The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

Trump Administration officials are gathering to create a strategy for putting the Jeffrey Epstein scandal to rest, ICE is relaxing its recruiting standards, RFK Jr. is cutting funding for mRNA vaccine research, and the president wants to eliminate two satellites responsible for measuring carbon dioxide emissions. Actor Josh Brolin gives a sneak peek at the character he plays in the upcoming “Knives Out” sequel. Brolin’s latest film, “Weapons,” is in theaters this Friday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump appeared on the White House roof today for some reason, a new poll found everyone in the his administration is deeply unpopular, people are speculating about the reason for Ghislaine Maxwell’s transfer to a prison known as “Club Fed,” and voters are letting GOP lawmakers know they’re unhappy about the Big Beautiful Bill. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker promises to protect the Texas Democrats who fled their state to prevent GOP lawmakers from enacting a gerrymandered redistricting plan. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Dr. Francis Collins, the former director of the National Institutes of Health, talks about the devastating consequences of President Trump’s attack on America’s scientists and why many are now taking their work overseas. Dr. Collins’s new book, “The Road to Wisdom,” is out now. Originally aired July 16th, 2025. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meanwhile… An orgy in the U.K. was so loud it upset the neighbors, scientists recommend people get 7,000 steps per day to stay healthy, Jennifer Lopez released a sexy new song celebrating her birthday, and singer Harry Styles has his own line of sex toys. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this extended interview with Stephen Colbert, Michigan Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin talks about the politicization of intelligence under President Trump, warns that Democrats need to stop being polite and embrace “alpha energy,” and argues that Israel’s war on Gaza is not helping the long-term cause of the Jewish state. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump’s tariffs are set to kick in on August 1st, school kids will soon be required to pass a new Presidential Fitness Test, the musical tastes of some well-known people were leaked after a Spotify hack, and disgraced lawyer Alan Dershowitz was denied service by a pierogi vendor on Martha’s Vineyard. In this extended conversation with Stephen Colbert, former Vice President Kamala Harris explains why she opted not to run for governor of California and argues that anyone capitulating to President Trump is “completely naive” about the consequences. Her new book, “107 Days,” will be available starting September 23rd. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The EPA is seeking to scrap limits on greenhouse gas emissions, America’s fertility rate hit an all-time low, and the president’s son weighed in on the Sydney Sweeney American Eagle eugenics controversy. Legendary actor Liam Neeson reveals that he and Pamela Anderson take part in a threesome in “The Naked Gun,” which marked Neeson’s first time working with an intimacy coordinator on set. “The Naked Gun” is in theaters this Friday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen Colbert and Jamie Lee Curtis get caught in a "Freaky Tuesday." Republicans want to put President Trump’s name on The Kennedy Center, American taxpayers can send the government extra money via Venmo, Trump is suing the owner of The Wall Street Journal over stories linking him to Jeffrey Epstein, and the president’s latest executive order makes it legal to preach religion to your coworkers at a government office. Oscar and Emmy-winner Jamie Lee Curtis makes her first visit to The Late Show and spills the beans about Stephen Colbert’s budding bromance with her husband, Christopher Guest. Watch her in the new film, “Freakier Friday,” opening in theaters August 8th. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scotland welcomed President Trump with protests and questions about Jeffrey Epstein, speculation is raging about what was said at a meeting between the president’s lawyer and convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell, FCC chairman Brendan Carr approved the merger between Paramount and Skydance, and the president is threatening to revoke the broadcast licenses of ABC and NBC. Podcast kingpins Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang tell Stephen what to watch out for when they kick off their new awards show, “The Las Culturistas Culture Awards.” Watch it August 5th on Bravo or stream it the next day on Peacock. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Acclaimed actor and director Molly Gordon reveals the sordid details of her summers at theater camp and talks about directing the new comedy, “Oh, Hi!,” which is in theaters now. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meanwhile... Moms are selling breast milk to bodybuilders, and actress Emma Watson got caught speeding. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stand up comedian, author and actress Leanne Morgan has some advice for people seeking the long-lasting marriage. Her show "Leanne" premieres on Netflix on July 31st. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump denied that the Attorney General told him his name is in the Jeffrey Epstein files, the GOP-led House voted to subpoena the files, the Justice Department met with imprisoned Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell today, and the government is promising not to regulate the artificial intelligence industry. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro talks about the arson attack against his family’s residence, and what he learned about the power of prayer. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's getting hot under another heat dome, Pat Bondi said Trump's name was in the Epstein files back in May, and Trump gloats over his latest media settlement. Next, the thing you have to know about the second act, dear podcast listeners, is that Stephen Colbert and Steve Buscemi are inside a hot air balloon gondola. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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For the next ten months Stephen Colbert can finally speak unvarnished truth to power, including in response to the president’s post celebrating The Late Show’s cancellation, and about the creepy birthday letter Donald Trump sent to his good pal Jeffrey Epstein. Emmy-winner Sandra Oh shares how thrilled she is to be working alongside the talented cast of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” as they prepare for opening night in Central Park. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actress and playwright Liza Colón-Zayas, who recently took home an Emmy Award for her performance in the hit series “The Bear,” entertains Stephen with stories from behind the scenes of her award-winning night. Season four of “The Bear” is streaming now on Hulu. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meanwhile… Japanese researchers downloaded all of Netflix in just one second, a man was caught smuggling spiders, African chimpanzees are sporting a new fashion trend this season, and Stephen reports on one of the most Florida-coded stories of all time. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedian and actor Meg Stalter gives a preview of what to expect from her new series, “Too Much,” which is streaming now on Netflix. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices