Ep 116. Thu, Jun 11, 2020 (Muriel Bowser, Brandy Clark)
- TV14
- June 11, 2020
On the 116th episode of The Late Late Show With James Corden's fifth season, which premiered on Thursday, June 11th, 2020, the host welcomed two special guests to his show: Muriel Bowser and Brandy Clark.
Muriel Bowser, the current mayor of Washington, D.C., was the first guest to join James on stage. Bowser discussed her recent efforts to rename a street near the White House after the iconic street mural "Black Lives Matter," in honor of the ongoing movement against police brutality and systemic racism.
As the first black woman to lead D.C., Bowser spoke about the importance of acknowledging the pain and suffering of the black community and working towards true equality and justice for all.
James and Bowser also discussed the recent protests in D.C. and how the city is responding to them, as well as the broader conversation around defunding the police and investing in more progressive models of community safety.
Following Bowser's interview, country music singer-songwriter Brandy Clark took the stage to perform her hit single "Who You Thought I Was." The song confronts the pressure she's faced as a woman in the industry to fit a certain mold and play a specific role.
Clark also sat down with James to discuss her career and the inspiration behind her music, which often tackles themes of heartbreak, identity, and self-discovery. She performed a stripped-down version of her song "Same Devil," which she co-wrote with iconic country performer Brandi Carlile.
Throughout the episode, James also welcomed various guests to engage in comedic sketches and interviews. Actress Madelaine Petsch joined him to play a game of "Spill Your Guts or Fill Your Guts," a recurring segment where celebrities must choose between answering personal questions or eating bizarre foods.
Additionally, comedian Whitney Cummings stopped by to chat about her recent projects and share some of her signature humor.
Overall, The Late Late Show With James Corden's season 5 episode 116 offered a diverse range of content, from serious discussions around social justice to lighthearted entertainment and laughter.
