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May 17, 2022

Stephen Colbert: Guest Judd Apatow On George Carlin's Incredible Ability To Reinvent Himself



Our friend Judd Apatow returns to The Late Show to chat with Stephen about the man he profiles in his new special, "George Carlin's American Dream," which is streaming now on HBO Max.


May 17, 2022

Stephen Colbert: Guest Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper

Mark Esper's Loyalty To The Constitution Got Him Fired From The T**** Administration



Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper joins Stephen for a two-part conversation about his time in the T*** administration, from which he was fired, which he writes about in his new book, "A Sacred Oath." Stick around for more from Secretary Esper.




How Can The GOP Get Divorced From Donald T****? Mark Esper Weighs In



In the second part of Stephen's conversation with Mark Esper, the former Secretary of Defense shares his frustration at the state of Republican politics which is still tied closely to the whims of the former president. Esper's book, "A Sacred Oath," is available now.


May 17, 2022

Stephen Colbert (He's back!!) - Monologue and Opening - 5/16/22

Fox News & GOP Pushed Replacement Theory | Baby Formula Shortage Reaches Crisis Level



The hateful, racist theory that inspired a teenager to commit mass murder in Buffalo, NY is a popular talking point among Republican politicians and the host of "Tucker Carlson Tonight." Elsewhere in America, parents are desperately searching for supplies of baby formula as the nationwide shortage becomes a full-blown crisis.




T****'s Desire To Bomb Iran & Mexico Is Among The Disturbing Revelations In, "A Sacred Oath"



Stephen takes a look at some alarmingly stupid and dangerous ideas the former president pitched while former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper was in the administration. Stick around to watch Esper join Stephen for a conversation about these and other revelations in his book, "A Sacred Oath."




Which Battleship Will Win Miss USA Battleship?



My money's definitely on Miss USS Delaware.


May 17, 2022

O.C. shooting suspect motivated by political tensions, officials say - KTLA-5 News



Chris Wolfe reports for the KTLA 5 News at 10 on May 16, 2022.




O.C. doctor sacrificed himself to save others: Officials - KTLA-5 News



Kimberly Cheng reports for the KTLA 5 News at 6 on May 16, 2022.


May 17, 2022

Will Tucker Carlson Ever Be Held Accountable? And is Liz Cheney the New Lion of the Left? - S. Miller



Political Voices Network - Stephanie Miller. Aired on 05/16/2022.

May 17, 2022

Idaho Republicans Reckon With Extremism In Political Spectacle Primary - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC



Rachel Maddow alerts viewers that while the Pennsylvania primaries are drawing the most national attention for the characters involved, the Idaho Republican primaries, particularly with Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin challenging the reelection of Governor Brad Little, are worth keeping an eye on. Aired on 05/16/2022.


May 17, 2022

These Are The Primary Election Races To Watch - The 11th Hour - MSNBC



Voters in five states head to the polls Tuesday with much of the focus on key races in battleground Pennsylvania. A.B. Stoddard and Tim Miller break down the biggest primary day yet. Aired on 05/16/2022.


May 17, 2022

Reporters Tread Carefully With Attention-Seeking Racists, Extremist Online Communities - Rachel Maddow



Ben Collins, NBC News senior reporter who covers disinformation, extremism, and the internet, talks about the challenge of reporting frankly about extremist online communities without also helping them in their goal of spreading their toxic ideas. Aired on 05/16/2022.


May 17, 2022

Violent, Terroristic Racists Are A Recurrent Problem With No Simple Solution - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC



Rachel Maddow remarks on the pattern of racists using violence to try to terrorize minority populations, subverting democracy, and evangelizing their hateful ideas, and outlines the challenge of reporting on racist extremists without elevating their public profile. Aired on 05/16/2022.


May 17, 2022

Buffalo Shooter's Racist Hate Links Him To Past Massacres - The Last Word - MSNBC



MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell speaks to white supremacy expert Professor Kathleen Belew about how racially motivated mass shootings around the world that are seemingly unconnected, stem from a hateful, racist ideology and how ideas and tactics flow freely between the gunmen. Aired on 05/16/2022.


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