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January 9, 2020

Seth Meyers: Guest Rachel Maddow Discusses Iran's Retaliation Against the US



Rachel Maddow talks about fishing, early reports of retaliation from Iran and Trump’s rationale behind ordering a strike on an Iranian general.




Rachel Maddow’s Book, Blowout, Was Published with Perfect Timing



Rachel Maddow discusses the impeachment of President Trump, the oddly perfect timing of her book, Blowout, and her family’s attentiveness to her show.


January 9, 2020

Seth Meyers: Late Night Democratic Presidential Debate Round Six



Seth moderates another high-stakes debate between the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates.


January 9, 2020

The Daily Show: Iran Retaliates & Trump Outlines Next Steps



President Trump announces more sanctions in response to Iran’s retaliatory, non-fatal attack on American military bases in Iraq, while Fox News pundits still seem poised for battle.


January 8, 2020

Stephen Colbert - Monologue and Opening - 1/7/20

President Trump: "I Like To Obey The Law"



In today's edition of "Chair Chat" at the White House, President Trump appeared to back off his threat to target Iran's cultural sites.




John Bolton, Who Objected To Trump's Ukraine "Drug Deal," Says He Would Testify



Former National Security Advisor John Bolton, who famously called Trump's actions in Ukraine a "drug deal," has signaled that he will voluntarily testify if he is subpoenaed in the President's impeachment trial.




Meanwhile... Bonnaroo Announces Diverse 2020 Festival Lineup



America's premiere summer campout festival announced its 2020 lineup today and it's full of big names you'll recognize, and some that you might not.




Legal Weed, Chicago's Newest Local Delicacy



It didn't take long for the residents of America's second city to apply their unique local flavors to their now-legal cannabis products.


January 8, 2020

Seth Meyers: Guest Senator Elizabeth Warren

Sen. Elizabeth Warren Talks Julian Castro’s Endorsement, Kate McKinnon and Calling Donors



Senator Elizabeth Warren talks about Julian Castro endorsing her for president, Kate McKinnon’s impersonation of her and making calls to her grassroots donors.




Sen. Elizabeth Warren Discusses Iran, Avoiding War and Trump’s Impeachment Trial



Senator Elizabeth Warren discusses how she would deescalate tensions with Iran, how she would avoid war as president and the impeachment of President Trump.


January 8, 2020

The Daily Show: Trump Brings U.S. to Brink of War with Iran



The Trump administration gives muddled explanations of the reasoning behind the Soleimani assassination, while The Pentagon announces plans to withdraw troops from Iraq, then clumsily retracts the statement.


January 7, 2020

Stephen Colbert: Jane Fonda Gives Advice About Getting Arrested At Peaceful Climate Change Protests



Jane Fonda started "Fire Drill Fridays" as a way to raise awareness about climate change by joining young people to practice civil disobedience, and she gives Stephen a few helpful tips about getting arrested for protesting.


January 7, 2020

Stephen Colbert - Monologue and Opening - 1/6/20

This Is It Folks: Trump Can Wage War With No Understanding Of The Consequences



In his first Late Show monologue of 2020, Stephen Colbert breaks down the sequence of events that led to President Trump's strike on Iranian military general Qasem Soleimani.




Robotic Cats, "Pooptime Robot Pal" Among The Hot New Gadgets At C.E.S. 2020



Stephen didn't attend the Consumer Electronics Show this year, and you don't have to either! Here is The Late Show's rundown of the hottest new gadgets to debut at this year's C.E.S.




Hey Congress, U Up?



Twitter wasn't the only social media platform President Trump used to communicate with Congress about military action in the Middle East.


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