The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

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Whoopi Goldberg, Congressman Ro Khanna | Saying the Riot Part Out Loud Feb 01, 2022

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Stephen recaps the weekend’s big football news, including the retirement rumors swirling around Tom Brady, and looks at some self-incriminating comments made by the former president at a rally in Texas. Meanwhile… Stephen looks at a dubious plan to use a virus to splice blockchain code with the DNA of a live rodent. What could go wrong? Then, EGOT winner and moderator of “The View,” Whoopi Goldberg, stops by to talk about how she unexpectedly became part of the news after this morning’s episode. Stick around for more from the amazing Whoopi Goldberg, and catch her upcoming film project, “Caught In His Web,” when it premieres on Lifetime on February 19th. And California congressman Rep. Ro Khanna makes his first visit to The Late Show to chat with Stephen about Big Tech’s influence over our lives and why he believes an ‘Internet Bill of Rights’ is needed. Learn more about Rep. Khanna’s work in his new book, “Dignity in a Digital Age.”

Marlee Matlin, Mackenzie Davis | Off To Meet The Blizzard Jan 29, 2022

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While the Northeast braces for a wild winter storm, residents of Florida are being warned about frozen lizards falling from the trees. In election news, daytime TV host Dr. Oz is struggling to connect with GOP power brokers as he preps for a senate run in Pennsylvania. Meanwhile… You might want to think twice before you treat your special someone to Valentine’s Day dinner at White Castle this year. Then, the fabulous Marlee Matlin (joined by her interpreter, Jack) makes her first visit to The Late Show to celebrate the release of her new film, “CODA,” on Apple TV+. Matlin chats with Stephen about her decades-long efforts to coax Hollywood into hiring more deaf actors, writers, and directors, and increasing deaf representation on screen. Check out “CODA,” which stands for Child Of Deaf Adults, streaming now on Apple TV+. Next up, “Station Eleven” star Mackenzie Davis stops by to chat with Stephen about the new season of her pandemic-themed show, and how her relationship with the works of Shakespeare has changed over the years.

Kate & Oliver Hudson | Biden's Got Appoint Jan 28, 2022

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Fox News is way off the mark with their “credible” speculation that VP Harris will be President Biden’s nominee for the Supreme Court, and Stephen has a song for Senator Ron Johnson who thinks society has no duty to take care of children. Next up, a Gaetz-Gaete Up-Gaete: Friends flip on Matt Gaetz over drug-fueled sex parties. Then, the only at-home covid test guaranteed to be available right now is "OccupalMAX," and it isn’t like other Covid-19 tests, because it’s not one! And famous siblings Kate and Oliver Hudson have a fun, close relationship but they are no different than most families when it comes to competing for attention from their parents and each other. Hear more from both of Goldie Hawn’s kids on their podcast, “Sibling Revelry,” available wherever you get your podcasts.

Adrien Brody | No Court For Old Man Jan 27, 2022

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Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is retiring, Russia is poised to invade Ukraine, and Boris Johnson can't have his cake and eat it at a non-socially-distanced "work event," too. Next, fashion expert and Late Show writer Eliana Kwartler goes over the latest textile trends with Stephen and dishes on which retro styles are making a comeback. And Stephen welcomes movie star Adrien Brody to talk about his new film, "Clean," in theaters and on demand this Friday, as well as his past as a birthday party magician and his guest role on the latest season of "Succession."

Joy Reid, Thomas Middleditch | Oh Joe He Didn't! Jan 26, 2022

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President Biden’s hot mic moment revealed a man who has had enough of that reporter’s shenanigans, and there’s something strange about the way Tucker Carlson is promoting Russia’s side of the story when covering the crisis in Ukraine. Meanwhile… Stephen launches his newest Meanwhile sub-segment, “Queenwhile,” with a look at the remarkable story of a female monarch in Japan. Next, the host of MSNBC’s “The ReidOut,” Joy Reid, returns to The Late Show to talk with Stephen about some of the biggest news stories of the moment. And Thomas MIddleditch shares stories from behind the scenes of his CBS sitcom, “B Positive,” where he gets to act alongside showbiz legends like Ben Vereen and Jane Seymore.

