In this Colbert Classic from 2019, Trevor Noah takes the wheel (and our host's desk) to ask Stephen about the most important elements of a late night show in the era of Trump, one of which is pizza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lend your ears to Stephen Colbert's deep psychological probe into the mind of his dear friend Jon Stewart, when he administered The Colbert Questionert to the "The Problem with Jon Stewart" host this past fall. What's the ideal bread-to-ingredient ratio in Jon's perfect sandwich? Tune in to find out! The Late Show Pod Show will be dropping more of your favorite Colbert Classics with stars like Jon Oliver, Trevor Noah, and Amy Sedaris throughout the next week before returning with all new episodes on February 14th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We don’t know what song Rudy Giuliani sang in his controversial appearance on “The Masked Singer,” but we have a hunch why some protestors at the “Freedom Convoy” in Ottawa are waving a flag that has nothing to do with Canada. Stephen welcomes his sweetheart Evie McGee Colbert for this special Valentine’s Day edition of The Late Show’s First Drafts. Then, the amazing Dua Lipa returns to The Late Show to celebrate the launch of her Service95 newsletter. Listen as the pop star turns the tables on our host and interviews him for her new podcast, “At Your Service.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Groundhog Day, but rodents predicting the weather aren't as accurate as the holiday cracks them up to be... and the NFL is reeling from new revelations of racism and unethical behavior detailed in a lawsuit by former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores. Meanwhile, Domino’s is encouraging customers to be their own delivery drivers, but if you drive a Tesla you might want to check the brakes first. And Tim McGraw, who stars in “1883” on Paramount+, stops by to tell Stephen what it was like wearing itchy period costumes on set, and working alongside legendary actor Sam Elliot. Next up, our dear friend Martha Stewart returns to the show with a bottle of Martha’s Chard and some fun ideas for a romantic Valentine’s Day. Listen as she reveals what it takes to impress her on a first date, and check out more of her delicious ideas at martha.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen kicks off Black History Month with a look at some disturbing new state laws which limit what can be taught about racism in schools. Then, Stephen breaks down the latest news about the standoff between Russia and the U.S. over Ukraine, and the curious sense of calm that’s evident on the streets in that country. CNN Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward joins Stephen live from Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine with an update about the Russian troop buildup, analysis of Vladimir Putin’s strategic options, and the mood on the ground among the Ukrainian public. Next, Faith Hill makes her first visit to The Late Show to celebrate the premiere of her new Paramount+ series, “1883,” a prequel to the wildly popular series, “Yellowstone,” and she reveals a bit of how she and her husband and co-star Tim McGraw prepare for their scenes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen recaps the weekend’s big football news, including the retirement rumors swirling around Tom Brady, and looks at some self-incriminating comments made by the former president at a rally in Texas. Meanwhile… Stephen looks at a dubious plan to use a virus to splice blockchain code with the DNA of a live rodent. What could go wrong? Then, EGOT winner and moderator of “The View,” Whoopi Goldberg, stops by to talk about how she unexpectedly became part of the news after this morning’s episode. Stick around for more from the amazing Whoopi Goldberg, and catch her upcoming film project, “Caught In His Web,” when it premieres on Lifetime on February 19th. And California congressman Rep. Ro Khanna makes his first visit to The Late Show to chat with Stephen about Big Tech’s influence over our lives and why he believes an ‘Internet Bill of Rights’ is needed. Learn more about Rep. Khanna’s work in his new book, “Dignity in a Digital Age.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While the Northeast braces for a wild winter storm, residents of Florida are being warned about frozen lizards falling from the trees. In election news, daytime TV host Dr. Oz is struggling to connect with GOP power brokers as he preps for a senate run in Pennsylvania. Meanwhile… You might want to think twice before you treat your special someone to Valentine’s Day dinner at White Castle this year. Then, the fabulous Marlee Matlin (joined by her interpreter, Jack) makes her first visit to The Late Show to celebrate the release of her new film, “CODA,” on Apple TV+. Matlin chats with Stephen about her decades-long efforts to coax Hollywood into hiring more deaf actors, writers, and directors, and increasing deaf representation on screen. Check out “CODA,” which stands for Child Of Deaf Adults, streaming now on Apple TV+. Next up, “Station Eleven” star Mackenzie Davis stops by to chat with Stephen about the new season of her pandemic-themed show, and how her relationship with the works