that the country is in a better place than when we started this season. i think. in september there were headlines like will the president destroy democracy? and now i'm seeing headlines like will this be the most turnt-ass summer ever? time now for something totally different, "saturday night live" was back with a new episode over the weekend. "the queen's gambit" star anesthesia taylor green hosted with musical guest lil nas x. it was the first time that studio 8 h had a full live audience. long time cast members kate mckinnon, cicely strong, edie bryant opened the show replacing the usual sketch with the cast reflecting on the challenges of the past season. the four appeared teary-eyed hinting this could be their final "snl" curtain call. during weekend update pete davidson also sparked departure