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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 ...
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 choi...
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...
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 Sw...
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.” Che...
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 pr...
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 ...
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...
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,” whic...
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 in...
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 ...
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-p...
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...
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/pr...
Stephen Colbert kicks off Thanksgiving Rock and Roll Week with an exclusive extended interview with Robert Plant. They discuss Plant's new band, "Saving Grace," and how its unique sound emerged from casual pub meetings. Plant also reflects on his childhood inspirations, including films and history, and his formative musical influences from black American artists. A significant portion of their conversation explores the profound impact of J.R.R. Tolkien's works and the mystical Welsh landscape on Plant's creative process and songwriting.
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 Y...
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.” “...
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 vi...
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 cont...
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...
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 premier...
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...
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 cho...
