Oprah's Super Soul Super Soul Special: Oprah at the Apollo, Part 2: Stephen Colbert, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Yara Shahidi, Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson
Nov 19, 2025
Join Stephen Colbert as he shares insights about his nightly show's focus on love and the role faith plays in his life. Lin-Manuel Miranda opens up about fatherhood, the emotional depth behind Hamilton, and his dedication to helping Puerto Rico recover. Yara Shahidi discusses the power of youth political engagement and her initiative encouraging first-time voters. Together, they explore the intersection of creativity, responsibility, and activism, all while sharing warmth and laughter at the iconic Apollo Theater.
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Access Accelerates Gen Z Political Action
- Yara Shahidi says Gen Z benefits from unprecedented access to information which accelerates political awareness.
- She argues that access forces younger people to act faster on policies that affect their future.
Set A Clear Intention For Your Work
- Stephen Colbert sets a nightly intention for his show to be about love and community.
- He recommends curating content that reflects shared feelings to build connection with the audience.
Process Enables Fast, Trustworthy Response
- Colbert credits rigorous daily-show processes for preparing his team to handle rapid news shifts.
- He says that rehearsal and tight roles made them ready for a president who changed news every 15 minutes.
