The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

The House Ethics Committee voted along party lines not to release their report on Trump’s pick for Attorney General, the President-elect announced he will nominate WWE executive Linda McMahon to run the Department of Education, Stephen takes a look at Dr. Oz’s history of medical quackery, and Jaguar released a ridiculous video to announce the luxury carmaker’s rebranding. Acclaimed actor Paul Mescal shared a rather intimate moment with the physical trainer who was hired to help him beef up for his starring role in “Gladiator II,” in theaters this Friday.

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President-elect Trump continues to staff his incoming administration with people he admires from TV, this time selecting Dr. Mehmet Oz to oversee Medicare and Medicaid, but where is Stephen Colbert’s job offer? Also we’re learning more racy details about the private life of Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense, and a school superintendent in Oklahoma wants kids to start their day with a Christian prayer for the President-elect. Former President Bill Clinton shares his misgivings about the court’s opinion that the American president has broad immunity to commit official acts that might otherwise be illegal for regular citizens. Mr. Clinton’s book, “Citizen: My Life After the White House,” is available now. 

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Elon Musk, RFK Jr. and Speaker Mike Johnson joined President-elect Trump for an in-flight meal of McDonald’s, we’re learning some lurid details from the House Ethics Committee report on Matt Gaetz, the Midwest is losing a treasured roadside attraction, and Stephen learns about some escaped flightless birds in South Carolina. Acclaimed actor Josh Brolin displays great affection for Stephen Colbert as the two discuss the success that has come Brolin’s way in the years since he quit drinking. Brolin’s new memoir, “From Under The Truck,” is available everywhere now. 

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Peabody-winning writer, producer and actress Sharon Horgan tells Stephen why she was initially terrified when it was time to start writing scripts for the second season of her hit show, "Bad Sisters." New episodes of "Bad Sisters" are out on Wednesdays on AppleTV+.

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Meanwhile... Don't watch so much TikTok on the toilet, a raccoon fell from the ceiling at New York's LaGuardia airport, and haunted hotels are marketing themselves to travelers who like spooky accommodations. And Stephen Colbert checks in on the rest of the world in his international news segment, "What's Going On Over There?"

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If you don't know his favorite sandwich or what he thinks happens when we die, do you really know legendary rapper and entrepreneur Curtis Jackson?

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America’s most prominent vaccine skeptic will soon be responsible for the nation’s health and wellbeing, President-elect Trump’s selection of Matt Gaetz for Attorney General has spooked his Republican congressional colleagues, and Trump’s pick for Director of National Intelligence may be a Russian asset. Oscar-winning actor Billy Bob Thornton tells Stephen about the earliest days of his career in Hollywood and some of the good advice he received from industry vets. Stick around for more with Billy Bob Thornton and watch “Landman,” premiering Sunday on Paramount+.

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President-elect Donald Trump’s staffing choices for his incoming administration are surprising many, especially his pick of Rep. Matt Gaetz for Attorney General. Meanwhile, current President Joe Biden welcomed his rival to The White House for a civil discussion about the coming transfer of power. The accolades continue to pour in for Zoe Saldaña’s performance in the new film “Emilia Pérez,” which gave the actress an opportunity to connect with her roots and perform dialogue entirely in Spanish for the first time in her career. Stick around for more with Zoe Saldaña and watch “Emilia Pérez,” streaming now on Netflix. 

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President-elect Donald Trump is rewarding loyal surrogates with cabinet positions, Rudy Giuliani says he’s too broke to buy food, Americans looking to avoid another Trump term are searching for ways to move abroad, and a contestant on “Wheel of Fortune” went viral after failing to solve the puzzle. Stephen Colbert reveals People’s Sexiest Man Alive 2024 exclusively on “The Late Show.” Congratulations to the very sexy John Krasinski! Grab your copy of People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive issue on newsstands now and stick around for more with John Krasinski! Special thanks to Chris Evans, aka People’s Sexiest Man Alive 2022.

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Wildfires are ablaze across New York and New Jersey, the first “Wicked” movie merch to arrive is rated X, we’re getting to know Trump’s choice for White House Chief of Staff, and Stephen Colbert has more on the escapees from Monkey Island. Javier Bardem puts the success of Netflix’s “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” in context and says that true crime dramas are popular all over the world. “Monsters” is streaming now on Netflix.

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