The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Tom Hiddleston | Obey
Jan 9, 2026
Tom Hiddleston, acclaimed for his roles in The Night Manager and The Avengers, discusses the much-anticipated season two of The Night Manager. He reflects on the moral fortitude of his character, Jonathan Pine, and shares advice from author John le Carré. Tom also opens up about the physical toll of returning to action scenes after a decade and offers insight into filming in Colombia. Their lighthearted banter touches on languages and his role as an executive producer, making for an engaging conversation.
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Government Narrative Can Obscure Accountability
- Stephen Colbert frames Renee Nicole Good's killing as a predictable tragedy that reveals systemic problems in enforcement.
- He warns that political spin and blocked evidence let authorities control the narrative and erode accountability.
Pattern Over Anomaly Signals A Crisis
- Colbert places the ICE shootings in pattern context by noting this was the ninth ICE shooting since September.
- He argues repeated incidents shift the problem from anomaly to trend, raising national alarm about unaccountable force.
Act Peacefully To Oppose Unaccountable Force
- Colbert urges listeners to act peacefully and nonviolently to oppose unchecked government force.
- He tells citizens to contact leaders to express they don't want unaccountable armed agents in their communities.
