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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

9 Huhti 202432min

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

8 Huhti 202421min

Meanwhile… A NASCAR race took an ugly turn after a crash, broccoli crowns are the new trending makeup tool, authorities found a massive shipment of cocaine hiding inside avocados, and an overweight alligator in Florida has been put on a diet. And Sonequa Martin-Green shares stories about her husband and two beautiful children and tells Stephen that her other family, the cast and crew of “Star Trek: Discovery,” have evolved together in beautiful ways over the show’s five seasons. The fifth and final season of “Star Trek: Discovery” premieres this Thursday on Paramount+. 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

7 Huhti 202415min

“The Fall Guy” and "Ted Lasso" star Hannah Waddingham shows off the scars she gained by doing stunts for her new film, and tells Stephen she doesn’t fear anything after acting out real torture scenes in “Game Of Thrones.” Check out “The Fall Guy” when it opens in theaters May 3rd. 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

6 Huhti 202412min

An alarming number of Americans believe violence can solve our political divisions, the oldest man in the world has passed away, and a man in Oregon has a near miss with a giant runaway saw blade. Steve Buscemi joins Stephen Colbert in a hot air balloon ride, and then talks about his experience doing research for the new film he directed called “The Listener,” which tells the story of a woman who provides support and advice to people over the phone. Watch “The Listener” now in theaters and video on demand. 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

5 Huhti 202431min

There are some new names on Forbes’s list of the world’s billionaires, the former president spewed racist lies about migrants at a rally in Michigan, and a wide variety of brands are cashing in on the excitement around next week’s total solar eclipse. Stephen Colbert comments on the IDF airstrike that killed 7 volunteers from World Central Kitchen in Gaza, and quotes the organization’s founder Chef José Andrés who said plainly, “food is not a weapon of war.” If you would like to support World Central Kitchen in their nonpartisan mission to feed hungry people around the world, consider making a donation at https://wck.org. Beloved actor Gillian Anderson, who plays former BBC journalist Emily Maitlis in the new film “Scoop,” is terribly embarrassed by how she acted when meeting Maitlis for the first time. “Scoop” premieres this Friday 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

4 Huhti 202431min

A subprime auto loan magnate helped Donald Trump post a $175M bond in New York, Truth Social’s stock price tanked in its first week of trading, RNC co-chair Lara Trump dropped a country song the same day Beyoncé released “Cowboy Carter,” and Stephen does the math on an upcoming plague of trillions of cicadas. Savannah Guthrie, co-anchor of “The Today Show,” tells Stephen what led her to write a book about her relationship with God. The book, “Mostly What God Does,” 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

3 Huhti 202424min

Former president Trump honored Easter by lashing out at his enemies, and the White House press pool was put on notice for lifting too many souvenirs from the president’s airplane. If you don’t know his favorite sandwich, or what he thinks happens when we die, do you really know Matt Damon? 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

2 Huhti 202422min