So Many Issues With Lukas

So Many Issues with Lukas is a live, late-night talk-show that covers all the most important, and ridiculous, headlines from politics to pop culture, hosted by Lukas Thimm. Through comedy, performance, lively panel discussions, and interviews, this show not only entertains but also educates the audience on the issues that matter… over cocktails, of course. You don’t have to change the channel to learn and laugh!

So Many Issues with Lukas has sold out consistently at Soho House New York, Chelsea Music Hall, and Paradise Club at the Edition Time Square. You can watch footage of performances, sketches, and interviews on Instagram or YouTube.

MSNBC's Stephanie Ruhle on misinformation, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, and Joe Rogan

Pew Research Center data, around 54% of U.S. adults report getting news from social media. Donald Trump sat down with Joe Rogan for over three hours. As Stephanie said, “People trust relationships, they do not trust information.” How must politicians adapt to the new media landscape? Also, did you know Stephanie has Trump's direct phone number?

RFK! Pete Hegseth! Tulsi Gabbard! Oh my! Let's take a look inside Donald Trump's cabinet

This year was the most unhinged year of our lives! And just like this year, Trump's cabinet for his second term will not be demure, it will not be mindful.

Happy Flag Day to the Alitos! Joe Biden puts his paws up and Chappell Roan makes America gayer!

As MAGA Republicans across the country, try to pass laws to ban the Pride flag and restrict LGBTQ rights, the United States of America is more LGBTQ and more PROUD than ever! Thank you, Gen-Z!

Alex Newell discusses overcoming hate and expressing themselves through fashion

There has never been more LGBTQ centered content in media, and yet anti-LGBTQ legislation and rhetoric is on the rise. Alex Newell is in the middle of the culture clash, so how do they deal with the extremes? Alex is also known for serving LEWKS because being fabulous is a part of their identity!

Sarah Pidgeon on The Wilds, Kathryn Hahn, & her Broadway debut in Stereophonic

Actress Sarah Pidgeon talks about her big break in Amazon's The Wilds and what it was like to film on location with her cast mates. She also discusses Hulu's Tiny Beautiful Things and how working with women has become her normal. Plus, she shares some insights into Stereophonic and what makes her nervous about Broadway!

Lukas Learns: AIDS Walk New York

I’m very grateful to be alive at now with all the modern medicine that allows me to live as, let's say, freely as I do.... But as we move forward, it’s important to look back and remember the struggle that people in our community endured and also recognize that the struggle continues for many. So, I decided to take a walk with the Gay Men’s Health Crisis for this installment of “Lukas Learns.”

Let's Chat TV: Lukas asks New Yorkers About Shows They're Watching

Though we are now more likely to stream episodes of The Office we’ve seen 517 times alone at 4am, TV will always bring people together! That is why I went to the place where so many young creative minds go to have their dreams of making it in the business die a brutal death, Washington Square Park – the campus of my alma mater, New York University, on the hottest f*cking day of the year.

Lukas’ personal issue for the night: his love life. Photo by Alex Mendoza.

Lukas talks to activist and writer Raquel Willis about LGBTQ Pride and the fight to protect Trans people. Photo by Alex Mendoza.

Lukas leads a panel of City Council Member Crystal Hudson, socialite Jarvis Derrell, and comedians Devon Walker and Marie Faustin. Photo by Alex Mendoza.

Disco Inferno Madonna style for the show opener! Photo by Alex Mendoza.

Lukas talks to Representative Jamaal Bowman about trying to lower living costs for Americans while also dealing with Republicans who are “not from here.” Photo by Alex Mendoza.

A very “adult” interpretation of “Tomorrow” from the musical Annie. Photo by Andrew Thomas.

The theme of the monologue: Just Say Gay! Photo by Alex Mendoza.

 

BUILD Brunch

Verizon Media’s BUILD Series takes its popular and extensive live interview show to the next level, adding a new, daily morning talk show “BUILD Brunch,” as BUILD Series continues its commitment to bring its fans closer to culture. Co-host Lukas Thimm brings his love of pop culture and politics front and center, leading interviews with a who’s who of today’s biggest stars.

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