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Although Putin appears to have ordered his troops to enter Ukraine, the Russian ambassador to the U.S. told “Face the Nation” host Margaret Brennan that the world owes his country a “thank you.” Next, U.K. metaverse marketplace Terra Virtua has designed a special NFT of Stephen Colbert holding his AFT (an “Actual F****** Thing”) that explains NFTs. And Joseph Gordon-Levitt stops by to tell Stephen...

Listen to when Stephen Colbert gave Conan O'Brien the most intimate interview of his career before the age of social distancing, when these two legendary talk show hosts could talk face-to-face from centimeters away inside a cardboard box.

Stephen launches a new segment focused on the wild world of cryptocurrencies and NFTs, and takes a look how Ottawa locals feel about the Freedom Convoy. Meanwhile… Stephen’s personal friend Patrick Wilson has some explaining to do after telling an interviewer that he’s prone to licking dog poop off his hands when out for a walk with his pooch. And “Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan catch...

In sporting news, Stephen reacts to the image of a Russian Olympian who offered the United States a two gun salute during his victory celebration. Then, how are we supposed to discuss Black history if states keep making laws banning topics that make some white people uncomfortable? And Daniel Craig returns to The Late Show to talk about his upcoming role in “Macbeth” on Broadway, and tells Stephen...

Social media users are playing a key role in geopolitical contests the world over, from publicizing Russian troop movements on the Ukraine border to picking winners at the Oscars next month in Los Angeles. And John Oliver makes his triumphant return to the Ed Sullivan Theater for a three-part interview that kicks off with the “Last Week Tonight” host telling Stephen how much he adores blowing stuf...

A day after the LA Rams prevailed in the Super Bowl, America woke up to news that Putin may invade Ukraine at any moment, and a bird flu outbreak could impact the poultry industry. Luckily, we can still enjoy a chuckle over Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s soup gaffe. Next, parents face a lot of questions when bringing a baby into this world. Stephen takes a look at those who ask: “what branded conte...

Friend and special guest host Amy Sedaris helmed the desk for one night only in 2019 and got Stephen Colbert to reveal one of the proudest moments of his career.

If you don't know what her favorite sandwich is, or how she feels about oranges, do you really know Tiffany Haddish? Stephen Colbert digs deep with America's sweetheart Tiffany Haddish in this Super Bowl edition of The Colbert Questionert from 2021.

Get in here kiddo, it's time for a little rap session with Dad and Papa Joe. Listen to Stephen and then-Vice President Joe Biden sit down for a family meeting back in 2016.

Can Stephen Colbert penetrate the mind and soul of John Oliver and find out his true character? He can in this edition of The Colbert Questionert!

In this Colbert Classic from 2019, Trevor Noah takes the wheel (and our host's desk) to ask Stephen about the most important elements of a late night show in the era of Trump, one of which is pizza.

Lend your ears to Stephen Colbert's deep psychological probe into the mind of his dear friend Jon Stewart, when he administered The Colbert Questionert to the "The Problem with Jon Stewart" host this past fall. What's the ideal bread-to-ingredient ratio in Jon's perfect sandwich? Tune in to find out! The Late Show Pod Show will be dropping more of your favorite Colbert Classics with stars like Jon...

We don’t know what song Rudy Giuliani sang in his controversial appearance on “The Masked Singer,” but we have a hunch why some protestors at the “Freedom Convoy” in Ottawa are waving a flag that has nothing to do with Canada. Stephen welcomes his sweetheart Evie McGee Colbert for this special Valentine’s Day edition of The Late Show’s First Drafts. Then, the amazing Dua Lipa returns to The Late S...

It's Groundhog Day, but rodents predicting the weather aren't as accurate as the holiday cracks them up to be... and the NFL is reeling from new revelations of racism and unethical behavior detailed in a lawsuit by former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores. Meanwhile, Domino’s is encouraging customers to be their own delivery drivers, but if you drive a Tesla you might want to check the brakes...

