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Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Trump Forgets His Presidential Terms While Claiming Other Candidates Need Cognitive Exams

This monologue from Late Night with Seth Meyers (May 4) focuses on recent political controversies and the broader economic situation under President Trump. The episode includes a comedic monologue followed by a deep dive segment titled "A Closer Look."

Key highlights from the monologue:

Trump's cognitive exam comments: Seth mocks Trump's recent claim that he "aced" cognitive exams during his three presidential terms (0:06-0:30).
Impeachment and rhetoric: Discussion regarding Trump's claims about his past impeachments and recent comments at a retirement community (0:34-1:05).
Humor on current events: Seth touches on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s social media post about rescuing a bird (1:06-1:41), Trump's golf game (1:45-2:00), and the cessation of operations at Spirit Airlines (2:38-3:00).

A Closer Look: Economy and Foreign Policy (5:16-18:21):

Rising costs and poll numbers: Seth highlights a Washington Post/ABC News poll showing Trump's disapproval rating hitting a record 62% due to rising fuel costs and inflation (5:40-6:20).
Political maneuvering: Analysis of Republican strategies to redraw congressional maps and implement new voter ID laws (7:35-9:58).
Spirit Airlines collapse: A breakdown of how rising fuel prices, tied to the conflict with Iran, led to the airline's shutdown, and the administration's attempts to deflect blame (10:06-16:05).
Project Freedom: Seth critiques Trump's "Project Freedom" plan for the Strait of Hormuz, describing the military situation as a "friendly blockade" that has failed to stabilize the region or lower gas prices (16:05-18:21).

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Trump's Latest Iran Threat, Eric Trump's Pentagon Grift, GOP Gerrymandering Backfires: A Closer Look

In this episode of A Closer Look, Seth Meyers examines several political controversies surrounding Donald Trump, focusing on his strategies and his family's business dealings.

Key Topics:

Failed Gerrymandering Strategy: Seth discusses how Republicans are expressing frustration over Donald Trump's aggressive gerrymandering efforts (2:36). Instead of securing long-term control, these actions backfired, leading Democrats to counter with their own redistricting plans in states like Virginia, putting Republican House seats at risk (3:46-4:24).
The Trump Family and Government Contracts: The segment highlights concerns regarding Eric Trump and his involvement with Foundation Future Industries, a robotics startup that secured a $24 million Pentagon contract. Seth critiques the optics of this deal, comparing it to ongoing political rhetoric regarding family enrichment (5:25-7:11).
The Iran Conflict and Economic Impact: Seth explores the domestic fallout from rising tensions with Iran, noting that the resulting instability in the Strait of Hormuz has led to significant price spikes for gas and fuel. He covers reports of a potential $500 million government bailout for Spirit Airlines due to these economic pressures, a move that has faced bipartisan backlash, including criticism from Ted Cruz (7:13-9:05).
Trump’s Response: Seth characterizes Trump's management style as erratic, likening his approach to a "degenerate gambler" as he threatens military escalation in the Middle East while simultaneously dealing with internal party anger over his political strategy (9:06-10:07).

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Trump Says He Wouldn’t Get Credit for Curing Cancer

The video features Seth Meyers' monologue from Late Night, where he covers various current events with a comedic spin, followed by a segment with writer Mike Scollins discussing the 2026 Academy Awards nominations.

Key highlights include:

Trump's State of the Union Address and Complaints (0:06-1:11): Meyers jokes about Trump's expected lengthy State of the Union address. He also highlights Trump's complaint about not receiving credit for his accomplishments, including a humorous take on Trump's hypothetical cure for cancer.

Trump's Comments on "Consequential Presidents" (1:16-1:29): Meyers critiques Trump's assertion that "crazed shooters only go after consequential presidents," specifically his reasoning about John F. Kennedy's "glamour."

News Segments (2:02-4:01): Meyers touches on various news items, including Kim Jong-un's re-election, Domino's Pizza targeting lower-income customers, a recall of meatballs with metal pieces, and Novo Nordisk reducing weight loss drug costs.

Late Night's 12th Anniversary (5:04-5:37): Seth Meyers briefly celebrates the 12th anniversary of Late Night.

Mike Scollins and the Academy Awards (5:51-9:49): Mike Scollins presents "Scywood Minute," a segment humorously discussing the 2026 Oscar nominations. This segment features playful roasts of Seth Meyers and exaggerated, fictional movie titles and scenarios.

Sunday, February 15, 2026

Stephen Colbert Teases Future Career Plans, Almost Injured an Audience Member with a Segway

In this video, Stephen Colbert and Seth Meyers discuss various aspects of their careers, shows, and personal experiences.

Here's a breakdown of the conversation:

Professionalism and Emmy Win (0:40-2:00): They start with a humorous exchange about seating etiquette on talk shows and a flashback to Colbert's previous appearance where he realized the importance of professionalism. Colbert shares his experience winning an Emmy, highlighting the staff's joy and the varying feelings associated with winning, losing, or not being nominated.

Strikeforce 5 Podcast & Charity Auction (3:00-6:20): The hosts discuss their camaraderie formed during the 2023 WGA strike through their "Strikeforce 5" podcast, which raised money for their staff. Colbert then talks about auctioning off items from The Late Show on eBay for World Central Kitchen, including a "stolen" U.S. Senate rug.

Segway Mishap & Office Mementos (6:25-7:20): Colbert recounts a humorous incident where he almost injured an audience member with a Segway, leading to a network ban. They also discuss the accumulation of gifted items in their offices.

Fan Mail & "Corrections" Segment (7:25-10:50): Meyers shares a funny anecdote about a wedding invitation sent to Colbert's PO box, leading to a discussion about Colbert's "Corrections" segment where fans point out his on-air mistakes.

Late Show Cancellation & Future Plans (10:55-15:00): Colbert addresses the cancellation of The Late Show, expressing sadness about leaving his colleagues and confirming the final show date as May 21, 2026. He then humorously teases his future career plans, neither confirming nor denying rumors about a Netflix deal, running for president, or writing a J.R.R. Tolkien book.

Dream Guest & Broadway Pitch (15:20-20:00): Colbert reveals his dream guest is the "American Pope," and they joke about past encounters with the Pope. Meyers pitches the idea of Colbert doing a Broadway show, specifically Oh, Mary.

Mutual Admiration (21:00-22:15): The conversation concludes with both hosts expressing mutual admiration and gratitude for their professional and personal relationship.