Late Night with Seth Meyers Podcast

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A Closer Look: Pres. Trump's First Solo Press Conference / Interviews: Evan McMullin & Adam Scott Feb 17, 2017

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Seth takes a closer look at Trump's press conference full of false claims, grievances and attacks on the media. Then, former CIA officer and 2016 presidential candidate Evan McMullin talks to Seth about his concerns about the Trump administration and its ties to Russia, and the necessity of congressional oversight of the executive branch. Backstage, Late Night producer Henry asks him about the role of centrist Republicans in today's politics. Finally, Adam Scott tells Seth about his kids' obsession with every NBC show except "Parks and Recreation." Late Night producer Kevin asks him about his unique experiences working with Tom Hanks and Billy Joel. 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/add/LateNightSeth Get more Late Night with Seth Meyers: www.nbc.com/late-night-with-seth-meyers/ Watch Late Night with Seth Meyers Weeknights 12:35/11:35c on NBC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Closer Look: Mike Flynn Resigns / Interview: John Oliver Feb 15, 2017

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Seth takes a closer look at national security advisor Michael Flynn's resignation after revelations that he may have secretly discussed U.S. sanctions with the Russian ambassador and then lied about it. Then, Seth and John Oliver chat about their respective approaches to Trump in the White House, and John shares his thoughts on why Trump was elected (Oprah) and a certain ex-president who needs to calm down with the vacation photos. Then, Late Night producer Henry goes backstage with John to ask him a few more questions. 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/add/LateNightSeth Get more Late Night with Seth Meyers: www.nbc.com/late-night-with-seth-meyers/ Watch Late Night with Seth Meyers Weeknights 12:35/11:35c on NBC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Closer Look: Trump Abuses His Presidential Power / Late Night Chats: Fred Armisen & Eli Janney Feb 10, 2017

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Seth takes a closer look at how Donald Trump uses his status as president to slam private companies and threaten lawmakers. (0:20 - 9:12) Then, Seth interviews Pulitzer Prize winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen. He shares memories of being a refugee from South Vietnam, and explains the difference between refugees and immigrants and the fears Americans have of them. Late Night producer Bee Shaffer also goes backstage with Viet to ask him a few more questions. (9:33 - 17:22) Then, the 8G Band's Fred Armisen and Eli Janney have an exclusive conversation in the podcast's newest segment, Late Night Chats. They discuss their multi-decade history playing music together, how Fred recruited the 8G Band and what goes into a day of making music for the show. (17:34 - 35:58) Photo by Lloyd Bishop/©NBC. 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/add/LateNightSeth Get more Late Night with Seth Meyers: www.nbc.com/late-night-with-seth-meyers/ Watch Late Night with Seth Meyers Weeknights 12:35/11:35c on NBC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Closer Look: Trump Lashes Out Over Travel Ban / Interviews: Anderson Cooper & Tracee Ellis Ross Feb 08, 2017

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On today's episode of the Late Night Podcast, Seth takes a closer look at the Trump Administration's attempts to make up fake tragedies and openly blame the court system for future terror attacks. Then, Anderson Cooper talks to Seth about the random (and often X-rated) things he's learned while on a press tour with his famous mother, Gloria Vanderbilt, for their memoir The Rainbow Comes and Goes. He also discusses covering the White House administration under Trump's press scrutiny and whether POTUS owns a bathrobe. Finally, Black-ish star Tracee Ellis Ross reveals why her first Golden Globe win at age 44 connects her to famous mom Diana and her first-meeting fail with Moonlight's Trevante Rhodes. She goes on to explain why it's important that her series Black-ish let viewers draw their own conclusions instead of telling people what to think or believe. 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/add/LateNightSeth Get more Late Night with Seth Meyers: www.nbc.com/late-night-with-seth-meyers/ Watch Late Night with Seth Meyers Weeknights 12:35/11:35c on NBC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Closer Look: Trump's Second Week / Amber Reads Trump's Black History Month Speech / Willie Geist Feb 03, 2017

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Seth takes a closer look at the confusion surrounding President Trump's controversial travel ban and his bizarre calls with foreign leaders. Then, Late Night writer Amber Ruffin reads between the lines of President Trump's widely criticized Black History Month speech to explain what he really meant. Finally, Seth chats with TODAY's Willie Geist, who talks about his exciting new job on Sunday TODAY. He sticks around afterwards to talk to Late Night producer Kevin Miller about his young ambitions of working at 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 Late Night on Facebook: www.facebook.com/LateNightSeth Find Late Night on Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/LateNightSeth Get more Late Night with Seth Meyers: www.nbc.com/late-night-with-seth-meyers/ Watch Late Night with Seth Meyers Weeknights 12:35/11:35c on NBC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Closer Look: Trump's "Muslim Ban" / Robert De Niro / Jenny Hagel & Amber Ruffin Feb 01, 2017