Kristen Stewart, Jonathan Van Ness | Russian Toward War Jan 25, 2022

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Russia’s buildup of troops on the Ukraine border has NATO countries scrambling their fighter planes and President Biden considering the use of ground troops. Next up, Stephen answers kids' questions! If you have a kid who has a question for Stephen, post it to social media using the tag #ColbertKidQuestions and you may see your kid on a future episode of The Late Show! And Kristen Stewart returns to The Late Show for a two-part interview and talks to Stephen about what it was like to portray Princess Diana in her latest film, “Spencer.” On their new Netflix show, “Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness,” our good friend JVN gets to take an inquisitive look at topics as varied as insects, skyscrapers, figure skating, hair, gender identity and more. Listen as they tell Stephen about learning to garden during the pandemic, and the lengths they will go to in order to defend the veggies from predators. “Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness” premieres this Friday on Netflix, check it out!

Elvis Costello | State of Inflation Jan 22, 2022

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Stephen previews an exclusive new dining experience coming to New York City, and speculates as to which powerful men are on the list of eight “John Does” who could soon be exposed for alleged crimes committed with Jeffrey Epstein. Meanwhile… Stephen reacts to news that scientists have named a newly-discovered species of frag after climate activist Greta Thunberg. Next, Stephen kicks off his three part interview with rock legend Elvis Costello with a special “thank you” for the artist whose music played a key role in a wonderful and bittersweet moment Stephen shared with his mother near the end of her life. Stick around to hear these old pals talk about music, life, The Beatles, and Costello's new album, "The Boy Named If."

Dionne Warwick, David Cross | Ukraine In The Membrane Jan 21, 2022

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President Biden is taking heat for his loose talk about Putin and Ukraine at yesterday’s marathon press conference, while Mitch McConnell’s slip of the tongue about African American voters revealed more than the Senator likely intended. Also, the folks who make M&Ms unveiled updated looks for their candy-coated mascots, intended to represent a more dynamic and progressive world. Next, music legend Dionne Warwick makes her first visit to The Late Show for this two part interview that kicks off with a look at milestone moments in Ms. Warwick’s career, like her appearances on the “Ed Sullivan Show” and the pep talk she received from Nina Simone backstage at the Apollo Theater. Then, David Cross, star of the new comedy special, “I’m From The Future,” makes some brave choices during his first Late Show appearance since 2019, including showing up to his interview wearing a turtleneck that covered his entire head.

Christine Baranski | Test Day Ever Jan 20, 2022

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Experts believe the U.S. may soon be past the worst of the Omicron wave, and the Attorney General in New York has begun showing her cards in the years-long investigation of allegations of fraud at the former president’s family businesses. Next up, Stephen Colbert takes a look at how the world’s wealthiest people are spending their billions during the pandemic. And our dear friend Christine Baranski stops by for a three part interview with Stephen Colbert and pays tribute to her late friend Stephen Sondheim and talks about sharing her “actor’s dream” with him during one of their final conversations before he passed. Check out “The Gilded Age” when it premieres on HBO and HBO Max on January 24th.

Brian Cox, Samantha Bee | Kill Bill Jan 19, 2022

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American treasure Stevie Wonder urged senators to protect voting rights in a video released yesterday, and a newscaster in Guadalajara sounded off against anti-vaxxers in a fiery rant on live TV. In tonight's Pod Show exclusive, Stephen vents to Jon about covid anxieties and contagious pumas. Meanwhile… Stephen helps the ubiquitous earworm “Baby Shark” song celebrate a milestone, and helps our head writer Opus Moreschi answer a tricky question from his father. Then, “Succession” star and author of the new memoir, “Putting the Rabbit in the Hat,” Brian Cox joins Stephen for a two-part interview that kicks off with a look back at his parents, his childhood in Scotland, and the experiences that cemented his desire to become an entertainer. Next, our good friend Samantha Bee stops by to celebrate the 200th episode of her namesake TBS show, “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee,” and explain to Stephen what she means when she says this season will be “nut-nut.”