Inflation Hits Gas, Food And Shelter Prices | Rachel Maddow's Startling Announcement

President Biden hopes to counter the effects of inflation by increasing the availability of ethanol at the gas pump, and Stephen reacts to news that Rachel Maddow will cut back to hosting her namesake show only once per week. #Colbert #Comedy #Monologue
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[@marianparker7502]

I'm 58 and my wife and I are VERY worried about our future, oil gas and food prices rising daily. We have had our savings dwindle with the cost of living into the stratosphere, we are finding it impossible to replace it. We can get by, but cant seem to get ahead. My condolences to anyone retiring in this crisis, 40years nonstop just for a crooked system to take all you worked for,

[@Robertgriffinne]

I feel your pain, as a fellow retiree I’d suggest you look into passive index fund investing and learn some more. For me,I had my share of ups and downs when I first started looking for a consistent passive income so I hired an investment advisor for aid, and following her advice, I poured $130k in value stocks and digital assets,Up 200k so far and pretty sure I'm ready for whatever comes.

[@Natalieneptune469]

I think it's especially difficult for retirees and near retirees, I know to focus on the long term but the anxiety when you're supposed to be retiring in 3years is super exhausting, I've been looking into hiring a market expert as well

[@marianparker7502]

@@Robertgriffinne I've been in the red for the past couple months, lost 12k last week alone, Indubitably I've got good companies but profit is still stalling, how did you go around finding an investment-advisor, I wouldn't mind looking yours up.

[@Robertgriffinne]

@@marianparker7502 My advisor is Nicole Ann Sabin; found her on Bloomberg where she was featured and reached out to her afterwards. You can look her up online if you care for supervision, just search her name.

[@PhilipMurray251]

@@Robertgriffinne sure advisors are outperforming the market and raising good returns but some are charging fees over fees....seeing that their services are in high demand more than ever....Seems more like extortion to me.

[@marih3286]

Sad truth. I earned more in 1981 as a union grocery clerk than my great niece earns at Wal-Mart in 2021. " Low Price Leader" was really a race to the bottom for American workers. More money in the Walton's family pockets and less for the working person. No benefits, low wages, dead-end jobs. They bank on high turnover so they don't have to promote people and pay them more.

[@russellmiles2861]

No one made you vote GoP. We foreign folk well know that’s great many of folk in the USA don’t bother to vote. And when politicians make voting difficult you just except it: their would be riots in the street. The only problem with the storming of your Capital is that many of you couldn’t be bother when you get treated like sheep.

[@thisbushnell4824]

Which is why (among their other anti-American practices) I never buy from the Walton Cartel.

[@sten260]

1981 US economy was way better than it is now, so it's not surprising. Now we have endless QE which is a big red flag, I can't imagine how bad it's going to be in 20 years

[@catelynh1020]

Starting pay at my job that basically requires a degree was the same 10 years ago. Do you know how much college has gone up in prices? A lot

[@davidbalentine2110]

With on-going turnover, customer service is compromised too. A win win! It just keeps getting better due to greed. I’m still waiting for the benefits of ‘trickledown’ economic theory. For example: the petroleum companies are making record profits, so I know they must be figuring how to reward their customers and employees.

[@Zophus1]

"... that's how you get an Eric!" That's also how you get me to spout my drink out of my nose

[@JoustingJosie]

John's wink at the A-Rod joke. 😅

[@professorfarmgirl9662]

I'm still wearing a mask, what's the big deal?

[@Brandon_388]

Go ahead, don’t tell me to though

[@dawnadriana1764]

I just don't understand the big deal about wearing a mask. It's like putting on a seatbelt. Or stopping at a red light. You just do it. The whining is so idiotic, and utterly stupid.

[@sweetsugarjones]

Agreed. Of all the dumb*ss hills to (literally) die on.

[@brettvarnadoe6423]

That is the best explanation of the mask war I've ever heard. So simple. Wear a mask idiot. No one likes then. But it's just not that difficult.

[@leonards.9112]

Agree. The experts say (if we can believe anybody these days) that cloth masks are virtually useless but those K95 masks are 40% effective. If nothing else masks can prevent a cold or the common flu. But I do not support FORCING anyone to wear one.

[@angelabaiers5055]

No, it is not! It's unnecessary. They do not stop infections or transmissions.

[@taradavoli9761]

You don’t put a seat belt over your mouth and face all day while you are at work

[@GreyCrowe]

I work with 3 single mothers who just got 40% rent hikes over just 6 months on top of the gas, food, medical premium, child care price spikes... I've known them for 10+ years, and the fear I see on their faces every day...trying to figure out how to make it with 2% yearly raises...is so heartbreaking

[@sten260]

but you got your stimmy checks last year right? Now you just have to pay it back (and more) through higher prices, aint no free lunch

[@nonyabizness.original]

@@sten260 what? stimulus money came from government and higher prices go to corporations. how is that "paying it back"?