of Shakespeare has changed over the years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fox News is way off the mark with their “credible” speculation that VP Harris will be President Biden’s nominee for the Supreme Court, and Stephen has a song for Senator Ron Johnson who thinks society has no duty to take care of children. Next up, a Gaetz-Gaete Up-Gaete: Friends flip on Matt Gaetz over drug-fueled sex parties. Then, the only at-home covid test guaranteed to be available right now is "OccupalMAX," and it isn’t like other Covid-19 tests, because it’s not one! And famous siblings Kate and Oliver Hudson have a fun, close relationship but they are no different than most families when it comes to competing for attention from their parents and each other. Hear more from both of Goldie Hawn’s kids on their podcast, “Sibling Revelry,” available wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is retiring, Russia is poised to invade Ukraine, and Boris Johnson can't have his cake and eat it at a non-socially-distanced "work event," too. Next, fashion expert and Late Show writer Eliana Kwartler goes over the latest textile trends with Stephen and dishes on which retro styles are making a comeback. And Stephen welcomes movie star Adrien Brody to talk about his new film, "Clean," in theaters and on demand this Friday, as well as his past as a birthday party magician and his guest role on the latest season of "Succession." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden’s hot mic moment revealed a man who has had enough of that reporter’s shenanigans, and there’s something strange about the way Tucker Carlson is promoting Russia’s side of the story when covering the crisis in Ukraine. Meanwhile… Stephen launches his newest Meanwhile sub-segment, “Queenwhile,” with a look at the remarkable story of a female monarch in Japan. Next, the host of MSNBC’s “The ReidOut,” Joy Reid, returns to The Late Show to talk with Stephen about some of the biggest news stories of the moment. And Thomas MIddleditch shares stories from behind the scenes of his CBS sitcom, “B Positive,” where he gets to act alongside showbiz legends like Ben Vereen and Jane Seymore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russia’s buildup of troops on the Ukraine border has NATO countries scrambling their fighter planes and President Biden considering the use of ground troops. Next up, Stephen answers kids' questions! If you have a kid who has a question for Stephen, post it to social media using the tag #ColbertKidQuestions and you may see your kid on a future episode of The Late Show! And Kristen Stewart returns to The Late Show for a two-part interview and talks to Stephen about what it was like to portray Princess Diana in her latest film, “Spencer.” On their new Netflix show, “Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness,” our good friend JVN gets to take an inquisitive look at topics as varied as insects, skyscrapers, figure skating, hair, gender identity and more. Listen as they tell Stephen about learning to garden during the pandemic, and the lengths they will go to in order to defend the veggies from predators. “Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness” premieres this Friday on Netflix, check it out!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen previews an exclusive new dining experience coming to New York City, and speculates as to which powerful men are on the list of eight “John Does” who could soon be exposed for alleged crimes committed with Jeffrey Epstein. Meanwhile… Stephen reacts to news that scientists have named a newly-discovered species of frag after climate activist Greta Thunberg. Next, Stephen kicks off his three part interview with rock legend Elvis Costello with a special “thank you” for the artist whose music played a key role in a wonderful and bittersweet moment Stephen shared with his mother near the end of her life. Stick around to hear these old pals talk about music, life, The Beatles, and Costello's new album, "The Boy Named If." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden is taking heat for his loose talk about Putin and Ukraine at yesterday’s marathon press conference, while Mitch McConnell’s slip of the tongue about African American voters revealed more than the Senator likely intended. Also, the folks who make M&Ms unveiled updated looks for their candy-coated mascots, intended to represent a more dynamic and progressive world. Next, music legend Dionne Warwick makes her first visit to The Late Show for this two part interview that kicks off with a look at milestone moments in Ms. Warwick’s career, like her appearances on the “Ed Sullivan Show” and the pep talk she received from Nina Simone backstage at the Apollo Theater. Then, David Cross, star of the new comedy special, “I’m From The Future,” makes some brave choices during his first Late Show appearance since 2019, including showing up to his interview wearing a turtleneck that covered his entire head. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Experts believe the U.S. may soon be past the worst of the Omicron wave, and the Attorney General in New York has begun showing her cards in the years-long investigation of allegations of fraud at the former president’s family businesses. Next up, Stephen Colbert takes a look at how the world’s wealthiest people are spending their billions during the pandemic. And our dear friend Christine Baranski stops by for a three part interview with Stephen Colbert and pays tribute to her late friend Stephen Sondheim and talks about sharing her “actor’s dream” with him during one of their final conversations before he passed. Check out “The Gilded Age” when it premieres on HBO and HBO Max on January 24th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

