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Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times reporter and creator of The 1619 Project, Nikole Hannah-Jones, explains what the project is all about and gives Stephen her take on why 14 states have banned or attempted to ban teaching it in schools. Her new book, “The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story,” 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

31 Loka 20229min

Meanwhile… Fans of the McRib sandwich have less than a month to get their fix before it disappears again, the season finale of “Doctor Who” delivered a shocker by bringing back a fan-favorite actor, it turns out people prefer not to spend hours and hours commuting to the office, and Stephen Colbert shares a very special song about a king cobra that escaped a zoo in Sweden. 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

30 Loka 202213min

Stephen Colbert’s full extended interview with “The Rise of the Dragon” author George R.R. Martin includes fascinating insights about his process for writing complicated interwoven characters and histories, about the science fiction and mystery stories that inspired him as a young man, and about how climate change and the threat of nuclear war have dimmed his optimism about our future. “Game of Thrones” fans should stay tuned 'til the end for an update on Martin’s progress in finishing the book everyone is waiting for, “The Winds of Winter.” 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

29 Loka 202217min

After much thought and soul searching, Stephen Colbert finally banned Kanye West from The Late Show and canceled all of their planned collaborations. In other news, President Biden hit 118 mph drag racing a Corvette on “Jay Leno’s Garage.” Actor and director Kerry Washington tells Stephen why she’s been touring the country to encourage voters to make their voices heard in this year’s midterm elections. Stick around for another segment with Kerry Washington and check out her new series, “The School for Good and Evil,” 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

28 Loka 202221min

Dr. Oz took a pecuilar stance on abortion right during his debate against John Fetterman in Pennsylvania last night, and another woman has shared her story of a secret relationship with Herschel Walker. And one of our favorite guests, Aubrey Plaza, returns for a podcast exclusive extended interview to talk about her role in Season 2 of “The White Lotus,” which premieres this Sunday on HBO. 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

27 Loka 202226min

Former President Barack Obama dropped a video to encourage young people to vote, the U.K.’s new prime minister is the wealthiest person ever to hold that office, and Adidas finally did the right thing and ended their partnership with Kanye West. And acclaimed actor Eddie Redmayne stops by to chat about his role in the new film, “The Good Nurse,” and the many reasons why he is not cut out for medical work. Stick around for more with Eddie and check out the film, 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

26 Loka 202226min

Stephen learns the name of the U.K.’s new Prime Minister, looks at the latest lies from Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker, and shares video of Sen. Ted Cruz getting a rowdy New York welcome at Yankee Stadium. And Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg returns to The Late Show for a two-part interview with Stephen Colbert that begins with a discussion about why he’s so excited to deliver big checks to America’s towns and cities as they use federal funds to fix their roads, bridges and more. 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

25 Loka 202228min

Every night before the show, our host takes a few questions from the audience. In this never-before-heard podcast exclusive, Stephen offers extensive advice on heartbreak, loss, artichoke relish, and fairytales. 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

24 Loka 202218min