The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

Rep. George Santos is stepping down from his committee assignments after a talk with Kevin McCarthy, the former president may face indictment over his payment to Stormy Daniels, and Stephen looks into some recent zoo animal disappearances. “George & Tammy” star Jessica Chastain tells Stephen she’s been a Broadway fan since childhood so she’s thrilled to be performing at the Hudson Theater in her new play, “A Doll’s House."

Football fans in Philadelphia celebrated their big win with typical restraint, and the mystery deepens around who donated money to the George Santos campaign. And "Mrs. Maisel" star Rachel Brosnahan has big shoes to fill in her new play, “The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window,” which opens this Saturday at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

Public Enemy founder Chuck D tells Stephen that as the world celebrates five decades of Hip Hop music and culture, it’s important to tell the origin stories and learn from the people who were there at the beginning. His new docuseries, “Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World,” starts January 31st on PBS.

Meanwhile… “Bridgerton” star Regé-Jean Page may be the world’s most handsome man, Kylie Jenner did not enjoy being outshined at a Paris runway show, and the city of Philadelphia is cutting corners in their quest to hire new lifeguards.

Comedian and writer Sam Jay was already nervous to meet her fiancé’s father for the first time, and then she laid eyes on his vast collection of swords. Watch Sam Jay in her new film, “You People,” in select theaters now and streaming on Netflix this Friday!

President Biden may get some credit for the 2.9% increase in America’s GDP last quarter, Meta announced some guardrails around the former president’s return to Facebook and Instagram but said they won’t be fact-checking his posts, and Rep. George Santos has some fishy receipts on his campaign expense reports. And CNN anchor and correspondent Audie Cornish comments on some of the lessons learned from the previous president’s use of social media. Check out Audie’s podcast, “The Assignment,” wherever you get your podcasts.

America gifted Abrams tanks to Ukraine on their leader Volodymyr Zelensky’s birthday, the former president backed his VP Mike Pence against attacks on his handling of classified documents, and an Xbox software update set off the folks at Fox News. And Brett Goldstein, the two-time Emmy Award-winning star and producer of the hit show, “Ted Lasso,” tells Stephen how he landed the legendary Harrison Ford to star in his latest project, the AppleTV+ series, “Shrinking.”

Apparently everybody in the U.S. government has classified documents laying around their houses. Elsewhere, more people who participated in the Jan 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol were found guilty yesterday including four Proud Boys, who follow a bizarre set of membership guidelines.  Next up, concerned that your candy is too woke and undersexualized? Try the new female candies from Mike and Ike! And Jason Segel thought he was experiencing a rom-com moment in real life. Check out his new show, “Shrinking,” premiering this Friday on AppleTV+.

The FBI found more classified documents in President Biden’s home, Rep. George Santos may have lied about starring in the TV show, “Hannah Montana,” and the former president should be barred from speaking at funerals after the eulogy he delivered for one of his biggest fans. Nathan Lane’s “jaunty” blonde wig is just one of the many reasons to catch his new Broadway show, “Pictures From Home,” playing now at Studio 54.

“Everything Everywhere All at Once” star Stephanie Hsu makes her late night television debut on The Late Show and shares a quote from Courtney Love that inspired her vibe for all the big awards shows this year. Listen for Pod Show exclusive bonus bits like her connection with our band's trumpet player Jon Lampley, her experience at The Golden Globes, and what it was like playing two characters in "Everything Everywhere All at Once." The film is streaming now on Showtime!

Meanwhile… Stephen wonders why the group One Million Moms is mad about the TV show, “Firebuds,” and looks forward to the day when his dog Benny can send him text messages. But first, Stephen thanks his audience for helping raise over $275k for World Central Kitchen to help feed refugees affected by the war in Ukraine. To buy your own "Is Potato" merch, head to CBSstore.com.

Stand-up comedian Atsuko Okatsuka launched a global social media sensation called the Drop Challenge after being inspired by the beat drop in Beyoncé's song, “Partition.” Stream Atsuko’s hilarious new comedy special, “The Intruder,” now on HBO Max.

Stephen pays tribute to New Zealand’s departing Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, checks in on the latest lies from Rep. George Santos, and wonders if we should worry about a suspected Russian spy ship that was seen off the coast of Hawaii. Next, after being exposed for telling numerous lies about his identity and resumé, Rep. George Santos joins Stephen Colbert live on The Late Show to truthfully answer the question everyone is asking: who is George Santos? Special thanks to our friend Harvey Guillén! And Rep. Adam Kinzinger returns to The Late Show that begins with a discussion of the concessions Kevin McCarthy had to make to the likes of Rep. Matt Gaetz, who may prioritize personal fame over their constituents’ best interests.

Stephen looks into the latest horrible accusations about Rep. George Santos, and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene snagged a key committee assignment in the House. Trevor Noah already misses the good vibes and great people at “The Daily Show,” but he is grateful for the chance to get back to touring and doing cool things like hosting The GRAMMYs on CBS on Sunday, February 5th!

Professional liar George Santos is following the example set by the former president, and the man some people think could be the Republican presidential nominee in 2024 is hampered by his lack of personal charm. Jesse Eisenberg tells Stephen about the family conflict that plays out in the new film he wrote and directed. Check out the film, “When You Finish Saving the World,” in theaters this Friday.

