VIDEO: Stephen Colbert Makes Fun of CNN for Trying to Lure Viewers With Absurd Joe Biden Ploy

Staff / Truthdig Oct 13, 2015 By now word's gotten out that CNN has prepared a lectern for the vice president, in case he decides to show up to the first Democratic presidential debate on Tuesday night. It's almost certain Biden won't actually show up, but at least the "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert got a few laughs out of CNN's ridiculous publicity stunt. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

VIDEO: Here Are Some of the Best ‘Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Clips With Presidential Candidates

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Sep 29, 2015 Stephen Colbert has hosted only 15 episodes of "The Late Show" so far, but he's already interviewed more than his fair share of presidential candidates: Bernie Sanders, Jeb Bush, Donald Trump and Ted Cruz -- as well as Vice President Joe Biden, who may or may not run. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

VIDEO: Stephen Colbert Makes Jeb Bush Rue the Day He Chose to Use ‘The Late Show’ as a Fundraiser

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Sep 3, 2015 Jeb Bush is one of the first guests on "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert," a decision he may regret now that he's started a raffle war with the host. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Cornel West: ‘We Live in an Age of Sellouts [and] Love of Money, Money, Money, Money’

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Mar 18, 2015 Academic and activist Dr. Cornel West tells David Letterman that President Obama may be a "black face in [a] high place" but doesn't have the "vocal integrity" to stand up for what's right and "deliver justice." And it's not just Obama who's guilty, according to West. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Stephen Colbert to Take the ‘Late Show’ Reins from David Letterman

Staff / Truthdig Apr 10, 2014 When David Letterman pushes away from his desk on CBS' "Late Night with David Letterman" in 2015, Stephen Colbert will be ready to pull up a chair. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Will Stephen Colbert Replace David Letterman?

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Apr 5, 2014 The Comedy Central host could give up his role as second fiddle to Jon Stewart and make the jump to network television. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Senate Passes VAWA, O’Reilly Visits Letterman, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Feb 13, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including an excerpt from President Obama's State of the Union speech and Chuck Hagel clears a big hurdle in the Senate. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Obama Tells Letterman He Represents All Americans

Staff / Truthdig Sep 19, 2012 Taking advantage of the recently unearthed footage of rival Mitt Romney dismissing 47 percent of the voting public, President Obama tells talk show host David Letterman, "One of the things I've learned as president is you represent the entire country."Taking advantage of rival Mitt Romney dismissing 47 percent of the voting public, President Obama says, "One of the things I've learned as president is you represent the entire country." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Everyone Pile On Rick Sanchez!

Staff / Truthdig Oct 5, 2010 This has not been excitable former CNN anchor Rick Sanchez's week Things went downhill for the newsman after he took a straight-up anti-Semitic shot at Jon Stewart, calling the "Daily Show" host a "bigot" and extrapolating wildly to make the (continued). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obama: ‘I Was Actually Black Before the Election’

Staff / Truthdig Sep 22, 2009 The president showed up on the "Late Show With David Letterman" on Monday (if you broadcast it, he will come) and responded to Jimmy Carter's speculation that racism is to blame for some of the nasty behavior of his detractors. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Alec Baldwin on Sarah ‘Bible Spice’ Palin

Staff / Truthdig Oct 31, 2008 After so many years on television, David Letterman knows a headline-worthy quote when he hears one, and he clearly thinks Alec Baldwin's nickname for Sarah Palin, "Bible Spice," makes the cut in this clip from Wednesday night's "Late Show." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Meet the Press for Idiots

Staff / Truthdig Feb 20, 2007 Conan O'Brien's team put together this 30-second howler. Watch it for the final scene. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )