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Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
87 episodes
E01
Morris Chestnut
Wed, Jan 18 2023 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Comedian Leslie Jones debuts as guest host, Dulcé Sloan weighs in on Boston's statue honoring Martin Luther King Jr., and Morris Chestnut talks about "The Best Man: The Final Chapters
E02
Alexis McGill Johnson
Thu, Jan 19 2023 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Leslie Jones covers Rep. George Santos's lies, Roy Wood Jr. joins the Golden State Warriors at the White House, and Planned Parenthood CEO Alexis McGill Johnson discusses abortion rights.
E03
Charlamagne Tha God
Fri, Jan 20 2023 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
On Leslie Jones's last show as guest host, Desi Lydic breaks down the federal government's debt ceiling crisis, and Charlamagne Tha God discusses the importance of therapy.
E04
Mike Epps
Tue, Jan 24 2023 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Guest host Wanda Sykes covers Donald Trump's eulogy for a supporter, Roy Wood Jr. talks to passersby in England about American gun culture, and comedian Mike Epps discusses "The Upshaws."
E05
Katha Pollitt
Wed, Jan 25 2023 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Wanda Sykes covers the Senate hearing on Ticketmaster, Roy Wood Jr. explains why Disney World should have more racist rides, and feminist writer Katha Pollitt discusses reproductive rights.
E06
Nia Long
Thu, Jan 26 2023 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Guest host Wanda Sykes reacts to the U.S. sending tanks to Ukraine, Roy Wood Jr. profiles activists protesting "Cop City" in Atlanta, and actor Nia Long discusses "Missing" and "You People."
E07
Sherrilyn Ifill
Fri, Jan 27 2023 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Wanda Sykes advocates for income-based traffic fines, Roy Wood Jr. cashes in on patriotism, and civil rights lawyer Sherrilyn Ifill discusses the fight for equality and democracy.
E08
Ben Crump, Ibram X, Kendi and Nic Stone
Tue, Jan 31 2023 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Guest host D.L. Hughley examines the murder of Tyre Nichols with the Nichols family's attorney Ben Crump, and Ibram X. Kendi and Nic Stone discuss their book "How to Be a (Young) Antiracist."
E09
PJ Morton
Wed, Feb 1 2023 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
D.L. Hughley follows up on the Tyre Nichols case, Jordan Klepper attends a VIP Trump rally, and soul artist PJ Morton talks about his solo album "Watch the Sun."
E10
Domonique Foxworth
Thu, Feb 2 2023 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
D.L. Hughley covers Tyre Nichols's funeral and finds out how people are celebrating Black History Month, and NFL commentator Domonique Foxworth talks about protecting players' safety.
E11
Mac Phipps
Fri, Feb 3 2023 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Dulcé Sloan reacts to a child's accidental $1,000 Grubhub order, guest host D.L. Hughley examines the use of rap lyrics as evidence, and rapper Mac Phipps discusses "Son of the City."
E12
Raphael Warnock
Tue, Feb 7 2023 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Chelsea Handler discusses the demise of the Chinese spy balloon, Dulcé Sloan opts to avoid the extreme winter weather, and Sen. Raphael Warnock chats about "Put Your Shoes On & Get Ready!"
E13
Ashley Graham
Wed, Feb 8 2023 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Chelsea Handler criticizes Tucker Carlson's take on diversity and looks at the news with comedians Larry Owens, Matteo Lane and Sam Jay, and model Ashley Graham discusses body positivity.
E14
Alycia Baumgardner
Thu, Feb 9 2023 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Roy Wood Jr. covers the 2023 State of the Union address, Chelsea Handler looks at the bias against child-free women, and boxer Alycia Baumgardner talks about her super featherweight title.
E15
Lea Michele
Fri, Feb 10 2023 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Chelsea Handler looks at the Chinese spy balloon recovery efforts and talks to comedians Atsuko Okatsuka, Rosebud Baker and Bob The Drag Queen, and actor Lea Michele discusses "Funny Girl."
E16
Lizz Winstead
Tue, Feb 14 2023 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Guest host Sarah Silverman reacts to UFO theories, Roy Wood Jr. looks at the efforts to weaken child labor laws, and The Daily Show co-creator Lizz Winstead discusses Abortion Access Front.
E17
Maxwell Frost
Wed, Feb 15 2023 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Michael Kosta warns of Valentine's Day scammers, guest host Sarah Silverman discusses Nikki Haley's 2024 presidential bid, and Rep. Maxwell Frost talks about engaging Gen Z in politics.
E18
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Thu, Feb 16 2023 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Sarah Silverman looks at the GOP's definition of woke, Roy Wood Jr. and Desi Lydic discuss air travel woes, and NBA star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar talks about his post-playing career as a writer.
E19
Jia Tolentino
Fri, Feb 17 2023 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Sarah Silverman covers Kim Jong-un's name ban, Jordan Klepper visits Nikki Haley's presidential rally, and New Yorker writer Jia Tolentino talks about the profit model of political outrage.
E20
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Tue, Feb 28 2023 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Guest host Hasan Minhaj reacts to the Energy Department's COVID-19 lab leak theory, kids weigh in on the culture wars, and NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo discusses his family's foundation.
E21
Rebel Wilson
Wed, Mar 1 2023 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Guest host Hasan Minhaj reacts to the Fox News election fraud lawsuit, YouTuber Marques Brownlee tests various smart gadgets, and actor Rebel Wilson discusses her dating app Fluid.
E22
Hasan Minhaj's Daughter
Thu, Mar 2 2023 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Hasan Minhaj looks at the political blame game over the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, rants about Twitter before deleting his account and interviews his daughter on her birthday.
E23
Kevin O'Leary
Fri, Mar 3 2023 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Roy Wood Jr. discusses tooth fairy payouts, Hasan Minhaj explains the stupidity of modern-day financial scammers, and "Shark Tank" star Kevin O'Leary talks about the FTX crypto scandal.
E24
Mason Gooding
Tue, Mar 7 2023 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Guest host Marlon Wayans discusses the greatest hits from CPAC 2023 and the fight for reparations in California, and actor Mason Gooding talks about his role in Scream VI.
E25
Bomani Jones
Wed, Mar 8 2023 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Guest host Marlon Wayans looks at Fox News's selective use of January 6 footage, his "friend" 'Quon chops it up with Mayor Eric Adams, and Bomani Jones discusses his show "Game Theory."
E26
D-Nice
Thu, Mar 9 2023 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Guest host Marlon Wayans reacts to Tucker Carlson's scathing private texts about Donald Trump, asks New Yorkers about the 2023 Oscars and talks to DJ D-Nice about "Club Quarantine."
E27
Omar Epps
Fri, Mar 10 2023 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Marlon Wayans reacts to the Justice Department's report on racist policing in Louisville, KY, looks at funding for after-school programs and discusses "Nubia: The Awakening" with Omar Epps.
E28
Joe Biden
Tue, Mar 14 2023 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Guest host Kal Penn delves into the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, and President Joe Biden talks about engaging young people in politics and the state of America's partisan divide.
