Stocks tumbled again on Tuesday as President Trump’s trade war grinds on, Tesla shares are down 50% as investors dump the stock and Tesla owners rush to sell their vehicles, and the man in charge of America’s health is downplaying the West Texas measles outbreak. Award-winning actor Nathan Lane previews his newest project, a sitcom featuring a group of gay male friends of a certain age who decide to move in together. “Mid-Century Modern” premieres on Hulu on March 28th. To learn more about liste...
Mar 12, 2025•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast President Trump’s unpredictable economic policies are dragging down markets and worrying Wall Street bankers, government agencies are scrubbing terms like “women” and “gay” from their websites, and England’s king is getting his own radio show. When “Black Bag” star Cate Blanchett was a kid she learned how to make the adults squirm with a stage show that involved reenacting conversations she had secretly recorded. Catch her film, “Black Bag,” opening this Friday. To learn more about listener data...
Mar 11, 2025•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tech entrepreneur and LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman joins Stephen for a wide-ranging discussion about the benefits and risks related to artificial intelligence, the impact of China's DeepSeek AI product, and why Elon Musk shouldn't try to run the government like a business. Hoffman's latest book, "Superagency," 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:/...
Mar 10, 2025•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Meanwhile... Fans of "The White Lotus" are snapping up pricey suites at the resorts where the show's third season was filmed, super-low-rise jeans that show off butt cleavage are making a comeback, a study showed that married men are doing a greater share of housework now versus previous generations, Miami is renaming streets after iconic songs that reference the city, it might not be safe to microwave your lunch at the office, and there's a surprisingly wide range of acceptable answers to the q...
Mar 09, 2025•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast The most famous skateboarder of all time tells Stephen that it took him 12 years and thousands of misses before he became the first person to land a trick that requires 900 degrees of mid-air rotation. Stay tuned to Tony's social media channels for information on the upcoming release of the "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 & 4" video games! 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://podcastc...
Mar 08, 2025•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast “Madness” is the word to describe President Trump’s tariff drama with Canada and Mexico, DOGE apologized to some fired CDC employees and asked them to return to work, and furious GOP lawmakers chastised Elon Musk by reading him fawning poetry. Emmy winner Sterling K. Brown shares a glimpse of what life is like on the set of his hit TV show, “Paradise,” which is streaming now on Hulu. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn...
Mar 07, 2025•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast President Trump paused some tariffs on Canada and Mexico on Wednesday as the impact of his big economic gamble began rippling across markets, and sky-high egg prices are making chicken rentals more appealing, and profitable, than ever before. Journalist and author Jake Tapper, anchor of “The Lead” on CNN, says that people who think President Trump’s tariffs will be a short-term affair are wrong about his intentions. Watch season two of “The United States of Scandal,” premiering this Sunday on CN...
Mar 06, 2025•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Colbert delivers his LIVE monologue following President Trump’s address before a joint session of Congress, where Texas Democratic Rep. Al Green was thrown out for shouting down the President, and each of Trump’s lies was met with cheers from the Republican side of the aisle. Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joins Stephen Colbert LIVE following President Trump's address to Congress, and breaks down the real economic consequences of Trump's tariffs on foreign goods. To learn...
Mar 04, 2025•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen examines the fallout from the Oval Office blowup between President Trump and President Zelensky, where the Ukrainian leader insisted this is not a game while the American leader played to the TV cameras in an unprecedented scene that was celebrated in Russia’s capital. Next, America’s First Lady returns to The Late Show to preview what her husband will say in his speech before Congress this week. Emmy, Tony and Oscar-nominated actor Brian Tyree Henry sets up the action viewers can expect...
Mar 04, 2025•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Oscar-winning director and writer Bong Joon Ho shows off a plushie version of a creature from his latest film, “Mickey 17,” and tells Stephen that the film is about what it means to be human. Watch “Mickey 17” in theaters March 7th. The book, “The Art of Making Mickey 17,” is available March 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
Mar 03, 2025•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Meanwhile... China has the cutest puppy-shaped rock outcrop in the world, a man was busted trying to smuggle coke in his hair piece, Waldo the bull is on the loose and outsmarting authorities in Connecticut, a chubby beaver became internet-famous, Captain Kirk himself is returning to the "Star Trek" franchise, a fresco in Pompeii depicts a wild all-female party scene, and David Beckham's mother-in-law was shocked by his latest underwear ad. To learn more about listener data and our privacy pract...
