The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
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Talk
Comedy
The comic interviews guests and introduces musical performances.
Guest Schedule
Rebroadcast: Senator Cory Booker talks about his record-setting speech on the Senate floor in protest to Trump’s actions, New York Knicks’ Jalen Brunson reflects on the impact his dad has had on his basketball career, and a special appearance by Keegan-Michael Key.
Rebroadcast: Podcast hosts Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang tell what to watch out during their awards show The Las Culturistas Culture Awards. Ocean Vuong shares his book The Emperor of Gladness and describes the full-circle significance of being selected for Oprah’s Book Club.
Rebroadcast: Sandra Oh details working with the talented cast of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night in Central Park, and Dave Franco talks about starring opposite his wife in the film Together where they bring new meaning to the word codependent.
Rebroadcast: Liam Neeson reveals that he had to take part in a threesome in The Naked Gun, which marked Neeson’s first time working with an intimacy coordinator on set. Next, Senator Elissa Slotkin discusses the United States’ moral obligation in Gaza.
Rebroadcast: Governor Josh Shapiro talks about the arson attack against his family’s residence and what he learned about the power of prayer. And, indie rock artist Alex G performs.
Cast & Crew
Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Monday, August 25
Cory Booker; Jalen Brunson; Keegan-Michael Key
Season 10 • Episode 100
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.); professional basketball player Jalen Brunson; actor Keegan-Michael Key.
Tuesday, August 26
Matt Rogers; Bowen Yang; Ocean Vuong
Season 10 • Episode 146
Podcasters Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang; author Ocean Vuong.
Wednesday, August 27
Sandra Oh; Dave Franco
Season 10 • Episode 142
Stephen welcomes actress Sandra Oh and actor Dave Franco.
Thursday, August 28
Liam Neeson; Elissa Slotkin
Season 10 • Episode 148
Actor Liam Neeson; Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.).
Friday, August 29
Josh Shapiro; Alex G
Season 10 • Episode 145
Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-Penn.); Alex G performs.
Monday, September 1
Jamie Lee Curtis; Rachael & Vilray
Season 10 • Episode 147
Actress Jamie Lee Curtis; Rachael & Vilray perform.
Tuesday, September 2 New
The comic interviews guests and introduces musical performances.
Wednesday, September 3 New
The comic interviews guests and introduces musical performances.
Thursday, September 4 New
The comic interviews guests and introduces musical performances.
Friday, September 5
The comic interviews guests and introduces musical performances.
Monday, September 8 New
The comic interviews guests and introduces musical performances.
Tuesday, September 9 New
The comic interviews guests and introduces musical performances.
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