EPISODE · Jun 6, 2026 · 40 MIN
Craig Ferguson Talks Trump, Late-Night, and Celebrating America on CNN
from Obsessed: The Podcast · host The Daily Beast
Craig Ferguson joins Matt Wilstein to discuss his new CNN series America on Purpose, why he’s “glad” his late-night show ended before the Trump era, why he thought he’d be fired after his iconic Britney Spears monologue, and the unscripted interview style that made The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson so memorable. Craig reflects on memorable guests like Robin Williams and Carrie Fisher, shares stories about becoming an American citizen, and looks back on pivotal moments from his career with the wit and honesty that made him a fan favorite. Follow Kevin Fallon on Instagram @kpfallon Follow Matt Wilstein on Instagram @mattjwilstein New episodes every Thursday, and Saturday; early drops on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What this episode covers
Craig Ferguson joins Matt Wilstein to discuss his new CNN series America on Purpose, why he’s “glad” his late-night show ended before the Trump era, why he thought he’d be fired after his iconic Britney Spears monologue, and the unscripted interview style that made The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson so memorable. Craig reflects on memorable guests like Robin Williams and Carrie Fisher, shares stories about becoming an American citizen, and looks back on pivotal moments from his career with the wit and honesty that made him a fan favorite. Follow Kevin Fallon on Instagram @kpfallon Follow Matt Wilstein on Instagram @mattjwilstein New episodes every Thursday, and Saturday; early drops on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NOW PLAYING
Craig Ferguson Talks Trump, Late-Night, and Celebrating America on CNN
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Dec 5, 2025 ·50m
Oct 9, 2025 ·33m
Oct 3, 2025 ·40m
Sep 11, 2025 ·31m
Aug 27, 2025 ·39m
Aug 18, 2025 ·54m