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Conway Jr. dives into the breaking news about late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel being pulled off air by the ABC due to inflammatory comments he made during his monologue about Charlie Kirk's accused assassin Tyler Robinson. Kimmel said that the MAGA gang was trying to “score political points” off Kirk's murder and stated the accused killer was “one of them,” a pro-Trump Republican. The FCC took exception to the host's inflammatory political commentary. Plus, Michael Monks is in studio to talk about the LA Convention Center being painted for the Olympics in 2028.

Dive into laughter as host Marina Franklin talks with Keisha "TK" Dutes and Kimberly Clark ! From game show antics to serious social talks, this episode brings both heart and humor.   Keisha “TK” Dutes is a multidisciplinary creative, audio veteran, and community builder. She is the founder of Philo's Future Media, where she helps producers bring stories to life with intention and authenticity, and serves as co-President of the board of the Association of Independents in Radio (AIR). A passionate educator and advocate for creative expression, TK's work centers on healing, truth-telling, and expanding the possibilities of what audio can be. Beyond the mic, she's an extreme hobbyist and visual artist—immersed in playful, ever-evolving creative pursuits that keep her rooted in joy. Her current project is The Secret Life Of TK Dutes Podcast.  Learn more at tastykeish.com  Kimberly Clark - Originally from Syracuse, NY. She's been seen on Netflix's Tiffany Haddish presents: They Ready, The Late Late Show with James Corden, and Last Comic Standing. She was named one of Time Out L.A.'s Comics To Watch. Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf. Writer for HBO's 'Divorce' and the new Tracy Morgan show on Paramount Plus: 'Crutch'.  

Rich reacts to the Las Vegas Raiders Monday Night Football loss to the L.A. Chargers that included only 11 carries for highly-touted rookie RB Ashton Jeanty. Actor Adam DeVine joins Rich in-studio where he reveals how much fun he had making those PrizePicks commercials with Marshawn Lynch, why you should stay away from his ‘Devinity' cologne if you actually want to smell nice, reveals that he nearly got away with naming his son ‘Bo Jackson DeVine,' weighs in on his beloved Clippers Kawhi Leonard salary cap controversy, and shares a great story about drinking in a bar with Danny McBride, Bill Murray and Stephen Colbert. Rich reacts to the latest injury news on Vikings QB JJ McCarthy and Rams HC Sean McVay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

America is taking a turn into a dark cul-de-sac, and many liberals are hoping that Stephen Colbert and John Oliver's sunnier version of the national id will somehow, magically, win the day. But will it? Has it ever? Listen to the full episode here!

The Emmy fallout continues as Nate Bargatze's hosting is blasted by critics, comics, and writers. Stephen Colbert delivers an emotional speech. John Oliver drops an F-bomb on Nate. Meanwhile, Tim Dillon reveals he's being paid $315K for a Saudi comedy gig — and Chappelle, Burr, and Hart are set to join. Plus: SNL cast updates, Bowen Yang stays, Ben Kaner's debut, Craig Ferguson's new specialBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Become a premium subscriber! (no ads). For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING and the bonus “DCN8” show.You also get 25+ other series  (it's only $4.99 a month with a free-trial month)Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com  Media Thoughts is mcdpod.substack.com dailycomedynews.substack.com DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews  

(Airdate: 9.15.25) Today on The Who Cares News: We're breaking down last night's Emmy Awards — or as we call them, The “Severance” that turned into “The Pitt” Awards — plus Nate Bargatze's charity challenge, John Oliver's perfectly timed bleep, and Stephen Colbert's heartfelt goodbye vibes. We're also talking about Saturday Night Live losing Ego Nwodim after six seasons (and what that means for the cast shakeup), and Sean Astin stepping into his mom Patty Duke's old shoes as the new SAG-AFTRA president, 37 years later. Awards, exits, and a little Hollywood history Voted 6th Best Entertainment News Podcast! Because being #1 is soooo overrated. And @HalleBerry Listen to the daily Van Camp and Morgan radio show at: https://vancampandmorgan.com/stations buy us a coffee    

ET at the Emmys! Stephen Colbert's emotional win as “The Late Show” cancellation looms. Then, our backstage interviews will all the winners. Plus, the surprise upsets and last minute no-shows. Who ended up in the ER instead. Also, the couples, and the fashion. Our fashion breakdown from the classy, the cheeky, to the stylish, the slithering, and the stained? Plus, who nearly broke their statuette at the after party. Then, secrets behind cast reunions and tributes. Why Ice T had to be talked into showing up. Plus, Travis Kelce reveals proposal details. And, why Taylor Swift snuck into the Chiefs game behind a bulletproof barrier?  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

This year's Emmy Awards saw big wins for Adolescence, The Studio, and The Pitt. The telecast was also packed with a couple of surprise wins, a show of undeniable goodwill toward Stephen Colbert, and a tedious recurring bit led by host Nate Bargatze.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org/happy.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

