The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Liam Neeson (Extended) | Carbon Omissions
Jul 31, 2025
The discussion kicks off with the EPA's plans to loosen greenhouse gas limits and dives into America's surprising fertility rate decline. Liam Neeson shares hilarious insights about shooting a film with Pamela Anderson that featured an intimacy coordinator. The laughter continues with a light-hearted take on Sean Connery's golf project and a wild boating story in Berlin. Nostalgic conversations about childhood ice treats add a fun twist, all while gearing up for the big movie release this Friday!
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EPA Removing Emission Limits
- The EPA plans to remove limits on greenhouse gas emissions, ignoring climate change risks.
- This will halt regulations lowering pollution from cars and trucks despite scientific warnings.
US Fertility Rates Decline
- U.S. fertility rates hit an all-time low in 2024 according to CDC data.
- Economic concerns and delayed marriage are major factors behind declining birth rates.
American Eagle Ad Controversy
- A commercial for American Eagle starring Sidney Sweeney sparked controversy over perceived racist and eugenics messaging.
- Some view the genetics and denim wordplay as problematic, while others consider it an overreaction.