A Fireman’s Thumb, And An Audience Full Of Heroes, Saved Salman Rushdie’s Life

Author Salman Rushdie credits some brave strangers with coming to his rescue after he was stabbed, including the fireman who used his thumb to stem the bleeding. Read more about the incident in his latest book, “Knife: Meditations After An Attempted Murder,” which is available now. #Colbert #SalmanRushdie #Knife #Books Subscribe To “The Late Show“ Channel: Watch full episodes of “The Late Show“: Listen to “The Late Show Pod Show“ podcast: Like “The Late Show“ on Facebook: Follow “The Late Show“ on X: Follow “The Late Show“ on Instagram: Watch The Late Show with Stephen Colbert weeknights at 11:35 PM ET/10:35 PM CT. Only on CBS. --- Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT, the #1 show in late n