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‘Daily Show’ Host: What We’re Getting ‘Wrong’ About Trump

THE LAST LAUGH

Comedian, author, and rotating “Daily Show” host Michael Kosta talks about not falling into Trump’s traps and his new memoir “Lucky Loser.”

Matt Wilstein | Published Apr 09, 2025

Carrie Coon Responds to Meghan McCain’s ‘White Lotus’ Diss

ACROSS THE AISLE

The conservative pundit previously suggested she might boycott the popular HBO show over Coon’s Trump criticism.

Matt Wilstein | Published Apr 02, 2025

Comedy’s Garfunkel Goes Solo With Songs About Middle Age Sex

THE LAST LAUGH

Riki Lindhome talks about going it alone with a new solo album after nearly two decades as one half of the musical comedy duo Garfunkel and Oates.

Matt Wilstein | Published Apr 02, 2025

‘Adolescence’ Creator Teases ‘Possibility’ of a Season 2

ON THE HORIZON

“Let’s see how the figures are,” Stephen Graham said knowingly about the Netflix hit’s massive ratings.

Matt Wilstein | Published Mar 27, 2025

What Shocked ‘Surrounded’ Star Most About His MAGA Opponents

THE LAST LAUGH

Longtime progressive commentator Sam Seder tells The Last Laugh podcast that he had “literally no idea” what he was walking into when Jubilee Media invited him to debate 20 Trump supporters.

Matt Wilstein | Published Mar 26, 2025

Netflix Says Whether It Would Work With Disgraced Star Again

‘HAVE TO HAVE SOME GRACE’

The streamer’s CEO, Ted Sarandos, apparently has no hard feelings about the film’s star derailing their Oscar campaign.

Matt Wilstein | Published Mar 19, 2025

Comedian Who Hosted Trump: I’m No ‘Right-Wing MAGA Lunatic’

THE LAST LAUGH

The comedian and podcaster goes deep about laughing in Trump’s face, the “GOAT” who Netflix should roast next, and his oddly vulnerable stand-up special “Life.”

Matt Wilstein | Published Mar 19, 2025

Netflix Courts ‘Canceled’ A-List Actor for Next Celeb Roast

SMACKDOWN

The streamer has reportedly “informally approached” the star—and hasn’t received a no.

Matt Wilstein | Published Mar 18, 2025

Comedian Marc Maron Calls Bill Maher Trump’s ‘B***h’

‘THAT’S WHO YOU ARE?’

The popular podcast host also went after the more overtly MAGA comedians who he said have “sold” themselves to Trump.

Matt Wilstein | Published Mar 13, 2025

The Deeply Normal Person Behind TV’s Most ‘Insane Maniac’

THE LAST LAUGH

Edi Patterson, breakout star of “The Righteous Gemstones,” discusses the show’s huge surprise cameo—and opens up about her own radical transformation for the HBO show.

Matt Wilstein | Published Mar 12, 2025

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