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Stephen Presents: Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex Dec 24, 2025

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Stephen and his podcast producer Becca recall a certain glamorous tradition the staff all got into during 'A' Late Show's COVID days, then Prince Henry Charles Albert David of Wales-Sussex pops up at The Late Show to ask for Stephen Colbert's help in landing the role of a lifetime in a Hallmark Christmas movie.

Stephen Presents: Late Show Home Shopping Dec 23, 2025

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With the final season of "The Late Show" underway, host Stephen Colbert is auctioning off his wardrobe, props, set pieces and more to raise funds for charity. On this edition of Late Show Home Shopping, "Anaconda" star Paul Rudd stopped by to help Stephen kick off some truly amazing auctions, and to sweeten the deal with a few items of his own. Visit http://colbertlateshow.com/ebay to start bidding today! 100% of the proceeds go to support the work of World Central Kitchen.

Stephen Presents: Bedtime Stories Dec 22, 2025

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Stephen's back on the podcast for some very special holiday podcast introductions! Tonight he and his podcast producer Becca are going deep in the vault and tucking our listeners into their cozy beds with these two Bedtime Stories: listen as the incomparable Julie Andrews reads a story by A.A. Milne with Stephen, and Stephen's group chat buddy George Saunders reads an original piece for the Christmas season.

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

First Drafts with Evie | Holiday Cards 2025 Dec 21, 2025

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Evie McGee Colbert returns to The Late Show to help her husband Stephen pick out the perfect holiday greeting card for the 2025 season.

Mandy Patinkin (Extended) Dec 20, 2025

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Mandy Patinkin talks Hannukah, the best advice he's ever gotten, how he met his wife, and more in this EXTENDED interview! Watch part one of "The Artist" now at https://stream.thenetwork.stream and stream part two beginning Christmas Day.

Hugh Jackman | Winter Blunderland Dec 19, 2025

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President Trump’s pointless primetime speech disappointed even his most ardent fans, the DOJ is required by law to release the Epstein Files on Friday, and the Academy Awards will move to YouTube starting in 2029. Emmy-winner Hugh Jackman bonds with Stephen Colbert over their respect for Neil Diamond and his immense catalogue of hits, and says that he hopes the uplifting tone of his new film will hit the right note with audiences during the holiday season. Watch “Song Sung Blue” in theaters on Christmas Day.

Kumail Nanjiani | It's Yammer Time Dec 18, 2025

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All of the major networks agreed to air President Trump’s surprise primetime address, the president confused White House partygoers with his telling of the Hanukkah story, the U.S. appears ready to attempt regime change in Venezuela, and New York City is bidding farewell to one of the quirkiest mayors the Big Apple has ever seen. Comedian and actor Kumail Nanjiani describes “night thoughts” as pesky worries that plague his mind as he’s trying to go to sleep. Watch as he shares a few recent examples with our audience, and watch his “Night Thoughts” stand-up special this Friday on Hulu.

Anderson Cooper & Andy Cohen | Gettin' Wiles Dec 17, 2025

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President Trump’s Chief of Staff dropped dirt on her boss and his cronies in a series of interviews, the president’s new White House ballroom is being built on top of an emergency operations bunker, and the Madagascar hissing cockroach is the spy of the future. The hosts of “Anderson Cooper 360” and “Watch What Happens Live” stop by for their annual Late Show visit ahead of their big New Year’s Eve broadcast, which typically results in Anderson Cooper being overserved.

Paul Rudd | Hiss The Season Dec 16, 2025

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President Trump kicked off his holiday celebrations with a speech about Peruvian vipers and the announcement of his latest building project, Miriam-Webster declared “slop” the word of the year, and Stephen checks in on a hard-partying furry friend. Some actors wait tables while trying to make it in Hollywood. Paul Rudd glazed hams! Listen as the former Sexiest Man Alive shares details about his unusual job, and check out his latest film, “Anaconda,” in theaters Christmas Day.

Andrew Ross Sorkin Dec 15, 2025

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Best-selling author and co-anchor of CNBC's "Squawk Box," Andrew Ross Sorkin comments on the battle over Warner Bros., the implications for the economy if the AI bubble bursts, and how the affordability gap is impacting the American consumer. "1929" is available everywhere now.

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