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The Sound Of Science | Shark Throuple Oct 05, 2025

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Because Stephen Colbert loves science, he wants to tell you all the latest science in his science segment, The Sound Of Science.

Carrie Preston | 'Elsbeth' Oct 04, 2025

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Emmy-winner Carrie Preston stopped by The Late Show with a clip of Stephen Colbert's star turn as a doomed late night host, alongside his good friend Amy Sedaris, in the Season Three premiere of "Elsbeth," which airs October 12th on CBS!

Lady Gaga | Shutdown & Dirty Oct 03, 2025

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President Trump is using the government shutdown to punish anyone who didn’t vote for him, J.D. Vance loves memes so we made a special one just for him, and Stephen Colbert checks in on some well-known people who are dipping their toes in the artificial intelligence pool. Stephen Colbert heads downtown to The Bitter End, the New York City venue where Stefani Germanotta first performed as Lady Gaga. In this four-part interview, Gaga discusses her art, her career, and her newfound happiness while Stephen tries on some of the artist’s far-out looks.

Julia Roberts | A Total Shutshow Oct 02, 2025

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Although the federal government has shut down, President Trump’s deportations and troop deployments to American cities will proceed without pause. In Washington, Democratic leaders played Vice President Vance for laughs and told reporters they won’t give in to Republican pressure to let healthcare subsidies expire. Hollywood icon Julia Roberts confirms what the tabloid press has been feverishly speculating about: she does not spread cream cheese on her banana bread. Her new film, “After the Hunt,” is in theaters October 10th.

Jimmy Kimmel | Shutdown For What? (Extended) Oct 01, 2025

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In this special EXTENDED podcast cut of tonight's monologue, Republicans prepared to shut down the government while Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth threw out the rule book in his speech to a gathering of America’s military leadership. At that same event, top officials also heard from President Trump in a low-energy speech where he threatened to use the Armed Forces against U.S. citizens and lamented not being able to use the “n-word.” Next, Jimmy Kimmel and Guillermo pop up with a bottle of tequila and join Stephen Colbert in a toast to their good luck as late night talk show hosts who love their jobs and the people they work with. Watch “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” weeknights on ABC.

Conan O'Brien (Extended) | Oregon Fail Sep 30, 2025

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President Trump sent the military to Oregon after seeing a misleading report on Fox News and indicated that everyone in America will soon have access to futuristic medical technology, while the indictment of James Comey represents a chilling escalation of Trump’s efforts to punish his political enemies. EXTENDED INTERVIEW: Late night legend Conan O’Brien sits down with Stephen Colbert for a wide-ranging discussion about his comedy career, his love for his parents, his warning for late night talk show hosts, and his first foray into dramatic acting. Watch Conan make his feature film debut in “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You,” in select theaters October 10th and opening nationwide on October 24th.

Priscilla Presley Sep 29, 2025

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Actress and businesswoman Priscilla Presley tells Stephen that her new memoir dives deep into details about her life during her marriage to Elvis Presley, which was more difficult than people might have realized at the time. The book, “Softly, As I Leave You,” is available now.

Meanwhile | Coffee Makes You Happy Sep 28, 2025

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Meanwhile... "Friends" fans can sip lattes at a New York cafe modeled after the show's famed gathering spot, a scuba diver robbed tourists at a Disney resort, scientists have created a tomato that resists cracking, and a new study argues that drinking coffee can make us happier.

Sen. Mark Kelly Sep 27, 2025

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Arizona Senator Mark Kelly provides insight into the looming battle over funding the government, arguing that the central issue before Congress is the cost of healthcare under the Affordable Care Act.

Jeremy Strong | Things Keep Escalating Sep 26, 2025

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President Trump is still furious about the United Nations escalator escapade, a new exhibit at The White House depicts President Biden as an autopen, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth killed a program that encouraged women to join the military. Emmy- and Tony-winner Jeremy Strong talks about portraying Bruce Springsteen’s manager Jon Landau in a new film about the rock legend’s landmark album, ‘Nebraska.’ Watch him in “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere,” in theaters October 24th.

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