Season 7
Episodes • 2021

1. Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, the War on Drugs
45 minBreaking Mustache Newsflash. Stephen and Jon Batiste acknowledge the impact of Hurricane Ida in Louisiana. Stephen Colbert’s "Excuses Song" featuring Jon Batiste & Stay Human. Steve Martin, Martin Short & Selena Gomez discuss ‘Only Murders in the Building’. The War on Drugs perform "Living Proof" from their album ‘I Don’t Live Here Anymore’. Late Show Presents: Rehearsal Rewind.
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2. Chris Wallace, Holland Taylor
45 minAnimal Earth. Italy Cam. "Stephen Colbert Presents: That’s Yeet. Dabbing on Fleek, Man!" Chris Wallace discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Countdown Bin Laden’. Holland Taylor discusses ‘The Chair’.
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3. Sarah Paulson, Kacey Musgraves
45 minSeditionist Round Up Roundup. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. A special appearance by ‘Blue’s Clues’ original host Steve Burns. Sarah Paulson discusses ‘Impeachment: American Crime Story’. Kacey Musgraves discusses her new album, ‘Star-Crossed’.
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4. Jeff Daniels, Nate Burleson
45 minStephen and Jon Batiste acknowledge the death of George Wein. Jeff Daniels discusses ‘American Rust’. Nate Burleson discusses ‘CBS Mornings’.
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5. Justice Stephen Breyer
45 minStephen acknowledges the death of Norm Macdonald. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Presents: Pleistocene-While. Pleistocene-While Presents: Suckmyass-While. Justice Stephen Breyer discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘The Authority of Court and the Peril of Politics’. Late Show Presents: Rehearsal Rewind.
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6. Jessica Chastain, Stephen Sondheim
45 minThe Adventures of Mike Pence: To Coup or Not to Coup. Stephen Colbert’s Ball Gags. The Late Chic Presents: Stephen Colbert’s Slay Your Fleek. Jessica Chastain discusses ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’. Stephen Sondheim discusses ‘Company’ and ‘West Side Story’.
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7. Melissa McCarthy, Lindsey Buckingham
45 minSpace News: Civilians In Space Edition. Disinformation Station. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Melissa McCarthy discusses ‘The Starling’ and the 10th anniversary of ‘Bridesmaids’. Lindsey Buckingham performs "On the Wrong Side" from his self-titled album.
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8. The Late Show's Celebration of Season 6: This Time with Laughs!
45 minThe Late Show’s Celebration of Season 6: This Time with Laughs! Special clip show with The Late Show’s best Season 6 moments: monologues, Quarantine-While and Colbert Questionert segments and best guest appearances. Neil deGrasse Tyson takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from March 2 episode).
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9. Bob Woodward, Robert Costa, Leon Bridges
45 minLate Show Presents: Meanwhile. Bob Woodward & Robert Costa discuss recent politics and their new book, ‘Peril’. Leon Bridges performs "Motorbike" from his album ‘Gold-Diggers Sound’.
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10. Shawn Mendes, Chris Turner
45 minClimate Night. Shawn Mendes discusses climate change action and his new single, "Summer of Love". Chris Turner gives a stand-up performance.
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11. Anderson Cooper, John Mayer
45 minDisinformation Station. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. The Late Chic Presents: Stephen Colbert’s Slay Your Fleek. Anderson Cooper discusses his new book, ‘Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty’. John Mayer performs "Wild Blue" from his album ‘Sob Rock’.
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12. Paul Giamatti, Jon Stewart
45 minBreaking News. Jon Stewart takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from June 14 episode). Paul Giamatti discusses ‘Billions’.
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13. Drew Carey, Phoebe Robinson
45 minThe Late Show’s Presidential Butt-tastic Ass-Travaganza: How Full of Crap Is He? Scandinavia’s Björking Nus. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Presents: Meanwild. Meanwild Presents: Meanwild After Dark. Drew Carey discusses ‘The Price Is Right’ and the show’s upcoming 50th anniversary. Phoebe Robinson discusses her new book, ‘Please Don’t Sit On My Bed In Your Outside Clothes’. Late Show Presents: Rehearsal Rewind.
