Stephen and his producer Becca talk about the 60th anniversary of The Beatles' first US tour, including an historic pitstop at The Late Show's very own Ed Sullivan Theater. Listen as Stephen breaks down the nearly 100-year history of his current workplace ahead of this extra long Paul McCartney interview from 2019, when Stephen divulged his personal connection to McCartney's music in a conversation about legacy, grief, and a little old band called The Beatles.
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Paul McCartney (Extended) | Colbert Classic

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Meanwhile... You can grab new Eggo-branded high tops while supplies last, Stephen has to give “the talk” to older Americans, Wendy’s is giving out free nuggets on Wednesdays, a judge in Texas ruled that tacos are Mexican-style sandwiches, a Florida man was apprehended after stealing Pokémon cards, and Stephen reports on America’s rapidly shrinking attention spans. 
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Meanwhile | Eggo Sneakers, Tacos Are Sandwiches

Comedian Michelle Buteau tells Stephen the first joke she wrote as an aspiring stand-up, and encourages everyone to come out to Radio City Music Hall on June 6th when she will become the first woman to tape a comedy special on that legendary stage. Her new film “Babes” opens in theaters this Friday.
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Michelle Buteau | "Babes"

MAGA congressmen attended Trump’s hush money trial to support the defendant, New York’s mayor Eric Adams has a new plan to deal with the city’s rat problem, and a runaway raccoon won the hearts of pro soccer fans. If you don’t know whether he prefers dogs or cats, or which action movie is his favorite, do you really know comedy legend David Letterman? Watch as Stephen probes the mind of his “The Late Show” predecessor.
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David Letterman's Colbert Questionert | Cohen Out With A Bang

President Biden and Donald Trump will go head to head in two televised debates, Secretary of State Antony Blinken thought Ukrainians would be cheered up by a performance of “Rockin’ in the Free World,” and another yacht was sunk by orcas in the Strait of Gibraltar. Arizona officials say they can’t find Rudy Giuliani, despite the disgraced former mayor announcing his location every time he goes live on social media. And when Emmy Award-winning journalist George Stephanopoulos interviews GOP lawmakers and Trump surrogates on “This Week” and “Good Morning America,” he starts every conversation by asking if they accept the results of the 2020 presidential election. Stick around for more with George and check out his latest book, “The Situation Room,” available now.
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George Stephanopoulos | Up For Debate

Michael Cohen’s testimony in Trump’s hush money trial reveals a man who likes to act like a mafia boss, Melania Trump suggested her husband brush off the “Access Hollywood” tape as “locker room talk,” and the former president’s congressional allies are giving dumb speeches outside the courthouse. Jennifer Hudson learned to never wear her house shoes out at night after she found herself underdressed at a Diana Ross concert. “The Jennifer Hudson Show” airs weekdays nationwide. 
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Paul McCartney (Extended) | Colbert Classic

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