Late Night with Seth Meyers Podcast

Seth takes a closer look at some glimmers of hope on the horizon nearly one year after the COVID-19 pandemic radically changed our lives. Then, Colin Jost shares how grueling it was to work six Saturday Night Live episodes in a row, talks about how strange it feels to not go out after taping the show and dishes on married life with Scarlett Johansson.

Seth takes a closer look at the Republican Party lying about the Green New Deal and the 2020 election as the U.S. passes a grim coronavirus milestone and Texas experiences an unprecedented power crisis. Then, Secretary Pete Buttigieg talks about having to attend his first Oval Office meeting via television, reveals how the Trump administration left the Department of Transportation and breaks down the relationship between racial equity and public transportation.

On today's episode of Late Night Lit, Late Night supervising producer Sarah Jenks-Daly speaks with New York Times bestselling author Gayle Tzemach Lemmon, author of the new book Daughters Of Kobani. She also speaks with National Book Award finalist Brandon Hobson, author of the new novel The Removed. Then, some members of the Late Night with Seth Meyers staff share book recommendations. Mentioned in this episode: Daughters Of Kobani by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" "10 Things I Hate About You" "World War Z" Our Women on the Ground: Essays by Arab Women Reporting from the Arab World edited by Zahra Hankir The House at Sugar Beach: In Search of a Lost African Childhood by Helene Cooper Reading Lolita in Tehran by Azar Nafisi The Removed by Brandon Hobson Crooked Hallelujah by Kelli Jo Ford Winter Counts by David Heska Wanbli Weiden Remain in Love by Chris Frantz The Overstory by Richard Powers

Seth takes a closer look at the House impeachment managers presenting a damning and powerful case against former President Donald Trump this week, and still Republicans have made clear they just don’t care. Then, Will Forte explains how he is preparing for fatherhood, shares his experience adopting a dog during the pandemic and reveals his upcoming wedding plans.

Seth takes a closer look at Senate Republicans sticking with former President Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial despite the House impeachment managers’ powerful evidence and the fact that Trump’s lawyers are very bad. Then, Rep. Cori Bush goes over her first month in Congress, explains which parts of the COVID-19 relief bill should be non-negotiable and confirms her friendship with Leslie Jones.

Seth takes a closer look at former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial, where House impeachment managers laid out powerful evidence of his guilt while most Republican senators had no interest in holding him accountable. Then, comedian Anthony Atamanuik shares his experience filming What We Do in the Shadows in Canada, goes over some predictions The President Show got right about Donald Trump’s presidency and explains how he chose to portray the former president.

Seth takes a closer look at former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial being a chance to hold Trump accountable for his crimes and to shine a national spotlight on the decay of the GOP and our democratic institutions. Then, Bill Burr talks about cheering on Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the Super Bowl, describes his experience participating in The Mandalorian and sets up his upcoming documentary Patrice O'Neal: Killing Is Easy.

Seth takes a closer look at Republicans standing by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene as her committee assignments were stripped from her after making a series of deranged, bigoted statements. Then, Joe Gatto, James Murray, Brian Quinn and Prince Herb of comedy troupe The Tenderloins explain why they made Sal Vulcano change his name to Prince Herb and talk about the time they hired a Paul McCartney impersonator to go on their show Dinner Party.

Seth takes a closer look at Republicans making it clear they're willing to excuse the behavior of Donald Trump and Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. Then, Amy Schumer talks about losing her Tony Award to Glenda Jackson, shares what happened to the oddly shaped carrot her husband found and talks about working with Hellmann's to fight against food insecurity.

Seth takes a closer look at President Biden agreeing to meet with GOP senators after Republicans whined about the supposed lack of bipartisanship in his response to the COVID-19 crisis. Then, Post Malone talks about some fun construction projects at his Utah home, reveals why he moved to Utah in the first place and shares how opening a haunted dybbuk box caused him to experience a car accident and a house break-in.