[@zombiebillcosby]

@@sten260 yes but corporations also got massive amounts of money too. Don’t see you making a point of that.

[@GreyCrowe]

@@sten260 Well thanks for letting me know you don't read.... Or have even a fundamental understanding of macroeconomics. Try starting with "The Deficit Myth". Keep learning and growing your understanding, so you're not as easily encouraged to parrot lazy elite narratives.

[@JoeMama-bk7rd]

Joe Bidumb's policies

[@juliearchuletta9184]

"Is Potato " greatest running joke ever, please keep it going

[@AndersonTenecela]

Hopefully everyone here in nyc were safe after what happened earlier today with the scary subway shooting

[@Nik-ie4cn]

I’m surprised that wasn’t in the monologue at all 🙁 Sad to think news like that is just so commonplace it goes without mention

[@12MedbeNetwork]

Hoax

[@maureenlaneski2802]

That was horrifying to even read about. How awful!

[@eric2500]

16 people are not okay, many more people are shaken. But we carry on, the odds that a crazy guy who hates the mayor will get on your train car are low. *Thanks for your post, stay alert and safe.*

[@Leonaza7]

With companies making record profits I don’t think we should be calling this inflation.🤷🏽‍♀️

[@TheDarkness1]

Nope, it's greed.

[@eroraf8637]

My Econ knowledge is a bit rusty. Where is that line classically drawn?

[@qwert1168]

Then? Why greed? How come we didn't see these companies raise the cost under the previous administration? It's not greed, it's inflation.

[@jessicalocklear762]

@@TheDarkness1 It's the masses being unified enough, educated enough, and patient enough to say no to our current bourgeoisie. I appreciate people being loud voices like Stephen Colbert; honestly, I'm also pretty cheesed with John Oliver's recent Data act.

[@TheDarkness1]

@@jessicalocklear762 Maybe you should read my writing. These eyes see everything. 😳

[@MorriganWarrioress]

"riot that happened one time" •She admitted it was a RIOT, not tourists •Murder committed once is still murder, so a lack of repeating the offense doesn't make it Not an offense •She admitted before a live person with recording equipment, that a crime was committed

[@bmogs1720]

Wonder what the hold up to prosecution is!

[@Dodgers-sw2uk]

I don’t know anyone on the right or center that defends what happened that day. They all denounce it. The point they are making is that all these people acting like this was 9/11 times 10 (for political gain) didn’t care when riots were happening everyday on their side, including at federal buildings. Riots that caused 2 billion in damages compared to only hundreds of thousands at the Capitol. 42 deaths happened from those riots compared to 1 at the Capitol. And that lone death was of a rioter. There have been hundreds of prosecutions from the Capitol riot, there have only been a couple from the daily riots of 2020 even though thousands were detained. They aren’t defending the rioters. They are calling out the left for their obvious double standards. They want BOTH sides to be held accountable

[@nicolemarie7413]

"Our partner Trump." Just before viewing Stephen's opening monologue, I read a New York times article about the war crimes against Ukraine perpetrated by Russian soldiers. Oh please don't let that man or any of his supporters back into office! I don't know what else needs to happen for people to reject him: I really don't!

[@mariadacosta7264]

If he gets back in, he'll side with Putin, and then we'll be the world's pariah, on the wrong side of history. Last time around, there wasn't as much at stake. The US was a laughing stock to Europe, but nothing more serious. This time it's serious! Don't EVER let him back in!

[@cherrywilson6267]

You poor thing….might need to see your therapist soon sugar…

[@josephgriffin2388]

He's coming Nicole... he's coming for yoooouuuu.... the orange game show host will swallow your sole.... Does this administration take credit for any of their numerous phukups? Any st all?

[@sthunda7132]

You need therapy...ASAP.

[@luisdaa]

Lesbian

[@Mary_Jacobs]

We do not claim Stallone's energy. Also, I never stopped wearing a mask and neither did most of my friends. Philly resident confused over the fuss.

[@avantgarde999xxx]

Pffft, what neighborhood you in? Any time I popped into Chubbys Cheesesteaks for a sixer to-go, someone was ALWAYS losing their isht over the mask mandates. You could bet on it.

[@j-man699]

A culmination of 40 years of Reaganomics !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Finnec123]

Exactly!

[@professorsprout3382]

I've been "trickled" on. Trickle down economics indeed.

[@j-man699]

@@professorsprout3382 It single handily destroyed the Middle Class.

[@americangirlafricanworld3506]

Stephen is sooooooo crazy for that Eric Joke 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ekdaufin1485]

Great Christmas lines. And “again help” 🤦🏾‍♀️. Brilliant “is potato.”

[@erinobrien8408]

"...new running mate, is potato." Darn it, I should have seen that coming!! 🥔 😂🤣😅

[@garethwilkins6744]

I said it at the same time as he did ='D

[@EgoPlacebo]

I saw it coming because this comment was at the top... Damn spoilers lol

[@bradb213]

Never gets old. 🤣🤣

[@erinobrien8408]

@@bradb213 True!!

