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This Week's Interviews | Kaitlan Collins, Jeff Hiller, Twin Temple, and Theo Baker

Aug 2, 2026 · 54m

Summary

Caitlin Collins discusses her experience at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where President Trump publicly insulted her, and reflects on the challenges of maintaining professional detachment while reporting. The episode also features interviews with actor Jeff Hiller, who talks about his Emmy nominations for *Pluribus* and *Widow's Bay*, and the band Twin Temple, who describe their "satanic doo-wop" sound and recent controversies.

Topics discussed

Sponsorship segments for milk and StreetEasy Introduction of correspondent Caitlin Collins Caitlin Collins on covering Trump and press dynamics Anecdote about Wolf Blitzer and maintaining composure Comedy bit: Jon Stewart plays Trump Discussion on press frustration and institutional accountability Reflections on Watergate, Epstein files, and press impotence Closing banter with Caitlin Collins and Toyota ad Toyota sponsorship segment Interview with Jeff Hiller on Pluribus and Widow's Bay Sponsorship segments for Ally and Meta Interview with Twin Temple on satanic doo-wop and music Sponsorship segments for Shopify and Whole Foods Interview with Theo on his book 'How to Rule the World' Closing sponsorships for Disney+, Mint, and NBA 2K27
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