Stephen Colbert Grabs Capitol Hill By The Memo

While the Russia investigation has become clouded by the confusion surrounding dueling memos, Stephen heads to to Congress to get the truth straight from the horse's mouth. Horses like Rep. Adam Schiff, Sen. Jeff Flake and Sen. Mark Warner.
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[@ahlam1688]

That guy was trying so hard not to laugh 😂😂😂😂

[@DembaiVT]

ahlam1688 omg tears from his stonewalling

[@tobikurashiki5800]

'You look dead inside.' 'I appreciate that.' The perfect description for the U.S. as a whole at the moment.

[@justaghoulintheworld]

"Tear me off a piece of that" that broke him.

[@picketfence2028]

I don't think I could survive all this crazy without Colbert.

[@edc8657]

Picket Fence, same.

[@nurlindafsihotang49]

we would drink all our sorrow in vodka!

[@quietlywandering]

"Former dairy farmer?" "Really, 'cause he seems to be milking it right now."

[@frezerh]

i had to pause and take a moment at that part cuz it was fucking brilliant

[@nurlindafsihotang49]

i'm wheezing...and could see the senator holding his laugh too

[@insane_troll]

Well he did sue his cow.

[@ivanobar1]

Insane troll Wait. Devin Nunez did Sue, his cow?

[@chriscarrico5367]

Watching Sen. Warner trying not to crack a smile is hillarious.

[@AJ-nl9yw]

no

[@saltypotato-8052]

@@AJ-nl9yw yes

[@GreenDragon11]

Warner was so stoned face (but smart knowing he is always in the spot light, what a good sport) but leave it to Stephen to get a smile 😀. Awesome!! Warner is one of our true champions. Not sure, look up his record. He and Murphy! I adore Stephen, genius!! We need more of this! Thank you to all the hard working investigators (Senators/Congress people) on this roller coaster and for doing what you can to protect our country!

[@BartAlder]

Some of Colbert's best work is with people who are stonewalling.

[@venumadhavrayasam2254]

He made Warner crack a smile! Bravo! xD

[@joa8593]

Man, that smile was worth a million words.

[@waggy007]

That was so damn awkward. I bet he instantly regretted taking that interview!

[@evanm2911]

Congressmen have forgotten their old lesson to not take interviews with Colbert because he’s been off the Report for so long, but he is an absolutely fearless and biting interviewer

[@Quifuh]

You mean these are not green screened?

[@dewaynethomas3122]

These are real interviews if that's waht you meant by the green screen question. The background in the Warner one might have actually been green screen but still a real interview.

[@victoriam8611]

"I mean this as a compliment, you look dead inside." "I appreciate that." Big mood tbh.

[@twitterbrb917]

B I G M O O D

[@Carewolf]

I would not play poker with that guy.

[@steh8831]

Victoria M - My favourite line. :)

[@asalvamd5633]

Love love love!!

[@victoriam8611]

Carewolf same

[@veecee3669]

It took a while, but Colbert finally got Senator Warner's lips twitching, so funny!

[@therealzilch]

"Do you have testimony that you'd like to tell me about but can't?" "Yes". That just about says it all, doesn't it?

[@michaellejeune7715]

Scott Wallace Weird, that line just passed when I read this.

[@Kasino80]

His face when he saw Don Jr's picture spoke volumes

[@thribs]

That’s a very Colbert Report segment. God I miss that show.

[@NativeSonDC]

This is Colbert at his best. He really should do more of this kind of thing.

[@NewMessage]

'Better know an impeachment' :)

[@townsville69]

I hope Stephen does more field work cause it totally kills.

[@InXLsisDeo]

Watch "Better know a district" from the Colbert Report, it's hilarious. :D

[@29DPT]

townsville69 me too his face 🙈💕💕💕💕🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@townsville69]

I loved Colbert Report soooooo much. It was like chocolate for your soul.

[@townsville69]

Awww Mr Grumpy Gills. Someone needs a hug.

[@townsville69]

Search your feelings Father I feel the conflict within you. Let go of you hate.

[@gracepadilla717]

Colbert is a master of the tongue-in-cheek interview. (Streaming....Up high, C’mon you gotta give me that. 😂😂😂😂). I love how Warner is treating this like a real interview. It makes it even funnier.

[@MichaelBerthelsen]

'Are you jealous that you don't get to work with Nunes?' *First smile* Yeah...😂😂😂

[@cachickadee]

Michael Berthelsen ...I would have begun to wonder if he hadn’t at least smiled a little at that one.

