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Michael Boyle

Michael Boyle is an entertainment and culture writer working primarily for /Film, with bylines in Paste, Slate, Digital Spy, Polygon, and more. You can find him talking about shows like The Bear, Succession, and The Simpsons on Twitter at @98MikeB.

Jon Stewart showing Stephen Miller with spray-on hair
THE BEST PEOPLE

Stewart Goes Scorched Earth on MAGA Maniac Stephen Miller

Stewart dug up an embarrassing 2018 photo of Miller during his roast.

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SNL, Colin Jost covering Stephen Miller
UH-OH

‘SNL’ Sounds Alarm Over Stephen Miller’s Growing Power

Colin Jost and Michael Che had a chilling take on Trump’s latest White House shake-up.

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James Talarico on SNL
BLUENAMI

Trump’s Dem Nemesis Crashes ‘SNL’ Cold Open

“Saturday Night Live” brought in a surprise guest to mock Trump—and take a swipe at its own predictable sketches.

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Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Jimmy Kimmel
BLUE TSUNAMI

Kimmel Laughs in Trump’s Face After Humiliating MAGA Defeat

Trump’s late-night foe recorded his show late so he could react in real time to the blue wave.

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The Daily Show, Jon Stewart stunned by Trump's speech
FINAL COUNTDOWN

Trump’s Incoherent Closing Message Leaves Stewart Speechless

“The Daily Show” star warned viewers not to get complacent about the polling data.

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SNL, Colin Jost on Donald Trump
BIZARRE

Colin Jost Shames Trump Over MAGA’s Midterm Catastrophe

“What the hell is going on?” Jost asked.

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Inde Navarrette and Shane Gillis
OUCH

‘SNL' Host Takes Brutal Shot at MAGA-Friendly Controversy

Inde Navarrette did not appear to appreciate Shane Gillis’ “SNL” monologue.

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SNL, Donald Trump in front of David S. Pumpkins' gang
BLUE WAVE INCOMING?

‘SNL’ Humiliates Trump Ahead of Epic Midterms Defeat

The cold open ran through a long list of recent Trump controversies.

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The Daily Show, Jon Stewart
REALLY?!

MAGA’s New Barack Obama Outrage Baffles Jon Stewart

Stewart sees the faux outrage as another sign that Team Trump is flailing pre-midterms.

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The Daily Show, Jon Stewart
‘LAYERS OF STUPIDITY’

Jon Stewart Sounds Alarm on Trump’s ‘Insane’ Putin Deal

Stewart unpacked Trump’s “illogical” sweetheart deal with Russia.

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