Late Night with Seth Meyers Podcast Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff & Lindsay Mendez | MAGA Stunned After Zohran Mamdani Charms Donald Trump in the Oval Office: A Closer Look
Nov 25, 2025
Daniel Radcliffe, famed for playing Harry Potter, joins Jonathan Groff, a Broadway star, and Lindsay Mendez, to discuss their experiences with the Tony-winning revival of Merrily We Roll Along. The trio shares hilarious behind-the-scenes stories, including their onstage mishaps and the emotional journey of watching their filmed performances. They also reflect on the challenges of tackling Sondheim's complex lyrics and how their friendship blossomed throughout the process. Plus, Lindsay's pregnancy adds a unique twist to their shared memories!
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Trump Undermines MAGA Scare Tactics
- Seth Meyers highlights how Trump's warm reception of Zohran Mamdani undercut months of MAGA scare tactics.
- The meeting showed Trump's personal charm can contradict his allies' prior attacks and narratives.
Trump Swooning Over A Charismatic New Friend
- Seth jokes Trump swooned over Mamdani like a giddy friend, likening it to a date with the varsity quarterback.
- He compares Trump's joy to finally meeting someone with charisma after being surrounded by "charmless goons."
Unexpected Public Defense From Trump
- Trump publicly defended Mamdani and suggested they agreed on many ideas, surprising conservatives.
- This conciliatory tone suggested Trump intended to help Mamdani succeed rather than attack him.