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Common | Watch This Space Dec 13, 2022

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Stephen celebrates NASA’s successful lunar orbit, puzzles over Marjorie Taylor Greene’s speech to New York’s Young Republicans, and looks at the bizarre circumstances surrounding a coup attempt in Germany. Artist, actor, author and activist Common joins Stephen to talk about his decision to try acting after finding success in music, and the special feeling audiences take away from his new play. Stick around for more with Common and catch him on Broadway in, “Between Riverside and Crazy,” opening December 19th at the Hayes Theater.

Kumail Nanjiani (Extended Cut) Dec 12, 2022

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Kumail Nanjiani has several “Lord of the Rings” action figures, but his collection pales in comparison to our host’s. Check out his show, “Welcome to Chippendales,” streaming now on Hulu, based on the wild true story of murder, money, and bad behavior in the male stripper empire.

Meanwhile… Stephen Tries “Pilk” | Put Mayo In Your Eggnog Dec 11, 2022

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Meanwhile… A man’s wedding proposal on a boat in Florida goes sideways, Stephen Colbert tries the unholy combination of Pepsi and milk, Uber is set to unleash self-driving cars on the streets of Las Vegas, and Stephen questions the logic of adding mayonnaise to eggnog this holiday season.

Tennis Superstar Naomi Osaka Dec 10, 2022

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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.

Alicia Keys | Hoops, There She Is! Dec 09, 2022

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Brittney Griner was transferred to American custody today in exchange for a Russian known as the “Death Merchant,” and Stephen supports striking New York Times workers by launching an alternative to Wordle. Can you guess the five letter word Stephen is thinking of? Tweet your guess with the hashtag #colbertdle and follow http://www.twitter.com/colbertlateshow where the answer will be revealed tomorrow! And Alicia Keys sits down to catch up with Stephen about life, music and family, and shares a story about her son Egypt’s recent performance debut in front of 17,000 people in Manheim, Germany.

Mariah Carey Takes The Colbert Questionert | Walker Texas Loser Dec 08, 2022

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With Raphael Warnock’s win in Georgia, Democrats have secured a 51-49 majority in the Senate. In San Francisco, Elon Musk is making Twitter employees sleep at the office, and in Germany authorities rounded up dozens of people suspected of plotting to overthrow the government. The Queen of Christmas sits down for a super-sized holiday edition of The Colbert Questionert. Find out whether Mariah Carey tops her tree with an angel or a star, what her favorite sandwich is, and more. Tune in to her new special, “Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas To All,” airing on CBS and Paramount+ on Tuesday, December 20th at 8pm ET.

Red, White & Greenland | Warnock Gonna Take It Dec 07, 2022

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Voters went to the polls in Georgia today to decide whether Sen. Raphael Warnock or Herschel Walker will be their next Senator, and the family of a fallen Capitol Police officer refused to shake hands with Sen. McConnell and Rep. McCarthy at a White House ceremony. And Stephen Colbert partnered with the USO for a trip to the top of the world to meet the heroic women and men of the newest branch of America’s military, the Space Force. Listen to Stephen’s conversation with the highest ranking member of the Space Force, Chief Master Sgt. Roger A. Towberman, then gets a behind-the-scenes tour of Thule Air Base, including secret areas we can’t show on camera, and a chilling demonstration of how the Space Force will respond if an enemy nation launches intercontinental ballistic missiles at the United States. Next, Stephen thanks The USO and the service members at Thule Air Base by doing what he does best: drinking alcohol and telling jokes. Then country music star and Navy vet Sturgill Simpson shows up to perform some new lyrics for the Space Force anthem! At the conclusion of Stephen’s trip to Thule Air Base with The USO, he answers candid questions from the brave men and women of America’s Space Force. Special thanks to The USO, Sturgill Simpson and all the members of the Space Force for inviting Stephen Colbert on this unforgettable journey!

John David Washington | Yes Oui Can Dec 06, 2022

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The first couple of late night made a glamorous entrance at President Biden’s first state dinner at the White House, and in completely unrelated news, the President later asked the DNC to move Stephen’s home state to the front of the line for the next primary season. John David Washington joins Stephen to discuss his starring role on Broadway in the August Wilson play, “The Piano Lesson,” and the pride he takes in delivering his lines the way they were originally written. Stick around for more with John David Washington, and catch his play while you can at the Ethel Barrymore Theater through January 29th.

Rob Delaney On Living Through Grief (Extended Cut) Dec 05, 2022

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Comedian and author Rob Delaney joins Stephen for a soul-baring discussion of his family’s journey through grief following the loss of his toddler son. Read more about Rob’s journey in his new book, “A Heart That Works,” available now.

Meanwhile… ‘Gaslighting’ Is The Word Of The Year | The World’s Oldest Cat Dec 04, 2022

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Meanwhile… Merriam-Webster chose ‘gaslighting’ as their top world of the year, the folks at Hidden Valley Ranch have created this holiday season’s most sought-after gift, a 26 year-old cat just made the Guinness Book of World Records, and an ancient Siberian virus has been unfrozen and revived.

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