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14. Anita Hill, Alessandro Nivola
45 minApocalypse Dow: Countdown To Shutdown: Wanted: Debt or Alive. Stephen Colbert: Selling Out. Anita Hill discusses her new book, ‘Believing’. Alessandro Nivola discusses ‘The Many Saints of Newark’. Late Show Presents: Rehearsal Rewind.
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15. John Lithgow, Theo Croker, Wyclef Jean
45 minApocalypse Dow: Countdown To Shutdown: Wanted: Debt or Alive. A surprise visit by Rudy Giuliani. John Lithgow discusses his new book, ‘A Confederacy of Dumptys’, and ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’. Theo Croker performs "State of the Union 444" from his album ‘BLK2LIFE’, featuring Wyclef Jean and with Jon Batiste providing musical accompaniment.
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16. Rebecca Ferguson
45 minSeditionist Round Up Roundup. Stephen’s Apology Fest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (special appearances by Pat Murphy and Brent Suter). Rebecca Ferguson discusses ‘Dune’.
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17. Julianna Margulies, Toby Keith
45 minRich People – They’re Just Not Like Us: Us Pay Taxes. Kroggett’s Haunted Truck Translation Dictionary (special appearance by David Harbour). Julianna Margulies discusses ‘The Morning Show’ and her book, ‘Sunshine Girl: An Unexpected Life’. Toby Keith performs "Old School" from his forthcoming album ‘Peso In My Pocket’.
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18. Michael Keaton, Zac Brown Band
45 minThe Social Notwork. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Michael Keaton discusses ‘The Flash’ and ‘Dopesick’. Zac Brown Band performs "Out in the Middle" from their album ‘The Comeback’.
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19. Bret Baier, Susie Essman
45 minApocalypse Dow: Countdown To Meltdown: Dawn of the Debt. Critical Possible News? Crisis In Possibly! Breaking Maybe? Urgent Perhaps? Hispanic Heritage Month: Latino, Latinx, or Hispanic? (special appearances by José Andrés, America Ferrera, Rita Moreno, Danny Trejo and Cristo Fernández). Bret Baier discusses the 25th anniversary of Fox News, recent politics, and his new book, ‘To Rescue the Republic’. Susie Essman discusses ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’. Late Show Presents: Rehearsal Rewind.
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20. Sanjay Gupta, Denis Villeneuve
45 minStephen welcomes author Sanjay Gupta and director Denis Villeneuve.
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21. The cast of "Succession"
45 minStephen welcomes the cast of the award-winning HBO series “Succession” in their first late-night appearance together: Brian Cox, Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin, Alan Ruck, Nicholas Braun, Matthew Macfadyen, and J. Smith-Cameron.
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22. Rep. Adam Schiff, Kacey Musgraves
45 minStephen welcomes Rep. Adam Schiff and a musical performance by Kacey Musgraves.
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23. Nick Offerman, Charlamagne Tha God
45 minStephen welcomes actor Nick Offerman and radio & TV personality Charlamagne tha God.
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24. Issa Rae, H.E.R.
45 minStephen welcomes actress Issa Rae and a musical performance by H.E.R.
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25. Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya
45 minStephen welcomes actor Timothée Chalamet and actress Zendaya.
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26. Andie MacDowell, Lana Del Rey
45 minStephen welcomes actress Andie MacDowell and a musical performance by Lana Del Rey.
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27. Bruce Springsteen
45 minStephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Bruce Springsteen.
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28. Katie Couric, Gabby Barret
45 minStephen welcomes journalist Katie Couric and a musical performance by Gabby Barrett.
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29. Elizabeth Banks, Jorja Fox
45 minStephen welcomes actress Elizabeth Banks and actress Jorja Fox.
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30. John Leguizamo, Thomasin McKenzie
45 minStephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo and actress Thomasin McKenzie.
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31. Trevor Noah, My Morning Jacket
45 minStephen welcomes TV host Trevor Noah and a musical performance by My Morning Jacket.
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32. David Byrne, Huma Abedin
45 minStephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by David Byrne and political staffer Huma Abedin.
