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Taylor Swift vs. Sabrina Carpenter vs. Ariana Grande May Be the Year’s Juiciest Emmy Battle; Jason Bateman on His “Black Rabbit” and “DTF St. Louis” Nods As This Season’s Emmy Overachiever

Jason Bateman is a four-time Emmy nominee this year, via his roles on Netflix’s “Black Rabbit” and HBO Max’s “DTF St. Louis,” as well as for directing “Black Rabbit” and executive producing “DTF St. Louis.” We talk to him about being an Emmy overachiever, his career and what’s ne ... Show more

. 1h 2min

How Many Variety Series Will Win an Emmy This Year?; Also, “Top Chef” Host Kristen Kish How the People Around Her 'Helped Me Get to a Place Where I Felt Like My Best Self'

“Top Chef” host Kristen Kish discusses her caffeine consumption, her early cooking skills and how her fellow judges and the people around her “helped me get to a place where I felt like my best self.” Also, the Roundtable looks at the outstanding variety series race, which this y ... Show more

. 51min 58sec

'Widow’s Bay’ Has the Momentum, and Here's Why It Could Win Best Comedy; Also, “Tucci in Italy” Star Stanley Tucci on Why He Hasn’t Moved There

Stanley Tucci talks about Nat Geo’s “Tucci in Italy,” including how well he speaks Italian, his favorite region and why the dream of moving to the country is so hard. He also shares where the show is going next — and it’s not in Italy! Also, Gold Derby editor-in-chief Debra Birnb ... Show more

. 50min 5sec

Variety TV Critic Picks on What to Watch This Summer; Also, “Hacks” Star Hannah Einbinder and Star/Exec Producer Paul W. Downs on Their Next Projects — and If a Spinoff Could Ever Happen

“Hacks” stars Hannah Einbinder and Paul W. Downs (also co-creator and exec producer) on the show’s record-breaking Emmy nominations, whether there will ever be a Jimmy/Kayla spinoff, and what they’re up to next. Also on the roundtable, Variety TV critic Aramide Tinubu joins us to ... Show more

. 1h 8min

TV Academy’s Decision to Move 5 Categories out of the Emmy Telecast Causes Outrage; Also, ‘The Pitt’ star Noah Wyle on Saving Hollywood, Overzealous Fans and What’s Next for Dr. Robby

“The Pitt” star, executive producer and director Noah Wyle — Emmy-nominated three times this year — discusses the wild fan reaction to Season 2 and Dr. Robby’s storyline, as well as how “The Pitt” is showing how to keep production jobs in Los Angeles. But first, the Roundtable lo ... Show more

. 1h 2min