CBS News' Maurice DuBois | New Tariff In Town

Summary

Summary of "The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert" Featuring Maurice DuBois | Episode: New Tariff In Town

Podcast Information:

• Title: The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert
• Host: CBS (Stephen Colbert)
• Episode Title: New Tariff In Town
• Guest: Maurice DuBois, Emmy Award-Winning Journalist and Co-Anchor of CBS Evening News
• Release Date: April 1, 2025

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Introduction and Opening Monologue (01:34 - 14:31)

Stephen Colbert opens the episode with his signature blend of humor and political commentary. He delves into the recent economic turmoil caused by former President Donald Trump's unilateral imposition of tariffs, branding it as "Liberation Day." Colbert humorously critiques the unpredictability and chaos introduced by these tariffs, emphasizing the lack of transparency and planning from Trump's administration.

• Key Points:

  • Unpredictable Tariff Implementation: Colbert mocks the uncertainty surrounding Trump's tariff announcements, highlighting the broad and undefined scope affecting "all countries" (03:25).
  • Economic Impact: He references the potential spike in automobile prices, citing experts who warn that tariffs could add $10,000 to $20,000 to vehicle costs, potentially shifting consumer preferences towards more affordable options like public buses (05:00).
  • Political Satire: Colbert employs satire to underscore the absurdity of Trump's economic policies, suggesting that they are more chaotic than beneficial for business certainty.

• Notable Quotes:

  • "This isn't a bull or a bear market. This is beans." (02:33)
  • "Liberation Day is like Independence Day in that we're the only country celebrating and somebody's probably going to get some fingers blown off." (02:46)
  • "According to White House official Kevin Hassett... there's nothing to fear." (03:41)

Guest Introduction: Maurice DuBois (14:31 - 15:12)

Stephen Colbert warmly welcomes Maurice DuBois to the show, congratulating him on his decade-long tenure as co-anchor of the CBS Evening News alongside John Dickerson. The introduction sets a friendly and engaging tone for the ensuing interview.

• Notable Interaction:
  • Stephen Colbert: "Ladies and gentlemen, my first guest tonight is an Emmy award-winning journalist who co-anchors the CBS Evening News. Please welcome to the Late Show, Maurice DuBois. Watch, please."
  • Maurice DuBois: Expresses excitement and gratitude for joining the show (14:53 - 15:12).

Interview with Maurice DuBois (15:13 - 26:52)

Career Beginnings and Journey in Journalism (15:13 - 20:18)

Maurice DuBois shares his journey into journalism, tracing his passion back to a high school journalism class encouraged by his father. He recounts his early experiences with local news reporting, including his first front-page story about a boat explosion in East Setauket. DuBois discusses his academic path at Northwestern University and his initial foray into television as a production assistant in Seattle, ultimately breaking into on-air roles despite early challenges, such as a memorable freeze-up during a live Fourth of July fireworks broadcast.

• Key Points:

  • Influence of Family: DuBois credits his father for sparking his interest in journalism (18:18).
  • Early Challenges: Describes the pressure and nerves of live reporting, leading to initial setbacks (20:22 - 21:35).
  • Persistence: Highlights his resilience and continued passion despite early career hurdles.

• Notable Quotes:

  • "It's always been a thing, this whole journalism thing." (22:15)
  • "Nobody got hurt." (21:35)

Current News Landscape and Tariffs Discussion (20:18 - 24:45)

Turning to current events, Maurice provides his professional insights on the economic repercussions of Trump's tariffs. He emphasizes the importance of objective reporting amidst governmental chaos, likening the situation to "drinking from a fire hose." DuBois discusses the public's reception to the tariffs, noting that polling indicates a preference for the administration to focus less on imposing tariffs and more on reducing prices, as tariffs tend to have the opposite effect.

• Key Points:

  • Objective Reporting: DuBois underscores the responsibility of journalists to present facts without personal bias (24:18).
  • Public Sentiment: Highlights that American voters are increasingly dissatisfied with the current tariff policies, favoring strategies that directly lower consumer costs (16:40 - 16:48).
  • Economic Analysis: Discusses the long-term implications of sustained tariffs on the supply chain and manufacturing sectors.

