Craig Ferguson Talks Trump, Late-Night, and Celebrating America on CNN
Podcast: Obsessed: The PodcastPublished On: Sat Jun 06 2026
Description: 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
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