Stephen Colbert has officially left his blustery Colbert Report persona behind, but that doesn't mean his interest in U.S. politics is totally gone. In the September 8 premiere of Late Show with Stephen Colbert on CBS, the host will welcome a very special guest: Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush.
Jeb Bush is just one of several less than conventional late-night guests slated to show up for the first week of Colbert's Late Show. On September 9, the host will welcome Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk; on September 10, he'll interview Uber CEO Travis Kalanick.
The emphasis on major figures in business and politics is an intriguing way for Colbert to set himself apart from fellow late-night hosts like Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel, who tend to focus on Hollywood celebrities and light-hearted antics. Of course, Colbert isn't totally immune to the lure of celebrity; his first week of guests also includes George Clooney, Scarlett Johansson, and Amy Schumer.
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