The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

President Trump lashed out after Iran boasted that America is “the losing side” in the war, the war is causing price hikes in everyday goods like condoms, Finnish pilots are so immature, and FBI Director Kash Patel denies drinking on the job. Stephen Colbert is joined by his longtime friend and “The Daily Show” host Jon Stewart to announce a HUGE drop of memorabilia for The Late Show’s charity auction. Visit http://colbertlateshow.com/ebay to bid on these one-of-a-kind items and grab a “The Last Show” t-shirt while you’re at it! All profits go directly to World Central Kitchen. Former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg returns to The Late Show to share what he’s been doing to help Democratic candidates across the country, and to issue a warning to his party ahead of the midterm elections.

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Stephen fixed Red Lobster’s new “Endless Shrimp” commercial, President Trump claimed he would have won the Vietnam war “very quickly,” and Spirit airlines could go out of business as the war against Iran roils the global energy supply. “This war did not have to be fought" says former Secretary of State John Kerry, who offers his expert perspective on Iran’s nuclear program and the goals President Trump’s team should pursue as they negotiate to end the war. Best-selling author Neil deGrasse Tyson’s latest book, “Take Me To Your Leader: Perspectives On Your First Alien Encounter,” is intended as an instruction manual to prepare Earth’s residents for contact with life from outer space. The book is available starting May 12th, find more information at https://neildegrassetyson.com/books/2026-05-take-me-to-your-leader.

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Pope Leo XIV would make a great hang on April 20th, people are concerned about President Trump after he made several depressing social media posts, and FBI Director Kash Patel is fighting back against reporting that he is getting drunk on the job. Acclaimed actor Don Cheadle says he prefers not to know when famous faces are going to be in the audience at his Broadway show. “Proof” is at the Booth Theater through July 19th, find tickets at proofbroadway.com. Jake Tapper reacts to President Trump’s complaint that CNN and other news organizations aren’t praising his negotiating prowess during the war against Iran, and presents Lord Of The Rings superfan Stephen Colbert with a painting of our host as Gollum to celebrate their many years of friendship. “The Lead with Jake Tapper” airs weeknights on CNN. 

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Comedian Josh Johnson is one of the hosts of "The Daily Show," where he takes great care not to break anything during his weeks behind the desk. His new comedy special, "Symphony," is out May 22nd on HBO.

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Comedy legend Rachel Dratch joins Stephen Colbert on The Late Show's Women's Hotline to take calls from real women with real issues that need fixing.

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