The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Gov. Josh Shapiro (Extended) | Liar And ICE
Jan 27, 2026
Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania governor and former attorney general, discusses state defenses against federal overreach and protecting civil liberties. He criticizes masked federal deployments and explains legal and political tools states can use. Lighter moments include Groundhog Day lore and a high-school love-letter story.
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Video Contradicts Federal Account
- Video evidence suggests Alex Preddy was disarmed and shot while restrained by federal agents.
- Stephen Colbert frames the killing as an execution that contradicts official claims and damages public trust.
Administration's Framing Faces Widespread Pushback
- The federal narrative labeled victims as perpetrators and resisted accountability.
- Preddy's family and multiple news outlets contradicted the administration's framing and demanded truth.
Insist On Independent Probes
- Demand an independent investigation rather than letting implicated agencies lead probes.
- Josh Shapiro notes the FBI will also lead the probe and emphasizes public pressure for oversight.