Synopsis
Listen to A Closer Look and more in the audio edition of Late Night with Seth Meyers, weeknights at 12:35/11:35c on NBC.
Episodes
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Catherine Cohen | Trump Says He'd Threaten to Use Nuclear Weapons Against Russia: A Closer Look
15/03/2022 Duration: 18minSeth 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 at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Chris Redd | Zelenskyy Predicts Putin Will Compromise as Major Businesses Flee Russia: A Closer Look
11/03/2022 Duration: 23minSeth takes a closer look at the Biden administration doing everything possible to counter Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as Republicans pitch increasingly reckless ideas that would drastically escalate the conflict.Then, Chris Redd talks about the inspiration behind his show Bust Down, giving his haters credit for not supporting his rap career and impersonating Mayor Eric Adams on Saturday Night Live.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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Leslie Jones | Boebert Compares Biden to "Prince John" as GOP Blames Biden for Gas Prices: A Closer Look
10/03/2022 Duration: 22minSeth takes a closer look at the latest Republican attacks on President Biden over high gas prices. Then, Leslie Jones discusses her role on Our Flag Means Death and talks about working with Fred Armisen, what she thinks of HBO’s Euphoria, the Los Angeles Rams’ Super Bowl win, shooting a Super Bowl commercial with Tommy Lee Jones and her opinion on Winter Olympic sports.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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Chris Hayes | Trump Suggests Putting Chinese Flags on U.S. Fighter Jets to Bomb Russia: A Closer Look
08/03/2022 Duration: 23minSeth takes a closer look at Trump musing about bombing Russia as Republicans blame Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on President Biden.Then, Chris Hayes talks about celebrating the ninth anniversary of his show, how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is negatively impacting the rest of the world and Trump’s political future.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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Amy Poehler | Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Scolds High School Students for Wearing Masks: A Closer Look
04/03/2022 Duration: 24minSeth takes a closer look at the governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, berating high school students for wearing masks while Fox News continues to attack Biden's response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.Then, Amy Poehler talks about directing the documentary Lucy and Desi, reveals why people want to return to comedy and re-watch shows and supports Seth's impressions of Vince Vaughn and Al Pacino.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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Frank Bruni | Biden Warns Putin "Has No Idea What's Coming," Greene & Boebert Heckle SOTU: A Closer Look
03/03/2022 Duration: 20minSeth takes a closer look at President Biden using his first State of the Union address to condemn Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine and warn him that he has no idea what the U.S. and its allies will do next.Then, writer Frank Bruni talks about losing the vision in his right eye, how he processed the loss through his memoir The Beauty of Dusk and finding out that Oprah Winfrey is a fan.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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John Oliver | Putin Rattles World with Nuclear Threat as Trump Calls Him Smart Again: A Closer Look
01/03/2022 Duration: 26minSeth takes a closer look at Vladimir Putin rattling the world by raising the alert status of Russia's nuclear forces as Republicans gathered for the Conservative Political Action Conference and refused to condemn Trump for praising Putin.Then, John Oliver talks about his interview with Seth right before the city shut down, his wardrobe and backdrop for his show and his favorite things about Late Night.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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Late Night Lit: Seth Meyers On "I'm Not Scared, You're Scared"
28/02/2022 Duration: 26minSeth Meyers speaks with Late Night's Sarah Jenks-Daly about his new children's book, "I'm Not Scared, You're Scared," which will be available on March 15.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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Mayor Eric Adams | Trump Doubles Down on Calling Putin "Smart," Gets Confused on Fox News: A Closer Look
25/02/2022 Duration: 21minSeth takes a closer look at Russia launching a full-scale military assault on Ukraine, surprising everyone except the leader of the Republican Party Donald Trump.Then, New York City Mayor Eric Adams talks about the early days of his first term, his plans to address the city’s subway system and garbage and the criticism of his recent appointments.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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Billie Eilish | Trump Praises Putin’s "Genius" and "Savvy" as Ukraine Crisis Worsens: A Closer Look
24/02/2022 Duration: 26minSeth takes a closer look at Trump praising Vladimir Putin's "savvy" and "genius" amid U.S. warnings of an imminent full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine as Republicans and right-wing pundits claim President Biden is showing weakness.Then, Billie Eilish talks about getting emotional playing Madison Square Garden, the signs her fans bring to concerts and returning to live concerts.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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Tom Holland | Trump Botches Social Media App; Classified Items Found at Mar-a-Lago: A Closer Look
22/02/2022 Duration: 24minSeth takes a closer look at the latest news like Fox News and Republicans coming after Hillary Clinton and Trump flushing official White House records down the toilet.Then, Tom Holland talks about his Marvel press tours, working with Toby Maguire and Andrew Garfield in Spider-Man: No Way Home and learning how to bartend for Uncharted.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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Charlie Day | Trump and Rudy Were Directly Involved in Plan to Seize Voting Machines: A Closer Look
03/02/2022 Duration: 25minSeth takes a closer look at Donald Trump’s intimate involvement with plans to seize voting machines and stay in power in the waning days of his presidency.Then, Charlie Day reflects on his time hosting Saturday Night Live before talking about producing It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and working with Jenny Slate in I Want You Back.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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David Letterman | Jokes Seth Can't Tell: Black History Month, Dolphins Enjoy Lesbian Sex
02/02/2022 Duration: 29minThere are some jokes that just sound wrong coming from Seth, like the one about a lesbian opera.Then, Seth interviews David Letterman, the original host of Late Night on NBC, on the 40th anniversary of the show.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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Ike Barinholtz | Trump Admits Coup, Says He’ll Pardon Jan. 6 Rioters if He Wins in 2024: A Closer Look
01/02/2022 Duration: 27minSeth takes a closer look at Donald Trump making it clear he’s leading a pro-coup movement intent on dismantling American democracy.Then, Ike Barinholtz pitches a COVID-based business idea before talking about working on a TV version of Mel Brook’s History of the World, Part I and his vacation to Hawaii.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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Late Night Lit: Toby Marlow & Lucy Moss | Tina Satter
31/01/2022 Duration: 27minNew York City theatre edition of Late Night Lit! On today's show of our literary podcast, Late Night's Sarah Jenks-Daly speaks with Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, creators and writers of "Six," as well as Tina Satter, the award-winning playwright and director of "Is this a Room."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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Kenan Thompson | Biden Gets a Chance to Make History with SCOTUS Pick as Breyer Retires: A Closer Look
28/01/2022 Duration: 21minSeth takes a closer look at President Biden and Senate Democrats saying they’ll move quickly to appoint and confirm a successor to retiring Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer before speaking with guests Kenan Thompson, Tom Riley and Renate Reinsve.Then, Kenan Thompson talks about celebrating his record-breaking 19-season run on Saturday Night Live, his show Kenan and impersonating Victor Willis on SNL.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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Michael Schur | Republicans Feign Outrage Over Biden's "Stupid Son of a Bitch" Comment: A Closer Look
27/01/2022 Duration: 22minSeth takes a closer look at Trump supporters pretending to be outraged over a hot mic moment in which President Biden insulted a Fox News reporter.Then, Michael Schur talks about the inspiration behind his book How to Be Perfect, how The Good Place writing crew helped with writing it and playing Mose on The Office.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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James Austin Johnson | Trump Drafted an Executive Order to Seize Voting Machines and Stay in Power: A Closer Look
25/01/2022 Duration: 25minSeth takes a closer look at a shocking executive order drafted by the Trump administration that would have directed the secretary of defense to seize voting machines after the 2020 election.Then, James Austin Johnson talks about moving to New York City for Saturday Night Live when his wife was pregnant, his cryptic meetings with Lorne Michaels and how he perfected his Trump impersonation.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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Ricky Gervais | Senate GOP Blocks Election Bill, Manchin and Sinema Vote to Keep Filibuster: A Closer Look
21/01/2022 Duration: 25minSeth takes a closer look at Senators Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema voting with Republicans in blocking changes to the filibuster that would have allowed voting rights legislation to pass with a simple majority.Then, Ricky Gervais talks about his show After Life, the show's heavy subject matter and his writing process. He also shares an update on his health, comments on the Hollywood Foreign Press’ Golden Globes Awards and talks about his return to stand-up.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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Huma Abedin | Jan. 6 Committee Subpoenas Rudy Giuliani; NY AG Details Trump Fraud Case: A Closer Look
20/01/2022 Duration: 24minSeth takes a closer look at the January 6 commission subpoenaing several key Trump allies (including Rudy Giuliani) and the New York State attorney general revealing her office has uncovered evidence of possible fraud committed by Trump’s businesses.Then, Huma Abedin talks about her book Both/And, her marriage to Anthony Weiner and working with Hillary Clinton.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.