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33. Michael C. Hall, Michael Eric Dyson
45 minStephen welcomes actor Michael C. Hall and professor Michael Eric Dyson.
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34. Andy Cohen, Thundercat
45 minStephen welcomes host Andy Cohen and a musical performance by Thundercat.
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35. Billy Porter, Annaleigh Ashford
45 minStephen welcomes actor Billy Porter and actress Annaleigh Ashford.
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36. Tony Hale, Snail Mail
45 minStephen welcomes actor Tony Hale and a musical performance by Snail Mail.
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37. Jonathan Karl, Brandi Carlile
45 minStephen welcomes journalist Jonathan Karl plus an interview with and musical performance by Brandi Carlile.
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38. Quentin Tarantino
45 minStephen welcomes filmmaker Quentin Tarantino and unveiling People’s Sexiest Man Alive.
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39. Aubrey Plaza, Bruce Springsteen
45 minStephen welcomes actress Aubrey Plaza and musician Bruce Springsteen.
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40. Kenneth Branagh, Ellie Kemper
45 minStephen welcomes actor Kenneth Branagh and actress Ellie Kemper.
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41. Jeff Goldblum, Rod Stewart
45 minStephen welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum and Rod Stewart performance.
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42. Paul Rudd, Sting
45 minStephen welcomes actor Paul Rudd and a musical performance by Sting.
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43. Eric Adams, Dwyane Wade
45 minStephen welcomes Mayor-elect of New York City Eric Adams and former professional basketball Dwyane Wade.
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44. Adam Driver, America Ferrera
45 minThe FDA plans to authorize Pfizer boosters for all adults this week, and hundreds of QAnon believers are still in Dallas waiting for the late John F. Kennedy Jr. to show up. Next, The Late Show staff asks the superstars of WWE just one question. Stephen sits down with Adam Driver to talk "House of Gucci" and what motivates him to bring live theater experiences to members of the military with his organization Arts in the Armed Forces. America Ferrera returns to the show to talk about season two of “Gentefied,” the Netflix comedic drama she executive produces and directs.
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45. Kevin Hart, Robert Plant, Alison Krauss
45 minNearly 1 in 10 younger U.S. children got a coronavirus shot in the first two weeks of eligibility, and the right wing media is still up in arms that Big Bird encouraged children to get shots in their arms. Meanwhile, a Pod Show exclusive Sesame Street story from A to Z! And Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh's pants caught on fire during a football game. Kevin Hart sits down with Stephen and explains why his new project is intentionally darker and less comedic than the work he’s been known for to date. “True Story” is streaming now on Netflix.
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46. Andrew Garfield, José Andres
45 minStephen welcomes actor Andrew Garfield and chef José Andrés.
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47. Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett
45 minStephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Lady Gaga with Tony Bennett.
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48. Rosamund Pike, Peter Jackson
45 minStephen welcomes actress Rosamund Pike and film director Peter Jackson.
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49. Peter Jackson, Chelsea Cutler
45 minStephen welcomes producer Peter Jackson and a musical performance by Chelsea Cutler.
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50. Peter Dinklage, Lee Jung-Jae, Aaron & Bryce Dessner
45 minStephen welcomes actor Peter Dinklage, actor Lee Jung-Jae, and a musical performance by Peter Dinklage & Aaron & Bryce Dessner “The National” from the film “Cyrano.”
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51. Javier Bardem, Gang of Youths
45 minStephen welcomes actor Javier Bardem and a musical performance by Gang of Youths.
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52. Mahershala Ali, Jason Reynolds
45 minStephen welcomes actor Mahershala Ali and author Jason Reynolds.
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53. Jeff Goldblum, Natalie Hemby
45 minStephen welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum and a musical performance by Natalie Hemby.
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54. Jennifer Lawrence, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
45 minStephen welcomes actress Jennifer Lawrence and a musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.
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55. Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon; Glass Animals
45 minStephen welcomes actress Kristin Davis, actress Cynthia Nixon, and a musical performance by Glass Animals.
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56. Dr. David Agus; Natalie Hemby
45 minStephen welcomes Dr. David Agus, the lead COVID analyst for CBS news; and musical artist Natalie Hemby. Stephen introduces his latest segment "Romansplaining with Stephen Colbert" about dating.
