The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

Anderson Cooper & Andy Cohen | Gettin' Wiles

Dec 17, 2025
Andy Cohen, the engaging television host known for his lively banter on *Watch What Happens Live*, teams up with CNN's acclaimed journalist Anderson Cooper for a lighthearted chat. They share hilarious anecdotes from their annual New Year's Eve broadcasts, including how Anderson hilariously mismanages his drink. The duo recounts a memorable trip to Disney World and their weekly coloring club with Amy Sedaris. Anderson also shares the amusing Christmas lists from his kids, showcasing their quirky holiday wishes. It's a fun-filled conversation about friendship and festive chaos!
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INSIGHT

Wiles' Candid Vanity Fair Revelations

  • Susie Wiles gave unusually candid interviews revealing internal Trump administration behavior and attitudes.
  • Stephen Colbert highlights how those revelations make chaotic governance feel inevitable and surreal.
ANECDOTE

Wiles On Trump And Epstein's Plane

  • Stephen Colbert recounts Wiles admitting Trump appeared on Jeffrey Epstein's flight manifest and downplaying it.
  • Colbert riffs that Wiles described the group as "young, single, playboys" partying with teenage girls, underscoring denial and absurdity.
INSIGHT

Photos Amplify The Administration's Oddness

  • Vanity Fair published photos and details that painted surreal portraits of Trump administration figures.
  • Colbert uses the images to satirize and emphasize how bizarre the administration's public presentation has become.
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