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Jonathan Karl (Extended) | Bye George Nov 17, 2023

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An ethics probe into Rep. George Santos reported that he committed fraud, but he won’t be expelled from Congress. Elsewhere, the GOP-led House is the least productive in a century and President Biden explained his cautious approach to trusting China’s leader. ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl talks about the long list of ruined careers and courtroom losses that follow the former president. Stick around for more with Jonathan Karl and check out his book, “Tired of Winning: Donald Trump and the End of the Grand Old Party.”

Paul Giamatti | House Of Pain Nov 16, 2023

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GOP infighting has turned the halls of Congress into a fight club, the U.S. and China set low expectations for the Biden-Xi meeting, and the new House Speaker took heat from his own party after passing a government spending bill with help from Democrats. Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actor Paul Giamatti sends a personalized plea to the one and only Cher. Stick around for more with Paul Giamatti and check out his film, “The Holdovers,” in theaters now.

Rachel Maddow (Extended) | The Fascist And The Furious Nov 15, 2023

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The former president is sending loud and clear signals that a second Trump term would be a fascist nightmare, complete with mass immigration raids and internment camps. In Washington, Sen. Bernie Sanders diffused a physical confrontation between a fellow Senator and the head of the Teamsters. And author & journalist Rachel Maddow tells Stephen that former president Trump is deliberately using dehumanizing language against his opponents and inviting critics to label him a fascist as he seeks to return to power.

Barbra Streisand | Drop It Like Tim Scott Nov 14, 2023

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America’s favorite couple Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce brought their romance on tour to her concert in Argentina, Sen. Tim Scott dropped out of the presidential race, and Donald Trump is planning a second term fueled by revenge. Stephen travels to Malibu to the home of legendary singer, actor and director Barbra Streisand to talk about the release of her memoir, “My Name Is Barbra.”

Christine Baranski | Colbert Classic Nov 13, 2023

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Our dear friend Christine Baranski stops and pays tribute to her late friend Stephen Sondheim and talks about sharing her “actor’s dream” with him during one of their final conversations before he passed. Plus, Baranski's show "The Gilded Age" highlights the battle between old money and new money in 1880s New York City, and all of the costumes are painfully accurate to the time period (Original Air Date: January 19th, 2022).

Tom Hanks (Extended) | Colbert Classic Nov 12, 2023

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Tom Hanks describes the larger-than-life character he portrays in the new Baz Luhrmann film, “Elvis,” as “a diabolical genius in every way.” Listen as Tom Hanks and Stephen Colbert talk all things Elvis Presley, Austin Butler, and in this Pod Show exclusive bonus moment, Hanks shares what it was like to be among the first household names to be hit by COVID in early 2020 in Australia along with his wife, Rita Wilson (Original Air Date: June 16th, 2022).

Comedian Ziwe | Colbert Classic Nov 11, 2023

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Stephen hops on the mic for a special introduction to today's Colbert Classic: Ziwe is the star of the late night show "Ziwe" on Showtime but before that, she got her start as an intern at "The Colbert Report" (Original Air Date: June 8th, 2021).

Conan O'Brien Flipped Interview | Colbert Classic Nov 10, 2023

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Stephen welcomes our Pod Show listeners to another Colbert Classic this week with some insight on why he prefers being behind the desk on a late night show. Then Conan O'Brien flips the script and interviews Stephen on his own set. Listen for Stephen's story about how being rejected to write for Conan actually helped him celebrate he and Evie's 25th marriage anniversary (Original Air Date: November 1st, 2019).

First Drafts with Evie McGee Colbert Nov 09, 2023

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In another Pod Show exclusive introduction, Stephen continues his guessing game for this week's Late Show Pod Show episodes, but first takes a moment to quiz his producer on how she takes her Chicago hot dogs. Then the amazing Evie McGee Colbert returns to The Late Show to help Stephen select the perfect greeting card for Halloween 2023 (Originally Aired October 31st, 2023).

Jon Stewart, John Oliver | Colbert Classic Nov 08, 2023

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Stephen hops on the mic for a special introduction to this Colbert Classic for Pod Show listeners before throwing to this Election Day combo: First, Jon Stewart and Stephen sing an original tune for a timely reminder of the importance of casting your vote, featuring Hamilton's Javier Muñoz (Original Air Date: November 7th, 2016). Next, John Oliver spoke to Stephen in 2020 about the first American election he could vote in since he became an American citizen, and he said he nearly burst out crying after he cast his ballot (Original Air Date: November 2nd, 2020).

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