[@AnnoyingMoose]

The new Republican team: one is a vegetable and the other... ...is potato.

[@Tonyhouse1168]

An orange potato running with a bleached potato? Gasp, the horror!!!!

[@MonkeyJedi99]

Where I grew up, we call orange potatoes yams.

[@atomicknight63]

His name is Eye-Q. Mondale/Ferraro '84.

[@alterego6075]

John's reactions to Colbert's burns are close to the best thing about this show 🤣

[@rosemaryhanson9206]

The one about Eric was priceless.

[@lexas1]

'...one time.' The Cohen brothers couldn't make this sh&t up. 🤣🤣

[@VianneyCreates]

I usually know when “is potato” is coming up, but they got me today!!

[@nicholasflamel1134]

When prices go way up while corporations and fossil fuel companies post record profits, that is not inflation. It is price gouging.

[@sten260]

thats not price gouging, it's normal business. If the demand is higher than you can produce you have to start raising prices. They have to raise prices to reduce the demand! If they drilled so much oil and there was so little demand that they can't find a place to put it then there is no way they would have raised prices

[@nonyabizness.original]

@@sten260 you are trolling every comment on this video using the same account. lazy. bad form.

[@yudithcaron8053]

Be careful with the ethanol blends; your car may end up in a ditch vomiting smoke, and will wake up the morning after with a splitting headache.

[@nicholasflamel1134]

@@sten260 No. Using a crisis to raise prices for no reason other than greed while others are suffering is the DEFINITION of price gouging. It is immoral, and if we had a functional government that represented the public, it would not be allowed.

[@sten260]

@@nicholasflamel1134 you are blaming companies for greed? that doesn't make any sense. Of course they want to make maximum amount of money, why would they want to make less money? You realize what a stupid argument this is?

[@RyanWehr]

As a Wisconsinite that joke about Milwaukee and Waukesha was flipping awesome!!!!!!

[@eroraf8637]

Somehow, I never get tired of the “is potato” jokes. It’s such a simple thing, but it works so well in so many different contexts!

[@chadhumbert1791]

... is potato 🥔

[@Earthsinger100]

It's how he says it😉😂

[@TeddyBremmer]

I fell for this potato. This one was too crisp.

[@itsonlyentertainment2937]

Unfortunately you're the top comment. *Spoilers* dude. "Is potato" is best when don't see it coming

[@queenrosered]

This summer, whenever at the beach I see a guy in a Speedo stroll by, I'm gonna shrug and remark, "Is potato"... 👍

[@broadwaywes]

That was the slickest “ is potato” ever.

[@censusgary]

You eat just one person, and everyone calls you a cannibal. It’s about time someone pointed out how unfair that is!

[@igorschmidlapp6987]

OLD JOKE: Bartender: "Shamus, are you alright?" Shamus: No, I'm not alright!" "You see that stone wall outside? Built it with these 2 hands! Every single stone! But do they call me Shamus, the wall builder? No! You see that boat in the harbor? Built it as well! Every single plank! But do they call me Shamus the boat builder? No! But you fuck ONE goat"...

[@mwater_moon2865]

I got in one little coup an my mom got scared, she said, "you're moving with your Aunty and Uncle to Fox News"

[@Illiadofmalorne]

Always left off: Remember increased gas prices increase the price of EVERYTHING else that is transported.

[@mike4962]

Good thing the administration made the US dependent of foreign oil

[@eric2500]

*Buy food as LOCALLY GROWN as you can.*

[@Crimethoughtfull]

@@harley2die4 We are still pumping our own oil...we just haven't grown it out with the newest pipeline. Russian oil accounts for 7% of the fuel that enters the US, but prices are up way more than 7%.

[@Crimethoughtfull]

I also heard this morning that the nitrogen fertilizer all farmers use...well, 98% of it is made using natural gas, which is now 3x more expensive b/c of the war, so that also goes into the food supply chain bit (meaning you're even more correct than you may have realized).

[@Broadpaw_Fox]

Actually, that's a misnomer. The federal government has had a subsidy in place to regulate the effective price of diesel to truckers for well over a decade. It's a complicated system, but it breaks down to making it cost $1.25 per gallon to truckers as long as they get 6.5 mpg average. It's calculated every week and changes constantly as the fuel prices fluctuate, but it's there and has been. So the companies that haul everything aren't spending a whole lot more as fuel prices climb - in fact, since newer trucks are getting much better fuel economy the companies are MAKING MONEY off of that subsidy because as you get above 6.5 mpg average your cost of fuel goes down quickly because the weekly surcharge is paid per mile, but based of gallon cost. Use less fuel per mile, bank the extra cash. So transportation costing more is a scam - the price of diesel isn't a factor. Companies just profit. Source: am a truck driver currently. 🤔 15 years is enough, I'm out soon - this crap isn't worth tolerating anymore.

