On Monday June 10, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert welcomes Senator Cory Booker, a Democrat from New Jersey, who has served in the Senate since 2013. Booker, the first African-American senator from New Jersey, has focused his legislative efforts on advancing women’s rights, affirmative action, same-sex marriage, and single-payer healthcare.
He has also advocated for economic reforms to address wealth inequality and the racial wealth gap, as well as measures to reform the criminal justice system, combat climate change, and restructure national immigration policy. Booker has a background in local politics, serving as the 38th mayor of Newark from 2006 to 2013 and on the Municipal Council of Newark from 1998 to 2002.
The episode also features Billie Eilish, an award-winning singer-songwriter known for her unique musical style that blends elements of pop, indie, and electronic music. Eilish has received widespread critical acclaim and commercial success, with her debut album “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” reaching number one in the US and UK.
She has also ventured into film, starring in the Netflix documentary “Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry” and making an appearance in the Netflix show “You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment.” Eilish has further expanded her brand with merchandise and collaborations, such as her recent Barbie x Billie Eilish line.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert airs weeknights at 11:35 p.m. on CBS.