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Stephen returns from hiatus with reactions to the Will Smith vs. Chris Rock drama at The Oscars, and an update on Russia’s change of strategy in Ukraine. And the Jan 6th committee wants to hear from two people who may have committed crimes in their efforts to help the former president overturn Joe Biden’s electoral victory: disgraced attorney John Eastman, and Ginni Thomas, wife of Supreme Court J...

Friend of the show and master of impressions, Dana Carvey Zoomed into A Late Show to share some comedy advice and talk about what inspired his podcast, "Fantastic! With Dana Carvey."

How did 12-year old Meryl Streep get Richard Nixon's autograph on a Milky Way wrapper? Find out in this Meryl Streep edition of "The Colbert Questionert.

John Mulaney checked in with Stephen Colbert over Zoom early in the pandemic to compare the strangely specific dreams they had each been having during quarantine.

Dolly Parton graced us over Zoom in 2020 with a bit of "Bury Me Beneath The Willow," a song her mom would to sing to her as a child, and it brought Stephen Colbert to tears.

On March 12, 2020, comedian Maria Bamford joined Stephen Colbert in an empty Ed Sullivan Theater for a conversation about the fears they were facing at that moment of uncertainty as the impact of the global pandemic was starting to be felt in New York City.

Stephen Colbert came to work business as usual on March 12, 2020, until New York City ordered its Broadway theaters to go dark in an effort to halt the spread of the coronavirus. Listen to this relic of late night history when Colbert said "the (Late) Show must go on!" and performed a playful monologue for a baker's dozen of his staff members in the otherwise empty Ed Sullivan Theater. CNN Chief M...

Ukraine’s president addressed the U.S. Congress on Thursday and closed his speech with a direct appeal to President Biden for a no-fly zone and more weapons. In other Russia news, Stephen wonders if he will be the next American sanctioned after the Kremlin announced they will begin sanctioning media figures who are critical of Russia’s war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, fans of big potatoes may be bummed...

With Russia’s military bogged down in Ukraine, there is hope that the conflict could be over in a matter of weeks, especially if the Russian leader accepts Elon Musk’s challenge. Then, the metawedding trend is taking off across the globe. Next, Anne Hathaway offers Stephen some sound advice on when to order carrot cake (and when it’s safer to skip it). Catch Anne starring in the new AppleTV+ serie...

Evidence is mounting that Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is not going as smoothly as he’d planned, with Russian troops undersupplied and looting groceries for food. In Ukraine, the postal service is honoring the brave soldiers of Snake Island with a stamp commemorating their infamous retort to a Russian warship. Meanwhile, there’s a cursed painting available for only $50 on eBay, and a man in Florida...

Two years ago tonight, Stephen Colbert performed his monologue for a nearly-empty Ed Sullivan Theater as New York City began to enter the first phase of the pandemic lockdown. Join Stephen for a not-so-fond look back at the past two years and some of the ways we’ve grown (primarily at the waistband). Next, with so much money flowing into the NFT market, it’s no surprise that it has attracted a new...

Putin’s army is failing, in part because Russia’s oligarchs embezzled huge sums of money instead of upgrading gear and stocking fresh food rations. Over in Ukraine, members of the country’s prestigious ballet companies have put their careers on pause to return home and join the fight against Russia’s invaders. Meanwhile, Grimes and Elon Musk have done it again, and if you visit a museum in Denmark...

Vladimir Putin’s propaganda machine is trying to turn the letter ‘Z’ into a symbol of domestic support for his war in Ukraine, but his government can’t hide the fact that the world’s economic war against Russia is succeeding, as evidenced by major brands like McDonalds and Coca-Cola pulling out of the country at lightning speed. President Obama’s ambassador to Russia, Michael McFaul, visits The La...

Volodymyr Zelensky courageously revealed his location in a speech intended to rally the world to Ukraine’s aid, while the women in Ukraine are demonstrating their bravery by taking up arms, and, in one case, taking out a Russian drone with a jar of pickled tomatoes. Meanwhile, anyone with information about a missing box of human heads is encouraged to call the Denver Police Department right away....

Vladimir Putin doesn’t want Russian citizens to know the truth about what he’s doing in Ukraine, and Americans are finding creative ways to get donations into the hands of Ukrainian civilians and small business owners. The anchor of CNN’s “Anderson Cooper 360” and a correspondent for “60 Minutes,” Anderson Cooper, joins Stephen live from Lviv, Ukraine where he is covering Russia’s invasion and is...

We're throwing it back to when Sir Paul McCartney took over The Late Show in 2019 with this epic four-part interview to promote his children's book, "Hey Grandude." Listen as Stephen divulges his personal connection to McCartney's music in a conversation about legacy, grief, and a little old band called The Beatles.

The January 6th committee says they have evidence that former president Donald T**** knew he was committing fraud against the government, and despite evidence to the contrary, Russia’s leader insists that his invasion of Ukraine is proceeding exactly as he planned. Meanwhile, Stephen has seen Cristinao Ronaldo's shower video, and he has some thoughts on the comments. Friend of the show Kyle MacLac...

Amid reports of ill-equipped troops quitting the fight, the Russian military continues to target civilians in Ukraine while the U.S. and other countries move to seize superyachts belonging to Putin’s oligarch cronies. Next, Sara Bareilles & Josh Groban help celebrate a milestone in frozen dairy history, as Stephen Colbert’s signature flavor of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream "Americone Dream" cele...

Stephen Colbert delivers a live monologue following President Biden’s first State of the Union address, where the POTUS touted his covid response, underlined America’s steadfast support for the people of Ukraine, and unveiled his “Unity Agenda” of domestic policies. Meanwhile, smugglers are hiding balls of methamphetamine inside bags of onions, but there’s an easy way to spot the difference. And S...

The world has been gripped by the dramatic images of heroism and heartbreak coming out of Ukraine, where things do not appear to be playing out according to Putin’s plan and a comedian-turned-president has emerged as a national hero. Next, Stephen's back with more monologue to talk about how the world is so united in opposing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine that even famously-neutral Switzerland join...

Getting folks back to the office might not be that easy, as most remote workers report they’d prefer to continue working from home. Elsewhere, Britney Spears fans have a lot to look forward to now that the singer has confirmed her first memoir will be released next year. “Last Week Tonight” host John Oliver helps Stephen Colbert tell some little white lies about these adorable puppies to help them...

The talking heads at Fox News joined our former president in showering Vladimir Putin with praise for his strength and cunning, as the Russian leader launched a violent attack on Ukraine and stunned the world with his twisted justification for war. Julia Ioffe, founding partner and Washington correspondent for Puck News, joins Stephen for a three-part interview to offer her perspective on the late...

World leaders fear Vladimir Putin is isolated and paranoid after two years of extreme measures to dodge covid, and the bizarre anti-gay bill cooked up by Florida’s GOP is poised to have disastrous consequences, and not just for that state’s children. Next, Big Tech is struggling to attract Gen Z to established dating apps like Tinder, so our host offers some ideas for hip new dating apps in this e...

Ukrainians have been quick to push back on the Russian leader’s false claims of cultural ownership of their country, and the 4-time World Cup champion U.S. women’s soccer team won their six year fight to be paid the same as players on the men’s squad. Meanwhile… Stephen’s “Meanwhile” segment for Twosday, 2.22.22, is brought to you by none other than the Number 2! Then, John Turturro returns to the...