Stephen Colbert & Samantha Bee Score Emmy Noms In Midst of Trump-Era | THR News

The transcript discusses the impact of Donald Trump's political rise on the Emmy nominations for variety talk series. Shows like 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' and 'Full Frontal with Samantha Bee' gained nominations, while others like 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' and 'Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee' were left out. The political climate has influenced these changes, with Colbert and Bee leveraging their experience from 'The Daily Show'. The transcript also touches on controversies, such as Bill Maher's use of the N-word, and speculates on the potential outcomes of the Emmy Awards.

How did the political turmoil affect the nominations in the variety talk series category?

What is the significance of the 'Trump bump' in relation to the Emmy nominations?