Seth takes a closer look at Republicans getting upset Joe Biden won’t work with them after signaling they were willing to do anything to sabotage his agenda. Then, Desus and Mero talk about Biden’s first week in office, the FBI tracking down capitol rioters and Trump’s life after the White House.

Seth takes a closer look at Republicans admitting they will do everything possible to sabotage the Democrats’ agenda while moving quickly to quash the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump. Then, Kate Berlant and Jacqueline Novak discuss their podcast POOG and the wellness industry.

Seth takes a closer look at Republicans signaling their intent to stonewall President Biden’s agenda and dismissing the need for an impeachment trial for former President Trump. Then, Gillian Anderson talks about playing Margaret Thatcher on The Crown and banning her sons from following her on Instagram.

On today's episode of Late Night Lit, Late Night supervising producer Sarah Jenks-Daly speaks with Robert Jones, Jr., author of The Prophets. She also speaks with Jeff Conyers, president of the Dollywood Foundation. Then, a few children of the Late Night with Seth Meyers staff share book recommendations.

Seth takes a closer look at Joe Biden working to clean up the mess left by Donald Trump on his first full day as president, making Republicans lose their minds. Then, Sen. Bernie Sanders reacts to his inauguration photo becoming a meme, goes over the positives he’s seen in President Joe Biden so far and explains how the government can unite people of different viewpoints.

Seth takes a closer look at Joe Biden being inaugurated as the 46th president of the United States, officially ending the Trump presidency. Then, Chris Hayes talks about his feelings toward Joe Biden’s inauguration, Donald Trump’s silence surrounding COVID-19 and the protests that ultimately led to Joe Biden’s victory.

Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump spending his last full day as president of the United States stewing in private, mulling pardons for well-connected allies and releasing a meaningless, lie-filled farewell message. Then, Rachel Maddow explains how Donald Trump’s presidency affected her, predicts how the events of January 6 may shake up Joe Biden’s presidency and goes over how the COVID-19 pandemic will impact his inauguration.

Seth takes a closer look at the damage President Trump will leave behind as we learn more about the insurrection he incited, his premeditated plan to steal the election and the Republican Party’s complicity. Then, Seth talks to James Spader.

Seth takes a closer look at a twice-impeached Trump turning against some of his closest allies as his White House gets packed up. Then, Anne Hathaway shares how exhilarating it was to star in one of the first films to depict life during the COVID-19 lockdown and talks about working with the risk-taking director Doug Liman.

Seth takes a closer look at the House voting to impeach President Trump for inciting the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, making him the first and only president in history to be impeached twice. Then, Rep. Andy Kim shares what led him to help clean up the aftermath of the Capitol insurrection, talks about the surreal experience he had returning to the Capitol and shares his thoughts on his colleagues who refuse to wear masks.

Seth takes a closer look at House Democrats calling on Vice President Pence to remove President Trump through the 25th Amendment as they prepare to vote on a resolution to impeach Trump. Neil Gaiman explains why quarantine boredom is bad for creativity and shares how peculiar it is for his twenty-year-old book to be adapted into a show and still feel of-the-moment.

Seth takes a closer look at the Republicans who incited the violent insurrection at the Capitol telling everyone it's "time to move on" after House Democrats unveiled a text of impeachment calling for the removal of President Trump through the 25th Amendment. Then, sisters Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar talk about their book, "You'll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey," and share why their mom will not enjoy reading it.

Seth takes a closer look at a majority of Republicans in the House and a handful of GOP senators tried to throw out the results of the presidential election even after a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol attempted to overthrow American democracy. Then, Bill Hader imagines how his SNL character Stefon would react to the COVID-19 pandemic and discusses the future seasons of Barry.

Seth takes a closer look at President Trump defending his possibly illegal phone call pressuring Georgia election officials to overturn his loss to Joe Biden. Then, Chelsea Handler talks about living by herself in Canada, her cleaning lady’s very intimate relationship with her dogs and why she’s no longer crushing on New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Seth takes a closer look at President Trump trying his hardest to get impeached again and prosecuted after he pressured the Georgia secretary of state to overturn election results. Then, Amy Poehler talks about why she wants to live in The Matrix, leaning into discomfort and her film Moxie.