[@MichaelBerthelsen]

Diane Oaktown Right? The guy's a stone-face. Hate to play poker with him...

[@dandavis4469]

The rug??

[@DorothyPotterSnyder]

Mark Warner is amazing.

[@ashmitanandy]

This was like those segments they used to do in Daily Show with Jon Stewart!! More of these please!!!

[@evanm2911]

He’s still a fearless interviewer. He revels in the awkwardness of his really tough and biting questions

[@madferit1987]

Indeed it was a window back in time to the Daily show. I actually started re watching episodes of TDS with Jon from the 2000s

[@ArgonTheAware]

Actually it was more like the Better Know a District segments that he used to do on The Colbert Report, but this time Warner was ready for him and didn't get caught off guard like he was then.

[@edygoto890]

Ashmita Nandy ?mm

[@Po7ent]

Stupid sheep laughing at a half ass mental comedian

[@mikiasg8867]

9:45 “when did you first wanna go into comedy” 😂 am dying

[@TheRedneckAtheist]

He would be the perfect straight man in a comedy duo.

[@juiceitwell]

One of the finest bits this show has done. The bulletproof Colbert Report formula of silly intelligent humor. More of this please!!!

[@johnthehuman2740]

Brilliant. No one can top Colbert. This is in a different universe of funny compared to other talk show hosts.

[@Bunkerdwarfputin]

I know I'm 6 years late, lol... No offense to Colbert, but Larry David could make the Senator laugh without asking him a single question😂😂 Every interview with LD is like a mini Curb episode😊😊😊

[@FunkyMonkey-ip4xy]

That's proper funny. Colbert's ability to keep a straight face is admirable.

[@m0nkEz]

I really appreciated Warner's (in)ability to keep a straight face. He was trying so hard, it just wasn't quite enough.

[@riosricardo7400]

Funky . Yes He’s very talented....👌

[@missdaisy5736]

Funky Monkey1886 ...Hip, Hip...and all that...&....Stephen was HILARIOUS😂😂😂

[@47imagine]

It's called editing, dude. I'm sure Colbert and his interviewees cracked up a lot during this.

[@sirwinstonlennon6486]

Stephen Colbert IS FAKE NEWS!

[@Jerricola2]

Good stuff, reminds me of the Colbert Report and why I love him.

[@thereisnocontenthere]

I was just thinking that. This is classic Colbert.

[@Lisagaybug]

Jerricola.....Yes!!! I love him also.

[@MildMisanthropeMaybeMassive]

He's doing a standard interview with a comedic element. He's not playing a conservative blowhard. I'd like to see Viacom take CBS to court just to lose and even have Stephen be granted all the rights to his character.

[@StreetzSweeper]

Yes, love classic Colbert.

[@veek.6463]

Reminds me when he went to the republican convention. Lol

[@phrtao]

That is the funniest thing I have seen for ages. Maybe, one day you will be able to show us the outtakes - I bet they are even more hilarious !

[@yashiAR]

Stephen is always hilarious but his highest points are in the field. I really wish for More field reports. This was awesome!

[@HKim0072]

Man, this is when Colbert is at his best. Hope he does more of these.

[@Shiva-nt3wc]

"I mean this as a complement, you're dead inside." That was gold.

[@shawnshahpari7982]

Mark Warner's face: Priceless LMAO!

[@brianoneill9842]

Comedy gold. That Warner interview was genius !

[@joeylaird77]

Warren trying to keep a straight face!!!!! LMAO!

[@GreenDragon11]

joey77 *Warner 😊

[@2011blueman]

Warren would have been cracking up, Warner is dead inside.

[@Mollywhop79]

Dude, failed clone of steve carrell? I'm fucking dying! 😂😂😂

[@NewMessage]

A few chromosomes off, but you can't help but see it!

[@oltedders]

Apu Stanislawa "...thought the acid would wear off before the kids got home". Where did they find that pic of Adam Schiff?

[@bacchus8081]

The funniest part is that I like to imagine that Steven got a call from Steve the next day to let him know that that was completely uncalled for, and not the way you treat a friend of over 30 years :P

[@brownkemosabe]

HAHAHA THAT KILLED ME TOO

[@z.deutch1334]

Lol

[@martingoldfire]

That was one of the greatest bits ever on TV, thank you very much from Norway :-D

[@Ezzcare]

Back to his "Daily Show" roots. Love it!

[@riparianlife97701]

It's like "Better Know a District".

[@now-you-know-it]

Stephan you are the most BRILLIANT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@whalesong999]

Omg, yes, this is the most humorous skit I've seen on any late night. What confidence Stephen has. Warner's voice sort of shows how conflicted he is. They are wading in some deep doo-doo.

[@HayfaZlitni]

This is remarkable!!!!!!!!!! I kept laughing throughout the whole thing

[@verdatum]

Colbert is the friggin' KING of remotes. He destroys it every single time.

[@suetupper9162]

Omg.....how they sat with him without totally losing it is beyond me.....this ranks one of the best of Stephen Colbert!.....

[@nutellafella6939]

This is fucking incredible. Great job, Stephen!

[@xburboyx]

Colbert is brilliant

[@2klatte]

Welcome back Colbert Report!!!!

[@lizrael]

Colbert is great in these situations with stiff politicians. He should do more of these!

[@ashmitanandy]

"Hilariously guilty. It's so funny how much time he'll spend in jail." lmao 😂😂

[@joanneswartzberg8851]

Because he is serving both America and Russia.

[@BasedYoodahh]

Ashmita Nandy k

[@iamnegan1515]

Dream on.

[@theejcookproductions]

Forget jail time, you are all delusional if you think Trump will ever be impeached. Just worry about which Democrat is going to run for President in 2020 because that's all you have. It's really that simple. You're fantasies of Trump being arrested or impeached are honestly not going to happen, even if he did collude. And be reasonable if that did actually happen, then your stuck with Mike Pence who will try and pass bills making homosexuality a crime and I guarantee you, Pence will be twice as ruthless as Trump - and Pence/Ryan have nothing on them considered impeachable. I'm independent btw, not a repub. Trump is your best option people. Don't be stupid.

[@9393jack]

Joe Cook you're thinking with emotions. That's not a good idea. Try again

[@subjectivistJ]

Oh man - 2004 Colbert Report vibe radiating from this vid - I'm in awe!

[@PhyllisMoon]

Stephen you are absolutely brilliant I adore your quick witted thinking! ... typing as I wipe my tears of laughter away. 😂

[@steevepierre-louis9418]

This was HILARIOUS. Stephen is quite frankly a comedy genius

[@melodyn8425]

This is art. Put this on a plaque a frame it. EVERYBODY KNEEL BEFORE ITS DIVINITY

[@firstname__lastname]

Omggggggg!! I miss these field reports from him so much!!!

[@1SaG]

"2018 ... who are we kidding? It's probably streaming..." is where I lost it ... :D

[@globalwarmhugs7741]

1SaG same!! Snort-laughing from that point onward!

[@jeanturner6812]

And the subsequent "Up top?" (Shakes head no.) LMAO!!!

[@perforongo9078]

The Pee Pee Tape is streaming. Let that soak in for a moment.

[@portugezemonster]

killer line, deserved a high five

[@nurlindafsihotang49]

+Ryan Jackson 😂😂😂 should i sue you for making my coffee spilled everywhere?

[@CaptainNuge]

Remind me to, under no circumstances, play poker against Vice chair of the senate intelligence committee, Mark Warner. That guy looks to be an excellent politician, and a consummate professional.

[@shirleyrombough8173]

CaptainNuge - But you know he wanted to laugh.

[@ubik459]

Ty Mr Colbert! Thought laughing would be impossible today

[@ruthbjorkert7870]

I LOVED IT. Stephen you are the best!

[@n40tom]

THE COLBERT REPORT LIVES .

[@johnnoecker8471]

Can we do this once a week. I'll pay !

[@paullynch4021]

Love this.... a flashback to the Colbert Report days!

[@cameldung-on-the-walls446]

Wow, those are some seriously shrewd interrogation techniques, Colbert! Even so, the last subject is a pretty tough nut to crack..

[@FeyTheBin]

Colbert handing the government seal rug like it's a quest item.

[@chrispythegull]

This is outstanding, Colbert at his absolute best. We need to have more of these 'remotes'!

[@TheFeather47]

All of their involuntary head nodding says a lot

[@ronaldmcdonald23123]

Aniabas or was it involuntary intel guys know how to drop hints without saying a word

[@nurlindafsihotang49]

8:22 say no more, Sen. Warner...

[@jameslopez979]

This was the best opening in along time

[@ajp4860]

Hats off to Adam Schiff.

