The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Stellan Skarsgård | ICE Rage
Jan 16, 2026
Stellan Skarsgård, a veteran Swedish actor known for his roles in iconic films like Good Will Hunting and Dune, shares insights into his Golden Globe-winning performance in Sentimental Value. He humorously recounts his family's reactions to his award and how their honesty about his acting left an impression. The conversation takes a lighthearted turn with jokes about an onstage prop and Scandinavian licorice. Stellan also touches on the joys and challenges of involving his kids in film projects, all while engaging in playful banter with Stephen.
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ICE Hiring Glitch Created Training Gaps
- Stephen Colbert explains ICE rushed hiring and training gaps during a push for 10,000 agents.
- The screening AI misrouted applicants to shorter training, creating many potentially untrained officers.
AI Screening Misclassified Applicants
- Colbert describes the screening AI sending applicants with "officer" on resumes to shorter training tracks.
- This included unrelated roles like compliance officers and people merely aspiring to be ICE officers.
Diplomacy Fell Flat Over Greenland Talk
- Colbert reports Denmark and Greenland officials met Trump aides to dissuade him from targeting Greenland.
- The meeting failed to shift the president's stance and struck a surreal diplomatic tone.