• Notable Quotes:

  • "We're calling balls and strikes. We're not here to describe it from our own personal opinions." (24:18)
  • "Polling is showing that people want the president to focus less on tariffs and more on bringing prices down." (16:40 - 16:48)

Personal Anecdotes and Light-Hearted Banter (24:45 - 26:52)

The conversation shifts to lighter topics, including DuBois's personal experiences and interests. Stephen teases DuBois about a mustache, leading to playful banter that showcases their rapport. They touch upon DuBois's love for sports, particularly his support for the Yankees, and humorously discuss the controversial use of "torpedo bats" in baseball.

• Key Points:

  • Building Rapport: Stephen and Maurice engage in friendly jokes about appearance and sports preferences, humanizing the interview (25:04 - 26:52).
  • Sports Commentary: DuBois shares his enthusiasm for the Yankees and his acceptance of new baseball equipment like torpedo bats (24:45 - 25:16).
  • Interpersonal Dynamics: The exchange highlights the camaraderie between the host and guest, making the discussion relatable and entertaining.

• Notable Quotes:

  • "Are you a Cubs fan?" followed by mutual teasing about team rivalries (25:43 - 25:49).
  • "Bring back the stash." – A humorous suggestion to Maurice about restoring his mustache (26:03 - 26:50).
  • "You're welcome. You're welcome." – DuBois playfully responding to the joke about his mustache (26:52).

Conclusion (26:52 - End)

Stephen Colbert wraps up the interview by thanking Maurice DuBois for his time and insights. He provides viewers with information on how to watch CBS Evening News and encourages listeners to engage with additional content through The Late Show’s YouTube channel.

• Key Points:

  • Acknowledgment: Colbert expresses appreciation for DuBois’s participation and contributions to journalism.
  • Promotional Information: Shares details about watching CBS Evening News and accessing more Late Show content online.

• Notable Closing Line:

  • "Maurice Dubois, wonderful to see you. CBS Evening News airs weeknights at 6:30. Maurice Dubois, everybody." (26:50 - 26:52)

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Overall Insights and Themes

• Economic Policy Critique: The episode offers a critical examination of recent tariff policies, highlighting their destabilizing effects on both the economy and consumer prices.
• Journalistic Integrity: Through Maurice DuBois, the conversation underscores the importance of objective reporting amidst political and economic turbulence.
• Humanizing Media Figures: The interplay between Stephen Colbert and Maurice DuBois illustrates the personable side of news anchors, making them more relatable to the audience.
• Balancing Humor and Seriousness: Colbert effectively balances comedic elements with substantive discussions, maintaining engagement while addressing critical issues.

Conclusion

This episode of "The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert" seamlessly blends humor with in-depth analysis of pressing economic issues, anchored by a candid and engaging interview with esteemed journalist Maurice DuBois. Listeners gain both entertainment and insight, making complex topics accessible and relatable.

Transcript

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[Audience]

Welcome.

[Stephen Colbert]

Thank you, my friends. Please have a seat. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Late Show. I'm your host, Stephen Colbert. Hey, y'all know how Wall street guys are always talking about we need a pro business president because we love certainty. We need certainty to make our long range business plans. And we want Trump because he's going to give us a pro business agenda, provide the certainty we need. Well, after seeing all the chaos Trump has sown over the past 10 weeks, you got to imagine those guys are feeling pretty good because of all the cocaine. You see the President, President of the United States. All presidents have a nearly unchecked trade authority. And for weeks now, Trump has been unchecking and wrecking it in every direction, but won't tell anyone what he's going to do, why he's going to do it, or how long he's going to do it for. This isn't a bull or a bear market. This is beans.

[Audience]

Beans.

[Stephen Colbert]

The latest case in chaos. For weeks now, Trump has been talking about how this Wednesday, two days, 24 hours from now. What am I saying? He's going to Announce a whole bunch of tariffs on a whole bunch of stuff from a whole bunch of countries. It's a move he's calling Liberation Day. Now, Liberation Day is like Independence Day in that we're the only country celebrating and somebody's probably going to get some fingers blown off. But you know, certainty, it's so important. So what's he going to tariff and who and and when? Anybody.

