Stephen Presents: Joaquin Phoenix's Colbert Questionert

Philanthropist and author Melinda French Gates talks about a chapter from her new book addressing the death of a close friend, who taught her a unique way of thinking about living. Check out the book, “The Next Day: Transitions, Change and Moving Forward.” 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

21 Huhti 10min

Meanwhile… Teen boys are making a mess at screenings of “A Minecraft Movie,” you won’t believe what washed up on New Jersey’s beaches, France is getting its own version of the hit CBS comedy, “Ghosts,” a new machine can tell how much fat is in tuna meat, wild salmon exposed to anxiety drugs took more risks, ancient Romans fed tax evaders to leopards, and scientists grew real “chicken” meat in a lab. 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

20 Huhti 12min

The fabulous Evie McGee Colbert stops by The Late Show to help Stephen select the perfect greeting card for Easter in this podcast-exclusive extended cut! 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

19 Huhti 9min

Whoever came up with our Easter traditions must have been really stoned, Italy’s new prime minister paid a visit to the White House, scientists may have discovered living organisms on a distant planet, and idiots online are insisting that Gayle King and Katy Perry didn’t really go to space. Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock sympathizes with soul-weary Americans who have been through a lot in recent decades, and he condemns the Republican-led Congress for pushing a budget plan that will serve to enrich this country's billionaires. “We’re in This Together: Leo’s Lunch Box” is available everywhere next Tuesday. 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

18 Huhti 23min

Two federal judges blasted the Trump administration for disregarding their orders regarding illegal deportations to El Salvador, the president doubled down on his desire to deport U.S. citizens during an appearance on a Spanish-language news channel, and GOP lawmakers like Sen. Chuck Grassley are struggling to defend the president’s policies in front of angry constituents. Sen. Elizabeth Warren introduced a bill that will compel the Senate to affirm or restrict the emergency powers President Trump is using to deport and imprison people without due process. 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

17 Huhti 29min

America’s constitutional crisis has arrived as President Trump ignores the Supreme Court’s order to bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia back from El Salvador and threatens to begin kidnapping American citizens without due process. Amid this turmoil, Harvard University is refusing to capitulate to the administration’s demands. Renowned actor David Oyelowo talks about his experience traveling to Selma, Alabama with Martin Luther King III and others to mark the 60th anniversary of a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights movement. Oyelowo’s latest project is the new series, “Government Cheese,” streaming now on AppleTV+. 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

16 Huhti 23min

Vice President J.D. Vance dropped the NCAA football championship trophy at a White House ceremony, CBS News anchor Gayle King kissed the ground after returning from space, President Trump’s doctor says golfing is keeping him in good shape, and Sen. Bernie Sanders surprised the crowd at Coachella. Emmy- and Olivier Award-winning actor Sarah Snook tells Stephen how he prepared for the grueling challenge of starring in a one-woman Broadway play where she speaks 60,000 words and embodies 26 different characters. “The Picture of Dorian Gray” is playing now at the Music Box Theatre. 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

15 Huhti 24min

"Dying For Sex" star Jenny Slate shares the embarrassing details about what she wrote in her journal the day she met her husband while on a trip in Norway. Watch her new show "Dying For Sex" on Hulu! 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

14 Huhti 6min