Late Night writer Jeff Wright comes clean about why he’s jealous of Donald Trump. Then, Craig Robinson shows off his vintage Seth Meyers posters, talks about the secrecy behind The Masked Singer and responds to people asking him to prevent The Office from leaving Netflix.

To end 2020, Late Night Lit concluded that only one guest would be suitable to reflect on the year in books and how literature has nourished us during the pandemic. Luckily, Seth Meyers said yes. Late Night producer Sarah Jenks-Daly talks to Seth about the role of authors on Late Night. Plus, they pay tribute to one of Seth's favorite authors, the late John le Carré. Then, she talks to Late Night researchers Matt Reimann and Kat Spillane, who help out with all things related to literature on the show. They discuss what they've caught up on in 2020. Mentioned in this episode: Yaa Gyasi (who appeared on Late Night for "Transcendent Kingdom" and "Homegoing") "A Brief History of Seven Killings" by Marlon James "The Goldfinch" by Donna Tartt "Blacktop Wasteland" by S.A. Cosby "Mirror & The Light" by Hilary Mantel "Monogamy" by Sue Miller "The Vanishing Half" by Brit Bennett "Sea Wife" by Amity Gaige "Writers & Lovers" by Lily King "Missionaries" by Phil Klay "The Night Manager" by John La Carre "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" by John La Carre "Slough House" by Mick Herron Ta-Nehisi Coates (who has appeared many times on Late Night) "The Sympathizer" by Viet Thanh Nguyen George Saunders (who appeared on Late Night for "Lincoln in the Bardo") Helen Oyeyemi (who appeared on Late Night for "What Is Not") "Democracy in America" by Alexis de Tocqueville "The Labyrinth of Solitude" by Octavio Paz "The Theory of Moral Sentiments" by Adam Smith "Emma" by Jane Austen "Sense and Sensibility" by Jane Austen "Persuasion" by Jane Austen "Harry Potter" series by J.K. Rowling "Moby-Dick" by Herman Melville  "Pachinko" by Min Jin Lee "Memorial" by Bryan Washington "Motherhood" by Sheila Heti “Slaughterhouse-Five” by Kurt Vonnegut Kurt Vonnegut's letter to his daughter Nanette (referenced on Gaslit Nation) "Fake Accounts” by Lauren Oyler

Late Night writer Amber Ruffin performs a special Christmas song in an attempt to cheer up those who won't be able to make it home for the holidays. Then, Jimmy Fallon talks about The Tonight Show adjusting to the limitations of the coronavirus pandemic, reinventing pajamas and his fourth book 5 More Sleeps ‘til Christmas.

Seth takes a closer look at the president and his enablers continuing their attempt to end democracy just a month ahead of the end of the Trump administration. Mehdi Hasan talks about launching The Mehdi Hasan Show on Peacock from home during the coronavirus pandemic, calls for Trump to be held accountable for his attempt to steal the election and explains why the right-wing media is a "safe space" in its own right.

Seth takes a closer look at the Republican Party and right-wing media still insisting there’s a way for Trump to subvert the will of the voters and remain in office. Then, Stacey Abrams discusses preparing for the upcoming Georgia Senate runoffs, expresses her concerns for Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue's support of Trump's false voter fraud claims and shares her expectations for voter suppression efforts in Georgia.

Seth takes a closer look at Trump and the Republican Party desperately attempting to dismantle our democracy, even after the Electoral College voted to make Joe Biden the next president of the United States. Then, the band The Chicks (Natalie Maines, Emily Strayer, Martie Maguire) wage their bets on who could drink Seth under the table, talk about their new album "Gaslighter" and reveal how close their sleuthing fans get while trying to decipher their lyrics.

