Stephen Colbert and Barack Obama reunited for an interview ahead of the show's end, which was taped at the Obama President Center in Chicago. During the interview, Obama suggested that Colbert might perform better in running the country than "some folks that we've seen." However, Colbert responded by calling it a "stupid idea" and stating that the bar has changed. He also discussed the future of the Democratic party and the power of the president to manipulate the criminal justice system. Additionally, he addressed the possibility of aliens being created by the government, stating that he hopes they are real.