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John Dickerson | Presser Cooker Jul 12, 2024

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Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer appear to be wavering in their support for the president, Biden’s team pushed back at George Clooney after his op-ed urging the president to step aside, and two of America’s astronauts are stuck in space thanks to problems with a Boeing spacecraft. The anchor of “The Daily Report with John Dickerson” stops by to discuss the speculation around President Biden’s candidacy and reports that his team is seeking to learn how Vice President Harris would fare in a matchup against Donald Trump. Catch his show Monday through Thursday on the CBS News app.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer | Not Your Average Joe Jul 11, 2024

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President Biden’s good showing in front of NATO did little to quell concerns among Democratic lawmakers, George Clooney offered a roadmap for replacing Biden on the ticket, and the inventor of MyPillow wants Donald Trump to put him in charge of U.S. elections. Donald Trump claims to know nothing about Project 2025 but the truth is that over 200 of his former staffers are laying plans for a far-right takeover of the entire federal bureaucracy should the GOP candidate win in November. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer talks about the tense atmosphere in her state as she worked to keep the public safe during the pandemic while battling misinformation from the White House and an assassination attempt. Gov. Whitmer’s new memoir, “True Gretch,” is available everywhere now.

Serena Williams | VP Meenie Miney Mo Jul 10, 2024

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Republicans released a party platform that pledges full allegiance to Donald Trump, JD Vance’s facial hair may sink his VP chances, and a report detailed the Biden team’s efforts to conceal signs of the president’s age-related decline. A cryptic social media post from tennis legend Serena Williams sent fans into a frenzy of speculation about her possible return to the court. Serena’s latest project is a docuseries called “In The Arena” which premieres tomorrow on ESPN+.

Michael Douglas | Debate And Switch Jul 09, 2024

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Stephen Colbert recaps the reactions to President Biden’s disastrous debate and examines the challenges Democrats face going forward as the president refuses to step aside. Michael Douglas tells Stephen about watching Lewis Hamilton win the British Grand Prix, and recalls learning about racing from the legendary Steve McQueen on Douglas’s first film, “Adam at 6 A.M.” Catch his new documentary, “America’s Burning,” in theaters this Friday.

Paul Rudd | Colbert Classic Jul 08, 2024

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The recently crowned People's Sexiest Man Alive, Paul Rudd, returned to The Late Show to tell Stephen what it's like wearing the world's most coveted sash.

Originally aired November 15th, 2021.

Climate: Changed | Colbert Classic Jul 07, 2024

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In the last couple years, we've seen frightening climate change-fueled weather events including ice quakes, fire tornadoes and heat domes, and that's just in North America. Stephen Colbert took a sobering look at how the world is reacting to this new normal of frequent extreme weather events in this special desk piece (Originally aired July 21st, 2021).

Callum Turner Jul 06, 2024

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Actor Callum Turner talks about the bravery of the soldiers he and his castmates portray in the WWII-era series, “Masters of the Air,” which is streaming now on AppleTV+.

Originally aired June 17th, 2024.

Stephen Presents: Lin-Manuel Miranda Jul 05, 2024

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Stephen's back on the podcast with another exclusive introduction for the Fourth of July! Hear all about what he's cooking up for his friends and family this year and then enjoy a patriotic Colbert Classic: Lin-Manuel Miranda on all things "Hamilton!" Stick around for a musical performance you won't want to miss this Independence Day.

Lin-Manuel Miranda originally aired December 15th, 2015.

Michelle Obama & Prince Harry | Colbert Questionert Jul 04, 2024

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American royalty and literal royalty "Duke" it out on this Colbert Classic roundup: Independence Day edition! First Lady Michelle Obama and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex each took The Colbert Questionert and revealed their true inner selves, or at least their favorite sandwiches.

Michelle Obama originally aired January 3rd, 2023; Prince Harry originally aired February 28th, 2023.

Ron Howard & José Andrés | Colbert Classic Jul 03, 2024

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Our friend José Andrés returned to The Late Show alongside Ron Howard, who directed the film, "We Feed People," which profiles the amazing work by World Central Kitchen volunteers and staff around the world.

Originally aired May 3rd, 2022.

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