[Bombas]

You're expecting to hit something like 10 to 15 countries, is that right?

[Kevin Hassett]

No, no, all countries.

[Stephen Colbert]

All of the countries.

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Is it across the board?

[Stephen Colbert]

Not 10.

[Audience]

I don't know who told you 10 or 15 countries, but you didn't hear it from me.

[Bombas]

So how many countries will be in that initial tranche?

[Audience]

You'd start with all countries.

[Kevin Hassett]

So let's see what happens.

[Stephen Colbert]

That's right, all countries. That means you too. Federated States of Micronesia. Free ride's over, buddy. Sure, this may raise Americans pay for their Mariana fruit bats, but we'll finally start manufacturing fruit bats in America again. So no one knows what's going to happen, but there's nothing to fear. According to White House official Kevin Hassett.

[Peter Navarro]

President Trump has a long run vision of a golden age of America and we're working really, really hard to get it out there in time. But I can't give you any forward looking guidance on what's going to happen this week.

[Stephen Colbert]

No guidance. No. No idea what's going to happen. But sometimes you just got to laugh or and strangle your brain. I'm just smiling and slowly moving my finances overseas with my wife's name. Former inmate and counselor to the President, Peter Navarro boiled the message down to three words. Trust in Trump. Yes. Trust in Trump. Sounds like. No, no, folks. Sounds like they got a great new slogan. In three months they've gone from maga to tit. I'd say that it's a little bir. That's it. Blue footed booby. Just about the only thing anybody actually does know about Liberation Day is that cars are going to be a lot more expensive. Because last Wednesday, Trump announced a 25% tariff on imported autos and parts. It's not enough. He's destroyed so many of our cherished institutions. Now he's coming for Toyota Thon. Look how upset I sound. Toyota Thon. I'm sad. According to one expert, these tariffs could add $10,000 to $20,000 to vehicle prices. Which means the most popular car model will soon be public bus. You know their motto, Public bus. How come the seat's so warm? In addition, Toyota thon in Addition to cars, Trump wants automakers to shift to making all their parts in the US but according to experts, the tariffs would likely need to be consistent for decades to allow planning for the shifting supply chain. Well, I'm sure the guy who has no idea what he's doing on Wednesday has a concrete roadmap for the next several decades. Trump was asked about rising car costs by NBC News and said he couldn't care less if foreign automakers raise prices.

[Audience]

Due to tariffs, adding, I hope they raise their prices. Cause if they do, people are going to buy American made cars. We have plenty. It's true. We have so many cars. I saw this 10 part documentary series about Vin Diesel's multiracial family. These people, they got so many cars, they drive the cars off of cliffs whenever the hell they want. Some of the cars, all of them are furious. One of them, one of them is a submarine. And once we have tariffs on Japan, there will be no more Tokyo drift. This is my promise.

[Stephen Colbert]

If you don't like Trump tariffs and not many people do, don't you worry one day he won't be president. Maybe because in a new interview, Trump won't rule out seeking a third term in the White House. What kind of headline is that? Who cares what he won't rule out? I won't rule out lying down on the Krispy Kreme conveyor belt and letting the glaze just take me. But that doesn't mean it's going to happen. The Constitution forbids it. The 22nd Amendment states clearly that no person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice. The rules are crystal clear. End of discussion. It's just like that famous scene in Air Bud.

[J.D.]

You check in your rule book, bet.

[Audience]

You won't find anything in there that.

[J.D.]

Says a dog can't play. Wrong.

[Stephen Colbert]

It's right here. Movie's over. Never seen it.

[J.D.]

Good movie.

[Stephen Colbert]

When NBC asked Trump about a third.

[Audience]

Term, he said, a lot of people want me to do it. There are methods which you could do it.

[Stephen Colbert]

Sure. There are also methods by which you could hammer a pineapple up your butt, which could happen some wonderful day. What would we call that day?

[J.D.]

Liberation Day.

[Stephen Colbert]

This, I mean. And a rubber mallet. This weekend, Trump sent his VP to an American military base in Greenland to help push his insane idea of taking over that country. And when Vance arrived, he did a swear word.