American treasure Stevie Wonder urged senators to protect voting rights in a video released yesterday, and a newscaster in Guadalajara sounded off against anti-vaxxers in a fiery rant on live TV. In tonight's Pod Show exclusive, Stephen vents to Jon about covid anxieties and contagious pumas. Meanwhile… Stephen helps the ubiquitous earworm “Baby Shark” song celebrate a milestone, and helps our head writer Opus Moreschi answer a tricky question from his father. Then, “Succession” star and author of the new memoir, “Putting the Rabbit in the Hat,” Brian Cox joins Stephen for a two-part interview that kicks off with a look back at his parents, his childhood in Scotland, and the experiences that cemented his desire to become an entertainer. Next, our good friend Samantha Bee stops by to celebrate the 200th episode of her namesake TBS show, “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee,” and explain to Stephen what she means when she says this season will be “nut-nut.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden is no longer confident that he and Senate Democrats will prevail in their push to pass voting rights legislation, and we’re learning more about the former president’s nefarious efforts to corrupt the 2020 census and the bureaucratic heroes who thwarted him. Up next, a Late Show Pod Show exclusive: Stephen tells Jon Batiste how he really feels about potential future covid variants. And romance is always evolving, and it can be hard to keep up with the latest terminology around dating - our host is here to help with the latest edition of “Stephen Colbert’s Romansplaining.” Then, Senator Elizabeth Warren returns to The Late Show for a three part interview with Stephen, which kicks off with a frank assessment of the filibuster and the challenges of passing voting rights legislation. Stay tuned to hear Stephen challenge Sen. Warren to justify the very existence of the U.S. Senate in this era of filibuster-fueled gridlock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen brings you another edition of “Disinformation Station” in an attempt to debunk some of the latest crazy covid cures, and that pillow guy has employed some very fuzzy math in his latest attempt to overturn the 2020 election results. Meanwhile… A baseball team mascot recently learned a valuable lesson in how to crop photos for social media. Next, if you don’t know his favorite smell, or the most-used app on his phone, do you really know “Nightmare Alley” and “Licorice Pizza” star Bradley Cooper? Then Corey Stoll talks Shakespeare with Stephen, and confesses that he has no interest in joining the 1% despite portraying one of them in “Billions” on Showtime. And every night before the show, Stephen answers a few questions from his live studio audience. This time, he fields hard-hitting inquiries about South Carolina barbecue, what he misses most about his home state, the perfect pizza, his facial hair, and no conversation with Stephen Colbert is complete without a "Lord of The Rings" deep dive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen’s faith in the Justice Department was restored today when ten so-called Oath Keepers were charged with sedition for their participation in the Jan. 6th attack. In covid news, experts think Omicron has hit its peak in the United States, with case numbers on the East Coast already starting to fall. Next, to celebrate the NFL post-season, we got famous film directors and the NFL to come together For Stephen's Super Bowl Special last year, debuting for the first time in front of his live studio audience. Then “Ray Donovan” himself, Liev Schreiber, returns to The Late Show for a three part interview with Stephen Colbert. Listen as they kick things off with a look at how Liev spent his holidays, playing music on an old Casio keyboard while quarantined on vacation in Chile. Catch Liev in “Ray Donovan: The Movie,” available now on Showtime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Fauci predicts that Omicron will infect “just about everybody” in this country, but there are reasons to be hopeful because scientists announced that cannabis may help the body fight off the coronavirus. Next, Stephen gives an update on small business owner Zack Redmon, whose Redmon’s Popcorn shop was temporarily forced to close after the #ColbertSmallBizBump sent scores of hungry customers, and the health department, to his doorstep. Redmon’s is back in business and to celebrate, we got them an expensive billboard in Times Square for the rare Double Bump! Then, if you don’t know his favorite action movie, or what he thinks happens when we die, do you really know Keanu Reeves? Get to know the man behind “The Matrix” in this edition of The Colbert Questionert. And finally, Caitríona Balfe, star of the film “Belfast,” returns to The Late Show to celebrate her SAG Award nomination and to discuss the way the film portrays the human side of the events known as “The Troubles.