Trump vs. Canada, Paramount Settlement Saga, and Melania's Return
Summary
Kara Swisher is joined by comedian Roy Wood Jr. to discuss his CNN show, the WNBA dildo controversy, and Trump’s trade war with Canada. They analyze the stalled Paramount-Warner merger, Trump’s stock trades, and the Pentagon’s censorship of Stars and Stripes. The episode concludes with commentary on Trump’s health, his reconciliation with Michael Cohen, and Melania Trump’s public absence.
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Intro: Kara Swisher and Fred Armisen on Have I Got News For You
Politics, comedy, and the WNBA dildo incident
Comedy vs. News and interviewing Zohran Mamdani
Fred Armisen's trip to Amsterdam and cycling culture
Trump threatens 50% tariffs on Canada and Mark Carney's response
Paramount Skydance merger and uncertainty for TV staff
Independent creators, monetization, and production incentives
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Trump's stock trading grift and potential sports betting scandal
Pentagon reshaping Stars and Stripes newspaper
Melania Trump's absence and Michael Cohen interview
First Lady expectations and the Trump-Natalie Hart dynamic
Workplace dynamics and Karen firing arbitration win
Colonoscopies and Rosie O'Donnell guest hosting Jimmy Kimmel
WNBA disruptions, Beauty Shop spinoff, and outro
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