The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Jodie Foster | New Countries For Old Man
Jan 7, 2026
Jodie Foster, an Oscar-winning actress and director, shares fascinating stories from her illustrious career. She reminisces about promoting Taxi Driver at Cannes and covering for a nervous Robert De Niro. Jodie dives into her new film, A Private Life, discussing how her character investigates a patient's death while reflecting on her own life. She contrasts filming in French versus English, highlighting the emotional nuances and unique experiences of working with French crews. Her anecdotes make for an engaging conversation!
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
January 6 As Political Branding Failure
- Stephen Colbert frames January 6 as both a dark national stain and a political embarrassment for Donald Trump.
- Colbert highlights Trump's attempt to rebrand the day and the dissonance between rhetoric and reality.
Territorial Aggression As Theatrical Rhetoric
- Colbert treats Trump's invasion of Venezuela and territorial ambitions as performative and confusing to the public.
- He contrasts Trump's confident rhetoric with low public support and ridicule.
Greenland As A Symbol Of Impulse
- Colbert uses Greenland discussions to illustrate Trump's impulsive foreign-policy whims.
- He likens Trump's approach to childish desire rather than sober diplomacy.
