S5·E92 Chris Christie, Nathaniel Rateliff

Episode recap

The episode identified as season 5, episode 92 of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert presents the program’s customary blend of satire, interview, and live music. Hosted by Stephen Colbert, whose style is described as “signature satire and comedy,” the broadcast opens with his comedic commentary on current events, establishing the tone that carries through the remainder of the hour.

The primary guest for this installment is former New York governor Chris Christie. Colbert greets Christie and conducts a conversation that occupies the central interview segment of the show. The discussion is framed within the talk‑show format, allowing Christie to share perspectives while Colbert interjects with his characteristic humor. No additional guests are listed for the episode, and the synopsis confirms that Christie is the sole political or public‑affairs participant.

Following the interview, the program transitions to its musical portion. The musical guest is singer‑songwriter Nathaniel Rateliff, who delivers a live performance as part of the show’s regular closing segment. The performance is presented in the style typical of The Late Show, featuring Rateliff accompanied by his band and filmed on the program’s stage. The synopsis notes only that a musical performance by Rateliff occurs; no further details about the set list or staging are provided.

Throughout the hour, the production maintains the series’ TV‑14 rating and its classification as a comedy‑talk format, consistent with the broader description of the series on The Movie Database. The episode adheres to the established structure of The Late Show, combining Colbert’s satirical opening, a guest interview with a former governor, and a concluding live music set. No additional segments, sketches, or recurring features are mentioned in the supplied material, indicating that the episode’s content is limited to the welcome of Chris Christie and the musical appearance by Nathaniel Rateliff.