The Town with Matthew Belloni

The ‘SNL’ Succession Sweepstakes

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Matt is joined by journalist, author, and 'SNL' expert James Andrew Miller to discuss whether Lorne Michaels will actually step down after the 50th anniversary of 'Saturday Night Live' in 2025 and, if so, who is best suited to replace him. They also discuss the state of the show, its struggle with political humor, and its lack of star power.

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Host: Matt Belloni

Guest: James Andrew Miller

Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez

Theme Song: Devon Renaldo

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