The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Bradley Whitford | 'For Worse'
Mar 2, 2026
Bradley Whitford, Emmy-winning actor known for The West Wing, Get Out, and The Handmaid's Tale, chats about his new film For Worse directed by his wife Amy Landecker. He revisits West Wing memories and reunions. They riff on political and TV culture, share family anecdotes, and even try a playful one-word acting bit.
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Personal Pride In Amy’s Creative Role
- Bradley notes Amy Landecker not only directed but also wrote and stars in For Worse and that Amy is present in the audience.
- He expresses personal pride and calls the film a source of joy.
Rewatching The West Wing Reveals Its Messiness
- Bradley Whitford recounts rewatching The West Wing with his wife and reflects on how messy and unglamorous the show's politics actually were.
- He notes they’re at the start of season three and surprised by how often characters fail and get “their ass handed to them.”
Storytelling Shapes Political Discourse
- Whitford argues The West Wing’s cultural impact shows storytelling can shape political discourse despite the show's internal flaws.
- He contrasts the show’s limited real-world policy success with its outsized influence on how politics is discussed.