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New York State is suing the former president for bank fraud, and Russia’s leader announced a major escalation of the war in Ukraine. “Don’t Worry Darling” director Olivia Wilde says people will look for drama anywhere they can, especially when it comes to superstars like Harry Styles, Florence Pugh and Chris Pine who got caught up in the conspiracy theory known as “Spitgate.” Listen as Olivia clears up this rumor and more surrounding her cast, and check out the film when it opens in theaters this Friday. 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

22 Sep 202233min

A sheriff in Texas is investigating the Florida governor’s role in tricking migrants onto a flight to Martha’s Vineyard, and Stephen performs a rap song inspired by a campaign ad from a candidate for the Utah State Senate. Billy Eichner stops by to tell Stephen how he pulled off making the first big-budget major studio gay romantic comedy, and the internet was shocked this week when the reigning Sexiest Man Alive, Paul Rudd, popped up in the first new episode of “Billy on the Street” in three years. Check out the film, “Bros,” in theaters next Friday. 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 Sep 202226min

Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral was held today and her beloved dogs were present at the procession. Elsewhere, we learned more details about the despicable lies Florida’s governor used to trick migrants onto a plane bound for Martha’s Vineyard. Ana de Armas talks about the work she did to portray public figure Marilyn Monroe, as well as private citizen Norma Jean, in her new film, “Blonde.” Check out the film in select theaters now and premiering on Netflix on September 28th. 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 Sep 202225min

In her book, “Dinners with Ruth,” journalist and author Nina Totenberg writes that she and Ruth Bader Ginsberg enjoyed a decades-long relationship because the line between their careers and their friendship was clearly marked. 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 Sep 20229min

Meanwhile… Stephen adds “sitting” to the list of things that may send us to early graves, and he looks at a sex toy scandal that is rocking the world of international chess competitions. 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 Sep 20227min

If you don’t know whether he prefers cats or dogs, or which is the most used app on his phone, do you really know Ethan Hawke? Find out in his soul-baring journey through The Colbert Questionert. 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 Sep 202217min

Florida officials lied to the migrants who were flown to Martha’s Vineyard in an attempt to make a point about America’s immigration policies, and President Biden isn’t kidding around when he talks about his support for labor unions. Any time Queen Latifah gets tired filming her hit CBS drama, “The Equalizer,” she thinks of her grandmother who takes great pride in watching her kick butt in the show’s action sequences. Stick around for more with Queen Latifah and check out her new film, “End of the Road,” 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

16 Sep 202225min

Stephen looks at some of the strange rituals that accompany a change of monarch in the United Kingdom, and the CEO of MyPillow has found it hard to run his company after the FBI seized his phone. Our buddy Steve Carell takes time out of his Late Show appearance to perform opposite Stephen Colbert in a scene from a brand new theatrical drama in the latest edition of our segment, “Too Much Exposition Theatre.” And can Steve Carell and Stephen Colbert go a full 30 seconds without saying anything funny to each other? The odds are against it. Check out Carell’s work in his new series, “The Patient,” streaming now 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

15 Sep 202238min