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April 29, 2025 • 23 mins
More Americans would flunk President Trump than give him a passing grade on the first 100 days of his second term, voters in Canada chose a liberal for their next prime minister, more than half of the Philadelphia Eagles chose not to attend a White House ceremony with the president, and many former Pentagon officials are calling for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to resign after a series of blunders. And if you don’t know his favor...
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April 28, 2025 • 30 mins
President Trump has the lowest approval rating in the history of polling as he exaggerates his dealmaking prowess and Elon Musk’s DOGE fails to deliver meaningful cost savings. Elsewhere, Catholics around the world celebrated the life of Pope Francis and are looking ahead to the selection of a new pope. Emmy-winning comedian Wanda Sykes weighs in on the “embarrassing, incompetent, corrupt” Trump administration and offers tips for f...
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April 27, 2025 • 12 mins
Acclaimed actor Joe Manganiello returns to The Late Show to tell Stephen about the delicious true story that inspired his latest film, "Nonnas," and how he works with a NASA scientist to hack his diet and exercise regime in a way that keeps him in outstanding shape at age 48. “Nonnas” premieres May 9th on Netflix.
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April 26, 2025 • 13 mins
Erin Maguire, comedian and host of "The Dear Pod" podcast, makes her late night television debut with a stand-up set at the Ed Sullivan Theater. Check out Erin’s special, "Baseline Presentable," available now at erinmaguire.com. Next up, The Late Show's own Paul Mecurio takes the stage to perform a stand-up comedy set for the crowd at the Ed Sullivan Theater, asking crucial questions like, "what would you talk about at The Last Sup...
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April 25, 2025 • 10 mins
Actor, director and musician Finn Wolfhard tells Stephen what it was like directing himself in the new film, “Hell of a Summer,” and the emotional and exciting year he spent wrapping up the series that made him a household name, “Stranger Things.” “Hell of a Summer” is in theaters now.
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April 24, 2025 • 42 mins
Becca and Stephen play a new game, 'Celebrity Boss,' so that Becca can find out more about what life is like for the rich and famous. Find out if stars really are like us, what they shop for on eBay, how it works when a restaurant has a framed photo of a celebrity on the wall, and more. Then enjoy Stephen's interview from this past December with Oscar-winner Adrien Brody!
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April 23, 2025 • 21 mins
When Stephen Colbert isn't hosting the Late Show, he's got a hunk of meat smoking in his Big Green Egg, and he's excited to tell you all about it. Plus, some history on the design of The Late Show set, since comedian Michelle Buteau decided to run upstairs during her most recent visit. Season 2 of the show she created and stars in, "Survival of the Thickest," is streaming now on Netflix.
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April 22, 2025 • 29 mins
Stephen gives podcast listeners a play-by-play on how wastepaper basketball came to be and launches into his most recent match with New York Knicks captain and all-star point guard Jalen Brunson. Next, inspired by NBA star Ja Morant’s incredible dunking skills, Late Show writer Asher Perlman embarked on a six month journey this January to learn to do a double-pump dunk. Finally, some meditations on how steel doorknobs are made - on...
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April 21, 2025 • 27 mins
Stephen and podcast producer Becca are amped to be back on The Late Show Pod Show while the show's dark this week, and kick things off with a 'Hacks'-filled extra-long extravaganza! Enjoy EXTENDED interviews with star Hannah Einbinder and co-creator, co-showrunner, and co-star Paul W. Downs, only on The Late Show Pod Show, and catch season 4 of 'Hacks' on Max!
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April 20, 2025 • 10 mins
Philanthropist and author Melinda French Gates talks about a chapter from her new book addressing the death of a close friend, who taught her a unique way of thinking about living. Check out the book, “The Next Day: Transitions, Change and Moving Forward.”
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April 19, 2025 • 12 mins
Meanwhile… Teen boys are making a mess at screenings of “A Minecraft Movie,” you won’t believe what washed up on New Jersey’s beaches, France is getting its own version of the hit CBS comedy, “Ghosts,” a new machine can tell how much fat is in tuna meat, wild salmon exposed to anxiety drugs took more risks, ancient Romans fed tax evaders to leopards, and scientists grew real “chicken” meat in a lab.
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April 18, 2025 • 9 mins
The fabulous Evie McGee Colbert stops by The Late Show to help Stephen select the perfect greeting card for Easter in this podcast-exclusive extended cut!
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April 17, 2025 • 25 mins
Whoever came up with our Easter traditions must have been really stoned, Italy’s new prime minister paid a visit to the White House, scientists may have discovered living organisms on a distant planet, and idiots online are insisting that Gayle King and Katy Perry didn’t really go to space. Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock sympathizes with soul-weary Americans who have been through a lot in recent decades, and he condemns the Republ...
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April 16, 2025 • 32 mins
Two federal judges blasted the Trump administration for disregarding their orders regarding illegal deportations to El Salvador, the president doubled down on his desire to deport U.S. citizens during an appearance on a Spanish-language news channel, and GOP lawmakers like Sen. Chuck Grassley are struggling to defend the president’s policies in front of angry constituents. Sen. Elizabeth Warren introduced a bill that will compel th...
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April 15, 2025 • 26 mins
America’s constitutional crisis has arrived as President Trump ignores the Supreme Court’s order to bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia back from El Salvador and threatens to begin kidnapping American citizens without due process. Amid this turmoil, Harvard University is refusing to capitulate to the administration’s demands. Renowned actor David Oyelowo talks about his experience traveling to Selma, Alabama with Martin Luther King III and ...
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April 14, 2025 • 26 mins
Vice President J.D. Vance dropped the NCAA football championship trophy at a White House ceremony, CBS News anchor Gayle King kissed the ground after returning from space, President Trump’s doctor says golfing is keeping him in good shape, and Sen. Bernie Sanders surprised the crowd at Coachella. Emmy- and Olivier Award-winning actor Sarah Snook tells Stephen how he prepared for the grueling challenge of starring in a one-woman Bro...
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April 13, 2025 • 6 mins
"Dying For Sex" star Jenny Slate shares the embarrassing details about what she wrote in her journal the day she met her husband while on a trip in Norway. Watch her new show "Dying For Sex" on Hulu!
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April 12, 2025 • 11 mins
Meanwhile... The New York Mets mascot got into crazy shape in the offseason, New Zealand is home to two of the oldest geckos in the world, and a statue of Molly Malone in Ireland needs protection from grabby tourists. And in The Sound of Science, science lover Stephen Colbert examines the latest scientific developments in his science-focused segment.
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April 11, 2025 • 6 mins
Kids. You would have gotten away with it if not for their meddling. Special thanks to the Mayor of Flavortown, Guy Fieri, for helping Stephen answer these real questions from real kids! If your kid has a question for Stephen Colbert, post it on social media with the hashtag #ColbertKidQuestions. Please include your child's name and age, and you may see your kid featured on a future episode! Visit https://colbertlateshow.com/kidques...
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April 10, 2025 • 13 mins
Best-selling author Michael Lewis offered his perspective this Tuesday, April 8th on the economic chaos sparked by President Trump's tariffs announcements. In his newest book, "Who Is Government?", Michael Lewis writes about the federal workforce and the many benefits America enjoys from the fruits of their labor. The book is available everywhere now!
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