The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Kaitlan Collins (Extended) | Must FCC TV
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Feb 18, 2026 
Kaitlan Collins, CNN chief White House correspondent and anchor of The Source, brings sharp political reporting and investigative experience. She discusses covering Trump and Biden eras. Conversations cover Jeffrey Epstein survivors seeking justice. They also dig into media accountability, FCC pressures, and the challenges of reporting in a polarized landscape.
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Holiday Mashups Reflect National Mood
- Stephen Colbert highlights converging holidays and cultural moments to frame political satire and public mood.
- He connects low national optimism and political scandals to explain why public sentiment matters.
Polls Reveal Waning National Optimism
- Colbert links declining optimism in Gallup polling to broader political dissatisfaction.
- He uses humor to underscore how presidential approval and public hope are tied together.
Epstein Scandal Shapes Public Memory
- Colbert frames Jeffrey Epstein as the defining scandal overshadowing other presidential legacies.
- He contrasts U.S. inaction with stronger consequences in the U.K. and corporate resignations.