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Sen. Chris Murphy | Esca-Hater Sep 25, 2025

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The return of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” drew huge ratings, the mystery of the United Nations escalator continues to fascinate the public, President Trump is ardently campaigning for the Nobel Peace Prize, and a California woman is in deep trouble after her dog allegedly voted in two recent elections. Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy comments on President Trump’s recent about-face on the Russia-Ukraine war.

Gov. Gavin Newsom | The UNGA Games Sep 24, 2025

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President Trump had a hard time getting to the podium for his welcome speech at the United Nations General Assembly, where he told world leaders that their countries are going to hell. One day earlier, the president blamed Tylenol for causing autism and encouraged pregnant women to tough it out if they’re experiencing pain. California Governor Gavin Newsom comments on his use of social media to beat the president at his own game, and argues that Democrats as a whole need to go on the offensive now before it’s too late.

Scarlett Johansson | Gimme Jimmy Sep 23, 2025

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Disney ended the suspension of “Jimmy Kimmel Live” following intense blowback from Hollywood actors and the American public, the world is set to end on September 23rd, and Tom Homan was caught accepting a bribe in exchange for future government contracts. Scarlett Johansson previews the plot of the new film, “Eleanor The Great,” which marks her directorial debut. “Eleanor The Great” is in theaters this Friday.

Gary Oldman's Colbert Questionert Sep 22, 2025

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Stephen Colbert travels to London to sit down with the great Gary Oldman, seeking to “fully know” the legendary actor by administering a scientifically-crafted series of questions known as The Colbert Questionert. See Gary Oldman in the fifth season of “Slow Horses,” premiering next Wednesday on AppleTV+.

Meanwhile | Adult Hoola Hooping Sep 21, 2025

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Meanwhile… A wellness retreat in Michigan offers adult hula hooping workshops, the maker of Ozempic is cutting thousands of staffers, and the familiar sound of AOL’s dial-up internet service will soon go silent.

'The New Yorker' Editor David Remnick Sep 20, 2025

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Pulitzer Prize-winning author and “The New Yorker” editor David Remnick reacts to the words of FCC chairman Brendan Carr, who said “we can do this the easy way or the hard way” in comments aimed at ABC regarding Jimmy Kimmel. His documentary, “The New Yorker at 100,” will premiere on Netflix on December 5th.

Jake Tapper | Silenced Night Sep 19, 2025

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ABC yanked “Jimmy Kimmel Live” off the air following a threat from FCC chair Brendan Carr, and President Trump celebrated his administration’s success in blackmailing media companies in order to silence his critics. Next, daddy’s home! Stephen Colbert has appointed Stephen Colbert, former host of “The Colbert Report,” as ombudsman to ensure that the final season of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” remains free from liberal bias. Best-selling author and CNN Chief White House Correspondent Jake Tapper joins Stephen to discuss the Trump administration’s role in Disney’s decision to take “Jimmy Kimmel Live” off the air. Check out Tapper's book, “Race Against Terror,” available October 7th.

Ron Howard | A Royal Pain Sep 18, 2025

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President Trump seems to be enjoying his time with England’s royal family, childhood vaccination rates are backsliding during RFK Jr.’s tenure, the U.S. and China are working on a deal to license TikTok’s algorithm to a group led by Oracle, and a company from Finland purchased rights to mine helium on the moon. A doctor walked out of an operation to have sex with a nurse, more Americans are using cocaine as the price per gram has plummeted, and new research suggests that chimpanzees and other primates enjoy drinking alcohol in the wild. wo-time Oscar-winning filmmaker and actor Ron Howard admits, for the first time in public, that he embarrassed himself in front of “Apollo 13” star Kevin Bacon while the two were participating in a NASA physical during the making of the film. Catch a screening of “Apollo 13” which returns to IMAX this Friday for one-week-only.

Brandi Carlile | Emmy Way You Want It Sep 17, 2025

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Stephen celebrates his Emmy Award win by thanking everyone who makes, and watches, The Late Show! Elsewhere, President Trump is on his way to meet King Charles at Windsor Castle, and knives are out for FBI Director Kash Patel after his mishandling of the hunt for Charlie Kirk’s killer. 11-time GRAMMY winner Brandi Carlile returns to The Late Show with tales from her adventures fishing in the Pacific Northwest and invites our host for a ride on her boat. Pre-order her new album, ‘Returning to Myself,’ ahead of its release on October 24th: https://www.brandicarlile.com.

Eugene Levy Sep 16, 2025

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Comedy legend Eugene Levy blossoms into a more seasoned traveler as he visits Mexico, Ireland, Vienna, and other exotic locations in the third season of his hit show, "The Reluctant Traveler," which premieres September 19th on AppleTV+.

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