Late Night with Seth Meyers Podcast A Closer Look Back: The Trump-Epstein Connection, Radioactive Wasps and LaBubus
Aug 18, 2025
Dive into the chaos of Trump’s rooftop wanderings and MAGA's identity crisis over Epstein files. The hosts hilariously contrast personal anecdotes with the absurdities of today’s news, including the bizarre comments about California's water. Enjoy a playful mix of dolphin impressions and reflections on drug pricing, alongside serious conversations about political contradictions. As they celebrate a decade of laughs, there's plenty of humor about gift-giving and the changing world around us.
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Relentless News Overload
- News cycles are increasingly relentless and absurd, forcing longer intros to process events.
- Seth Meyers highlights how constant chaos makes it impossible for audiences to absorb everything.
Keep Segments Concise
- Keep segments focused; long monologues are a contract requirement but risk overwhelming listeners.
- Use concise callbacks to recent events to help audiences catch up on fast-moving news.
Trump On The Roof Episode
- Seth and the producers recount Trump wandering on the White House roof and being lured down by firefighters.
- They use the episode to show how distracting odd presidential behavior competes with serious political news.