S1·E30 Sienna Miller, Melissa Benoist, Chance the Rapper

Episode recap

The episode opens with Stephen Colbert introducing a political round‑table titled “The Hungry for Power Games.” The discussion brings together former U.S. Senator Jim Webb and former Rhode Island governor Lincoln Chafee to examine contemporary contests for political influence. Their dialogue is punctuated by a brief cameo appearance from actor Stanley Tucci, who joins the conversation in a single‑shot segment. The trio’s exchange stays focused on the theme of power dynamics, with Colbert guiding the conversation in his customary satirical style.

Following the political segment, Colbert moves to the interview portion of the show. Actress Sienna Miller appears as the first guest. Miller’s conversation centers on the film Burnt, in which she discusses the project’s development, her role, and the creative process behind the movie. The interview remains limited to Miller’s reflections on the film and does not extend to unrelated topics.

The next interview features actress Melissa Benoist. Benoist speaks about the television series Supergirl, offering insight into her involvement with the show and its narrative direction. The discussion stays within the scope of Supergirl and Benoist’s experience portraying her character.

The episode concludes with a musical performance by Chance the Rapper. He delivers a live rendition of “Angels,” a track from his mixtape Coloring Book. The performance is presented in the show’s standard musical segment, allowing the artist to showcase the song in its entirety.

Throughout the broadcast, Colbert maintains his role as host, linking each segment with his trademark humor while allowing each guest space to discuss their respective projects. The episode combines political commentary, film and television promotion, and a live musical act, reflecting the program’s blend of satire, interview, and performance that characterizes The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.