The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

Florida Congressman Maxwell Frost tells Stephen why Governor Ron DeSantis is acting more extreme than ever, and why unlawful ICE detentions are tearing apart families in his state. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The president tried to halt observances of the Juneteenth holiday but Americans celebrated anyway, the FDA is scrapping guidelines on daily alcohol limits, we’re in for a very hot weekend across the country, and a special nuke-proof plane was spotted landing in Washington, D.C. as Trump contemplates bombing Iran. Legendary singer and songwriter Paul Simon sits for an extended, wide-ranging interview with Stephen Colbert that touches on the meaning behind the lyrics on his latest album, ‘Seven Psalms,’ and stories from his over 50-year career in music. Head to The Late Show's YouTube channel to watch Paul's performance! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is focused on redecorating the White House while the world waits to know if he will bomb Iran, Israel’s prime minister freaked out the president with a blood-soaked gift, and the MAGA world is being torn in half by a fight between war hawks like Ted Cruz and isolationists like Tucker Carlson. Should Americans have to put up with gangs of unaccountable ICE thugs roaming our streets doing whatever they want? And should Defense Secretary Hegseth be forced to answer whether he’s given the military orders to fire on American civilians? And “M3GAN 2.0” star Allison Williams treats Stephen to a peek inside her bizarre thought process as a young woman staring out her bedroom window at night. “M3GAN 2.0” hits theaters on June 27th. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump appears ready to officially enter the Israel-Iran war, you can tell the Pentagon is on a war footing because of all the pizza they ordered, Stephen shares a decade-old photo of his writers room on the day Donald Trump came down the golden escalator, and fans of the president’s merch have a raft of new collectables to spend their cash on. Acclaimed stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze has been tapped to host the Emmy Awards this year, Sunday, Sept. 14 on CBS, so he now faces a challenge that Stephen Colbert knows all too well: making an awards show fun to watch. “Big Dumb Eyes: Stories From A Simpler Mind” is available now.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump’s birthday parade featured low turnout and squeaky tanks, the champagne was flowing over at Fox News, and over five million Americans hit the streets to protest against the president’s despotic behavior. Emmy-winner Mariska Hargitay took advantage of her downtime during the pandemic and emerged with a film that is a thrilling portrait of her mother Jayne Mansfield, one of the most acclaimed actors and sex symbols of her time. “My Mom Jayne” comes out June 27th on HBO and Max.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Writer and director Eva Victor nerds out with Stephen Colbert over their Chicago improv comedy roots, then tells our host how they came to write, direct and star in the critically-acclaimed film, "Sorry, Baby." Watch the film in select theaters June 27th and opening everywhere July 25th. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meanwhile... America's sweetheart Kristin Chenoweth gave new meaning to the term "fur baby," a hungry elephant gently broke into a grocery store for a snack, and Stephen marvels at the discovery of a 200-year-old condom. And science-lover Stephen Colbert brings you the latest science news in his long-running science-focused segment. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Stephen and Evie Colbert as they hilariously hunt for the perfect Father's Day card. Listen in on their chaotic and heartfelt musings about fatherhood, filled with personal anecdotes and witty 'first drafts' of card messages. The duo shares light-hearted stories about life skills, music, and trivia that define father-child relationships. Expect a mix of humor and nostalgia that captures the essence of parenting, all wrapped up in a playful tribute to dads everywhere.

John C. Reilly, acclaimed for his roles in Chicago and Step Brothers, chats about his new character, Mr. Romantic, and his album, What’s Not to Love. He shares insights into the lengthy journey of collecting love songs for this project. The conversation also touches on the emotional power of music and the vivid memories associated with classic romantic tracks. Reilly reflects on the unique connection between performance and audience, revealing his passion for bringing joy and empathy through his art.

Colman Domingo, an Emmy Award-winning actor celebrated for roles in Euphoria and Rustin, joins to discuss his artistic journey. He shares insights about directing and starring in the Netflix series The Four Seasons. The conversation dives into his new play about Nat King Cole and the emotional struggles of creativity. Domingo also reflects on love, youth, and the importance of integrity in storytelling while exploring how childhood films shaped his career. Expect humor and heartfelt moments from this engaging discussion!