Last Night on Late Night

Stephen Colbert jokes about the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Trump’s threats against the press, negotiations involving Iran, and the political spectacle surrounding the administration’s latest controversies.

Jimmy Kimmel’s monologue mocks Donald Trump’s clashes with the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, his administration’s political maneuvering, and the MAGA movement’s reactions to current events.

Seth Meyers examines Donald Trump’s repost of a 2004 article about The Apprentice before turning to current political news and the administration’s attempts to revive old narratives about Trump’s television career.

The Daily Show examines the firing of Navy Secretary John Phelan during a naval operation involving Iran, using the decision to question the administration’s judgment and the instability of its leadership.

Jimmy Fallon jokes about Trump’s marijuana policy, Iran’s leadership claims, the White House, and other political stories from the day, moving from the opening Take Your Child to Work Day joke into the administration’s latest news.

Elizabeth Warren discusses the independence of the Federal Reserve, Trump’s nominee to lead it, and the risks of political pressure on interest-rate decisions. She also explains why Congress should challenge the administration’s actions and describes the role she believes Democrats should play.

Ray Romano discusses playing a coach on season two of Running Point and reflects on getting older, family life, and his wife’s changing response to his attempts at romance. He also recalls hosting the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and talks about becoming a grandfather.

Charlize Theron discusses producing and starring in Apex, an action thriller set to premiere on Netflix, and describes the injuries and accidents that accompany her stunt work. She also talks about filming around snakes in Australia and how her children react to her work.

Ben McKenzie discusses cryptocurrency and his documentary Everyone Is Lying to You for Money, explaining why he believes the industry sells financial promises that ordinary people cannot trust. He also talks about his path from acting into financial and political commentary.

Kate Hudson discusses Running Point, including a call from co-star Chet Hanks while he was stuck in Colombia, and talks about aging, family celebrations, and the way she approaches getting older with less self-consciousness.

Michael Stipe discusses his upcoming solo album Michael Stipe and the process of developing a sound separate from R.E.M., describing the music as a new creative direction. He also reflects on songwriting, visual art, and the unusual inspirations behind the record.

Tracy Morgan discusses The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkens, his Peacock series with Daniel Radcliffe, and his comic approach to marriage and everyday life. He also jokes about colonoscopies, Cybertrucks, and the challenges of getting older.

Jorma Taccone discusses his new movie Over Your Dead Body and the absurd stories behind its production. He also talks about his Finnish name, his work with The Lonely Island, and the physical comedy involved in the film.

Noah Kahan discusses The Great Divide, his documentary, and an upcoming stadium tour that includes four sold-out nights at Fenway Park. He also reflects on the excitement and pressure of releasing new work while several major projects arrive at once.

Christian Hubicki explains his controversial Survivor 50 elimination and confronts Jimmy Fallon over the show’s outcome. He recounts his strategic ideas, the challenge that sent him home, and the disagreement that continued after the episode aired.

Michael Stipe performs “The Rest of Ever” with Louis Cato and the Late Show band.