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Meanwhile | What's Going On Over There? Apr 12, 2026

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Meanwhile… Washington, D.C. is battling a rat infestation, AI guru Sam Altman says it’ll take another year before his chatbot can start a timer, and scientists are warning people not to try a trending home remedy for hemorrhoids. And American television host Stephen Colbert checks in on the rest of the world in his long-running international news segment, "What's Going On Over There?"

Pete Holmes Apr 11, 2026

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Comedian Pete Holmes says being 47 years old isn't so bad when you are the father of a youngster who loves to be pushed on the playground swings. Pete's new comedy special, "Silly Silly Fun Boy," is available now on the 800 Pound Gorilla streaming service and YouTube. His first book for children, "Spells To Cast On Your Parents," is available for pre-order now.

Originally aired March 11, 2026.

Brandi Carlile (Extended) Apr 10, 2026

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GRAMMY-winning singer and songwriter Brandi Carlile says the best part of her job is documenting the phases of her personal life and connecting with other people through the songs she creates. In this EXTENDED interview, Brand and Stephen talk more about why she traveled to Minnesota to show solidarity with a community that was being brutalized by the federal government. Check out Brandi Carlile's performance on The Late Show on our YouTube page, and grab tickets to “The Human Tour” at https://www.brandicarlile.com.

Bryan Cranston (Extended) | Moment of Truce Apr 09, 2026

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No one seems to know if the war against Iran is over, we’re learning more about how Israel’s prime minister convinced President Trump to launch the war, and JD Vance brought his trademark charisma to a rally for Hungarian strongman Viktor Orbán. Emmy-winner Bryan Cranston doggedly pursued the creator of “Malcolm In The Middle” about reuniting the cast, even though his character Hal was routinely subjected to physical stunts like having his body covered in bees. Watch “Malcolm In The Middle: Life’s Still Unfair” this Friday on Hulu.

Oprah Winfrey | Far Out Apr 08, 2026

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The crew of NASA’s Artemis II mission completed their historic journey around the moon, President Trump threatened to destroy an entire civilization, and a top official at FEMA has a wild story about teleporting to a Waffle House. As a teenage girl, Oprah Winfrey prayed every day that Paul McCartney would come sweep her off her feet. Little did she know that she would one day stand shoulder to shoulder with the Beatle as their careers were celebrated at the Kennedy Center Honors. Catch new episodes of “The Oprah Podcast” every Tuesday.

Keanu Reeves | Easter Basket Case Apr 07, 2026

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President Trump boasted about plans to blow up civilian infrastructure in Iran, children attending a White House Easter event got an earful from the president, and the Artemis II crew has flown farther than any human has gone before. Iconic actor Keanu Reeves stops by to chat about his latest project, a film which also stars Susan Lucci and Martin Scorsese, in which Reeves plays a grown up child star with a troubled past. Watch “Outcome” starting this Friday on AppleTV.

Arsenio Hall (Extended) Apr 06, 2026

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Late night television legend Arsenio Hall reveals his unorthodox method of snagging celebrity guests for his groundbreaking late night show, and recalls many of the musicians who got their first big break on the program. His memoir, “Arsenio,” is available now.

Meanwhile | The Sound of Science: Easter Megabunny Apr 05, 2026

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Meanwhile… A dolphin is trying to be like Mike, a big box store is selling a 10-pound chocolate Easter bunny, and bird experts say woodpeckers grunt like tennis players while they peck holes in trees. And science-loving late night host Stephen Colbert brings you all the latest scientific developments from the world of science in his science-focused segment, “The Sound of Science.”

Scarlett Johansson's Colbert Questionert Apr 04, 2026

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If you don’t know which animal she thinks is scariest, or whether she prefers the window or aisle seat on flights, do you really know Hollywood superstar Scarlett Johansson?

Paul Simon (Extended) | Bye Bye Bondi Apr 03, 2026

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Space fans are over the moon about the successful launch of Artemis II, Attorney General Pam Bondi lost her job today, and President Trump’s primetime speech about the Iran war was all over the map. In this extended interview with Stephen Colbert, legendary musician Paul Simon talks about moving to Europe in the 1960s, busking on the streets of Paris, taking requests at his concerts, and some of the lyricists he most admires. Go to our YouTube channel to see a performance by Paul Simon and grab tickets for this summer’s “A Quiet Celebration” tour at tour.paulsimon.com.

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