Stephen kicks off Black History Month with a look at some disturbing new state laws which limit what can be taught about racism in schools. Then, Stephen breaks down the latest news about the standoff between Russia and the U.S. over Ukraine, and the curious sense of calm that’s evident on the streets in that country. CNN Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward joins Stephen live from Zapo...

Stephen recaps the weekend’s big football news, including the retirement rumors swirling around Tom Brady, and looks at some self-incriminating comments made by the former president at a rally in Texas. Meanwhile… Stephen looks at a dubious plan to use a virus to splice blockchain code with the DNA of a live rodent. What could go wrong? Then, EGOT winner and moderator of “The View,” Whoopi Goldber...

While the Northeast braces for a wild winter storm, residents of Florida are being warned about frozen lizards falling from the trees. In election news, daytime TV host Dr. Oz is struggling to connect with GOP power brokers as he preps for a senate run in Pennsylvania. Meanwhile… You might want to think twice before you treat your special someone to Valentine’s Day dinner at White Castle this year...

Fox News is way off the mark with their “credible” speculation that VP Harris will be President Biden’s nominee for the Supreme Court, and Stephen has a song for Senator Ron Johnson who thinks society has no duty to take care of children. Next up, a Gaetz-Gaete Up-Gaete: Friends flip on Matt Gaetz over drug-fueled sex parties. Then, the only at-home covid test guaranteed to be available right now...

Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is retiring, Russia is poised to invade Ukraine, and Boris Johnson can't have his cake and eat it at a non-socially-distanced "work event," too. Next, fashion expert and Late Show writer Eliana Kwartler goes over the latest textile trends with Stephen and dishes on which retro styles are making a comeback. And Stephen welcomes movie star Adrien Brody to talk ab...

President Biden’s hot mic moment revealed a man who has had enough of that reporter’s shenanigans, and there’s something strange about the way Tucker Carlson is promoting Russia’s side of the story when covering the crisis in Ukraine. Meanwhile… Stephen launches his newest Meanwhile sub-segment, “Queenwhile,” with a look at the remarkable story of a female monarch in Japan. Next, the host of MSNBC...

Russia’s buildup of troops on the Ukraine border has NATO countries scrambling their fighter planes and President Biden considering the use of ground troops. Next up, Stephen answers kids' questions! If you have a kid who has a question for Stephen, post it to social media using the tag #ColbertKidQuestions and you may see your kid on a future episode of The Late Show! And Kristen Stewart returns...

Stephen previews an exclusive new dining experience coming to New York City, and speculates as to which powerful men are on the list of eight “John Does” who could soon be exposed for alleged crimes committed with Jeffrey Epstein. Meanwhile… Stephen reacts to news that scientists have named a newly-discovered species of frag after climate activist Greta Thunberg. Next, Stephen kicks off his three...

President Biden is taking heat for his loose talk about Putin and Ukraine at yesterday’s marathon press conference, while Mitch McConnell’s slip of the tongue about African American voters revealed more than the Senator likely intended. Also, the folks who make M&Ms unveiled updated looks for their candy-coated mascots, intended to represent a more dynamic and progressive world. Next, music le...

Experts believe the U.S. may soon be past the worst of the Omicron wave, and the Attorney General in New York has begun showing her cards in the years-long investigation of allegations of fraud at the former president’s family businesses. Next up, Stephen Colbert takes a look at how the world’s wealthiest people are spending their billions during the pandemic. And our dear friend Christine Baransk...

American treasure Stevie Wonder urged senators to protect voting rights in a video released yesterday, and a newscaster in Guadalajara sounded off against anti-vaxxers in a fiery rant on live TV. In tonight's Pod Show exclusive, Stephen vents to Jon about covid anxieties and contagious pumas. Meanwhile… Stephen helps the ubiquitous earworm “Baby Shark” song celebrate a milestone, and helps our hea...