Stephen Colbert Guests January 20, 2026

Episode clips

Bernie Sanders

Bernie Sanders discusses oligarchy, inequality, political resistance, and the need for organized action against concentrated wealth.

Interview

A Descent Into Barbarism - Sen. Sanders On Stephen Miller's Might-Makes-Right Worldview

Bernie Sanders condemns what he describes as a descent into barbarism and criticizes Stephen Miller’s might-makes-right worldview.

Interview

Can Congress Stop Trump From Taking Greenland? Sen. Bernie Sanders Says Yes

Bernie Sanders discusses whether Congress can stop Donald Trump from taking Greenland and argues that political institutions can still resist such actions.

Interview

He Took On The Establishment And Won - Sen. Sanders On New York City's Mayor, Zohran Mamdani

Bernie Sanders discusses Zohran Mamdani’s New York mayoral victory as an example of a candidate challenging the political establishment.

Interview

"When Democracy Gets In The Way Of The Objectives Of The Wealthy" - Sen. Sanders Defines Oligarchy

Bernie Sanders defines oligarchy and argues that wealthy interests shape government decisions when democracy conflicts with their objectives.

Lucinda Williams

"The World's Gone Wrong" - Lucinda Williams (LIVE on The Late Show)

FAQ

Who were the guests on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on Jan 20, 2026?

Bernie Sanders and Lucinda Williams were the guests on this episode.

When did this episode air?

Jan 20, 2026.