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George Saunders (Extended) | Late Show Book Club Mar 23, 2026

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Bestselling author and Booker Prize winner George Saunders talks about obsessively revising his work, seeing things from a dead character's perspective, and why works of fiction can help people make sense of difficult realities. And in this EXCLUSIVE extended interview, hear Stephen and George talk more about writer's block and their favorite Flannery O'Connor short stories, only on The Late Show Pod Show! His latest book, "Vigil," is available now. Stick around for an even more in-depth interview with The Late Show Book Club, when our bookworm producer Ali chats with George Saunders about the music that inspires him to write, the Russian short story he thinks will change your life, and his favorite advice for aspiring writers.

Meanwhile | 'Are Men Ok?' Brotox Edition Mar 22, 2026

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Meanwhile... A steak house chain established a new dress code, there's weird new polling about what a tooth is worth, and experts say it's best to keep your cats inside. Next, Stephen Colbert dives deep into the manosphere to look at some of the latest aesthetic trends for American men.

Maggie Gyllenhaal (Extended) Mar 21, 2026

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Director, actor and writer Maggie Gyllenhaal's EXTENDED cut of her latest Late Show visit to discuss her new movie, "The Bride!," which seeks to tell the story of the woman in Frankenstein's monster's life from her own perspective for the first time on film. "The Bride!" is in theaters now.

Chef José Andrés | Home Shopping Mar 20, 2026

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Friend of the show Chef José Andrés stops by to help Stephen launch the brand new “The Last Show” t-shirt, which is available now at colbertlateshow.com/ebay with all profits going to World Central Kitchen. Next, the chef & humanitarian is cooking with fire as he teaches Stephen how to make his signature paella dish and a red-hot rum drink.

Edward Norton (Extended) | Un-Believable Mar 19, 2026

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Kim Jong Un was re-elected as North Korea’s leader, Trump’s counterterrorism chief quit over the Iran war, Rep. Markwayne Mullin might not be the best pick to run DHS, and cousins can still marry each other in Florida. Friend of the show Edward Norton stops by with no project to promote, just a poem in his back pocket. Hear this extended cut of Stephen’s interview with Edward Norton including a performance of a section from Walt Whitman’s “Crossing Brooklyn Ferry.”

Elijah Wood (Extended) | Green Day! Mar 18, 2026

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America’s allies aren’t lining up to join the war against Iran, Stephen shares his enthusiasm for the MarineTraffic app, and President Trump is threatening to “take” the country of Cuba. Actor Elijah Wood won’t confirm or deny rumors that he’s set to play Frodo again in an upcoming project, and shares that he and his Middle Earth cast-mates keep in touch via a long-running text chain. See “Ready or Not 2: Here I Come” in theaters this Friday.

The Creators & Cast of 'The Book of Mormon' | Hormuz It Or Lose It Mar 17, 2026

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President Trump told reporters he might bomb Iranian oil facilities for the fun of it, Pete Hegseth is mad at the media for accurately reporting on the war, and the president is having trouble remembering his favorite catchphrases. Tony-winners Trey Parker, Matt Stone and Robert Lopez created an obscenity-riddled Broadway musical so funny that even the Mormon Church itself got in on the joke. GRAMMY-winner Andrew Rannells shares his personal recollections about auditioning for the role of Elder Price in the original Broadway production of “The Book of Mormon,” and says audiences never get upset by the spicy lyrics. Check out our YouTube page for a performance by Andrew Rannells and the Broadway company of “The Book of Mormon!”

Conan O'Brien's Colbert Questionert Mar 16, 2026

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If you don't know his favorite action movie, or who performed at his first concert, do you really know late night comedy legend Conan O'Brien?

Meanwhile | Middle Earth Weather Report Mar 15, 2026

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Meanwhile... Customers calling a support line were surprised by a malfunctioning AI bot, the home from "The Brady Bunch" is now an official Los Angeles landmark, New Yorkers are bracing for new audio ads in the subway system, Stephen has a few words for the nerds who created an advanced "Lord of the Rings" climate model, tequila magnate George Clooney is introducing a non-alcoholic beer, and researchers claim to have solved the mystery of why cats always land on their feet.

John Lithgow (Extended) Mar 14, 2026

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John Lithgow makes his tenth appearance on The Late Show and brings along a special poem he wrote for our host in this exclusive EXTENDED Podcast interview. John Lithgow is on Broadway starting this week in “Giant,” find tickets and more information at gianttheplay.com.

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