Stephen Colbert goes LIVE following President Biden’s 2024 State of the Union speech, which was delivered in front of members of the Supreme Court, both houses of Congress, and former New York Rep. George Santos. CBS News Chief Political Analyst John Dickerson joins Stephen to discuss President Biden’s State of the Union speech, and begins with a historical perspective on the ritual of America’s president speaking yearly in front of Congress. Watch his show, “CBS News Prime Time,” Monday through...
Mar 08, 2024•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast American astronauts cast their primary votes from Earth’s orbit yesterday, President Biden’s biggest primary threat wasn’t named Jason Palmer, Senator Mitch McConnell endorsed Trump, and the latest presidential polling from The New York Times is complete garbage. America’s favorite astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson tests the limits of his friendship with “Dune” superfan Stephen Colbert by pointing out potential scientific plot holes. Check out his book, “Starry Messenger,” available now in pape...
Mar 07, 2024•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Taylor Swift is helping get out the vote on Super Tuesday, former First Lady Michelle Obama announced she will not run for president, and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is once again the world’s richest person. Senator Bernie Sanders articulates some of the reasons why he believes a second Trump presidency would be a disaster at home and abroad, and does not mince words when it comes to his soon-to-be-former colleague Kyrsten Sinema, who stood in the way of President Biden’s “Build Back Better” initi...
Mar 06, 2024•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen declared the Supreme Court unconstitutional last week so it’s okay to ignore their latest nonsensical ruling, Trump’s mental decline was on full display during speeches he delivered at his weekend rallies, and new details have emerged about rampant prescription drug abuse by the former president’s White House staffers. 14-time Emmy Award-winner RuPaul talks about the joys of working with his friends on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” and credits his mother with setting him on the right path in lif...
Mar 05, 2024•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Oscar-nominated director Denis Villeneuve says he and the “Dune” actors became obsessed with mastering the language created for the films. In this extended cut, Denis and Stephen discuss how Villeneuve created such an immersive world, what he thinks of those popcorn buckets and what it was like shooting in Wadi Rum, and how he's watched young Timothée Chalamet grow up into a leading man through his films. See his work on the big screen now in “Dune: Part Two.” To learn more about listener data a...
Mar 04, 2024•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Meanwhile… New York City subway surfers got busy on top of a train, we’ve learned it was never really necessary to put your phone in Airplane Mode on a flight, Stephen Colbert bravely samples the latest fast food abomination, Apple canceled plans to build an electric car, Staten Island is overrun by wild turkeys, and singer Ricky Martin went public with his love of feet. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about y...
Mar 03, 2024•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Former SNL writer and comedian & actor you know from "Los Espookys," Julio Torres and Stephen Colbert bond over their memories of being bored in school and just waiting to grow up. Watch the film he wrote, directed, and stars in, “Problemista,” in select theaters this weekend and everywhere on March 22nd. 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 02, 2024•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Supreme Court is damaging its legacy and moral authority by delaying justice in Trump’s insurrection trial, President Biden passed his annual physical, and Donald Trump Jr. believes Amish voters could put his father back in office. And Rebecca Ferguson still hasn’t finished reading “Dune,” but talks at length in this extended cut of her interview about how excited she is for everyone to see "Dune: Part Two" this weekend. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: http...
Mar 01, 2024•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen puts aside politics to acknowledge Mitch McConnell’s big announcement, the former PM of Australia confirmed that Trump is obsessed with Vladimir Putin, and the star witness in the House GOP’s impeachment case against President Biden took bogus intelligence from Russian spies and was arrested for lying to the FBI. Emmy Award-winner Chris Hayes breaks down today’s bombshell announcement that the Supreme Court will hear Donald Trump’s immunity case - seven weeks from now. To learn more abou...
Feb 29, 2024•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast President Biden’s awkward ice cream moment came one day before some Democrats in Michigan used their primary votes to protest his support of Israel’s actions in Gaza, while Republicans are pushing state-by-state birth control bans and blocked a bill that would have protected access to contraception nationwide. “Dune: Part Two” star Josh Brolin joins Stephen for a raucous interview that reveals details about their quirky friendship and includes a surprise cameo from director Denis Villeneuve. In ...
Feb 28, 2024•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Donald Trump must come up with hundreds of millions of dollars before he can appeal the ruling in his New York civil fraud case, his GOP primary opponent is staying in the race despite losing her home state of South Carolina, and the former president defended his mental acuity in a speech to conservatives. And if you don’t know his favorite action movie, or what he thinks happens when we die, do you really know Arnold Schwarzenegger? Check out his new book, “Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life.” To ...
Feb 27, 2024•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast The amazing Danielle Pinnock tells Stephen how much she enjoys her "Ghosts" character Alberta, a jazz singer who represents an iconic period of Black history. Catch Season 3 of "Ghosts" on CBS and stream it on Paramount+. 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 26, 2024•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Writer and director Christopher Nolan sat down with Stephen for a lengthy interview on all things "Oppenheimer" earlier this month, but there was more Nolan that didn't make it to air on TV! We've got the extra beats on The Late Show Pod Show so you can hear what Nolan thinks of AI, "The Thing," and his childhood experiments with his father's Super 8 camera. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choice...
Feb 25, 2024•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Colbert gives a special introduction to a Pod Show exclusive and presents a new compilation of questions he's taken from the audience in the Ed Sullivan theater. Find out why Stephen started making this Q&A a part of his regular showtime routine at The Colbert Report, and hear him answer questions such as: What's the biggest fish you've ever caught? Who's your favorite late night host to do the job? At what moment did you chose comedy over dramatic acting? And what was it like to intervi...
