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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Season 10 · Episode 114

Bill Gates, Paula Poundstone

6.041mMay 8, 2025

First Drafts: Mother's Day Cards, with Stephen's wife, Evie. Bill Gates discusses recent politics and his new book, 'Source Code'. Paula Poundstone gives a stand-up performance.

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