[@Relytia]

CLASSIC COLBERT!!! I live for this!

[@michael1345]

That was very funny. The joker and the involuntary straight man.

[@rysun8709]

Deven Nunez is a __________ This is comedy gold. Colbert needs to do more of these if he is to beat John Oliver

[@maniacalmich]

To me, Colbert already beats John Oliver. Last Week Tonight was funny in Season 3, but now some of the jokes are a little lame.

[@f8ofk8]

That was the best yet! I feel represented!!!!!

[@icebergzero]

Oh man Stephen, sooooo good!!! I am watching from Canada and people like you give us hope that all is not lost down the street to the south. I would love to see you do more of these wonderful interviews with politicians.

[@joshuascholar3220]

Thank you Steven for doing a little improv for once. It's what you do best!

[@mighty-roman]

Look at Mark Warner, barely able to hold in his laugh :D

[@nurlindafsihotang49]

😂😂😂

[@ginknee5835]

Absolutely LOVED seeing Stephen back in his element. I know he's a host now, but he should get out there in the field more often!

[@JerileeKellman]

This is so brilliant. Colbert, you're a BOSS!

[@sadistic3171]

This makes me miss the Colbert Report SO much. These are some of his best segments. Please do more this.

[@dcrazypersiancat]

Stephen this is hilarious!!! I cried laughing from start to end!!! More of this please?!

[@_Muser23]

This is gold!!! I had to suppress my laughter because I am currently at the library. Oh man, I love you, Colbert.

[@madisonamorim6458]

The rug 😂

[@harveyspecter255]

Aww, where's my Colbert nation at?

[@edc8657]

Harvey Specter, right here!!! ❤️

[@nurlindafsihotang49]

hereeee

[@joay7944]

This is absolutely golden

[@connectedone2343]

Qi Qi ...like a shower?

[@MildMisanthropeMaybeMassive]

So was the bed.

[@RafaelStrauss]

Old school Colbert funny! Love it.

[@itsallspent]

"And when did you first wanted to go into comedy" LOL

[@aohige]

Hahaha, that moment when Mark Warner is trying his best not to crack a laugh

[@ColoRADbro420]

colbert is gonna go down in history as an american hero

[@___Tj]

No matter how many times I watch this, I still keep on watching it, and everytime it puts me on a good mood

[@gjhslibraryrocks]

Yay!!! This is very old school Colbert and I love it

[@MrsWeasly123]

When colbert reminds you who the real king of late night is

[@goldiecat123]

Wish I could like this more than once. Colbert is KING

[@mamawray]

Can someone get Mark Warner an Emmy? Do they have an Emmy for not breaking?

[@StevenTorrey]

Great shtick. That the Congressmen would play straight to this is truly commendable...

[@Steve-bo6ht]

Vice chairman Mark Warner's nod spoke volumes the information that will come out about this family will go into the history books as one of the white houses darkest times.

[@rain74925]

Lol, "warnny don't play...knock it off."

[@raregem8886]

😂😂😂 I am in stitches from laughter.

[@delibertatem4922]

This is classic Colbert! Love it!!!!!

[@GreenDragon11]

This is hilarious! Adam is a good sport and it was good to see him actually relax and laugh. Had this been Nunez, it would have been boring and cringe worthy. He is like trump, no sense of humor. Stephen is good at what he does and thank goodness for us!! 😁😁

[@hisredrighthand5212]

Reminds me of the good old "Better know a district" segments.

[@FloydGirl51]

You are brilliant, Stephen. Your delivery, timing, control... And your unbelievably intelligent staff...

[@agnesannrobin8692]

"Of all the people who have no power, you're number 1." 😂😂😂😂

[@laurenf.9336]

@8:20 you can see him very subtly nod his head yes after Colbert mentioned Trump serving the Russians. damn

[@moochercat]

Lauren F. Likely just brilliant editing and not a tell.

[@alicestolze8327]

I didn't see that until you pointed it out, I don't know if it was intentional or if it means anything but it's hilarious.

[@salvatorepalazzo2718]

Best investigation ever....

[@Elizabetha91]

More of these PLEASE! I hadn't been laughing tears for a long time!

[@kellycollins78]

How I've missed this Colbert! 😍

[@josmith1618]

Colbert is speaking for all of us!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@fatpatMC]

WARNEY DONT PLAY

[@OmegaFlightmaster]

So awesome!!! Colbert is THE BEST !

[@The3rdPlateau]

Can't corner the Warner!