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The world has been gripped by the dramatic images of heroism and heartbreak coming out of Ukraine, where things do not appear to be playing out according to Putin’s plan and a comedian-turned-president has emerged as a national hero. Next, Stephen's back with more monologue to talk about how the world is so united in opposing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine that even famously-neutral Switzerland joined the effort to block access to crucial financial systems like SWIFT. And Stephen wishes a fond farewell to The Late Show’s executive producer and showrunner Chris Licht, who is leaving to run CNN. Then, friend of the show Bob Odenkirk stops by and talks about bidding farewell to his character Saul Goodman after more than a decade portraying the corrupt lawyer in “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul.” Stick around for more from Bob Odenkirk, and check out his new memoir, “Comedy Comedy Comedy Drama,” available everywhere now.
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Getting folks back to the office might not be that easy, as most remote workers report they’d prefer to continue working from home. Elsewhere, Britney Spears fans have a lot to look forward to now that the singer has confirmed her first memoir will be released next year. “Last Week Tonight” host John Oliver helps Stephen Colbert tell some little white lies about these adorable puppies to help them find forever homes. “Law & Order” is returning to NBC and Sam Waterston is resuming his role as attorney Jack McCoy. Listen as he tells Stephen about walking onto the new set for the first time, and shares stories about meeting and working with mega-stars like Katharine Hepburn and Robert Redford. And the star of “Good Sam” on CBS, Sophia Bush, has a genuine interest in the amazing work done by doctors and surgeons but she prays no one mistakes her for a doctor in a real-life emergency situation. Catch Sophia in “Good Sam,” airing Wednesdays on CBS and streaming any time on Paramount+.
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The talking heads at Fox News joined our former president in showering Vladimir Putin with praise for his strength and cunning, as the Russian leader launched a violent attack on Ukraine and stunned the world with his twisted justification for war. Julia Ioffe, founding partner and Washington correspondent for Puck News, joins Stephen for a three-part interview to offer her perspective on the latest developments in Russia’s attack on Ukraine, including an explanation of what Vladimir Putin’s choice of language signifies to the Russian public. And then, you can be TikTok-famous just like Thomas Lennon if you follow his guaranteed method for viral success. Catch Thomas in “Reno 911! Defunded,” streaming now on the Roku Channel.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Friend and special guest host Amy Sedaris helmed the desk for one night only in 2019 and got Stephen Colbert to reveal one of the proudest moments of his career.
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Get in here kiddo, it's time for a little rap session with Dad and Papa Joe. Listen to Stephen and then-Vice President Joe Biden sit down for a family meeting back in 2016.
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In this Colbert Classic from 2019, Trevor Noah takes the wheel (and our host's desk) to ask Stephen about the most important elements of a late night show in the era of Trump, one of which is pizza.
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Lend your ears to Stephen Colbert's deep psychological probe into the mind of his dear friend Jon Stewart, when he administered The Colbert Questionert to the "The Problem with Jon Stewart" host this past fall. What's the ideal bread-to-ingredient ratio in Jon's perfect sandwich? Tune in to find out! The Late Show Pod Show will be dropping more of your favorite Colbert Classics with stars like Jon Oliver, Trevor Noah, and Amy Sedaris throughout the next week before returning with all new episodes on February 14th.
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We don’t know what song Rudy Giuliani sang in his controversial appearance on “The Masked Singer,” but we have a hunch why some protestors at the “Freedom Convoy” in Ottawa are waving a flag that has nothing to do with Canada. Stephen welcomes his sweetheart Evie McGee Colbert for this special Valentine’s Day edition of The Late Show’s First Drafts. Then, the amazing Dua Lipa returns to The Late Show to celebrate the launch of her Service95 newsletter. Listen as the pop star turns the tables on our host and interviews him for her new podcast, “At Your Service.”
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It's Groundhog Day, but rodents predicting the weather aren't as accurate as the holiday cracks them up to be... and the NFL is reeling from new revelations of racism and unethical behavior detailed in a lawsuit by former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores. Meanwhile, Domino’s is encouraging customers to be their own delivery drivers, but if you drive a Tesla you might want to check the brakes first. And Tim McGraw, who stars in “1883” on Paramount+, stops by to tell Stephen what it was like wearing itchy period costumes on set, and working alongside legendary actor Sam Elliot. Next up, our dear friend Martha Stewart returns to the show with a bottle of Martha’s Chard and some fun ideas for a romantic Valentine’s Day. Listen as she reveals what it takes to impress her on a first date, and check out more of her delicious ideas at martha.com.
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Stephen recaps the weekend’s big football news, including the retirement rumors swirling around Tom Brady, and looks at some self-incriminating comments made by the former president at a rally in Texas. Meanwhile… Stephen looks at a dubious plan to use a virus to splice blockchain code with the DNA of a live rodent. What could go wrong? Then, EGOT winner and moderator of “The View,” Whoopi Goldberg, stops by to talk about how she unexpectedly became part of the news after this morning’s episode. Stick around for more from the amazing Whoopi Goldberg, and catch her upcoming film project, “Caught In His Web,” when it premieres on Lifetime on February 19th. And California congressman Rep. Ro Khanna makes his first visit to The Late Show to chat with Stephen about Big Tech’s influence over our lives and why he believes an ‘Internet Bill of Rights’ is needed. Learn more about Rep. Khanna’s work in his new book, “Dignity in a Digital Age.”
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While the Northeast braces for a wild winter storm, residents of Florida are being warned about frozen lizards falling from the trees. In election news, daytime TV host Dr. Oz is struggling to connect with GOP power brokers as he preps for a senate run in Pennsylvania. Meanwhile… You might want to think twice before you treat your special someone to Valentine’s Day dinner at White Castle this year. Then, the fabulous Marlee Matlin (joined by her interpreter, Jack) makes her first visit to The Late Show to celebrate the release of her new film, “CODA,” on Apple TV+. Matlin chats with Stephen about her decades-long efforts to coax Hollywood into hiring more deaf actors, writers, and directors, and increasing deaf representation on screen. Check out “CODA,” which stands for Child Of Deaf Adults, streaming now on Apple TV+. Next up, “Station Eleven” star Mackenzie Davis stops by to chat with Stephen about the new season of her pandemic-themed show, and how her relationship with the works of Shakespeare has changed over the years.
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Fox News is way off the mark with their “credible” speculation that VP Harris will be President Biden’s nominee for the Supreme Court, and Stephen has a song for Senator Ron Johnson who thinks society has no duty to take care of children. Next up, a Gaetz-Gaete Up-Gaete: Friends flip on Matt Gaetz over drug-fueled sex parties. Then, the only at-home covid test guaranteed to be available right now is "OccupalMAX," and it isn’t like other Covid-19 tests, because it’s not one! And famous siblings Kate and Oliver Hudson have a fun, close relationship but they are no different than most families when it comes to competing for attention from their parents and each other. Hear more from both of Goldie Hawn’s kids on their podcast, “Sibling Revelry,” available wherever you get your podcasts.
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