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Bob Odenkirk | Kyiv Hope Alive Mar 01, 2022

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The world has been gripped by the dramatic images of heroism and heartbreak coming out of Ukraine, where things do not appear to be playing out according to Putin’s plan and a comedian-turned-president has emerged as a national hero. Next, Stephen's back with more monologue to talk about how the world is so united in opposing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine that even famously-neutral Switzerland joined the effort to block access to crucial financial systems like SWIFT. And Stephen wishes a fond farewell to The Late Show’s executive producer and showrunner Chris Licht, who is leaving to run CNN. Then, friend of the show Bob Odenkirk stops by and talks about bidding farewell to his character Saul Goodman after more than a decade portraying the corrupt lawyer in “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul.” Stick around for more from Bob Odenkirk, and check out his new memoir, “Comedy Comedy Comedy Drama,” available everywhere now.

Jon Oliver Rescues Puppies, Sam Waterston, Sophia Bush Feb 26, 2022

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Getting folks back to the office might not be that easy, as most remote workers report they’d prefer to continue working from home. Elsewhere, Britney Spears fans have a lot to look forward to now that the singer has confirmed her first memoir will be released next year. “Last Week Tonight” host John Oliver helps Stephen Colbert tell some little white lies about these adorable puppies to help them find forever homes. “Law & Order” is returning to NBC and Sam Waterston is resuming his role as attorney Jack McCoy. Listen as he tells Stephen about walking onto the new set for the first time, and shares stories about meeting and working with mega-stars like Katharine Hepburn and Robert Redford. And the star of “Good Sam” on CBS, Sophia Bush, has a genuine interest in the amazing work done by doctors and surgeons but she prays no one mistakes her for a doctor in a real-life emergency situation. Catch Sophia in “Good Sam,” airing Wednesdays on CBS and streaming any time on Paramount+.

Julia Ioffe, Tom Lennon | Total Dictator Move Feb 25, 2022

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The talking heads at Fox News joined our former president in showering Vladimir Putin with praise for his strength and cunning, as the Russian leader launched a violent attack on Ukraine and stunned the world with his twisted justification for war. Julia Ioffe, founding partner and Washington correspondent for Puck News, joins Stephen for a three-part interview to offer her perspective on the latest developments in Russia’s attack on Ukraine, including an explanation of what Vladimir Putin’s choice of language signifies to the Russian public. And then, you can be TikTok-famous just like Thomas Lennon if you follow his guaranteed method for viral success. Catch Thomas in “Reno 911! Defunded,” streaming now on the Roku Channel.

Showtime's "The Circus" Hosts, Comedian Russell Howard | Troops, There It Is Feb 24, 2022

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World leaders fear Vladimir Putin is isolated and paranoid after two years of extreme measures to dodge covid, and the bizarre anti-gay bill cooked up by Florida’s GOP is poised to have disastrous consequences, and not just for that state’s children. Next, Big Tech is struggling to attract Gen Z to established dating apps like Tinder, so our host offers some ideas for hip new dating apps in this edition of “Stephen Colbert’s Romansplaining.” Stephen’s guests Jennifer Palmieri, Mark McKinnon and John Heilemann from “The Circus” on Showtime stop by to discuss the situation in Ukraine and assess President Biden’s response. And comedian Russell Howard makes his Late Show stand-up debut. Watch Russell’s “Lubricant” comedy special on Netflix, and catch him on the U.S. leg of his world comedy tour, “Respite.”

John Turturro, John Avlon | Say It Ain't Soviet Feb 23, 2022

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Ukrainians have been quick to push back on the Russian leader’s false claims of cultural ownership of their country, and the 4-time World Cup champion U.S. women’s soccer team won their six year fight to be paid the same as players on the men’s squad. Meanwhile… Stephen’s “Meanwhile” segment for Twosday, 2.22.22, is brought to you by none other than the Number 2! Then, John Turturro returns to the show to tell Stephen about his role as one of the bad guys in the new film, “The Batman,” which opens in theaters on March 4th. And John Avlon, CNN senior political analyst and author of the new book, “Lincoln and the Fight for Peace,” tells Stephen he fears that the Russian leader’s move to take parts of Ukraine amounts to a test case for future land-grabs by other countries.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt | From Vlad To Worse Feb 22, 2022

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Although Putin appears to have ordered his troops to enter Ukraine, the Russian ambassador to the U.S. told “Face the Nation” host Margaret Brennan that the world owes his country a “thank you.” Next, U.K. metaverse marketplace Terra Virtua has designed a special NFT of Stephen Colbert holding his AFT (an “Actual F****** Thing”) that explains NFTs. And Joseph Gordon-Levitt stops by to tell Stephen about his role in the new Showtime anthology series, “Super Pumped: The Battle For Uber,” where he plays controversial Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick.

Personal Space with Conan O'Brien | Colbert Classic Feb 19, 2022

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Listen to when Stephen Colbert gave Conan O'Brien the most intimate interview of his career before the age of social distancing, when these two legendary talk show hosts could talk face-to-face from centimeters away inside a cardboard box.

Margaret Brennan, Adam Scott | Troops, He Did It Again! Feb 18, 2022

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Stephen launches a new segment focused on the wild world of cryptocurrencies and NFTs, and takes a look how Ottawa locals feel about the Freedom Convoy. Meanwhile… Stephen’s personal friend Patrick Wilson has some explaining to do after telling an interviewer that he’s prone to licking dog poop off his hands when out for a walk with his pooch. And “Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan catches us up on the latest developments in Ukraine and offers a big-picture perspective on the Russian leader's true goals in this standoff with the West. Next, Adam Scott shares a preview of his new AppleTV+ show, “Severance,” and fantasizes about a way to achieve the mythical goal of a balanced life.

Daniel Craig, Doris Kearns Goodwin | On The Edge of Retreat Feb 17, 2022

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In sporting news, Stephen reacts to the image of a Russian Olympian who offered the United States a two gun salute during his victory celebration. Then, how are we supposed to discuss Black history if states keep making laws banning topics that make some white people uncomfortable? And Daniel Craig returns to The Late Show to talk about his upcoming role in “Macbeth” on Broadway, and tells Stephen about his close encounter with the Queen of England and her corgis. Next, 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.

John Oliver | Ukraine Check Feb 16, 2022

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Social media users are playing a key role in geopolitical contests the world over, from publicizing Russian troop movements on the Ukraine border to picking winners at the Oscars next month in Los Angeles. And John Oliver makes his triumphant return to the Ed Sullivan Theater for a three-part interview that kicks off with the “Last Week Tonight” host telling Stephen how much he adores blowing stuff up on his show. Season nine of “Last Week Tonight” begins this Sunday on HBO.

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