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Fauci clashed with senators at a hearing, taking Sen. Rand Paul to task over his fundraising tactics and referring to Sen. Roger Marshall as “a moron” in a candid moment caught on tape. Meanwhile… Dolphin science just took a huge leap forward, and human science tells us it’s not weird to stare at our own faces during meetings. Next, Bradley Cooper returns to The Late Show to talk to Stephen about the character he plays in the fantastic new film, “Nightmare Alley.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While America grapples with a massive surge in Omicron cases, scientists in Cyprus are tracking dozens of infections they attribute to a new variant that combines elements of Delta and Omicron. Elsewhere, Rep. Jim Jordan announced he will not cooperate with the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6th insurrection. And this year’s Consumer Electronics Show featured an array of predictably upsetting new gadgets, including a furry robot that nibbles on your fingers. Stephen Colbert reviews all the new gear in the latest edition of his forward-looking technology segment, “Cyborgasm.” Gayle King, co-host of ‘CBS Mornings,’ joins us to mark her 10 year anniversary at CBS and to share a sweet home video of the greeting her grandson received when visiting Oprah’s house for the first time. Next, Tig Notaro, who stars in ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ on Paramount+, still hasn’t tried the industrial-sized cotton candy machine Stephen sent her as a gift years ago. Catch Tig’s ‘Hello Again’ comedy tour - dates and ticket information are available at http://www.tignotaro.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leaving your crappy job this year? Your boss may be forced to replace you with a robot. Did you storm the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6th? You might see yourself in this edition of The Late Show’s 'Seditionist Round Up Roundup.' Meanwhile... In crime news, a Florida man is maintaining his innocence after police found cocaine and methamphetamine wrapped around his penis during a traffic stop. Next up: Tom Hanks and Stephen traded their favorite Dick Cavett moments and dove deep into the psyche of the beloved movie star in the very first Colbert Questionert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One year after a violent mob ransacked the U.S. Capitol, Stephen looks back at The Late Show’s spontaneous live episode from that night, and listens as President Biden blames the former president without mentioning him by name. Our good friend John Dickerson, Chief Political Analyst for CBS News, returns to the show to chat about the one year anniversary of the Jan. 6th insurrection. Listen as John tells Stephen about his experiences reporting the news during the riot, and shares why he feels the story of Jan. 6th is far from over. And Corey Hawkins returns to the show to talk about his latest role, acting alongside Denzel Washington in the new film, “The Tragedy of Macbeth,” streaming now on Apple TV+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It appears that Fox News host Sean Hannity had advance knowledge of the former president’s plans for the Jan 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol, and Stephen Colbert has a special song to help everyone understand the CDC’s updated Covid-19 quarantine guidelines. Next, young people are falling for online scams at alarming rates, so Stephen invited certified young person and self-described internet safety expert, Eliana Kwartler, to offer some tips on how to surf the web without losing your money. And Senator Amy Klobuchar joins Stephen for a three-part interview to discuss the events of January 6, 2021 and what she has been doing since that day to bring the perpetrators to justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida’s surgeon general announced the state’s new plan to combat the Omicron wave: stop testing so much. Further north, drivers on Interstate 95 in Virginia were still stuck in their cars on Tuesday evening after a storm left thousands of cars stuck in the snow. Meanwhile… a new study reveals that hamsters are able to hold their liquor better than anyone else in the animal kingdom. Up next, Jennifer Lawrence takes The Colbert Questionert, because if you don’t know her favorite sandwich, or which animal she fears most, do you really know the star of “Don’t Look Up?” And “Cobra Kai” star Ralph Macchio says his show is so popular because the writers and producers have a deep love and respect for the “Karate Kid” movies and those who have been lifelong fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Cohen’s tipsy rant about NYC’s mayor must have distracted CNN producers on New Year’s Eve, when several Twitter pranksters managed to get their NSFW usernames displayed on screen. Elsewhere, more details are coming to light about why the former president stayed silent for over three hours as a mob of his supporters ransacked