More classified documents were found at President Biden’s residence, prompting House GOP members to demand access to visitor logs. Elsewhere in Washington, Rep. Matt Gaetz tried to get Rep. George Santos to reveal where he got the $705,000 he loaned his campaign. And Hugh Jackman returns to The Late Show with a tongue-in-cheek plea to Oscars voters to overlook Ryan Reynolds in the Best Original Song category. Check out his film, “The Son,” when it opens in theaters this Friday.

Comedian Tom Papa returns to The Late Show to tell Stephen what he’s looking forward to in the new year, and why he’s light years ahead of Gyllenhaal in the sourdough game. Tom’s new stand-up special, “What A Day!,” is streaming now on Netflix.

Meanwhile… People in Louisiana now need to show proof of age to access adult content online, a pigeon wearing a backpack was caught smuggling meth into a prison, Bailey’s Irish Cream drinkers are being urged not to pour the liquor down their drains, and beer drinkers in Ireland are outraged after Guinness raised the price of a pint of stout.

Two-time Tony nominee Jeremy Pope tells Stephen about the rigorous training he went through to prepare for his role as a Marine in his celebrated new film, “The Inspection.” The film is available on demand and you can catch Jeremy now on Broadway portraying artist Jean-Michel Basquiat in the play, “The Collaboration.”

President Biden spoke out for the first time today about the discovery of classified documents at his private office and residence, and con man George Santos said he’d resign if everyone who voted for him wants him out. Next, Stephen chats with Danai Gurira, who gently alludes to the possibility of a Marvel spinoff series for her character Okoye. Stick around for more with Danai Gurira and stream the film, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” when it hits Disney+ on February 1st.

Members of the House GOP went on Fox News last night to boast about the diversity of the party, Rep. George Santos refuses to resign despite being outed as a serial liar, and Stephen is not interested in switching to an electric stove. GRAMMY-nominated musician, author, actor and fashion icon Janelle Monáe talks to Stephen about the complex acting challenge she faced in her latest film, “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.” In this podcast exclusive extended interview, Janelle tells Stephen about her forthcoming Josephine Baker project with A24, as well as some new music on the horizon!

C’mon Joe! Classified documents from Biden’s time as VP were found in his private office and promptly returned to the National Archives, and Dr. Dre issued a cease-and-desist letter to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene after she used one of his songs without permission. And Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex stops by for a cocktail and an extended conversation with Stephen Colbert about the personal revelations in his new book, “Spare.” Listen as Prince Harry responds to criticism of his comments about his service in Afghanistan, and talks about trying to protect his family from constant attacks by the British press. Learn more about Prince Harry’s life as told in his own words in the book, “Spare,” which is available everywhere now.

The former president appeared to help Kevin McCarthy win the Speaker’s gavel on the 15th round of voting, and former presidential advisor Steve Bannon is suspected of involvement in Sunday’s coup attempt in Brazil. And friend of the show Tom Hanks pours Stephen his new signature cocktail, "The Diet Cokagne." Find out what Tom Hanks' favorite Tom Hanks movie line is in this Pod Show exclusive extended interview, and go see his new film "A Man Called Otto," in theaters now.

Jessie Buckley returns to The Late Show to tell Stephen about her new film, “Women Talking,” which is based on the true story of crimes committed against a group of women in Bolivia. “Women Talking” is in select theaters now, and opens everywhere on January 20th.

Meanwhile… Ohioans can no longer buy a drug known as “gas station heroin,” and a U.K. town canceled their fireworks show on New Year’s Eve because a walrus was enjoying a moment of self-love.

Emmy Award-winning writer and actor Quinta Brunson tells Stephen she was a good student when growing up in Philadelphia, but she gained her love for film when staying home to watch movies. Catch her show, “Abbott Elementary,” airing Wednesdays on ABC.

Stephen offers a theory about why Kevin McCarthy continues to subject himself to losing floor votes in his fight to become Speaker, and the Republican party wants you to think all this chaos is actually refreshing. And CNN’s Chris Wallace returns to The Late Show to talk with Stephen about the chaos surrounding the Speaker of the House votes in Congress. Check out his show, “Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace?,” on HBO Max and CNN.

Kevin McCarthy continued his quest to become Speaker of the House despite losing vote after vote, and residents of Oregon can now legally trip on mushrooms in a clinical setting. The best selling female Country artist of all time, Shania Twain, joins Stephen to talk about her new album and some of the younger artists she’s inspired, like her good friend Harry Styles. Check out her new album, ‘Queen of Me,’ when it drops on February 3rd. And finally, Stephen pays a heartfelt tribute to Frank Galati.

The House of Representatives adjourned for the day without electing Rep. Kevin McCarthy as Speaker, while new Congressman George Santos has told so many lies that he shouldn’t be sworn into office. If you don’t know her favorite sandwich, or her least favorite smell, do you really know former First Lady Michelle Obama?