MUSICFoo Fighters played their first show with new drummer Ilan Rubin Saturday night at the Fremont Theater in San Luis Obispo, California. https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-foo-fighters-play-first-concert-with-new-drummer-ilan-rubin Motley Crue singer Vince Neil has finally confirmed what had long been an open secret in the music industry -- he had a stroke last December that forced the band off the road. TVNate Bargatze kicked off the 77th Emmy Awards with an opening heavy on the laughs and filled with riffs on television and celebrity culture. https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/nate-bargatze-emmys-monologue-2025-1236517956/ Stephen Colbert received a standing ovation at Sunday's Emmy Awards. Colbert came out to present an award when his peers rose to their feet and started chanting "Stephen, Stephen." https://variety.com/2025/awards/news/stephen-colbert-emmys-late-show-cancelation-1236513526/ "American Pickers" star Mike Wolfe and his girlfriend were hospitalized after a car crash. Wolfe's girlfriend, Leticia Cline, says she has sustained serious injuries to her jaw, lungs, sternum, and ribs. https://ew.com/american-pickers-star-mike-wolfe-and-girlfriend-hospitalized-after-car-crash-11809682 Power-packed PS6 performance … Some of the specs of the upcoming PlayStation 6 were leaked – and it looks like the console will be a beast. As long as the leaks are in the ballpark of being true, the PS6 could be up to eight times faster than PS5. If these specs are for real, then we might have confirmation sometime in 2027, which is when industry insiders say the PS6 will launch.MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:Anime fans flocked to movie theaters over the weekend to see Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle. https://variety.com/2025/film/news/box-office-demon-slayer-infinity-castle-anime-record-opening-1236517827/ 'Spinal Tap II' definitely did NOT go to eleven over its opening weekend.The $25 million dollar sequel to the 1984 rock mockumentary made only $1.5 million across 2,000 cinemas. That's around $800 per theater.The film's review scores have been weak, as well, Metascore gave it a 59 out of 100. https://www.worldofreel.com/blog/2025/9/13/spinal-tap-ii-bombs-with-15m-openingNicole Kidman shared a video with Sandra Bullock to mark the end of production on "Practical Magic 2". https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/practical-magic-2-wraps-production-nicole-kidman-1236370102/· AND FINALLYBuzzFeed put together a list of actors who tricked us onscreen with their pervy prosthetics, so now it's time to play the game we all love: ARE THESE PRIVATE PARTS REAL OR NAHHHHHHHAND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's funny that they all suddenly care about censorship, free speech, and cancel culture, isn't it? And the chilling effects that had on open expression? Have they looked at Hollywood lately? Ever hear of a culture of silence and a climate of fear that has all but gutted a once-thriving industry? Do they remember why Elon Musk had to buy Twitter?How many people did we watch unpersoned, disappeared, and banished from utopia? How many lives have been ruined just for daring to speak the truth about the differences between biological men and women? Remember All Lives Matter? Remember Blue Lives Matter? Remember the MAGA hat and all of the ways people were assaulted, screamed at, spit on, and shunned just for wearing them?Do the hundreds of names in the database for Cancel Culture register at all? Remember the Harper's Letter and how so many were canceled just for signing it? Now, we're all supposed to feel bad because those who chose to dance on Charlie Kirk's grave are now losing their jobs? Well, my friends, turnabout is fair play. What drama queens. They get fired, and it's the end of the world? They lost their jobs, try losing everything. Your family, your marriage, your friends, your status. The Right doesn't have that kind of power. And besides, no one is banning them from social media for posting things like this:I know I'm supposed to care and play the game of saying that firing people is wrong. Maybe it's wrong, but honestly, I don't care. If we just move on and pretend all of this is on par with using the wrong pronoun or questioning masks or the results of an election, then how can we ever absorb something as serious as someone being shot and having his throat exploded in front of his wife, his kids, and a rally full of students? Here is someone who was there and witnessed it. How can we just move past this with all the usual memes and mocking, sneering posts?Look at these awful women mocking Erika Kirk. If they get fired for this, I have not an ounce left in me that cares even a little bit. Maybe that makes me a hypocrite and a bad person, but I would not want these soulless monsters working for me.I wouldn't want a guy like this working for me either, partly because he is awash in mass hysteria and trapped inside a delusion of his own making, and partly because he seems to think it's necessary to keep killing people he thinks are “fascists”:Cancel culture was always about power. It was wrong when it began after Trump's win in 2016. It existed before that, mostly as a joke on Black Twitter, and in the murky, icky depths of Tumblr circa 2013. But it became frightening and chilling when institutions got involved. And when the government got involved, it was authoritarianism. Julie Kelly has a story on the crackdown after January 6th that should make anyone's head spin about what they did to American citizens, most of whom were practicing their First Amendment rights when they were treated like terrorists. Kamala Harris herself compared that day with 9/11 and Pearl Harbor, as if to justify everything that was about to happen to them (aka internment camps and Gitmo), from the show trials to the absurd charges thrown at many of them, policing their thought and speech, convicting them in the Court of Public Opinion with “spectral” evidence. They were accused and convicted “racists.”I have stood up to cancel culture for the last five years, even longer. I stood up for those wrongly accused, whose lives were ruined over the same things, either imagined crimes of their past, or one wrong word spoken, or a joke made on Twitter, like Gina Carano, who was fired for joking about COVID and pronouns.Why is it always on MAGA to take the high road? Imagine if a prominent left-leaning influencer of Charlie Kirk's stature (they don't have one, but let's say they did) was assassinated at a rally. Millions would pour into the streets all over the world. MAGA can't. Why? Because they'd be once again demonized as dangerous extremists. Their right to protest was eliminated after January 6th.Imagine if, in 2015, the Right had done this to Democrats:Yes, January 6th was bad, but so were the protests when Trump was inaugurated. Yet, it's always one group that is punished and one group that is either ignored or celebrated.Sure, you get the fake Patriot Front out in force in an attempt to continue the lie that Charlie Kirk was a “fascist,” but the Right doesn't riot and rally and protest like the Left. They can't, but also, contrary to popular belief, it's not who they are.For the record, the side that shoots the guy in the neck because they don't like his opinions is the fascist side. Supporting those celebrating his death is to support fascism or extremism. Do I think Stephen King's books should have been removed? No. Do I understand why MAGA would want to use its power to pay them back? Absolutely. When the Left rampaged through the cities all through the Summer of 2020, leaving violence and mayhem in their wake, the media barely covered it. No one was punished for it. In fact, all were rewarded. Anyone who criticized the protests even a little bit was canceled for it. I remember. I was there. When January 6th unfolded, there was violence, just as there had been all Summer. Yet, only one side was demonized for it. All the American people saw for months, years after, was the January 6th footage on a loop. Even now, they bring it up as though the Summer never even happened.After Biden took power, he weaponized the DOJ to go after Trump, indicting him four times after the Democrats impeached him twice. They tried to throw him off the ballot in several states. He defeated them all and won again, impossibly, in November. When Trump's DOJ went after John Bolton, the Left clutched pearls — how could he be using lawfare against his opponents!? When does the Left take any accountability for the bed they made? Ever?In theory, I don't agree with Cancel Culture. But I guess I don't care that much now, not after everything I've seen them do, not just what they did to me, but what they've done to MAGA for the past ten years, or anyone who broke their rules. They had all of the power, and they abused that power. This is their precedent. They've never apologized to those who have been canceled, like me, Graham Linehan, JK Rowling, and Joseph Massey, and hundreds of others, for making a joke or having an opinion. So cry me a river.But sure, if they all step forward and say, “We're so very sorry we canceled all of you. You are now officially uncanceled,” then maybe MAGA should think about feeling bad about it. But until then, they're having to lie in the bed they made — tastes like victory.And besides, on the Left, they fail upwards. If anything, they'll be celebrated for getting fired. Look at Stephen Colbert, who has now won an Emmy and will be getting a standing ovation tonight at the ceremony and a pat on the back for condemning political assassinations. Just not character assassinations. He'd never condemn those. He wouldn't have a career. As they gather at the Emmys tonight to hand each other gold statues none of them really deserve, they will all pretend for one more night that they're the good guys as a heartbroken MAGA gathers at the Kennedy Center to honor Charlie Kirk, something they will see as a desecration. They probably think it will be a Nazi rally. Instead, they might be surprised to find them honoring Charlie the best way they know how, by praying. They won't be able to avoid thinking about Charlie Kirk at the Emmys. They'll pretend to care about Cancel Culture because the worm has finally turned. But his death, that brutal public execution, has embedded itself in our culture, yes, even on the Left. Sooner or later, they will have to confront the truth about who Charlie Kirk really was. Because, even in the afterlife, he still knows how to encourage people to question their core beliefs with amazing grace. // This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sashastone.com/subscribe

