In a recent episode of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” the host welcomed viewers from the comfort of his own home. Due to not feeling well and testing positive for COVID-19 again, Colbert decided to isolate himself and bring the show to his “palatial Curtain Shop.” Sporting podcast-style equipment, Colbert joked that this episode was brought to viewers by Ryan Reynolds mattresses, adding that Reynolds probably owns a mattress company.
Colbert then delved into the chaotic situation within the House GOP. After removing Kevin McCarthy from the role of speaker, the Republicans failed to agree on a new speaker. Jim Jordan, known for being an ultraconservative election denier, emerged as a potential candidate. However, anonymous reports suggest that there are around 40 no votes against Jordan, making his path to becoming speaker appear unlikely.
To change this, Jordan initiated a pressure campaign to win over holdout lawmakers. He even posted the phone numbers of mainstream GOP lawmakers and encouraged his followers to flood the capital switchboards with calls. The strategy seems to be working, as several holdouts, including Alabama congressman Mike Rogers, have now pledged their support for Jordan.
Moving on to a more light-hearted topic, New York Congressman George Santos made headlines recently for holding a mystery baby during a confrontation with a protester. When asked about the baby’s identity, Santos replied, “not yet.” Santos later introduced the baby to Kevin McCarthy, humorously suggesting the baby might be the new speaker.
In an amusing twist, a Twitter user asked Santos about his favorite Taylor Swift song, to which he replied, “Bad Blood.” However, this drew criticism from fans who pointed out that “Bad Blood” is not on Swift’s album “Reputation” but rather on “1989.”
Speaking of Taylor Swift, the pop star made headlines for going public with her romantic relationship with football player Travis Kelce. The couple was spotted on a PDA-filled date night in New York City and even attended an after-party for “Saturday Night Live,” where Kelce’s friend Pete Davidson is a cast member. Additionally, Swift’s “Speak Now World Tour” movie premiered over the weekend and broke global records for a concert film.
Bringing the focus back to politics, President Biden traveled to Philadelphia to discuss the economy. However, his speech got off to a rocky start when he stumbled over his words. Biden quickly recovered, making light of the situation, and went on to engage the crowd with some lighthearted banter.
Despite his health concerns, Colbert assured viewers that they could expect great guests on the show, including Jada Pinkett Smith and comedian Ricky Valz.
As the conversation shifted between COVID-19, political drama, and entertainment news, Colbert kept his audience entertained with his witty remarks and humorous commentary. Viewers eagerly await his return to the show’s regular format in the Ed Sullivan Theater once he tests negative for COVID-19.