[@stolasamon-seere5319]

Inflation AKA Greed of the ultra rich

[@Opus313]

MTG: Just that one time... There's still a lot of terrible things you can be in trouble for doing just one time!

[@yourmomishot7547]

🤔

[@sassysarina9718]

Yeah it was murder but I only did it that one time....just an example

[@MonkeyJedi99]

@@sassysarina9718 Sure, I released sarin gas in the Japanese subway system but it was only that one time! - Yeah, I started a World War with a false flag operation and blamed Poland for it, but it was only that one time! - Okay, so I provided more examples than I needed to, but it was only that one time!

[@Lucius1958]

"You eat just ONE guy's heart, and people start calling you a cannibal!" - Jeffrey Dahmer

[@considerthelilies91]

Elect trash, and it's garbage day, everyday

[@rysacroft]

I'm watching this from Scotland. It's hilarious! Vote wisely.

[@ickiemickie]

Was looking at houses in MD yesterday and unless you want a ramshackle hut or an empty lot, there's like nothing under 400,000 it's absolutely insane I don't understand how anyone's supposed to live like that

[@josephnotoempire2949]

It's not "inflation". It's monopolistic price gouging, collusive price fixing and minimum wage suppression.

[@feelthabreez3571]

Impressive use of linguistics. Politician?🙂🤭

[@josephnotoempire2949]

@@feelthabreez3571 M.S. Accountancy

[@lollmaowow2968]

@@josephnotoempire2949 Wow. Do you have a 100000 dollar job?

[@kimclarke5018]

@@josephnotoempire2949 I have an MBA finance and accounting and you are spot on.

[@EcoMan-te4vu]

@@kimclarke5018 me too

[@kentarouification]

In Thailand, we've been using ethanol mix gasoline for over a decade now and yet, the price is still almost 50% more than the gas in the US. Please note that our minimum wage is $10 per DAY and over 70% of the population is living under poverty level.

[@nmarbletoe8210]

how much of your price is tax? in the US we pay about 50 cents per gallon in tax

[@eric2500]

So you have fuel inflation AND poverty at the same time! *Tax or not, if it still costs more than you make....*

[@bazzfromthebackground3696]

In the US companies have enough power to bullshit the general population, and we don't have a say.

[@mehere8038]

Yikes at that combo! What was your per capita death toll from covid though in comparison with the US?

[@kentarouification]

@@mehere8038 We don't know. Thailand is the only country that doesn't count ATK infection into the toll and yet we're at no.4 on the infection rate per capita. Death from complications while suffering from covid doesn't count either. So not to brag but it's pretty bad. Oh btw, the majority of the population is inoculated with chinese vaccine that was proven to be ineffective. lo.. shit.

[@goodmorninggilw2836]

8:15....I love the Jim Carrey bit. Nice reference dude, and well done

[@stephanielight4161]

"is Potato" 🥔 🤣🤣🤣

[@Hellkite-er5pg]

Is this the 5th or 6th time we as Americans have had a high oil price crisis? And yet, we refuse to shift away from fossil fuels.

[@THATBOISHAD]

Fossil fuels have too many jobs tied to it. I want the change too but there are too many who disagree with us.

[@M_SC]

The suburbs are designed around it. It’s horrible to live there without a personal gas guzzler. That’s why everyone should move to a city or a small town and the suburbs should be bulldozed and then reforested

[@MonkeyJedi99]

@@M_SC I'd live in or near a city for the conveniences and the lack of need to drive a car so often, if the price to rent was not twice or more what I can find out in the forested suburbs. The idea of reconcentrating humans for ecological reasons is a good urge, but the economics of the matter need to be dealt with too. - Major cities are so overinflated, pricewise, in everything from housing to groceries (because the store has to pay more to exist in a city than elsewhere) to all of the government fees and permits to do anything (to keep feeding the money pit that is urban government)...

[@eudofia]

A lot of people think that the solution to high gas prices is to drill for more fossil fuel. I'd say, stop using gasoline altogether. Reducing demand for oil and gas, like it happened during Covid caused the price of crude oil to crash. I do not advocate for oil companies going bankrupt, but they can downsize and still be profitable. Fossil fuel will only be used for flying planes which cannot go electric, and for power stations to provide the juice we need to charge our batteries. What about the jobs tied to the oil and gas industry? Well, those workers can transition to selling, installing and servicing solar panels and wind turbines.

[@johnree6106]

Because there's no other solution and don't say electric vehicles because they at this time are not enough to make a difference not only in costs but usage doesn't really allow long distance travel.

[@gamepapa1211]

"That's how you get an Eric" had me belly laughing so loud it woke up my cat. Thank you for that, Stephen and co.!

[@tuyenle8107]

trump 4ever 🤣

[@totalt6600]

Me too,and my cat. 😸

[@oldrrocr]

have we established that bunker baby is the true father of most of "his" kids?

[@justthinking2241]

I don’t get it 😅

[@starcrib]

Khunt 🎬

[@JonBlondell]

Fantastic writing! Especially the Eric joke!

