Full interview: Stephen Colbert, December 25

[@katehalliday6419]

As a psychotherapist, I was really struck by Mr Colbert saying "I put the pen away, and the interview became a conversation". It's absolutely true, and illustrates what's lacking in so much political discourse: We are afflicted by a desire to win. In a therapy session, if I'm holding a pen, it places me in a position of having more power than my client. However, when I put down the pen and the yellow pad of paper, and we sit together face to face, I can remain in a "not knowing" stance, and real possibility opens. Among the many things that are disturbing about politics these days is this: the failure of curiosity, of willingness to listen, and of openness to change our opinions. Until we educate ourselves to really listen to people who aren't just like us, we will be stuck in this divisive and poisonous atmosphere. Stephen Colbert is brilliant because he has the intelligence, the humility, and the humanity to recognize this. Watching his show for the last couple of months has been one of the ways I've managed my grief and disappointment; I am truly grateful to him.

[@kberken]

Kate Halliday. . Agreed. I'm a spiritual director and I don't take any notes. I think that's intimidating and puts me in a position of being way too much in charge. I prefer the conversation as well.

[@vileguile4]

Kate Halliday interesting.. hmm. I work at place where we try to make people stronger, more independent and happier. Most suffer from some kind of mental disorder and have been away from work for a long time. I often bring pen and paper just to show the. That I really care of what they say. Often they're just given empty promises. At least that's how it was until I got there. But maybe this strategy is wrong. I want to show myself to be on an equal level yet reassure them that they'll be well taken care of and maybe most of all that they're important and that they matter. At the same time I need to show some kind of authority as people who are not feeling well my get out of hand and I. The one sorting those situations out. It can also feel safe for them to have a constant and reliable figure which authority can give. Its complex! I'll think of that pen though! Best would be if someone else could take notes though but we don't have the budget nor the personnel for that. Thanks.

[@mistylee717]

I feel the same way with my psychologist as I do in a restaurant. You may be confident you know what I want well enough without writing it down but I'm paying for this service and I hate having to keep repeating myself. I'd just feel more at ease if I saw you writing it down. Lol

[@killdianette]

I've got the pen. I'VE GOT THE POWEEEEEER !! KNEEL BEFOR THE PEN-HOLDER YOU INSECTS !

[@ChaoticLaughterInc]

I'd rather pay $550 dollars, an hour for someone who really listens, and tries to help me. Over someone who just writes everything I say down on a piece of paper, and shoves my story into some old filing cabinet to possibly be continued. Sometimes having a real conversation once a week is all you really need to get through the rest of it. I hate to bring this up. But it is relative. Strippers, and prostitutes make a shit ton of money for this very reason. When you're alone and you feel unwanted, or like you're less of a human being. Sometimes you want someone to make you feel like you're important. As for Kate's comment. She's right about Colbert. Speaking from the view of a not so famous comedian. I will attest to the fact that we are the most interesting cases. "That's not funny." Has been a statement that has plagued our existence since the days of old. And if anyone really looks into it they will find that we are all depressed, and we each suffer PTSD to some degree. We're soldiers! Not to the extent that we're overly strong, or we just barrel through obstacles like a Rhino plowing through a bunny rabbit. But in the sense that we not only battle ourselves, and our own problems. But we point them out as jokes about ourselves, and you laugh, and we laugh. Then we point at you, and point out your flaws in a funny manner then we laugh, and you laugh. Then at the end of the show when everyone's laughing, and walking out. We know we did our job. However to end this long ass rant that I hope you're reading Mrs. Halliday. Comedians are likely the most genuine people in the entertainment business. But we're a dying breed, because life has just gotten too offensive to people. Observational humor is becoming a thing of the past. We try, and try, and try to blend in with this new way of thinking. But one can only come up with so many jokes about the latest flavor of pop-tarts! Because currently it seems like the only thing you can talk about without being labeled a sexist, racist, or a bigot So I leave you with this Mrs Halliday. You keep listening. You keep being you, and FOR FUCKS SAKE LEAVE THAT PEN ON YOUR DESK! :P

[@cg9747]

This guy can bring tears to my face. He's so damn likeable

[@AverageHuman7026]

Ryan W maybe that’s why so many men kiss him on the mouth.