E29
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari
Wed, Mar 15 2023 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Guest host Kal Penn reacts to President Biden's flip-flop on oil drilling and looks at NASCAR's evolution, and Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari discusses climate change.
E30
Radhika Jones
Thu, Mar 16 2023 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Kal Penn covers the Pentagon blocking a Russian war crimes investigation, seeks a cure for the "woke mind virus" and talks to Vanity Fair's Radhika Jones about the magazine's Oscars party.
E31
Chasten Buttigieg
Fri, Mar 17 2023 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Kal Penn discusses a Florida-bound seaweed blob and looks at the obstacles facing young voters, and author Chasten Buttigieg talks about his young adult book "I Have Something to Tell You."
E32
Lindsey Graham
Tue, Mar 21 2023 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Guest host Al Franken reacts to the potential indictment of Donald Trump, and Senator Lindsey Graham talks about Russia's war in Ukraine, Trump's legal woes and more.
E33
Alan Ruck
Wed, Mar 22 2023 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Guest host Al Franken discusses the U.N. climate change report, rides along with New York City sanitation workers and chats with actor Alan Ruck about the final season of "Succession."
E34
Heather McGhee
Thu, Mar 23 2023 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Al Franken looks at one lawmaker's callous opposition to free school meals, Jordan Klepper visits a pro-Trump protest in New York City, and author Heather McGhee talks about "The Sum of Us."
E35
BenDeLaCreme
Fri, Mar 24 2023 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Al Franken reacts to the TikTok congressional hearings, refutes conservative fearmongering about funding the IRS and talks to drag queen BenDeLaCreme about anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.
E36
Ana Navarro
Tue, Mar 28 2023 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Guest host John Leguizamo reacts to the pension protests in France, looks at Latino underrepresentation in media and talks to "The View" cohost Ana Navarro about empowering Latino voters.
E37
Diane Guerrero
Wed, Mar 29 2023 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
John Leguizamo looks at the Republican response to the Nashville school shooting and has a dance-off with break-dancer Crazy Legs, and actor Diane Guerrero talks about representation.
E38
Princess Nokia
Thu, Mar 30 2023 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
John Leguizamo reacts to Mike Pence being ordered to testify before a grand jury about Donald Trump, and multi-hyphenate Princess Nokia discusses her EP "i love you but this is goodbye."
E39
Ritchie Torres
Fri, Mar 31 2023 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Guest host John Leguizamo breaks down the historic indictment of Donald Trump, dispels myths about the U.S.-Mexico border and talks to Congressman Ritchie Torres about gun reform.
E40
Cory Booker
Tue, Apr 4 2023 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Guest host Roy Wood Jr. reacts to Donald Trump's indictment and interviews a proponent of Florida's critical race theory ban, and Senator Cory Booker talks about police reform.
E41
Robin Thede
Wed, Apr 5 2023 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Jon Stewart returns to help Roy Wood Jr. break down Donald Trump's arraignment, Jordan Klepper interviews the courthouse crowd, and Robin Thede discusses "A Black Lady Sketch Show."
E42
Cedric the Entertainer
Thu, Apr 6 2023 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Guest host Roy Wood Jr. covers Donald Trump's post-arrest speech, Jordan Klepper checks in with Trump's die-hard supporters, and Cedric the Entertainer discusses "The Neighborhood."
E43
Jerry Craft
Fri, Apr 7 2023 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Roy Wood Jr. reacts to corruption allegations facing Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, questions whether college is worth the cost and chats with author Jerry Craft about "School Trip."
E44
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez & Betty Gilpin
Tue, Apr 18 2023 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Guest host Jordan Klepper reacts to the 2023 NRA meeting, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez talks about public health solutions to violence, and actor Betty Gilpin discusses "Mrs. Davis."
E45
Charley Crockett
Wed, Apr 19 2023 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Guest host Jordan Klepper looks at Ron DeSantis's feud with Disney, visits the country's largest gun show and chats with Charley Crockett about his album "The Man From Waco (Redux)."
E46
Gretchen Whitmer & Michael Shannon
Thu, Apr 20 2023 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Jordan Klepper delves into Fox News's settlement with Dominion, discusses Michigan's progressive turn with Governor Gretchen Whitmer and talks to Michael Shannon about "Waco: The Aftermath."
E47
Ryan Holiday
Fri, Apr 21 2023 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Guest host Jordan Klepper looks at America's "wrong place" shootings, delves into the toxic world of Andrew Tate and interviews author Ryan Holiday about "The Daily Stoic."
E48
Catherine Reitman
Tue, Apr 25 2023 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Guest host Desi Lydic reacts to Tucker Carlson's departure from Fox News, mentors the next generation of women leaders and chats with actor Catherine Reitman about her series "Workin' Moms."
E49
Yvette Nicole Brown
Wed, Apr 26 2023 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Desi Lydic breaks down President Biden's reelection campaign, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg talks infrastructure, and actor Yvette Nicole Brown discusses her show "Frog and Toad."
E50
Jameela Jamil
Thu, Apr 27 2023 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Desi Lydic covers Florida politics and extreme GOP lawmakers in Kentucky, Michael Kosta reports from a shark mating site, and actor Jameela Jamil discusses her podcast "Bad Dates."
E51
Sophia Bush
Fri, Apr 28 2023 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Desi Lydic discusses Tucker Carlson's reemergence, exposes the dark side of the wellness industry, and talks with actor and activist Sophia Bush about her West End play "2:22 A Ghost Story."
E52
Sasha Colby
Tue, May 2 2023 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Guest host Dulcé Sloan discusses Brittney Griner's vow to never play basketball overseas again, takes surfing lessons and sits down with RuPaul's Drag Race Season 15 winner Sasha Colby.
E53
Ian Bremmer
Tue, Oct 17 2023 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Guest host Michael Kosta examines Donald Trump's gag order, Jordan Klepper checks in with MAGA voters in New Hampshire, and political scientist Ian Bremmer discusses the Israel-Hamas war.
E54
Emily Oster
Wed, Oct 18 2023 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Ronny Chieng battles the world's hottest pepper, Michael Kosta covers the House speaker chaos and California classifying bees as fish, and author Emily Oster explains data-driven parenting.
E55
Rhiannon Giddens
Thu, Oct 19 2023 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Guest host Michael Kosta discusses President Biden's diplomatic visit to Israel and examines the wasteful bottled water industry, and Rhiannon Giddens talks about her album "You're the One."
E56
Jordan Jonas
Fri, Oct 20 2023 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Guest cohosts Michael Kosta and Ronny Chieng report on Donald Trump's former lawyer taking a plea deal, and wilderness guide Jordan Jonas talks about his connection with nature.
E57
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Tue, Oct 24 2023 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Guest host Desus Nice discusses the House GOP speaker contest, tests the credentials of "real" New Yorkers and chats with Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez about immigration reform.
E58
Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
Wed, Oct 25 2023 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Desus Nice discusses Rep. Tom Emmer's brief House speaker candidacy, Lewis Black weighs in on "The Golden Bachelor," and author Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah talks about "Chain-Gang All-Stars."
