Stephen Colbert mocks Donald Trump's attempt to reach black voters

Look how much African-American communities have suffered under Democratic control. To those I say the following: What do you have to lose by trying something new like Trump? He later added, Youre living in poverty. Credit: CBS Your schools are no good. You have no jobs. 58 percent of your youth is unemployed. What the hell do you have to lose? Hes a people person, Colbert said after playing those statements....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 103 words · Lori Horton

Stephen Colbert on Democratic debate, Bernie Sanders' Hillary Clinton comment

Though the Democratic debate didnt provide the same sound bite-worthysquabblesas the last Republican debate, Stephen Colbert proved on Wednesday nights episode ofThe Late Showthat there were still some standout moments. One of the more memorable quotes from the debate was Bernie Sanders attempt to dodge party politics by saying that Americans were sick and tired of hearing about Clintons email scandal. Colbert said it was Clintons most quoted moment of the night, made more impressive because it came out of Bernie Sanders mouth....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 144 words · Richard Mcpherson

Stephen Colbert on Orlando mass shooting: 'Despair is a victory for hate'

Colbert opened MondaysLate Showby saying he was sickened at the news. Then sadly you realize you know what to say because its been said too many times before. You have a pretty good idea of what most people are going to say. Credit: YouTube You know what a president, whoever it is, will probably say. You know what both sides of the political aisle will say. You know what gun manufacturers will say....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 248 words · Kevin Mendoza

Stephen Colbert puts unused props to bizarre use

Five shows a week requires Stephen Colbert and his team to constantly come up with new ideas for sketches. As with any brainstorm session, not every concept makes the cut. First up was the adult-sized tricycle Colbert had wanted to use for aShiningreference, but never went through it. Credit: CBS Now Colbert can give that a run for its money with Human-corn hybrid costume, never used. There were also giant action figure boxes, meant for Harrison Ford and J....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 146 words · Nichole Peterson

Stephen Colbert recaps the plot of every Best Picture nominee

After months of speculation, the eight Oscar nominees for Best Picture were announced Thursday morning. Although some were box office hits likeThe MartianandMad Max: Fury Road, others were more more under-the-radar contenders. Enter Stephen Colbert, who used his show Thursday night to recap the plot of every nominee. Credit: CBS Colbert noted he was capable of playing every part becauseevery nominee this year is white. Granted, some of the nominees this year have very dark subject matter....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 100 words · Tracy Holt

Stephen Colbert salutes Jeb Bush on new 'Hungry for Power Games'

Bush made aSurvivorjoke in his concession speech, congratulating my competitors that are remaining on the island. Colbert seized on that, quickly firing off a volley of various reality competition jokes. Sadly, Jeb did not run anAmazing Race. Credit: CBS He just didnt have thatX Factor, and nothing short of anExtreme Makeovercould make voters forget hisBig Brother. Bush was a guest onColberts very firstLate Show, and the host said he still had respect for him....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 95 words · Christian Frederick

Stephen Colbert slams Steve Bannon, Breitbart News

He then explained Breitbart News, which is where Bannon worked as president before joining up with Trump. Now, Bannons best known for running something called Breitbart News. Heres how to understand the alt-right: think about whats right, then think about the alternative to that. Credit: CBS But Bannonwants to reassureeveryone theres more to the alt-right than that. Are there anti-Semitic people involved in the alt-right? Are there racist people involved in the alt-right?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 118 words · Sabrina Mcbride

Stephen Colbert talks to Donald Trump's new (fake) publicist

Trump denied the report, saying, It was not me on the phone. Clearly, Donald Trump acted as his own publicist under a pretend name. He was then interrupted by a phone call from Trumps new publicist… John-ald Uh-Melania-witz? Credit: CBS He didnt have time back then. He was too busy banging Madonna and Jessica Rabbit, he said. Told by Colbert that Jessica Rabbit was an animated cartoon character, McJohnington didnt back down....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 135 words · Jon Manning

Stephen Colbert talks to kids about the election

First, Colbert asked the kids if they know what the president does. Then he asked, one by one, if they recognized the races most prominent players. Colbert explained that Sanders believes people dont share enough. Credit: CBS I think its fair to share, several of the kids said. This is Hillary Clinton. But you eat it anyway because its the only kind of candy that there is. You guys know what butterscotch is?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 124 words · Kim Zimmerman

Stephen Colbert texted Olivia Munn's mom about her 'engagement'

Olivia Munn has spent this week shutting down rumors that she and boyfriend Aaron Rodgers are engaged. I didnt think most people would listen to it and believe it. Thats when it got too much for me. Credit: CBS My mom believes everything, Munn said on Thursday night. With that, Munn read the conversation, which she had previously posted online and can be seen below. The actress obliged, leading to further misunderstanding for Munns family....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 116 words · Diana Nichols

Stephen Colbert's Cartoon Donald Trump has creative reasons to skip Hillary Clinton debates

On Monday night, Stephen Colbert made a brief escape attempt. Lets talk about something other than Donald Trump for a second, he announced. He lasted all of two seconds. Credit: CBS Part of the reason for that is Trump simply gives them so much fuel. So far, Trump has criticized two of the debates for conflicting with NFL games. But as Colbert pointed out, that still leaves a few open....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 156 words · Charles Gibson

Stephen Colbert: Donald Trump phone call

I could say, Youre fired,' Trump said, referencing his past life as host ofThe Apprentice. Youre doing so well, that could never happen, Stephen. Youre doing a great job. Credit: CBS Trump appeared to ostensibly campaign for votes in the South Carolina primary, Colberts home state. Would you allow the Senate to tell you not to do it, Colbert asked Trump. Well, the Senate really has the right to do that, Trump said....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 161 words · Nicole Campbell

Stephen Colbert: Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani drag sketch video airs

I took Giuliani at his word. Giuliani says, Shes not healthy, and look it up on the internet. Its an endless loop. Credit: CBS Its like a snake with its tail in its mouth. Or a man with his head up his own ass. The current GOP nominee is shown putting his face into Giulianis chest. Watch a clip of the video and Colberts take on the conspiracy claims about Clintons illness below....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 73 words · Edward Smith