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57. Michael B. Jordan; Nathaniel Rateliff
45 minStephen welcomes actor Michael B. Jordan. Nathaniel Rateliff joins Jon Batiste in a musical performance. Meanwhile!
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58. Sting, David Alan Grier
45 minStephen welcome musical artist Sting, and actor David Alan Grier. Sting performs and takes the Colbert Questionnaire.
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59. Keanu Reeves, Brett Eldredge
45 minStephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves. Musical performance by Brett Eldredge.
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60. Henry Cavill, Jonathan Groff
45 minStephen welcomes actor Henry Cavill, actor Jonathan Groff.
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61. Denzel Washington, Maggie Gyllenhaal
45 minStephen welcomes actor Denzel Washington, actor Maggie Gyllenhaal. Stephen celebrates the 20th anniversary of "Lord of the Rings" with special guests.
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63. Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Utkarsh Ambudkar
45 minStephen welcomes director of the Centers for Disease Control Dr. Rochelle Walensky and actor Utkarsh Ambudkar.
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64. Jennifer Lawrence, Ralph Macchio, The Flaming Lips ft. Nell Smith
45 minStephen welcomes actress Jennifer Lawrence, actor Ralph Macchio, and a musical performance by Nell & The Flaming Lips.
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67. Keanu Reeves, Genesis Owusu
45 minStephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves, and a musical performance by Genesis Owusu.
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68. Gayle King, Tig Notaro
45 minStephen welcomes journalist Gayle King and comic Tig Notaro.
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69. Bradley Cooper, Robert Finley, Dan Auerbach
45 minStephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper and a musical performance by Robert Finley & Dan Auerbach.
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70. Keanu Reeves, Caitriona Balfe
45 minStephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves takes “The Colbert Questionert” and actress Caitriona Balfe.
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71. Liev Schreiber, Allison Russell
45 minStephen welcomes actor Liev Schreiber and a musical performance by Allison Russell.
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72. Bradley Cooper, Corey Stoll, Geese
45 minStephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper, actor Corey Stoll, and a musical performance by Geese.
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73. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Ingrid Andress, Sam Hunt
45 minStephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and a musical performance by Ingrid Andress & Sam Hunt.
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74. Brian Cox, Samantha Bee
45 minStephen welcomes actor Brian Cox and TV personality Samantha Bee.
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75. Christine Baranski, Nation of Language
45 minStephen welcomes actress Christine Baranski and a musical performance by Nation of Language.
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76. Dionne Warwick, David Cross
45 minStephen welcomes singer Dionne Warwick and actor David Cross.
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77. Elvis Costello
45 minStephen welcomes musician Elvis Costello and a musical performance by Elvis Costello & the Imposters.
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78. Kristen Stewart, Jonathan Van Ness
45 minStephen welcomes actress Kristen Stewart and TV personality Jonathan Van Ness.
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79. Joy Reid, Thomas Middleditch
45 minStephen welcomes TV host Joy Reid and actor Thomas Middleditch.
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80. Adrien Brody, Lady Wray
45 minStephen welcomes actor Adrien Brody and a musical performance by Lady Wray.
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81. Kate Hudson, Oliver Hudson, St. Paul and the Broken Bones
45 minStephen welcomes actors Kate & Oliver Hudson and a musical performance by St. Paul & The Broken Bones.
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82. Marlee Matlin, Mackenzie Davis
45 minStephen welcomes actress Marlee Matlin and actress Mackenzie Davis.
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83. Whoopi Goldberg, Rep. Ro Khanna
45 minStephen welcomes TV personality Whoopi Goldberg and Rep. Ro Khanna.
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84. Clarissa Ward, Faith Hill, Aurora
45 minStephen welcomes CNN chief international correspondent Clarissa Ward, singer and actress Faith Hill, and a musical performance by Aurora.
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85. Tim McGraw, Martha Stewart
45 minStephen welcomes singer-songwriter Tim McGraw and TV personality Martha Stewart.