In Hour 2, Marc Cox and Dan Buck pay tribute to Charlie Kirk, reflecting on his passing, Erica Kirk's emotional memorial speech, and the explosive growth of Turning Point USA with 32,000 new chapters formed. The hosts highlight his legacy of Christian conservative values before turning to media commentary on the Emmy Awards, including criticism of political statements, Stephen Colbert's win, and Hollywood's liberal leanings. Hans von Spakovsky joins to discuss presidential powers, recent Supreme Court rulings, immigration enforcement, ICE policies, and trade challenges abroad. Nicole Murray follows with business and economic news, covering stock market trends, FAA fines against Boeing, and China's NVIDIA investigation. The hour wraps with “In Other News,” touching on Elon Musk's Tesla stock purchase, the psychology of credit card spending, and celebrity updates including Mike Wolf's car accident, Brad Pitt's daughter changing her last name, and yacht ownership in Hollywood.

“What happens when every second of your acceptance speech costs the Boys & Girls Club a thousand bucks?”In this laugh-out-loud episode of The Ben and Skin Show, hosts Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray dive headfirst into the Emmy Awards madness, where comedy, controversy, and chaos collided on live TV.From Nate Bargatze's savage speech timer stunt to Leanne Morgan's voice that defies logic, the crew breaks down the most unforgettable moments of the night. Whether it's Seth Rogen's 39-second flex, Stephen Colbert's ironic win, or Sydney Sweeney's gravity-defying entrance, this episode is packed with sharp takes, hilarious commentary, and Emmy-worthy banter.

The Luigi Mangione connection?  Social media messages have just surfaced between Charlie Kirk's accused assassin and his friends... And he appeared to be fixated on the young man jailed for shooting a healthcare CEO. And a standing O for Stephen Colbert! The Late Show host scoring big at the Emmy Awards. His late-night show winning best outstanding talk show for the very first time. Plus, where's Taylor Swift?! Swifties were closely watching the first home game of the season for the Kansas City Chiefs ... Hoping for a glimpse of their idol. But Taylor clearly wasn't in the mood to be photographed! And new battle cry. Charlie Kirk's widow says she is on a mission... Calling on his supporters to carry on his message. This as Erika Kirk shared video of her final moments with her husband's body.   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

At the 2025 Emmy Awards, a $100K charity challenge to shorten speeches backfired and went into the negative before host Nate Bargatze and CBS stepped in with a $350K donation, while Stephen Colbert, facing CBS cancellation, joked about job hunting by bringing his résumé and headshot to the stage. The FBI revealed DNA on a towel wrapped around the rifle tied suspect Tyler Robinson to Charlie Kirk's murder, as Kirk's widow Erika gave an emotional speech vowing to continue his mission through Turning Point USA, and a massive memorial at State Farm Stadium is set for September 21 with Trump expected to attend. Reports also surfaced that Robinson was living with a transgender partner now cooperating with the FBI, and that he joked online after the killing by claiming a doppelgänger did it and mocking investigators. Meanwhile, Taylor Swift secretly attended Travis Kelce's first home game shielded by security screens, and Chris Brown caused a stir by grinding on Kelce's ex Kayla Nicole onstage during his concert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest episode of Reid Hoffman's Possible podcast, he and Aria talk with comedian Stephen Colbert. They discuss how J.R.R. Tolkien helps The Late Show host make sense of AI, whether technology will ever be able to replicate the ‘micronutrients' of human interaction, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donald Trump's glib response to a Russian drone attack on Poland did not inspire confidence, the president ate dinner in public to demonstrate how safe he feels on the streets of Washington, D.C., RFK Jr. is set to revive the Presidential Fitness Test for kids, and the government appears to be suppressing a study that links alcohol use to deadly diseases. Jennifer Aniston thinks there might be room for Stephen Colbert in the cast of her hit network news drama. While we wait to find out if Colbert gets the gig, watch the new season of “The Morning Show,” premiering next Wednesday on AppleTV+. 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

