DNAinfo and The Colbert Report
NEW YORK — Mayor Bill de Blasio is set to make his first appearance on satirical news show “The Colbert Report” this week, officials announced Monday.
The mayor will take the hot seat across from host Stephen Colbert’s comically conservative alter-ego on Wednesday evening.
Before the announcement, de Blasio and Colbert bantered on Twitter, with Colbert demanding the mayor appear on the show and the mayor agreeing.
The Twitter-chatter was later confirmed as a publicity stunt.
"The Colbert Report" airs at 11:30 p.m. on Comedy Central.