[J.D.]

How we doing? It's cold as here. Nobody told me.

[Stephen Colbert]

Wow, J.D. nice mouth. You kiss your couch with that mouth? It's not true. It's not true. I don't care. It's not true. JD's stupid visit to a military base wasn't even the original plan. At first, his wife Usha was supposed to do a solo cultural tour of Greenland. But everywhere she wanted to visit said no thanks, including a souvenir store in Greenland's capital, Nuuk. You know you're not wanted when you get rejected by a souvenir store. Yeah, we got a. We got. We got shot glasses with boobies on them. We got a T shirt that says, in Nuuk, they do it sled doggy. I got a novelty pen over there where the bathing suit falls off a buxom walrus. But, Madam Second lady, your presence offends me. Now trash fire over there. So instead, JD joined her up there and got Denmark mad at us because Greenland is one of their territories, which got Trump even madder at Denmark. So this weekend, he told reporters that when it comes to acquiring Greenland, I.

[Audience]

Never take military force off the table.

[Stephen Colbert]

That is terrifying. Do you understand he is threatening to bomb Greenland into gravel as opposed to what it is now, ice and gravel. And I know that because I personally admired that breathtaking ice gravel. Back in 2022, when I visited our Greenland air base with the late show, we had a great time. Thank you for your service. Everybody up. It was a hell of a tour. I hung out with Sturgill, Simpson and the troops at the base's Top of the World bar. We even left him a gift, an arcade table courtesy of the Late show, loaded with 750 games for service members to enjoy when they're off duty. Of course, JD wasn't allowed to play Missile Command because he kept trying to invite Jeffrey Goldberg. Trump is also. He's also sowing domestic chaos. Last week, he signed a new executive order targeting improper ideology at the Smithsonian museums. That is just awful. The Smithsonian is renowned for giving us an unflinching examination of America's complicated history. Plus astronaut ice cream. Specifically, Trump is ordering the Smithsonian Board of Regents to eliminate divisive race centered ideology from its museums. The Smithsonian was established in 1846 by the British scientist James Smithson, while across the mall, the museum with all the old planes and NASA stuff, was founded by Aaron Space Museum Smithson. Nope. No, don't. No, no, no, no. I should be asking for forgiveness. Smithson bequeathed the funds for the creation in Washington of an establishment for the increase of knowledge. Well, that didn't work. This executive order doesn't just target museums. It also seeks to remove improper ideology from the National Zoo.

[Audience]

Okay, somebody get out the spray paint. I want those pandas either all black or all white. Let's face it, they're going to be all white. You're next, zebras.

[Stephen Colbert]

We got a great show for you tonight coming up.

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Welcome back, my friends. Welcome back. Oh. Ladies and gentlemen, my first guest tonight is an Emmy award winning journalist who co anchors the CBS Evening News. Please welcome to the Late Show, Maurice dubois. Watch, please.

[J.D.]

This is amazing.

[Stephen Colbert]

Yeah. Nice to see you.

[J.D.]

You get to do this every night.

[Stephen Colbert]

I do get to do this every night.

[J.D.]

This is your 10th year.

[Stephen Colbert]

This is my 10th year.

[J.D.]

Congratulations.

[Stephen Colbert]

Thank you very much.

[J.D.]

That's incredible. Oh, my God.

[Audience]

Thank you.

[J.D.]

Oh my God.

[Stephen Colbert]

This is your. This is your first year co anchoring the CBSW News. That is congratulations to you. So thank you so much. That is a storied seat.

[J.D.]

Thank you so much.

[Stephen Colbert]

To be in co anchoring with John Dickerson. What a jerk. What a jerk.

[J.D.]

Great guy.

[Stephen Colbert]

How long? How long?

[J.D.]

Great guy. A couple months.

[Stephen Colbert]

Couple months. A couple months. Okay.

[J.D.]

And I've never not seen him without a tie on, right? No, he always wears.

[Stephen Colbert]

He showers with a tie on.

[J.D.]

He sleeps in that thing? Yes. Yeah.