[@Leeohlin89]

@@AverageHuman7026 most absolutely! I mean the man is just simply so irresistible! Sweet and alluring in every way! 😊❤️

[@stargazerlillie7]

Could listen to him talk all day.

[@sed9385]

And it pisses me off how few these are 😔

[@Leeohlin89]

Ditto my friend.

[@nerdmasala]

They don't make TV like this anymore. No sound bites, no pointless questions. Just two intelligent men talking about the world. Beautiful.

[@cbauersc]

That's a fantastic point, which was almost overlooked due to how great content of the interview itself was.

[@JenryBeja]

Right on.

[@marcusstar9995]

colbert is one of the reason life can still be sane.

[@docdoctme]

Marcus S tar

[@alterego846]

You know who handed Trump the White House? Third-party voters. Fuck 'em. (And yeah, Jill Stein is a cunt, but too inept to handle a war. If you were referring to Hillary, you're an idiot.)

[@omarssikins]

Why wouldnt you, he's a sexy nerd man

[@ManateeMentality]

I don't think Trump should silence anybody. You shouldn't root for a person to shut other people up. That's what dictators do. It's not the President's job to silence people speaking out against him. It's actually his job to preserve their right to speak out against him. Trump may take it upon himself to try to silence people anyway, but that would make him a really lousy president and extremely un-American. Also I think the idea of an audience of gibbons is hilarious.

[@jaydavids6485]

Susan Joy Worker - oh, this is way beyond liking Hillary. Many non political people like me already have an exit plan...I'm out in March. Have fun with premier Putin

[@juligrlee]

I loved this dialog. I love the thinking process. I couldn't help but love each one of these persons.

[@lauriejean9306]

Such a phenomenal human being. i know they both reject it, but he and John Stewart are like the uncle/professor leaders of our generation. so grateful for their humorous voices of sanity.

[@mikefatah]

Colbert was absolutely brilliant here! Thanks.

[@sudinooruzi4455]

Dear Mr Colbert you are the reason I stay late to watch your show. Thanks for putting smile on my face .

[@spongecake951]

jesus colbert is so articulate i love it

[@octaviancaesarhibernicus4447]

Sponge Cake he's highly intelligent, you ever hear him tell that story about getting fired from some job and he was walking around NY with a book of poetry by Brendan Behan I think, he's not Kimmel or Fallon.

[@nathanieljames9424]

Thank GOD!!! For sane, thoughtful, reflective, insightful, sincere, funny, brilliant beings like both of these men and especial SC!!! Thank GOD for men like these during a presidency like the one about to unfold......

[@keifjonz]

"The team itself is an illusion". So accurate and so true.

[@ncooty]

Colbert is a national treasure.

[@MybestLucky]

Great interview with an extremely thoughtful and intelligent man. Very insightful - "the buck stops here"- we'll soon see.

[@BellaWorldAni]

Stephen Colbert has such integrity. What a good guy. :) Love Dickerson, too.

[@godlesslibertarian3381]

He has none.

[@kevmarkpat]

because he doesn't agree with your outlook? not very libertarian of you. But most who claim to be libertarians are full of shit republicans embarrassed by their party.

[@godlesslibertarian3381]

kevmarkpat Nope. Stephen Colbert all he did was toss ad-hominem at everyone besides Clinton. If you considered ad-hominems a form of integrity you're as much of a piece of trash as him. People like him in the media world with their dyed hair that is receding are the reason why the country is divided so much.

[@suzannedahms9195]

Colbert is one of the most decent people around!

[@godlesslibertarian3381]

Suzanne Dahms In fantasy land.

[@TomEllisArt]

This is one of the finest interviews I've ever seen, in addition to it being one of my favorite people in the world, Stephen Colbert. 27 minutes. Enjoy!

[@MsSunny9]

Such a pleasant cerebral stimulation listening to this man speak! Love love love Stephen.

[@chillyourself5208]

Colbert is very admirable

[@markfrellips5633]

You two have a wonderful friendship that comes out every time you have an interview or event together!

[@GingerGingie]

Great interview, he's always so thoughtful. Happy New Year-- hopeful for a better year this time!

[@gemmaskate]

I really love their relationship - such a pure friendship. You can just see how much they genuinely enjoy each other's company

[@Anamile46]

I enjoy Face The Nation but I love Stephen Colbert and this was enlightening. He is a special person.

[@chiko5479]

Wow. This was actually one of my most favorite interviews I've ever watched.

