LateNightSeth Podcasts

Seth takes a closer look at pro-Trump election deniers winning GOP primaries across the country and a key Trump White House official getting subpoenaed by a federal grand jury investigating the coup attempt on January 6. Then, LL COOL J talks about getting recognized for his role on NCIS and rapping, the idea behind the creation of the Rock the Bel…

Seth takes a closer look at voters in Kansas overwhelmingly rejecting a state ballot measure that would have restricted abortion access and Trump endorsing multiple dudes named "Eric" in the same Missouri Senate race. Then, Investigative journalist Jane Mayer discusses Kansas voters rejecting the rollback of reproductive rights, the general public …

Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump claiming to be the most persecuted individual in American history after last week’s bombshell hearing of the January 6 committee embarrassed him by airing never-before-seen outtakes of his speech from the day after the insurrection. Then, Rhea Seehorn talks about celebrating her Emmy nomination, working with…

Seth takes a closer look at the January 6 committee revealing a series of depositions from former aides to Trump and the Secret Service mysteriously deleting text messages from the day of the coup attempt despite requests from Congress to preserve records. Then, Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, Brandon Perea and Jordan Peele talk about watching Nope fo…

Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump reportedly planning to run for president again as a way to protect himself from a possible criminal indictment related to the attempted coup on January 6. Then, Alex Holder talks about working with the Trump family on the documentary series Unprecedented, getting subpoenaed by the January 6 committee and com…

Seth takes a closer look at Steve Bannon’s criminal contempt trial kicking off and the January 6 committee revealing Trump personally attempted to contact a witness in the investigation before speaking with guests Issa Rae and Nikki Glaser. Then, Issa Rae talks about Insecure’s Emmy nominations, working a shift at her coffee shop and getting a key …

On this month's episode of Late Night Lit, Late Night's Sarah Jenks-Daly chats with Joseph Han, author of "Nuclear Family" and Taylor Hahn, author of "The Lifestyle." Plus, actor and comedian D'Arcy Carden shares what book she recommends for your next read. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art…

Seth takes a closer look at the January 6 hearings providing a mountain of new evidence revealing that the people involved in Trump's relentless plan to overturn the election all had criminal intent and knew what they were doing was against the law. Then, Sen. Elizabeth Warren talks about Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson becoming the first Black woman o…

Seth takes a closer look at former White House official Cassidy Hutchinson's shocking testimony before the January 6 committee, revealing that Trump orchestrated a violent coup and wanted to lead an armed mob to the Capitol to overturn the election. Then, Machine Gun Kelly talks about the Empire State Building lighting up in pink in honor of his do…

Seth takes a closer look at Republicans shamelessly claiming Democrats are staging "riots" by peacefully protesting amid national outrage and widespread protests over the Supreme Court's grotesque decision to shred abortion rights. Then, Wanda Sykes talks about the relatability of her Netflix series The Upshaws, her wife and kids taking advantage o…

Seth and Late Night writers Amber Ruffin, Jenny Hagel and Ally Hord welcome president and CEO of Planned Parenthood, Alexis McGill Johnson, to share her thoughts on the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade and offers ways people can take action. Then, Beanie Feldstein talks about playing Fanny Brice in the musical Funny Girl, her family's elaborat…

John Mulaney explains why Seth needs to start wearing suits again, shares how his first Father's Day went, and discusses how the baby formula shortage is affecting his family. Then, Maya Rudolph tells Seth what her kids think of her work on Big Mouth, lays out the plot of her show Loot, and shares the story of how she met Natasha Lyonne. See Privac…

Seth takes a closer look at the January 6 hearings proving Trump and his allies knew they had no evidence of election fraud but still orchestrated a desperate plan to overturn the results of the 2020 election. 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 Trump suggesting he might pardon the January 6 defendants if he gets re-elected in 2024 as the committee investigating the coup attempt continues to reveal new evidence of his coordinated, criminal plot to overthrow American democracy. Then, Adam Scott talks about the last-second Father's Day gift from his kids, his son …

Seth takes a closer look at the January 6 committee releasing new evidence that Trump and his lawyer John Eastman knew their plan to overturn the 2020 election would violate the law. Then, Sandy Honig, Alyssa Stonoha and Mitra Jouhari discuss the origins of Three Busy Debras, their novel method of getting a sick Mitra Jouhari to the premiere of the…

Seth takes a closer at Rudy Giuliani getting very upset at the accusations that he was wasted on election night and Kimberly Guilfoyle making an obscene amount of money for a speech that lasted less than three minutes on January 6. Then, Busy Philipps talks about moving to New York City, what her kids think about her acting career and Sara Bareille…

Seth takes a closer at multiple Trump aides and advisers confirming on tape there was no evidence of Trump’s stolen election lies and Rudy Giuliani getting wasted on election night. Then, Christine Baranski talks about glaring at Elon Musk at the Met Gala, her character in The Gilded Age and the end of her series The Good Fight. See Privacy Policy …

Seth takes a closer look at Republicans changing their tune to appease Trump after phone call audio emerged of GOP House leader Kevin McCarthy calling for an investigation into what happened on January 6 just days after the insurrection. Then, Desus & Mero talk about taking Seth to Dallas BBQ to film their show, solutions to improve the New York Ci…

Seth takes a closer look at the January 6 committee investigating Donald Trump's coup attempt preparing to hold its first televised hearing in primetime while Republicans are already lying about it. Then, Adam Sandler talks about how his phone gave him a black eye, getting invited to talk to the film school at NYU with Paul Thomas Anderson and play…

Seth takes a closer look at Mike Pence's former chief of staff warning the Secret Service that Trump may put Pence's physical safety at risk before the attempted coup on January 6. Then, Michael Che talks about using his downtime from Saturday Night Live to film his sketch show That Damn Michael Che, having an intervention with his ex-girlfriends i…

On this month's episode of Late Night Lit, Late Night's Sarah Jenks-Daly talks to Michelle Hart, author of "We Do What We Do in the Dark," and Rakesh Satyal, executive editor at HarperOne and an award-winning novelist. 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 pro-gun politicians refusing to take action for stricter gun safety measures to stop America's plague of mass shootings and pitching an insane alternative to get rid of doors instead of guns. Then, Chloe Fineman talks about impressing her friends after the season finale of Saturday Night Live, doing impersonations of her…

Seth takes a closer look at the powerful forces and leaders behind the decades-long fraud that convinced people it's their constitutional right to own arsenals of military-grade weaponry. Sen. Chris Murphy talks about the heartbreaking school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, challenging his colleagues to take action during his speech before the Senate an…

Seth takes a closer look at another former Trump adviser coming out with a self-serving book about their time in the White House and the January 6 investigation committee interviewing Trump's former attorney for over nine hours. Then, Billy Crystal talks about reprising his role as Buddy Young Jr. in the Broadway musical Mr. Saturday Night, his gra…

Seth takes a closer look at former President George W. Bush accidentally confessing to being a war criminal and Republicans voting against bills that would address the nationwide shortage of baby formula. Then, Ricky Gervais talks about his comedy special SuperNature, living on borrowed time and challenging his audiences. See Privacy Policy at http…

Seth takes a closer look at North Carolina Republican congressman Madison Cawthorn, one of the most vocal proponents of Donald Trump's big lie about the 2020 election, losing his GOP primary last night despite Trump’s endorsement. Then, Sarah Silverman gushes about NBC's Law & Order, talks about her musical The Bedwetter and recounts her experience…

Seth addresses the mass shooting in Buffalo, New York, before Amber Ruffin calls for an end to white supremacy and racism with a song. Then, Seth takes a closer look at prominent members of the right embracing and parroting the dangerous white nationalist conspiracy theory known as “the great replacement,” which, in addition to being deeply racist,…

Seth takes a closer look at Democratic Congresswoman Katie Porter making a powerful speech to her colleagues about solving the cost-of-living crisis and Donald Trump wanting to bomb Mexico and pretend it wasn’t us. Then, Paula Pell shares a story about the time she pretended to be a cop because a man aggressively yelled at her in Los Angeles traffi…

Seth takes a closer look at Trump asking if China had a hurricane gun and Senate Republicans blocking the Women’s Health Protection Act, a bill that would codify abortion rights at the federal level. Then, Beto O’Rourke breaks down the issues with Greg Abbott’s abortion ban in Texas and predicts what he thinks might come next. See Privacy Policy at…

Seth takes a closer look at President Trump’s former secretary of defense saying Trump wanted to shoot protesters and called his own senior officials, including Vice President Mike Pence, "f---ing losers." Then, Bob Odenkirk talks about getting his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, realizing he wanted to get into dramatic acting while on stage wi…

Seth takes a closer look at Republicans focusing on the leak of the Supreme Court's draft ruling overturning Roe v. Wade while more evidence emerges potentially linking Trump to the militia groups involved in the attempted coup on January 6. Then, Sutton Foster and Hugh Jackman talk about The Music Man returning to Broadway, dealing with an audienc…

Seth takes a closer look at the five conservative Supreme Court justices poising to overturn Roe v. Wade and erase a woman's constitutional right to bodily autonomy, subverting the will of the vast majority of Americans and defying a half-century of legal precedent. Then, Amy Schumer talks about enjoying red wine in any weather, the story behind he…

Seth takes a closer look at a judge ruling that Trump will remain in contempt of court after failing to comply with a subpoena in a fraud investigation as more bombshell text messages emerged implicating more GOP members of Congress in the attempted coup on January 6. Then, Melanie Lynskey talks about playing a former cannibal on Yellowjackets; her…

Seth takes a closer look at Kevin McCarthy and Marjorie Taylor Greene lying about their roles in the January 6 insurrection and a member of the committee investigating the insurrection revealing what he called the most chilling moment from that day. Then, Andrew Garfield talks about the story behind Under the Banner of Heaven, being a "slut for tru…

