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Rubio Plays Peacemaker Between Trump and Pope Leo, Americans to Spend $38B on Mother's Day


This episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon features a variety of comedic segments, news, and guest interviews. Here are the main highlights from the show:

Monologue and News Highlights:

  • Mother's Day: Jimmy discusses the upcoming Mother's Day, noting that Americans are expected to spend a record $38 billion this year, and shares some humorous examples of less-than-ideal Mother's Day cards (0:09 - 1:47).
  • Political News: Jimmy pokes fun at Secretary of State Marco Rubio's recent visit to the Vatican to mediate tensions between President Trump and Pope Leo (1:50 - 2:53).
  • Odd News Stories: The show covers news about an Italian food manufacturer in New Jersey being sued for "tomato fraud" and Bath & Body Works releasing Star Wars-themed products (8:05 - 8:36).

Comedy Skits:

  • Dr. Will Brainer: Jimmy is joined by Dr. Will Brainer, a mental health expert who sings a bizarre song about finding peace by "berry picking in an open-toed sandal" while dealing with various criminal scenarios (2:53 - 7:56).

Sports and Special Segments:

  • F1 and the Kentucky Derby: Jimmy showcases a collaboration with Ford, where he attempts to attend both the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix and the Kentucky Derby in a single weekend. He interacts with Oracle Red Bull Racing drivers Max Verstappen and Isak Hajar (9:55 - 12:25) and takes an off-road trip in a Ford F-150 Raptor R (12:26 - 14:15).

Guest Appearances:

  • Jimmy introduces the evening's guests, including Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood, actress Molly Gordon (starring in The Sheep Detectives), and actor Daniel Dae Kim (8:54 - 9:43).

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