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

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

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

Interview

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

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

Interview

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

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

Interview

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

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

Lucinda Williams

Musical Performance

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

Lucinda Williams discusses 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.