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Stephen Colbert - Monologue and Opening - 2/17/2026
The Fire Horse Arrives | Optimism Hits A New Low | Epstein Pals Face Consequences | Erotic PoetrySeveral major holidays including Lunar New Year, Ramadan and Mardi Gras converged today, Americans are less hopeful than ever, several business leaders and European politicians have been ousted over their ties to Jeffrey Epstein, and Stephen reads some titillating poetry written by California gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell.
Why Everyone's Talking About Stephen Colbert, CBS, The FCC And James Talarico
Stephen Colbert goes on the record about his interview with Texas State Rep. James Talarico, the FCC's "equal time" rule, and today's statement from CBS.
Olympic Confessions
Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm wasn't the only Olympian to make an ill-timed confession.