The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert James Taylor (Extended) | Rise And Whine
Feb 6, 2026
James Taylor, singer-songwriter and six-time Grammy winner known for classics like Fire and Rain, chats warmly about his love songs, his writing process, and plans for a new record. He shares stories about collaborations with Carole King, the musical adaptation of his work, favorite songs he keeps close, and travel and language hobbies.
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Prayer Breakfast Satire
- Stephen Colbert quips that the National Prayer Breakfast mixes religion with politics and humorously calls it a separation of "church and breakfast."
- The segment frames the show’s satirical take on political rituals and public figures' performative piety.
Tragedy Reduced To Publicity Problems
- Colbert highlights Trump's dismissive line that two murdered people were "two people out of tens of thousands" when discussing Minneapolis killings.
- The moment shows how Trump framed tragic deaths as minor reputational issues rather than human loss.
Theatrical Weapon Naming
- Colbert notes Trump named a supposed weapon "the Discombobulator" and bragged about its effects.
- The exchange underscores Trump's theatrical approach to national-security rhetoric.
