Late Night with Seth Meyers Podcast Amanda Seyfried | Trump Gives Himself an “A+++++” on Economy Amid Job Cuts and Rising Prices: A Closer Look
Dec 11, 2025
Amanda Seyfried, an Academy Award-nominated actress known for her roles in films like Mamma Mia! and The Dropout, shares her excitement over double Golden Globe nominations and quirky holiday rituals involving a duck and candles. She offers a glimpse into her life on a farm with 52 animals, mentioning her unconventional approach to naming them. Delving into her role as Ann Lee in The Testament of Ann Lee, Amanda discusses the intense preparation for authenticity, including woodworking and spinning yarn. Plus, she reveals her new hobby: learning magic tricks!
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Perception Gap On The Economy
- Seth Meyers highlights a stark gap between Trump's optimistic economic claims and Americans' lived experience of rising costs and job losses.
- Public opinion polls and economic data show broad dissatisfaction despite presidential praise.
Recent Job Cuts Are Significant
- The ADP report revealed an unexpected private-sector loss of 32,000 jobs, the steepest decline in over five years.
- Nearly 1.2 million jobs were cut year-to-date, the highest January–November total since 2020.
Necessities Are Driving Inflation
- The Consumer Price Index showed overall prices rising about 3% year-over-year with necessities like groceries and energy driving most increases.
- Home heating costs are projected to jump substantially, doubling the rate of inflation for some households.
