Seth takes a closer look at Trump kicking off his 2024 presidential bid with a series of campaign stops in key primary states and attacks on his main rival, Ron DeSantis, as he forges ahead with a bid no one except his hardcore fans seems to want. Then, Christopher Meloni talks about going clubbing with his wife and children, discusses playing Elliot Stabler in Law & Order: Organized Crime and reminisces on his early work in Burger King and McDonald's commercials. See Privacy Policy at https...
Jan 31, 2023•24 min•Ep. 812
Seth takes a closer look at Trump's supporters spreading wild conspiracy theories and claiming Trump had been vindicated after more classified documents were found at the homes of President Biden and former Vice President Mike Pence. Then, Bowen Yang talks about being a huge fan of Alex Wagner, his podcast, Las Culturistas, and pulling double duty as George Santos in Weekend Update and the cold open on Saturday Night Live. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No...
Jan 27, 2023•27 min•Ep. 811
Seth takes a closer look at Trump losing his mind in a series of unhinged social media posts as the district attorney investigating his attempt to overturn the Georgia election results revealed in court that she’s close to announcing possible indictments in the case. Then, Colin Quinn talks about the difference between small talk and talk show talk and why he thinks society is making a mistake by not teaching small talk to children. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California ...
Jan 26, 2023•26 min•Ep. 810
Seth takes a closer look at the Justice Department discovering more classified items at President Biden's home, prompting Republicans to criticize Biden despite dismissing the much larger cache of stolen documents that Trump refused to return. Then, Hilary Duff talks about being a mother to three children, her family's hostage situation-themed holiday card and her work on How I Met Your Father. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri...
Jan 24, 2023•22 min•Ep. 809
Seth takes a closer look at the rolling GOP meltdown that began with the party’s humiliating speaker vote, including Lauren Boebert and Marjorie Taylor Greene fighting in a bathroom, serial liar George Santos facing calls to resign and Donald Trump getting ready to rejoin Facebook and Twitter. Then, Kenan Thompson reflects on his 20 years with Saturday Night Live, reuniting with Kel Mitchell in an SNL sketch with Keke Palmer and saying goodbye to cast members. See Privacy Policy at https://art19...
Jan 20, 2023•25 min•Ep. 808
Seth takes a closer look at Republicans putting several far-right extremists who tried to overthrow the 2020 election, including Marjorie Taylor Greene, on key committees with the power to investigate the White House. Then, Jonathan Lemire talks about his show Way Too Early with Jonathan Lemire kicking off at 5 a.m., Trump and Biden's classified document scandals and George Santos' lies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do...
Jan 19, 2023•25 min•Ep. 807
Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump freaking out over his many criminal probes and Republicans salivating over the discovery of a small number of classified documents in Joe Biden's home and private office. Then, Leslie Jones talks about filming Our Flag Means Death in New Zealand and how she met her podcast partner, Lenny Marcus, then shares a story about meeting someone she thought was Al Pacino. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1...
Jan 17, 2023•25 min•Ep. 806
Seth takes a closer look at Attorney General Merrick Garland appointing a special counsel to look into the classified documents that were found at Biden's home and office from his time as vice president. Then, Anna Kendrick talks about her Hot Ones experience with Sean Evans, making her directorial debut with the film The Dating Game and her obsession with Love Is Blind. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info...
Jan 13, 2023•27 min•Ep. 805
Seth takes a closer look at the slim new Republican majority in the House trying to move on after last week's unprecedented meltdown with incredibly weak Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who has openly admitted he is indebted to Trump for his position. Then, Gerard Butler talks about spending New Year's Eve in Times Square to see Duran Duran, burning his face with phosphoric acid while filming Plane and making a wedding video for a 13-year-old boy he saved years ago. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c...
Jan 12, 2023•25 min•Ep. 804
Seth takes a closer look at Republicans in the House finally electing Kevin McCarthy as speaker after McCarthy acquiesced to the demands of extreme members in a stunning and humiliating turn of events that nearly led to a physical brawl on the House floor. Then, Allison Williams talks about her parents' love of being grandparents, Jason Blum dressing up as M3GAN for the film's premiere, experiencing the audience's reactions for the first time, using three different versions of the M3GAN doll for...
