John Dickerson and Stephen Colbert talk politics, 2016 campaign
NEW YORK -- "Face the Nation" anchor John Dickerson and "Late Show" host, writer and executive producer Stephen Colbert sat down Wednesday to discuss the 2016 presidential campaign, Donald Trump, fact-checking and the press.
The wide-ranging interview, which took place at the 92nd Street YMCA in Manhattan, lasted about an hour and covered a host of political topics, particularly Trump, Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton.
Colbert asked Dickerson if there was any past model for what Trump has done in this election season. Dickerson drew some comparison to Andrew Jackson, and said Sanders is following a similar model.
"Similarly in 1824, Andrew Jackson said the system was rigged by the elites," said Dickerson.
Dickerson also drew a comparison between the "Never Trump" movement and the effort to stop Barry Goldwater during the 1964 campaign.
"In 1964, there is a 'Stop Goldwater' movement that has all the success of the 'Never Trump' movement," Dickerson said.
When it comes to fact-checking, Dickerson said the press is indeed scrutinizing what Trump says.
"The referees are there," he said. "But nobody is listening to them."
When it comes to Clinton, Colbert asked Dickerson if he thinks there is a chance the "crooked" label will stick for her.
"A label sticks if voters let it stick," Dickerson responded.
Colbert also brought up Dickerson's mother -- pioneering television journalist Nancy Dickerson -- and her influence on him.
"When she walked the streets, I mean, people did the most extraordinary things," Dickerson said.
And there were some lighthearted moments too. When it comes to news consumption, both Colbert and Dickerson said they have a routine.
"What's your morning media diet?" Colbert asked Dickerson.
"I start the day with your show while shaving," Dickerson said.
When it comes to his computer preference, Dickerson asked Colbert, "Are you Mac or PC?"
"That's a very personal question," Colbert quipped.
Colbert ended the interview by asking Dickerson what we have to be hopeful for when it comes to politics. To see Dickerson's response, and the entire interview filled with laughs, inside political baseball and some personal antidotes, watch the videos above.