This Year Convention no one announcer its the late show live with Stephen Colbert. Tonight d. N. C. Energy. Plus stephen welcomes susan rice and musical guest sheryl crow, featuring live jon batiste and stay homin. And now live from the ed sullivan theater in new york city, its Stephen Colbert stephen whoo welcome one and all to a late show. Im your host Stephen Colbert. Were live. I dont really know how because we generally do these covid shows with, like, bailing wire and duct tape to begin with, and i just want to give a shout out to my writers, the whole staff, the crew, for everybody making this. I dont know how. Is it actually happening or are you humoring me . Its actually happening. Stephen its actually happening. It is night one of the d. J. Democratic National Convention and theyre telling me why. Ive got the bug in the corner. We can prove its actually 11 49 while im saying this if you just look at a clock in the room where you are right now. There it is. Its a huge night. The size of the hugeness large. Evies here. I owe you one. Folks, for four years weve looked on in horror as donald trump tore down every norm in American Life from the constitution to english syntax to the definition of food pyramid. Well, tonight the democrats begin what joe biden has called, a battle for the soul of this nation, but that were calling stephen democrats assemble. Are you ready to go . Person, woman, man, camera, tv. I am kasich. Stephen speaking of john kasich, the former republican governor of ohio was one of the speakers tonight. He was there to underline the theme of this convention uniting america. Slightly more inspiring than the Republican Convention theme gas protestors and throw mailboxes into the sea. The democrats opened the night with a celebrity cameo good evening. Im eva longoria baston. Stephen wow. Trump desperately needs the suburban housewives, but biden beat him to the desperate housewives. R. N. C. Will have at least one desperate housewife. Then the convention was kicked off in earnest with a montage of americans of every stripe reciting these famous words we the people. We the people. We the people. Nosotros. We the people. We the people. We the people of the United States. Stephen you know how, when you repeat something over and over again, it starts to lose all meaning . This is the exact opposite of that. Because the theme of the night was we the people, and regular people were featured all evening. I was deeply moved. Not just because some of my best friends are people. Its because this feels like this is the real beginning of the election. A chance for the American People to do the work that our elected officials failed to do for the past four years to hold donald trump accountable. Its a little bit like were in the middle of a road trip and finally realized dads lost and we have to take the wheel. And also send dad to jail for stealing the car. laughs the evening was filled with Beautiful Moments like, to perform the National Anthem, they had singers from each state. It was the most moving gap ad ever. The democrats tried to keep it casual. Were going to check in with folks around the country and ask, how are you doing . Stephen honestly, im feeling pretty weird. Im doing a live tv show from a fake office trying to make jokes while the republic hangs by a thread. Oh, wait, you werent talking to me. Im sorry. Now, one of the americans they checked in with was a woman named michelle, a school nurse from el paso, texas, who rocked a cookie monster late night munchies scrub top. Very nice, but it could be awkward. Biden was planning to accept the nomination in the same outfit. I have to say, watching the first night of the convention was very inspiring. It gave me hope. Because it brought me back to where i was four years ago in a room with other people. We heard from congressman jim clyburn good evening, im congressman jim clyburn, here in historic standby. Good evening, im congressman jim clyburn. Stephen what an embarrassing mistake. Oh. What an embarrassing mistake. The republicans attacked donald trump and the Republican Administration with the most vicious cheap shot imaginable accurately describing his presidency. There were scenes of Economic Disaster, protestors in the street, and a heartbreaking in memoriam reel of everyone who has died of coronavirus. Then this message from an average american who spoke about how her father, a trump supporter, passed away from coronavirus. His only preexisting condition was trusting donald trump, and for that he paid with his life. Stephen how are the republicans going to answer that stark reality in their convention . as trump i need you to go out there and dance your heart out, my pillow guy. It was a night that featured americans of every kind. We even got a performance from i think a forest witch. Very powerful. And it reminds me i need to get my dreamcatcher back from coyote. Now, at one point, they cut away for some Quick Reaction shots from the audience, and then they stayed on these two women for and im rounding down now about 100 years. Ah, all the awkwardness of the kiss cam with none of the fun of a baseball game. And then, democrats introduced some folks you wouldnt expect to see at a Democratic Convention nondemocrats. And not just Bernie Sanders. We heard from a slate of republicans who are supporting joe biden. Im governor Christine Todd whitman. What am i doing here . Stephen as whitman last thing i remember, i was opening a half gallon bottle of goldschlager. Where are my pants . Im sure shes fine. Republican john kasich opened with a visual metaphor. Subtle, see if you can spot it. America is at a crossroads. Stephen as trump oh, i know that place. Thats where i made a deal with that fiery red guy. Kasich spoke of his long history with joe biden. Ive known joe biden for 30 years. Stephen as kasich and i will rely on that relationship when i ask him to pick me up from this field ive been abandoned in. Joe cares. Joe wants johnny k to come home. Then it was time to talk about the hottest, sexiest issue of 2020 the post office to kick it off, the party turned to a rising latina superstar in congress. No, not a. O. C. , nevada senator catherine cortezmasto. This year, more americans than ever before are going to vote from rooms just like this. Stephen unless you live in new york. Then your room will be half the size and your sink will be inside your stove for some reason. They had a montage of the other democratic president ial nominees voicing their support of joe biden. I assume Marianne Williamson wasnt included because she was busy teaching a forest gnome how to use a crystal to talk to a wish. Then there was even a special section on bidens favorite mode of transit he knows what its like to take the train to work. Stephen smart ploy. Tug at our heartstrings by making us nostalgic for the bygone pastime of traveling anywhere. And joe bidens daughter explained her dads connection with Everyday