Seth takes a closer look at the health care bill draft Senate Republicans finally unveiled after weeks of secret, closed-door meetings. Then, Seth and Amy Poehler revive a signature segment from their time as Weekend Update co-anchors, Really!?! with Seth & Amy. This time around, they address the conservative outrage surrounding a New York production of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar that comments on modern-day American politics. Then, Seth interviews actor and comedian Kumail Nanjiani, who sha...
Jun 23, 2017•30 min
Seth takes a closer look at President Trump and his supporters lashing out over the special counsel investigation into his ties to Russia. Lizzy Goodman explains how she came to write definitive rock oral history Meet Me in the Bathroom: Rebirth and Rock and Roll in New York City 2001–2011 and her method for prying hundreds of firsthand testimonials from rock's most influential stars. After her interview with Seth, Goodman then takes a few more questions backstage at Studio 8G with Late Night pr...
Jun 21, 2017•26 min
On today's show, you'll hear an excerpt from Seth's interview with Terry Gross live in Philadelphia that helped commemorate 30 years of Fresh Air with Terry Gross. You can listen to their full interview on the Fresh Air podcast or right here: http://www.npr.org/2017/06/14/532861051/for-our-30th-anniversary-fresh-air-tapes-live-with-seth-meyers-of-late-night Then, Seth takes a closer look at reports that President Trump is personally under investigation for obstruction of justice as Senate Republ...
Jun 16, 2017•35 min
Seth takes a closer look at Attorney General Jeff Sessions' Senate testimony and President Trump's allies call for the firing of the special counsel in charge of the Russia investigation, Robert Mueller. Author and trans activist Janet Mock explains why her second memoir, Surpassing Certainty: What My Twenties Taught Me, is really the first she wanted to write and why she's hopeful about the future despite the current political climate. Then, Mock talks to Late Night producer Henry backstage at ...
Jun 14, 2017•24 min
Seth takes a closer look at former FBI Director James Comey's Senate testimony that President Trump lied about his reasons for firing him and the Republicans' defense of POTUS' actions. Then, Viceland hosts of Desus & Mero, Desus Nice and The Kid Mero, chat about why Donald Trump is like your most unqualified co-worker and how unimpressed their families are by their growing fame. After their interview, Desus and Mero continue the conversation backstage, where they reveal their origin story a...
Jun 09, 2017•26 min
Seth takes a closer look at the latest fights President Trump has picked with the rest of the world as his approval ratings hit new lows. Then, actor and comedian John Early talks about his small, but significant, role in Beatriz at Dinner and how a compliment from Salma Hayek set his nerves at ease on set. He explains how he became obsessed with Toni Collette at 11 years old before acting out a scene she performed in The Sixth Sense. LATE NIGHT ON SOCIAL Rate the Late Night Podcast on iTunes: i...
Jun 07, 2017•21 min
"Late Night with Seth Meyers" is on hiatus this week, but after we wrapped last week, segment producer Henry Melcher and A Closer Look writer Sal Gentile sat down and looked back at the news cycle that lasted throughout May 2017. From the Yates testimony to the firing of James Comey to the FBI's recent focus on Jared Kushner, the pace of news last month was breakneck and often bled into the "Late Night" production schedule. Henry and Sal discuss how their jobs have been affected, and how the non...
May 31, 2017•30 min
Seth takes a closer look at the release of President Trump's first full budget and mounting evidence that POTUS tried to obstruct justice in the Russia investigation. Then, Seth talks to Democratic National Committee chair Tom Perez. LATE NIGHT ON SOCIAL Rate the Late Night Podcast on iTunes: itunes.com/LateNightSeth Subscribe to Late Night on YouTube: youtube.com/LateNightSeth Follow Late Night on Twitter: twitter.com/LateNightSeth Like Late Night on Facebook: www.facebook.com/LateNightSeth Fin...
May 26, 2017•25 min
Seth takes a closer look at the scandals awaiting Donald Trump at home when he returns from his first foreign trip as president. (0:20) Then, Seth talks to Senator John McCain about his role as a statesman in the Trump administration. (9:51) In a podcast exclusive, Senator McCain then talks to producer Henry Melcher backstage about whether he prefers going on comedy programs or news programs. (21:26) LATE NIGHT ON SOCIAL Rate the Late Night Podcast on iTunes: itunes.com/LateNightSeth Subscribe t...
May 24, 2017•27 min
Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump kicking off his first foreign trip as president under a cloud of suspicion. (0:20) Then, Seth and Michael Barbaro discuss how the unpredictability of the Trump administration affects New York Times' podcast, The Daily. (8:30) In a new Late Night Chats segment, head writer Alex Baze talks to field coordinator Dan McElroy. (18:37) LATE NIGHT ON SOCIAL Rate the Late Night Podcast on iTunes: itunes.com/LateNightSeth Subscribe to Late Night on YouTube: youtube...
