuisance lawsuit for $16 million, MAGA is in full revolt against the Trump administration over their handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case, and the president managed to make the FIFA Club World Cup trophy presentation all about himself. Already a huge star in the worlds of sports and media, Stephen A. Smith reveals why he’s giving serious thought to a run for political office in 2028. Stay tuned for two new shows fro...
Every night before taping The Late Show, our host answers a handful of questions from the studio audience. In this podcast exclusive compilation, hear Stephen give advice to an aspiring SNL cast member, regale the crowd with stories from a recent trip to Ireland, and give an earnest answer as to what inspires him to do his show day after 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:/...
Meanwhile... Everyone's favorite Late Show segment is a hit in Finland. (Originally aired December 2024) 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 actor Michael C. Hall tells Stephen how his iconic character Dexter came back to life for a new series, even though everyone definitely saw him die in the finale of the original series. Watch "Dexter: Resurrection" on Paramount+ with Showtime beginning July 11th. 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 hopes his latest interview with New Zealand's biggest pop star makes up for his prankish antics he pulled the last time he was on her side of the globe. GRAMMY-winner Lorde tells Stephen about her new album, her upcoming "Ultrasound" world tour, and a special type of therapy that helped her conquer the stage fright that had plagued her since childhood in this podcast exclusive extended interview. Lorde's new album, "Virgin," is available now. To learn more about listener data and our pri...
Stephen loves 'Andor' and keeping his famous friends listed as secret nicknames on his phone, and Peabody-winning writer and director Tony Gilroy says his show is accessible to everyone, whether or not they are a "Star Wars" fan. "Andor" is streaming now 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...
Colbert jumps on the podcast to play another round of "Celebrity Boss" and reveals what life is really like in the limelight. And verified celebrity and Academy Award winner Julia Roberts returns to The Late Show to tell Stephen about playing Martha Mitchell in the Starz series, “Gaslit,” which takes place in the Watergate era. Julia Roberts' interview originally aired April 18th, 2022. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Le...
Stephen Colbert talks about traveling across the pond to sit down with Gary Oldman, Jack Lowden, Jonathan Pryce and Kristin Scott Thomas to discuss their critically-acclaimed series, "Slow Horses." Season five of "Slow Horses" premieres September 24th 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...
Acclaimed actor Damson Idris tells Stephen about working opposite Brad Pitt and what happened when he had to yell angrily into the Oscar-winner's face. "F1: The Movie" opens in theaters on Friday, June 27th. 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...
Every night before the show, our host takes a few questions from the audience. In this podcast-exclusive round up, Stephen talks candidly about his writing process, favorite NYC pizza, and tells the story of when he realized he had reached the perfect level of fame. This compilation of Audience Questions previously ran in December 2023. 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://podca...
In honor of the fourth season of "The Bear," enjoy these interviews with Emmy-winning stars Ayo Edebiri and Ebon Moss-Bachrach! Actor and comedian Ayo Edebiri described the wild ride she’s been on since “The Bear” became a massive hit, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach told Stephen about the careful consideration that went into his portrayal of Cousin Richie on “The Bear.” Ayo originally aired on January 4th, 2023; Ebon originally aired January 9th, 2024. To learn more about listener data and our privacy p...
Various interpretations of what qualifies as 'sandwich' are accepted in The Questionert, but not all answers are scored equally by our host. Hear what Stephen had to say about Ryan Gosling's round in the hot seat in this exclusive podcast introduction to a family favorite: The Colbert Questionert. (Gosling originally aired May 9th, 2024). 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://pod...
Stephen gets to talk to the most powerful people in the country as host of The Late Show, among other Meat Lover's perks. Then, the 39th President of the United States and 'Faith' author Jimmy Carter told Stephen he prays for Donald Trump. Whether those prayers are being answered is another question (Original Air Date: March 30th, 2018). 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://podc...
Stephen covers the origin of The Late Show Sea Captains softball team and tells the story of The Late Show's first trial episode in Monroe, Michigan in this podcast exclusive introduction to John Cena's Community Calendar! 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, Emmy and Tony-winning superstar Cyndi Lauper gifted Stephen a pink wig and invites the world to come see the combination of art and music that is going to make her farewell tour the best show she's ever put on. Grab tickets for the final leg of the "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" Farewell Tour on her website! 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 actress Kerry Condon joins Stephen Colbert to share behind-the-scenes insights from her new film "F1," including her character's intelligent role as a technical director and a romantic scene with co-star Brad Pitt. She also reflects on her notable early career, including playing Ophelia at the Royal Shakespeare Company as the youngest actress ever. The discussion covers her experiences from film sets to stage and her views on the classic role.
American television host Stephen Colbert checks in on the world in his long-running international news segment, "What's Going On Over There?" Originally aired June 17th, 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...
Acclaimed actor Idris Elba is passionate about his side gig as a world-famous DJ who played Coachella this year. His latest film, "Heads of State," is available on Prime Video starting July 2nd. 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 Book Club chats with Samantha Harvey, author of the Booker Prize-winning novel, "Orbital," our June book club pick. Find out which book Harvey would take into space with her, the significance of the International Space Station being deorbited in 2030, and her 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...
Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani won a stunning victory in New York City’s mayoral primary, beating disgraced former governor Andrew Cuomo. Elsewhere, corporations are shamefully backing away from their supposed commitments to supporting the LGBTQ+ community. CNN’S Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward joins Stephen remotely from Amman, Jordan to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East including what civilians in Iran and Israel are doing to pick up the pieces after the w...
President Trump expressed frustration over continued fighting between Israel and Iran after he announced a ceasefire deal, new intelligence suggests that America’s attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities did not achieve its objective, and FEMA is paying to build a new ICE detention facility in the middle of the Florida Everglades. The rumors are true! Actor and 17-time WWE champion John Cena confirms that he will compete in his final wrestling events this year. Watch “Heads of State” on Prime Video ...
The president announced America’s bunker-busting attack on Iran in a strange late night speech, after approving the strike based on “a feeling” over actual intelligence, and regime change in Iran appears to be on the table. And hear Stephen Colbert’s extended, uncut interview with New York City Comptroller Brad Lander and New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, two of the leading mayoral candidates in the New York City Democratic primary. To learn more about listener data and our privacy prac...
Democratic Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth argues that the money spent on President Trump's birthday parade could have been put to better use, funding scholarships for military children. 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 cute baby raccoon was rescued from bad weather in Massachusetts, the hottest new food flavor is dill pickle, and a restaurant on Long Island pardoned a lobster named Lorenzo and set him free. 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...
Florida Congressman Maxwell Frost tells Stephen why Governor Ron DeSantis is acting more extreme than ever, and why unlawful ICE detentions are tearing apart families in his state. 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 president tried to halt observances of the Juneteenth holiday but Americans celebrated anyway, the FDA is scrapping guidelines on daily alcohol limits, we’re in for a very hot weekend across the country, and a special nuke-proof plane was spotted landing in Washington, D.C. as Trump contemplates bombing Iran. Legendary singer and songwriter Paul Simon sits for an extended, wide-ranging interview with Stephen Colbert that touches on the meaning behind the lyrics on his latest album, ‘Seven Ps...
President Trump is focused on redecorating the White House while the world waits to know if he will bomb Iran, Israel’s prime minister freaked out the president with a blood-soaked gift, and the MAGA world is being torn in half by a fight between war hawks like Ted Cruz and isolationists like Tucker Carlson. Should Americans have to put up with gangs of unaccountable ICE thugs roaming our streets doing whatever they want? And should Defense Secretary Hegseth be forced to answer whether he’s give...