E59
Sydney Colson
Thu, Oct 26 2023 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Guest host Desus Nice discusses Rep. Mike Johnson's ascension to Speaker of the House, Michael Kosta delves into the spotted lanternfly conspiracy, and WNBA champion Sydney Colson stops by.
E60
D Smoke
Fri, Oct 27 2023 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Guest host Desus Nice discusses Justice Clarence Thomas's dubious RV loan, takes a critical look at taxpayer-funded sports stadiums and chats with rapper D Smoke about "Work Hard Play Hard."
E61
Nancy Mace
Tue, Oct 31 2023 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Guest host Charlamagne Tha God discusses President Biden's primary challenger, attempts to match people's political views to their appearance and chats with Congresswoman Nancy Mace.
E62
Rich Paul
Wed, Nov 1 2023 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Charlamagne Tha God discusses NYC Mayor Eric Adams crowdsourcing help, Michael Kosta explores the paranormal real estate market, and sports agent Rich Paul talks about his memoir "Lucky Me."
E63
Nikki Haley
Thu, Nov 2 2023 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Guest host Charlamagne Tha God discusses the rise of Islamophobia and anti-Semitism, Desi Lydic reports on a "Booty Patrol" truck, and 2024 GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley stops by.
E64
Doug Melville
Fri, Nov 3 2023 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Charlamagne Tha God covers Donald Trump Jr.'s testimony at his father's fraud trial, explains President Biden's low poll numbers and talks to author Doug Melville about "Invisible Generals."
E65
Joel Madden
Tue, Nov 7 2023 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Guest host Sarah Silverman discusses Donald Trump's combative court appearance, delves into the life and career of House Speaker Mike Johnson, and chats with Ink Master's Joel Madden.
E66
Cat Bohannon
Wed, Nov 8 2023 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Sarah Silverman reacts to 2024 presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s polling surge, looks for New Yorkers to get high with and chats with author Cat Bohannon about her book "Eve."
E67
Margo Price
Thu, Nov 9 2023 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Sarah Silverman reports on big wins for the Democrats on Election Day 2023, discusses protecting artists' rights in the age of AI, and chats with singer-songwriter and author Margo Price.
E68
Judd Apatow
Fri, Nov 10 2023 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Sarah Silverman covers the third Republican presidential debate with Dulcé Sloan and Desi Lydic, and Judd Apatow discusses producing "Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain."
E69
Lisa Leslie
Tue, Nov 14 2023 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Guest host Leslie Jones reports on Sen. Tim Scott dropping out of the GOP presidential primary, helps families avoid politics at Thanksgiving and sits down with WNBA star Lisa Leslie.
E70
Steve Kornacki
Wed, Nov 15 2023 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Leslie Jones covers the Supreme Court issuing an ethics code, Troy Iwata gets up close and personal with professional cuddlers, and NBC News political correspondent Steve Kornacki stops by.
E71
Allyson Felix
Thu, Nov 16 2023 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Leslie Jones reports on San Francisco's preparations for Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit, Desi Lydic covers the fighting in Congress, and Allyson Felix talks about her track career.
E72
Taika Waititi
Fri, Nov 17 2023 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Leslie Jones and Jordan Klepper cover Rep. George Santos's decision not to run for reelection, New Yorkers get in the holiday spirit, and filmmaker Taika Waititi discusses "Next Goal Wins."
E73
Vashti Harrison
Tue, Nov 21 2023 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Guest host Dulcé Sloan discusses President Biden's 81st birthday, hooks men up to a period cramp simulator, and talks with author and illustrator Vashti Harrison about her book "Big."
E74
John Oliver
Wed, Nov 22 2023 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Guest host Ronny Chieng discusses the worker revolt at OpenAI, introduces Donald Trump's very busy court scheduler and chats with "Last Week Tonight" host John Oliver.
E75
Jeff Jackson
Thu, Nov 23 2023 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Desi Lydic & Jordan Klepper host, commentary by John Leguizamo. Guest is Rep. Jeff Jackson (NC)
E77
Eric André
Tue, Nov 28 2023 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Guest host Michelle Wolf discusses King Charles III profiting off dead citizens, white women reveal their most white woman traits, and comedian Eric Andre talks about his book "Dumb Ideas."
E78
Da'Vine Joy Randolph
Wed, Nov 29 2023 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Michelle Wolf reacts to Jesse Watters's long-winded Thanksgiving story, Grace Kuhlenschmidt profiles an off-the-grid Manhattanite, and actor Da'Vine Joy Randolph discusses "The Holdovers."
E79
Mehdi Hasan
Thu, Nov 30 2023 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Michelle Wolf discusses Rep. George Santos's defiance in the face of expulsion, gets in on the reverse mortgage grift and talks to journalist Mehdi Hasan about his book "Win Every Argument."
E80
Stuart Fischbein
Fri, Dec 1 2023 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Michelle Wolf reacts to Elon Musk telling off advertisers, delves into America's costly childbirth system and talks with Dr. Stuart Fischbein of the "Birthing Instincts" podcast.
E81
S.A. Cosby
Tue, Dec 5 2023 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Guest host Charlamagne Tha God covers George Santos's expulsion from Congress, Spotify users defend their Wrapped results, and author S.A. Cosby talks about his book "All the Sinners Bleed."
E82
Robin Thede
Wed, Dec 6 2023 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Charlamagne Tha God examines how a second Donald Trump presidency could threaten democracy, Lewis Black looks back on 2023, and comedian Robin Thede talks about her film "Candy Cane Lane."
E83
Michael Rubin
Thu, Dec 7 2023 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Charlamagne Tha God reports on Donald Trump's one-day dictatorship vow, Michael Kosta refuses to bad-mouth Taylor Swift, and Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin talks about criminal justice reform.
E84
Jelly Roll
Fri, Dec 8 2023 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Charlamagne Tha God breaks down the fourth GOP presidential debate, offers alternative celebrity-in-chief candidates and talks to country artist Jelly Roll about his album "Whitsitt Chapel."
E85
Zoya Akhtar
Tue, Dec 12 2023 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Guest host Kal Penn covers Hunter Biden's tax evasion indictment, Grace Kuhlenschmidt reports on the "gay nutcracker" controversy, and director Zoya Akhtar discusses her film "The Archies."
E86
Vir Das
Wed, Dec 13 2023 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Kal Penn reports on Donald Trump's immunity case heading to the Supreme Court, Grace Kuhlenschmidt settles the abortion-rights debate, and Vir Das talks about his stand-up special "Landing."
E87
Mike Massimino
Thu, Dec 14 2023 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Kal Penn reacts to nations agreeing to move away from fossil fuels at the COP28 climate summit, Santa's in financial trouble, and astronaut Mike Massimino discusses his book "Moonshot."
E88
Taraji P. Henson
Fri, Dec 15 2023 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Kal Penn covers the GOP's impeachment inquiry into President Biden, Troy Iwata reports on exclusive holiday parties, and Taraji P. Henson discusses her musical film "The Color Purple."
Season 2
139 episodes
E01
Zanny Minton Beddoes
Tue, Feb 13 2024 4:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Host Jon Stewart returns to his place behind the desk for an unvarnished look at the 2024 election, with expert analysis from the Daily Show news team.
E02
Killer Mike
Wed, Feb 14 2024 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Jordan Klepper talks to rally goers for political underdog Nikki Haley and "one-day dictator" Donald Trump, Desi Lydic outlines Republican fears, and Killer Mike promotes his album "Michael."
E03
Joshua Green & Lashana Lynch
Thu, Feb 15 2024 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Jordan Klepper covers a not-so-special House election on Long Island, NY, journalist Joshua Green discusses his book "The Rebels," and actor Lashana Lynch talks about "Bob Marley: One Love."
E04
Cord Jefferson
Fri, Feb 16 2024 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Jordan Klepper covers a sex scandal in the Fulton County, GA, D.A.'s office, Grace Kuhlenschmidt swoons over adulterous presidents, and director Cord Jefferson discusses "American Fiction."
E05
Melissa Murray & Kate Shaw
Tue, Feb 20 2024 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Jon Stewart breaks down Tucker Carlson's deferential interview with Vladimir Putin, and "Strict Scrutiny" podcast hosts Melissa Murray and Kate Shaw explore the dangers of authoritarianism.
E06
Danai Gurira
Wed, Feb 21 2024 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Desi Lydic and Josh Johnson evaluate Donald Trump's sneaker line, Ronny Chieng takes advantage of Alabama's new embryo law, and Danai Gurira previews "The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live."
E07
Maite Alberdi
Thu, Feb 22 2024 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Desi Lydic covers the not-so-credible FBI informant working against President Biden, Michael Kosta visits "climate refuge" Duluth, MN, and director Maite Alberdi talks "The Eternal Memory."
E08
Jason Isbell
Fri, Feb 23 2024 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Desi Lydic analyzes Nikki Haley's so-called moderate views, Troy Iwata celebrates a day without smartphones, and Jason Isbell performs "Cast Iron Skillet" from his album "Weathervanes."
E09
Murtaza Hussain & Yair Rosenberg
Tue, Feb 27 2024 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Jon Stewart analyzes Israel-Palestine peace plans and the long-term impact of U.S. foreign policy with journalists Murtaza Hussain and Yair Rosenberg, and Jon bids farewell to a friend.
E10
Kwame Alexander
Wed, Feb 28 2024 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Ronny Chieng tells guest host Michael Kosta his plan to defeat Wendy's surge pricing, The Daily Show profiles 2024 candidate RFK Jr., and writer Kwame Alexander talks "This Is the Honey."
E11
Sloane Crosley
Thu, Feb 29 2024 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Michigan natives Michael Kosta and Jordan Klepper debate their state's primary, "Dr." Troy Iwata rates politicians' mental fitness, and writer Sloane Crosley discusses "Grief Is for People."
E12
Rex Chapman
Fri, Mar 1 2024 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Michael Kosta and Desi Lydic lament the Supreme Court's delay of Donald Trump's immunity case, Dulcé Sloan celebrates Black women, and Rex Chapman talks "It's Hard for Me to Live with Me."
E13
Jonathan Blitzer
Tue, Mar 5 2024 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Jon Stewart discusses Biden and Trump's recent visits to the Mexico border, how the GOP uses fear to advance their policy goals around immigration, and how the Democrats' struggle to deliver on their espoused values. "We're kinda in this doom loop where the border is the symbol of everything, but obviously, in a kind of commonsensical way, the only way to approach this broader problem is to deal with every aspect of the system." Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker staff writer and author of "Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here," discusses with Jon Stewart the political dynamics at play that are preventing comprehensive immigration reform from getting passed in the U.S.
E14
Yuval Noah Harari
Wed, Mar 6 2024 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Ronny Chieng explores the faux liberal policies of Kyrsten Sinema, who announced she's not seeking re-election, as well as the Trump team's push to court Black voters...with the help of A.I. Plus, Josh Johnson joins to discuss how Biden – and the Cookie Monster – are tackling shrinkflation on Sesame Street. "The world in which we live has been created by humans, and therefore humans can change it." Historian and bestselling author Yuval Noah Harari joins Ronny Chieng to discuss his new children's book, what evolutionary history can teach us about human responses like fears and cravings, and his concerns about AI and religions eventually being created by alien, non-human, intelligence.
E15
Chelsea Peretti
Thu, Mar 7 2024 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Ronny Chieng reports on Super Tuesday, including Nikki Haley's decision to drop out of the Republican race, Mitch McConnell endorsing Trump, and drama in American Samoa, where Democrats opted for the relatively unknown Jason Palmer over President Biden. Plus, Michael Kosta and Grace Kuhlenschmidt check in with updates on the uncommitted primary voters. Comedian and actor Chelsea Peretti stops by to chat with Ronny Chieng about her directorial debut, the appropriately titled "First Time Female Director." They discuss their bond as comics, the film premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival, and the most challenging parts of making a movie.
E16
Awkwafina
Fri, Mar 8 2024 4:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Ronny Chieng dives into the CDC's decision to drop COVID isolation guidelines, how the U.S. dodged blockades they funded to aid Gaza, and the TSA's plan to make airport security even more annoying with self-service checkpoints. Plus, Troy Iwata reports from the New York subway system, where National Guards are conducting bag checks for some reason? Actor and comedian Awkwafina stops by to talk with her friend Ronny Chieng about the projects they've worked on together, including her latest film "Kung Fu Panda 4," what it was like working with Jack Black, and her family's place in the culinary history of Queens. Plus, Ronny gives Awkwafina the chance to interview HIM about his iconic role as "Fish" in "Kung Fu Panda 4."
E17
Steven Levitsky
Tue, Mar 12 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Jon Stewart unpacks Biden's fired-up State of the Union and Katie Britt's disastrous GOP kitchen rebuttal, then calls bulls**t on conservatives branding themselves the party of "true American patriots" and wrapping themselves in the Constitution, while their leader Trump's rhetoric sounds more like an undemocratic king. Harvard University professor Steven Levitsky, co-author of the bestsellers "Tyranny of the Minority" and "How Democracies Die," joins Jon Stewart to talk about how the Founding Fathers shaped elected democracy through improvisation, the challenge of constitutional reform, and the importance of improving and evolving democratic institutions.
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Jane Marie
Wed, Mar 13 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Desi Lydic and Michael Kosta unpack the conspiracy theories around Kate Middleton's whereabouts after the royal family's photoshop flub. Plus, royal watcher Grace Kuhlenschmidt weighs in with updated photos of the missing Princess. Journalist and author Jane Marie sits down with Michael Kosta and Desi Lydic to discuss her new book "Selling the Dream," which dives into the world of Multi-Level Marketing. They go deep into the allures of MLMs, the top-down recruitment system, how they prey on the underpaid woman's American dream, and the difficulty the FTC has in combatting them.