Jan 10, 2023•25 min•Ep. 803
On this month's edition of Late Night Lit, our podcast devoted to all things literature, Late Night's Sarah Jenks-Daly talks to two great writers. First, she chats with Brandon Kyle Goodman, activist, actor and author of You Gotta Be You: How to Embrace This Messy Life and Step Into Who You Really Are. She then speaks with Louise Kennedy, author of the moving new novel Trespasses. Finally, Late Night staffer Elisabeth Roberts offers a book recommendation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/...
Jan 09, 2023•33 min•Ep. 802
Seth takes a closer look at the humiliating Republican meltdown in the House leaving one of two chambers of Congress in total paralysis as Republicans and Fox News hosts bicker with each other, stab each other in the backs and call each other names. Then, Jordan Peele discusses working with Keke Palmer on his movie Nope, curating a series of films for The Lost Rider: A Chronicle of Hollywood Sacrifice and his admiration for Corey Feldman. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Calif...
Jan 06, 2023•25 min•Ep. 801
Late Night writer Amber Ruffin recaps what's happening in pop culture news. Then, Roy Wood Jr. discusses the House struggling to elect Kevin McCarthy as House speaker, Trevor Noah's departure from The Daily Show and why he's nervous to work with Chelsea Handler on the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jan 05, 2023•21 min•Ep. 800
Seth takes a closer look at Republicans exploding into absolute chaos on what was supposed to be their first day in charge of the House of Representatives when far-right MAGA members blocked GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy from winning enough votes to become Speaker on the first two ballots. Then, Michael Shannon shares where he would go if he had a time machine, talks about what it was like to grow up in Kentucky and discusses playing George Jones in George & Tammy. See Privacy Policy at https://...
Jan 04, 2023•26 min•Ep. 799
Seth takes a closer look at newly unearthed texts from the phone of Trump's former chief of staff revealing that many of the key plotters behind the coup attempt on January 6 were sitting members of Congress. Lily Collins talks about being able to finally celebrate Emily in Paris, filming a screaming scene with Larry David for Curb Your Enthusiasm and her last-minute attempt to find a dentist to fix her tooth. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...
Dec 16, 2022•22 min•Ep. 798
Seth takes a closer look at disgraced cryptocurrency mogul Sam Bankman-Fried being arrested and charged with eight criminal counts after the collapse of FTX, while Republicans claim the arrest is a ploy to keep him from testifying to Congress. Then, Janelle Monáe talks about being nominated for a Critics Choice Award for Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, the writer and director of Glass Onion, Rian Johnson, hosting murder mystery parties while filming and her idea for a reboot of The Grinch. Se...
Dec 15, 2022•22 min•Ep. 797
Seth takes a closer look at far-right congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene joking that they would have been "armed" and would have "won" if her and Steve Bannon had been in charge of the January 6 insurrection. Then, Aubrey Plaza talks about receiving a Golden Globe nomination for The White Lotus, shares how it felt to keep secrets about the show and clears up what really happened on her hike with Meghann Fahy in Italy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...
Dec 13, 2022•24 min•Ep. 796
Seth takes a closer look at MAGA Republican Herschel Walker losing a key race in Georgia to Democratic incumbent Raphael Warnock. Then, Chris Hayes talks about the Trump Organization being found guilty on all 17 counts of tax fraud, the Georgia Senate runoff election and why he thinks Trump's power over the Republican Party is weakening. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Dec 08, 2022•30 min•Ep. 795
Seth takes a closer look at the Republican Party finally coming out in full force to condemn Donald Trump after he called for the Constitution to be "terminated" after expressing support for the January 6 insurrectionists. Then, Janelle James talks about the success of Abbott Elementary, her embarrassing encounter with Travis Barker at a GQ party and making the transition from stand-up comedy to acting. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1...
Dec 06, 2022•22 min•Ep. 794
This month's episode of Late Night 's literary podcast features interviews with Seth Reiss, a Late Night writer who co-wrote the screenplay for the new film The Menu, as well as some book recommendations from Seth's mom Hilary Meyers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Dec 05, 2022•30 min•Ep. 793
Seth takes a closer look at Attorney General Merrick Garland appointing a special counsel to oversee the Justice Department's investigations of Trump while Trump responds by spending the last few days whining that he's a "victim" of political persecution. Then, Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar talk about their second book, The World Record Book of Racist Stories, share an incident that happened at a car dealership and how they got their mom to tell her own stories in their book. See Privacy Policy a...
