Stephen Colbert Guests April 20, 2026
Guests
The April 20, 2026 episode of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert featured Don Cheadle and Jake Tapper.
Episode clips
Don Cheadle
Don Cheadle recounts performing Proof for Barack and Michelle Obama and the pressure of presenting the play to such a high-profile audience.
Don Cheadle discusses performing Proof for Barack and Michelle Obama and reflects on the pressure and excitement of presenting the play to such a high-profile audience.
Jake Tapper
Jake Tapper discusses his reluctance to congratulate President Trump and shares the personal humor behind his portrait of Stephen Colbert as a Lord of the Rings fan.
Jake Tapper discusses why he avoids congratulating President Trump and explains his concerns about the administration’s conduct, language, and treatment of political opponents.
Jake Tapper unveils a portrait of Stephen Colbert as a Lord of the Rings fan and discusses the personal details and humor behind the artwork.
Other episode clips
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert presents a satirical FBI: Most Wasted report about the FBI and the administration’s chaotic approach to law enforcement and political accountability.
Stephen Colbert’s monologue examines Trump’s social-media blitz, his attacks involving Pope Leo XIV, and renewed questions about Kash Patel’s drinking and judgment.
Meanwhile covers claims about lowering dementia risk, unusual running vacations, and the debate over eating fish caught in the Hudson River.
FAQ
- Who were the guests on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on Apr 20, 2026?
- Don Cheadle and Jake Tapper were the guests on this episode.
- When did this episode air?
- Apr 20, 2026.