Late Night With Seth Meyers Podcast

Seth takes a closer look at Trump's outlandish claims on wiretapping and the Republican plan to repeal and replace Obamacare. Then, author Mohsin Hamid chats with Seth about his new novel, Exit West, as well as Trump's travel ban and how storytelling is important during times like these. Late Night producer Henry Melcher then goes backstage with Mohsin to ask 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.

On this podcast, you'll hear Late Night segment producer Henry Melcher chat with staff writer Sal Gentile about how he writes A Closer Look and more. Then, Seth chats with climate scientist Dr. Ben Santer about his concerns about environmental policies, followed by his interview with Man Booker Prize winning author Paul Beatty, who touches on his discomfort of labeling his work "satire." 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.

Podcast bonus episode! Sam Richardson and Tim Robinson, who co-created and star in the Comedy Central show "Detroiters," sat down with Seth at Late Night's 30 Rock offices to record an extended chat about starting out in the improv world in Detroit and Chicago, Seth and Tim's time at "SNL" and more. 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.

Seth takes a closer look at major new questions surrounding the Trump campaign's alleged contacts with Russia. (0:21 - 10:48) Then, Reza Aslan talks to Seth about his new show "Believer," in which he immerses himself in the world's religions, and why he doesn't feel immigrants are automatically protected in America right now. He also speaks to Late Night producer Henry for a few more questions backstage at Studio 8G. (11:10 - 25:28) 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

Today's show kicks off with A Closer Look from Monday, February 27, when Seth took a closer look at President Trump's preparations to address Congress for the first time and his "agenda" thus far. (0:22 - 9:40) Then, Late Night writers Amber Ruffin and Jenny Hagel join Seth for the segment Jokes Seth Can't Tell, where they provide the punchlines to jokes that would not sound right coming from Seth. (9:52 - 14:24) Seth then chats with Whoopi Goldberg and Dustin Lance Black about their new LGBT docudrama miniseries "When We Rise." Black then answers a few more questions from Late Night producer Kevin backstage at Studio 8G. (14:44 - 27:37) 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-

Seth takes a closer look at Republican members of Congress facing constituents in their home districts that are angry about Trump and the GOP's agenda. (0:22 - 10:10) Then, he interviews comedians Paul Scheer and Rob Huebel, who talk about their new show Drive Share. Late Night producer Henry goes backstage with them for a few more questions. (10:31 - 18:22) Finally, you'll hear another edition of Late Night Chats, this time featuring Late Night supervising writer Seth Reiss and segment director Mike Karnell. They discuss their collaborations such as this week's "Oscar Bait" sketch. (18:35 - 37:50) 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 Nigh

Seth takes a closer look at Trump hitting the 2020 campaign trail, attacking the press and Sweden's reaction to his false claim of a terrorist attack. (0:21 - 10:38) Then, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) chats with Seth about the importance of bipartisan efforts and her votes on Trump's cabinet nominees, as well as her shift in stance on gun rights and the Women's March. Late Night producer Henry then goes backstage with the senator to ask her about her long political relationship with Hillary Clinton. (10:59 - 26:37). Finally, earlier this week Seth did a special bonus segment with Jordan Peele on Facebook Live. We've included the audio of that conversation here. Seth and Jordan talk about their early comedy careers in Amsterdam in a loose, free-flowing conversation never seen on TV. (26:49 - 40:24). 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

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.n

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:/

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 Fac

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

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:/

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.c

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/LateNigh

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-m

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:

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.

Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump's war on the free press and unprecedented conflicts of interest. Then, Seth talks to CNN's Van Jones about why Trump won and what progressives can do going forward. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Seth takes a closer look at the first confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet appointments, beginning with nominee for attorney general, Jeff Sessions. Then, Seth sits down with incoming White House councelor Kellyanne Conway about Donald Trump's transition to the White House, as well as some breaking allegations about Trump's relationship with Russia. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Seth takes a closer look at the last 12 months in politics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.