This is the second part of our three-part series Late Night Political Party, in which Late Night with Seth Meyers staffers reflect on what it's like to work on a comedy show in a truly unprecedented time in American politics. In this episode, field producer Amanda Cowper talks to the members of the show's production team: writer/director Mike Karnell, production designer Ellen Waggett and assistant Justin McGriff.

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Late Night Political Party, Part 2

Seth takes a closer look at a twice-impeached Trump turning against some of his closest allies as his White House gets packed up.Then, Anne Hathaway shares how exhilarating it was to star in one of the first films to depict life during the COVID-19 lockdown and talks about working with the risk-taking director Doug Liman.

Anne Hathaway | After Second Impeachment, Trump Begins Moving Out of White House: A Closer Look

Seth takes a closer look at the House voting to impeach President Trump for inciting the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, making him the first and only president in history to be impeached twice.Then, Rep. Andy Kim shares what led him to help clean up the aftermath of the Capitol insurrection, talks about the surreal experience he had returning to the Capitol and shares his thoughts on his colleagues who refuse to wear masks.

Rep. Andy Kim | Trump Is Now the Only President To Be Impeached Twice: A Closer Look

Seth takes a closer look at House Democrats calling on Vice President Pence to remove President Trump through the 25th Amendment as they prepare to vote on a resolution to impeach Trump.Neil Gaiman explains why quarantine boredom is bad for creativity and shares how peculiar it is for his twenty-year-old book to be adapted into a show and still feel of-the-moment.

Neil Gaiman | Trump Defends His Sedition Speech as Support for Impeachment Grows: A Closer Look

Seth takes a closer look at the Republicans who incited the violent insurrection at the Capitol telling everyone it's "time to move on" after House Democrats unveiled a text of impeachment calling for the removal of President Trump through the 25th Amendment.Then, sisters Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar talk about their book, "You'll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey," and share why their mom will not enjoy reading it.

Amber Ruffin & Lacey Lamar | House Democrats Move to Impeach Trump for Insurrection: A Closer Look

Seth takes a closer look at a majority of Republicans in the House and a handful of GOP senators tried to throw out the results of the presidential election even after a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol attempted to overthrow American democracy.Then, Bill Hader imagines how his SNL character Stefon would react to the COVID-19 pandemic and discusses the future seasons of Barry.

Bill Hader | Calls For Trump’s Removal Grow After Violent Insurrection at Capitol: A Closer Look

Seth takes a closer look at President Trump defending his possibly illegal phone call pressuring Georgia election officials to overturn his loss to Joe Biden.Then, Chelsea Handler talks about living by herself in Canada, her cleaning lady’s very intimate relationship with her dogs and why she’s no longer crushing on New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Chelsea Handler | Trump Falsely Claims Pence Can Overturn Election Results: A Closer Look

Seth takes a closer look at President Trump trying his hardest to get impeached again and prosecuted after he pressured the Georgia secretary of state to overturn election results.Then, Amy Poehler talks about why she wants to live in The Matrix, leaning into discomfort and her film Moxie.

Amy Poehler | Trump’s Phone Call with Georgia Election Officials Could Be a Crime: A Closer Look

Late Night writer Jeff Wright comes clean about why he’s jealous of Donald Trump.Then, Craig Robinson shows off his vintage Seth Meyers posters, talks about the secrecy behind The Masked Singer and responds to people asking him to prevent The Office from leaving Netflix.

