
Seth Meyers examines Obama’s joke that Trump made the White House look like Saddam Hussein opened a Cheesecake Factory, then riffs on Trump’s claims about solar panels and other campaign statements.
Monologues, interviews, and musical performances from the previous night.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
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Seth Meyers: Sharon Horgan, Justin Hartley
Daily Show: Host: Jordan Klepper · Guest: David Byrne

Seth Meyers examines Obama’s joke that Trump made the White House look like Saddam Hussein opened a Cheesecake Factory, then riffs on Trump’s claims about solar panels and other campaign statements.

The Daily Show examines allegations that Brent Taylor sent unsolicited nude photos, Trump’s fixation on crude insults and bodies, and the confusion surrounding Alaska’s two Dan Sullivans in the final stretch of the midterms.

Jimmy Fallon jokes about Trump’s comments on loving meat and his continued fixation on Senator Jon Husted, placing both moments in the final days before the midterm elections.

Jimmy Kimmel mocks Trump’s racist rhetoric, his refusal to endorse JD Vance, and Don Jr.’s chaotic public image while also riffing on food-safety news and the midterm campaign.

Sharon Horgan discusses Youth, the series she created and stars in, including the embarrassment of filming sex scenes she wrote for herself. She also talks about the awkwardness and creative control involved in writing intimate material for her own performance.
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David Byrne discusses his book and its wide-ranging exploration of culture, art, Kafka, Melville, lichens, and scientific research. He also reflects on rediscovering older ideas and the wisdom that can emerge from revisiting the past.

Jamie Lee Curtis talks about Newlyweds, tests her knowledge of horror movies, and performs a baby impression. She also discusses her long career in horror while trading affectionate jokes with Jimmy Fallon.
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Gavin Newsom discusses Trump’s election meddling, California politics, and whether he might run for president. He argues that a Democratic “blue wave” could reshape the midterms and talks about the national stakes of the campaign.

Justin Hartley discusses Tracker and recalls smelling like urine during a cameo on This Is Us with Seth Meyers. He also talks about working on television sets and the practical jokes and mishaps that shaped the experience.
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Jamie Campbell Bower discusses the continuing attention around his Stranger Things character Vecna and shows off prosthetics from Stranger Things and The Rings of Power. He also recalls how a joking video sparked fan theories about the series.
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Emma Roberts talks about getting married, raising a family, and returning to American Horror Story. She also breaks baseball cards with Jimmy Kimmel in a playful segment built around her collecting and sports interests.

Angèle performs “Love Triangle,” her U.S. television debut, from her new album Instinct.