Stephen Colbert and I — 15 years ago and tonight In 2010, I made a prediction on “The Colbert Report.” Tonight Colbert and I will meet again, on “The Late Show,” to discuss my new book, “Coming Up Short,” and perhaps that prediction, too. Robert Reich Aug 4 Friends, In 2010, I made a prediction on Stephen Colbert’s “The Colbert Report.” You can see it by clicking above. Tonight, he’s invited me on his “Late Show” to talk about my new book, Coming Up Short: A Memoir of My America. I wouldn’t be surprised if he wanted to revisit my prediction from 15 years ago. The interview will be on the CBS network; check your local listings for the time. Hope you can join us.