In an exciting episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, host Stephen Colbert brings his usual wit and charm to discuss a range of topics, including the upcoming inauguration, the Village People‘s performance at one of Trump’s inaugural balls, and the recent release of a special prosecutor’s report on Trump’s election interference.
Colbert kicks off the show by expressing his mixed feelings about the impending inauguration, comparing it to James Bond being strapped to a table with a laser inching toward his crotch. He jokes about the Village People‘s change of heart in performing at Trump’s ball, considering their previous demand for him to stop using their music. Colbert mentions the band’s attempt to distance themselves from the perception of their hit song “YMCA” being a gay anthem and emphasizes that it belongs to their album Cruisin’, which is “packed with hetero hits.”
Moving on to the inauguration preparations, Colbert mentions the high anti-scale fencing being placed around the capital, jokingly attributing it to Trump finally fulfilling his promise to build a wall. He then shifts to the release of special prosecutor Jack Smith’s report, which claims that if Trump had not won the election, there would have been enough evidence to convict him at trial. Colbert laments the inability to prosecute a sitting president and jokes about Smith’s generic name, which makes him unfit for witness protection.
Next, Colbert turns his attention to the Senate confirmation hearings for Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth. He highlights Hegseth’s controversial statements about female service members and allegations of sexual assault. Colbert hilariously mentions Hegseth’s own mother writing a scathing letter, in which she criticizes him for belittling, lying, cheating, and using women for his own power and ego. He chuckles as he quips that Hegseth’s qualifications seem to be more suited for his previous role as co-host of Fox and Friends weekends.
In a lighter segment, Colbert discusses the upcoming changes at Starbucks, including customers having to pay to use the bathroom and a ban on outside alcohol. He humorously complains about having to enter a Starbucks bathroom sober and makes jokes about the new Starbucks CEO, Brian Nickel, being an expert in fast casual food and bathrooms.
As the show continues, Colbert shifts gears to a viral clip from a Chicago grocery store where a police officer discovers a coyote hiding behind the produce section. He humorously comments on the officer’s preparedness with a broom and dustpan, suggesting that the coyote might accidentally knock over boxes of Cheerios. Colbert jokes about Chicago being known for its pork products and pokes fun at the idea of a coyote hiding among salad ingredients.
Wrapping up the episode, Colbert briefly mentions the ongoing NFL playoffs and a viral moment where Eagles receiver AJ Brown was seen reading a book on the sidelines. The book, titled “Inner Excellence: Train Your Mind for Extraordinary Performance and the Best Possible Life,” quickly soared to the top of Amazon’s bestseller list, demonstrating the NFL’s potential to boost an author’s success.
Overall, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert delivers another entertaining and engaging episode, filled with Colbert’s trademark humor and clever commentary on current events. This talk show continues to captivate audiences with its lively and enjoyable content.
