The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Amber Ruffin
May 5, 2025
Amber Ruffin shares her experience of being uninvited from the White House Correspondents' Dinner, shedding light on the complexities of political humor in today's climate. She reflects on the impact of cancellations on comedians, balancing disappointment with a sense of relief. A memorable improv performance in a Dutch clothing store window brings both laughter and challenges. The conversation also touches on her new show, blending comedy with current events, and her upcoming musical project about Bigfoot and a corrupt mayor.
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Disinvited from WH Correspondents Dinner
- Amber Ruffin was disinvited from hosting the 2025 White House Correspondents Dinner four weeks before the event.
- She reflected that her critical jokes about both sides of politics might have led to the disinvitation.
Politics Manipulate Hate vs. Love
- Saying that "this administration is trying to get you to hate other people" reveals how political strategy can manipulate societal emotions.
- Amber feels glad to have been canceled for making this point, as it was a necessary truth.
Performing Improv as a Mannequin
- Amber Ruffin once performed an improv show dressed as a mannequin in store windows across Holland.
- It was her worst show ever, despite being paid for the peculiar gig.