This week on Copeland's Corner, Brian Copeland is joined by comedians Cathy Ladman, Ritch Shydner, and Blaine Capatch for a lively and thoughtful roundtable. The episode opens with a somber reflection on the breaking news of Charlie Kirk's shooting, sparking a nuanced discussion about political polarization, violence, and the state of free speech in America.The panel then dives into a variety of current events and cultural topics, including:The viral “Phillies Karen” baseball incident and the dangers of internet mob justiceThe release of Jeffrey Epstein's 2000 birthday book and its implications for Donald TrumpThe cancellation of Stephen Colbert's show and the intersection of politics and mediaFlorida's controversial stance on childhood vaccine mandatesThe rise of AI, job loss, and the changing economic landscapeThe “locked-in effect” of divorced couples living together to keep low mortgage ratesThe gang also share personal stories, career reflections, and plenty of laughs, from mistaken identity tales to memories of the stand-up comedy boom. Don't forget to follow Copeland's Corner on Instagram for updates, and please leave a five-star review if you enjoyed the show!--Connect with our Guests...#BlaineCapatch - Nerd Poker Podcast#RitchShydner - RitchShydner.com#CathyLadman - Website  and @CathyLadman1 on Instagram  #CharlieKirk #CharlieKirkShooting #GunViolence #EpsteinBirthdayBook #DonaldTrump #StephenCobert #TheRiseOfAI #ArtificialIntelligence #PhilliesKaren #NerdPokerPodcast #TheGreatAmericanCrapShow #BrianCopeland #CopelandsCorner #HeadlinersOnTheHeadlines#CopelandUnfiltered #ComedyCommentary #PodcastersOfYouTube #ComicsOnAir #TalkPodcast#PoliticalHumor #PoliticalPodcast #HotTalkTopicsPodcast Hosted by the Bay Area's own Brian Copeland, a longtime Actor, Comedian, Author, Playwright, Television and Radio Personality. Brian and The Copeland's Corner Network of content creators provide a weekly mashup of news, interviews and comedy.--For more from Brian...Visit his website: www.BrianCopeland.comFollow on Social Media: Instagram - @CopelandsCorner & @BrianCopieEmail: BrianCopelandShow@Gmail.com --Copeland's Corner is Created, Hosted, & Executive Produced by Brian Copeland. This Show is Recorded & Mixed by Charlene Goto with Go-To Productions. Visit Go-To Productions for all your Podcast & Media needs.Our Booking Producer is Tom Sawyer. For any show inquiries, please email CopelandsCornerPodcast@gmail.com

On this Friends Like Us, I talk with both Erica Switzer and Nnenna Freelon about the improvisation of grief. Experience the powerful stories behind Nnenna Freelon's album "Beneath The Skin" and her upcoming book "Beneath The Skin Of Sorrow." Pre-order the book now and get the album today! Don't miss out on these soulful insights into art and grief.  Nnenna Freelon is a celebrated jazz vocalist, composer, producer, author and host of the award-winning podcast Great Grief with Nnenna Freelon. A seven-time Grammy® Award nominee, Freelon is a member of the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. She has released over twelve solo albums, most recently, Beneath the Skin on Origin Records. She toured with Ray Charles. She performed at the inauguration of President George W. Bush in January 2001. In November 2011, The White House, under the leadership of President Barack Obama, asked Freelon to headline the Asia Pacific Economic Summit for 300 Presidents, Premiers, and Heads of State from around the world.  Dr. Maya Angelou was an admirer of her voice.  Married to Phillip Freelon, the lead architect for the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of African American History. Nnenna's book-  preorder it  now! : officially Oct. 21, is the companion piece to her lauded spring 2025 album ‘Beneath the Skin' (Origin Records), Beneath the Skin of Sorrow, is a new collection of essays, poems, lyrics, revelations, and explorations of jazz, shaped by Freelon's personal experiences with grief. It's also a love letter—to Phil, to her sister, and to anyone learning to live with loss. Erica Switzer: Chicagoland's Erica Switzer is a rising stand-up comedian; think “Your bougie jet-set auntie who twerks to NPR.” Since 2021, she has produced Fear Of A Black Cat Comedy, a platform highlighting diverse comedic talent. A 2020 Flappers Comedy Club Soup-or-Bowl winner, she has performed at major festivals such as the World Series of Comedy, Black Women in Comedy Laff Fest, and Burbank Comedy Festival's Best of Fest. Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf. Writer for HBO's 'Divorce' and the new Tracy Morgan show on Paramount Plus: 'Crutch'.    

What could we gain—and what might we lose—when technology begins to approximate the contours of human connection and presence? In this episode, Reid and Aria chat with comedian, actor, and political commentator Stephen Colbert. Best known for hosting The Colbert Report and The Late Show, Stephen combines a razor sharp satire with a sincere curiosity about the world. Together, Reid, Aria, and Stephen discuss the art of live performance, the many lessons one can learn from J.R.R. Tolkien, and the nature of creativity, humor, and imagination in the age of AI. The result is a meditation on discovery, empathy, and the bonds that make connection more than performance — but a shared act of being human. For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/  Topics: 2:35 – Hellos and intros 2:53 – Stephen Riffs on humanity and Dungeons & Dragons  6:08 – Tolkien characters and desert island companions 7:02 – Creativity, empathy, and imagination in comedy 11:37 – Performing for a live audience 13:02 – Comedy as a third space 16:22 – Early ideas about interactive technology and improvisation 19:14 – Can AI art escape the uncanny valley 22:27 – The human “micronutrients” that AI cannot replace 24:05 – Parasocial relationships and the future of entertainment 26:50:– Midroll 26:58 – Responsibility and fact-checking 29:56 – Personalization versus discovery in AI storytelling 33:47 – Lessons from Tolkien 41:22 – AI as part of human evolution 44:51 – How AI can already be employed in health fields 48:46 – AI in video games and creative amplification 49:58 – Balancing skepticism and excitement about AI 50:06 – Rapid-fire Questions Select mentions:  A Man Jumps Out of an Airplane by Barry Yourgrau Exploring The Lord of the Rings with Dr. Corey Olsen Letter 144 by J.R.R. Tolkien  Robert Heinlein Possible is an award-winning podcast that sketches out the brightest version of the future—and what it will take to get there. Most of all, it asks: what if, in the future, everything breaks humanity's way? Tune in for grounded and speculative takes on how technology—and, in particular, AI—is inspiring change and transforming the future. Hosted by Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger, each episode features an interview with an ambitious builder or deep thinker on a topic, from art to geopolitics and from healthcare to education. These conversations also showcase another kind of guest: AI. Each episode seeks to enhance and advance our discussion about what humanity could possibly get right if we leverage technology—and our collective effort—effectively.

