The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

GRAMMY-winning singer and songwriter Kacey Musgraves talks about her dear friend and mentor John Prine and what drew her to his music even before she had the opportunity to meet and collaborate with the legendary musician. An expanded version of Kacey’s latest album, titled “Deeper Into The Well,” is streaming now and will be available on vinyl beginning this Friday. After you've listened to her EXTENDED interview on the podcast, watch her performance of "Arm's Length" on The Late Show's YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Gaetz withdrew his nomination for Attorney General after more lurid sex allegations surfaced, none of President-elect Trump’s cabinet picks are popular with the American public, Stephen discovers the wonders of the double holiday cookie. Stephen asks Hakeem Jeffries, the House Democratic Leader, to lay out specific values and policy positions that define his party and differentiate it from Republicans. Jeffries’ new book, “The ABCs of Democracy,” is available now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The House Ethics Committee voted along party lines not to release their report on Trump’s pick for Attorney General, the President-elect announced he will nominate WWE executive Linda McMahon to run the Department of Education, Stephen takes a look at Dr. Oz’s history of medical quackery, and Jaguar released a ridiculous video to announce the luxury carmaker’s rebranding. Acclaimed actor Paul Mescal shared a rather intimate moment with the physical trainer who was hired to help him beef up for his starring role in “Gladiator II,” in theaters this Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President-elect Trump continues to staff his incoming administration with people he admires from TV, this time selecting Dr. Mehmet Oz to oversee Medicare and Medicaid, but where is Stephen Colbert’s job offer? Also we’re learning more racy details about the private life of Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense, and a school superintendent in Oklahoma wants kids to start their day with a Christian prayer for the President-elect. Former President Bill Clinton shares his misgivings about the court’s opinion that the American president has broad immunity to commit official acts that might otherwise be illegal for regular citizens. Mr. Clinton’s book, “Citizen: My Life After the White House,” is available now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elon Musk, RFK Jr. and Speaker Mike Johnson joined President-elect Trump for an in-flight meal of McDonald’s, we’re learning some lurid details from the House Ethics Committee report on Matt Gaetz, the Midwest is losing a treasured roadside attraction, and Stephen learns about some escaped flightless birds in South Carolina. Acclaimed actor Josh Brolin displays great affection for Stephen Colbert as the two discuss the success that has come Brolin’s way in the years since he quit drinking. Brolin’s new memoir, “From Under The Truck,” is available everywhere now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peabody-winning writer, producer and actress Sharon Horgan tells Stephen why she was initially terrified when it was time to start writing scripts for the second season of her hit show, "Bad Sisters." New episodes of "Bad Sisters" are out on Wednesdays on AppleTV+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile... Don't watch so much TikTok on the toilet, a raccoon fell from the ceiling at New York's LaGuardia airport, and haunted hotels are marketing themselves to travelers who like spooky accommodations. And Stephen Colbert checks in on the rest of the world in his international news segment, "What's Going On Over There?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you don't know his favorite sandwich or what he thinks happens when we die, do you really know legendary rapper and entrepreneur Curtis Jackson? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

America’s most prominent vaccine skeptic will soon be responsible for the nation’s health and wellbeing, President-elect Trump’s selection of Matt Gaetz for Attorney General has spooked his Republican congressional colleagues, and Trump’s pick for Director of National Intelligence may be a Russian asset. Oscar-winning actor Billy Bob Thornton tells Stephen about the earliest days of his career in Hollywood and some of the good advice he received from industry vets. Stick around for more with Billy Bob Thornton and watch “Landman,” premiering Sunday on Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump’s staffing choices for his incoming administration are surprising many, especially his pick of Rep. Matt Gaetz for Attorney General. Meanwhile, current President Joe Biden welcomed his rival to The White House for a civil discussion about the coming transfer of power. The accolades continue to pour in for Zoe Saldaña’s performance in the new film “Emilia Pérez,” which gave the actress an opportunity to connect with her roots and perform dialogue entirely in Spanish for the first time in her career. Stick around for more with Zoe Saldaña and watch “Emilia Pérez,” streaming now on Netflix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump is rewarding loyal surrogates with cabinet positions, Rudy Giuliani says he’s too broke to buy food, Americans looking to avoid another Trump term are searching for ways to move abroad, and a contestant on “Wheel of Fortune” went viral after failing to solve the puzzle. Stephen Colbert reveals People’s Sexiest Man Alive 2024 exclusively on “The Late Show.” Congratulations to the very sexy John Krasinski! Grab your copy of People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive issue on newsstands now and stick around for more with John Krasinski! Special thanks to Chris Evans, aka People’s Sexiest Man Alive 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wildfires are ablaze across New York and New Jersey, the first “Wicked” movie merch to arrive is rated X, we’re getting to know Trump’s choice for White House Chief of Staff, and Stephen Colbert has more on the escapees from Monkey Island. Javier Bardem puts the success of Netflix’s “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” in context and says that true crime dramas are popular all over the world. “Monsters” is streaming now on Netflix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stand-up comedian and host of the podcast “You Should Do That On Television,” Mohanad Elshieky makes his Ed Sullivan Theater debut! Find more of Mohanad’s comedy at https://www.mohanadelshieky.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile... The upcoming "Gladiator" film sequel may not be historically accurate, King Tut's underwear will be on display at Egypt's grand new museum, and the latest TikTok trend could get you in trouble at the airport. Next, science-loving late night host Stephen Colbert brings you all the latest science news in his science-filled segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian Mike Birbiglia was part of the group of American comedians who traveled with Stephen Colbert to Vatican City in 2024 for an audience with Pope Francis. Mike Birbiglia’s new one-man show, “The Good Life,” is coming to New York City’s Beacon Theater, find tickets and more information at https://www.birbigs.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Stephen Colbert delivers his first monologue following Donald Trump’s victory over VP Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. Then, fresh off an all-night marathon broadcast with the CBS News Election Night team, Chief Political Analyst John Dickerson joins Stephen to discuss Donald Trump’s shocking victory and the implications for the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Late Show will be back Wednesday night with an all-new episode, but while CBS is airing LIVE Election Night coverage all night long, enjoy this podcast EXCLUSIVE extended cut of last night's John Oliver interview. Stephen and John take a look back at not only the 2024 campaign, but the last 9 years of Trump's grip on the election cycle, and share their love of voting in-person for anyone but the guy who has yet to deny his alleged affinity for upholstered furniture. “Last Week Tonight” airs Sundays on HBO. This interview was taped on Monday, November 4th, 2024 - the night before Election Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A respected Iowa pollster predicts VP Kamala Harris will win big among that state’s female voters, the Harris-Walz campaign promised a fresh start for the country if they win, and the former president had major trouble with a microphone at one of his rallies. And Stephen treks out to a coffee house in Pennsylvania to sit down with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on the final day of the presidential campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best-selling author Ta-Nehisi Coates knew he would face blowback for using words like “segregation” to describe the living conditions he witnessed when doing research in Israel and the West Bank for his latest book. “The Message” is available everywhere now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices