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Late Night with Seth Meyers Podcast

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Listen to A Closer Look and more in the audio edition of Late Night with Seth Meyers, weeknights at 12:35/11:35c on NBC.

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Seth Meyers' Wife Gave Birth in Their Apartment Lobby | Jason Reynolds

Seth Meyers tells the dramatic story of his second son's birth. (Originally aired April 9, 2017.) Then, Seth talks to author Jason Reynolds talks about writing the Miles Morales Spider-Man novel, finding inspiration in incarcerated youth and how he was treated when he went shopping at Gucci in Italy. Reynolds then goes backstage to continue the conversation with Late Night producer Sarah Jenks-Daly exclusively for this podcast. LATE NIGHT ON SOCIAL Rate the Late Night Podcast on Apple Podcasts: ...

Apr 18, 201824 minEp. 155

Ari Melber | A Closer Look: Pee Tape Allegations; Paul Ryan Retires; Trump Attacks Mueller

Seth takes a closer look at Trump's allies ramping up their attacks on Robert Mueller and Paul Ryan's decision to get out of Washington. Then, journalist Ari Melber talks about quoting hip-hop when talking politics, what Michael Cohen pleading the fifth could mean for Trump and writing a play about the Exxon Valdez oil spill in the third grade. Finally, Melber takes a few more questions backstage exclusively for this podcast with producer Henry Melcher. LATE NIGHT ON SOCIAL Rate the Late Night P...

Apr 13, 201824 minEp. 154

A Closer Look: Trump Lashes Out After Michael Cohen Raid | Sarah McBride

Seth takes a closer look at one of the most extraordinary moments of Donald Trump’s presidency: when the FBI raided the offices of his personal lawyer, Michael Cohen. Then, activist Sarah McBride explains what she wants people to understand about the transgender community, opens up about her husband's death from cancer and remembers when she met Joe Biden for the first time. After that, Late Night producer Henry Melcher continues the conversation backstage with McBride exclusively for this podca...

Apr 11, 201822 minEp. 153

Scott Thompson | A Closer Look: Trump Breaks Silence on Stormy Daniels as Russia Probe Heats Up

Seth takes a closer look at Trump floating the possibility of shuffling his Cabinet and breaking his silence on the Stormy Daniels scandal as the Russia investigation heats up. Then, Scott Thompson admits to having a crush on Seth, and talks about how he joined The Kids in the Hall and when he knew the troupe's show was a success. After that, Scott continues the conversation backstage with Late Night producer Kevin Miller exclusively for this podcast. LATE NIGHT ON SOCIAL Rate the Late Night Pod...

Apr 06, 201827 minEp. 152

Tayari Jones | A Closer Look: Trump's Easter Immigration Rant, Cabinet Turmoil

Seth takes a closer look at President Trump celebrating Easter by ranting about immigrants while more key members of his Cabinet are accused of corruption. Then, author Tayari Jones explains the origin of the title of her book An American Marriage, gives advice to young aspiring writers and recounts her very Important call from Oprah. Jones also speaks backstage with Late Night producer Sarah Jenks-Daly just for this podcast. LATE NIGHT ON SOCIAL Rate the Late Night Podcast on Apple Podcasts: ap...

Apr 04, 201823 minEp. 151

John Cleese & Nathan Lane

Seth talks to entertainment icons John Cleese and Nathan Lane. Both actors then continue the conversation backstage exclusively for this podcast. LATE NIGHT ON SOCIAL Rate the Late Night Podcast on Apple Podcasts: applepodcasts.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 Like Late Night on Instagram: www.instagram.com/LateNightSeth Find Late Nigh...

Mar 30, 201838 minEp. 150

McKay Coppins | The Check In: U.S. Cybersecurity

While Late Night with Seth Meyers is on hiatus, please enjoy this new episode of the Late Night Podcast. First, Seth takes a break from breaking news to check in on the United States' cybersecurity and how worried the country should be about a foreign power meddling in its elections again. Then, Atlantic writer McKay Coppins talks about feeling a kinship with Seth for questioning Trump's political ambitions and gives his take on what really motivates the president. Coppins continues talking to L...

