Stephen Colbert Guests May 1, 2026

Episode clips

Pete Buttigieg

Pete Buttigieg discusses America’s diminished role in the world under Donald Trump, his foreign-policy concerns, and the energetic crowds he is drawing in places Democrats do not usually win.

Interview

America's Role In The World Is Diminished Under Donald Trump - Pete Buttigieg

Pete Buttigieg discusses how America’s role in the world has diminished under Donald Trump and reflects on his early political experiences and foreign-policy concerns.

Interview

Why Pete Buttigieg Is Pulling Energetic Crowds In Places Democrats Don't Often Go

Pete Buttigieg discusses the energetic crowds he is drawing in places Democrats do not usually win and what that response suggests about the party’s future.

Andy Serkis

Interview

Why Andy Serkis Long Dreamt Of Bringing George Orwell's "Animal Farm" To The Big Screen

Andy Serkis discusses his long-held ambition to bring George Orwell’s Animal Farm to the screen and the creative challenges of adapting the novel.

Jon Stewart

Game/Bit

Late Show Home Shopping with Jon Stewart

Jon Stewart takes part in a Late Show home-shopping segment, pitching absurd products and playing along with the format’s exaggerated salesmanship.

Other episode clips

Monologue

Iran To Trump: You're Losing | Condom Prices Are Up | Penis In The Sky | Patel Drunk On The Job?

Stephen Colbert jokes about Iran telling Donald Trump he is losing, rising condom prices, a penis-shaped cloud, and Kash Patel’s latest political problems.

FAQ

Who were the guests on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on May 1, 2026?

Pete Buttigieg, Andy Serkis, and Jon Stewart were the guests on this episode. The episode originally aired on Apr 22, 2026.

When did this episode air?

This was a rerun broadcast on May 1, 2026. The episode originally aired on Apr 22, 2026.