Stephen Colbert Guests April 23, 2026

Episode clips

Senator Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren discusses the Federal Reserve, Trump’s foreign-policy decisions, and why she believes Congress and Democratic voters must push back against the administration.

Interview

"If The Sock Fits..." - Sen. Warren Believes Trump Seeks To Appoint A Sock Puppet To Lead The Fed

Elizabeth Warren discusses the independence of the Federal Reserve, Trump’s nominee to lead it, and the risks of political pressure on interest-rate decisions. She also explains why Congress should challenge the administration’s actions and describes the role she believes Democrats should play.

Interview

Congress Could Tell Trump: Put A Stop To This War - Sen. Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren discusses Trump’s handling of Iran, the administration’s approach to war powers, and the need for Congress to assert its authority. She also talks about the political response she is seeing from voters and the issues motivating Democratic activism.

Michael Stipe

Michael Stipe discusses his solo music and creative process before performing The Rest of Ever with the Late Show band.

Interview

A Tree That Sounds Like Daft Punk Doing A Sea Shanty - What To Expect On Michael Stipe's Solo Album

Michael Stipe discusses his upcoming solo album Michael Stipe and the process of developing a sound separate from R.E.M., describing the music as a new creative direction. He also reflects on songwriting, visual art, and the unusual inspirations behind the record.

Musical Performance

"THE REST OF EVER" - Michael Stipe (LIVE on The Late Show)

Michael Stipe performs “The Rest of Ever” with Louis Cato and the Late Show band.

Other episode clips

Monologue

Trump Plans Revenge On The Press | No Negotiations | Spirit Bailout? | Bobby's Heavy Breathing

Stephen Colbert jokes about the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Trump’s threats against the press, negotiations involving Iran, and the political spectacle surrounding the administration’s latest controversies.

Desk Segment

Stephen Colbert Announces His Next Big Project, "Uncle Cops" Starring John. C. Reilly

Stephen Colbert presents a fictional trailer for Uncle Cops, an hour-long procedural comedy about two detectives who are also uncles, before introducing the episode’s guests and Michael Stipe’s performance.

FAQ

Who were the guests on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on Apr 23, 2026?

Senator Elizabeth Warren and Michael Stipe were the guests on this episode.

When did this episode air?

Apr 23, 2026.