Seth takes a closer look at President Trump live-tweeting Fox News and trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election while the coronavirus pandemic hits a new grim milestone. Jenny Slate shares a very important life update, then talks about the pet cemetery at her fiancé’s house and her book Little Weirds.

Seth takes a closer look at the Supreme Court rejecting a lawsuit seeking to block Pennsylvania from certifying its electoral votes for Joe Biden and the GOP attempting another Hail Mary pass to overturn the election results. Then, Aubrey Plaza talks about her movie "Black Bear," becoming a small town’s crazy woman and shares her tips for exploring Delaware.

Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump focusing on overturning the results of the 2020 election and counter-programming Joe Biden’s inauguration while the nation weathers the worst stage of the COVID-19 pandemic. Then, Nick Kroll talks about the newest season of Big Mouth and helping parents broach tough subjects with their kids through the show.

Late Night writer Dina Gusovsky interrupts Seth to explain why she’s jealous of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. Then, finance journalist Adam Davidson discusses how the world might change under the Biden administration, explains how Trump is a "bottom feeder" on corruption that already existed in the world and breaks down why Ivanka is the toughest Trump.

On today's episode of Late Night Lit, Late Night supervising producer Sarah Jenks-Daly speaks with Deesha Philyaw, author of the new novel "The Secret Lives of Church Ladies." Then, she speaks with Todd Doughty, senior v-p and deputy publisher at Doubleday. Plus, hear some book recommendations from members of the Late Night staff. Mentioned in this episode: "The Secret Lives of Church Ladies" by Deesha Philyaw "The Prophets" by Robert Jones, Jr. "Milk Blood Heat" by Dantiel W. Moniz "A Little Life" by Hanya Yanagihara "The Testaments" by Margaret Atwood "Family of Origin" by CJ Hauser Todd Doughty's Instagram "Little Pieces of Hope" by Todd Doughty "The Pelican Brief" by John Grisham "Still Life: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel" by Louise Penny "Bath Haus" by P.J. Vernon "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White "The Years of Lyndon Johnson" by Robert Caro "The End of October" by Lawrence Wright "The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle" by Haruki Murakami

For the seventh year, Seth spends Thanksgiving with his brother Josh, his father Larry and his mother Hilary.

Seth takes a closer look at Trump and his gang of very bad lawyers laying the groundwork to spend four years baselessly claiming the election was stolen from him. Then, he talks to John Oliver.

Seth takes a closer look at Trump firing one of his lawyers after she claimed the election was rigged as part of a vast conspiracy involving the CIA, the Republican governor of Georgia and the president of Venezuela - who died seven years ago. Then, he speaks with musician Jeff Tweedy.

Seth takes a closer look at Rudy Giuliani’s meltdown on live television and Trump trying to overturn the will of Michigan voters. Then, he talks to Michael Moore.

Seth takes a closer look at President Trump and senior members of the Republican Party engaging in an assault on democracy in an attempt to hang onto power and undercut the legitimately elected next president, Joe Biden. Then, Rachel Bloom talks about becoming a new mother during the pandemic, shares details from her labor and shares a poem from her book "I Want to Be Where the Normal People Are."

Seth takes a closer look at Trump irreversibly lighting American democracy on fire as his allies and lawyers pursue one deranged conspiracy theory after another while also letting a deadly plague ravage the country uncontrolled. Then, Seth talks to author Cazzie David.

Seth takes a closer look at Trump and his campaign getting quickly batted down every time they file a new lawsuit or spread a new lie about voter fraud. Then, he talks to actor Ethan Hawke.

Seth takes a closer look at the Republican Party supporting Trump as he tries to invalidate the results of the 2020 election and overthrow the democratically elected government. Then, Ta-Nehisi Coates lays out why he didn't celebrate Joe Biden's win, talks about the difficulties of having his book The Water Dancer adapted into a film and shares a story about interviewing Chadwick Boseman while covering a protest for their college newspaper.

Seth takes a closer look at the historic repudiation of Donald Trump that ended with Rudy Giuliani screaming outside a landscaping company. Then, he talks to musician and activist John Legend.