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86. Dua Lipa, 2 Chainz
45 minStephen welcomes singer Dua Lipa and a musical performance by 2 Chainz.
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87. Jeffrey Wright, Alex Borstein, Maxwell
45 minStephen welcomes actor Jeffrey Wright, actress Alex Borstein, and a musical performance by Maxwell.
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88. John Oliver, Future Islands
45 minStephen welcomes comic John Oliver and a musical performance by Future Islands.
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89. Daniel Craig, Doris Kearns Goodwin
45 minStephen welcomes actor Daniel Craig and biographer Doris Kearns Goodwin.
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90. Margaret Brennan, Adam Scott
45 minStephen welcomes CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan, and actor Adam Scott.
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91. Joseph Gordon-Levitt, alt-J
45 minStephen welcomes actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt and a musical performance by Alt-J.
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92. John Turturro, John Avlon
45 minStephen welcomes actor John Turturro and journalist John Avlon.
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93. John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri, Russell Howard
45 minStephen welcomes journalist John Heilemann, political adviser Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri, former White House communications director, and comic Russell Howard.
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94. Julia Ioffe, Thomas Lennon, Tears for Fears
45 minStephen welcomes journalist Julia Ioffe, actor Thomas Lennon, and a live performance by Tears for Fears.
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95. Sam Waterston, Sophia Bush, John Oliver
45 minStephen welcomes actor Sam Waterston, actress Sophia Bush, and “Rescue Dog Rescue” with John Oliver.
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96. Bob Odenkirk, Pusha T
45 minStephen welcomes actor Bob Odenkirk and a musical performance by Pusha T.
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97. Sen. Bernie Sanders, Big Thief
45 minStephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Big Thief.
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98. Andy Serkis, Fiona Hill
45 minStephen welcomes actor Andy Serkis and former Russia adviser to the White House Fiona Hill. Plus, a 15th anniversary celebration of Americone Dream.
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99. Kyle MacLachlan, Arian Moayed, Pusha T
45 minStephen welcomes actor Kyle MacLachlan, actor Arian Moayed, and a live performance by Pusha T.
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100. Anderson Cooper, Sutton Foster
45 minStephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and actress Sutton Foster.
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101. John C. Reilly, Kristin Chenoweth
45 minStephen welcomes actor John C. Reilly and actress Kristin Chenoweth.
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102. Michael McFaul, Denée Benton, Father John Misty
45 minStephen welcomes Amb. Michael McFaul, actress Denée Benton, and a musical performance by Father John Misty.
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103. Marie Yovanovitch, Martha Stewart, Rex Orange County
45 minStephen welcomes Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch, entrepreneur Martha Stewart, and a live performance by Rex Orange County.
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104. Aidy Bryant, Alex Edelman
45 minStephen welcomes actress Aidy Bryant and a live performance by comedian Alex Edelman.
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105. Sandra Bullock, Billy Strings
45 minStephen welcomes actress Sandra Bullock and a musical performance by Billy Strings.
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106. Anne Hathaway, Da'Vine Joy Randolph
45 minStephen welcomes actress Anne Hathaway and actress Da’Vine Joy Randolph.
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107. Michael Bublé, Rose Matafeo
45 minStephen welcomes singer Michael Bublé and actress Rose Matafeo, with a live performance by Michael Bublé.
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108. Chris Wallace, Wilmer Valderrama
45 minStephen welcomes journalist Chris Wallace and actor Wilmer Valderrama.
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109. Hannah Gadsby, Sandra Bullock, Buffalo Nichols
45 minStephen welcomes comic Hannah Gadsby, actress Sandra Bullock, and a musical performance by Buffalo Nichols.
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110. Elle Fanning, Ben Schwartz
45 minStephen welcomes actress Elle Fanning and actor Ben Schwartz.
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111. Jane Krakowski, James McAvoy, Arlo Parks
45 minStephen welcomes actress Jane Krakowski, actor James McAvoy, and a musical performance by Arlo Parks.
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112. John C. Reilly, Mandy Patinkin, Ken Burns
45 minStephen welcomes actor John C. Reilly, actor Mandy Patinkin, and filmmaker Ken Burns.
