Late Show Book Club | 'What We Can Know' Author Ian McEwan

Today the Jan. 6th Committee painted a chilling and criminally insane portrait of the former president’s attempt to steal the election by weaponizing the Department of Justice, and we also learned the list of Republican members of Congress who begged the former president for pardons. And the Democratic nominee for the governor of Texas, Beto O’Rourke, returns to The Late Show to discuss the effect of new voting restrictions in his state and the extreme positions staked out in the state GOP’s new political platform. 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 Jun 202234min

The former president’s campaign staff reportedly didn’t notice the documentary crew filming at the White House before, during and after January 6th, and Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson is doing a lousy job of distancing himself from a scheme to submit fake electors to the Vice President. And there are many reasons to check out the new “Thor” film, but director Taika Waititi recommends showing up to the theater for lead actor Chris Hemsworth’s infamous nude scene. Listen to this Pod Show exclusive extended interview with Taika Waititi to hear the epic tale of the New Zealand Avocado Heist and more bonus chitchat you won't see on TV! 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

23 Jun 202228min

Today the Jan. 6th Committee laid out in shocking detail how the former president’s scheme to overturn the 2020 election brought harrowing consequences for the public servants who resisted the pressure to support his lies. Elsewhere, GOP primary voters in Missouri are seeing yet another violent campaign ad from a gun-toting candidate. Werner Herzog is the author of the new book, “The Twilight World,” and he joins Stephen for a two-part interview that begins with an examination of the theater of life, and the incredible story of the subject of his book, Hiroo Onada. Stick around to hear Werner tell some jokes! 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 Jun 202224min

Stephen talks about last week’s non-surrection. President Biden falls off his bike. Also, New Jersey Senator Cory Booker returns to The Late Show for a three-part chat that begins with a discussion about how best to celebrate America’s newest national holiday, Juneteenth. 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 Jun 202231min

Meanwhile… The internet loves Chris Evans this week, especially footage of him slipping back into his Boston accent. Also, if you’re rich and looking for a good time, try a bump of caviar!  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 Jun 20228min

The fabulous Evie Colbert returns for a very special Father’s Day edition of everyone’s favorite late night greeting card segment, First Drafts. Happy Father's Day from The Late Show Pod Show! 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 Jun 20228min

When he needs a reminder of why his work as a Senator and a pastor is so important, Sen. Raphael Warnock remembers the example set by the late Rep. John Lewis who always encouraged him to keep the faith. Listen to this Late Show Pod Show exclusive extended interview where he remembers what it was like to be elected to the US Senate on January 5th, 2021 - just one day before the insurrection. Senator Warnock’s new book, “A Way Out of No Way,” is available everywhere 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

18 Jun 202214min

John Eastman and the rest of the lawyers advising the former president knew that his plan to overturn the election was a crime, and today’s Jan. 6th Committee hearing revealed that the insurrectionist mob got alarmingly close to getting their hands on VP Mike Pence that day. Next up, Stephen calls a family meeting - so gather around, kiddo! And Tom Hanks describes the larger-than-life character he portrays in the new Baz Luhrmann film, “Elvis,” as “a diabolical genius in every way.” Listen as Tom Hanks and Stephen Colbert talk all things Elvis Presley, Austin Butler, and in this Pod Show exclusive bonus moment, Hanks shares what it was like to be among the first household names to be hit by COVID in early 2020 in Australia along with his wife, Rita Wilson. "Elvis" opens everywhere 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

17 Jun 202242min