[@futurereflections4097]

This was so good. I clapped so hard watching at home.

[@jambay4785]

Shoot, I hadn't stopped wearing a mask when in public places. "IS Potato" has not worn out the funny yet.

[@andrewkohler9730]

The fact that people are unlikely to comply with mask mandates again is just plain pathetic.

[@petnapapeterson5169]

Too funny! He used my previous residence in Waukesha Wisconsin 😁 poor Stallone. Oh my goodness, this monologue is too hilarious.

[@Dean_stugotz]

“Is potato” 😂😂😂😂

[@jessetorres8738]

I have heard from some Conservatives the reason why we shouldn't increase the minimum wage is because it could lead to increased inflation. The problem is price inflation happens every year, which is why nothing costs the same today as it did a decade ago. And yet, because the federal minimum wage hasn't increased in over a decade, anyone who works a minimum wage job has far less spending power today then they did 10 years ago because of that same inflation.

[@beez1717]

Not only that, but it also causes people stress which can make them sick or unhealthy!

[@gibbontakeit9098]

A decade...? Depends which jobs your talking about, truck drivers are making 30+%less than 50 years ago...

[@buttersstotch6752]

We're not expected to complain, or even notice about gradually being economically exploited if it takes longer than a decade for the filthy rich to destroy the working class.

[@TheIronChainMaster]

Act your wage!

[@cc1k435]

@@TheIronChainMaster Acting my wage, I'd be a very small person indeed.

[@Hd7725HBLTMR]

Literally watched price of goods increase…. AFTER minimum wage was increased. It’s not inflation. It’s greed. Not gonna be upset if CEOs start disappearing.

[@pamelacass9642]

Er....only problem with your idea is what happens when the new person takes over? Murdering someone doesn't mean the problem goes away permanently. Depending on the personality and/or inner demon of the person taking over, it gets worse. French revolution, Germany in the 30's, the US after Lincoln's assassination, 20+ years of an undeclared middle eastern conflict declared "over" by the US President who started it against the country that had nothing to do with it? Oh, yeah, I forgot-seems that every time the US experiences a period of hyper inflation and wage stagnation someone in the military complex (the suppliers, not the military) gets the idea that a nice little war will fix the economy....for the equipment suppliers.

[@jhonklan3794]

Wait till the economy collapses. You need people to organize labor.

[@AJ-yj7fl]

Hope springs eternal.

[@MethosOhio]

That's exactly what economics predicts from a minimum wage increase--inflation. Why did this surprise you? Higher wages chasing the same goods means prices rise. Basic supply and demand.

[@Power-Storm]

"Our ex-president isn't allowed to 'Do-Over' just because he didn't like the results the first time... That's how you get an Eric!" Brilliant!

[@craiganderson9819]

Welcome to the Biden era thank you Sr Biden for all this in just under two years

[@senicanastasia]

Seriously tho, we really need to show up for the Midterms. Just like we did to get the orange one out! We can do this!

[@luisdaa]

No mames frijol

[@shanedaley6236]

so you want to pay even more money and be even more poor

[@Michael-ez3zg]

*Eric Frederick Trump 2014:* Bragged about access to $100 Million in Russian Money. He said, "Well, we don’t rely on American banks. We have all the funding we need out of Russia."

[@susanfarley1332]

omg, I hope all their money is stuck in Russia. 😂 such ironic justice!

[@johntomasini3916]

If Republicans regain power, America might face sanctions from democratic countries.

[@Neojhun]

@@susanfarley1332 That's not money, that's DEBT. A bunch of Deadbeat Con Artist.

[@Michael-ez3zg]

I wished I could say "sike", it's a false story but unfortunately it's true.

[@mariatorres5563]

Told you all that they are corrupt traitors, All the Trumpy jessica grumpy famaly.....They need to be in jail ready for prison with bubba the love doy

[@eponymousIme]

"Is potato." Gets me every time!

[@Dobviews]

This is not inflation, this is *price gouging.* I never stopped wearing a mask. After the past two years my allergies have been almost nonexistent!!!

[@olympiaskye2324]

Me too! I never stopped wearing a mask, either. Even for deliveries! I had to make it a habit. Because, the best advice still is... "If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is"

[@ulysessoliverasponyman]

I also never stopped wearing my mask and I still going to Wear it is not over yet

[@sten260]

that's just false, price gouging never causes inflation. You need to read a book about what inflation is, I recommend Milton Friedman

[@segafan10]

@@sten260 It isn't inflation. Oil companies are making record profits.

[@Dobviews]

@@sten260 Been to college. As for this being solely inflation... Oil companies’ recent record profits and statements to investors reflect that stock buybacks and shareholder returns were prioritized over increasing production. They also highlighted the majority of energy firms said in a recent survey that the main reason for restraining growth was “investor pressure to maintain capital discipline” while less than 10% said it was due to “government regulations.” I am an old bird who has been around since 77. I saw our country start losing in the 80's when large corporations started edging out small business owners. Those small business owners (like my father) were relegated to the dustbin and the profits that used to be in the hands of small business owners ended up going to one large corporation and the people who work for those large corporations now make nothing compared to what their parents were talked into giving up.

