President Trump told U.S. troops he’s prepared to send “more than the National Guard” into America’s cities, the president’s tariffs have begun impacting the price of food staples like beef and bananas, and a squirrel named Chunkosaurus Rex was declared the winner of the inaugural Fat Squirrel Week in Texas. Acclaimed actor Colin Farrell talks about living in Macau for two months while shooting his latest film, “Ballad of a Small Player,” and how he landed the role in part because of a chance meeting in a sauna with the film’s director. “Ballad of a Small Player” is streaming on Netflix.
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Emma Thompson | Ego Trip
President Trump is on a field trip to Asia where he’s hoping to get time with Kim Jong Un, plans to meet with China’s President Xi to finalize a deal for TikTok, and announced his plan to open up oil production in the Alaskan wilderness. Accused of faking injuries and helping the mafia rig backroom poker games, several current and former pro basketball figures were arrested after being implicated in a gambling scandal that has rocked the NBA. Dame Emma Thompson offers a peek at what to expect from her character in the mysterious new series, “Down Cemetery Road,” which premieres this Wednesday on AppleTV.
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Alex Wagner (Extended)
"Pod Save America" contributor and MSNBC Senior Political Analyst Alex Wagner tells Stephen that her new podcast, "Runaway Country," will feature interviews with people on the front lines of America's biggest news stories. Find "Runaway Country" wherever you get your podcasts.
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Meanwhile | Microplastics In Veggies
Meanwhile... New York City is vaccinating its raccoon population to help stem an outbreak of rabies, a surprising percentage of engaged couples are interested in letting companies advertise at their wedding, and scientists claim to have found microplastics in the world's vegetable supply.
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Karine Jean-Pierre
After making history as the first Black, female, LGBTQ person to hold the job of White House Press Secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre decided to leave the Democratic party. Listen as she tells Stephen Colbert why she lost faith in Democratic leadership, and read more of her observations on the failure of America's two-party system in her book, "Independent," available now.
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