Brian Tyree Henry, Tony Hawk
A cameo appearance by Laura Benanti as Melania Trump. Brian Tyree Henry discusses 'Dope Thief'. Tony Hawk discusses the remastered versions of Tony Hawk's 'Pro Skater 3' and '4'.
Episodes
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Natalie Portman, Dawn Staley 41
Buddy Guy sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Summertime Fum Time! Natalie Portman discusses ‘Fountain of Youth’. Dawn Staley discusses her new book, ‘Uncommon Favor’. Wednesday performs “Elderberry Wine”.
122
Paul Giamatti 41
Taken 4: Monkey Seize, Monkey Doomed. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Paul Giamatti discusses ‘Black Mirror’. Audra McDonald and the Broadway company of ‘Gypsy’ perform “Some People”.
123
Jean Smart, Governor Josh Stein 41
Are Men OK? Jean Smart discusses ‘Hacks’ and ‘Call Me Izzy’. Governor Josh Stein discusses recent politics and the effects of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina.
124
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern 41
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern discusses Prime Minister and her new book, ‘A Different Kind of Power’. King Princess performs “RIP KP”.
125
Mark Hamill, Cristin Milioti 41
Rescue Dog Rescue with Mark Hamill. Mark Hamill discusses ‘The Life of Chuck’. Cristin Milioti discusses ‘The Penguin’.
126
Cynthia Erivo, Tony Gilroy 41
Couples Therapy. Cynthia Erivo discusses her upcoming hosting gig for the 78th Tony Awards. Tony Gilroy discusses ‘Andor’. Cynthia Erivo performs “Best for Me” from her new album ‘I Forgive You’.
127
William Shatner & Neil deGrasse Tyson 41
First Drafts: Father’s Day Cards, with Stephen’s wife, Evie. William Shatner and Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses their live tour, ‘Rocking: The Universe is Absurd’. The Doobie Brothers perform “Learn to Let Go” from their album ‘Walk This Road’.
128
Nicolle Wallace, Cyndi Lauper 41
The ICE Protests. Prove It! (special appearance by Rick Pitino). Nicolle Wallace discusses recent politics and her podcast, ‘The Best People’. Cyndi Lauper discusses the Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour.
129
Colman Domingo, The Cast of Slow Horses 41
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Colman Domingo discusses ‘The Four Seasons’ and his play, ‘Lights Out: Nat “King” Cole’. The cast of ‘Slow Horses’ (Gary Oldman, Jack Lowden, Kristin Scott Thomas and Jonathan Pryce) discusses the series.
130
John C. Reilly, Eva Victor 41
Late Show Presents: The Sound of Science. John C. Reilly discusses his new album, ‘What’s Not to Love?’. Eva Victor discusses ‘Sorry, Baby’.
131
Mariska Hargitay, Senator Tammy Duckworth 41
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Mariska Hargitay discusses ‘My Mom Jayne’. Senator Tammy Duckworth discusses recent politics.
132
Nate Bargatze, Kerry Condon 41
Pizza-Gate. What’s Going On Over There? Nate Bargatze discusses his new book, ‘Big Dumb Eyes: Stories from a Simpler Mind’. Kerry Condon discusses ‘F1’.
133
Allison Williams, Damson Idris, Model/Actriz 41
Allison Williams discusses ‘M3GAN 2.0’. Damson Idris discusses ‘F1’. Model/Actriz performs “Cinderella” from their album ‘Pirouette’.
134
Paul Simon, Representative Maxwell Frost 41
Courage Cam. Paul Simon discusses his career as a singer-songwriter. Representative Maxwell Frost discusses recent politics. Paul Simon performs “The Sacred Harp” from his 2023 album, ‘Seven Psalms’, with Edie Brickell providing musical accompaniment.
135
Idris Elba, Brad Lander, Zohran Mamdani 41
Idris Elba discusses ‘Heads of State’. Brad Lander & Zohran Mamdani discuss running in the 2025 New York City mayoral election.
136
John Cena, Lorde 41
Community Calendar: West Newbury, Massachusetts with John Cena. John Cena discusses ‘Heads of State’ and announces his retirement from WWE. Lorde discusses her new album, ‘Virgin’.
137
Clarissa Ward, Michael C. Hall, Sienna Spiro 41
Clarissa Ward discusses recent politics. Michael C. Hall discusses ‘Dexter: Resurrection’. Sienna Spiro performs “Maybe” from her EP ‘Sink Now, Swim Later’.
138
Stephen A. Smith, Liza Colón-Zayas 41
Behind the ‘Stache. #ColbertSmallBizBump. Stephen A. Smith discusses his potential presidential campaign in 2028 and his two new shows on SiriusXM. Liza Colón-Zayas discusses ‘The Bear’.
139
Joaquin Phoenix, Megan Stalter 41
Joaquin Phoenix discusses ‘Eddington’ and his previous appearance on ‘Late Show with David Letterman’. Meg Stalter discusses ‘Too Much’.
140
Owen Wilson, Dr. Francis Collins 41
Missing 2:53. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Owen Wilson takes “The Colbert Questionert”. Dr. Francis Collins discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘The Road to Wisdom’.
