Seth takes a closer look at House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy saying he will not cooperate with the Jan 6 probe and Mike Lindell’s plan to prove there was fraud in the 2020 election. Then, Stacey Abrams talks about running for the governorship of Georgia, her new children’s book and the fight for voting rights. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jan 14, 2022•22 min•Ep. 691
Seth takes a closer look at former President Trump abruptly ending an NPR interview after getting fact-checked on his 2020 election lies. Then, author Hanya Yanagihara talks about the unique way her readers interact with her, discusses her book To Paradise and explains why she turned down an invitation to a college orgy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jan 13, 2022•21 min•Ep. 690
Seth takes a closer look at Congressman Jim Jordan refusing to cooperate with the January 6 investigation and Sen. Ted Cruz debasing himself on Fox News. Then, Sen. Bernie Sanders talks about the enormously popular issues in Build Back Better and what the residents of West Virginia want from the federal government. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jan 11, 2022•27 min•Ep. 689
Seth takes a closer look at the COVID pandemic growing more widespread than ever as our democracy is on the brink. Then, David Byrne shares how he handled a COVID outbreak on his Broadway show, explains why New York wasn’t a desirable place to live in the ’70s and talks about releasing a book of his art. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jan 04, 2022•22 min•Ep. 688
In the last episode of Late Night Lit for 2021, Late Night's Sarah Jenks-Daly talks to Jason Mott, author of One Hell of a Book , which won the National Book Award for Fiction. She also chats with Kathryn Gordon, the Marketing and Publicity Director for Legacy Lit . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Dec 27, 2021•33 min•Ep. 687
Seth takes a closer look at the investigation of the January 6 insurrection and Trump's attempted coup now implicating several members of Congress as more shocking text messages emerge. Then, Kyle Mooney talks about his show All Star Hits, reminisces on watching VHS tapes with friends after SNL after-parties and dives deep into a bag of old tapes with Seth. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Dec 17, 2021•24 min•Ep. 686
Seth takes a closer look at a stunning turn in the investigation of Trump's attempted coup, revealing that his son, as well as several Fox News hosts, privately begged then-Chief of Staff Mark Meadows to get Trump to stop the Capitol attack. Then, Will Forte talks about recovering after day drinking with Seth, proposing to Seth's sister-in-law and the rejected titles for his series MacGruber. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...
Dec 16, 2021•26 min•Ep. 685
Seth takes a closer look at shocking new details in the investigation of the January 6 insurrection that make it clear Trump and his gang were trying to stage a coup. Then, Patti LuPone talks about giving up musicals before receiving a call from Marianne Elliott, getting performance feedback from Stephen Sondheim and shooting videos in her basement. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Dec 14, 2021•22 min•Ep. 684
Seth takes a closer look at Republicans falsely claiming that Democrats want to return to lockdowns and suggesting that you can use mouthwash to treat COVID as cases are once again surging and a new variant spreads. Then, Tom Holland talks about press screenings only showing 40 minutes of Spider-Man: No Way Home, being behind on Christmas shopping and the difficulty of getting in and out of his suit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c...
Dec 10, 2021•25 min•Ep. 683
Seth takes a closer look at a growing number of Republicans, including Congressman Matt Gaetz, pushing to make Donald Trump Speaker of the House if they retake power in 2022, while focusing on big issues like Hot Pocket prices and cream cheese shortages. Then, Brian Cox talks about the depth of his character on Succession, how he approaches each of his roles and working with Jeremy Strong's different acting methods. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...
Dec 09, 2021•23 min•Ep. 682
Seth takes a closer look at Trump secretly testing positive for COVID before coming into contact with more than 500 people, including President Biden at their first debate, while Republicans and Fox News suggest the new coronavirus variant is a liberal hoax. Then, Javier Bardem talks about portraying Desi Arnaz in Being the Ricardos, working with director Aaron Sorkin and learning how to sing and play the congas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht...
Dec 07, 2021•21 min•Ep. 681
On this month's edition of Late Night Lit, Sarah Jenks-Daly talks to celebrated author Ann Patchett about her new collection of essays, These Precious Days. Then, she talks to Jacqueline Coley, Awards Editor of Rotten Tomatoes who also hosts the podcast "Rotten Tomatoes is Wrong." She and the Rotten Tomatoes staff have released a new book, The Ultimate Binge Guide: 296 Must-See Shows That Changed the Way We Watch TV. Finally, Seth's mom Hilary offers a book recommendation. See Privacy Policy at ...
Nov 29, 2021•45 min•Ep. 680
Seth takes a closer look at the January 6 committee subpoenaing another round of Trump allies as multiple investigations of the former president and his inner circle intensify. Then, Lin-Manuel Miranda talks about directing the film adaptation of Tick, Tick…Boom!, populating the film with cameos from Jonathan Larson's heroes and Stephen Sondheim rewriting and recording a voicemail. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...
Nov 28, 2021•26 min•Ep. 679
The Meyers family continues their tradition by spending Thanksgiving together in Studio 8G, and Seth makes a very special announcement. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Nov 27, 2021•25 min•Ep. 678
Seth takes a closer look at House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy throwing a nearly nine-hour tantrum on the House floor as Democrats passed their social spending bill, while Republican Sen. John Kennedy accuses a Biden nominee of being a communist. Then, Michael Che talks about why he picked Oakland to film his special Shame the Devil, originally being skeptical of the vaccine and enjoying his audience leaving shows with a new perspective. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi...
