The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Wanda Sykes | Give It To Me Strait
Mar 13, 2026
Wanda Sykes, Emmy-winning comedian and actress known for sharp stand-up and roles on Curb Your Enthusiasm and The Upshaws. She talks about her dramatic turn in the film Undercard. She shares stories from touring and family life. They trade comedic takes on news, wartime spending, and TSA pay. She also recalls filming in Puerto Rico and wardrobe challenges.
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Conflicted 'We Won' Rhetoric On War
- Stephen Colbert highlights the absurdity of mixed messages from leadership about war being 'won' while continuing to deploy troops.
- He contrasts Trump's immediate 'we won' claims with continued military presence and confused rhetoric about mission status.
Strategic Oil Releases Won't Replace Lost Supply
- Colbert explains how strategic oil reserve releases are largely symbolic and insufficient to replace lost supply amid major disruptions.
- He notes the IEA and market reaction: releases plus announcements still triggered Brent Crude topping $100 a barrel.
Ohio Bigfoot Flap With Musky Evidence
- Stephen Colbert shares humorous Bigfoot 'flap' reports from Ohio, including sightings and a musky ammonia smell interfering with police.
- He relays witness details like a Bigfoot walking against traffic and families 'terrorized' but the creature vanished.