The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Jake Gyllenhaal | Crazed And Confused
Mar 4, 2026
Jake Gyllenhaal, Oscar- and Tony-nominated actor known for Brokeback Mountain and Nightcrawler, chats about starring in The Bride directed by his sister Maggie. They discuss her casting him, the film’s movie-within-a-movie conceit, performing in black-and-white, and playful sibling directing stories. Short, funny anecdotes and behind-the-scenes tidbits keep the conversation lively.
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War Messaging Appears Fragmented And Unprepared
- Stephen Colbert frames the U.S.-Iran conflict as chaotic and poorly planned, highlighting mixed messages and logistical problems like limited commercial flights out of the region.
- He points out the administration's contradictory communications and unpreparedness, likening running out of munitions to an absurd national identity crisis that undermines public support.
Religious Rhetoric Is Being Mixed Into Military Order
- Colbert highlights a disturbing morale issue: some U.S. commanders told troops Trump is anointed by Jesus and that Armageddon is the goal, which reframes military action as religious destiny.
- He underscores the absurdity by noting a commander reportedly smiled while delivering this, amplifying the surreal mix of faith and warfare.
Predecessor Blame Loses Persuasive Power Over Time
- Colbert critiques Trump's attribution of success to himself and habit of blaming predecessors, arguing that constant predecessor-blame becomes untenable over time.
- He uses humor to reveal how political rhetoric avoids ownership, showing Trump's repetitive deflections about Obama and Biden.