The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

Bette Middler | America's Neck Top Model

Oct 15, 2025
Bette Midler, the legendary singer and actress known for her roles in 'Hocus Pocus' and 'The First Wives Club,' joins to share her heartfelt admiration for Stephen Colbert. She performs a touching tribute song, highlighting both his integrity and humor. Bette also reminisces about memorable on-set moments with Lily Tomlin and her experience milking a cow for a film. Plus, she discusses her nonprofit, the New York Restoration Project, dedicated to revitalizing green spaces in NYC while teasing her upcoming Hulaween event!
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INSIGHT

Cover Controversy Reveals Political Optics

  • Stephen Colbert frames Trump's Time cover complaint as petty amid a supposed major diplomatic win.
  • The segment highlights media optics and satire as ways to question political self-promotion.
INSIGHT

Shutdown Shows Political Accountability Gap

  • Colbert emphasizes the absurdity of a prolonged government shutdown despite GOP control.
  • He connects political blame with concrete impacts like agency firings to show consequences.
ANECDOTE

CDC Layoffs Hit Disease Response Teams

  • Colbert reports RFK Jr. dismissed more than 1,000 CDC scientists and public health staff late Friday.
  • He uses dark humor to underline how drastic personnel changes can cripple public health work.
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