The Late Show took the day off on Monday for Columbus Day, but Stephen Colbert worked anyway. "Welcome to not the show, with me, not at work," he said. "We're broadcasting from my study, and because we are coming to you from the internet, my co-host today will be this adorable, undecided kitty." The cat served as a useful tool for Colbert to use when discussing Donald Trump's leaked, lewd hot-mic tape. He did not dwell on Trump's vulgar boasts, saying only that "it was a really disturbing weekend, especially for parents who had to sit down and explain to their kids who Billy Bush was."
The main reason Colbert signed in to work from home was, of course, to talk about Sunday night's debate between Trump and Hillary Clinton. "Yesterday was the second presidential debate, and like with all sequels, it left you wondering: Why do they keep making these?" he said. He noted Trump's explanation for his crude remarks, asking: "By the way, what gym does Donald Trump belong to? In my locker room, we're just trying to avoid eye contact and gently encourage Old Man Wallace to put on a towel." He sang a song about instantly famous audience member Ken Bone, and talked about Clinton's demeanor and final answer.
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