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David Alan Grier
Thu, Mar 14 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Desi Lydic and Michael Kosta weigh in on RFK Jr. shortlisting Aaron Rodgers as his VP pick, South Dakota governor Kristy Noem doing sponcon for a Texas dentist, and Ronny Chieng calls on America to step up its misinformation game after the House passed a bill to ban TikTok. "It turns out, when you absorb all of humanity's knowledge, what you get is... you guessed it, unbelievably racist!" Lewis Black weighs in on the battle of woke vs. unwoke AI. From Elon Musk's anti-woke AI fail, to altered images of historical figures, Lewis Black has the solutions in the latest Back in Black. Tony Award-winning actor, comedian, and star of the new film "The American Society of Magical Negroes" David Alan Grier stops by to discuss how his latest project satirizes the "magical negro" trope in film and TV, his experience auditioning for those types of roles in Hollywood, and the enduring legacy of "In Living Color."
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Renée Elise Goldsberry
Fri, Mar 15 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Desi Lydic and Michael Kosta dive into Elon Musk taking his ball and going home after his interview with Don Lemon, Donald Trump painting himself as the "loneliest" president in history, and Boeing adding another airplane malfunction to the list. Plus, the Best F**kin' News Team covers Russia's presidential "election." "It's never too late to reinvent yourself." Tony Award-winning actor and singer Renée Elise Goldsberry, who stars in the comedy series "Girls5eva" on Netflix, stops by to give a peek at what Season 3 has in store, shares how the characters inspire her to keep dreaming and aspiring at any age, and how her music career is coming full circle with her debut album release later this year.
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Gary Clark Jr.
Tue, Mar 26 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Jon Stewart examines Donald Trump's deadline to come up with the $454 million bond in his civil fraud case and deconstructs investment talking heads like Kevin O'Leary calling Trump's actions a "victimless crime." Gary Clark Jr. sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss his new album "JPEG RAW." The Grammy Award-winning musician opens up about his candid new song "Habits," collaborating with Stevie Wonder and George Clinton, and how time spent alone gave him the freedom to branch out musically.
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Jim Sciutto
Wed, Mar 27 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Jordan Klepper tackles Trump's new branded Bibles and how right-wing media is rushing to blame the Baltimore bridge collapse on Democratic policy. Plus, Josh Johnson weighs in on Florida's social media ban for children under 14, and what this means for the rising generation of schoolyard bullies. CNN anchor, chief national security analyst, and bestselling author Jim Sciutto joins Jordan Klepper to discuss his new book "The Return of Great Powers" and the importance of communication with Russia and China, the crisis of education on supporting NATO, and how we can learn from history to avoid a nuclear world war.
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Byron Tau
Thu, Mar 28 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Jordan Klepper reports on Ronna McDaniel's short-lived stint at NBC News and the key question it raises: How should America deal with the people who denied the results of the 2020 election and stormed the Capitol on January 6th, 2021? "You can do small things to reclaim privacy and make sure that, you know, parties that don't need your data don't get it." NOTUS investigative reporter Byron Tau talks to Jordan Klepper about his new book, "Means of Control," which explores the culture of surveillance created through a mass market of user data to track and target people for advertising and, in some cases, more nefarious purposes. Tau also offers basic steps anyone can take to reclaim some privacy and protect their information.
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Huey Lewis
Fri, Mar 29 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Jordan Klepper takes on Biden's star-studded fundraiser at Radio City Music Hall, crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried's prison sentencing, and the new congestion pricing that is enraging New Yorkers, except for Grace Kuhlenschmidt, who has a foolproof plan for avoiding any traffic fees. In a new installment of In My Opinion, contributor Leslie Jones returns to The Daily Show to implore America not to make the catastrophic decision of electing Donald Trump. "We all realized, I certainly did, that this was going to be the career event of my life". Music legend Huey Lewis sits down with Jordan Klepper to discuss his new Broadway musical "The Heart of Rock and Roll", being part of the career defining "We Are the World", fumbling through producing his own music videos, and deciding which iconic records from 1984 he would F**k, Marry, or Kill.
E25
Lina Khan
Tue, Apr 2 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
39 min
Jon Stewart tackles the AI revolution and how its creators are promising a better future while building technology to make human workers obsolete. Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan joins Jon Stewart to discuss her work with the "small but mighty" government agency in protecting Americans against unfair business practices. They discuss the agency's antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, successes within the healthcare industry, and if there's an arms race between tech companies to wield control over artificial intelligence.
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Colin Allred
Wed, Apr 3 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Desi Lydic dives into Trump's billion-dollar loss on Truth Social, the future of abortion in Florida following two major rulings, and how the media can't stop talking about what a moment women's basketball is having. Plus, Josh Johnson and Desi try to decipher what happened at the three-point line when North Carolina took on Texas. Representative Colin Allred of Texas's 32nd District sits down with Desi Lydic to discuss running for Senate against Ted Cruz, his plans to protect and restore women's reproductive rights, the importance of paternity leave, and what's at stake in the upcoming election.
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Alison Brie
Thu, Apr 4 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Desi Lydic breaks down why Donald Trump and Fox News conservatives are losing their minds over Easter falling on the same day as Trans Visibility Day, and Michael Kosta finds a way to spin the negative news cycle into a win-win for both holidays. Actress Alison Brie stops by to discuss the mystery and dysfunctional family dynamics in her new Peacock series "Apples Never Fall," how working with so many talented women on "GLOW" inspired her to do more behind the camera, and what it was like working so closely with her husband Dave Franco on "Together," a horror film about a codependent couple.
E28
Sebastian Junger & Ken Harbaugh
Fri, Apr 5 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Desi Lydic unpacks Trump's attempt to change Nebraska's electoral vote system, why the New York Marathon is pissed at the MTA, and the upcoming solar eclipse. Plus, Ronny Chieng and Jordan Klepper have a good old-fashioned moon versus sun debate. "It's a tough time in America right now and we all have to pay attention to whether we stay a democracy or not." Sebastian Junger and Ken Harbaugh, executive producers and writers of the award-winning documentary film, "Against All Enemies," sit down with Desi Lydic to discuss the wave of veterans joining extremist groups. Particularly popular for offering a sense of purpose and mission, they examine the danger of trained veterans participating in January 6th, domestic terrorist groups under the cover of political parties, and Trump's blatant disrespect for veterans.
E29
Christiane Amanpour
Tue, Apr 9 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Jon Stewart checks in on the war in Gaza and interrogates how America's purported values stack up against its support of Israel. Plus, Ronny Chieng and Grace Kuhlenschmidt report from the eclipse's path of totality with startling different reports. "History is not always a great teacher. Leadership matters, and we are in a crisis of leadership in the world." CNN Chief International Anchor Christiane Amanpour sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss the unprecedented difficulty in covering the war in Gaza, the squashed Middle East peace process of the 1990s, and Muslim countries abandoning Palestinians. Christiane also discusses showcasing diverse viewpoints and opinions on her show, "The Amanpour Hour," including one Israeli woman who told her, "We must make friends with our enemies, otherwise we will keep dying."
