The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: Season 7
Overview
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Episodes
170
Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, the War on Drugs
Stephen welcomes actors Steve Martin, Martin Short & Selena Gomez, and a musical performance by The War on Drugs.
Chris Wallace, Holland Taylor
Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Wallace and actress Holland Taylor.
Sarah Paulson, Kacey Musgraves
Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Paulson and singer Kacey Musgraves.
Jeff Daniels, Nate Burleson
Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Daniels and TV host Nate Burleson.
Justice Stephen Breyer
Stephen welcomes U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer.
Jessica Chastain, Stephen Sondheim
Stephen welcomes actress Jessica Chastain and composer Stephen Sondheim.
Melissa McCarthy, Lindsey Buckingham
Stephen welcomes actress Melissa McCarthy and a musical performance by Lindsey Buckingham.
The Late Show's Celebration of Season 6: This Time with Laughs!
A look back celebrating Season 6.
Bob Woodward, Robert Costa, Leon Bridges
Stephen welcomes journalists Bob Woodward and Robert Costa, and a musical performance by Leon Bridges.
Shawn Mendes, Chris Turner
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes and a comedic performance by Chris Turner.
Anderson Cooper, John Mayer
Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by John Mayer.
Paul Giamatti, Jon Stewart
Stephen welcomes actor Paul Giamatti and comic Jon Stewart.
Drew Carey, Phoebe Robinson
Stephen welcomes game show host Drew Carey and actress Phoebe Robinson.
Anita Hill, Alessandro Nivola
Stephen welcomes lawyer Anita Hill and actor Alessandro Nivola.
John Lithgow, Theo Croker, Wyclef Jean
Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and a musical performance by Theo Croker & Wyclef Jean.
Rebecca Ferguson
Stephen welcomes actress Rebecca Ferguson.
Julianna Margulies, Toby Keith
Stephen welcomes actress Julianna Margulies and a musical performance by Toby Keith.
Michael Keaton, Zac Brown Band
Stephen welcomes actor Michael Keaton and a musical performance by Zac Brown Band.
Bret Baier, Susie Essman
Stephen welcomes journalist Bret Baier and comic Susie Essman.
Sanjay Gupta, Denis Villeneuve
Stephen welcomes author Sanjay Gupta and director Denis Villeneuve.
The cast of "Succession"
Stephen welcomes the cast of the award-winning HBO series “Succession” in their first late-night appearance together: Brian Cox, Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin, Alan Ruck, Nicholas Braun, Matthew Macfadyen, and J. Smith-Cameron.
Rep. Adam Schiff, Kacey Musgraves
Stephen welcomes Rep. Adam Schiff and a musical performance by Kacey Musgraves.
Nick Offerman, Charlamagne Tha God
Stephen welcomes actor Nick Offerman and radio & TV personality Charlamagne tha God.
Issa Rae, H.E.R.
Stephen welcomes actress Issa Rae and a musical performance by H.E.R.
Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya
Stephen welcomes actor Timothée Chalamet and actress Zendaya.
Andie MacDowell, Lana Del Rey
Stephen welcomes actress Andie MacDowell and a musical performance by Lana Del Rey.
Bruce Springsteen
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Bruce Springsteen.
Katie Couric, Gabby Barret
Stephen welcomes journalist Katie Couric and a musical performance by Gabby Barrett.
Elizabeth Banks, Jorja Fox
Stephen welcomes actress Elizabeth Banks and actress Jorja Fox.
John Leguizamo, Thomasin McKenzie
Stephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo and actress Thomasin McKenzie.
Trevor Noah, My Morning Jacket
Stephen welcomes TV host Trevor Noah and a musical performance by My Morning Jacket.
David Byrne, Huma Abedin
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by David Byrne and political staffer Huma Abedin.
Michael C. Hall, Michael Eric Dyson
Stephen welcomes actor Michael C. Hall and professor Michael Eric Dyson.
Andy Cohen, Thundercat
Stephen welcomes host Andy Cohen and a musical performance by Thundercat.
Billy Porter, Annaleigh Ashford
Stephen welcomes actor Billy Porter and actress Annaleigh Ashford.
Tony Hale, Snail Mail
Stephen welcomes actor Tony Hale and a musical performance by Snail Mail.
Jonathan Karl, Brandi Carlile
Stephen welcomes journalist Jonathan Karl plus an interview with and musical performance by Brandi Carlile.
Quentin Tarantino
Stephen welcomes filmmaker Quentin Tarantino and unveiling People’s Sexiest Man Alive.
Aubrey Plaza, Bruce Springsteen
Stephen welcomes actress Aubrey Plaza and musician Bruce Springsteen.