the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. The Director of the CDC, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, makes a special visit to the show to talk Omicron, the science behind the CDC’s updated guidance for isolating after a Covid-19 infection, and responds to a recent comment by Dr. Anthony Fauci who suggested Americans may soon be able to test out of isolation after 5 days. And the star of the hit CBS comedy, “Ghosts,” Utkarsh Ambudkar tells Stephen about his role on the show and then treats our host to a freestyle rap about our host’s favorite topic, the “Lord of the Rings” films. Catch Utkarsh every Thursday in “Ghosts” on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every night before the show, our host takes a few questions from the audience. This time, he shared some advice for a newlywed couple, and weighed in on an existential question: what's up with Chicago-style pizza? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The author of "Where the Deer and the Antelope Play: The Pastoral Observations of One Ignorant American Who Loves to Walk Outside," Nick Offerman, texts his famous buddies Jeff Tweedy and George Saunders a video message from Stephen Colbert and our Late Show audience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fabulous Issa Rae returned to The Late Show this fall to preview the fifth and final season of "Insecure," now streaming on HBO Max, and tells Stephen how she dealt with the pressure of writing an ending to the popular series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Keaton was thrilled to be back in NYC for his visit to The Late Show, and he confirmed that he can still fit into the Bat Suit he wore in the seminal 1989 film. Keaton describes the real life actions of the Purdue Pharma executives depicted in "Dopesick," the Hulu limited series he stars in and executive produced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not unlike Netflix's pitching process, Stephen let a room of children write their own holiday movie in 2018. The result? "Santa Fight: Saving the Holiday from Atnas," starring Bryan Cranston, Laura Linney, Nick Kroll, Rachel Dratch, and John Oliver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A trio who give new meaning to the words "triple threat," Selena Gomez, Martin Short and Steve Martin, joined Stephen Colbert earlier this fall to talk about collaborating on their Hulu show, "Only Murders in the Building." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen wanted to give his fans a nice, wholesome, family-friendly holiday music video for Christmas in 2017. Killer Mike and El-P from Run The Jewels had other plans. Enjoy this Christmas Colbert Classic and more Pod Show exclusives until The Late Show Pod Show is back with all new episodes in the new year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lenard McKelvey, AKA Charlamagne Tha God, tells Stephen what he has planned for upcoming episodes of "Tha God's Honest Truth," his new late night show which airs Friday nights at 10/9c on Comedy Central and streams on Paramount+ and is Executive Produced by Stephen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Earlier this fall, Stephen traveled to the planet Arrakis to meet "Dune" stars Zendaya and Timothée Chalamet, who told him how hard they worked to land the roles of Chani and Paul in the highly anticipated film by Denis Villeneuve. Superfan Stephen Colbert plays a little game he calls "Duner or Later" to see how well they know their history. "Dune" is streaming on HBO Max. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6th came after a half dozen Republican lawmakers developed a blueprint to publicly hammer home the idea that the election was tainted, and plotted to disrupt the certification of Joe Biden’s victory. Elsewhere, Stephen Colbert performed a special song to cheer up theatergoers who missed their Broadway shows last night due to Covid closures. And our annual Late Show Christmas Cartoon is back! It's Christmas Eve, and Santa is about to certify the Naughty & Nice List in the Klaus of Representatives, when he's interrupted by a "Stop the Sleigh" rally, fueled by the shadowy internet cult "Scrooge-Anon." Will Christmas survive a full-scale tinsel-rection led by Ted Cruz and Marjorie Taylor Greene? Only Santa and Mrs. Claus stand in their un-merry way. Next, CNN's Anderson Cooper takes shots of tequila with Stephen and watches footage of himself drunk on the air while hosting CNN’s “New Years Eve Live” with Andy Cohen. Tune in this year to see what trouble Anderson gets in while hosting the ball drop in Times Square. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rep. Jim Jordan and the rest of the Republican Caucus are accessories to the Jan. 6th coup attempt, and they are doing everything they can to prevent Congress and the public from hearing about what happened that day and who was behind it. Next, a big trend emerged in Google's Year in Search 2021: people want to heal, and Stephen Colbert’s “Lord of the Rings” rap celebrates 20 years of the greatest trilogy in movie history - thanks to Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, Hugo Weaving, Andy Serkis, Orlando Bloom, Viggo Mortensen, Method Man, Killer Mike, and Anna Kendrick for helping Stephen and Jon Batiste honor the number one trilly. Denzel Washington returns to the show to talk Shakespeare with Stephen and preview his new film, “The Tragedy of Macbeth,” which hits theaters on Christmas Day and streams on Apple TV+ beginning January 14th. And the amazing Maggie Gyllenhaal returns to the show to tell Stephen about making her directorial debut with the new film, “The Lost Daughter,” which is in theaters this Friday and streaming on Netflix on December 31st. