In the latest episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the host wasted no time diving into the biggest news stories making headlines around the world. Starting off with a bang, Colbert discussed the eruption of a massive volcano in Iceland. While thankfully no one was hurt, the eruption is still a serious matter, as it is located just 2 kilometers away from major infrastructure. Colbert humorously highlighted the nation’s greatest mystery, pondering how the ponies in Iceland got so cute.
But the talk show host didn’t stop there. He swiftly pivoted to another orange glowing disaster – Donald Trump. Colbert pointed out that Trump has been using some of Hitler’s favorite phrases in his recent campaign speeches. From calling his opponents vermin to claiming that immigrants are poisoning the country’s blood, Trump even used Hitler’s most popular catchphrase, leaving many concerned. Although comparing Trump to Hitler may be considered extreme, Colbert highlighted renowned legal scholar Mike Godwin, the creator of Godwin’s law, who insists that the Hitler comparison is apt.
Colbert then turned his attention to the troubles facing Joe Biden. A new report suggests that Biden’s reluctance to acknowledge his physical limitations at age 81 is causing tension within his campaign team. While Biden always claims to feel much younger than his age, his aides are worried about him overexerting himself. Colbert couldn’t help but add his comedic touch, jokingly forgetting what he was originally talking about.
Moving on to the legal troubles of Rudy Giuliani, Colbert informed viewers that the former mayor of New York lost a defamation lawsuit and now owes $148 million to two former Georgia election workers. With Giuliani’s reputation in shambles, Colbert suggested that he should drill for oil in his skull to make some quick money. But the story didn’t end there, as the same Georgia election workers sued Giuliani again to permanently stop him from lying about them. While Colbert usually advises against kicking a man when he’s down, he made an exception for Giuliani.
Colbert wasn’t done discussing New York mayors’ misfortunes. Current New York mayor, Eric Adams, has seen his approval rating plummet to an all-time low of 28%. New Yorkers have grown increasingly frustrated with Adams due to his campaign facing a federal corruption investigation and his budget cuts for crucial services such as police, schools, and libraries. This has led to public libraries closing on Sundays, much to Colbert’s amusement.
Lastly, Colbert couldn’t resist mentioning the personal drama surrounding former mayor Bill de Blasio. Since leaving office, de Blasio has been living the life of a divorced dad, being spotted having public make-out sessions with mystery women in hotel bars, and even dying his hair from white to brown. However, it seems de Blasio may have gotten himself into a sticky situation as reports suggest that his new fling is still married. The New York Post contacted the woman’s ex-husband, who claimed they are still legally married and he was completely unaware of de Blasio’s involvement with his wife.
With episodes like this, it’s no wonder The Late Show with Stephen Colbert continues to entertain audiences with its witty take on current events. Tune in to catch more exciting and hilarious moments from the world of politics and beyond.