Kenneth Branagh, Ellie Kemper
Stephen welcomes actor Kenneth Branagh and actress Ellie Kemper.
Jeff Goldblum, Rod Stewart
Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum and Rod Stewart performance.
Paul Rudd, Sting
Stephen welcomes actor Paul Rudd and a musical performance by Sting.
Eric Adams, Dwyane Wade
Stephen welcomes Mayor-elect of New York City Eric Adams and former professional basketball Dwyane Wade.
Adam Driver, America Ferrera
The FDA plans to authorize Pfizer boosters for all adults this week, and hundreds of QAnon believers are still in Dallas waiting for the late John F. Kennedy Jr. to show up. Next, The Late Show staff asks the superstars of WWE just one question. Stephen sits down with Adam Driver to talk "House of Gucci" and what motivates him to bring live theater experiences to members of the military with his organization Arts in the Armed Forces. America Ferrera returns to the show to talk about season two of “Gentefied,” the Netflix comedic drama she executive produces and directs.
Kevin Hart, Robert Plant, Alison Krauss
Nearly 1 in 10 younger U.S. children got a coronavirus shot in the first two weeks of eligibility, and the right wing media is still up in arms that Big Bird encouraged children to get shots in their arms. Meanwhile, a Pod Show exclusive Sesame Street story from A to Z! And Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh's pants caught on fire during a football game. Kevin Hart sits down with Stephen and explains why his new project is intentionally darker and less comedic than the work he’s been known for to date. “True Story” is streaming now on Netflix.
Andrew Garfield, José Andres
Stephen welcomes actor Andrew Garfield and chef José Andrés.
Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Lady Gaga with Tony Bennett.
Rosamund Pike, Peter Jackson
Stephen welcomes actress Rosamund Pike and film director Peter Jackson.
Peter Jackson, Chelsea Cutler
Stephen welcomes producer Peter Jackson and a musical performance by Chelsea Cutler.
Peter Dinklage, Lee Jung-Jae, Aaron & Bryce Dessner
Stephen welcomes actor Peter Dinklage, actor Lee Jung-Jae, and a musical performance by Peter Dinklage & Aaron & Bryce Dessner “The National” from the film “Cyrano.”
Javier Bardem, Gang of Youths
Stephen welcomes actor Javier Bardem and a musical performance by Gang of Youths.
Mahershala Ali, Jason Reynolds
Stephen welcomes actor Mahershala Ali and author Jason Reynolds.
Jeff Goldblum, Natalie Hemby
Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum and a musical performance by Natalie Hemby.
Jennifer Lawrence, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Lawrence and a musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.
Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon; Glass Animals
Stephen welcomes actress Kristin Davis, actress Cynthia Nixon, and a musical performance by Glass Animals.
Dr. David Agus; Natalie Hemby
Stephen welcomes Dr. David Agus, the lead COVID analyst for CBS news; and musical artist Natalie Hemby. Stephen introduces his latest segment "Romansplaining with Stephen Colbert" about dating.
Michael B. Jordan; Nathaniel Rateliff
Stephen welcomes actor Michael B. Jordan. Nathaniel Rateliff joins Jon Batiste in a musical performance. Meanwhile!
Sting, David Alan Grier
Stephen welcome musical artist Sting, and actor David Alan Grier. Sting performs and takes the Colbert Questionnaire.
Keanu Reeves, Brett Eldredge
Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves. Musical performance by Brett Eldredge.
Henry Cavill, Jonathan Groff
Stephen welcomes actor Henry Cavill, actor Jonathan Groff.
Denzel Washington, Maggie Gyllenhaal
Stephen welcomes actor Denzel Washington, actor Maggie Gyllenhaal. Stephen celebrates the 20th anniversary of "Lord of the Rings" with special guests.
Anderson Cooper
Stephen welcomes news anchor Anderson Cooper.
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Utkarsh Ambudkar
Stephen welcomes director of the Centers for Disease Control Dr. Rochelle Walensky and actor Utkarsh Ambudkar.
Jennifer Lawrence, Ralph Macchio, The Flaming Lips ft. Nell Smith
Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Lawrence, actor Ralph Macchio, and a musical performance by Nell & The Flaming Lips.
Eliana Kwartler, Amy Klobuchar, SAINt JHN
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John Dickerson, Corey Hawkins
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Keanu Reeves, Genesis Owusu
Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves, and a musical performance by Genesis Owusu.
Gayle King, Tig Notaro
Stephen welcomes journalist Gayle King and comic Tig Notaro.