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Alex Garland
Wed, Apr 10 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Michael Kosta reports on the aftermath of the solar eclipse as Google searches for "my eyes hurt" skyrocket. Plus, a new legal precedent is set by a verdict in Michigan, which found a school shooter's parents guilty. Also, Biden makes his appeal to young voters with a new student loan debt forgiveness plan, and Josh Johnson weighs in on just how much cash it'll take to sell the idea to young people. Donald Trump is changing his tune on abortion yet again, this time to attract voters in the 2024 election, while Arizona is turning to abortion laws from the 1860s. Award-winning director and writer Alex Garland sits down with Michael Kosta to discuss his new dystopian thriller "Civil War." The filmmaker talks about his intention to inspire conversation, why he chose to set the film in America, and the importance of journalism in a system of checks and balances.
E31
Vampire Weekend
Thu, Apr 11 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Michael Kosta tackles the Biden administration's new standard for limiting so-called "forever chemicals" in drinking water, the USPS's announcement to raise the price of postage stamps, and Democrats' call for Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor to retire. Plus, Troy Iwata joins to offer up some youthful options as her replacement. Michael Kosta sits down with the members of the Grammy Award-winning band Vampire Weekend, Ezra Koenig, Chris Baio, and Chris Tomson. The group discusses the story behind the cover of their new album, "Only God Was Above Us," being an iconic NYC band living in LA, and what inspired their podcast, "Vampire Campfire."
E32
Hanif Abdurraqib
Fri, Apr 12 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Michael Kosta reports on the fallout from Arizona's nearly complete abortion ban, sending the GOP into scramble mode. Plus, Jordan Klepper joins Kosta for an enlightening new segment, "Men Talk About Abortion." Are you a politician afraid of going viral for falling down the stairs? Worry no more! Stair Sherpa is the only app where you can request a beefy man in your area to carry you safely up and down any staircase. Nothing embarrassing about this! Cultural critic, poet, and best-selling author Hanif Abdurraqib joins Michael Kosta to discuss his new book "There's Always This Year" and how the game of basketball can illuminate our understanding of time, urgency, and mortality. Abdurraqib reflects on turning 40, how to reframe aging, the kind of ascension we should strive for, and how to utilize nostalgia as a tool for improvement.
E33
David E. Sanger
Tue, Apr 16 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Jon Stewart unpacks Iran launching missiles at Israel and resident Civil War historian Donald Trump claiming to be the solution. Plus, with Trump's criminal trial beginning, Desi Lydic, Ronny Chieng, and Josh Johnson go head-to-head to decide which persecuted martyr he resembles most. White House and National Security Correspondent David E. Sanger joins Jon Stewart to discuss his latest book "New Cold Wars." Sanger details how America's "arrogance" in the decades after the Cold War led to underestimating Russia's imperialistic plans, including its invasion of Ukraine, and how a similar pattern is unfolding with China. They also discuss how America's foreign policy track record might impact its role in simultaneous "new cold wars" with Russia and China.
E34
Mayan Lopez
Wed, Apr 17 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Dulcé Sloan kicks off her hosting week with difficult jury selection for Trump's criminal hush money trial and his long list of excuses for getting out of his court dates. Plus, Jordan Klepper Fingers the Pulse outside of the New York County Criminal Court, where a jury of Trump's supporters have already rendered their verdicts. Mayan Lopez, co-creator, writer, and star of the NBC sitcom "Lopez vs. Lopez," talks to Dulcé Sloan about the responsibility of being the only Latino-centered sitcom on TV right now. She discusses making her own name in comedy while working with her dad, playing a fictionalized version of herself, and using the show to have difficult conversations about family and identity.
E35
Orlando Bloom
Thu, Apr 18 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Dulcé Sloan takes on Nike's skimpy design for Team USA's women's track and field Olympians, Endless Shrimp comes to an end as Red Lobster considers bankruptcy, and Donald Trump visits a bodega in NYC as jury selection makes headway. Plus, Josh Johnson tries to wiggle his way into stardom by being selected for Trump's jury. Actor and adventure enthusiast Orlando Bloom chats with Dulcé Sloan about his new docuseries "Orlando Bloom: To the Edge," where he pushed himself to the limits in attempts to master wingsuiting, free diving, and rock climbing. They discuss how the experience helped him stay present, the spiritual journey he embarked on, and what it was like portraying himself on-camera.
E36
Brittney Spencer
Fri, Apr 19 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Dulcé Sloan reports on the latest Capitol Hill drama, where Marjorie Taylor Greene is waging a war against Speaker Mike Johnson, and Trump is asking Republican candidates for a cut of their campaign funds. Plus, intense media coverage of Trump's New York criminal trial just cost the court a juror and Troy Iwata weighs in on privacy concerns. Country singer-songwriter Brittney Spencer joins Dulcé Sloan for her first late-night interview to discuss how her debut album "My Stupid Life" is an invitation for everyone to love country music, the excitement of being a Black woman in country music at this moment, and what it was like to be featured on Beyoncé's cover of "Blackbird."
E37
Salman Rushdie
Tue, Apr 23 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Jon Stewart weighs in on the media's overblown coverage of Trump's criminal trial, from sketch-artist interviews to following his motorcade via helicopter, and how the airtime contradicts their stated goal to give him less airtime. Plus, Daily Show alum Jessica Williams surprises us with some joyful benefits of following the Trump trial story. "There is a fight about free expression in America too, at the moment and I feel like I'm in that fight, I have a dog in that fight." Esteemed author, Salman Rushdie speaks with Jon Stewart about his memoir, "Knife," recounting his brush with death along with the subsequent journey of healing and the fight for free expression currently happening in the United States from the ongoing protests on college campuses to critiques of Taylor Swift's music.
E38
Stephanie Kelton
Wed, Apr 24 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Jordan Klepper and Ronny Chieng tackle Jesse Watters labeling Trump being forced to sit in a courtroom for eight hours a day as cruel and unusual punishment and Joe Biden's controversial claim that his uncle was eaten by "cannibals" in New Guinea. Plus, Desi Lydic gives live updates on Trump's endless string of gag order hearings. Stephanie Kelton, bestselling author of "The Deficit Myth" and professor of economics and public policy, talks to Jordan Klepper and Ronny Chieng about changing our understanding of government spending through MMT, or Modern Money Theory. She also explains how the national deficit is not a number to be fearful of, but can be put to good use, and how government finance is far more flexible than you might think.
E39
Rep. Andy Kim
Thu, Apr 25 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Ronny Chieng and Jordan Klepper question just how "courageous" Speaker Mike Johnson is for finally allowing a Ukraine aid bill through the House, Pete Buttigieg forces airlines to pay back disappointed passengers, and Grace Kuhlenschmidt weighs in on teachers being allowed to carry guns in Tennessee. "I'm not going to let other people determine what I am or am not capable of accomplishing, simply because of the color of my skin and my last name." Rep. Andy Kim, of New Jersey's 3rd District, chats with Ronny Chieng and Jordan Klepper about his Senate run and Asian-American representation in politics, why working in Congress feels like "the world's worst reality TV show," and how America can solidify its role in the 21st century amidst growing neo-isolationism.