Nov 23, 2021•25 min•Ep. 676
Seth takes a closer look at Republicans defending Rep. Paul Gosar after he was formally censured by the House for tweeting a violent video targeting Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, while Trump continues to spread election lies in an interview with Mike Lindell. Then, Paul Rudd talks about his first television role, relying on his roommate to drive him to work and living in L.A. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m...
Nov 19, 2021•26 min•Ep. 675
Seth takes a closer look at longtime Trump ally Chris Christie on a media rehabilitation tour ahead of a possible run for president in 2024, while Trump is still speaking the same unhinged lies about the election. Then, Benedict Cumberbatch talks about working with Jane Campion and Jesse Plemons on the film The Power of the Dog, his drama school days and the film The Electrical Life of Louis Wain. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/...
Nov 18, 2021•22 min•Ep. 674
Seth takes a closer look at Steve Bannon turning himself in to federal authorities after being indicted for defying a congressional subpoena while Trump defended the violent mob from the January 6 insurrection. Then, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Ernie Hudson discuss reuniting for Ghostbusters: Afterlife, filming the original film in New York City and remember Harold Ramis. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...
Nov 16, 2021•28 min•Ep. 673
Seth takes a closer look at the GOP and Fox News lying about the state of the economy under Joe Biden and attempting to purge anyone who dared to vote for a bipartisan infrastructure bill from their ranks. Then, Taylor Swift talks about reuniting with her band, wanting to own her own music and experiencing nostalgia with her fans for her album Red (Taylor's Version). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Nov 12, 2021•26 min•Ep. 672
Seth takes a closer look at a judge ruling that official records from the Trump White House could be turned over to the congressional committee investigating the January 6 insurrection. Then, Sarah Silverman talks about her new series Santa Inc., how important Jewish people are to the Christmas holiday and meeting Seth Rogen for the first time. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Nov 11, 2021•24 min•Ep. 671
Seth takes a closer look at Rudy Giuliani admitting in a deposition that he didn’t try to verify his insane voter fraud lies and Ted Cruz picking a fight with Big Bird. Then, Pete Davidson talks about Taylor Swift coming to SNL and collaborating with Emily Ratajkowski in an ad campaign. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Nov 09, 2021•25 min•Ep. 670
Seth takes a closer look at Republicans hoping to repeat the strategy they used in Virginia by keeping Donald Trump’s extreme far-right base on board while also appealing to moderates and swing voters in the 2022 midterms. Then, Kumail Nanjiani talks about creating a podcast with his wife, avoiding liquids on the set of Eternals and his parents' approval of the film. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Nov 05, 2021•25 min•Ep. 669
Seth takes a closer look at beltway insiders ludicrously blaming progressives for Republicans winning big in a closely watched race in Virginia last night. Then, Steve Schirripa and Michael Imperioli talk about receiving tips on how to whack someone, the success of The Sopranos with a relatively unknown cast and the inspiration behind creating the podcast Talking Sopranos. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...
Nov 04, 2021•25 min•Ep. 668
Seth takes a closer look at Republicans fully embracing Trump as he still tries to cover up what happened behind the scenes on January 6. Then, Colin Quinn talks about how the anti-smoking law changed the ecosystem in New York City, how he really feels about the United States and his show The Last Best Hope. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Nov 02, 2021•24 min•Ep. 667
Seth takes a closer look at Democratic leaders and President Biden claiming they have reached a deal on a framework for a massive bill to expand the social safety net after months of painful negotiations. Then, See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Oct 29, 2021•19 min•Ep. 666
Seth takes a closer look at GOP members of Congress facing growing scrutiny over their roles in the attempt to overthrow democracy on January 6 after a bombshell report linked them to the organizers. Then, Beanie Feldstein talks about reviving Barbra Streisand’s role as Fanny Brice in the musical Funny Girl, her brother Jonah Hill tattooing her name on his arm and playing Monica Lewinsky in Impeachment: American Crime Story. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy ...
Oct 28, 2021•22 min•Ep. 665
Seth takes a closer look at a bombshell new report that alleges GOP members of Congress had planning sessions with organizers that led to the January 6 insurrection. Then, Anderson Cooper talks about his book Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty, posing as an assistant for his mother’s Instagram account and confronting a Q-Anon conspiracy theorist who believed he eats babies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac...
Oct 26, 2021•27 min•Ep. 664
On today's episode of our books podcast, Late Night's Sarah Jenks-Daly speaks with Jo Piazza & Christine Pride, authors of the novel We Are Not Like Them . She also talks to photographer and filmmaker Gillian Laub about her new book Family Matters. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Oct 25, 2021•41 min•Ep. 663
Seth takes a closer look at Republicans spreading the baseless claim that mass cancellations and delays by Southwest Airlines were due to President Biden’s vaccine and testing requirements. Then, Sen. Elizabeth Warren talks about Biden’s infrastructure agenda, Sens. Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema and why the Democratic Party needs to show how they can help the American people. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m...
Oct 14, 2021•29 min•Ep. 661
Seth takes a look at Rep. Steve Scalise refusing to say the 2020 election was not stolen while the Biden administration blocks Trump's attempt to hide records from the coup investigation. Then, Hillary Clinton and author Louise Penny talk about events in Washington D.C. becoming stranger than fiction and Clinton comments on the United States’ withdrawal from Afghanistan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info...
Oct 12, 2021•27 min•Ep. 660