Bradley Cooper, Robert Finley, Dan Auerbach
Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper and a musical performance by Robert Finley & Dan Auerbach.
Keanu Reeves, Caitriona Balfe
Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves takes “The Colbert Questionert” and actress Caitriona Balfe.
Liev Schreiber, Allison Russell
Stephen welcomes actor Liev Schreiber and a musical performance by Allison Russell.
Bradley Cooper, Corey Stoll, Geese
Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper, actor Corey Stoll, and a musical performance by Geese.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Ingrid Andress, Sam Hunt
Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and a musical performance by Ingrid Andress & Sam Hunt.
Brian Cox, Samantha Bee
Stephen welcomes actor Brian Cox and TV personality Samantha Bee.
Christine Baranski, Nation of Language
Stephen welcomes actress Christine Baranski and a musical performance by Nation of Language.
Dionne Warwick, David Cross
Stephen welcomes singer Dionne Warwick and actor David Cross.
Elvis Costello
Stephen welcomes musician Elvis Costello and a musical performance by Elvis Costello & the Imposters.
Kristen Stewart, Jonathan Van Ness
Stephen welcomes actress Kristen Stewart and TV personality Jonathan Van Ness.
Joy Reid, Thomas Middleditch
Stephen welcomes TV host Joy Reid and actor Thomas Middleditch.
Adrien Brody, Lady Wray
Stephen welcomes actor Adrien Brody and a musical performance by Lady Wray.
Kate Hudson, Oliver Hudson, St. Paul and the Broken Bones
Stephen welcomes actors Kate & Oliver Hudson and a musical performance by St. Paul & The Broken Bones.
Marlee Matlin, Mackenzie Davis
Stephen welcomes actress Marlee Matlin and actress Mackenzie Davis.
Whoopi Goldberg, Rep. Ro Khanna
Stephen welcomes TV personality Whoopi Goldberg and Rep. Ro Khanna.
Clarissa Ward, Faith Hill, Aurora
Stephen welcomes CNN chief international correspondent Clarissa Ward, singer and actress Faith Hill, and a musical performance by Aurora.
Tim McGraw, Martha Stewart
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Tim McGraw and TV personality Martha Stewart.
Dua Lipa, 2 Chainz
Stephen welcomes singer Dua Lipa and a musical performance by 2 Chainz.
Jeffrey Wright, Alex Borstein, Maxwell
Stephen welcomes actor Jeffrey Wright, actress Alex Borstein, and a musical performance by Maxwell.
John Oliver, Future Islands
Stephen welcomes comic John Oliver and a musical performance by Future Islands.
Daniel Craig, Doris Kearns Goodwin
Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Craig and biographer Doris Kearns Goodwin.
Margaret Brennan, Adam Scott
Stephen welcomes CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan, and actor Adam Scott.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt, alt-J
Stephen welcomes actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt and a musical performance by Alt-J.
John Turturro, John Avlon
Stephen welcomes actor John Turturro and journalist John Avlon.
John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri, Russell Howard
Stephen welcomes journalist John Heilemann, political adviser Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri, former White House communications director, and comic Russell Howard.
Julia Ioffe, Thomas Lennon, Tears for Fears
Stephen welcomes journalist Julia Ioffe, actor Thomas Lennon, and a live performance by Tears for Fears.
Sam Waterston, Sophia Bush, John Oliver
Stephen welcomes actor Sam Waterston, actress Sophia Bush, and “Rescue Dog Rescue” with John Oliver.
Bob Odenkirk, Pusha T
Stephen welcomes actor Bob Odenkirk and a musical performance by Pusha T.
Sen. Bernie Sanders, Big Thief
Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Big Thief.
Andy Serkis, Fiona Hill
Stephen welcomes actor Andy Serkis and former Russia adviser to the White House Fiona Hill. Plus, a 15th anniversary celebration of Americone Dream.
Kyle MacLachlan, Arian Moayed, Pusha T
Stephen welcomes actor Kyle MacLachlan, actor Arian Moayed, and a live performance by Pusha T.
Anderson Cooper, Sutton Foster
Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and actress Sutton Foster.
John C. Reilly, Kristin Chenoweth
Stephen welcomes actor John C. Reilly and actress Kristin Chenoweth.
Michael McFaul, Denée Benton, Father John Misty
Stephen welcomes Amb. Michael McFaul, actress Denée Benton, and a musical performance by Father John Misty.
Marie Yovanovitch, Martha Stewart, Rex Orange County
Stephen welcomes Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch, entrepreneur Martha Stewart, and a live performance by Rex Orange County.
Aidy Bryant, Alex Edelman
Stephen welcomes actress Aidy Bryant and a live performance by comedian Alex Edelman.
