The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Jane Fonda | Ice Land
Jan 22, 2026
Academy Award-winning actress and political activist Jane Fonda joins the conversation, discussing her relaunch of the Committee for the First Amendment. She shares her experiences with oppression in the Soviet Union, highlighting the impact of censorship on creativity. Fonda emphasizes the importance of defending civic freedoms and outlines actionable steps for collective activism. Their discussion touches on current global political concerns and the potential authoritarian threat in America, bringing urgency to the fight for First Amendment rights.
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Confused Rhetoric Undermines Credibility
- Stephen Colbert highlights Trump's repeated confusion between Greenland and Iceland as evidence of incoherent foreign policy rhetoric.
- This mix-up illustrates how Trump's public remarks can undermine U.S. credibility abroad.
Authoritarian Language Normalizes Danger
- Colbert connects Trump's talk of force and dictators with real danger to democratic norms.
- Public joking about needing a dictator reveals a normalization of authoritarian language.
Multiple Sources Fuel Global Instability
- Colbert contrasts Putin's aggression with Trump's similar behaviors to show global instability from multiple fronts.
- He uses satire about Greenland and Canada to highlight escalating geopolitical absurdity.
