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World leaders fear Vladimir Putin is isolated and paranoid after two years of extreme measures to dodge covid, and the bizarre anti-gay bill cooked up by Florida’s GOP is poised to have disastrous consequences, and not just for that state’s children. Next, Big Tech is struggling to attract Gen Z to established dating apps like Tinder, so our host offers some ideas for hip new dating apps in this edition of “Stephen Colbert’s Romansplaining.” Stephen’s guests Jennifer Palmieri, Mark McKinnon and John Heilemann from “The Circus” on Showtime stop by to discuss the situation in Ukraine and assess President Biden’s response. And comedian Russell Howard makes his Late Show stand-up debut. Watch Russell’s “Lubricant” comedy special on Netflix, and catch him on the U.S. leg of his world comedy tour, “Respite.” 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 Feb 202242min

Ukrainians have been quick to push back on the Russian leader’s false claims of cultural ownership of their country, and the 4-time World Cup champion U.S. women’s soccer team won their six year fight to be paid the same as players on the men’s squad. Meanwhile… Stephen’s “Meanwhile” segment for Twosday, 2.22.22, is brought to you by none other than the Number 2! Then, John Turturro returns to the show to tell Stephen about his role as one of the bad guys in the new film, “The Batman,” which opens in theaters on March 4th. And John Avlon, CNN senior political analyst and author of the new book, “Lincoln and the Fight for Peace,” tells Stephen he fears that the Russian leader’s move to take parts of Ukraine amounts to a test case for future land-grabs by other countries. 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 Feb 202242min

Although Putin appears to have ordered his troops to enter Ukraine, the Russian ambassador to the U.S. told “Face the Nation” host Margaret Brennan that the world owes his country a “thank you.” Next, U.K. metaverse marketplace Terra Virtua has designed a special NFT of Stephen Colbert holding his AFT (an “Actual F****** Thing”) that explains NFTs. And Joseph Gordon-Levitt stops by to tell Stephen about his role in the new Showtime anthology series, “Super Pumped: The Battle For Uber,” where he plays controversial Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick. 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 Feb 202238min

Listen to when Stephen Colbert gave Conan O'Brien the most intimate interview of his career before the age of social distancing, when these two legendary talk show hosts could talk face-to-face from centimeters away inside a cardboard box. 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 Feb 202211min

Stephen launches a new segment focused on the wild world of cryptocurrencies and NFTs, and takes a look how Ottawa locals feel about the Freedom Convoy. Meanwhile… Stephen’s personal friend Patrick Wilson has some explaining to do after telling an interviewer that he’s prone to licking dog poop off his hands when out for a walk with his pooch. And “Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan catches us up on the latest developments in Ukraine and offers a big-picture perspective on the Russian leader's true goals in this standoff with the West. Next, Adam Scott shares a preview of his new AppleTV+ show, “Severance,” and fantasizes about a way to achieve the mythical goal of a balanced life. 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 Feb 202241min

In sporting news, Stephen reacts to the image of a Russian Olympian who offered the United States a two gun salute during his victory celebration. Then, how are we supposed to discuss Black history if states keep making laws banning topics that make some white people uncomfortable? And Daniel Craig returns to The Late Show to talk about his upcoming role in “Macbeth” on Broadway, and tells Stephen about his close encounter with the Queen of England and her corgis. Next, friend of the show Doris Kearns Goodwin stops by with a preview of the new documentary series on The HISTORY Channel, “Abraham Lincoln,” and shares her thoughts on the nationwide attack on voting rights currently taking place in America. 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 Feb 202241min

Social media users are playing a key role in geopolitical contests the world over, from publicizing Russian troop movements on the Ukraine border to picking winners at the Oscars next month in Los Angeles. And John Oliver makes his triumphant return to the Ed Sullivan Theater for a three-part interview that kicks off with the “Last Week Tonight” host telling Stephen how much he adores blowing stuff up on his show. Season nine of “Last Week Tonight” begins this Sunday on HBO. 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 Feb 202237min

A day after the LA Rams prevailed in the Super Bowl, America woke up to news that Putin may invade Ukraine at any moment, and a bird flu outbreak could impact the poultry industry. Luckily, we can still enjoy a chuckle over Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s soup gaffe. Next, parents face a lot of questions when bringing a baby into this world. Stephen takes a look at those who ask: “what branded content should we tie to our child’s birth?” Jeffrey Wright Previews His Role As Lt. Gordon In The New “Batman” Series. Catch Jeffrey in his latest role in “Lincoln’s Dilemma,” premiering this Friday on Apple TV+. And the beloved star of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” Alex Borstein, returns to The Late Show to tell Stephen about her fabulous life in Barcelona and offers a sneak peek at what to expect when her show returns for its fourth season this Friday on Amazon Prime.  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 Feb 202238min