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113. Shaquille O'Neal, Mayim Bialik
45 minStephen welcomes sports analyst Shaquille O'Neal and actress Mayim Bialik.
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114. Jon Batiste, Oscar Isaac
45 minStephen welcomes musician Jon Batiste and actor Oscar Isaac.
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115. Anderson Cooper, Thomas Rhett
45 minStephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a live performance by Thomas Rhett.
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116. Pete Holmes, Elizabeth Alexander
45 minStephen welcomes comedian Pete Holmes and poet Elizabeth Alexander.
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117. Chance the Rapper, Beanie Feldstein
45 minStephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Chance the Rapper, and actress Beanie Feldstein.
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118. Molly Shannon, Rep. Cori Bush
45 minStephen welcomes actress Molly Shannon and Rep. Cori Bush.
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119. Claire Foy, Paul Bettany, Bright Eyes
45 minStephen welcomes actress Claire Foy, actor Paul Bettany, and a musical performance by Bright Eyes.
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120. Hugh Laurie, Spoon
45 minStephen welcomes actor Hugh Laurie and a musical performance by Spoon.
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121. Josh Brolin, The Who
45 minStephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin and a musical performance by The Who.
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122. Julia Roberts, Wilco
45 minStephen welcomes actress Julia Roberts and a musical performance by Wilco.
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123. Neil deGrasse Tyson, Emmy Blotnick
45 minStephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a performance by comedian Emmy Blotnick.
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124. Alexander Skarsgård, Jack White
45 minStephen welcomes actor Alexander Skarsgård and musician Jack White, with a live performance by Jack White.
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125. Jon Bernthal, Alton Brown
45 minStephen welcomes actor Jon Bernthal and TV chef Alton Brown!
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126. Jose Andres, Ron Howard, Emily Bazelon, Lucius featuring Sheryl Crow and Celisse
45 minStephen welcomes humanitarian Jose Andres, director Ron Howard, legal commentator Emily Bazelon, and a music performance by Lucius featuring Sheryl Crow and Celisse.
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127. Glenn Close, Sheryl Crow
45 minStephen welcomes actor Glenn Close and musician Sheryl Crow.
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128. Daniel Craig, Matt Walsh, Joy Oladokun
45 minStephen welcomes actor Matt Walsh. Does the Colbert Questionnaire with Daniel Craig. Musical performance by Joy Oladokun
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129. Chris O'Donnell, Elvis Costello
45 minStephen welcomes actor Chris O'Donnell and singer-songwriter Elvis Costello!
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130. Mark Esper, Judd Apatow
45 minStephen welcomes Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, and director Judd Apatow.
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131. Ricky Gervais, Trombone Shorty
45 minGuest Ricky Gervais talks about his comedy tour SuperNature followed by a performance from trombone and trumpet player Trombone Shorty.
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132. Antony Blinken, TWICE
45 minStephen speaks with the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, followed by a performance from the South Korean girl group TWICE.
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133. Mike Myers, Minha Kim
45 minMike Myers discusses his comedy series The Pentaverate in which he has many roles and Minha Kim talks on the renewal of the epic series Pachinko.
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134. Shaquille O'Neal, Sebastian Stan, Sharon Van Etten
45 minBasketball legend Shaquille O’Neal takes ”The Colbert Questionert,” Sebastian Stan talks on Pam and Tommy and indie-rock star Sharon Van Etten performs.
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135. Jennifer Connelly, Patti LuPone
45 minJennifer Connelly talks about Top Gun: Maverick and Tony award-winning Patti LuPone performs from the revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Company.
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136. Jacinda Ardern, Punch Brothers
45 minStephen welcomes Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and a musical performance performance by Punch Brothers.
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137. Michael Che, James Stavridis
45 minStephen welcomes comedian Michael Che and Admiral James Stavridis.
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138. Josh Brolin, Hugh Dancy
45 minStephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin, and actor Hugh Dancy.
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139. Jake Tapper, Joel Kim Booster
45 minGay Planet Earth. Breaking News. Jake Tapper discusses recent politics. Joel Kim Booster discusses Fire Island.
