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Rhiannon12866
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May 9, 2020
This weeks good news: a 101-year-old woman survives coronavirus, a Japanese aquarium asks people to video chat its eels, and South Korea brings back baseball.
The Daily Social Distancing Show: This Week's Good News
This weeks good news: a 101-year-old woman survives coronavirus, a Japanese aquarium asks people to video chat its eels, and South Korea brings back baseball.
May 8, 2020
Governor Andrew Cuomo says an increased infection rate among people who have been staying home is actually good news, because it means that personal safety decisions like wearing a mask will determine who else catches coronavirus in New York State.
Gov. Cuomo On Trump's Opposition To Blue State Bailouts: The Argument Is Nonsensical
The Governor of New York points out that the coronavirus is a national issue that crosses state lines and does not discriminate between people of any political party.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo Might Take A Cue From Robert De Niro In Future Press Briefings
There's only one actor fit to play New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in the movie that will one day be made about this crisis.
Stephen Colbert: Guest New York Governor Andrew Cuomo
Gov. Andrew Cuomo: There Is Good News In The NumbersGovernor Andrew Cuomo says an increased infection rate among people who have been staying home is actually good news, because it means that personal safety decisions like wearing a mask will determine who else catches coronavirus in New York State.
Gov. Cuomo On Trump's Opposition To Blue State Bailouts: The Argument Is Nonsensical
The Governor of New York points out that the coronavirus is a national issue that crosses state lines and does not discriminate between people of any political party.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo Might Take A Cue From Robert De Niro In Future Press Briefings
There's only one actor fit to play New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in the movie that will one day be made about this crisis.
May 8, 2020
The President won't be photographed wearing a mask, won't push states to follow the White House's own reopening guidelines, and is waging a war on information as he prepares to launch a bizarre "Star Wars"-inspired phase of his reelection campaign.
Christine And The Queens: "People, I've been sad"
All the way from Paris, Christine and the Queens reach out with this captivating performance of a song from the EP and short film "La vita nuova."
ESPN Orders Dozens More Episodes Of "The Last Dance"
ESPN's hit Michael Jordan docu-series, which has attracted big-name fans like Richard Kind, Pete Alonso and Neil deGrasse Tyson, is set to be extended to an incredible 142 parts.
Stephen Colbert - Monologue and Opening - 5/7/20
Trump's Valet Tests Positive For Covid-19 As His Campaign Prepares To Deploy Their "Death Star"The President won't be photographed wearing a mask, won't push states to follow the White House's own reopening guidelines, and is waging a war on information as he prepares to launch a bizarre "Star Wars"-inspired phase of his reelection campaign.
Christine And The Queens: "People, I've been sad"
All the way from Paris, Christine and the Queens reach out with this captivating performance of a song from the EP and short film "La vita nuova."
ESPN Orders Dozens More Episodes Of "The Last Dance"
ESPN's hit Michael Jordan docu-series, which has attracted big-name fans like Richard Kind, Pete Alonso and Neil deGrasse Tyson, is set to be extended to an incredible 142 parts.
May 8, 2020
Seth takes a closer look at the Trump administration testing themselves, but not you, for COVID-19.
Late Night with Seth Meyers is supporting City Harvest to help those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. City Harvest is New York Citys largest food rescue organization, working to end hunger throughout its communities by rescuing 66 million pounds of food each year and delivering it, free of charge, to hundreds of food pantries, soup kitchens and other community partners across five boroughs. Click the button on the above/below to donate or visit https://www.cityharvest.org/.
Seth Meyers - Trump and His Allies Have a Plan for Protecting Themselves, Not You: A Closer Look
Seth takes a closer look at the Trump administration testing themselves, but not you, for COVID-19.
Late Night with Seth Meyers is supporting City Harvest to help those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. City Harvest is New York Citys largest food rescue organization, working to end hunger throughout its communities by rescuing 66 million pounds of food each year and delivering it, free of charge, to hundreds of food pantries, soup kitchens and other community partners across five boroughs. Click the button on the above/below to donate or visit https://www.cityharvest.org/.
May 8, 2020
Seth Meyers' monologue from Wednesday, May 6.
Who I Miss: Late Nights Bianca Benevenga and Fred Hedemark
Seth takes a moment to talk about two crew members he misses working with while quarantining for COVID-19: Bianca Benevenga and Fred Hedemark, both of whom ensure Seths mic works and that his sound is recorded.
Seth Meyers: President Trump Didn't Wear a Face Mask While Touring a Face Mask Factory
Seth Meyers' monologue from Wednesday, May 6.
Who I Miss: Late Nights Bianca Benevenga and Fred Hedemark
Seth takes a moment to talk about two crew members he misses working with while quarantining for COVID-19: Bianca Benevenga and Fred Hedemark, both of whom ensure Seths mic works and that his sound is recorded.
May 8, 2020
Roy Wood Jr. chats with Avi Schiffmann, the 17-year-old who created nCoV2019.live, a data map that people are using to track coronavirus cases.
The Daily Social Distancing Show: 17-Year-Old Creates Coronavirus Tracker
Roy Wood Jr. chats with Avi Schiffmann, the 17-year-old who created nCoV2019.live, a data map that people are using to track coronavirus cases.
May 8, 2020
Baseball is back in South Korea, the Irish return a 173-year-old favor by helping Native Americans who are battling coronavirus, and Portland, OR, adjusts its Naked Bike Ride.
The Daily Social Distancing Show: South Korea Brings Back Baseball & Ireland Returns a Favor
Baseball is back in South Korea, the Irish return a 173-year-old favor by helping Native Americans who are battling coronavirus, and Portland, OR, adjusts its Naked Bike Ride.
May 8, 2020
A toilet flush is heard during a Supreme Court hearing and Trump gets defensive about PPE shortages with a nurse in the Oval Office.
The Daily Social Distancing Show: A Supreme Court Flush & Trump's Nurse Tiff
A toilet flush is heard during a Supreme Court hearing and Trump gets defensive about PPE shortages with a nurse in the Oval Office.
May 8, 2020
How college students are feeling about the switch to online classes, what theyre doing to celebrate graduation, and a look at the star-studded lineup slated to give video commencement addresses.
The Daily Social Distancing Show - College During Corona: Video Game Graduation & Zoom Bombs
How college students are feeling about the switch to online classes, what theyre doing to celebrate graduation, and a look at the star-studded lineup slated to give video commencement addresses.
May 8, 2020
Real Time with Bill Maher guests - Friday, May 8, 2020
Real Time with Bill Maher continues its 18th season Friday, May 8 (10:00-11:00 p.m. live ET/tape-delayed PT), with a replay at 11:31 p.m., exclusively on HBO.
Virtual interview guests include Libertarian congressman Rep. Justin Amash (MI-3); nationally syndicated columnist ("Savage Love), host of the Savage Lovecast podcast and founder of the It Gets Better Project, as well as ITMFA (Impeach the Motherfucker Already), Dan Savage; and conservative political commentator and columnist for the Swiss weekly magazine, Die Weltwoche, Amy Holmes.
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