May 19, 2017•40 min
Seth takes a closer look at the White House playing damage control after bombshell reports about President Trump sharing classified info with Russia and asking the FBI to drop investigations into his former National Security Advisor. (0:21) Then, Senator Ben Sasse gives his big-picture opinion about reports that President Trump may have shared classified info with the Russian foreign minister and ambassador. He also expresses his views about rebuilding public trust in government, what he thinks ...
May 17, 2017•25 min
Seth takes a closer look at President Trump's contradicting remarks about his decision to fire FBI Director James Comey. Next, Seth chats with Aziz Ansari, the creator and star of Netflix's "Master of None." They discuss some Islamophobia stories that didn't make it into Season 2, and the time Aziz mastered some key Japanese phrases only to insult a Korean man at a sushi restaurant. Then you'll hear a new Late Night Chats segment, featuring Late Night's head of cue cards Wally Feresten and our s...
May 12, 2017•46 min
On today’s show, Seth takes a closer look at the revelation then-President Obama warned Trump against ousted NSA head Michael Flynn and the fallout from the Republicans' unpopular health care bill. (This segment originally aired on Monday, May 8.) (0:23) Then, in a podcast exclusive segment, Seth interviews Cecile Richards, the president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. They have a wide-ranging discussion in the Late Night offices ahead of her appearance on the show, touching on the ...
May 10, 2017•39 min
Seth takes a closer look at the House Republicans rushing a bill, which will strip health insurance from millions of Americans, without knowing what's in it. (0:20) Then, VICE's Shane Smith talks to Seth about his idiosyncratic adventures across the globe. He also talks to segment producer Henry Melcher for a few additional questions backstage in a podcast exclusive. (11:03) In a new edition of Late Night Chats, Tara Donnelly and Manny Morales of the Late Night graphics team chat about their day...
May 05, 2017•39 min
Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump's latest revelations, including that he doesn't really know why the Civil War happened. (0:19) Next, Rachel Maddow talks to Seth about the impact the Trump administration has had on the news cycle and recalls an unrecorded conversation with Donald Trump during Republican primaries. She breaks down the benefits and drawbacks to Donald Trump not knowing how policy and government work and who the Democratic Party needs to follow to future victory. (11:11) LA...
May 03, 2017•22 min
Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump's new plan to cut taxes on corporations. Then, in a new Late Night Chats segment, Ellen Waggett and Jo Winiarski of the Late Night art department discuss their work. LATE NIGHT ON SOCIAL Rate the Late Night Podcast on iTunes: itunes.com/LateNightSeth Subscribe to Late Night on YouTube: youtube.com/LateNightSeth Follow Late Night on Twitter: twitter.com/LateNightSeth Like Late Night on Facebook: www.facebook.com/LateNightSeth Find Late Night on Snapchat: s...
Apr 28, 2017•33 min
Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump's first 100 days in office as he and Congress face an imminent government shutdown deadline. (0:22 - 11:38) Then, Seth welcomes German comedian Jan Böhmermann to Late Night. They chat about what it's like having a late night comedy show in Germany, a country not well known for its sense of humor. (11:59 - 17:41) Finally, in a segment exclusive to this podcast, Seth and Jan go backstage at Studio 8G to speak more at length about Jan's background. They also...
Apr 26, 2017•35 min
Seth Meyers takes a closer look at why the ACLU is more important than ever in the age of President Trump. (This segment was originally produced for an ACLU fundraiser.) Then, Late Night staffers Henry Melcher and Will Storey unpack what it's like to produce a guest segment for Late Night. LATE NIGHT ON SOCIAL Rate the Late Night Podcast on iTunes: itunes.com/LateNightSeth Subscribe to Late Night on YouTube: youtube.com/LateNightSeth Follow Late Night on Twitter: twitter.com/LateNightSeth Like L...
Apr 19, 2017•22 min
On today's episode, Seth interviews writer/comedian Julio Torres about working at Saturday Night Live. They discuss how Julio got from El Salvador to the SNL writers' room, and dig deep into the inspiration behind some of his most notable sketches like Wells For Boys and The Sink. Then, you'll hear Julio's recent stand-up set from his appearance on Late Night. LATE NIGHT ON SOCIAL Rate the Late Night Podcast on iTunes: itunes.com/LateNightSeth Subscribe to Late Night on YouTube: youtube.com/Late...
Apr 12, 2017•35 min
Seth takes a closer look at Steve Bannon's demotion and Jared Kushner's expanding role. Then, Late Night writers Ally Hord and Mike Scollins participate in a podcast exclusive Late Night Chats. LATE NIGHT ON SOCIAL Rate the Late Night Podcast on iTunes: itunes.com/LateNightSeth Subscribe to Late Night on YouTube: youtube.com/LateNightSeth Follow Late Night on Twitter: twitter.com/LateNightSeth Like Late Night on Facebook: www.facebook.com/LateNightSeth Find Late Night on Snapchat: snapchat.com/a...
Apr 07, 2017•25 min
Seth takes a closer look at former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn's offer to testify in exchange for immunity. Then, Craig Finn of The Hold Steady chats with his friend Syd Butler of The 8G Band. LATE NIGHT ON SOCIAL Rate the Late Night Podcast on iTunes: itunes.com/LateNightSeth Subscribe to Late Night on YouTube: youtube.com/LateNightSeth Follow Late Night on Twitter: twitter.com/LateNightSeth Like Late Night on Facebook: www.facebook.com/LateNightSeth Find Late Night on Snapchat: sna...