E40
Kyle Chayka
Fri, Apr 26 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Jordan Klepper and Ronny Chieng dive into Trump's double trials, as his lawyers argue to the Supreme Court that he should have complete immunity and David Pecker of "The Enquirer" airs out his dirty laundry. Plus, in the midst of an upcoming election, Trump hits up a construction site while denouncing Bill Barr's endorsement, and Michael Kosta joins to discuss why he should be above the law. As protests for Gaza ramp up on college campuses, the de-escalation effort doesn't seem to be...de-escalating. Ronny Chieng and Jordan Klepper break down the police crackdown, as well as politicians like Mike Johnson and Benjamin Netanyahu weighing in.
E41
Jonathan Haidt
Tue, May 7 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Jordan Klepper tackles Trump's collection of gag-order violations and the ongoing ass-kissing pageant for his VP pick, which includes South Dakota Governor and puppy executioner Kristi Noem. Plus, Michael Kosta stops by to give city folk a reality check about life on a farm. Jonathan Haidt, a social psychologist and professor of ethical leadership at NYU, joins Jordan Klepper to discuss his latest best-selling book "The Anxious Generation," which theorizes how the "rewiring" of childhood may be impacting young people's mental health. They talk about the influence of cell phones and social media, the loss of risk in childhood, and four norms that can give Gen Z kids a chance to have "a real human childhood."
E42
Lexi Freiman
Wed, May 8 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Jordan Klepper recaps his favorite Met Gala looks, Putin puts on his own night of dictator opulence at his inauguration, and Troy Iwata weighs in on the disturbingly dirty details of Stormy Daniels's testimony during Trump's criminal hush money trial. Lexi Freiman, author of "The Book of Ayn", sits down with Jordan Klepper to discuss writing about narcissism and the benefits of cancel culture. They talk about using specificity to reach a broad audience with satire, how shedding your ego can lead to enlightenment, what it means to be selfish, and how the voices in Freiman's head are both her biggest critic and target audience.
E43
Matt Damon
Thu, May 9 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Jordan Klepper dives into Governor Kristi Noem's disastrous PR attempt to clean up her book revelations about shooting a puppy and meeting Kim Jong Un, and RFK Jr.'s medical scare with a parasitic brain worm. Plus, Desi Lydic may or may not have fallen prey to RFK Jr.'s worm army. Tesla's stock price has plummeted over 40% this year, which is why they're relying heavily on the success of their latest robo-car release, the Cybertruck. In a new Back in Black, Lewis Black explains that between a massive recall, rusted metal, and a flesh-eating automatic trunk, it looks like the Cybertruck might be cyber-f**ked. Award-winning actor Matt Damon shares why he stepped behind the camera to produce the critically acclaimed documentary, "Kiss the Future," about Sarajevo's music scene, how one man convinced U2 to help keep the world's attention on the plight of Sarajevo during the Bosnian war, and how they fulfilled their promise to play a concert there helping bring people together after the war. Damon discusses how music and film can build empathy and dispel preconceptions that keep people more divided.
E44
John Della Volpe
Fri, May 10 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Jon Stewart tackles the media's obsession with Trump's hush money trial, while the GOP freaks out over Biden's new energy efficiency standards and a name change for the Boy Scouts. Meanwhile, Biden slows the flow of weapons to Israel, and after Trump shames Jewish Biden supporters, the Best F**kin' News Team stops by to give Jon a guilt trip. John Della Volpe, Harvard IOP polling director and author of "Fight: How Gen Z is Channeling Their Fear and Passion to Save America," joins Jon Stewart to discuss the Harvard Youth Poll. They talk about how economic stresses have been hard on Gen Z, whether the algorithm influences their opinions, and how the experiences of young people may differ from older generations.
E45
Ilana Glazer
Tue, May 14 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Jon Stewart digs into the trial of comically corrupt Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey, and in a new segment called "How Dumb Is You?" asks the senator how he got caught engaging in such obvious illegal corruption, while government officials like Nancy Pelosi, Richard Burr, and Roy Blunt have been getting away with legal corruption for years. "Babes" actor and writer Ilana Glazer sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss how her new film provides a much needed and accurate portrayal of pregnancy and motherhood. They talk about her bond with co-star Michelle Buteau, the struggle to get the film made, and how she spent Mother's Day as a new mom herself.
E46
Miranda July
Wed, May 15 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Desi Lydic reports on the latest updates from Trump's criminal trial, which has turned into a who's-who of wannabe vice presidents and political ass-kissers. Plus, an art installation connecting New York and Dublin turns into utter chaos, and ChatGPT debuts a flirty new voice to answer users that might just have Ronny Chieng and Josh Johnson sold on AI. Filmmaker, writer, actor, and artist Miranda July talks to Desi Lydic about how her new novel, "All Fours," is a coming-of-age story for any woman in her 40s who has "secret desires and anxieties about those desires and is wondering what's going on with her body and her marriage, and just her whole self." They discuss how many of the topics covered in the novel, like perimenopause, traumatic childbirth, and female sexual freedom, often go undiscussed, and July explains the difference between a "driver" and a "parker."
E47
Amy Ryan
Thu, May 16 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Desi Lydic tackles Biden & Trump's feisty calls for a pre-election debate without worm-ridden opponent RFK Jr., Michael Kosta proposes we use the presidential debate as a geriatric fitness test, and King Charles sees red in his first portrait as king. Academy Award and Tony-nominated actress Amy Ryan joins Desi Lydic to discuss receiving her third Tony Award nomination for playing Sister Aloysius in "Doubt: A Parable," and having only one week to prepare for the Broadway role. Ryan also alludes to a major plot twist in her Apple TV+ series, "Sugar," and how the show puts a spin on the classic noir detective narrative.
E48
Nick Offerman & Helen Rebanks
Fri, May 17 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Desi Lydic provides an update on Trump's criminal trial, where his lawyers' attempts to discredit Michael Cohen turned into a roast of the former president. Plus, Sen. Menendez throws his wife under the bus at his corruption trial, and Josh Johnson weighs in on Virginia schools reinstating their Confederate namesakes. "Raising food with your family, preparing that food with your family, and just going about the daily life on a farm, you suddenly don't need modern distractions." Farmer and author Helen Rebanks and her farmhand, who happens to be Emmy Award-winning actor Nick Offerman, sit down with Desi Lydic to discuss Rebanks's book "The Farmer's Wife," which celebrates the often-invisible work carried out by women around the world. They chat about the origins of their friendship, their favorite recipes, and how Offerman reconnects to his roots on the farm.
E49
Frank J. Fahrenkopf Jr.
Tue, May 21 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Jon Stewart dives into Harrison Butker's controversial speech, the subsequent Fox News outrage that he's being canceled, and how the real purveyor of cancel culture is Donald Trump and the MAGA movement, who censor and silence any Republican who dare criticize their boy King. Co-founder and co-chair of the Commission on Presidential Debates Frank J. Fahrenkopf Jr. talks to Jon Stewart about founding the commission with the goal of representing voters from a nonpartisan perspective, how the media has affected debates over the years, and Trump and Biden's decision to go around the commission for their upcoming presidential debates.
