Tom Hanks (Extended Cut) | Squeaker Of The House

Stephen and Evie Colbert chat about The Late Show Book Club’s pick, “This Is Happiness” by Niall Williams, how books played a big role in their courtship, and the song that means the most to them. 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 Dec 13min

Meanwhile… With help from the English and Journalism students at Tenafly High School in New Jersey, Stephen bids on the desk where Tolkien wrote “The Lord of the Rings,” a couple got married in a swimming pool, and Japanese engineers built a washing machine for the human body.  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 Dec 7min

New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill discusses in this EXTENDED interview that her state sends $70B more to the federal government than it gets back each year, which gives her potential leverage in dealing with President Trump. She also shares the truly incredible story of how, and where, she delivered her second child and the two words her husband contributed to the tricky situation! 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 Dec 15min

Arctic weather is gripping much of the U.S., President Trump announced the end of fuel and emissions standards for automobiles, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under scrutiny for leaking classified info on Signal, and Stephen reveals his Spotify Wrapped results. Former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki tells Stephen that she admires the news outlets who refused to sign a loyalty pledge to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and that she’s not impressed with the folks who have taken their place in the Pentagon press corps. Watch “The Briefing with Jen Psaki” Tuesdays through Fridays on MS 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

5 Dec 27min

It’s the most sickening time of year, and not just because President Trump pardoned a notorious convicted cocaine trafficker while continuing to execute suspected smugglers in the Caribbean without proving their guilt. Elsewhere, First Lady Melania Trump’s audiobook is now available in Spanish, and a raccoon broke into a liquor store and helped himself to some free booze. Acclaimed actor Michael Shannon shares a preview of his performance alongside Russell Crowe in the new film “Nuremberg,” which depicts the dramatic trials where Nazis were prosecuted for crimes against humanity after WWII. 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 Dec 24min

President Trump’s poll numbers are at historic lows, he can’t seem to stay awake during his own cabinet meetings, and his Defense Secretary wants someone else to take the blame for the military’s legally-dubious missile strikes on boats in the Caribbean. Emmy-winning journalist Rachel Maddow joins Stephen Colbert for a cocktail and a chat about the latest dangers emanating from Washington, including President Trump’s illegal missile strikes on boats in the Caribbean and how America’s overseas intelligence partners are reacting. Listen to her new podcast, “Rachel Maddow Presents: Burn Order,” available now wherever you get your podcasts.  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 Dec 32min

MAGA supporters were offered some shady Black Friday deals, the mystery around President Trump's recent MRI continues as concern about his physical and mental fitness intensifies, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth allegedly committed war crimes while blowing up boats in the Caribbean. 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 Dec 20min

In this EXTENDED INTERVIEW, iconic singer-songwriter John Fogerty tells Stephen how great it feels to finally own the rights to his songwriting catalog after decades of feeling like he’d given it away for nothing. Watch as he talks about his incredible success as a songwriter and stick around for a performance by John Fogerty! His latest album, "Legend: The Creedence Clearwater Revival Years," is out now and tickets to his current tour are available here: https://johnfogerty.com. 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

1 Dec 12min