[@musicandwrestling123]

Colbert is so incredibly articulate and smart. It soothes me to hear him speak, he's astounding.

[@loved012one]

Can't believe I missed this. Fantastic interview!!! I appreciate how Stephen pauses to think before answering. "[Belief] is a lens, it's not a prop."

[@johnking5174]

Stephen Colbert comes across in these interviews as a very nice, kind, humble man. I have warmed to him much more in the past two years. I did not like him in his first year as Late Show host, but 2016 was the change for me. A very thoughtful, caring, inclusive man.

[@davidraymond771lesh5]

My favorite and most classy Colbert interview. Well done.

[@jeanenerivas5009]

SC is so intelligent, charming, funny, a diplomat, humble, everything Trump is not. I would so much enjoy SC to really nail Trump, but he is too much a gentle man. I would love to see him as President one day!!

[@SelinaCat]

Jeanene Rivas lol fast foward one year not so gentle now

[@hapgood22]

@@SelinaCat Thuggish buffoons like Trump deserve Neither gentleness or respect. ( if that's what you are referring to your post.

[@SelinaCat]

@@hapgood22 I was referring to how nowadays SC isn't so gentle and does really nail T every monologue. Never said I objected to him doing it. More pointing out an observation. There are plenty of places you can pick fights with T supporters if thats your bag but you're barking up the wrong tree.

[@dianeplamondon5914]

SelinaCat dß

[@JongaLife]

One of the wisest, funniest, ethical person in the US right now. Blessings, thanks for everything!

[@dardobartoli]

Two consummate professionals doing what they do best... The short questions to the point, the pause before answering, the interviewer allowing the pause and then actually listening to the interviewee ....and well it's Colbert

[@JammastaJ23]

I think Colbert will occupy the mount Rushmore of television legends with Carson and Letterman when all is said and done.

[@LisaGemini]

I love Stephen. He is so smart.

[@ArchonPook]

This was an incredible interview. Thank you for sharing it.

[@xuanzheng9535]

Great conversation between two very intelligent people! Love it!

[@mickymillersson4376]

Stephen Colbert gives me, as a UK citizen, faith in the US. We here have our own Brexit shit so I do understand how most of you feel about Trump. May your god(s) protect you.

[@torputube]

No ALBANO, actually most Americans are not happy about Trump, per voting totals. And once he takes office I think even fewer will be. I hope I'm wrong and he turns out to be a great Pres.

[@apgp1448]

torputube Don't worry he will. If not we will be right back to the jihad funding organ harvesting condoning establishment in 4 years

[@mickymillersson4376]

torputube Yes!!!!!!

[@Lurreable]

It surprises me every day how many insane individuals there are.

[@mickymillersson4376]

bluKnight43 True. Thanks

[@alizalee5454]

He's such a gift to humanity. I can listen to him talk all day and more

[@sabres929]

love stephen he always has me in stitches. such a nice thoughtful caring person. happy new years stephen . god bless malena

[@tamaraallen215]

Gentlemen, this interview is ABSOLUTE PERFECTION! Dictionary com has a new example!

[@jacobsmithbass]

Some serious wisdom thought out here

[@octaviancaesarhibernicus4447]

Jacob Smith you have to give credit to the interviewer, he asked him excellent questions, no fluff or stroking of egos here.

[@MicheleEngel]

Colbert really is brilliant. Wow!

[@bigreaper7425]

Colbert love listening to this guy.

[@mariogonz4559]

gotta love this guy. he's awesome.

[@jlinblazin]

Beyon his humor, comedy and amazing sattire...he is a deeply thoughtful man who obviously cares a lot about this Nation. Thank you Stephen Colbert for all these years of entertainment and hopefully many more to come!

[@queenmaoasada8447]

Adore this man and everything he says and does. I'm in love.

[@shanehagan]

so grateful for Stephen Colbert! :)

[@gemmaskate]

I love their friendship. You can see them like visibly appreciating one another's wit and company throughout the interview. I'm gonna aim to look at my friends like that more often.

[@Kleavers]

The man is a genius.

[@octaviancaesarhibernicus4447]

I'm born raised living in Limerick Ireland and Stephen's great uncle came from here, he was executed after the 1916 rebellion against the English, which means he has genuine Irish revolutionary blood flowing in his veins. Our train station is Colbert Station, with a hard T at the end of Colbert obviously.

