Staff / TruthdigOct 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 )
Natasha Hakimi Zapata / TruthdigSep 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 )
Natasha Hakimi Zapata / TruthdigSep 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 )
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Natasha Hakimi Zapata / TruthdigMar 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 )
Staff / TruthdigApr 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 )
Peter Z. Scheer / TruthdigApr 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 )
Tracy Bloom / TruthdigFeb 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 )
Staff / TruthdigSep 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 )
Staff / TruthdigOct 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 )
Staff / TruthdigSep 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 )
Staff / TruthdigOct 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 )
Staff / TruthdigFeb 20, 2007
Conan O'Brien's team put together this 30-second howler. Watch it for the final scene. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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