The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert 'So You Think You Ameri-Can' | Felipe Torres Medina
Nov 8, 2025
Late Show writer Felipe Torres Medina takes on a quirky American citizenship quiz. He humorously tackles questions about the Constitution, iconic figures, and pop culture. Stephen Colbert pokes fun at the changing citizenship test and celebrates Felipe's journey to becoming a new citizen. In a playful twist, Felipe receives a humorous patriotic T-shirt as a symbol of his achievement. The discussion combines wit and insight into the immigrant experience, making for an entertaining celebration of American culture.
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Comedy Through Sponsor Read
- Stephen Colbert delivers a long, playful sponsor read for Wonderful Pistachios filled with jokes and flavor references.
- The bit blends product details (six grams protein, flavors) with absurd comedic riffs to entertain listeners.
Citizenship Test Harder And More Extensive
- The U.S. citizenship test was recently made harder, expanding from 6/10 from 100 questions to 12/20 from 128 questions.
- Colbert frames the change as unnecessarily punitive and satirically argues it demands more than rote memorization.
New Citizen’s Journey To Citizenship
- Felipe Torres Medina describes becoming a U.S. citizen after taking the updated naturalization test and writing about his journey in America Let Me In.
- Stephen Colbert celebrates Felipe's new citizenship with a comedic mock game show and prize to prove he's American.