Americans. He would treat the conductor the same way as would the president of the United States. Stephen oh no, hes going to kick that conductors ass in november. Then it was time for the two big primetime speakers. The first was vermont senator Bernie Sanders, seen here demanding more raisins in his raisin bran. as bernie constitutionally, i have the right to two scoops bernie may not be the candidate, but he has gotten the party to embrace his medicareforall plan, leading one former colleague to say, he may feel a little bit like moses. as bernie look, thank you for the compliment, but i knew moses. Im nothing like the guy. The top ten percent of his commandments only applied to the top one percent of the tribe of zebulin now where is the milk and honey for my damn raisin bran . Bernie addressed america from our National Strategic stockpile of firewood. And he addressed the serious issues facing people today. Millions of people are wondering how theyre gonna feed their kids. Stephen as bernie and i have one question could you feed them logs . Because i have a ton of logs. Lotta fiber. Its like metamucil on a stick. Then, the Production Cut to Everyday Americans reaction to bernies speech. Only they didnt seem to know they were on camera until it was too late. applause applause but the big headliner was former first Lady Michelle obama. cheers and applause theres no audience here that just happens automatically whenever i say the name Michelle Obama. cheers and applause thank you. She began with a stirring message good evening, everyone. Stephen good evening everyone everyone she said hi to me they must have gone pretty low, because just seeing her makes me feel high. Speaking of which, she called back to her famous 2016 catchphrase. Over the last 4 years, a lot of people asked me when others are going so low, does going high still really work . My answer going high is the only thing that works. Stephen a solid policy for both america and Dave Matthews concerts. Then the tone got real. If you think things cannot possibly get worse trust me, they can and they will if we dont make a change in this election. Stephen that was a short walk from hope and change to duck and cover then she made the strongest possible endorsement i know joe. Stephen good enough for me release the balloons he knows Michelle Obama oh, theres more ok, go ahead. Know joe. He is a profoundly decent man, guided by faith. He was a terrific Vice President. He knows what it takes to rescue an economy, beat back a pandemic, and lead our country, and he listens stephen as opposed to trump, who knows how to beat back an economy, ignore a pandemic, divide our country, and he glistens the former first lady continued listing joes qualifications. He will tell the truth and trust science. Stephen wow, four years of trump has really lowered the bar for president. I support joe biden, he believes the earth or bits the sun and he wont stab you. Former flaid ended on a powerful not we have got to do everything we can to elect my friend joe biden as the next president of the United States. Thank you all. God bless. Stephen i will be honest with you my job is to have a joke for every time somebody says anything in public. After watching Michelle Obamas speech, i have never been more happy to fail at my job. And weve got a great show for you tonight. My guest is ambassador susan rice. 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Jon yeah, the decency we deserve as american citizens, this is what we really need and im glad thatteth happening. Stephen now, im curious, you were talking to us last week about the song youre writing for Kamala Harris. House that coming . Jon oh, its coming along nicely. Its dwrooving. Im inspired. Artists, we have to reflect the times, and i feel like weve got to have a little bit of groove in the times. Thats the dproov right there. Stephen walk on music. Jon its coming. Its coming is that i cant wait. Jo a gre live seeorrow. Jon killing it stephen well, folks, welcome to hour three of cbss coverage of the democratic National Convention. Of course, due to the coronavirus, the convention has undergone major changes, what was originally intended to be a big celebration in milwaukee, wisconsin, is entirely virtual to get ready for state delegate hologram tupac. Even joe biden himself will not be traveling to milwaukee for the convention, following the winning tradition of democrats not visiting wisconsin, but the shift away from having an inperson convention is a big loss for the city of milwaukee. The event was expected to bring in 200 million and 50,000 visitors, but the governor is now limiting attendance to just 225 people. To make up the cash, he needs to charge each of them 890,000 to use the bathroom. Thankfully milwaukee tourism has advice on how to not leave home including squirrel census where you can include squirrel sightings as well as squirrel activity. Lets see, twitching nervously. Oooh, running up tree. And done. But for the tens of thousands of people who have been looking forward to visiting milwaukee, theres still a way to enjoy the city during this virtual convention. Take a virtual look. Welcome to virtual milwaukee where you can experience everything the city has to offer from the comfort of your home. Cant be here to tour a world famous brewery, check out our 24 hour live stream of yeast fermentation, followed by a visit to our virtual tasting room, all the flavor of milwaukees best. And still enjoy milwaukees vibrant dining scene thanks to our simulation of tailgating outside a brewers game. Sorry, dear, i burned your bratwurst. Take Virtual Tours of historical sites like the abandoned factory, th the abandoned mall,e most segregated neighborhoods in america and, of course, the bronze statue of a sitcom character from 40 years ago hey and you will feel like youre really at a work conference thanks to our Immersive Hotel hallway similar later. The pool is closed. The pool is closed. Come on virtual milwaukee, now with virtual squirrels. Stephen well be right back with former National Security advisor ambassador susan rice. Former National Security advisor ambassador susan rice. Enjoy thank you. I give. The stitch work is impeccable. 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My guest tonight served as ambassador to the United Nations and National Security advisor during the obama administration. Please welcome back to a late show, ambassador susan rice. Great to see you, stephen. Stephen nice to have you here. Thank you so much for being here. Have you been watching the convention . I watched the whole thing. I thought it was fantastic. I didnt know what to expect. I thought, this can be funky. But i thought it was really moving and human. Im not unbiased, but i thought it was great. Stephen how do you think they did bringing people together given the fact they cant actually be together . I thought they did that really well. First of all, the kids opening up