[@strongdecaf3729]

9:00 the humor is in gap between what someone says and what they do. explains why none of comedians had any good jokes about Sanders. messy hair and brooklyn accent was all they had to go on.

[@Danneleet]

George Inotowok True that!

[@mrksbrnd91]

FACTSS!!!

[@Duderonamy1337]

George Inotowok how do you not get that bernie was just a sick pawn of hope, to bring unity to a dying dem party. he campaigned against his own values with Hillary ,up to the election,and people cheered him on while selling out ahahaha.

[@warriorscholar41]

Cas what the hell are you on about? He campaigned against his beliefs? Senator Sanders had appeared weekly on the Thom Hartman radio program for years prior to the election. KZbin any Brunch with Bernie clip from years ago and it will sound exactly like a campaign speech from 2016. Educate yourself.

[@Duderonamy1337]

he campaigned for Hillary after demonizing politicians that buy elections. She is the worst culprit of raising money through the 1% to buy an election in history. All he talks about is the 1% but he works with the same people he is complaining about!

[@pattypalermo3891]

Stephen Colbert...You Rock!! Thank You for keeping it real.

[@dan_zehner]

Stephen Colbert is still a guy I wish I could sit down and have a beer with someday. Just such a decent human being.

[@yolowell9564]

Stephen's point about teams: It forces you to question why you you decided to be on that team.

[@SD-co9xe]

Thank you for your humor in this dark time.

[@djohn13890]

Gotta love this man's humanity and willingness to self-reflect.

[@nevermore827]

This is an excellent interview. Kudos to John!

[@ReadyMindsetGo]

Zen buddhism helps people deal with Trump. Good luck everyone, may you be well.

[@reptilez13]

ReadyMindsetGo amen.

[@jaydavids6485]

ReadyMindsetGo and Taoism - the art of staying detached from the material world. I do my best:)

[@luciadelia5607]

Stephen Colbert is the reason I am keeping my sanity these days. So sharp and intelligent. A oh so funny. I wish I was as good a human being that he is. Oh. This was a great interview. Thank you John Dickerson. Oh. Bill Maher is also keeping me sane these days as well. I love them both. They make me laugh out loud with nobody else in the room to laugh with. That is my “funny detector”. 😀

[@mineMissHellsing]

I've been waiting for this!

[@cameronwick]

"An unchallenged belief is almost vestigial" Holy shit that's Confucius level profound.

[@1000Neph]

"Picking sides is a vice rather than picking ideas". Wise words.

[@niokpanda]

"Is there a pitch i don't wanna swing at? The one that's not being thrown" - (Colbert, 2016)

[@kenek629]

Could literally listen to Stephen Colbert for hours

[@evandromedeiros4084]

Colbert is a genius. I really do enjoy his humor, but the surpring is that he has the hability to improvise combined with concomitantly being so sensible

[@DunedinMultimedia2]

good interview

[@kerflop]

7 days of steven colbert! lmao i laughed so hard. they must be really good friends

[@eretzsus]

Colbert=genius

[@nishkaraman2402]

watched this thrice. still makes me just as happy as the first time

[@catmom1322]

Rhetorical question: why are so many Colbert-haters even watching this video?

[@teardrop-in-a-fishbowl]

They love to hurt yourself?

[@righteousgod8376]

We come to laugh and mock your leftist bullshit...our name is legion for we are many.

[@Darbysmommy]

NeuroGeek they are just waiting for their meds to kick in. After they do, they will go play with themselves and think of their bloviating Cheeto of a leader and commit his every tweet to memory. For it is the word of the tRump. It's sad really. They just troll, but try to engage them in real conversation over real substantive issues, they run to their confederate flag blankie and scream about how Obama ruined their country and Hillary is a crook.😂😂😂😂😂. Yeah and you got yourself a real wiener, I mean winner, in Drumpf. One guy on another Colbert page actually called me an N***** lover when I defended the President. And then said he was a millionaire. Classy folks!!!

[@catmom1322]

Joyce, thank you for that! Great comment & it made my day:) (PS: I'm a N--lover too!)

[@Gindaman999]

Rhetorical question: why are so many Colbert-lovers afraid of logical debate?

[@chadruesch7124]

He's so humble on this interview. Way to go Colbert!!!