Apr 05, 2017•19 min
Seth takes a closer look at Trump's record low approval rating and the GOP's plan to allow Internet companies to sell people's Internet data. Then, Seth talks to comedian Craig Ferguson and author George Saunders, both of whom have more to say backstage at Studio 8G. LATE NIGHT ON SOCIAL Rate the Late Night Podcast on iTunes: itunes.com/LateNightSeth Subscribe to Late Night on YouTube: youtube.com/LateNightSeth Follow Late Night on Twitter: twitter.com/LateNightSeth Like Late Night on Facebook: ...
Mar 31, 2017•33 min
Seth takes a closer look at the House Intelligence Committee's investigation into the Trump administration's alleged ties to Russia. Then, he talks to Morning Joe's Joe Scarborough & Mika Brzezinski about their history with Trump and what they believe will come next. They also take a few more questions backstage at Studio 8G. In this episode, Seth takes a closer look at the ongoing Russia scandal and the GOP's health care bill. (0:23 - 10:45) Then, he welcomes MSNBC's Chris Hayes, who discus...
Mar 29, 2017•23 min
In this episode, Seth takes a closer look at the ongoing Russia scandal and the GOP's health care bill. (0:23 - 10:45) Then, he welcomes MSNBC's Chris Hayes, who discusses his new book "A Colony in a Nation." As added bonus just for this podcast, Late Night producer Henry Melcher then asks Hayes a few more questions as he dashes across 30 Rock from Studio 8G to his MSNBC studio just moments before taping "All In." (11:06 - 19:50) Finally, enjoy a new edition of Late Night Chats, this time featur...
Mar 24, 2017•37 min
Seth takes a closer look at the FBI's investigation into Russia's interference in the presidential election, and President Trump's wiretapping claims. Then, Seth talks to his old friend Will Forte, who created and stars in "The Last Man on Earth," about his nickname Uncle Stinky, and his on-set challenge with co-star Mary Steenburgen. Then, in a podcast exclusive, he tells a few more stories backstage about an unfortunate poison oak rash and more to Late Night producer Kevin Miller. LATE NIGHT O...
Mar 22, 2017•26 min
Seth takes a closer look at President Trump's latest travel ban block, the debunking of his wiretapping claims and his drastic new budget plan. Then, he talks to Throwing Shade's Erin Gibson and Bryan Safi, who fill Seth in on Second Lady Karen Pence's towel charm business, and about some new additions to their shade list. Late Night producer Kevin Miller then speaks to them backstage at Studio 8G for a few more questions. LATE NIGHT ON SOCIAL Rate the Late Night Podcast on iTunes: itunes.com/La...
Mar 17, 2017•21 min
Seth takes a closer look at Trump's outlandish claims on wiretapping and the Republican plan to repeal and replace Obamacare. Then, author Mohsin Hamid chats with Seth about his new novel, Exit West, as well as Trump's travel ban and how storytelling is important during times like these. Late Night producer Henry Melcher then goes backstage with Mohsin to ask a few more questions. LATE NIGHT ON SOCIAL Rate the Late Night Podcast on iTunes: itunes.com/LateNightSeth Subscribe to Late Night on YouT...
Mar 15, 2017•21 min
On this podcast, you'll hear Late Night segment producer Henry Melcher chat with staff writer Sal Gentile about how he writes A Closer Look and more. Then, Seth chats with climate scientist Dr. Ben Santer about his concerns about environmental policies, followed by his interview with Man Booker Prize winning author Paul Beatty, who touches on his discomfort of labeling his work "satire." LATE NIGHT ON SOCIAL Rate the Late Night Podcast on iTunes: itunes.com/LateNightSeth Subscribe to Late Night ...
Mar 10, 2017•33 min
Podcast bonus episode! Sam Richardson and Tim Robinson, who co-created and star in the Comedy Central show "Detroiters," sat down with Seth at Late Night's 30 Rock offices to record an extended chat about starting out in the improv world in Detroit and Chicago, Seth and Tim's time at "SNL" and more. LATE NIGHT ON SOCIAL Rate the Late Night Podcast on iTunes: itunes.com/LateNightSeth Subscribe to Late Night on YouTube: youtube.com/LateNightSeth Follow Late Night on Twitter: twitter.com/LateNightS...
Mar 08, 2017•33 min
Seth takes a closer look at major new questions surrounding the Trump campaign's alleged contacts with Russia. (0:21 - 10:48) Then, Reza Aslan talks to Seth about his new show "Believer," in which he immerses himself in the world's religions, and why he doesn't feel immigrants are automatically protected in America right now. He also speaks to Late Night producer Henry for a few more questions backstage at Studio 8G. (11:10 - 25:28) LATE NIGHT ON SOCIAL Rate the Late Night Podcast on iTunes: itu...
Mar 03, 2017•26 min
