Why the Late Night Talk Show Is Dead, and ‘SNL’ After Lorne

The Town with Matthew Belloni Podcast

Matt is joined by longtime media reporter Bill Carter to talk about Jon Stewart’s struggling talk show on Apple+, why the modern late night talk show isn’t working, and what these shows mean to their respective networks. Later they predict when Lorne Michaels will step down from 'SNL,' who will replace him, and what the cast will look like next year.

Host: Matt Belloni

Guest: Bill Carter

Producer: Craig Horlbeck

Theme Song: Devon Renaldo

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