The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Jimmy Kimmel | Abuse Of Powell
Jan 13, 2026
Jimmy Kimmel, the beloved television host and comedian from "Jimmy Kimmel Live," joins for a fun and revealing chat. He shares his favorite sandwich memory from his pizza days and recalls the thrill of seeing Sammy Davis Jr. live. Kimmel humorously discusses his fear of mosquitoes and reflects on life and the afterlife, imagining a positive energy field. He also reveals his favorite smells, shares stories about his dog Todd, and picks a timeless song. Expect a mix of laughs and heartfelt moments!
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Threat To Federal Reserve Independence
- Stephen Colbert warns that pressuring the Federal Reserve undermines independent monetary policy and risks economic stability.
- He highlights the DOJ investigation of Jerome Powell as a dangerous politicization of the Fed's role.
Experts Alarmed By Criminal Probe
- Top economic experts and every living former Fed chair condemned the move as typical of weak institutions with harmful inflationary consequences.
- Colbert uses satire to stress how unusual and alarming criminal threats against Powell are.
Renovation Charges Ridiculed
- Colbert mocks the alleged crime: that Powell lied about the Fed building renovation scope.
- He ridicules the accusation as trivial compared to attacking monetary independence.