Craig Robinson | The Wright Thing

To end 2020, Late Night Lit concluded that only one guest would be suitable to reflect on the year in books and how literature has nourished us during the pandemic. Luckily, Seth Meyers said yes. Late Night producer Sarah Jenks-Daly talks to Seth about the role of authors on Late Night. Plus, they pay tribute to one of Seth's favorite authors, the late John le Carré.Then, she talks to Late Night researchers Matt Reimann and Kat Spillane, who help out with all things related to literature on the show. They discuss what they've caught up on in 2020.Mentioned in this episode:Yaa Gyasi (who appeared on Late Night for "Transcendent Kingdom" and "Homegoing")"A Brief History of Seven Killings" by Marlon James"The Goldfinch" by Donna Tartt"Blacktop Wasteland" by S.A. Cosby"Mirror & The Light" by Hilary Mantel"Monogamy" by Sue Miller"The Vanishing Half" by Brit Bennett"Sea Wife" by Amity Gaige"Writers & Lovers" by Lily King"Missionaries" by Phil Klay"The Night Manager" by John La Carre"Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" by John La Carre"Slough House" by Mick HerronTa-Nehisi Coates (who has appeared many times on Late Night)"The Sympathizer" by Viet Thanh NguyenGeorge Saunders (who appeared on Late Night for "Lincoln in the Bardo")Helen Oyeyemi (who appeared on Late Night for "What Is Not")"Democracy in America" by Alexis de Tocqueville"The Labyrinth of Solitude" by Octavio Paz"The Theory of Moral Sentiments" by Adam Smith"Emma" by Jane Austen"Sense and Sensibility" by Jane Austen"Persuasion" by Jane Austen"Harry Potter" series by J.K. Rowling"Moby-Dick" by Herman Melville "Pachinko" by Min Jin Lee"Memorial" by Bryan Washington"Motherhood" by Sheila Heti“Slaughterhouse-Five” by Kurt VonnegutKurt Vonnegut's letter to his daughter Nanette (referenced on Gaslit Nation)"Fake Accounts” by Lauren Oyler 

Late Night Lit: Seth Meyers & 2020 Literary Reflections

Late Night writer Amber Ruffin performs a special Christmas song in an attempt to cheer up those who won't be able to make it home for the holidays.Then, Jimmy Fallon talks about The Tonight Show adjusting to the limitations of the coronavirus pandemic, reinventing pajamas and his fourth book 5 More Sleeps ‘til Christmas.

Jimmy Fallon | Amber Ruffin's 2020 Christmas Song

Seth takes a closer look at the president and his enablers continuing their attempt to end democracy just a month ahead of the end of the Trump administration.Mehdi Hasan talks about launching The Mehdi Hasan Show on Peacock from home during the coronavirus pandemic, calls for Trump to be held accountable for his attempt to steal the election and explains why the right-wing media is a "safe space" in its own right.

Mehdi Hasan | Trump Threatens Not to Leave White House on Inauguration Day: A Closer Look

Seth takes a closer look at the Republican Party and right-wing media still insisting there’s a way for Trump to subvert the will of the voters and remain in office.Then, Stacey Abrams discusses preparing for the upcoming Georgia Senate runoffs, expresses her concerns for Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue's support of Trump's false voter fraud claims and shares her expectations for voter suppression efforts in Georgia.

Stacey Abrams | Trump's Mar-a-Lago Neighbors Don't Want Him to Move There: A Closer Look

Seth takes a closer look at Trump and the Republican Party desperately attempting to dismantle our democracy, even after the Electoral College voted to make Joe Biden the next president of the United States.Then, the band The Chicks (Natalie Maines, Emily Strayer, Martie Maguire) wage their bets on who could drink Seth under the table, talk about their new album "Gaslighter" and reveal how close their sleuthing fans get while trying to decipher their lyrics.

The Chicks | Electoral College Formalizes Biden’s Win, Trump’s Loss: A Closer Look

Seth takes a closer look at President Trump live-tweeting Fox News and trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election while the coronavirus pandemic hits a new grim milestone.Jenny Slate shares a very important life update, then talks about the pet cemetery at her fiancé’s house and her book Little Weirds.

Jenny Slate | Trump Joins New Election Lawsuit as U.S. Hits Record COVID Deaths: A Closer Look

Seth takes a closer look at the Supreme Court rejecting a lawsuit seeking to block Pennsylvania from certifying its electoral votes for Joe Biden and the GOP attempting another Hail Mary pass to overturn the election results.Then, Aubrey Plaza talks about her movie "Black Bear," becoming a small town’s crazy woman and shares her tips for exploring Delaware.

Aubrey Plaza | Trump and Texas File New Election Lawsuit After Supreme Court Rejection: A Closer Look

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Late Night Political Party, Part 2

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