Late-Night TV: How Hosts, Writers Find Unique Ways to Tackle Trump | THR News

The transcript discusses how President Trump's actions have provided late night hosts with abundant material, leading to unique challenges for writers who strive to create original content. It highlights the approaches of different hosts like Seth Meyers, Trevor Noah, and Stephen Colbert in addressing political issues. Meyers focuses on avoiding repeated jokes, Noah uses his outsider perspective to offer unique insights, and Colbert employs storytelling to engage audiences. The camaraderie among late night shows is likened to stand-up comedy, where diverse perspectives and storytelling are key to standing out.

What challenge do late night writers face when creating content about President Trump?

• Ensuring their jokes are unique

• Competing with morning shows

• Finding enough material to cover

• Avoiding political topics

How does Trevor Noah's background influence his approach to American politics?

• He avoids controversial topics

• He focuses on local issues

• He uses his outsider perspective

• He mimics other hosts

What is a key factor that differentiates The Daily Show under Trevor Noah?

• A focus on sports

• A diverse team of correspondents

• Avoiding political content

• Shorter episodes

What is Stephen Colbert's strength as a late night host?

• His natural storytelling skills

• His focus on celebrity gossip

• His ability to avoid political topics

• His short monologues

How do late night hosts ensure they are not repeating content from rival programs?

• By shortening their shows

• By focusing on local news

• By keeping a log of tackled topics

• By avoiding political topics