[Stephen Colbert]

Okay, so here's the thing. You've stepped into this role as the anchor of CBS News with John Dickerson at a time when it's big news, baby. It's big news all the time. Every day. Like, we remember what it was like four years ago. Now it's happening again, but then cranked up a little bit like it's a heavy snowfall and you gotta get out with your shovels every day and figure out where you're gonna clear a path for people to understand. Like, what are you talking about tonight?

[J.D.]

We are talking about the economy.

[Stephen Colbert]

Okay. Tariffs.

[J.D.]

Tariffs, right.

[Stephen Colbert]

Liberation Day.

[J.D.]

Liberation. Well, whatever you want to call it.

[Stephen Colbert]

That would be, hey, it's Gulf of America and it's Liberation Day. Get on board, Maurice Dubois. That's true.

[J.D.]

It's also my kid's birthday. April 2nd. Just said 17th.

[Stephen Colbert]

Yeah.

[J.D.]

But I digress.

[Stephen Colbert]

We'll stay focused.

[J.D.]

Thank you.

[Stephen Colbert]

No tariffs on him.

[J.D.]

None. None on him.

[Stephen Colbert]

Yep.

[J.D.]

So, yeah, we're cover the tariffs. We're going to cover the economic fallout. We're going to cover what it means to people out in the heartland. We're going to get out to Iowa, going to talk about people buying cars. And what does it mean to you buying a car now? Are you in a rush to buy a car? Are you going to hold off? Where are people standing on this?

[Stephen Colbert]

Generally speaking, are people, like, in favor of tariffs, opposed to tariffs generally?

[J.D.]

How the American people are loving it. The polling is showing that people want the president to focus less on tariffs and more and bringing prices down. That's what our polling shows as of the weekend.

[Stephen Colbert]

And tariffs do the opposite of that. All right, you spent 14 years at CBS2 here in New York with your partner, Christine Johnson, and she talked about that you guys had, like, you know, sort of a way to communicate without words.

[J.D.]

Unspoken.

[Stephen Colbert]

Unspoken. Okay. Have you and Dickerson established anything like that yet?

[J.D.]

You know what? We're getting there. He and I, we kind of look at each other and kind of go, oh, what are you doing? No, no, we've developed.

[Audience]

But I like that from.

[Stephen Colbert]

I like that Honesty from a news team.

[J.D.]

Not true.

[Stephen Colbert]

Coming up tonight, dealer's choice. And you just spin a Big Wheel.

[J.D.]

He's a guy I just met four months ago, and we've developed a nice relationship where we laugh at the same stuff, we finish each other's sentences, believe it or not. Kind of weird, but it's true. Sure, but it helps, right? You develop a kind of a rapport.

[Stephen Colbert]

When you found out that you got the gig, though. It's not a gig. What would you guys. The job. The role. Yes. The position. The broadcast, as they say. Cbs. The broadcast. Who was the first person you wanted to tell?

[J.D.]

Tell my dad.

[Stephen Colbert]

Oh, that's. Ooh, that's lovely.

[J.D.]

You know, make me get all choked up here. But no, my dad's a very stoic guy. He's very, you know, even very serious at times. But we've been through life, death, birth, the whole thing. Right. And I've never seen him really, you know, except this time he got all choked up.

[Bombas]

Oh, yeah.

[J.D.]

It's kind of a moment. Kind of a moment.

[Stephen Colbert]

Yeah.

[J.D.]

Yeah.

[Stephen Colbert]

That's lovely.

[J.D.]

Yeah. He's. He's the one who suggested I take a journalism class in high school. So I took this class and loved it, and it led to this. And so there you have it.

[Stephen Colbert]

So did you end up doing journalism in high school?

[J.D.]

I did. Wrote for the school paper, wrote for the local paper, started covering local events.

[Stephen Colbert]

You were doing local news?

[J.D.]

I was doing this. I was a geek way back when. Still am.

[Audience]

Wow.

[J.D.]

Yeah.

[Stephen Colbert]

Wow. So what did you, like. Do you remember the first thing you reported on as a teenager for the paper?

[J.D.]

I remember my first page one story for the Village Times in East Setauket, Long Island, New York.