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140. Robert De Niro, Rosie Perez
45 minLate Show Presents: Meanwhile. Robert De Niro discusses the upcoming Tribeca Film Festival. Stephen and Robert De Niro acknowledge the death of Ray Liotta. Rosie Perez discusses Now & Then.
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141. Rep. Adam Schiff, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kurt Vile
45 min"Shoot Us With Shotguns". Dawn of the Planet of the Monkeypox. Representative Adam Schiff discusses recent politics. Chiwetel Ejiofor discusses The Man Who Fell to Earth. Kurt Vile performs "Mount Airy Hill (Way Gone)" from his album Watch My Moves.
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142. Jon Batiste, Simu Liu
45 minSpecial live episode following the January 6 Committee public hearing. The January 6th Show. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Jon Batiste takes the Colbert Questionert. Simu Liu discusses his new book, We Were Dreamers.
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143. Bryan Cranston, Sen. Raphael Warnock
45 minU-Heil. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Bryan Cranston discusses Jerry & Marge Go Large. Senator Raphael Warnock discusses recent politics and his new book, A Way Out of No Way.
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144. Bob Woodward, Carl Bernstein, Bonnie Raitt
45 minBob Woodward & Carl Bernstein discuss recent politics and the upcoming 50th anniversaries of the Watergate scandal and their book, All the President's Men. Bonnie Raitt performs "Blame It on Me" from her album Just Like That…
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145. Emma Thompson, Tom Segura
45 minFirst Drafts: Father's Day Cards, with Stephen's wife, Evie. Emma Thompson discusses Good Luck to You, Leo Grande. Tom Segura discusses his new book, I'd Like to Play Alone, Please.
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146. Tom Hanks, Regina Spektor
45 minLate Show Family Meeting with Tom Hanks. Tom Hanks discusses Elvis. Regina Spektor performs "Becoming All Alone" from her album Home, Before and After.
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147. Cory Booker, The Lumineers
45 minCyborgasm. Senator Cory Booker discusses recent politics. The Lumineers perform "A.M. Radio" from their album Brightside.
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148. Werner Herzog, Roger Waters
45 minFast Earl’s Fake Elector Depot. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Rescue Dog Rescue with Emma Thompson (new footage from June 15 episode). Werner Herzog discusses his new book, ‘The Twilight World’. Roger Waters performs a medley of ‘The Happiest Days of Our Lives’ and ‘Another Brick in the Wall (Part 3)’.
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149. Taika Waititi, David Sedaris
45 minWar for the Planet of the Monkeypox. Taika Waititi discusses ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ and his upcoming Star Wars film. David Sedaris discusses his new book, ‘Happy-Go-Lucky’.
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150. Beto O’Rourke, Matilda Lawler
45 minStranger Hearings. Jeffery Miller and Alphonso Horne sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Beto O’Rourke discusses recent politics. Matilda Lawler discusses ‘Station Eleven’.
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151. Wanda Sykes, Ronan Farrow
45 minLate Show Presents: Meanwhile. Wanda Sykes discusses ‘The Upshaws’. Ronan Farrow discusses ‘Endangered’.
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152. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Jimmie Allen
45 minRepresentative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez discusses recent politics. Jimmie Allen performs "Down Home" from his album ‘Tulip Drive’.
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153. Adam Kinzinger, Karl Urban, Stephen Sanchez
45 minRepresentative Adam Kinzinger discusses recent politics. Karl Urban discusses ‘The Boys’. Stephen Sanchez performs "Until I Found You" from his EP ‘Easy On My Eyes’.
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154. Heidi Klum, Ibram X. Kendi
45 minCrotch Wotch. The Late Show ’s Pride Month News Parade. Heidi Klum discusses ‘Making the Cut’ and ‘America’s Got Talent’. Ibram X. Kendi discusses his new books, ‘How to Raise an Antiracist’ and ‘Goodnight Racism’.
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155. Billy Crystal, Paul Hollywood
45 minBilly Crystal discusses ‘Mr. Saturday Night’. Paul Hollywood steps into the kitchen with Stephen and discusses his new book, ‘Bake’.