Mar 28, 201826 minEp. 149

Thomas Middleditch | A Closer Look: Trump Trades Barbs with Biden as Legal Problems Mount

Seth takes a closer look at Trump's mounting legal woes, including his lead personal attorney quitting, multiple women suing him and Robert Mueller preparing a list of questions to ask him. Then, Seth talks to Silicon Valley actor Thomas Middleditch, who also takes a few more questions exclusively for this podcast. LATE NIGHT ON SOCIAL Rate the Late Night Podcast on Apple Podcasts: applepodcasts.com/LateNightSeth Subscribe to Late Night on YouTube: youtube.com/LateNightSeth Follow Late Night on ...

Mar 23, 201824 minEp. 148

Bill Hader | A Closer Look: Trump Attacks Mueller and McCabe; Facebook Suspends Cambridge Analytica

Seth takes a closer look at Trump directly attacking the special counsel in the Russia investigation and Facebook's massive data breach. Then, Bill Hader talks about bringing Stefon back to SNL, breaking during a particularly funny sketch with Cecily Strong and what SNL game show sketch had the best opening line. Finally, Hader answers a few more questions with Late Night producer Kevin Miller at Studio 8G. LATE NIGHT ON SOCIAL Rate the Late Night Podcast on Apple Podcasts: applepodcasts.com/Lat...

Mar 21, 201823 minEp. 147

Lena Waithe | A Closer Look: Trump Lies to Trudeau, Fills His Staff with Loyalists

Seth takes a closer look at Trump lying to Canada's prime minister, major news in the Russia investigation and rumors of more staff turnover at the White House. Then, he talks to Lena Waithe of The Chi and Ready Player One about what motivated her to make The Chi, why she takes issue with New York City pizza and what she means when she says she wants to be like Kanye West. She also takes a few more questions backstage from Late Night producer Kevin Miller. LATE NIGHT ON SOCIAL Rate the Late Nigh...

Mar 16, 201825 minEp. 146

Christiane Amanpour | Trump Fires Rex Tillerson: Couple Things

Seth has a couple of things to say about President Trump firing Rex Tillerson. Christiane Amanpour reflects on how the world will react to President Trump firing Rex Tillerson and getting outside her comfort zone in Sex & Love Around the World. Then, Amanpour continues the conversation behind the scenes with Late Night producer Henry Melcher. LATE NIGHT ON SOCIAL Rate the Late Night Podcast on Apple Podcasts: applepodcasts.com/LateNightSeth Subscribe to Late Night on YouTube: youtube.com/Lat...

Mar 14, 201817 minEp. 145

Live From SXSW: Joy Reid, Amber Ruffin & Jenny Hagel On Diversity In Late Night & News (BONUS)

Live from the SXSW podcast stage presented by TuneIn, Late Night with Seth Meyers writer/performers Amber Ruffin and Jenny Hagel have a candid conversation with MSNBC's Joy Reid about how their unique experiences have informed their careers and their work. (Recorded in front of a live audience in Austin on March 11, 2018.) LATE NIGHT ON SOCIAL Rate the Late Night Podcast on Apple Podcasts: applepodcasts.com/LateNightSeth Subscribe to Late Night on YouTube: youtube.com/LateNightSeth Follow Late N...

Mar 13, 201858 minEp. 144

David Remnick | A Closer Look: Robert Mueller Investigates Trump's Kremlin Back Channel

Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump's escalating scandals related to everything from Russian meddling to porn stars. Then, he talks to The New Yorker editor David Remnick about how his experiences living in Russia inform his view on the Mueller investigation. New Yorker cartoon editor Emma Allen also talks about her work. LATE NIGHT ON SOCIAL Rate the Late Night Podcast on Apple Podcasts: applepodcasts.com/LateNightSeth Subscribe to Late Night on YouTube: youtube.com/LateNightSeth Follow La...

Mar 09, 201826 minEp. 143

Mayor Eric Garcetti | A Closer Look: West Virginia Teachers' Strike, Trump's Trade Tirade

Seth takes a closer look at the thousands of teachers on strike in West Virginia and how the constant turmoil in his administration is causing President Trump to lash out. Then, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti talks about the political perks of being a mayor, why local politics gives him hope and how his city is preparing for the 2028 Summer Olympics. Mayor Garcetti then goes behind the scenes to discuss infrastructure and more in an exclusive segment. LATE NIGHT ON SOCIAL Rate the Late Night Po...