Journalist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa discusses the insights about Democracy and freedom contained in her latest book, “How to Stand Up to a Dictator,” and outlines some of the perils of living in a world dominated by social media. Find Maria’s book available everywhere now, and read more of her work on the Philippines’ top digital news site, http://www.rappler.com.

Lily Collins makes her first visit to The Late Show to dish on what it’s like living in Paris for months at a time, and to bond with our host over their shared love of pickleball. “Emily in Paris” returns to Netflix for a third season starting December 21st.

Tech-savvy late night host Stephen Colbert offers a glimpse into the future where dogs enjoy playing video games and people use special shoes to walk faster.

Stephen Colbert starts the new year with a clean slate in this classic edition of Midnight Confessions.

Actress, writer and director Sarah Polley joins Stephen to share some details about her latest film, “Women Talking,” and the personal journey she writes about in her latest book, “Run Toward The Danger.” The book is available now and the film, “Women Talking,” is in select theaters now.

Emmy-winner and TONY-nominee Eddie Izzard tells Stephen about studying Richard Pryor for inspiration for her performance in her new one-person stage show, an adaptation of the Charles Dickens novel, “Great Expectations,” which opens tomorrow at the Greenwich House Theater in New York City.

John Oliver helped Stephen look into what was happening in John's English hometown, Bedford in this classic edition of Community Calendar.

Every night before taping the show, our host takes a few questions from the audience. In this never-before-heard podcast exclusive, Stephen describes what he misses about filming The Late Show from home, what books made him a reader, and who his meaningful interview was with and why.

With kids spending more time at home in 2020, parents realized that they ask A LOT of questions. So Stephen called up his friend Will "Santa Claus" Ferrell and the two of them helped out some parents in this edition of A Late Show's favorite family segment, "Stephen Takes Your Kids."

Meanwhile… K-pop superstar Jin from BTS has enlisted in his country’s army, and scientists have designed something called “vagina on a chip.”

As talented as they are, the people who write greeting cards don't always nail it on the first try. Join Stephen and Evie Colbert in the Ed Sullivan storage space turned Late Show COVID set in taking a look at some 2020 holiday greeting card efforts in this edition of Late Show's long-running series, First Drafts.

Comedian and podcast host Josh Johnson makes his Late Show stand-up debut. Catch Josh’s podcast, “The Josh Johnson Show,” every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts.

From this moment on, no one is allowed to put out a Christmas album if they've had more than three arrests for cocaine.

Jon Stewart emerged from the drawers of Stephen's at-home desk via Zoom in June 2020 with advice from 1918, thoughts on the former president's handling of the coronavirus, reflections on a nation in protest, and hope for then-candidate Biden for the upcoming election. You can watch Jon's film, "Irresistible," streaming now on Amazon Prime.

The wait is over! Jeff Goldblum’s long-awaited Christmas album is here, and it’s unlike any holiday compilation you’ve heard before.

Our favorite Spanish chef returns to treat Stephen to slices of the finest ham on the planet, with his three amazing daughters in tow! Watch Chef José Andrés and Carlota, Inés and Lucía Andrés in their new series, “José Andrés and Family In Spain,” which premieres December 27th on Discovery+.

Meanwhile… Viva Magenta is the shade to watch in 2023, and everyone under age 25 can now get condoms for free in France.

It's Christmas Eve, and after Vladimir Putin demands Ukraine for Christmas, Santa must defend the North Pole against a Russian invasion. President Biden delivers much needed aid to Santa via bicycle drawn choo-choo train, and then sends an elite elf squadron of North Pole's best to the Kremlin in a Top Gun style mission culminating in an epic face off in Red Square. Are you ready to "Ride into the Manger Zone?" Grab your “IS POTATO” mugs and T-shirts now at https://www.cbsstore.com/collections/the-late-show-with-stephen-colbert. 100% of The Late Show’s proceeds go to World Central Kitchen to help feed the people of Ukraine.

The former president is jumping into the red-hot NFT market with his own trading card line, the current president doesn’t think he’s too old to run for re-election, and Elon Musk lied when he said he wouldn’t ban the Twitter account that tracks his private jet. Best friends Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper enjoy different things about New Year’s Eve, but they love covering it together in Times Square for CNN’s yearly bash. Watch them host “New Year’s Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen” on CNN this December 31st.

Florida’s governor once promoted Covid-19 vaccines, but now wants to investigate them. As Tesla’s share price sinks, Elon Musk is no longer the world’s richest person, and TikTok faces a new challenge from a group of U.S. lawmakers led by Sen. Marco Rubio. If you don’t know her favorite action movie, or what she thinks happens when we die, do you really know Emily Blunt? See more of Emily in her new series, “The English,” streaming now on Prime Video.

Drag queens were in attendance at The White House today to celebrate the signing of the Respect For Marriage Act, and leaked messages reveal 34 GOP members of Congress texted Mark Meadows about plans to overturn the 2020 election. 12-time Emmy Award-winning pop culture icon RuPaul returns to The Late Show to share the secrets to how he films so many editions of “Drag Race” all around the world. Stick around for more with RuPaul and check out the 15th season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” premiering January 6th on MTV, plus catch the premiere of RuPaul’s new game show, “Lingo,” on CBS starting January 11th.