Mar 02, 2025•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast First up, Late Show writer John Thibodeaux joins Stephen Colbert to help select the perfect greeting card for Black History Month. Next, The Wire star Wendell Pierce promises Stephen Colbert he'll make his dream come true and get him a guest spot as a corpse in the next season of the CBS comedic drama "Elsbeth." Watch Wendell Pierce in "Elsbeth" Thursday nights at 10pm on CBS and stream it on Paramount+. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com...
Mar 01, 2025•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Some Trump voters regret sending him back to the White House because he's doing nothing to lower prices on everyday items like coffee and potato chips, and there's a new medicine that might extend your dog's lifespan by years. Hip-hop icon RZA bonds with Stephen over both of them being one of 11 children, and shares how the nuances of dealing with a big family prepared him to deal with big stars as he went on to make films and music. Grab tickets for the "Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber" tour...
Feb 28, 2025•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast The real head of DOGE has been revealed and it’s not Elon Musk, President Trump is wresting control of the press pool away from the White House Correspondents Association, and the U.S. may soon offer green cards to anyone able to afford a five million dollar fee. Restaurateur and Food Network star Guy Fieri details the work done by his Guy Fieri Foundation, which provides meals to first responders when disasters, such as the recent wildfires in and around Los Angeles, strike. Season six of Guy’s...
Feb 27, 2025•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Some federal employees wrote “very rude” replies to the DOGE email that demanded they list five accomplishments, the White House declined to explain why President Trump has a huge bruise on his right hand, and beloved American restaurant chain Hooters is preparing to file for bankruptcy. If you don’t know her favorite action film, or which animal she finds the scariest, do you really know “Hollywood Squares” host Drew Barrymore? Get to know Drew on a deeper level when she takes The Colbert Quest...
Feb 26, 2025•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Government employees received a weird, aggressive email from Elon Musk over the weekend while the DOGE head was trying his hand at comedy on stage at CPAC. Today, an AI-generated video went viral depicting President Trump licking Elon Musk’s toes. Also, Stephen pleads his viewers to adopt Norbert, the dog Sam Waterston calls, “the world’s bestest dog.” Find adoption info for Norbert and other adorable adoptable pups at http://animalleague.org/rescuedogrescue. Actor Woody Harrelson shares a story...
Feb 25, 2025•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Actor Alan Ritchson raves about the cross-generational fanbase for his show "Reacher," where viewers enjoy watching his character take out bad guys in elaborately choreographed fight scenes. And actress Tamara Tunie tells Stephen what to expect from her glass ceiling-breaking new show, "Beyond The Gates," which is the first daytime drama to feature a Black family in the central roles. It also happens to be the first new network soap opera in over 25 years! Watch "Beyond The Gates" when it premie...
Feb 24, 2025•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Meanwhile... Stephen shares some good news from a seal rescue in Connecticut, and checks in on two developments from New York City’s underground. Also, a woman saved the life of an opossum who ate an entire cake, men in New York City are enhancing their genitals with filler, and beloved actor Mark Hamill didn't miss a beat after his pants fell down while presenting at an awards show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn...
Feb 23, 2025•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Monica Lewinsky talks to Stephen Colbert about how the world has changed since she was in the center of a massive news story in the late 1990s, and why she thinks Taylor Swift would be the ideal podcast guest. Monica's podcast, "Reclaiming," is available wherever you get your podcasts. 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
Feb 22, 2025•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast President Trump’s royal decree banning congestion pricing in New York City didn’t go over too well with Gov. Kathy Hochul, Elon Musk has set his sights on America’s gold depository at Fort Knox, and California is set to recognize Sasquatch as the state’s official cryptid. America’s favorite weatherman takes a stand against Stephen Colbert in the long-simmering battle over whether it’s appropriate to serve shrimp with their tails intact. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices...
