In a recent episode of the talk show “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” host Stephen Colbert addressed the upcoming presidential election and how Joe Biden has taken the lead over Donald Trump in a new poll. Colbert expressed relief, jokingly thanking God for the good news amidst the otherwise depressing reality. He attributed Biden’s success to his strategy of remaining steady while his opponent, Trump, repeatedly quotes Hitler.
Colbert also highlighted Biden’s popularity among female voters, as the former Vice President leads Trump by a margin of 58% to 36% among women. He humorously called out to the ladies, attributing their support to Biden’s “store-bought smile” and his ability to stand between them and potential threats to reproductive rights.
The host then shifted gears to discuss Biden’s recent interactions with celebrities. He mentioned how Biden hosted Captain America actor Chris Evans at the White House and gave him a pair of his trademark aviators. Colbert playfully speculated on their unlikely pairing, referencing a connection between Biden and Captain America in the Avengers movies.
On the topic of racism, Colbert brought up former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley‘s recent statement on a popular radio show. Haley claimed that America is not a racist country, prompting Colbert to jokingly point out the irony of her segregated blouse. He also questioned her argument that there is racism in the country but it’s not a racist country, comparing it to a lemon chiffon cake with a hint of poop, saying that it’s still a poop cake at the end of the day.
Colbert moved on to discuss a Senate hearing on the dangers of social media, where CEOs of platforms like TikTok, Snapchat, Twitter, and Meta were questioned. He highlighted some comical moments from the hearing, including Senator Tom Cotton‘s unusual line of questioning to the TikTok CEO, asking about Chinese citizenship and associations with the Chinese Communist Party.
The talk show host then turned his attention to Senator John Kennedy‘s questioning of the Snap CEO, Evan Spiegel, humorously playing on Kennedy’s name and expressing happiness for him. Colbert jokingly stated that even a turtle like Kennedy should be allowed to be happy.
Shifting gears once again, Colbert touched on a revelation from a new book that detailed Trump lawyer Sydney Powell‘s plan to tap ex-Intel operatives to break into swing state election offices and seize Dominion voting machines and servers. The plan was halted when Rudy Giuliani, of all people, shut down the idea, demonstrating the level of craziness required for Giuliani to be the voice of reason.
To lighten the mood, Colbert announced a “new athletic competition” funded by right-wing billionaire Peter Thiel called the “enhanced games.” He wittily remarked that this Olympics-like event encourages the use of steroids, dubbing it the “Olympics on steroids” or simply the “Olympics” for the Russians.
In conclusion, “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” episode provided a lively and entertaining take on the latest political happenings and other amusing news stories. The host’s humorous commentary and clever wordplay kept viewers engaged and amused throughout the show.
