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

Some Trump voters regret sending him back to the White House because he's doing nothing to lower prices on everyday items like coffee and potato chips, and there's a new medicine that might extend your dog's lifespan by years. Hip-hop icon RZA bonds with Stephen over both of them being one of 11 children, and shares how the nuances of dealing with a big family prepared him to deal with big stars as he went on to make films and music. Grab tickets for the "Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber" tour! 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

28 Feb 27min

The real head of DOGE has been revealed and it’s not Elon Musk, President Trump is wresting control of the press pool away from the White House Correspondents Association, and the U.S. may soon offer green cards to anyone able to afford a five million dollar fee. Restaurateur and Food Network star Guy Fieri details the work done by his Guy Fieri Foundation, which provides meals to first responders when disasters, such as the recent wildfires in and around Los Angeles, strike. Season six of Guy’s show, “Tournament Of Champions,” premieres this Sunday on Food Network. 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

27 Feb 25min

Some federal employees wrote “very rude” replies to the DOGE email that demanded they list five accomplishments, the White House declined to explain why President Trump has a huge bruise on his right hand, and beloved American restaurant chain Hooters is preparing to file for bankruptcy. If you don’t know her favorite action film, or which animal she finds the scariest, do you really know “Hollywood Squares” host Drew Barrymore? Get to know Drew on a deeper level when she takes 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

26 Feb 23min

Government employees received a weird, aggressive email from Elon Musk over the weekend while the DOGE head was trying his hand at comedy on stage at CPAC. Today, an AI-generated video went viral depicting President Trump licking Elon Musk’s toes. Also, Stephen pleads his viewers to adopt Norbert, the dog Sam Waterston calls, “the world’s bestest dog.” Find adoption info for Norbert and other adorable adoptable pups at http://animalleague.org/rescuedogrescue. Actor Woody Harrelson shares a story about attending his first Grateful Dead concert and sitting somewhere he shouldn’t have. His new film “Last Breath” is 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

25 Feb 34min

Actor Alan Ritchson raves about the cross-generational fanbase for his show "Reacher," where viewers enjoy watching his character take out bad guys in elaborately choreographed fight scenes. And actress Tamara Tunie tells Stephen what to expect from her glass ceiling-breaking new show, "Beyond The Gates," which is the first daytime drama to feature a Black family in the central roles. It also happens to be the first new network soap opera in over 25 years! Watch "Beyond The Gates" when it premieres Monday on CBS. 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 17min

Meanwhile... Stephen shares some good news from a seal rescue in Connecticut, and checks in on two developments from New York City’s underground. Also, a woman saved the life of an opossum who ate an entire cake, men in New York City are enhancing their genitals with filler, and beloved actor Mark Hamill didn't miss a beat after his pants fell down while presenting at an awards 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

23 Feb 14min

Monica Lewinsky talks to Stephen Colbert about how the world has changed since she was in the center of a massive news story in the late 1990s, and why she thinks Taylor Swift would be the ideal podcast guest. Monica's podcast, "Reclaiming," is available 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

22 Feb 9min

President Trump’s royal decree banning congestion pricing in New York City didn’t go over too well with Gov. Kathy Hochul, Elon Musk has set his sights on America’s gold depository at Fort Knox, and California is set to recognize Sasquatch as the state’s official cryptid. America’s favorite weatherman takes a stand against Stephen Colbert in the long-simmering battle over whether it’s appropriate to serve shrimp with their tails intact. 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 Feb 26min