On today's show: 1. South Carolina Senate subcommittee to discuss total abortion ban bill - https://www.wspa.com/news/state-news/south-carolina-senate-subcommittee-to-discuss-total-abortion-ban-bill/ 2. Taco Boy Dismissed from Folly Beach Bride's 2023 Wrongful Death Lawsuit - https://holycitysinner.com/news/taco-boy-dismissed-from-folly-beach-brides-2023-wrongful-death-lawsuit/ 3. Judge dismisses lawsuit between South Carolina NAACP and Department of Education - https://www.counton2.com/news/south-carolina-news/judge-dismisses-lawsuit-between-south-carolina-naacp-and-department-of-education/ 4. Stephen Colbert's Late Show wins first Emmy a month after cancellation news - https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/08/stephen-colbert-late-show-emmy This episode's music is by Tyler Boone (tylerboonemusic.com). The episode was produced by LMC Soundsystem.

Adam Sandler launches his tour with Vanilla Ice and Kevin James in tow. Nate Bargatze talks Emmys, movies, and future theme park plans. Patton Oswalt embraces a half-empty casino gig. Bill Maher slams late night hosts. Stephen Colbert fans protest CBS. Plus: Earthquake's new special, Aziz wants a Parks reboot, Leanne Morgan renewed, Dog Park gets greenlit, and Jordan Jensen drops a Netflix special.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Become a premium subscriber! (no ads). For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING and the bonus “DCN8” show.You also get 25+ other series  (it's only $4.99 a month with a free-trial month)Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com  Media Thoughts is mcdpod.substack.com dailycomedynews.substack.com DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews  

This week, on the current round of redistricting sweeping through Missouri.---Click here to support the Wednesday Blog: https://www.patreon.com/sthosdkane---Sources[1] “On Democracy,” Wednesday Blog 5.39.[2] “We, Irish Americans,” Wednesday Blog 6.10.[3] “On Servant Leadership,” Wednesday Blog 6.15.[4] “Freedom from Fear,” Wednesday Blog 2.6; “Embodied Patriotism,” Wednesday Blog 6.26.[5] “Governor Kehoe announces special session on congressional redistricting and initiative petition reform,” Office of the Governor of the State of Missouri, 29 August 2025.[6] “A Scary Time For Chicago | Trump Gets FOMO Over China's Military Parade | Donald's Life Lessons,” The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (3 September 2025), YouTube.[7] “A Defense of Humanism in a Time of War,” Wednesday Blog 6.24.

A vague birthday wish. Vinnie wants to learn about internet sleuthing. Matty is raving about the MC from the Valkyries game. Bob is raving about Northern Michigan. The Charlie Sheen documentary is here, and it sounds like he isn't holding back. NFL teams are brushing off the dust. Baseball presents: Phillies Karen! 10 years ago this week: Stephen Colbert and Justin Bieber. Haven't you ever been spontaneous?

A vague birthday wish, internet sleuthing, and the Valkyries! The Charlie Sheen documentary is here, and it sounds like he isn't holding back. NFL teams are brushing off the dust. Baseball presents: Phillies Karen! 10 years ago this week: Stephen Colbert and Justin Bieber. Haven't you ever been spontaneous? Why don't you just call YouTube up: A man's odyssey to watch his freaking football team. The song of the summer is a baseball broadcast. Pam Anderson doesn't do PR stunts. Austin Butler and EmRata were seen sitting near each other, and lots of other budding Hollywood couple news! Would you pay up for a vacation that helps you sleep? Not up for debate: Baby Boomers are addicted to their phones. Forget cooking, go out to dinner with your partner and scroll! The Oasis tour continues and some are saying it's the best show they've ever seen. Patrick Schwarzenegger ties the knot with his longtime girlfriend at a star studded wedding. Vinnie speaks for dads everywhere. Sarah has an update on the Coldplay couple! You won't believe Martha Stewart's age. Matty's dog saw him watch a football game for the first time. You can now pay for an Uber with cash… so like a taxi? Keep the praise and the donuts coming! Don't miss your chance to hang with the gang at the movies this Friday! The MTV VMA's were last night - Sabrina Carpenter, Ariana Grande, and Sombr stole the show. It's time to go furniture shopping on Boston's sidewalks. Plus, Matty is opinionated about everything other than pizza toppings.

Olympic gold medalist and NBA Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony gets decimated by returning champion Stephen Colbert in an epic hoops battle on the Ed Sullivan Theater stage. Look for Carmelo Anthony on the cover of the new “NBA 2k26 Superstar Edition” video game, available 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

Christian and Tom Kelly finally get around to the point, which is to talk about the death of late night television, which has become more apparent as CBS has announced that they're not only discontinuing the Late Show with Stephen Colbert, they're getting out of the day part entirely.

Episode 425 of Friends Talking Nerdy brings a mix of personal stories, pop culture news, and some nerdy life lessons, as Professor Aubrey and Tim the Nerd dive into a surprisingly wide range of topics.The episode opens on a more serious and personal note as Professor Aubrey shares her recent experience discovering she has osteoarthritis. She walks listeners through how she first realized something was wrong, the symptoms she noticed, and the red flags others might want to watch out for if they're dealing with similar aches and pains. Their discussion ties into an article from Psychology Today—“Arthritis: The Secret Pain of Gen X Women Today” by Dr. Deborah Carr—framing the conversation not just around Aubrey's health, but also around the larger, often under-discussed challenges many Gen X women are facing with arthritis.From there, Tim the Nerd reacts to the passing of actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner. His candid response captures the shock and sadness of losing a performer who was such a fixture of pop culture.Shifting gears, Tim the Nerd then dives into the surprising news that CBS is pulling the plug on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and opting not to renew Colbert's contract. He offers his perspective on what this decision means for late-night TV as a whole, and how the changing media landscape might reshape the format entirely.Professor Aubrey lightens things up by recounting Tim's latest run-ins with one of the show's feline mascots, Annie. The banter captures the joy and occasional chaos that comes with living alongside strong-willed cats.Finally, Tim takes a closer look at the Rachel Zegler controversy from earlier in the year, comparing it to the Gina Carano situation at Disney that the podcast covered previously. He explains why he agrees with parts of what Zegler said, but not the way she expressed her opinions, stressing the importance of speaking up on issues while also being thoughtful about how those opinions are delivered.As always, we wish to thank Christopher Lazarek for his wonderful theme song. Head to his ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for information on how to purchase his EP, Here's To You, which is available on all digital platforms.Head to Friends Talking Nerdy's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for more information on where to find us online.

