How to Watch Barack Obama on ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Tonight

05 May 2026, 19:48 · Rolling Stone

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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is entering its final string of episodes ahead of its end on May 21. During tonight’s episode (starts at 11:35 p.m. ET), Colbert will interview a very notable guest: Barack Obama. The former president will appear on The Late Show from the Barack Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, which is set to open on June 19.

At a Glance: How to Watch Obama Colbert Interview Online

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Colbert’s late-night show was cancelled in July of last year, which CBS called “purely a financial decision.” However, the cancellation came days after Colbert criticized President Donald Trump. It was also in the midst of CBS parent company Paramount’s efforts to sell to Skydance — a move that required the FCC’s approval — which led to speculation that Paramount dropped Colbert as a do-good to get the government’s approval on the deal. In this context, fans are eager to see what Obama will have to say during his appearance on The Late Show.

How to Watch Obama Colbert Interview Online

If you’re looking to watch Obama’s interview with Colbert, you’ll need access to CBS (through cable or a live TV streaming service) or Paramount+. Here are four of the best ways to livestream the Obama Colbert interview online:

DirecTV

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➤ Five-day free trial
➤ Starting at $39.99/month
➤ Up to 185+ channels

DirecTV carries CBS in a few of its live TV streaming plans: MyNews, MySports, and all Signature packages. All of these start with a five-day free trial. After the trial, pricing begins at $39.99 a month.

Paramount+

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➤ Seven-day free trial
➤ Starting at $8.99/month

Paramount+ offers streams of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Paramount+ starts with a seven-day free trial, and pricing begins at $8.99 a month, but you’ll need the Premium plan ($13.99/month) to watch the show when it airs.

Fubo

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➤ $55.99/month
➤ Five-day free trial
➤ Up to 300+ channels

Fubo is another great live TV streaming service that you can use to watch Obama’s interview on The Late Show. CBS is available in both of Fubo’s English packages, which start at $55.99 a month but come with a five-day free trial and a first-month discount.

Hulu + Live TV

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➤ $89.99/month
➤ Three-day free trial
➤ 100+ channels

You can also watch Obama’s Colbert interview with Hulu + Live TV, which carries CBS in its lineup of 100+ channels. Subscriptions start with a three-day free trial and cost $89.99 a month once the trial ends.