More Cowbell

In shocking news (and I admit, I got this news from friend of the show, Jon Stewart) Sarah Palin is not, I repeat, not going to run for President. Did anyone see this coming? I mean, I know she was going to let us know by the end of September what her plans were and of course up in Alaska, the days sometimes get frozen and stick together. But, not running? She's been studying so much and has learned lots about people and places and things - you know, nouns and such.

Wow. Well anyway, her fellow Republican, Herman Cain, or as she likes to call him, Herb Cain, made a big mistake. He was on The View recently and said he believes homosexuality is a choice. Joy Behar challenged him on that and he clarified with, "You show me the science that says it's not (a choice) and I could be persuaded."

Well, Stephen caught him in that faux pas. A Republican acknowledging the existence of Science???? Big mistake.

And it did not go unnoticed. Read what the Log Cabin Republicans had to say about Herman Cain's comment.


Tonight's guest was actually tonight's guests. Black Star, or should I say, Talib Kweli and Yasiin Bey, showed up to chat with Stephen and perform. They even brought classy warrior accessories for Stephen to wear, which he did and might I add, he looked marvelous! They performed world exclusive, "Fix Up." They also discussed with Stephen the difference between corporate rap and underground rap. Mostly they said there isn't a middleman. Stephen disagreed, claiming to be the actual middleman.

But anyway, Stephen promised The Colbert Bump for Black Star and I'm quite sure they got it.

Talib Kweli

Last things first tonight. Talib Kweli was the musical guest tonight. From his album Gutter Rainbows, he performed "Cold Rain". He also was nice enough to give Stephen a cap which improved Stephen's already ruggedly handsome good looks.

And just a quick note about our former president, George W. Bush. He was among the people at a Texas Rangers baseball game who helped set a Guinness world record for most people wearing their sunglasses at night. Stephen called this the Greatest Contribution yet for Bush. Well done, sir, well done.

And the suspense is growing, the anticipation is getting unbearable. You probably all are aware that Stephen hasn't had a hit song since he recorded, "Charlene, I'm Right Behind You." That's about to change. Stephen has been meeting with and interviewing Jack White of Third Man Records. Well, Thursday will be the premiere of Stephen's new hit song. He will be singing with The Black Belles because Jack thought it would be a good idea to pair Stephen with some real musicians. (That seemed uncalled for, but I'll let it ride since Stephen did not make a big deal out of it.)

It's not all that surprising that he would agree to produce the hit song for Stephen. When Stephen was interviewing Jack White, Stephen grilled him about his musical heroes. Jack rattled off name after name, and if you watch the video of the interview, I think you will agree that he did say Stephen Colbert. Although Stephen is thinking this will win him at least one Grammy, Jack White would not commit to that, but I think it will be one of Stephen's biggest hits yet, so a Grammy is not out of the question.