[@erik5809]

I love how Jon is becoming the straight man to Stephen’s over exaggeration. His “I don’t know about that” in response to the A Rod line was perfect.

[@laalaa99stl]

"You don't get to have a do-over just because you didn't like the results from the first time. This is how you get an Eric." 🖐🎤

[@oveazeus1]

One of the best setup jokes of the night.

[@vivsgm7538]

I'ma need help with this reference. Who's Eric? Forgive me, I'm not American, not I live there. I just like your country

[@quadl24]

@@vivsgm7538 Eric Trump

[@Vincent.E.M.Thorn.Author]

@@vivsgm7538 Donald Trump's second son

[@freya8133]

@@vivsgm7538 he's not smart.

[@tuckgraph]

MTG: "Because we had that riot, one time..." Substitute riot for coup, and it's that easy. Just add fanaticism. And welcome back Rachel! And Lawrence is a lovely man.

[@starrycrown]

Love this whole comment! So true!

[@ainumahtar]

Yeah, GOP people are so concerned about not bringing up old shit. Like that one time they talked about Benghazi somewhere a decade and a half ago and then let it go.

[@sydnidowney3598]

Not the first insurrection …the first was the civil war.

[@mwater_moon2865]

I got in one little coup an my mom got scared, she said, "you're moving with your Aunty and Uncle to Fox News"

[@redrick8900]

@@sydnidowney3598 The Civil war wasn't an insurrection. The South didn't try to overthrow the government. they left it. Completely different.

[@hellhound1389]

If it was just inflation profits would be nearly level with profits pre-pandemic but profits are at record highs. That means it's mostly corporate greed and some corporations have admitted they're taking advantage of the situation to use inflation as a smoke screen to hide their greed

[@ironstone8306]

We have to stop these bastards

[@kimjones2056]

Price gouging that is being allowed by the Biden administration. Biden is the one that saying inflation is a good thing. This falls on Biden and his administration

[@prisonmike4971]

2:30 One of my favorite late night burns right here.

[@eldalyalvarez3595]

Potato would make a better leader than the previous one at this point.

[@shannalee2520]

I thought so, until, he just sent trillions to ss ukrainians to protect biolabs. The media images from the dod are coming from Ukraines media team. Maxar. Shrek. Ukrainians bombing their own maternity ward for money. There is proof. Bidens in purposeful denial. When does it end? and how?

[@caru3257]

At any point.

[@lizstromsnesdolz629]

Alvarez, isn't that a Latino name?your grandpa Donny would never allow you to come to Mara Lago, don't you know? He would have never rented to you either!😂but go ahead and keep kissing his enormous butt.

[@gentillygirl545]

And smarter and better looking.

[@karismaklysm]

EVERY TIME! THE CALCULATOR BIT! I

[@NATALIEKING1976]

I’m just glad Rachel is back. Good show!!!

[@stephaniecornwell8766]

If this wasn’t our reality it would be funny. I was so happy to see Rachel back. Glad we get her a little bit though. She can be drawn out at times but always focuses on facts and data.

[@brandishepherd5893]

That's the funniest thing I've heard all day facts my a**!

[@TahtahmesDiary]

I like her enjoyment of history and telling little known stories…but sometimes her conclusions leave me baffled as to how she got there. Though I’m sure she’d say the same about me as a far Leftist, it just makes it hard to watch when she’s upholding the establishment how she does.

[@NewMessage]

🎶You say potato, I say Ex-POTUS, potato, Ex-POTUS... let's call the whole thing off.🎶

[@lyssimon4136]

I heard this in Ella's voice.

[@samipoteet]

cheaper fuel production does not mean those savings will be passed down to consumers

[@MonkeyJedi99]

Savings are almost never passed down to consumers. And the larger the company involved, the less likely it is.

[@feelthabreez3571]

Just trying to fake out the voters.😜🤭

[@johnassal5838]

That's why taxes used to be higher precisely to discourage gouging.

[@Marijuanifornia]

"Marijuana" was outlawed beginning in the 1920s because a machine had been invented in 1917 which would have increased hemp productivity and made Cannabis Sativa a viable replacement for petroleum for transportation and plastic, as well as trees for paper and construction. Fossil fuel companies and oil barons who had built their fortunes up since the Industrial Revolution of the 1850s didn't want to give up their control of the global markets, so they lobbied Congress to outlaw Cannabis as the "dangerous" drug, "Marijuana." Ford made a plastic car body with hemp in 1941. Diesel fuel is made from plants. We've had the technology for 80 years to make cars and fuel from Cannabis.