Aug. 15- 21: Who is Keyser Söze, Stephen Colbert's first show, Rachel McAdams has a bad flight, the Babysitter's Club goes big, an animated pigeon war movie, Jesse Eisenberg is a better hitman than Agent 47, Bill Hader and Fred Armisen make documentaries, the best country song ever, MTV gives up on rap, and the Six Feet Under finale makes at least one host cry on air. All that and more from 30, 20, and 10 years ago.

Les, Kurt, and Jason convene to catch Les (and maybe you) up on what's been happening in pop culture while he's been in Sweden. Les has a slightly aggressive nicknames for Jason and Kurt, so Jason gets overly aggressive while Kurt wisely avoids what could be a trap. Les is upset about the new Liam Neeson and Pam Anderson development, Kurt shares how Blac Chyna really made her money on OnlyFans, and Jason shares an epic clip of Jamie Lee Curtis on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. So put on your Butt Juice Underwear and chow down on some Dolly Parton Cheesecake! Bluesky: lifetimeofhallmark Facebook : lifetimeofhallmark Instagram : lifetimeofhallmarkpodcast Threads: lifetimeofhallmarkpodcast TikTok: lifetimeofhallmarkpod Theme song generously donated by purple-planet.com  

Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks to Arynne Wexler and Charly Arnolt about Border Czar Tom Homan telling a shocked Larry Kudlow which four blue cities Trump plans to flood with law enforcement next; Elizabeth Warren's unhinged attack on Robert F. Kennedy Jr. backfiring after he presented receipts showing how much money she's taken from Big Pharma; “The Late Show's” Stephen Colbert looking rattled when he realizes his audience actually wants Donald Trump killed; Zohran Mamdani's failed attempt to normalize socialism in NYC by leaving out key details; “Morning Joe's” Joe Scarborough pressing Bill de Blasio on his claims about the success of socialist policies; Ben Shapiro explaining on Fox News why Graham Linehan's arrest over social media posts is far worse than most people realize; and much more.   WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/   Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/   Today's Sponsors: PDS Debt- If you're making payments every month on your debt and your balances aren't going down, this program is for you. PDS Debt has customized options for anyone struggling with credit cards, personal loans, or medical bills. Get started with your free debt analysis in just 30 seconds and there is no minimum credit score required. Go to: https://PDSDebt.com/RUBIN Tax Network USA - If you owe back taxes or have unfiled returns, don't let the government take advantage of you. Whether you owe a few thousand or a few million, they can help you. Call 1(800)-958-1000 for a private, free consultation or Go to: https://tnusa.com/dave Rumble Premium - Corporate America is fighting to remove speech, Rumble is fighting to keep it. If you really believe in this fight Rumble is offering $10 off with the promo code RUBIN when you purchase an annual subscription. Go to: https://Rumble.com/premium/RUBIN and use promo code RUBIN

Vaccines are becoming harder to obtain thanks to RFK Jr.'s dismantling of the CDC, the state of Florida is moving to end all vaccine mandates, and President Trump is escalating his war against wind power. Hollywood legend Drew Barrymore shocked the crowd at the Ed Sullivan theater by jumping up on Stephen Colbert's desk and giving an encore performance of the infamous desk dance she did for David Letterman in 1995. Season six of “The Drew Barrymore Show” premieres Monday on CBS. 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 stands up for America's second city, President Trump is jealous that China's president got to hang out with Putin and Kim Jong Un, and the White House social media team dropped a video packed with life advice from the president. New Yorkers are enduring a wild mayoral campaign complete with interference from President Trump and a whole lot of talk about rats, and Stephen receives alarming news about one of his favorite foods. Jamie Lee Curtis takes The Colbert Questionert! 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

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz shocks the nation by joking about President Trump’s death at a Labor Day rally — while Stephen Colbert turns it into a late-night punchline. Democrats and their media allies are normalizing hatred and wishing death on Trump, proof that Trump Derangement Syndrome has completely broken the left.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Colbert returned to The Late Show on CBS...after being on hiatus during August. Stephen Colbert was fired in July...and began his final season this week. As expected...it didn't take long for Stephen Colbert to showcase why he was fired by CBS. We reveal and react to a couple of segments of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. We discuss Stephen Colbert being given the opportunity to audition for other networks...and ruining the opportunity by continuing his obsession with Donald Trump. We also explain why Stephen Colbert betrayed his audience...in order to gain acceptance from the mainstream media. USE PROMO CODE FUEL20 TO SAVE 20% WITH FUEL GUYS: https://fuelguys.com

Contrary to the rumors on social media, President Trump is alive and spending his time blaming artificial intelligence and landscaping contractors when things go wrong at the White House. The Emmy-winning host of “Last Week Tonight” confesses to his obsession with “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” and offers Stephen Colbert a crash course in the series' lore. 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