[@ryanmagiera4402]

A nation is not its politics. A nation is the relationships between its people.

[@wcgcjd]

ryan magiera well put

[@mkien2005]

Stephen Colbert for President!

[@nirvaieva]

hes awesome

[@Barebittelitt]

Colbert, you are The Phial of Galadriel.

[@jedinxf7]

and Jon Stewart is the Star of Eärendil

[@bessmahaneypilates8638]

I love this man!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@dorothybarron6115]

❤❤❤Stephen Colbert.

[@mediator_room]

you hosted my father, thanx

[@KieranGarland]

Man. Beautiful. Thank you.

[@Jessiskand]

Both are brilliant. Loved this interview.

[@darkmale25]

This was awesome. I am now a huge fan of both

[@Devonellah]

Amazing interview!!

[@billyhack9673]

Steven! Thanks for putting in a plug for the metric system! We need more of that.

[@PurpleEmpire123]

I like his response time. He's sober and real.

[@bhagamshikannegundla3484]

Great perspective on a belief and letting it through a filter and have it challenged. There should be no teams, there should be more determination based on facts!!!!

[@hertzer2000]

Stewart/Colbert 2020

[@TheSweetsherrypie]

That would be life!

[@amygirard2195]

DO THIS EVERY YEAR PLEASE!!!! I LOVE STEPHEN COLBERT!!!! DO IT WITH SAMANTHA BEE, CONAN O'BRIEN, SETH MEYERS, JIMMY FALLON, JIMMY KIMMEL, ELLEN DEGENERES, HARRY CONNICK JR, AND THEN DEFINETLY STEVE HARVEY!!! 🇺🇸😀😁☺😊😊😊

[@jasonackerman8760]

Amy Girard the other late night hosts are cool, but Stephen Colbert is in a league all his own.

[@shinomory5948]

Amy Girard Steve Harvey?? LoL fuck that biggot

[@EricMooney]

I'm a fan of Colbert but I thought his shows since the election have been 'angry' which has been a turnoff for me. I understand the frustration but getting angry is only deepening the divide. I didn't get that from this interview though. He seemed level headed and rational. Brilliant guy.

[@marcusstar9995]

Eric Mooney, so you want to be happy about trump to unite the country its dangerous to have such a big compromise of your own humanity.

[@MikeyJJJ]

I don't sense any anger in his show. More like bemusement and enjoyment.

[@cynb3502]

Most humorists are having a difficult time finding humor in the train wreck that is Trump. It is a very frightening time and noone wants to 'normalize' his behavior or make someone so dangerous appear acceptable. It's a tough row to hoe for comedians.

[@typheran1]

Eric Mooney the hillary campaign stopped paying him.

[@dlg5485]

That's not an accident. As it happens, a lot of people are angry about the election outcome and he is providing some catharsis, which is important.

[@beachfan9380]

Witty and real! Luv him!!

[@nathanielkramer6527]

This was a great interview

[@chungwahcancion7870]

One of best parts of this year was seeing Sam get so much traction with these. I remember they were under a thousand views., and I was worried that the world was deeply fucked, due to its lack of listening to the good good, namely highly intelligent articulate people

[@kristn6513]

Brilliant ✌💜Colbert

[@muggedinmadrid]

incredibly charming and likable guy with startling intelligence.

[@ThePim2010]

love this man

[@Elephantnegotiationsociety]

this man is the greatest example of a real, good hearted christian. i wish the evangelical community would take notice and emulate his character more.

[@irenicum]

Two of the political voices I still trust.

[@JFL92989]

Actually, I find the explanation of jokes very interesting. Colbert says talking about comedy is super boring, but I think him talking about comedy would be my favorite thing to watch ever.

[@DivineMizE]

Great guy. So positive and personable. The folks in charge of lighting...the glare on his glasses was really distracting.

[@Linkman247]

Stephen Colbert is such an intelligent thoughtful man. I love when he is in character, but he seems like a really nice guy out of character.

[@marylynninc]

Why we should all sign up for the HUMAN PARTY! Phenomenal interview with Stephen Colbert on Face the Nation. I LOVE Stephen. We're both INFPs.

[@bessmahaneypilates8638]

Love Stephen!

[@antoniotenorio664]

Since this very moment I can tell that Stephen will join my favorite have to watch shows. Sadly, I can not follow him all the time as he speaks a quite fast English.