The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Sydney Sweeney | Flyers' Remorse
Nov 7, 2025
Sydney Sweeney, known for her captivating roles in Euphoria and The White Lotus, dives into her journey from Idaho to Hollywood. She shares how she convinced her family to support her acting dreams with a five-year business plan. Sydney reveals her thrill-seeking side through a skydiving adventure and discusses her rigorous training in kickboxing and grappling to portray boxing champion Christy Martin in the upcoming film. She also honors Martin's legacy, reflecting on the impact of her character's journey in the boxing world.
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Shutdown Disrupts Air Travel Nationwide
- Stephen Colbert highlights the real-world impact of the government shutdown on air travel and air traffic controllers.
- The shutdown's practical consequences include cancelled flights and multi-hour TSA waits affecting travelers nationwide.
FIFA's Peace Prize Raises Skepticism
- FIFA announced a new peace prize timed with the World Cup draw, prompting skepticism about motives.
- Stephen Colbert frames the prize as seemingly created to produce a media moment rather than sincere peacemaking.
Numbers Don't Add Up In Weight Loss Claim
- Colbert critiques a White House event where officials publicly disclosed medication use and exaggerated weight-loss claims.
- He exposes absurd arithmetic behind the administration's 135 billion pounds claim to show it's not credible.