Oct 02 Late-night shows return after writers strike, actors resume talks that could end their standoff By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press Late-night talk shows are returning after a five-month absence brought on by the Hollywood writers strike. John Oliver returned to his "Last Week Tonight" with a full-throated endorsement of the strike and its successful outcome. Continue reading
Sep 11 An emotional Biden tells Stephen Colbert he's unsure he can commit to be president By Josh Lederman, Associated Press NEW YORK — Vice President Joe Biden said he is overwhelmed at times by his son’s death and unconvinced he could commit fully to being president, in an emotional interview that cast a deep pall over his deliberations about the… Continue reading
Sep 09 Stephen Colbert debuts his new take on late night TV By David Bauder, Associated Press NEW YORK — Stephen Colbert began his tenure as host of the CBS "Late Show" Tuesday with a tribute to predecessor David Letterman, a brief conversation with rival Jimmy Fallon and a surprise cameo from Comedy Central buddy Jon Stewart. Continue reading
Aug 06 5 times 'The Daily Show' actually influenced policy By Corinne Segal As Jon Stewart prepares the leave "The Daily Show," we looked back at the moments the show and its alums crossed into the world of policy. Continue reading
May 21 Stephen Colbert, Madeleine Albright and others have some advice for the class of 2015 By Colleen Shalby For the past few weeks, college graduates across the country have accepted their diplomas, bidding their academic years adieu as they embark into the world beyond. But not before listening to a classic commencement speech about the time behind them,… Continue reading
Dec 18 Watch 5:07 Stephen Colbert leaves the pundit behind to play himself By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Dec 18 Remembering 'The Colbert Report' -- a friend to the NewsHour By Margaret Myers After nine years at the helm of Comedy Central's "The Colbert Report," Stephen Colbert will bid adieu on Friday to his cheeky alter ego. As we say goodbye to the show, we feature some of the comedian's best interviews, namely… Continue reading
Apr 10 Stephen Colbert to replace David Letterman on 'The Late Show' By Colleen Shalby CBS announced Thursday that Comedy Central’s Stephen Colbert will replace David Letterman on "The Late Show," just one week after the legendary host announced his retirement. Continue reading
Oct 10 Watch Leather Muppet to Stephen Colbert: You Are What You Eat Paul Solman had a 'transformative' experience after Stephen Colbert poked fun at him. Continue watching
Apr 16 Watch Washington, D.C. Officials Push Congress for Voting Rights Washington, D.C. residents and officials are lobbying the House of Represenatives to get a voting member. The NewsHour reports on the fight for voting rights in the nation's capital. Continue watching