Sandra Bullock, Billy Strings
Stephen welcomes actress Sandra Bullock and a musical performance by Billy Strings.
Anne Hathaway, Da'Vine Joy Randolph
Stephen welcomes actress Anne Hathaway and actress Da’Vine Joy Randolph.
Michael Bublé, Rose Matafeo
Stephen welcomes singer Michael Bublé and actress Rose Matafeo, with a live performance by Michael Bublé.
Chris Wallace, Wilmer Valderrama
Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Wallace and actor Wilmer Valderrama.
Hannah Gadsby, Sandra Bullock, Buffalo Nichols
Stephen welcomes comic Hannah Gadsby, actress Sandra Bullock, and a musical performance by Buffalo Nichols.
Elle Fanning, Ben Schwartz
Stephen welcomes actress Elle Fanning and actor Ben Schwartz.
Jane Krakowski, James McAvoy, Arlo Parks
Stephen welcomes actress Jane Krakowski, actor James McAvoy, and a musical performance by Arlo Parks.
John C. Reilly, Mandy Patinkin, Ken Burns
Stephen welcomes actor John C. Reilly, actor Mandy Patinkin, and filmmaker Ken Burns.
Shaquille O'Neal, Mayim Bialik
Stephen welcomes sports analyst Shaquille O'Neal and actress Mayim Bialik.
Jon Batiste, Oscar Isaac
Stephen welcomes musician Jon Batiste and actor Oscar Isaac.
Anderson Cooper, Thomas Rhett
Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a live performance by Thomas Rhett.
Pete Holmes, Elizabeth Alexander
Stephen welcomes comedian Pete Holmes and poet Elizabeth Alexander.
Chance the Rapper, Beanie Feldstein
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Chance the Rapper, and actress Beanie Feldstein.
Molly Shannon, Rep. Cori Bush
Stephen welcomes actress Molly Shannon and Rep. Cori Bush.
Claire Foy, Paul Bettany, Bright Eyes
Stephen welcomes actress Claire Foy, actor Paul Bettany, and a musical performance by Bright Eyes.
Hugh Laurie, Spoon
Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Laurie and a musical performance by Spoon.
Josh Brolin, The Who
Stephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin and a musical performance by The Who.
Julia Roberts, Wilco
Stephen welcomes actress Julia Roberts and a musical performance by Wilco.
Neil deGrasse Tyson, Emmy Blotnick
Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a performance by comedian Emmy Blotnick.
Alexander Skarsgård, Jack White
Stephen welcomes actor Alexander Skarsgård and musician Jack White, with a live performance by Jack White.
Jon Bernthal, Alton Brown
Stephen welcomes actor Jon Bernthal and TV chef Alton Brown!
Jose Andres, Ron Howard, Emily Bazelon, Lucius featuring Sheryl Crow and Celisse
Stephen welcomes humanitarian Jose Andres, director Ron Howard, legal commentator Emily Bazelon, and a music performance by Lucius featuring Sheryl Crow and Celisse.
Glenn Close, Sheryl Crow
Stephen welcomes actor Glenn Close and musician Sheryl Crow.
Daniel Craig, Matt Walsh, Joy Oladokun
Stephen welcomes actor Matt Walsh. Does the Colbert Questionnaire with Daniel Craig. Musical performance by Joy Oladokun
Chris O'Donnell, Elvis Costello
Stephen welcomes actor Chris O'Donnell and singer-songwriter Elvis Costello!
Mark Esper, Judd Apatow
Stephen welcomes Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, and director Judd Apatow.
Ricky Gervais, Trombone Shorty
Guest Ricky Gervais talks about his comedy tour SuperNature followed by a performance from trombone and trumpet player Trombone Shorty.
Antony Blinken, TWICE
Stephen speaks with the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, followed by a performance from the South Korean girl group TWICE.
Mike Myers, Minha Kim
Mike Myers discusses his comedy series The Pentaverate in which he has many roles and Minha Kim talks on the renewal of the epic series Pachinko.
Shaquille O'Neal, Sebastian Stan, Sharon Van Etten
Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal takes ”The Colbert Questionert,” Sebastian Stan talks on Pam and Tommy and indie-rock star Sharon Van Etten performs.
Jennifer Connelly, Patti LuPone
Jennifer Connelly talks about Top Gun: Maverick and Tony award-winning Patti LuPone performs from the revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Company.
Jacinda Ardern, Punch Brothers
Stephen welcomes Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and a musical performance performance by Punch Brothers.
Michael Che, James Stavridis
Stephen welcomes comedian Michael Che and Admiral James Stavridis.