[Stephen Colbert]

Sure. East of Talket's News Leader.

[J.D.]

No, only paper. Only paper there.

[Stephen Colbert]

Therefore, News Leader.

[J.D.]

News Leader, yes. So, yeah, a boat exploded or something in the harbor, and I did the story. I called up the fire department, called the police, called up some witnesses, did a story, wrote it out, and there it was by Maurice Dubois. And it was on the front cover of the paper. It was amazing. I was bitten ever since.

[Stephen Colbert]

When did you go to tv?

[J.D.]

After college. Yeah. Okay, so in college at Northwestern, which you also went to. There you are. Northwestern, my man.

[Stephen Colbert]

Yeah.

[J.D.]

So way back when, they didn't big TV programs back then, it was all about print journalism. So senior year, I took a class, did an internship at the CBS station in Chicago, wbbm. Shout out to wbbm. Walked into that newsroom, and I still remember the sense of awe and wonder. Oh, my. Gosh this place is amazing. I want to do this. I don't know exactly what I wanna do, but I wanna do it here. It was literally like that. Like, you hear the choir singing. I'm not even exaggerating. And since then, I've been in newsrooms my whole life.

[Stephen Colbert]

So where'd you end up getting. I understand you moved up to Seattle at one point. I did.

[J.D.]

First job in Seattle. Started behind the scenes. Yeah, Shout out to Seattle.

[Stephen Colbert]

So behind the scenes, like producing?

[J.D.]

I was a production assistant. Like a desk assistant. So you answered phones. You're doing this, you're doing that, whatever they tell you. And then eventually was able to elbow my way onto the air into something of a traineeship where I had no business on tv. And it was not pretty.

[Stephen Colbert]

How old are you at this point?

[J.D.]

23, 24. So I'm on the air and they give me my first live shot. It's to do the Fourth of July fireworks in Seattle.

[Stephen Colbert]

Summer kicker.

[J.D.]

Nothing to it, right? Send the kid out there. Except it's the lead story. So I'm thinking, okay, I'm gonna do this, I'm gonna do that. I'm gonna toss these sound bites. The fireworks are there. I'm gonna point to this. It's 11:01, and the music and the show starting up. You know, da na na na. Western Washington's number one show. Blah, blah, blah. And the fireworks hadn't started, and I have this whole plan, and I just freeze up. So they come out to me, Maurice Dubois down at Elliott Bay with the story. Maurice, how's it going? Producer's in my ear. Talk, say something. I'm like. They roll the video. They play a couple sound bites. They come back to me. I'm like, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah. Back to you. And that was the end of it. Wow. Terrified.

[Stephen Colbert]

But you got an. They gave you another shot because here you are.

[J.D.]

They shouldn't have. They shouldn't have.

[Stephen Colbert]

They shouldn't have.

[J.D.]

No, they shouldn't have. They didn't let me do any live TV for a while. Just go out and record those pieces.

[Stephen Colbert]

And send it back. Oh, yeah. Well, that's good. Nobody got hurt.

[J.D.]

Nah, nobody.

[Stephen Colbert]

Nobody got hurt. Growing up, did you guys. Did your family watch? Like what? Like news anchors were the people that you were seeing? Your Michael, Walter. Walter Cronkite.

[J.D.]

That's the way it is.

[Stephen Colbert]

Same. My family, too.

[J.D.]

You did?

[Stephen Colbert]

Yeah. My dad with his bourbon and his pipe going. He's a subversive. Yes.

[J.D.]

My mom would watch, but she never called anybody subversive. And she didn't drink bourbon. She was a big bourbon person. No, but she loved the show. And this kind of thing, you absorb it by osmosis at home, right?

[Stephen Colbert]

Sure.

[J.D.]

Lot of news on a lot of newspapers in the house. I delivered the papers.

[Stephen Colbert]

Right.

[J.D.]

Ended up writing for papers. So it's always been a thing, this whole journalism thing.

[Stephen Colbert]

You delivered papers?

[J.D.]

I delivered newspapers.

[Stephen Colbert]

Wow.

[J.D.]

I did.

[Stephen Colbert]

That's a demanding job for a kid. Well, because you gotta be up there way before dawn.