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Seth takes a closer look at the second straight weekend of massive protests against President Trump - this time after he issued a ban on refugees and visitors from seven majority-Muslim countries. Then, Seth chats with film legend Robert De Niro about his new movie The Comedian, as well as his outspoken stance against Donald Trump. Finally, Late Night writers Amber Ruffin and Jenny Hagel (of Jokes Seth Can't Tell fame) share a conversation backstage. They discuss their decade-plus friendship, Amber's secret video game talent and why a certain article of clothing was symbolic for Jenny's professional success. Follow them on Twitter at twitter.com/ambermruffin and twitter.com/jennyhagel. (Photo: Lloyd Bishop/©NBC) 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/add/LateNightSeth Get more Late Night with Seth Meyers: www.nbc.com/late-night-with-seth-meyers/ Watch Late Night with Seth Meyers Weeknights 12:35/11:35c on NBC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Closer Look: Trump Doubles Down on Lies / Interviews with Katie Couric & Matt Taibbi Jan 27, 2017

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Seth takes a closer look at President Trump's first week in office, and his false claims about nonexistent voter fraud and concerns about his behavior. Then, Seth interviews award-winning journalist Katie Couric about press freedom under Donald Trump, as well as her new documentary, "Gender Revolution." We also go backstage with Katie to hear some more about her documentary. Finally, Seth talks to author Matt Taibbi about his new book "Insane Clown President: Dispatches from the 2016 Circus." He explains why the election of Donald Trump is "terrible and awful and hilarious all at the same time." Matt also tells Late Night producer Henry about why coming to 30 Rock is a homecoming of sorts for him. 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/add/LateNightSeth Get more Late Night with Seth Meyers: www.nbc.com/late-night-with-seth-meyers/ Watch Late Night with Seth Meyers Weeknights 12:35/11:35c on NBC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Closer Look: President Trump's First Days / Ta-Nehisi Coates Interview Jan 25, 2017

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Seth takes a closer look at President Trump's first few days in office, which featured lying about crowd sizes against a backdrop of record-breaking protest occurring all over the world. Then, acclaimed writer Ta-Nehisi Coates stops by Studio 8G to talk to Seth about his remarkable cover story in The Atlantic, "My President Was Black," which documented President Obama's time in office. He gave his initial reactions to Trump's election, and also discussed the Blank Panther comic book he penned. LATE NIGHT ON SOCIAL 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/add/LateNightSeth Get more Late Night with Seth Meyers: www.nbc.com/late-night-with-seth-meyers/ Watch Late Night with Seth Meyers Weeknights 12:35/11:35c on NBC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pod Save America Comes To Late Night / A Closer Look: Trump’s Inauguration Preparation Jan 20, 2017

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On this special edition of the Late Night with Seth Meyers Podcast, Seth and Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor, former Obama aides and current hosts of the hit podcast Pod Save America, share an extended conversation ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration. They reflect on their respective experiences at the 2011 White House Correspondents Dinner, where Seth was the featured comedian, and ruminate on how the jokes leveled at Trump that night may or may not have influenced his decision to run for president. Also discussed are the obligations of political comedy in the Trump era, ways of reaching diverse audiences and the challenges of rebuilding political coalitions when many feel hopeless. This episode was recorded in the Late Night offices at 30 Rock on Thursday, January 19, 2017. LATE NIGHT ON SOCIAL 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/add/LateNightSeth Get more Late Night with Seth Meyers: www.nbc.com/late-night-with-seth-meyers/ Watch Late Night with Seth Meyers Weeknights 12:35/11:35c on NBC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Closer Look: GOP Moves To Repeal Obamacare / Jake Tapper Interview Jan 18, 2017

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Seth takes a closer look at the major organized effort to resist the potential consequences of Donald Trump's promise to repeal Obamacare. Then, he talks to CNN's Jake Tapper about press freedom under the Trump administration, and the unprecedented realities he and other members of the media are facing in covering the incoming president. LATE NIGHT ON SOCIAL Subscribe to Late Night on YouTube: https://youtube.com/LateNightSeth Follow Late Night on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LateNightSeth Like Late Night on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LateNightSeth Find Late Night on Snapchat: https://snapchat.com/add/LateNightSeth Get more Late Night with Seth Meyers: http://www.nbc.com/late-night-with-seth-meyers/ » Watch Late Night with Seth Meyers Weeknights 12:35/11:35c on NBC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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