Late Night with Seth Meyers Podcast

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Late Night Political Party, Part 3: Election Day Nov 03, 2020

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This is the third and final installment of our series Late Night Political Party, in which Late Night with Seth Meyers staffers reflect on what it's like to work on a comedy show in a truly unprecedented time in American politics.

In this episode, Late Night staff writer Ally Hord talks to the fellow members of the show's writing staff: head writer Alex Baze and staff writers Karen Chee and Mike Scollins.

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Sen. Bernie Sanders | With Five Days to Go, Trump and the GOP Campaign Against Reality: A Closer Look Oct 30, 2020

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Seth takes a closer look at President Trump and his allies taking the final days of his campaign to whine about social media and pretend the pandemic is over.

Then, Seth talks to Senator Bernie Sanders about the upcoming election.

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Cindy McCain | Trump and Brett Kavanaugh Telegraph Their Plan to Steal the Election: A Closer Look Oct 29, 2020

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Seth takes a closer look at President Trump whining about the media’s coverage of COVID-19 and signaling his intent to steal the election through the Supreme Court.

Then, Cindy McCain reveals how she met her late husband John McCain, explains the close bond between her and Joe Biden’s families and reminisces about her 2008 cameo on SNL.

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Giancarlo Esposito | Trump Administration Gives Up on Controlling the Coronavirus Pandemic: A Closer Look Oct 27, 2020

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Seth takes a closer look at the Trump administration giving up on containing the coronavirus pandemic as the country sets new records for daily cases and the White House faces its second outbreak.

Then, he chats with Giancarlo Esposito of The Mandalorian.

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Late Night Political Party, Part 2 Oct 27, 2020

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This is the second part of our three-part series Late Night Political Party, in which Late Night with Seth Meyers staffers reflect on what it's like to work on a comedy show in a truly unprecedented time in American politics.

In this episode, field producer Amanda Cowper talks to the members of the show's production team: writer/director Mike Karnell, production designer Ellen Waggett and assistant Justin McGriff.

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Late Night Lit: Susie Yang & Erin Geiger Smith Oct 26, 2020

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On today's episode of Late Night Lit, Late Night supervising producer Sarah Jenks-Daly speaks with Susie Yang, author of the new novel "White Ivy."

Then, she speaks with Erin Geiger Smith, author of "Thank You for Voting: The Maddening, Enlightening, Inspiring Truth About Voting in America."

Plus, hear some book recommendations from members of the Late Night staff.

Mentioned in this episode:

"White Ivy" by Susie Yang

"The Count of Monte Cristo" by Alexandre Dumas

"The Lying Life of Adults" and the "My Brilliant Friend" series by Elena Ferrante

"Patrick Melrose" by Edward St Aubyn

"Thank You for Voting: The Maddening, Enlightening, Inspiring Truth About Voting in America" and "Thank You for Voting Young Readers' Edition" by Erin Geiger Smith

"The Vanishing Half" by Brit Bennett

"Luster" by Raven Leilani

"Utopia Avenue" by David Mitchell

"What Remains: A Memoir of Fate, Friendship and Love" by Carole Radziwill

"Someone Who Will Love You in All Your Damaged Glory" by Raphael Bob-Waksberg

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Michael Keaton | Trump Leaks Embarrassing 60 Minutes Interview Before Second Debate: A Closer Look Oct 23, 2020

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Seth takes a closer look at President Trump spending the lead-up to the final presidential debate whining about the moderator and leaking footage from his 60 Minutes interview.

Then, he speaks to actor Michael Keaton.

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Sen. Cory Booker | Trump Storms Out of 60 Minutes Interview, Attacks Lesley Stahl: A Closer Look Oct 22, 2020

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Seth takes a closer look at President Trump whining about campaigning in swing states and attacking 60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl as the coronavirus outbreak spikes.

Then, Seth talks to Senator Cory Booker.

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Sen. Amy Klobuchar | Trump Ignores COVID Spike, Says He’ll Leave the Country if He Loses: A Closer Look Oct 20, 2020

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Seth takes a closer look at President Trump’s poll margins declining as he continues to ignore the coronavirus spike and threatens to leave the country if he loses the election to Joe Biden.

Then, he talks to Senator Amy Klobuchar about the 2020 campaign and the Senate hearings for Amy Coney Barrett.

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Late Night Cram: Nearing the End of the 2020 Campaign Oct 20, 2020

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Two weeks before Election Day, Late Night supervising producer Henry Melcher and A Closer Look supervising writer Sal Gentile offer their thoughts about the 2020 campaign season and predict what will happen next.

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