[J.D.]

This was the afternoon paper. So I'd come home from school and the paper would be on the driveway.

[Stephen Colbert]

Remember that? An afternoon edition.

[J.D.]

I know, right? And you deliver the paper. There'd be days when I'd forget about it, forget to deliver the paper. They'd be still there. I guess. It's your nighttime paper now.

[Stephen Colbert]

We have to take a quick break.

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[Stephen Colbert]

Are you seeing any patterns to what's going on in the government right now? And I don't mean that as a leading question, but from the outside, it looks so chaotic and there might, and I imagine there must be certain challenge as a journalist to have an objective view of what's going on. But at a certain point, calling a fire is not biased, it's merely describing flames.

[J.D.]

No, we are. We're calling balls and strikes. We're not here to describe it from our own personal opinions. Right. This is what happened and we're gonna tell the people. Be truthful. I don't know about patterns, but we're gonna tell people as it happens in real time what's going on. And to a lot of people, it can feel like, oh, my gosh, we're drinking from a fire hose. The world's on fire. And maybe so, but we're trying to put it in context. Tell people why this is happening and what it means to you. That's our aim every night.

[Stephen Colbert]

Well, let's talk about the most important news out there, sports, Because I know that you're a Yankees fan. Here you are with your boys. That's a nice thing for dads to do with their boys.

[J.D.]

Yep.

[Stephen Colbert]

Let's talk about the most controversial thing. What's going on with these torpedo bats? How do you feel about these torpedo bats?

[J.D.]

The Yankees using these bats that are hitting a lot of home runs. I'm all for it.

[Stephen Colbert]

First three pitches, three home runs. Nine home runs.

[J.D.]

As it should be. Okay, I was.

[Stephen Colbert]

So everybody can have. Only Yankees or everybody?

[J.D.]

No, everybody can have them.

[Stephen Colbert]

Okay, everybody can have.

[J.D.]

I was at the game with my older son.

[Stephen Colbert]

Yes.

[J.D.]

And it was a lot of fun. Sure.

[Stephen Colbert]

If they used a T shirt cannon to fire the balls, it would be fun, too. It looks like they're swinging bowling pins out there. It doesn't even look like a baseball bat.

[J.D.]

What is within the rules? It's within the rules. They're not cheating. Everyone else can do it as well. If you want to get a bat that looks like a bowling pin, it's up to you. Welcome. Welcome aboard. Are you a Cubs fan?

[Stephen Colbert]

What?

[J.D.]

Are you a Cubs?

[Stephen Colbert]

I'm a Cubs fan. Yeah, exactly. Yeah.

[J.D.]

This is why you're hating the Yankees.

[Stephen Colbert]

Okay. Obviously, I wish you every success in your job.

[J.D.]

There we go.

[Stephen Colbert]

But I think there's one thing that could really just absolutely launch your broadcast every night to the stratosphere. And I think it's time to bring.

[J.D.]

Back or derail it.

[Stephen Colbert]

You mean the mustache? This is an amazing look, man. It's fresh. You look fantastic. You were playing keyboards for Morris Day and the time for this jungle up. Exactly. Why'd you lose the mustache? It's time.

[J.D.]

1990.

[Stephen Colbert]

1990.

[J.D.]

That's a child trying to look older. That's what that is.

[Stephen Colbert]

Oh, okay.

[J.D.]

Trying to look credible.

[Stephen Colbert]

All right.

[J.D.]

And I'm surprised nobody laughed in my face because they had to be laughing behind my back.

[Stephen Colbert]

Oh, no, no. No one laughs at Lando Calrissian. You look amazing. This is really good. Bring back the stash.

[J.D.]

Bring back the stash.

[Peter Navarro]

Bring back the stash.

[Stephen Colbert]

You're welcome. You're welcome. All right. We've done enough. Thank you. Maurice, wonderful to see you. CBS Evening News airs weeknights at 6:30. Maurice Dubois, everybody. Thank you for listening to the Late Show Pod show with Stephen Colbert. Just one more thing. If you want to see more of me, come to The Late Show YouTube channel for more clips and exclusives.