This Friends Like Us, host Marina Franklin talks with Hollie Harper and Chanel Ali about Chanel's new solo show 'Relative Stranger'! They dive deep into her story of triumph over adversity. Tune into today's podcast to hear her inspiring journey and get your tickets to see the show! You know Chanel Ali from Netflix's Dash and Lily or her time on MTV's Girl Code. Originally from Philly, her storyteller-like style and commanding stage presence allowed her to conquer the NYC comedy scene as a crowd favorite. She boasts two Comedy Central specials, an album, and the fact that she drinks way more than you. Her new Solo show, Relative Stranger is playing at the Soho House from Sept. 17th - 28th. Hollie Harper is a comedy nerd from South Jersey. She is currently the creator and co-exec producer of Hella Late! with Hollie Harper on BRIC TV and a co-host of the nationally trending Twitter Storytelling Chat “BlerdDating.” Hella Late! with Hollie Harper was recently in the 2021 NYC Web Fest where she was nominated as Best Actress. Hollie was a semi-finalist in the 2019 NBC Standup Competition and has been featured on NY1, and in Black Enterprise Magazine, Thrive Global, Confessional Magazine and Black San Diego Magazine. Her popular sketch comedy show AMERICAN CANDY has played the Comic Strip, Gotham Comedy Club, BAM Café as well as the Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival. Time Out Chicago named them one of the five groups to watch. Hollie is a regular host for West Side Comedy Club in NYC and works with Gold Comedy and Stand Up Girls, two programs that empower young women by teaching them standup comedy. She was recently the talent coordinator and casting for “Blood Lassi” on Spotify, written by Pratima Mani, and moderated the panel for the Emmy Award winning, WOC editing team of Black Lady Sketch Show for The Black TV and Film Collective. She is also the Creative Consultant for the very successful Black Women in Comedy Laff Fest. Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf. Writer for HBO's 'Divorce' and the new Tracy Morgan show on Paramount Plus: 'Crutch'.

The return of PCC to Rainier Square is enormous for downtown residents, workers and visitors. Leading this impactful move (and relocation of office space to Rainier Square) is PCC President & CEO Krishnan Srinivasan. At the helm of PCC since 2022, Krishnan joined the member-owned certified organic retailer grocer in 2018 after holding business and finance leadership positions in some of the biggest names in tech: Amazon, Microsoft, Remitly and Lyft to name a few. Jon and Krishnan discuss PCC's return to downtown and how the new Corner Market is performing; the retail grocery landscape; how PCC made its way to Late Night with Stephen Colbert; the power of food and much more. Join us for Seattle City Makers with Jon Scholes and guest Krishnan Srinivasan.

Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” has been off-grid with no access to news, social media, or his phone since July 31. Watch live as guest-host Jillian Michaels tells him everything he missed thus far in August. Watch Dave's live reactions to finding out about: Kamala Harris telling Stephen Colbert why she won't be running for governor of California; Melania Trump's lawsuit against Hunter Biden; Tulsi Gabbard releasing more evidence against Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama for engineering the Russian collusion hoax; Donald Trump's meeting with Vladimir Putin; “Real Time with Bill Maher's” audience being shocked by Bill Maher's snapping at Walter Kirn about his being willing to admit Trump's successes in ending global conflicts; Elon Musk coming out in support of Donald Trump's federal takeover over of Washington D.C. law enforcement to reduce D.C. crime rates; what some Chicago citizens are saying about Donald Trump's plans to use the National Guard to reduce crime in Chicago; White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announcing how Trump will be dealing with the homeless in Washington D.C.; D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser admitting that the D.C. crime rate has plummetted since the federal takeover; Canadian PM Mark Carney admitting defeat against Donald Trump with the new Canada trade deal; Taylor Swift's engagement to Travis Kelce; and much more. WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/

Stephen Colbert capped off another week of exclusive podcast introductions this past February with this preamble to the EXTENDED cut of Will Ferrell's latest appearance. Hear all the bits you missed from these two funny guys that didn't air on TV - only on The Late Show Pod Show! Then watch Will's latest film, “You're Cordially Invited,” available now on Prime Video. The Late Show Pod Show is looking back at some of our favorite Colbert Introductions from this past season before Stephen returns with all new episodes September 2nd. 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

Send us a textIt's tough to get noticed in Hollywood, and today's guest made a career by helping others do just that. She was one of the entertainment industry's most respected and sought-after media and publicity strategists, ran her own talent management firm (B. Company), and now she works with Late Show legend, Stephen Colbert… as president of his production company Spartina. Carrie inspires me and so many other women by being a kind leader in a tough industry, her dedication to her team, and her 1.8 second-response time to text messages. Whether you're just starting out or you've been in business for years, there's something here for you. So grab a cup of tea, buckle up and tune in!In this episode, we discussFinding the confidence to start your own thing in the entertainment industry - TWICE!Handling comparative pressure, facing down obstacles and refusing to apologize for who you are.Balancing high demands on your time while finding time to live a lifeHer genius method to get to inbox zero-ish (I've tried it, it works!)The women that have lifted HER up.This episode at a glance:[08:23] What helped Carrie take off on her own: she wanted to contribute to the choices that her clients were making, not just enhance the work they were already doing. And it just took one client, America Ferrara, to say “I see you as that” to give her the confidence to *be* that.[20:45] The main reason Carrie said YES to running Stephen and Evelyn Colbert's production company, Spartina: If that YES is loud, if something magnetic is pulling you, that's telling.[31:08] Carrie's empowering leadership style: she taps into people's strengths and celebrates the things her team can do that she can't. If you have a team of clones, you won't succeed. [44:05] Carrie was surrounded by strong female role models, starting with her mom, author and speaker Marcia Byalick. She learned from great women in her industry like Kelly Bush Novak, Lesley Dart, Lois Smith, and Pat Kingsley.[58:03] What's on Carrie's Times Square billboard: “There's always a ticket”. There's a way around any challenge. Resources and links:Check out The Late Show With Stephen Colbert and The Colbert ReportWatch “In and Of Itself” on HULUID PR and Kelly Bush NovakWant to increase revenue and impact? Listen to “She's That Founder” for insights on business strategy and female leadership to scale your business. Each episode offers advice on effective communication, team building, and management. Learn to master routines and systems to boost productivity and prevent burnout. Our delegation tips and business consulting will advance your executive leadership skills and presence.

