Ep 39. 11/14/19 (Kamala Harris, Don Johnson, Sleater-Kinney)

On the November 14, 2019 episode of The Late Late Show with James Corden, viewers were treated to a star-studded lineup. Senator Kamala Harris, who was then a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination, joined James Corden for an interview about her campaign, her background, and her thoughts on current events.

Harris, who had announced her candidacy earlier in the year, was a familiar face on the talk show circuit by that point. She had previously appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, and The Late Show with Seth Meyers, among others. But her interview with James Corden offered a more relaxed and lighthearted atmosphere than some of her other appearances, with the host asking her about everything from her favorite music to her guilty pleasures.

After the interview, the show welcomed actor Don Johnson to the stage. Johnson, who is perhaps best known for his role on the hit 1980s cop show Miami Vice, was there to promote the new film Knives Out. Johnson has had a long and varied career, and he and Corden discussed everything from his early days as an actor to his current projects. Johnson even showed off his harmonica skills, playing a brief tune for the audience.

Musical guests Sleater-Kinney rounded out the episode's lineup. The band, which formed in the early 1990s and rose to prominence during the era of riot grrrl feminism, was promoting their album The Center Won't Hold. Sleater-Kinney has long been known for their energetic live shows and politically charged lyrics, and they didn't disappoint during their Late Late Show appearance. They performed two songs, "Can I Go On" and "The Future Is Here," both of which showcased their signature mix of punk rock and indie pop.

Of course, no episode of The Late Late Show would be complete without Corden's signature segments. The show opened with a monologue in which the host joked about everything from Donald Trump's impeachment inquiry to the new Disney+ streaming service. The episode also featured a segment called "Spill Your Guts or Fill Your Guts," in which Corden and Harris took turns asking each other tough questions or eating disgusting food (spoiler alert: Harris opted to eat a sardine rather than answer a question about Regis Philbin).

All in all, the November 14, 2019 episode of The Late Late Show with James Corden was a fun and engaging hour of television. With a mix of politics, entertainment, and music, the episode offered something for everyone, whether you were a die-hard Kamala Harris supporter, a fan of Don Johnson's classic TV show, or just looking for some punk rock energy to get you through the night.