The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Amanda Seyfried | Wrong! Said Fed
Jan 14, 2026
Amanda Seyfried, an award-winning actress known for her roles in Mamma Mia! and The Dropout, chats with Stephen Colbert about her latest film, The Testament of Ann Lee. They explore the quirky events happening in Seyfried’s hometown of Allentown, share amusing anecdotes about family film nights, and discuss her experiences at the Golden Globes. Amanda also delves into the history of Ann Lee, the founder of the Shaker movement, and teases exciting musical performances planned with Yo-Yo Ma.
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Fed Independence Under Political Threat
- Stephen Colbert frames the prosecution of Fed Chair Jerome Powell as a politicized threat to Federal Reserve independence and market stability.
- He highlights media criticism calling it "lawfare for dummies" and warns political pressure can spook bond markets.
Prosecutors Resign Over Minnesota Controversy
- Colbert details federal overreach in Minnesota after an ICE agent shot Renee Good and reports of DOJ pressure to investigate her widow.
- He notes multiple resignations by federal prosecutors in protest of the Justice Department's handling.
AI Confuses Animal Manhunt
- Stephen Colbert covers the 'monkey-mergency' in St. Louis, noting AI-generated fakes complicate the animal search.
- He jokes about AI helping monkeys evade capture and about viral fabricated images interfering with authorities.