Steve Buscemi joins Stephen Colbert to discuss his new film 'The Listener,' which follows a woman offering advice over the phone. They also touch on Americans believing in solving political divisions through violence, the world's oldest man passing away, and a man's wild encounter with a runaway saw blade.
Americans believe violence can solve political divisions, therapy can set boundaries with social energy drainers.
Air travel safety concerns lead to humorous alternative transportation suggestions like hot air balloons.
Deep dives
Podcast Sponsorship and Social Battery
The podcast discusses sponsorship by BetterHelp and raises the question of social energy levels. Reactions and challenges with engaging social situations, such as sound engineers being perceived as draining, are explored. Therapy is highlighted as a tool to identify and set boundaries with individuals who deplete one's social battery.
Trump's Legal Challenges and Political Tensions
The episode focuses on legal challenges faced by Donald Trump, particularly in the hush money case. It highlights upcoming criminal trials and potential testimonies related to the case. Furthermore, the podcast delves into the increasing political tensions in the US and a survey indicating a fraction of Americans considering violence as a solution to national divisions.
Air Travel Safety and Alternative Modes
Discussions in the podcast cover recent incidents highlighting safety concerns in air travel, such as missing bolts and emergency landings. The episode humorously suggests switching to alternative transportation methods like hot air balloons for a supposedly safer option. Additionally, a fictional sponsor, Whitlock's hot air balloon travel service, is humorously introduced as a lighthearted alternative to traditional air travel.
An alarming number of Americans believe violence can solve our political divisions, the oldest man in the world has passed away, and a man in Oregon has a near miss with a giant runaway saw blade. Steve Buscemi joins Stephen Colbert in a hot air balloon ride, and then talks about his experience doing research for the new film he directed called “The Listener,” which tells the story of a woman who provides support and advice to people over the phone. Watch “The Listener” now in theaters and video on demand.