Mar 07, 201830 minEp. 142

Don Lemon | Jared Kushner's Engulfed in Scandal, Trump and Mr. Magoo: A Closer Look

Seth takes a closer look at the key White House aides mired in scandal, the Russia probe heating up and President Trump publicly attacking his own attorney general. Then, Don Lemon talks about confronting the absurdity of the president's surrogates, reveals how he knows the president watches his show every night and explains why he admires the Parkland shooting student activists. Lemon then talks backstage at Studio 8G. LATE NIGHT ON SOCIAL Rate the Late Night Podcast on Apple Podcasts: applepod...

Mar 02, 201824 minEp. 141

Stephanie Wittels Wachs | A Closer Look: Trump, Parkland and the #NeverAgain Movement

In today's episode, Seth takes a closer look at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting and how the #NeverAgain movement continues to put pressure on Republicans and the NRA. Then, Stephanie Wittels Wachs talks about her brother, comedian and writer Harris Wittels, his struggle with addiction and her memoir, Everything Is Horrible and Wonderful. She then goes behind the scenes and takes a few more questions backstage from Late Night producer Kevin Miller. LATE NIGHT ON SOCIAL Rate the ...

Feb 28, 201830 minEp. 140

Carrie Brownstein | Late Night Chats: Michele Byrd McPhee & Yeji Cha-Beach

Carrie Brownstein of "Portlandia" and the band Sleater-Kinney chats with Seth about the final season of the IFC sketch show she co-created with Fred Amisen. She then goes behind the scenes to talk about her early jobs with Late Night producer Kevin Miller. Then, a brand new edition of Late Night Chats with Michele Byrd McPhee and Yeji Cha-Beach of the Late Night music department begins at 13:51. LATE NIGHT ON SOCIAL Rate the Late Night Podcast on Apple Podcasts: applepodcasts.com/LateNightSeth S...

Feb 23, 201839 minEp. 139

Josh Gondelman (BTS Podcast Exclusive)

Comedian Josh Gondelman made his network debut on Late Night recently, and while he was there, he chatted with Late Night opening comic Ryan Reiss about their lives and careers doing stand-up. Then, hear Josh's set that he performed in Studio 8G. LATE NIGHT ON SOCIAL Rate the Late Night Podcast on Apple Podcasts: applepodcasts.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.fa...

Feb 21, 201829 minEp. 138

Whitney Cummings & Jason Jones

Seth chats with comedian Whitney Cummings and "The Detour" star/creator Jason Jones. Plus, behind-the-scenes interviews with both exclusively for this podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Feb 16, 201826 minEp. 137

Seth Meyers Interviews Billy Eichner (BTS Podcast Exclusive)

Exclusively for this podcast, Seth Meyers interviews Billy Eichner about his career, their overlapping experiences at Northwestern University and more backstage at Studio 8G. LATE NIGHT ON SOCIAL Rate the Late Night Podcast on Apple Podcasts: applepodcasts.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 Like Late Night on Instagram: www.instagram.com...

Feb 14, 201821 minEp. 136

John Mulaney | Rep. Seth Moulton | A Closer Look: Trump's Disturbing Week - Russia, Military Parade, Rob Porter

Seth takes a closer look at the Trump White House as they peddle conspiracy theories, attack immigrants and defend an aide accused of domestic violence. John Mulaney describes why the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is like a wedding - if every speech was given by the bride's ex-boyfriend - and what it's like to see Frank Sinatra in concert. John then speaks to Late Night producer Kevin Miller backstage at Studio 8G for a few more questions backstage. Next, Seth speaks to Congressm...

Feb 09, 201843 minEp. 135

Malcolm Jenkins | Glenn Howerton | A Closer Look: Trump Uses Nunes Memo to Attack Russia Probe

Seth takes a closer look the misleading memo written by House Republicans that President Trump claims vindicates him in the Russia probe. Then, Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins talks about becoming a Super Bowl champion for the second time and why this win means more than his first with the New Orleans Saints. Plus, he discusses his philanthropy work, including engaging with the police and members of the community through his Players Coalition, and explains why he won't accept an invit...

Feb 07, 201839 minEp. 134

Maggie Haberman | A Closer Look: Trump and GOP Move to Release Controversial Russia Memo

Seth takes a closer look at how Republicans have concocted an elaborate fantasy about a conspiracy deep within the FBI to destroy Donald Trump. Then, Seth speaks to The New York Times' Maggie Haberman about her relationship with the president and explains why Trump can't exist without the media. Haberman then goes behind the scenes with Late Night producer Henry Melcher and writer Sal Gentile, where they discuss how Trump has affected the jobs of everyone whose work touches day-to-day news. LATE...