[@Leoo117]

It's extra sad, because Colbert won't actually ever acknowledge the corporate greed, because him and his team work for these type of people, similar to all of the politicians. So in a way, Colbert is selling his integrity for a paycheck as well. Although, if he refuses to sell his integrity, he'll be kicked off the air and replaced with someone else willing to sell their integrity. Not that this makes it ok or anything. He is a funny guy and all, but it's basically guaranteed that there are certain truths like the ones you all mentioned here that he will never bring up. He essentially lies by omission to maintain his career. Similar to politicians.

[@terryhollands2794]

Gas, food and rent, the things that affect the poor the most.

[@nrom5960]

“That’s how you get an Eric” I heard the Mic drop on that one 🎤 😂

[@bytheway1031]

"You shouldn't be affected as long as you don't eat anything, be anywhere or go any place"🤣🤣🤣

[@mehere8038]

ie just get drunk & sleep through the whole thing!

[@gloriareszler4196]

No, Mr. Colbert you can't go weekly. You'd break our hearts. We love you too much!

[@squee599]

Jon: "I dont know about that" 🤣🤣🤣

[@brentrebrab]

This WAS a great show last night🤣

[@SpaceForceCommander]

Lauren Boebert’s husband only flashed to teen girls “one time” and now he’s still banned from that bowling alley. Serves him right!

[@lgbtsrgro0mrs36]

And Biden sniffs 👧s in public

[@Cyndance]

OMG banned from a bowling alley? That's cruel punishment.

[@kmc3851]

Well as long as it was only one time…..?

[@Cthulhu4President]

Lauren Boebert’s husband only flashed to teen girls “one time” and now he’s buying Epstein's Island.

[@victorpradha9946]

"only flashed to teen girls one time" is NOT a comment that reflects well on the comment poster!

[@shermanculbertson6244]

If laughter is the best medicine, then I prescribe myself Stephen Colbert.

[@atiredfloridian777]

Doctor's orders!

[@WoWhistorian]

Self medication is DANGEROUS! But totally worth it.

[@Tao_Tology]

Laughter is not medicine ..is potato.

[@nekolalia3389]

I’d be worried about overdosing

[@peterspeters6114]

LOL. I was hoping he would mention the Witches are found on Russia T.V. the hunting is over.

[@thesilentangel8299]

7:43 Someone help John Batiste he’s dying a little over there 😂😂.

[@ekdaufin1485]

Goin’ down dance…priceless.

[@barbaramedlock4337]

if everyone wore mask in the 1st place we could be in control of our health

[@travisbingham5678]

Less than 1% of the world population has died from covid and less than 7% has been infected with covid. Yeah because you’re so brilliant

[@elinorwuest4780]

You have no idea what you're talking about. You abviously have not done any research. If you had you would know how we've been lied to and the real reason behind the vaccine

[@sirdavidoftor3413]

@Barbara Medlock: I totally agree. in Ontario Canada most of the mask mandates has been lifted, ( save for public transit and hospital settings) but most people are still wearing them indoors, in public settings, on their own accord. We understand that a little prevention is still necessary! Stay safe, stay sane, stay Strong Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@travisbingham5678]

@@sirdavidoftor3413 You people who still wear those masks are obviously clueless the the part of society that has been ultimately dumbed downed by government persuasion.

[@johnrobinson4445]

"We only drew-and-quartered her ONE TIME...."

[@cleverusername9369]

Fun fact, women wouldn't have been drawn and quartered, they would be hanged or burned, because "decency"

[@robertmoore6149]

LMAO Did not see that "is potato" drop 😅😅

[@Kaluwej23]

"It's Potato" is like the Oscar slaps....it sneaks out like 👏 and just shock me indeed.... Lol

[@lindaleelaw5277]

Recall Trumps first actions : move the capital of Israel , visited China, N.Korea and Russia ....... I was appalled he called those leaders our friends... THAT was the moment

[@jeremybenoit759]

At least he tried to have some form of diplomatic relations with them which is more then any other president has done in regards to the leaders of those countries.

[@crod79]

@@jeremybenoit759 oh no…. Another bot lol FOH with your fascist bootlicking

[@tuyenle8107]

trump 4ever 🤣

[@crod79]

@@tuyenle8107 vomit inducing phrase

[@nycatlady2314]

True. His first trip abroad as president was that weird love fest in Saudi Arabia.

[@waqasbajwa3006]

That rocky clip 😂😂

[@erly108]

"A rod" lmao THANK YOU from a Seattle native

[@AchillesAgonyEcstasy]

"That's how you get an Eric" I guess it's fire season all over again, this burn was EPIC

[@starrycrown]

Lawrence O’Donnell and YOU are how I made it through. Don’t mess with Lawrence! ❤️

[@eamonnsiocain6454]

There is no Inflation: The corporations are price gouging.

[@accuratealloys]

Google: the federal reserve.

[@shannalee2520]

there is no aid to the American people. There is only aid to the ss ukrainians.