Feb 23, 2024•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen and his producer Becca talk about the 60th anniversary of The Beatles' first US tour, including an historic pitstop at The Late Show's very own Ed Sullivan Theater. Listen as Stephen breaks down the nearly 100-year history of his current workplace ahead of this extra long Paul McCartney interview from 2019, when Stephen divulged his personal connection to McCartney's music in a conversation about legacy, grief, and a little old band called The Beatles. To learn more about listener data a...
Feb 22, 2024•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen's back with another week of special introductions on The Pod Show and says he's happy to plug anything for a guest! And Ryan Gosling tells Stephen that he was dragged across Sydney's Harbour Bridge on a shovel while shooting his latest film, "The Fall Guy," an action comedy that honors the work of Hollywood's stunt performers. Then, Stephen and Ryan exchange gifts and the "Barbie" star does the unthinkable, bestowing upon our host one of the world's highest honors: Ken's mink coat. Catch...
Feb 21, 2024•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Colbert is adding a personal touch to the Pod Show this week with special commentary leading off each podcast episode along with his producer, Becca. Hear why John Krasinski wrote and directed "IF" for his kids, and what Stephen really thinks of John's arm wrestling chops. "IF" opens in theaters on May 17th. 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/adchoic...
Feb 20, 2024•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Actress Lily Gladstone was destined to bring home an Academy Award nomination, according to her high school classmates. Watch her award-winning performance in the Martin Scorsese film, “Killers of the Flower Moon,” streaming globally 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
Feb 19, 2024•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Meanwhile… A school district in Kentucky gave students a day off after the Super Bowl, Taco Bell has new Mountain Dew-inspired dessert items, Pizza Hut will help you break up with your lover this Valentine’s Day, a pastor was caught paying people in meth after watching them have sex, there’s a hot fan theory about how “Star Wars” character Rey Skywalker was conceived, and “Dune: Part Two” star Josh Brolin wrote a book of poems while on set. To learn more about listener data and our privacy pract...
Feb 18, 2024•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Evie McGee Colbert returns to The Late Show to help her husband Stephen select the perfect greeting card for Valentine’s Day, and to announce the release of their first cookbook, “Does This Taste Funny?” Pre-order the book here: bit.ly/colbert-cookbook. 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, 2024•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Colbert urges Americans not to become numb to Donald Trump’s crimes, and offers a reminder that no other presidential candidate has ever had to pause his campaign to defend himself in multiple trials, for example, his election fraud case in Georgia where the district attorney is being scrutinized for a potentially inappropriate relationship that has no bearing on the facts of the case against the former president. Billy Joel gives Stephen Colbert a peek behind the curtain at his creative...
Feb 16, 2024•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russia might be pursuing space nukes, Catholic Americans celebrated two very different holidays today, and the former president is desperate for affection. Actor, producer and entrepreneur Mark Wahlberg first encountered the story of a dog named Arthur in a sports documentary, and knew right away he wanted to turn it into a feature film. See the heartwarming story on the big screen when “Arthur the King” hits theaters on March 15th. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices vis...
Feb 15, 2024•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Snowy weather may have suppressed turnout in New York’s special election to replace Rep. George Santos, Donald Trump wants to install his daughter-in-law as co-chair of the RNC, and there are new candy hearts for people in unconventional relationships. Oscar-winning actor and writer Matt Damon promised his family he would take some time off, but then “Oppenheimer” director Christopher Nolan reached out to him with an offer. Stick around for more with Matt Damon and check out his new documentary,...
Feb 14, 2024•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce won big in Las Vegas on Super Bowl Sunday, Democrats are panicking about President Biden’s age and mental fitness, and Donald Trump told Pennsylvania voters that their state would be renamed if he loses the election. John Oliver dares Disney’s lawyers to come after him for using Steamboat Mickey to promote the 11th season of “Last Week Tonight.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more abo...
Feb 13, 2024•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen recaps tonight's Super Bowl on a special Sunday night Late Show, and says goodbye to an old friend who's been living under his desk. 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 12, 2024•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Meanwhile… A store in Kentucky has the world’s grooviest bathroom, an Australian toddler got stuck in the claw game at an arcade, a pair of cruise passengers were arrested after trying to sail to England with 112 bags of marijuana, a study shows Clown Fish can count, Stephen gives his audience “the talk,” and you can now get taco shells blasted by Cinnadust. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choice...
Feb 11, 2024•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Justin Hartley shares a preview of his new CBS primetime drama, “Tracker,” and promises that this new character won’t shed nearly as many tears as the one he played in “This Is Us.” Watch the series premiere of “Tracker” on CBS following Super Bowl LVIII. 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 10, 2024•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Supreme Court heard arguments in the Colorado ballot suit brought by an elderly constitutional scholar, the current president is no longer being investigated for stashing classified docs in his garage. If you don't know his favorite smell, or which animal he thinks is the scariest, do you really know André 3000? Learn more about the man behind the flute in this edition of The Colbert Questionert. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/pri...
Feb 09, 2024•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast The House GOP achieved new levels of dysfunction this week with their botched impeachment vote, Nikki Haley took second place in Nevada’s primary despite running unopposed, and the former president is pushing RNC chair Ronna McDaniel to resign. Stephen Colbert sits down with “Oppenheimer” writer and director Christopher Nolan for a wide-ranging interview set in a very apropos location: Albert Einstein’s office at the Institute for Advanced Study on the campus of Princeton University. To learn mo...
Feb 08, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast A three-judge panel smacked down the former president’s claim of absolute immunity from prosecution, the current president might be talking to ghosts, and conspiracy theorists believe the CIA is rigging the Super Bowl to help Taylor Swift get President Biden reelected. Next, Stephen bids farewell to country music legend Toby Keith. And author & political analyst Joy-Ann Reid offers an explanation for why Republicans in Congress have withdrawn support for a bipartisan bill to reform America’s imm...
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