Feb 02, 201828 minEp. 133

Lawrence O'Donnell | A Closer Look: Did Trump Try to Obstruct the Obstruction of Justice Investigation?

Seth takes a closer look at how Trump's administration was rocked by reports that he tried to fire Robert Mueller. Then, Seth chats with MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell about what goes into a hosting a nightly opinion program as well as his suppressed Boston accent. Finally, go behind the scenes with Lawrence as he chats with Late Night producer Henry Melcher. LATE NIGHT ON SOCIAL Rate the Late Night Podcast on Apple Podcasts: applepodcasts.com/LateNightSeth Subscribe to Late Night on YouTube: youtub...

Jan 31, 201827 minEp. 132

Jack Antonoff | A Closer Look: Trump Goes to Davos While Congress Debates Immigration

Seth takes a closer look at Trump meeting with financial elites in Davos while the lives of nearly 800,000 undocumented immigrants are in limbo. Then, Seth talks to Jack Antonoff, who takes a few more questions backstage. LATE NIGHT ON SOCIAL Rate the Late Night Podcast on Apple Podcasts: applepodcasts.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 ...

Jan 26, 201825 minEp. 131

David Duchovny | A Closer Look: The Women's March and the Government Shutdown

Seth takes a closer look at how the one-year anniversary of the president's inauguration was marked by nationwide protests and a government shutdown that ended today despite Trump doing as little as possible to resolve it. Then, he talks to David Duchovny about 25 years of The X-Files, and Duchovny explains why he thinks Agent Mulder is a horrible FBI agent. He also takes a few more questions backstage just for this podcast. LATE NIGHT ON SOCIAL Rate the Late Night Podcast on Apple Podcasts: app...

Jan 24, 201826 minEp. 130

Esther Povitsky | A Closer Look: Trump, Stormy Daniels and a Possible Government Shutdown

Seth takes a closer look at how Republicans still face the looming possibility of a government shutdown because President Trump rejected a bipartisan deal to solve an immigration impasse he created. Alone Together's Esther Povitsky tells Seth what it's like to work with The Lonely Island, why she set up a surveillance camera in her parents' home and how she got her start in comedy. Then, Esther takes a few more questions backstage at 8G. LATE NIGHT ON SOCIAL Rate the Late Night Podcast on Apple ...

Jan 19, 201821 minEp. 129

Matt Ingebretson & Jake Weisman | A Closer Look: Trump and GOP Face Fallout from His Racist Immigration Comments

Seth takes a closer look at how Trump has pulled off another successful pivot - this time from a conversation about whether he's mentally unstable to a conversation about the fact that he's a racist. Then, Corporate's Matt Ingebretson and Jake Weisman talk about making the transition from comedians to actors and reveal their previous horrible corporate jobs. After that, they take a few more questions backstage. LATE NIGHT ON SOCIAL Rate the Late Night Podcast on Apple Podcasts: applepodcasts.com...

Jan 17, 201819 minEp. 128

Jake Tapper | A Closer Look: Trump Attacks Feinstein, Makes Racist Immigration Comment

Seth takes a closer look at how President Trump has moved on from trying to discredit the Russia investigation to pretending it’s over; meanwhile, lawmakers in both parties try to work with Trump on an immigration deal. Then, Seth chats with CNN's Jake Tapper. LATE NIGHT ON SOCIAL Rate the Late Night Podcast on Apple Podcasts: applepodcasts.com/LateNightSeth Subscribe to Late Night on YouTube: youtube.com/LateNightSeth Follow Late Night on Twitter: twitter.com/LateNightSeth Like Late Night on Fa...

Jan 12, 201831 minEp. 127

Lewis Black | A Closer Look: Trump Is Becoming More Erratic and Working Less

Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump continuing to prove that he's an increasingly erratic president who's unfit for his job and apparently working even fewer hours and neglecting urgent issues. Then, Lewis Black explains why he thinks more women should run for office and explains why he turned down the opportunity to speak with Donald Trump. LATE NIGHT ON SOCIAL Rate the Late Night Podcast on Apple Podcasts: applepodcasts.com/LateNightSeth Subscribe to Late Night on YouTube: youtube.com/Lat...

Jan 10, 201828 minEp. 126
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