Pod Save America Offline: Stephen Colbert on Finding Laughter in the Darkness
Nov 21, 2021
Stephen Colbert discusses his eight-hour-a-day screen habit and advocates for a Twitter-free lifestyle. He reveals the challenges of producing The Late Show during the pandemic and expresses relief at the return of a live audience. The conversation dives into the darker moments of American democracy experienced behind the scenes. Colbert also shares his views on cancel culture and emphasizes the importance of empathy in comedy, proving that laughter can indeed be found in the darkest times.
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Phone Habits
- Jon Favreau realized he was needlessly on his phone while waiting for his booster shot.
- He observed everyone else was also on their phones.