Josh Brolin, Hugh Dancy
Stephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin, and actor Hugh Dancy.
Jake Tapper, Joel Kim Booster
Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper, and comedian Joel Kim Booster.
Robert De Niro, Rosie Perez
Stephen welcomes actor Robert De Niro and actress Rosie Perez.
Rep. Adam Schiff, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kurt Vile
Stephen welcomes Congressman Adam Schiff, actor Chiwetel Ejiofor and a musical performance by Kurt Vile.
Jon Batiste, Simu Liu
Stephen welcomes Jon Batiste, who takes “The Colbert Questionert,” and actor Simu Liu.
Bryan Cranston, Sen. Raphael Warnock
Stephen welcomes actor Bryan Cranston and Senator Raphael Warnock.
Bob Woodward, Carl Bernstein, Bonnie Raitt
Stephen welcomes journalists Bob Woodward & Carl Bernstein and a musical performance by Bonnie Raitt.
Emma Thompson, Tom Segura
Stephen welcomes actress Emma Thompson and comic Tom Segura.
Tom Hanks, Regina Spektor
Stephen welcomes actor Tom Hanks and a musical performance by Regina Spektor.
Cory Booker, The Lumineers
Stephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and a musical performance by The Lumineers.
Werner Herzog, Roger Waters
Stephen welcomes author Werner Herzog and a musical performance by Roger Waters.
Taika Waititi , David Sedaris
Stephen welcomes filmmaker Taika Waititi and comic David Sedaris.
Beto O’Rourke , Matilda Lawler
Stephen welcomes former Rep. Beto O’Rourke and actress Matilda Lawler.
Wanda Sykes, Ronan Farrow
Stephen welcomes comic Wanda Sykes and writer Ronan Farrow.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Jimmie Allen
Stephen welcomes Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and a musical performance by Jimmie Allen.
Adam Kinzinger, Karl Urban, Stephen Sanchez
Stephen welcomes Congressman Adam Kinzinger, actor Karl Urban, and a musical performance by Stephen Sanchez.
Heidi Klum, Ibram X. Kendi
Stephen welcomes model Heidi Klum and writer Ibram X. Kendi.
Billy Crystal, Paul Hollywood
Stephen welcomes actor Billy Crystal and chef Paul Hollywood.
Ethan Hawke, Courtney Barnett
Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke and a musical performance by Courtney Barnett.
Ice-T, Michael Pollan
Stephen welcomes actor Ice-T and author Michael Pollan.
Chris Hayes, Jack White
Stephen welcomes political commentator Chris Hayes and a musical performance by Jack White.
Jamie Raskin, Death Cab for Cutie
Stephen welcomes Rep. Jamie Raskin, a musical performance by Death Cab for Cutie, and St. Vincent performs with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
Charlamagne tha God, Brett Gelman
Stephen welcomes TV personality Charlamagne tha God, actor Brett Gelman, and a musical performance by St. Vincent with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
Amanda Seyfried, Stephen Merchant
Stephen welcomes actress Amanda Seyfried, actor Stephen Merchant, and a musical performance by St. Vincent with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
Jonathan Karl, BJ Novak, St. Vincent
Stephen welcomes journalist Jonathan Karl, actor BJ Novak, and a musical performance by St. Vincent with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
Patton Oswalt, Jennifer Granholm, James Taylor
Stephen welcomes comic Patton Oswalt, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm, and a musical performance by James Taylor.
Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Bianca Cristovao, James Taylor
Stephen welcomes podcast hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett & Tommy Vietor, comic Bianca Cristovao, and a musical performance by James Taylor.
Ron Howard, Morfydd Clark, James Taylor
Stephen welcomes director Ron Howard, and actress Morfydd Clark. James Taylor sits in with Stay Human.
James Taylor, Colman Domingo
James Taylor, Colman Domingo
Luis Cato,Joe Walsh, Mindy Kaling and Seantor Chris Murphy
Stephen welcomes Luis Cato, Joe Walsh, Mindy Kaling and Seantor Chris Murphy.
Ben Stiller, D'Arcy Carden, Joe Walsh
Stephen welcomes actor Ben Stiller and actress D’Arcy Carden. Joe Walsh sits in with Stay Human.
Kieran Culkin, Run the Jewels, Joe Walsh
Stephen welcomes actor Kieran Culkin and a musical performance by Run the Jewels. Joe Walsh sits in with Stay Human.
Karine Jean-Pierre, Tatiana Maslany, Joe Walsh
Stephen welcomes Whitehouse Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and actress Tatiana Maslany. Joe Walsh sits in with Luis Cato and the band.