But the scorching heat wasn’t just limited to New York. According to experts, 265 million Americans were facing temperatures in the high 90s, thanks to a phenomenon known as a heat dome. David Parkinson, CBS senior weather producer, described it as “hot hot heat.” With heatwaves becoming longer, more intense, and more frequent, it seems Mrs. Heatwave has no intention of cooling down anytime soon.
While the audience tried to beat the heat, Colbert moved on to discuss the recent controversy surrounding Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. Over the weekend, Schumer was accused of staging a fake Father’s Day photo, where he was grilling. However, upon closer examination, it became evident that he put cheese on an uncooked patty. Colbert couldn’t help but comment, “it’s a little rare for my taste.”
Shifting gears to politics, Colbert mentioned President Joe Biden‘s executive action that shields undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens from deportation. This new policy allows immigrants to stay in the country while their green card applications are being processed, preventing potentially long separations from their families. Colbert humorously quipped, “you can’t spend that much time away from your children. You leave behind an angelic toddler and return to a monstrous tween quoting skibbidy toilet memes and calling your ankle socks cringe.”
In addition to political news, Colbert also shared a health-related update. The U.S. Surgeon General recently called for warning labels on social media platforms, citing concerns about their impact on adolescent mental health. Colbert humorously added, “every social media site should say this warning: you may see photos of your high school bully living a happy life.”
As the show went on, Colbert also took a moment to send well wishes to Sir Ian McKellen, who had a minor fall while performing in a play in London. McKellen reassured fans on Twitter that his recovery would be complete and speedy.
Sports fans were not left out either. The Boston Celtics emerged victorious in the NBA Finals, securing their 18th championship and cementing their sustained excellence. Colbert playfully remarked, “it’s that kind of sustained excellence that lets everyone overlook their pipe-smoking, shillelagh-wielding potbellied Irish stereotype mascot me baskets full of whiskey.”
And just when you thought the show couldn’t include more news, Colbert wrapped up by mentioning the new law in New York that allows residents to grow marijuana in their homes. New Yorkers can now have up to three adult plants and possess up to five pounds of marijuana. Colbert couldn’t help but make a humorous reference to Costco, joking that they must be the supplier of this newfound stash.
With a mix of witty commentary, political updates, and a touch of sports, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert delivered an entertaining episode that left viewers both informed and thoroughly entertained.
