Desus & Mero on Why Their Showtime Show Is an Essential Stop for Every Presidential Candidate

And why their program is a 'palate cleanser' from Trump

Democratic presidential candidate Cory Booker appeared on the show in April. Jojo Whilden/SHOWTIME

June 11, 2019

There’s a new late-night talk show that will be an important part of the media tour for 2020 presidential election candidates. And if you’ve ever watched Desus & Mero, you know that it’s a show unlike any other that politicians have stopped by before.

Sara Jerde

@SaraJerde sara.jerde@adweek.com Sara Jerde is publishing editor at Adweek, where she covers traditional and digital publishers’ business models. She also oversees political coverage ahead of the 2020 election.