[@lgbtsrgro0mrs36]

Inflation just hit a 49 year high because of the government’s printing and spending of trillions of dollars. Let’s go Brandon

[@travisbingham5678]

Ugh where did you go to school? Or did you even go to school? It’s inflation. Biden’s bad policy making against our energy sector. That’s a fact

[@travisbingham5678]

@@lgbtsrgro0mrs36 It’s not just that, but Biden’s bad policy making on our energy sector. I can guarantee you Biden’s followers don’t know the difference between keystone xl, Nordstream #1 & #2, nor the executive orders to stop the sale of new licenses to drill oil on federal land and water. Bet!

[@sapientquanta759]

I love it when a fantastically wealthy person talks about economic concerns. It's just so darn relatable.

[@EmpyreanLightASMR]

Did you catch the monologue where he said he'd be happy to pay the extra dollar (he was referring to the out-of-the-blue gas price hikes), and people in the comments were saying "um, it's nearly 2 dollars *per gallon* and you're rich"

[@sapientquanta759]

@@EmpyreanLightASMR He's worth almost one hundred million dollars and is paid fifteen million dollars a year. I love it when he gets concerned or has an opinion or brings on his wife or does anything else that regular people who will never have to worry about anything else in their lives do. He's just another guy who happens to have a few extra bucks and you, you just know, that in the next few years as people suffer through the pain of the coming economic and agricultural turbulance he's going to be right there feeling their pain, calling out for justice, and being so upset he forgets to buy some of the things that, you know, just make his hard working life that little bit nicer.

[@1015SaturdayNight]

@@sapientquanta759 I mean, he could be a right wing jerk working for Fox News

[@sophiagraham694]

Lol 😆 tis potatoes great line....

[@Ozymandi_as]

The solution to rising inflation should not be punishing the poor.

[@sunnydaze2359]

Nope. But that’s how she goes 😪

[@SpaceForceCommander]

It’s very difficult to persuade “Is Potato” to overturn an election.

[@davidlundquist1979]

Mike Pence, on the other hand, was more like a lettuce and mayonnaise sandwich on Wonder Bread.

[@mathsalot8099]

As someone from WI, I loved your Milwaukee/Waukesha joke.

[@Angel-eq9tq]

"That's how you get an Eric" 🤣🤣🤣

[@tr7b410]

And we are still spending 760 billion dollars per year for our military expenses. America is THE greatest spender on its military in the world. Meanwhile back in the middle class lane,staying in your lane is becoming even more difficult.

[@beez1717]

We need to cut spending on the military and put that money towards stuff people want! How about new roads? How about better healthcare so we can keep up with the rest of the world? How about free daycares?

[@tr7b410]

@@beez1717 You read my mind.And don't forget AFFORDABLE housing.

[@russellmiles2861]

To be fair; President Biden only increased spending by $40 billion compared to Trump. Imagine what the GOP might do!

[@ToneTraveler]

All debt is joke. Our monetary system is a joke. If you don’t have ‘F You” money you are susceptible to a corrupted market with fake money and debt dependent Market. It used to be easy to die debt free, now everything is such a scam that we are resigned to the fact debt is what makes the USA.

[@jstnxprsn]

Oh, Stephen. It was very potato tonight. You were on fire. I needed that.

[@Rob-Raz]

Our Cartoon President had the perfect depiction of Rachel Maddow. I mean 100% spot on. 🤣😎

[@ricardocerrillo1897]

Big hilarious mileage with "Iz Potato"🤣

[@gogreen7794]

When I stop seeing drivers in oversized pick up trucks and SUVs idling their vehicles for 20 minutes or longer while waiting to get a burger and fries or a frappuccino, then I'll take the whining about high gas prices seriously.

[@dsludge8217]

As long as people keep doing that, gas prices are clearly not high enough.

[@brandonellis8111]

You guys must drive those sissymobils

[@gogreen7794]

@@brandonellis8111 I drive a Subaru Outback. Great in snow and on back roads. But I don't waste my money and time sitting in long lines idling the engine of the car. I have the strength to park my car and walk. Besides, we know why guys in particular buy huge vehicles. And for most, it's not for work.

[@dsludge8217]

@@brandonellis8111 lifted trucks? No, sorry.

[@sunnyinaspen]

With all we have lived through, listening to your shows makes me smile. Thank you

[@blueberry-ri7eb]

Inflation has not so much affected gas as the price gouging of the gas and oil companies. Record profits prove that it is not all inflation.

[@johnsmithe4656]

The "IS POTATO" joke is best when you don't see it coming.

[@Sugarskulls_forever]

That calculator clip is going to become a group meme when you’re trying to pay for mimosas at brunch lol 🥂😂

[@laurawatters914]

Stephen Colbert on fire tonight!! 😆✌️

[@homersimpson5964]

Here's what social distancing brought; People being more aware of shielding their cough/sneeze, giving strangers personal space, minimizing crowds in tight spacing, and contactless food delivery. Does that really upset you, Americans?

[@bennieparker722]

Oh my, Colbert makes my day! Thank you so much!