Feb 21, 2025•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast The government is scrambling to rehire federal workers fired from crucial jobs managing nuclear weapons and disease control, the White House insists Elon Musk is not the person running DOGE, and President Trump is spouting Russian propaganda as he seeks a deal with Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine. Acting legend Robert De Niro talks about why he decided to do a limited television series for the first time, and gives a preview of what happens to America in “Zero Day,” which is streaming n...
Feb 20, 2025•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Federally-indicted New York City Mayor Eric Adams opened his city’s prison system to ICE agents as part of a reported quid pro quo agreement with President Trump, who will allegedly help Adams avoid prison in exchange for cooperation on the president’s agenda. Oscar-winner George Clooney talks about legendary CBS journalist Edward R. Murrow, who was the most trusted person in television news during the 1950s when he stood up to powerful figures like Sen. Joseph McCarthy. Watch his portrayal of M...
Feb 19, 2025•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen employs a metaphor to explain President Trump’s tyrannical behavior over the past week, MapQuest is resisting the president’s order to rename the Gulf of Mexico, and we have a preview of the entertainment Trump has planned as he takes control of an esteemed American cultural institution. Stephen asks his Strike Force Five podcast-mate to dive deeper into a story that was mentioned on the pod, involving a mysterious woman who showed up in a family picture drawn by his son Hudson. Watch “L...
Feb 18, 2025•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast “Yellowjackets” star Melanie Lynskey delights Stephen Colbert with stories about growing up in New Zealand and working with Peter Jackson when she was only 15. Watch season three of “Yellowjackets,” premiering February 14th on Paramount+ with Showtime. 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
Feb 17, 2025•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Back by popular demand (and Stephen Colbert's personal request from last night's Pod Show Intro), it's David Alan Grier! This interview from December 2021 features lots of Tony Talk and overall fashion wisdom from national treasure David Alan Grier, and as an extra bonus in this Pod Show exclusive extended cut, D.A.G. and S.T.C. talk about their reactions to watching Peter Jackson's "Beatles: Get Back" documentary after their interview wrapped. To learn more about listener data and our privacy p...
Feb 15, 2025•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Colbert caps off a wonderful week of exclusive podcasts with this preamble to the EXTENDED cut of Will Ferrell's latest appearance. Hear all the bits you missed from these two funny guys that didn't air on TV - only on The Late Show Pod Show! Then watch Will's latest film, “You’re Cordially Invited,” available now on Prime Video. 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...
Feb 15, 2025•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast After catching up with his podcast producer and comparing garden-prep notes, Stephen Colbert expresses his passion for poetry and gratitude for The Late Show audience in this exclusive introduction to his latest interview with bestselling author Kwame Alexander. Stay tuned to hear the accomplished writer perform a romantic poem by Nikki Giovanni with a little help from Louis Cato and The Late Show Band. Kwame Alexander's new book, "How Sweet The Sound: A Soundtrack For America," is available now...
Feb 14, 2025•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen jumps on The Pod Show yet again to talk Broadway ahead of these two stars of the stage and screen! First up: Emmy, GRAMMY and Tony Award-winning theater legend Audra McDonald is the first Black woman to play the lead role in “Gypsy” on Broadway, where her performance as Mama Rose is said to have the impact of a whirling cyclone. Next, Betty Gilpin tells Stephen about training for her role in the new series, “American Primeval,” and what the significance of her Broadway debut in 'OH, MARY...
Feb 13, 2025•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Whenever The Late Show is taking a break, Stephen Colbert graces The Pod Show with exclusive introductions to specially curated podcasts with the help of pod-producer Becca. Tonight, Stephen raves about Diane Morgan and her character 'Philomena Cunk' ahead of this extended edit of their conversation about character work, terrible jobs they've both had, and her new series, "Cunk on Life," which is streaming now on Netflix. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https:/...
Feb 12, 2025•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Colbert is back on the podcast this week with exclusive introductions to Pod Show classics, starting with folk music icon Joan Baez! Check out this extended interview from April 2023 when Joan told Stephen about bumping into Tennessee lawmaker Justin Jones in the airport, what her favorite protest song is, her days as a friend and traveling companion to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the unique way she’s been making art since she was bored in grade school. Her book of upside down drawi...
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