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156. Ethan Hawke, Courtney Barnett
45 minLate Show Presents: Meanwhile. Ethan Hawke discusses ‘The Last Movie Stars’. Courtney Barnett performs "Before You Gotta Go" from her album ‘Things Take Time, Take Time’.
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157. Ice-T, Michael Pollan
45 minBreaking Wind News. Rachael Price sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Stephen Colbert Presents: That’s Yeet: Dabbing on Fleek, Fam! Ice-T discusses his new book, ‘Split Decision’. Michael Pollan discusses his new book, ‘This Is Your Mind on Plants’.
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158. Chris Hayes, Jack White
45 minSpecial live episode following the January 6 Committee public hearing. Chris Hayes discusses recent politics. The Late Show Presents: Maybe Dropping Soon, with Jack White (new footage from April 20 episode). Jack White performs "If I Die Tomorrow" from his album ‘Entering Heaven Alive’.
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159. Jamie Raskin, Death Cab for Cutie
45 minEverybody’s Got Something to Hide Except Me and My Monkeypox. St. Vincent sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Cyborgasm. Representative Jamie Raskin discusses recent politics. Death Cab for Cutie performs "Here to Forever" from their forthcoming album ‘Asphalt Meadows’.
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160. Charlamagne tha God, Brett Gelman
45 min5 Little Monkeypox Jumping on the Bed. St. Vincent sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Charlamagne tha God discusses recent politics and ‘Hell of A Week’. Brett Gelman discusses ‘Stranger Things’.
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161. Amanda Seyfried, Stephen Merchant
45 minSt. Vincent sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Amanda Seyfried discusses ‘The Dropout’. Stephen Merchant discusses ‘The Outlaws’. Louis Cato performs "Look Within" from his album ‘Starting Now’, with Stay Human providing musical accompaniment.
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162. Jonathan Karl, BJ Novak, St. Vincent
45 minLate Show Presents: Meanwhile. St. Vincent sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Jonathan Karl discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Betrayal’. B.J. Novak discusses ‘Vengeance’.
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163. Patton Oswalt, Jennifer Granholm, James Taylor
45 minJames Taylor and Larry Goldings sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Patton Oswalt discusses ‘I Love My Dad’. Secretary Jennifer Granholm discusses recent politics.
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164. Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Bianca Cristovao, James Taylor
45 minJames Taylor and Larry Goldings sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Wasted Time: The Rise and Fall of Clock App for iPhone. Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett & Tommy Vietor discuss recent politics. Bianca Cristovao gives a stand-up performance.
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165. Ron Howard, Morfydd Clark, James Taylor
45 minJames Taylor and Larry Goldings sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Presents: Porcine-While. Ron Howard discusses ‘Thirteen Lives’. Morfydd Clark discusses ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’.
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166. James Taylor, Colman Domingo
45 minFact-Check Check! James Taylor and Larry Goldings sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Breaking News. James Taylor discusses his career in music. Colman Domingo discusses ‘Euphoria’ and ‘Rustin’.
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167. Luis Cato, Joe Walsh, Mindy Kaling, Senator Chris Murphy
45 minJoe Walsh sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Mindy Kaling discusses ‘Never Have I Ever’. Senator Chris Murphy discusses recent politics.
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168. Ben Stiller, D'Arcy Carden, Joe Walsh
45 minJoe Walsh sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Space News: Moon City News. Space News: Cured Space Meat. Space News: England in Space. Ben Stiller discusses ‘Severance’. D’Arcy Carden discusses ‘A League of Their Own’.
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169. Kieran Culkin, Run the Jewels, Joe Walsh
45 minJoe Walsh sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Kieran Culkin discusses ‘Succession’. Run the Jewels performs "A Few Words for the Firing Squad (Radiation)" from their album ‘RTJ4’.
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170. Karine Jean-Pierre, Tatiana Maslany, Joe Walsh
45 minJoe Walsh sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Severance: The Lost Scenes of Steve C. (special appearances by Tramell Tillman, John Turturro and Adam Scott). Stephen announces the departure of bandleader Jon Batiste. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre discusses recent politics. Tatiana Maslany discusses ‘She-Hulk: Attorney at Law’.
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