Nov 22, 2022•23 min•Ep. 792
Seth takes a closer look at Republicans narrowly wining back the House of Representatives, meaning they’ll have to navigate the next two years with a very small majority, which will likely cause chaos and empower fringe extremists like Marjorie Taylor Greene. Then, David Duchovny talks about watching Prince do a soundcheck for his 1999 Tour, his movie The Estate and having to select a prosthetic penis off of a tray for his character. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...
Nov 18, 2022•23 min•Ep. 791
Seth takes a closer look at Trump deciding to light his party on fire by announcing a third run for presidency despite a dismal performance from his candidates in the midterm elections, sparking recriminations within the GOP over the future of the party. Then, Quentin Tarantino talks about how his love for movies began at an early age, figuring out how to balance his personal taste with knowledge about film making and his book Cinema Speculation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a...
Nov 17, 2022•26 min•Ep. 790
Seth takes a closer look at Democrats defying all the predictions of a red wave and humiliating Donald Trump, who has been having a full-blown meltdown after Republicans began turning on him and blaming him for their party’s catastrophic performance. Then, Chelsea Handler talks about what she thinks of Republicans losing big during the midterm election, her podcast Dear Chelsea and the babysitting company she started when she was 10 years old. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and ...
Nov 15, 2022•26 min•Ep. 789
Seth takes a closer look at Republicans and right-wing media looking for someone to blame, most shockingly being pissed at Trump, after their party collapsed in Tuesday's midterms while Biden had the best midterm showing of any sitting president in 20 years. Then, Florence Pugh talks about her grandmother accompanying her on the red carpet in Venice, reveals a fan designed a handbag as a gift for her grandmother and shares how she is celebrating Thanksgiving. See Privacy Policy at https://art19....
Nov 11, 2022•29 min•Ep. 788
Seth takes a closer look at several races from last night's wild midterm elections that are still too close to call, including control of both the House and Senate, as results continue to roll in. Then, Steve Kornacki talks about covering the midterm elections, explains the possible reasoning behind several close races and discusses how the 1994 Republican revolution shaped politics in his podcast The Revolution. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht...
Nov 10, 2022•23 min•Ep. 787
Seth takes a closer look at the Republican party's agenda to thrust the government into chaos while subverting future elections to cement permanent rule if they regain power and making it clear that Trump is still, and will remain, the leader of their party. Then, Gayle King talks about her excitement for Taylor Swift's upcoming tour and covering the midterm elections on CBS Mornings, then shares some inspirational quotes from Oprah's Daily Inspiration Cards. See Privacy Policy at https://art19....
Nov 08, 2022•28 min•Ep. 786
Late Night's Sarah Jenks-Daly chats with actor Kirby Howell-Baptiste, author of Little Black Boy: Oh, the Things You Will Do! and Little Black Girl: Oh, the Things You Can Do! She also speaks with actor Diane Kruger, author of A Name From the Sky. Plus, hear some book recommendations from Late Night staffers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Nov 07, 2022•32 min•Ep. 785
Seth takes a closer look at Republican candidates who are in very close races and could easily win in the midterms, including the pro-Trump election deniers who have outright declared they will use their power to steal future elections. Then, Cecily Strong talks about seeing bears when she was in Canada for Schmigadoon!, going snorkeling in the Mediterranean Sea and her impression of Kari Lake on Saturday Night Live. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a...
Nov 04, 2022•22 min•Ep. 784
Seth takes a closer look at the Supreme Court ordering Sen. Lindsey Graham to testify in front of a grand jury for the investigation into Trump's attempt to steal votes before speaking with Daniel Radcliffe, Weird Al Yankovic and Kerry Condon and welcoming musical guest Kurt Vile & The Violators. Then, Daniel Radcliffe and Weird Al Yankovic talk about the creation of Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, hilarious cameos from Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone in the film and Weird Al's parodies boost...
Nov 03, 2022•23 min•Ep. 783