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jan. 6th committee is examining text messages that Mark Meadows received during the attack on the U.S. Capitol, including several revealing messages sent by personalities at Fox News. Meanwhile… You won’t believe the raunchy titles in the new slate of holiday movies Stephen Colbert is releasing this year. The star of “The Witcher” on Netflix, Henry Cavill, stops by for a two part interview with Stephen Colbert which starts with a comparison of Cavill’s Superman costume to those worn by earlier versions of the Man of Steel. The amazing Jonathan Groff returns to the show with stories from the set of “The Matrix Resurrections,” in which he gets a rare chance to play a bad guy. “The Matrix Resurrections” is in theaters and on HBO Max on December 22nd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol is turning up the heat on administration officials involved with the insurrection, like former Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, who handed over a PowerPoint document filled with "extreme plans" to overturn the 2020 election; and It’s the end of an era at Fox News as veteran journalist Chris Wallace announced that he’s leaving to join CNN’s streaming service. Tonight’s “More Show” segment is brought to you by DoorDash’s DashPass, which we just found out does more than food. Then, a couple years ago our drummer Joe Saylor got his own spinoff show, “Jazz Cowboy,” which has become such a big hit on CBS that it’s now getting its own spinoff series, “Jazz Cowboy: Cyber,” featuring Paul Giamatti! And Keanu Reeves returns to the show to talk to Stephen about his new film, “The Matrix Resurrection,” and talks about the journey his character Thomas Anderson has taken over the course of the series. “The Matrix Resurrection” is in theaters and on HBO Max starting December 22nd.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pope Francis raised some eyebrows at the Vatican this week when he said extramarital sex sins aren't that "serious," and Stephen shines a spotlight on the latest democracy derailing dingus in trouble for his actions on January 6th. And Evie McGee Colbert makes a special appearance to ring in the holiday season, with First Drafts: Christmas cards. Then, Sting takes the Colbert Questionert - and if you don’t know his favorite sandwich or what he thinks happens when we die, do you really know Sting? Finally, star of the new series, “Joe Pickett,” David Alan Grier, returns to the show and explains to Stephen why the Tony Award is statistically the hardest to win, and in this Pod Show exclusive extended cut, compares notes with Stephen on the new "Beatles: Get Back" documentary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The folks at Fox News continue to play the victim after their Christmas tree was torched by an arsonist in New York, while in Washington the U.S. Senate showed how out of step they are with the challenges America faces by holding a pointless vote to overturn President Biden’s vaccine mandate for businesses. Meanwhile… Our good friend over at goop released a holiday promotional video, and you won’t believe what Gwyneth is stuffing in Stephen Colbert’s stocking. And Michael B. Jordan, the star of “A Journal For Jordan,” gets some advice from Stephen Colbert as he prepares for his directorial debut in the upcoming “Creed” sequel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Friends at Fox News who are reeling from the loss of their “holiday tree” after a suspected arson last night. Down in Washington, Congress is once again threatening to destroy the world economy by playing games with America’s nonsensical debt ceiling. Then, feeling left out because you don’t understand the new dating lingo? Stephen has you covered in the latest edition of “Stephen Colbert’s Romansplaining.” And Covid expert and CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus makes his first visit to the show and briefs Stephen on the latest science surrounding the Omicron variant, and gives us reasons to be hopeful about where the pandemic is headed - offering tips on how to travel safely this holiday season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden took a tough stance with Russian leader Vladimir Putin today, while Australia announced plans for a recording device that will preserve evidence of humanity’s demise for future generations to study. Meanwhile… What a woman did with her cat on board a Delta flight stunned the other passengers, and the metal band Omicron may have to change their name. And the stars of “And Just Like That…” on HBO Max, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon, stop by talk about their new series and learn how close Stephen Colbert came to landing a hot part in “Sex and the City.