Stephen Colbert - Monologue, Interview from Kabul and Opening - 8/17/21

[Rhiannon12866]

Taliban Promises A Gentler Touch With Women And Civilians In New Charm Offensive

Taliban leaders are trying to convince the Afghan public that they have nothing to fear from the group known for reprisal killings and subjugation of women.




"They Do Not Blame America For Withdrawing" - Clarissa Ward On Reactions To The U.S. Military Exit

CNN Chief International Correspondent Clarrisa Ward joins us from Kabul to describe what she witnessed as the Taliban took control of the city, and to share insights about how the people of Afghanistan view the latest actions by the American government.




Come Visit The Colorado River

You're going to have to work out those arms before you come!

[multigraincracker]

1. Thanks again Rhiannon for your service

to myself and others that pass out when the sun goes down and have cut the cable.

[Rhiannon12866]

2. Then you're exactly who I post these for

I know that a lot of DUers don't stay up as late as I do - and not everyone has cable or even TV now. So I started posting Colbert regularly in early 2017 since it sure helps, especially at that time, to have some humor with the news. And Colbert sure keeps up with the news.

[Walleye]

4. Thank you from me too. Can't stay up that late anymore.Wake up early in the morning to watch Colbert

[Rhiannon12866]

7. Awww, thanks!

As I said, you're exactly who I post this for. I started posting his monologue in 2017 when I couldn't stand watching the regular news, and I know that not everyone stays up as late as I do, so I figured that morning people would appreciate Colbert's news combined with humor (and sometimes his monologues make the news, too. ).

[Walleye]

8. I think he's one of the best interviewers on TV. Does his homework

[Rhiannon12866]

9. He absolutely does! And I think he'd be happy with all political guests...

[Goonch]

3. ;-{)

[Ramsey Barner]

5. Lots of real news and solid reportiing from Clarissa Ward!

Everyone interested in the current state of Afghanistan and how we got there should see that clip. Afghans knew America wouldn't stay, but they feel betrayed by how we're leaving and by how few concessions we got from (the former guy's) negotiations with the Taliban.

[Rhiannon12866]

6. That's one big reason to watch Stephen Colbert, he keeps up with the news and promotes it

During the 2016 campaign I had trouble watching regular news since it was TFG and little else all the time. And that's where Stephen Colbert came in, he kept up with the news, but with humor and his own perspective. I started posting his monologues in early 2017 for exactly that reason, and, if anything, he's gotten better. I remember one time when there was breaking TFG news right while he was taping that night's monologue (first visit to North Korea), so he abandoned the scripted monologue and ad libbed the rest. He's not just a great comedian, but he's also a news junkie like many on DU.