S2·E71 Adam Driver, Alexa Davalos, Whitney

Episode recap

The episode opens with Stephen Colbert’s customary opening monologue, in which he references both former President Donald Trump and a “cover” story, setting a satirical tone for the night. Following the monologue, the program presents a brief segment titled “Galino & Farnes: Pornography Lawyers,” which profiles the two attorneys and their work in the adult‑industry legal field.

The first guest interview features actor Adam Driver. During his conversation with Colbert, Driver speaks about his role in the film Silence and reflects on the recent passing of actress Carrie Fisher, offering personal observations on her legacy. The interview also includes a light‑hearted moment in which Driver engages in a thumb‑wrestling match with Colbert, adding a physical comedy element to the discussion.

A community‑calendar vignette then highlights Mishawaka, Indiana, providing a brief local‑interest spotlight that is typical of the show’s recurring “Community Calendar” segment.

The next interview brings actress Alexa Davalos to the set. Davalos discusses the series The Man in the High Castle, addressing its themes and her involvement with the project. The conversation remains focused on the show’s narrative and production aspects.

The episode concludes with a musical performance by the band Whitney. The group performs “Golden Days,” a track taken from their album Light Upon the Lake. The performance is presented in the show’s standard live‑music format, allowing the band to showcase the song’s arrangement and vocal style.

Throughout the broadcast, Colbert intersperses his trademark humor and commentary between segments, maintaining the talk‑show’s blend of satire, interview, and entertainment. The episode’s structure—opening monologue, topical segment, two guest interviews, a community‑calendar note, and a musical finale—follows the established format of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, delivering a mix of political satire, cultural discussion, and live music within a single hour.