Seth takes a closer look at Trump's path to reelection narrowing as the remaining swing states continue counting ballots. Then, he talks to MSNBC's Chris Hayes.

Seth takes a closer look at President Trump and his allies falsely declaring victory, lying to discredit the results and trying to stop the count altogether as Joe Biden tentatively gains enough states to win the presidency. Then, he speaks to Leslie Jones.

Seth takes a closer look at Trump threatening to prematurely declare victory and steal the election through the courts. Then, Seth talks to John Mulaney. (Plus, a special digital-only segment in which John asks Seth some personal questions.)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Amy Klobuchar.

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.

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.

In this podcast exclusive conversation, Seth talks to Amber Ruffin, host of The Amber Ruffin Show on Peacock, away from his desk in Studio 8G.

Late Night writers predict what more surprises will arise from now until Election Day, although reality has outwitted them. Then, Yaa Gyasi talks about shadowing her neuroscientist friend for her new book, "Transcendent Kingdom," how her Ghanaian heritage influenced her writing and the new readership of her first novel, "Homegoing."

Seth takes a closer look at President Trump’s ongoing election-induced meltdown and the White House’s attempt to cover up its expanding COVID-19 outbreak. This special edition of A Closer Look aired live in prime time on October 8. Then, David Remnick talks about the changes to The New Yorker Festival 2020, discusses President Trump's response to the pandemic and to climate change and expands upon topics from his new book, The Fragile Earth.

Seth takes a closer look at a symptomatic Trump staging a reckless photo op after leaving the hospital, using it as an occasion to downplay COVID-19 to Americans. Then, Bob Woodward talks about Donald Trump's reactions to his book, "Rage," discusses his interviews with the president about COVID-19 and reveals an important piece of advice he received from The Washington Post's late owner, Katherine Graham.

This is the first 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, supervising producer Henry Melcher talks to the members of the show's guest research department, comprised of Kat Spillane, Matt Reimann and Elisabeth Roberts. They discuss what goes into preparing Seth Meyers for his interviews with politicians and other political guests.

Seth takes a closer look at Trump and a bunch of high-ranking Republican officials testing positive for the coronavirus, putting an untold number of people at risk. Then, he talks to actor Jessica Chastain.

Seth takes a closer look at Trump trying to paint Biden as drugged up and senile while attempting to steal the election by lying about voter fraud. Cecily Strong talks about her iconic Jeanine Pirro impersonation on Weekend Update, shares which impersonation never made it to Saturday Night Live and discusses her upcoming musical comedy series.

Seth takes a closer look at President Trump debasing himself and the nation on live TV and his deranged sycophants making excuses for his performance. Then, political commentator Brian Stelter talks about Chris Wallace's remarks about the first presidential debate, being one of Fox News' "hate objects" and what Sean Hannity really thinks of Trump.

Seth takes a closer look at Trump being on the verge of putting a third justice on the Supreme Court after pulling one of the greatest tax cheats in American history. Then, he talks to comedian Colin Quinn about his new book "Overstated: A Coast-to-Coast Roast of the 50 States."

On today's episode of Late Night Lit, Late Night supervising producer Sarah Jenks-Daly speaks with Meena Harris, an entrepreneur, lawyer, founder of the Phenomenal Woman Action Campaign and author of "Kamala and Maya’s Big Idea," a children's book about her aunt Kamala Harris and her mother Maya Harris. Then, she speaks with Karen Russell, a Pulitzer finalist and author of the novella "Sleep Donation."  Plus, hear some book recommendations from members of the Late Night staff. Mentioned in this episode: "Phenomenal Woman" by Maya Angelou "Kamala and Maya’s Big Idea" by Meena Harris "Hair Love" by Matthew Cherry Author Mac Barnett "Sleep Donation" by Karen Russell "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel García Márquez Author Italo Calvino "In the Land of Good Living: A Journey to the Heart of Florida" by Kent Russell "Dance on Saturday: Stories" by Elwin Cotman "I Hold a Wolf by the Ears" by Laura van den Berg "I Know Everything" by Matthew Farrell "The Man Who Invented Rock Hudson: The Pretty Boys and Dirty Deals of Henry Willson" by Robert Hofler

Seth takes a closer look at Trump refusing to commit to a peaceful transition of power while Republicans formulate a plan to steal the election through the courts. Then, Seth talks to Sarah Paulson.

Seth takes a closer look at Trump holding another packed rally after telling his supporters that virtually nobody is affected by a disease that has killed at least 200,000 Americans. Then, H. Jon Benjamin talks about getting recognized by his voice, shares what his son thinks of Archer and Bob’s Burgers and discusses his jazz album.

Seth takes a closer look at Republicans rushing to fill the Supreme Court seat left by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and force through a conservative supermajority that will help them cement minority rule for a generation. Then, Neil deGrasse Tyson confirms the possibility of an asteroid colliding with Earth on Election Day, talks about America’s resistance to science and data and discusses Cosmos: Possible Worlds.

Seth takes a closer look at the president blaming "blue states" for coronavirus deaths and Attorney General William Barr calling for sedition charges against protestors. Then, Stacey Abrams talks about her documentary covering voter suppression in the United States, lays out a plan for how to make sure every vote counts and shares what she thinks the outcome of the 2020 election will be.

Seth takes a closer look at the president participating in an ABC town hall with undecided voters last night where he lied as often as he breathed. Larry Wilmore talks about launching his late-night show during a pandemic, reveals his favorite In Living Color sketch he wrote and discusses covering the upcoming election on his late-night show.

Seth takes a closer look at President Trump and the Republican Party descending deeper into lawless authoritarianism as wildfires and an out-of-control pandemic continue to rage. Michael Schmidt shares the lengths he would go to while covering stories about the president, talks about what it was like to interview President Trump and shares his thoughts on Trump’s changes to his administration.

Seth takes a closer look at President Trump confessing on tape that he knew about the severity of the coronavirus pandemic and lied to the American people. Then, Seth's exclusive interview with Michael Cohen, Donald Trump's former personal lawyer and author of the book "Disloyal."

Seth takes a closer look at Trump holding an old-fashioned campaign rally in North Carolina, as if the coronavirus pandemic that’s still raging out of control had just magically disappeared. Then, Glenn Howerton shares an update on life in California during the pandemic and wildfires and the return of A.P. Bio.

Seth takes a closer look at Trump ignoring the coronavirus pandemic and pretending he’s anti-war in response to the news that he insulted veterans. Jane Fonda talks about how her activism has changed over the years, Fire Drill Fridays and her fight against climate change and getting arrested during the Nixon administration.

John Lutz and Paula Pell talk about writing each other's characters in Mapleworth Murders.

Seth takes a break from breaking news to check in on President Trump quietly rolling back environmental legislations, ultimately harming the environment and disproportionately impacting people of color in the process. Then, Jake Tapper talks about getting feedback from veterans for his book-turned-movie The Outpost and how he and his colleagues are preparing for 2020 election night.

Seth talks to Jeff Goldblum about reuniting with Sam Neill and Laura Dern to shoot the latest Jurassic World movie and shares a story about one of the dangerous T-Rex props in the original Jurassic Park film. Then, he interviews Jason Sudeikis about his kids’ acting styles and the evolution of his character Ted Lasso.

On the second episode of Late Night Lit, "Late Night" supervising producer Sarah Jenks-Daly interviews two remarkable women in the world of literature. First, she talks with Raven Leilani, author of the New York Times bestselling novel "Luster." She then talks to Lisa Lucas, Executive Director of the National Book Foundation, and starting in January the director at Pantheon and Schocken Books.

Seth talks to actors J.B. Smoove and Busy Philipps.

Seth talks to new writer Jeff Wright about what's going on with TikTok, and then interviews Kenan Thompson about "Saturday Night Live" and his new podcast "You Already Know."