Seth takes a closer look at one of the big political questions looming after Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter: will Donald Trump get his account back? Then, Oscar Isaac talks about playing a character with multiple personalities on Moon Knight, his kids and recruiting Ethan Hawke for the show. See Privacy Policy at https://ar…

Seth takes a closer look at aspiring Republican politicians deciding the path to power in their party requires fully embracing Donald Trump and his lies about the 2020 election. Then, Vanessa Bayer breaks down the similarities between SNL and QVC, talks about telling Lorne Michaels about her childhood leukemia and shares one of her favorite rejecte…

On this month's episode of our literary podcast Late Night Lit, Sarah Jenks-Daly speaks with two great novelists. She talks to Maggie Shipstead, author of Great Circle, and Dana Schwartz, whose new book Anatomy: A Love Story is available now. Schwartz also hosts the podcast Noble Blood. Plus, writer Marc Bernardin shares a book recommendation. See …

Seth takes a closer look at Piers Morgan debuting a trailer for an interview he claims Donald Trump angrily walked out of and Rudy Giuliani’s appearance on The Masked Singer. Then, Tiffany Haddish talks about her dating requirements, her children’s book Layla, the Last Black Unicorn and the real reason she accepted her role in The Unbearable Weight…

Seth takes a closer look at Republicans waging war on Disney while a lawsuit seeks to keep Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene off the ballot for her attempt to help overthrow the 2020 election. Then, Tina Fey talks about the time her daughter crashed her interview with Seth, what it’s like to raise kids in New York City and her pet lizard. See Pr…

Seth takes a closer look at text messages revealing more high-ranking Republicans involved in Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn the 2020 election, including his son Donald Trump Jr. Then, Jordan Klepper talks about becoming a father at the start of the COVID pandemic, engaging with Trump supporters at his events and what happens when they recogniz…

Seth takes a closer look at the House voting to hold two more of Trump’s associates in contempt amid its investigation into his coup attempt. Then, Judd Apatow talks about interviewing comedians for his book Sicker in the Head, celebrating 25 years of marriage to Leslie Mann and the best way to watch The Bubble. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.…

Seth takes a closer look at Trump endorsing Sarah Palin for a seat in Congress, Matt Gaetz accusing the military of focusing too much on "woke-ism" and Biden proposing a billionaire tax aimed at reining in America’s massive wealth gap. Then, Jerrod Carmichael talks about hosting Saturday Night Live, coming out as gay in his Rothaniel special and th…

Seth takes a closer look at Trump taking the next step in his slow-moving coup by going to Michigan to support fringe, state-level candidates who believe the 2020 election was stolen. Then, Robin Thede talks about Season 3 of A Black Lady Sketch Show, where she draws inspiration for characters on the show and the role comedy had in her upbringing. …

Seth takes a closer look at Trump denying ever using a burner phone while House Republicans are getting asked if they’re into cocaine and orgies. Then, Ben Stiller talks about growing up in the entertainment industry, his lifelong love of filmmaking and embarrassing himself in front of Steven Spielberg. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priva…

Seth takes a closer look at Republican Congressman Madison Cawthorn accusing his colleagues of doing cocaine and holding orgies while Trump decided to ask Putin to dig up dirt on the Bidens. Then, Andy Cohen talks about celebrating the 13th anniversary of Watch What Happens Live, reading to his son and what his mom thinks of his show. Plus, he disc…

Seth takes a closer look at a federal judge saying that Trump’s attempted coup was likely a crime as bombshell new reports reveal that both Ted Cruz and the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas were closely involved. Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni talk about their hardcore loyal fanbase, their initial reactions to the first Law & …

Late Night's Sarah Jenks-Daly interviews Marlon James, whose latest novel Moon Witch, Spider King is the latest in his acclaimed Dark Star trilogy. Marlon is then joined by Jake Morrissey, executive editor at Riverhead Books, who with Marlon James cohosts the podcast "Marlon and Jake Read Dead People." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privac…

Seth takes a closer look at Republicans and right-wing pundits creating a mythology that is totally unmoored from reality, in which Donald Trump was the one who was tough on Vladimir Putin and would have somehow stopped him from invading Ukraine. Then, Paul Feig talks about Minx, falling into Universal Studio’s Jaws Lake while giving a tour and his…

Seth takes a closer look at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivering a virtual address to Congress as Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine continues to sputter, leaving hope that there can be a diplomatic solution to the conflict. Then, Questlove talks about his Oscar-nominated documentary Summer of Soul, waking up way too early for the n…

Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump saying he would threaten to use nukes against Russia while right-wing conspiracy theories about the country’s invasion of Ukraine spin wildly out of control. Then, Catherine Cohen talks about her comedy special The Twist?... She's Gorgeous, growing up in Texas and performing live comedy. See Privacy Policy a…