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Episode Date: March 15, 2026

Saturday Night Lives March 14th episode opened with a timely cold open, parodying skyrocketing gas prices. James Austin Johnson as Donald Trump crashed the scene, delivering a monologue on current events. The skit starred Mikey Day, Ashley Padilla, Marcello Hernández, and Sarah Sherman as a struggling family, with Trump blaming high gas costs on the stock market. The bit highlighted economic gripes in a humorous way, with fans online praising the sharp satire. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[e-mail] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [e-mail]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/92336880973e19f5

This is your entertainment update for March 15th. Saturday Night Live kicked off its March 14th episode with a timely cold open parody. A family on a road trip dealt with skyrocketing gas prices, but James Austin Johnson crashed the scene as Donald Trump to deliver a monologue on. Current events. The skit starred Mikey Day, Ashley Padilla, Marcelo Hernandez, and Sarah Sherman as a struggling family. Trump burst in, riffing on his past campaign pledges like cheaper fuel and avoiding war.

He blamed the high gas costs on the stock market, joking that promises are just lies waiting to happen. Johnson tailored a punchline for the audience, linking the economy to host Harry Stiles and his old band One Direction. Stiles hosted the show that night and also performed as the musical guest. The bit highlighted ongoing economic gripes in a humorous way. Fans online praised the sharp satire, with many sharing clips from the segment right after it aired. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor, LinkedIn, the description. Headphones in a pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense. S-O-I-SoliPillow.com.