Developments from russia and ukraine and how they impact the u. S. Watch washington journal, live at 7 00 eastern saturday morning. Join the discussion. Next, a book to be exclusive. Our cities tour visits indianapolis to learn more about its unique history and literary life. For nine years now, we have traveled to u. S. Cities, bringing the book scene to our viewers. You can watch more of our visits at cspan. Org citiestour. [indiscernible] could you lower those signs, please . I have some very sad news for all of you, and that is that Martin Luther king was shot and was killed tonight. [screaming] Martin Luther king dedicated and to justicee between fellow human beings. You are actually standing at the intersection of 17th street in indianapolis, indiana. On aprilhe spot where 4, Robert Kennedy gave his impromptu speech, so to speak informing the crowd of Martin Luther kings assassination. I was in a position on this side. If you look at the picture up there of Robert Kennedy at the
Tonight, Charity Begins at court. And the cast of star wars answers just one question. Plus, stephen welcomes mark harmon and comedian Caitlin Weierhauser featuring jon batiste and stay human. And now, live on tape from the ed sullivan theater in new york city, its Stephen Colbert cheers and applause stephen hey happy friday nice to see you beautiful you audience Stephen Stephen Stephen Stephen stephen good to see you. Happy friday hello, my friends thank you so much. Wooo wooo got that friday feeling. Got that friday feeling in this room. Welcome to the late show, everybody. Im your host, Stephen Colbert. It is friday, and everybody is ready for the weekend. Trumps had another rough week on the impeachment front, but hes got something to look forward to this weekend. On saturday, hes going to the annual armynavy football game. Now, this is one sporting event where trumps got a pretty good chance of not getting booed. laughter and even if he is, the booing will be highly regimented sir
Well. Since 1999 more than 700,000 people have died from a Drug Overdose in the United States. Increased opioid addiction and a production of deadly synthetic opioids have exasperated american staggering overdosed death rate. In 2017, more than 70000 people died from Drug Overdoses making it the leading cause of injury related death in the United States. Of those, 60 involve prescription opioids and illicit opioid such as fentanyl. Americans fared no better against Opioid Epidemic in 2018 when more than 10 Million People aged 12 or older of abused opioid in 2 Million People suffered from an opioid use disorder and on average 130 americans died each day from an opioid openers. We did not know that some cost and disrupted lives or untimely deaths from widespread misuse of prescription and nonprescription opioids but we know from our family, our neighbors and our friend who bear the enduring lost loved ones that the opio crisis is not over. We must continue contending with this crisis. Th
Subject, human rights in iran. I want to first recognize some really amazing people we have here today. I believe they have over 50 members of the diplomatic corps ambassadors in washington. Thank you very much for coming. Im very glad to see we also have so many people from the iranian diaspora as well this event is really for you. Well begin todays program with the marks and secretary mike pompeo followed by a session with three cohosts of todays event and International Religious freedom Sam Brownback Deputy Director for the Iran Action Group might spell and assistant secretary for democracy human rights and labor robert estero. During the listening session we have this morning we heard from members of the iranian diaspora but how we can continue to stand with the iranian people by sharing stories, supporting their voices in championing their rights. Today we will share what we heard from them and we will dig deeper into the issue. We will also have an opportunity to hear from three
Tonight, Charity Begins at court. And the cast of star wars answers just one question. Plus, stephen welcomes mark harmon and comedian Caitlin Weierhauser featuring jon batiste and stay human. And now, live on tape from the ed sullivan theater in new york city, its Stephen Colbert cheers and applause stephen hey happy friday nice to see you beautiful you audience Stephen Stephen Stephen Stephen stephen good to see you. Happy friday hello, my friends thank you so much. Wooo wooo got that friday feeling. Got that friday feeling in this room. Welcome to the late show. Im your host, Stephen Colbert. It is tristate. Trumps had another rough week on the impeachment front, but hes got something to look forward to this weekend. On saturday, hes going to the annual armynavy football game. Now, this is one sporting event where trumps got a pretty good chance of not getting booed. laughter and even if he is, the booing will be highly regimented sir, boo, sir permission to tell you that you suck,