The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

Emmy-winning documentarian and author Henry Louis Gates, Jr. recalls his years at Yale University and the ideological bullies who tried to tell him how to be Black. With his new book “The Black Box” Gates aims to vanquish those bullies and help young Black people avoid the anxiety and angst that his generation suffered. “The Black Box” is available everywhere 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

Meanwhile… Gwyneth Paltrow confessed to an obsession with Spanx, Costco is selling the latest weight loss drugs, the odds on a coin toss aren’t exactly 50/50, the blue milk from the “Star Wars” films is about to hit store shelves, we might know why your eyes hurt after watching the eclipse, New Jersey beaches are littered with some strange discarded items, and the Planters Nutmobile is seeking skilled drivers for a cross-country tour. 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

Actor Wilmer Valderrama stops by to celebrate the 1,000th episode of “NCIS,” which airs Monday night on CBS, and to tell Stephen about the work that goes into keeping the series fresh after 21 seasons. His memoir, “An American Story: Everyone’s Invited,” is due out in September. 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

When standup comedian Demetri Martin recently returned to New York City after a long absence, it became clear to him why everyone is always rushing around. Demetri’s latest comedy special, “Demetri Deconstructed,” is streaming now on Netflix. 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

Arizona’s State Supreme Court will enforce an anti-abortion law that predates the founding of the state, while the presumptive GOP nominee for president can’t decide where he stands on the issue. In sports news, for the first time ever, the NCAA Women’s basketball final was watched by more people than the men’s final. CNN Chief Global Anchor Christiane Amanpour lends an international perspective to the news that Arizona is banning all abortions, at a time when countries like France are moving in the other direction and codifying women’s reproductive rights into law. Watch “The Amanpour Hour” every Saturday on CNN. 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

Donald Trump’s hush money trial will stay in New York despite his efforts to change the venue, his social media company’s value has plummeted, and Japan is urging the world to rein in generative artificial intelligence. GRAMMY Award-winning musician and Texas native Maren Morris tells Stephen about gigging at chili cook-offs and amateur wrestling matches when she was a teenager, and how much she misses Tex-Mex food now that she has put down roots in Nashville. Check out her new book, “Addie Ant Goes on an Adventure,” available everywhere 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

Pets, zoo animals, political candidates and cable news anchors all exhibited odd behavior related to the solar eclipse, Stephen shares the details of his earthquake experience, an Italian volcano is blowing smoke rings, and the former president claims he raised $50 million in one night. Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez explains her use of the word “genocide” in a speech criticizing U.S. support for Israel’s military actions, and describes speaking to President Biden about the urgent need to increase the amount of humanitarian aid reaching Gaza. 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

In the latest edition of "That's Yeet. Dabbing on Fleek, Fam!" Late Show writer and board-certified young person Eliana Kwartler tells Stephen why reading books is the hottest new trend among the youths. Next, acclaimed actor Tim Blake Nelson ("Holes," "O Brother, Where Art Thou?," and "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs") shares a thoughtful take on the difference between a movie star like Brad Pitt and a successful character actor like himself. Hear Tim and Stephen parse out the advantages of the novel as a mode of storytelling in this podcast exclusive extended interview, and find Tim’s new novel, “City of Blows,” out now in paperback. 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

Actress Sonequa Martin-Green talks about her family, 'Star Trek: Discovery' evolution, NASCAR crash, broccoli makeup trend, cocaine in avocados, and an overweight alligator put on a diet.

Hannah Waddingham, star of 'The Fall Guy' and 'Ted Lasso', shares her stunt scars, fearless attitude post 'Game Of Thrones', and upcoming movie. The podcast explores social battery drain, boundary setting, audition experiences, interactions with Stephen Sondheim, and behind-the-scenes stories from movie and Game of Thrones sets.