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scientists are still racing to learn more about Omicron and how the seemingly highly infectious variant will impact this holiday season, and one man in Italy tried to dodge his Covid vaccine by wearing a fake arm to his appointment. Next, in his latest edition of “Cyborgasm,” Stephen Colbert examines the U.S. military’s decision to test robotic tanks while New Zealand urges the world to ban the deployment of killer robots. Jennifer Lawrence stops by to talk about her new film, “Don’t Look Up,” crack some jokes about what she did during her time off from Hollywood, and to reminisce with Stephen about their hilarious rum-fueled 2018 interview on The Late Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The White House is fully in the holiday spirit as the Second Family celebrates Hanukkah and the Capitol Christmas Tree gets lit, as the nation's supply chain issues get even worse, threatening America’s access to some of our favorite wines and liquors. Meanwhile… The government of Jamaica is promoting the joys of marijuana, and scientists spent a lot of time proving Thanos couldn’t have snapped his fingers wearing that bulky Infinity Gauntlet. The incomparable Jeff Goldblum agrees to embark on television’s most rigorous examination of mind, body and soul, known as The Colbert Questionert - see how he handles the pressure of revealing his favorite sandwich. And next, a special tribute to "the greatest composer and lyricist in the history of American theater:" Stephen's extended interview with the legendary Stephen Sondheim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

That stench emanating from the Supreme Court Is the smell of conservative justices, five of whom were appointed by presidents who lost the popular vote, doing exactly what they were put there to do: restrict access to abortions. Elsewhere, anti-vaxxers have been cooking up wild new pandemic conspiracy theories since the emergence of the Omicron coronavirus variant. Next, don’t be one of those people who buys an expensive Peloton bike, only to watch it become a clothing rack after the first week. Save your money and get a Hangoton instead! Then the incredible Mahershala Ali returns to the show to tell Stephen about his latest project, “Swan Song,” and he offers a preview of how he is preparing for his upcoming role as Blade in a new Marvel film. And New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds makes his first visit to The Late Show for a fascinating discussion of the novels he writes for children, and he shares how he has dealt with a lifetime of anxiety. His latest novel, “Stuntboy, in the Meantime,” is available everywhere now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first case of the Omicron variant hits the US, and Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows' new book revealed that the Former President tested positive for Covid a few days before his debate with Joe Biden, about a week before the diagnosis went public. Goop is back with their holiday gift guide, so Stephen's luxury brand, Covetton House, steps up their game. Academy-Award winning actor Javier Bardem tells Stephen what it was like to step into Desi Arnaz's shoes for the new biopic, "Being The Ricardos," with co-star Nicole Kidman who plays Lucille Ball. And of course, Stephen can't let Javier leave without talking "Dune." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Omicron variant makes waves in the headlines, and in Pennsylvania, Dr. Oz launched his campaign for a U.S. Senate seat. Meanwhile… In a move that symbolizes the nation’s shift away from British traditions and figureheads, Barbados bestowed a formal title to one of the nation’s most successful exports, the Right Honorable Rihanna. Next, Stephen welcomes Peter Dinklage to talk about his singing parts in the new film, “Cyrano,” and how he managed to approach the gig with confidence. Then the star of Netflix’s “Squid Game,” Lee Jung-jae, makes his first appearance on The Late Show and shows Stephen how to unlock the secrets of the Dalgona candy featured in the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Cyber Monday, consider shopping at one of the small businesses profiled on Late Show’s #ColbertSmallBizBump, like Redmon’s Popcorn run by Zack Redmon in New Hope, Minnesota. How good is Zack’s luxury popcorn? Just ask Redmon’s official commercial spokesperson, Nick Offerman. And while 146 new Christmas movies were released this year, 2021 was set to give us zero Hanukkah movies until The Late Show stepped in with a slate of brand new holiday classics with titles like, “Home for the Challah-days,” “Casino Dreidel,” and “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Rabbi.” In part two of his conversation with Stephen, Director Peter Jackson examines the mindset of The Beatles as they prepared for a rooftop concert profiled in the new Disney+ documentary, “The Beatles: Get Back,” and sheds light on why the band suppressed the footage for decades. Jackson also mentions a chat between George Harrison and John Lennon that might have changed the direction of the band had they ever shared the details with Paul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices