Late Night with Seth Meyers Podcast Conan O'Brien, Jenny Slate | Newsom Hits Back at Trump After Arrest Threat: A Closer Look
Jun 12, 2025
Conan O'Brien, an Emmy-winning comedian and podcast mogul, shares stories about his transition from late-night host to podcaster and reveals some of his least favorite skits from writers. Meanwhile, best-selling author and actress Jenny Slate recounts her nightmare flight with a screaming cat and her emotional journey as an avid crier. They both reflect on the importance of silliness and authenticity in comedy, drawing from their rich experiences in the industry.
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Trump's Arrest Threat is Theater
- President Trump's threat to arrest Governor Newsom lacks a valid reason and seems more like political theater. - The deployment of federal troops to Los Angeles escalates tensions and symbolizes an abuse of power.
Newsom Warns Democracy at Risk
- Governor Gavin Newsom condemns the erosion of democratic checks and balances under Trump's regime. - The situation with federal troops in American cities evokes shock and disbelief akin to witnessing a constitutional crisis.
Troop Deployment Lacks Purpose
- The Trump administration's deployment of troops to California shows lack of planning and is mainly for spectacle. - Most deployed troops had no assigned mission, highlighting the deployment's haphazard nature.