Stephen Colbert Guests April 28, 2026
Guests
The April 28, 2026 episode of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert featured Anderson Cooper and Patton Oswalt.
Episode clips
Anderson Cooper
Anderson Cooper discusses the political stories he is covering, including Trump’s self-image and the administration’s war reporting, while reflecting on the pressures of journalism.
Anderson Cooper reacts to Trump portraying himself as Jesus and discusses the administration’s response, the political climate, and the stories he covers as a journalist.
Anderson Cooper discusses covering the war with Iran, the pressures facing journalists, and how the conflict is being handled by the White House and the media.
Patton Oswalt
Patton Oswalt discusses his Epstein-files joke, his latest comedy special Tea and Scotch, and the ways fatherhood and current events become material for his comedy.
Other episode clips
The Great Big Joy Machine performs from its self-titled album on The Late Show, with proceeds benefiting MusicCares.
Stephen Colbert discusses Trump’s war with the Pope, the just-war doctrine, and the administration’s rhetoric while also mocking artificial-intelligence and technology news.
FAQ
- Who were the guests on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on Apr 28, 2026?
- Anderson Cooper and Patton Oswalt were the guests on this episode. The episode originally aired on Apr 16, 2026.
- When did this episode air?
- This was a rerun broadcast on Apr 28, 2026. The episode originally aired on Apr 16, 2026.