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Emma Stone | Naomi Osaka Aug 29, 2023

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'Battle of the Sexes' star Emma Stone may have a Best Actress Oscar, but she couldn't act cool when she sat beside tennis legend and social activist Billie Jean King at the US Open (Originally aired September 19th, 2017). And four-time Grand Slam tennis champion Naomi Osaka drops by for a fascinating interview covering some of her favorite things to do in New York, how she handles the mental health challenges that come with being a famous athlete, the joys of being able to go out in public without being recognized, and the reason she wrote her new book for children, “The Way Champs Play,” which is on sale now (Originally aired December 5th, 2022).

Serena Williams | Alexis Ohanian Aug 28, 2023

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Serena Williams, joining us from quarantine in Melbourne where she was preparing for the Australian Open, is a certified nerd who isn't afraid to trade opinions about "Lord of the Rings" with little-known Tolkien enthusiast, Stephen Colbert (Originally aired January 25th, 2021). And Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian tells the 'meet cute' story he and wife Serena Williams share, explaining how it all started in a café in Rome (Originally aired May 7th, 2018).

Meanwhile | Doris Kearns Goodwin Aug 27, 2023

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Meanwhile... It's the statue of a young, shirtless Lincoln that some are calling 'Babe Lincoln' (Originally aired March 5th, 2019). And friend of the show Doris Kearns Goodwin stops by with a preview of the new documentary series on The HISTORY Channel, "Abraham Lincoln," and shares her thoughts on the nationwide attack on voting rights currently taking place in America (Originally aired February 16th, 2022).

Bedtime Stories: Julie Andrews, Jonathan Franzen, George Saunders Aug 26, 2023

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It can be tough to wind down after hosting The Late Show, so sometimes Stephen needs a bedtime story to help him fall asleep. We're thrilled to present this spoonful of sugar from the one and only Julie Andrews, who recited Stephen's favorite children's poem 'The King's Breakfast' by A. A. Milne; followed by two original works by authors Jonathan Franzen and George Saunders.

Julie Andrews originally aired October 22nd, 2019; Jonathan Franzen originally aired October 28th, 2015; and George Saunders originally aired December 8th, 2015.

Quinta Brunson | 'Abbott Elementary' Aug 25, 2023

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Emmy Award-winning writer and actor Quinta Brunson tells Stephen she was a good student when growing up in Philadelphia, but she gained her love for film when staying home to watch movies. Original Air Date: January 3rd, 2023.

Charlotte Alter | Michael Eric Dyson Aug 24, 2023

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The author of "The Ones We've Been Waiting For: How A New Generation of Leaders Will Transform America," Charlotte Alter, joins Stephen Colbert to discuss why "Harry Potter" is so ingrained in millennial minds and how that inspires them to fight against authoritarianism (Originally aired February 26th, 2020). And can anyone name a greater performer than Beyoncé Knowles-Carter? Acclaimed author Michael Eric Dyson challenges Stephen, Jon Batiste and the members of Stay Human to name an entertainer who is more talented and influential than Queen Bey. Dyson's new book, "Entertaining Race: Performing Blackness in America", is available everywhere now (Originally aired November 2nd, 2021).

Stephen's Favorite Teacher | DonorsChoose Best School Day Aug 23, 2023

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Stephen is joined by Anna Kendrick, Yvette Nicole Brown, and other celebrities, entrepreneurs and sports stars who made big donations in their hometowns to support teachers and schools all over the country. And in honor of #BestSchoolDay, Stephen went back to his childhood classroom to have a chat with his all-time favorite teacher. Original Air Date: March 10th, 2016.

Stephen Colbert on DonorsChoose | Masters of Scale Aug 22, 2023

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In 2007, Stephen satirically ran for President of the United States, and it was a full team effort, from Doritos’ sponsoring his presidential coverage to working with DonorsChoose to fund donations for public school classrooms across the country. Stephen joins Masters of Scale executive producer Jordan McLeod and co-founder of WaitWhat June Cohen to recall his satirical run for presidency, his letter to the Democratic Party asking to stay on the ballot, and his early engagements with DonorsChoose. In 2009, Stephen joined the DonorsChoose Board of Directors, and he’s helped raise millions of dollars for the organization. Find new episodes of Masters of Scale every Tuesday, available wherever you get your podcasts. Original Release Date: December 2022.

Neil DeGrasse Tyson | Kid Questions Aug 21, 2023

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Stephen answers questions from the most curious of minds: kids! With some help from Jon Batiste and astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson. Original Air Date: May 13th, 2020.

And 'Astrophysics for People in a Hurry' author Neil deGrasse Tyson explains the science behind the first observed interstellar object to visit our universe (which Stephen knows is full of aliens). Original Air Date: January 5th, 2018.

Will Ferrell Aug 20, 2023

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Will Ferrell reveals the true story behind his top-secret guest appearance on a CBS drama, and shares some personal Valentines Day notes he's written for his wife. Original Air Date: February 12th, 2020.

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