The term “culture wars” is most often associated with issues of sexuality, race, religion, and gender. But, as recent months have made plain, when Donald Trump refers to the culture wars, he also means the arts. He fired the board of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, which Republicans want to rename for him. His Administration fired the national archivist and the Librarian of Congress, and pressured the director of the National Portrait Gallery to resign; it is reviewing the entire Smithsonian Institution, looking for what the President calls “improper ideology.” Some view these moves as low-hanging fruit for Trump, and a distraction from bad press about Jeffrey Epstein, the Putin meeting, and tariffs. But Adam Gopnik believes that interpretation is a misreading. The loyalty purge at institutions such as the National Portrait Gallery is a key part of his agenda. “Pluralism is the key principle of a democratic culture,” Gopnik tells David Remnick. Could we be following the path of Stalinist Russia, where a head of state dictated reviews of concerts, Remnick asks? “I pray and believe that we are not. But that is certainly the direction in which one inevitably heads when the political boss takes over key cultural institutions, and dictates who's acceptable and who is not.” Gopnik recalls saying after the election that “Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert would be next.” “You would see them disappear,” he added. “Each time, we find a rationale for it or a rationale is offered. And it's much easier for us to swallow the rationale than to face the reality.” Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

The term “culture wars” is most often associated with issues of sexuality, race, religion, and gender. But, as recent months have made plain, when Donald Trump refers to the culture wars, he also means the arts. He fired the board of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, which Republicans want to rename for him. His Administration fired the national archivist and the Librarian of Congress, and pressured the director of the National Portrait Gallery to resign; it is reviewing the entire Smithsonian Institution, looking for what the President calls “improper ideology.” Some view these moves as low-hanging fruit for Trump, and a distraction from bad press about Jeffrey Epstein, the Putin meeting, and tariffs. But Adam Gopnik believes that interpretation is a misreading. The loyalty purge at institutions such as the National Portrait Gallery is a key part of his agenda. “Pluralism is the key principle of a democratic culture,” Gopnik tells David Remnick. Could we be following the path of Stalinist Russia, where a head of state dictated reviews of concerts, Remnick asks? “I pray and believe that we are not. But that is certainly the direction in which one inevitably heads when the political boss takes over key cultural institutions, and dictates who's acceptable and who is not.” Gopnik recalls saying after the election that “Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert would be next.” “You would see them disappear,” he added. “Each time, we find a rationale for it or a rationale is offered. And it's much easier for us to swallow the rationale than to face the reality.”

Stephen Colbert and his podcast sidekick talked at length in May about the history and span of Broadway (the street) before launching into Stephen's extended interview with Tony winner Cole Escola! Cole reveals what they hope to do next after the incredible success of "Oh, Mary!" on Broadway and challenges Stephen to a straight-off during their Late Show debut (originally aired April 28th, 2025). The Late Show Pod Show will be looking back at some of our favorite Colbert Introductions from this past season before Stephen returns with all new episodes September 2nd. 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

Mark Moffett is an explorer, naturalist, and photographer who has traveled to more than a hundred countries to document new species in extremely remote places. He takes a special interest in insect societies, especially ants. Affectionately known as Dr. Bugs, Mark has published extensively in outlets like National Geographic and been a frequent guest on TV and Radio, including Stephen Colbert, Conan O'Brien, and RadioLab. Mark has also authored several popular books, including The Human Swarm, which explores what insect societies have in common with primates and humans. Mark joins the podcast to discuss insect and animal societies and how they relate to humans.  "How can we build resilient communities amid myriad risks?" A study on cooperation sheds light on how we can use cooperation to address unavoidable risks. Read Cooperation—The Ancient Technology That Never Goes Obsolete. Join our growing community of 200,000+ listeners and be notified of new episodes of Templeton Ideas. Subscribe today.  Follow us on social media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. 

In this No Spin News Special, Bill discusses the major shake-up in late night television. He talks with Bernard Goldberg about the cancellation of Stephen Colbert's show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Colbert regaled Becca with the full story of what happened the night he didn't go see Talking Heads on their 'Stop Making Sense' tour in this exclusive podcast introduction from the fall of 2024. Then listen to the band's EXTENDED interview on The Late Show Pod Show (originally aired in October 2023). The Late Show Pod Show will be looking back at some of our favorite Colbert Introductions from this past season before Stephen returns with all new episodes September 2nd. 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

While The Late Show's on break, The Pod Show will be looking back at some of our favorite Colbert Introductions from this season before we're back with all new episodes September 2nd! Stephen Colbert went on the podcast in May to talk journaling for a very special introduction to his interview with friend-of-the-show and bestselling author Suleika Jaouad. In this extended interview, Suleika talks about the importance of connecting with one's creativity, and why she's flipping her doctor's advice on its head as she battles cancer for a third time. Her latest work, "The Book of Alchemy," is out now (originally aired May 5th, 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

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Tonight's rundown: Hey BillOReilly.com Premium and Concierge Members, welcome to the No Spin News for Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Stand Up for Your Country.  Talking Points Memo: Bill examines Putin's latest attacks on civilians and explains what the only thing capable of stopping him is. The Democratic Party is upping its attacks on Donald Trump, Bill looks at the latest actions from the radical left. Former Rep. Gregg Harper (R-Mississippi) joins the No Spin News to discuss the House Ethics Committee, Rep. Jasmine Crockett's (D-TX) remarks on the president and whether they are investigating the matter. A former Colbert staffer calls out a report claiming that Stephen Colbert hosted 176 left-leaning guests and only one Republican. How the far left is ruining the city of Boston. Actor and host of the Scott Baio's Take on Life podcast, Scott Baio, enters the No Spin Zone to discuss the left's takeover of the entertainment industry and how his career has been affected by being a conservative. Final Thought: Click here to read an exclusive excerpt from Bill's upcoming book, Confronting Evil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following the cancellation of Late Night with Stephen Colbert, the former late-night darling erupted in a profanity-laced rant targeting HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over his decision to terminate $500 million in mRNA vaccine contracts. As Colbert's curtain falls, we examine his legacy as one of Big Pharma's most loyal late-night shills—complete with vaccine dance numbers, censorship cheerleading, and pandemic propaganda. Don't miss this deep dive into Colbert's fall from relevance—and his well-earned spot in our “COVID Shill Hall of Shame.”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-highwire-with-del-bigtree--3620606/support.