E50
Sebastian Junger
Wed, May 22 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Michael Kosta covers Trump not taking the stand during his hush money trial, Rudy Giuliani's new "tummy friendly" ground coffee company, an Australian billionaire demanding her portrait be removed from a museum, and Ronny Chieng defends Scarlett Johansson against ChatGPT nerds stealing her voice. "I was almost killed a number of times, which is different from the experience of dying." Sebastian Junger, author of "In My Time of Dying: How I Came Face-to-Face with the Idea of An Afterlife," joins Michael Kosta to discuss surviving an aneurysm and his new lease on life. He catalogs years of near-death experiences from surfing to war reporting, being faced with his dead father and the possibility of an afterlife, the terrifying nature of mortality and its ability to make life miraculous, and how the simple act of donating blood saved his life.
E51
JB Smoove
Thu, May 23 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Michael Kosta reports on a new poll from "The Guardian," showing that Americans believe the economy is shrinking, the stock market is down, and unemployment is at a 50-year-high. Plus, RFK Jr. issues an appeal to amateur traders on Reddit, and Trump claims that Joe Biden tried to assassinate him during the Mar-a-Lago raid two years ago. Thankfully, Josh Johnson joins to explain what's really going on behind the scenes at Biden HQ. "We take everything we've been through and we rearrange it to make you laugh." Comedian and actor JB Smoove sits down with Michael Kosta to talk about the final season of the hit series "Curb Your Enthusiasm." They discuss the differences between him and his character, Leon Black, making Larry David laugh, and how stand-up comedians are like therapists.
E52
John Legend
Fri, May 24 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Michael Kosta dives into Justice Sam Alito's collection of radical right-wing flags hung outside his house, Nikki Haley's backhanded endorsement for Trump, and daily weed use surpassing alcohol consumption. Plus, Troy Iwata unpacks the meaning of Alito's controversial flags. EGOT-winning artist John Legend sits down with Michael Kosta to discuss his new audio documentary "Afghan Star" about a singing competition show that created a cultural movement. Legend relays stories of people who risked their lives for music during Taliban control, the television show that unlocked opportunities for women and re-instilled a love of music in a whole generation. They talk about taking music and voting for granted, and how to channel this newfound appreciation into the 2024 election.
E53
Ken Buck
Tue, Jun 4 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Jon Stewart breaks down the response to Trump's guilty verdict from Joe Biden and the media, as well as the GOP's vow for revenge and hypocritical complaint about Democrats pursuing "political prosecutions." Plus, Jon pleads with the media to act a little more like the court system and examine evidence and reach conclusions, instead of wildly speculating on future realities. "The message of [the GOP] is really whatever Trump wants, having nothing to do with conservative principles." Former Republican Colorado Representative Ken Buck joins Jon Stewart to discuss his early resignation from Congress and why he doesn't align with the principles of the MAGA wing of the Republican Party. They talk about the shift of news media to entertainment, Trump's claims that everything unfavorable to him is "fraud," and whether Trump's hush money trial and verdict was a step toward eliminating corruption or a dangerous precedent of elected officials being targeted by the justice system.
E54
Marlon Wayans
Wed, Jun 5 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Ronny Chieng dives into President Biden's executive order to close the border ahead of the election, which has both sides of the aisle up in arms. Plus, Trump stammers when asked if he would declassify the Epstein files and X, a.k.a. Twitter, announces it will allow porn. Plus, Desi Lydic joins Ronny to discuss North Korea sending trash balloons to South Korea. "I think the best comedians talk about themselves, talk about their pain." Comedian Marlon Wayans joins Ronny Chieng to discuss his new comedy special "Good Grief." They discuss honoring his late parents' memories and processing grief through laughter, his advice for young comedians, and how he gets away with riffing on celebrities.
E55
Joel Kim Booster
Thu, Jun 6 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Ronny Chieng shares the latest news on Trump's felony conviction, which has him seeking revenge on Hillary Clinton. Plus, Marjorie Taylor Greene hates New York, a viral TikTok elicits discourse around shopping cart safety, and Troy Iwata provides updates on an Amazonian tribe ruined by Elon Musk's Starlink internet. Emmy-nominated writer, actor and comedian Joel Kim Booster joins Ronny Chieng to discuss the Netflix documentary "Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution", which explores the history of queer comedy and its impact on social change. They reminisce about when they met, the importance of addressing topics people expect to keep behind the curtain, stand-up as the only true meritocracy, and how comedy precedes mission when onstage.
E56
George Conway
Fri, Jun 7 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Ronny Chieng looks at Biden's trip to France to honor D-Day, Steve Bannon's prison date, Trump's VP vetting process getting underway, and Ron DeSantis and the GOP waging war on Pride month. "The way that Donald Trump is going to get beaten is at the ballot box, and I'm pretty confident he will be." Conservative attorney George Conway sits down with Ronny Chieng to discuss the criminal and civil cases against Trump, how the former president influenced him to leave the Republican party, and offers advice for Americans going into the upcoming election.
E57
Monica McNutt
Tue, Jun 11 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
It's Pride Month! While some corporations like Target are hiding their pride for the sake of loud conservatives, others are doing everything they can to virtue signal to consumers. Jon Stewart rips off the mask of corporate "values" and examines how corporations will perform caring about issues like DEI, climate change, or patriotism, as long as it means bigger profits, and how quickly they backtrack on those moral stands when it no longer suits their bottom line. "While Caitlin is fantastic and I think she's going to have an incredible career in the WNBA, there were women who were worthy of coverage prior to her, and I will not be silenced when it comes to that." Basketball analyst, host, ESPN reporter, and NY Knicks Radio analyst Monica NcNutt breaks down her viral debate with Stephen A. Smith about Caitlin Clark and the WNBA and discusses the larger underlying issues of gender, race, and class that impact the way people talk about women's basketball. She and Jon Stewart discuss the WNBA's journey to this moment of boosted popularity, and what new fans of the league should know about the women who have spent the last 30 years building it.
E58
Kevin Bacon
Wed, Jun 12 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Jordan Klepper tackles the Hunter Biden guilty verdict, as well as Justice Samuel Alito's wife, Martha-Ann Alito, caught on tape planning to fight Pride flags with more flags. Plus, Michael Kosta reveals how Governor Kathy Hochul's decision to scrap New York congestion pricing might have had something to do with the "Diner Effect." Award-winning actor Kevin Bacon sits down with Jordan Klepper to discuss his legendary acting career and latest films, "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F" and "MaXXXine." They talk about fearlessly playing villains, starring alongside the hilarious Eddie Murphy, and 80s horror films as thinly veiled morality tales. Plus, Bacon reveals the marriage advice he gives those asking about his 36-year relationship with Kyra Sedgwick, "Don't take marriage advice from celebrities."
E59
Jeremy O. Harris
Thu, Jun 13 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Jordan Klepper reports on Fox News and the GOP's conspiratorial reactions to Hunter Biden's felony conviction and why Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest is barring its world champ Joey Chestnut. Plus, Desi Lydic weighs in on the Republican Party's perennial unhappiness. Charlamagne Tha God argues that Democrats need to be more direct in their messaging if they want to win. Communicate authentically and candidly with their base, like Trump does with the GOP. Luckily, politicians like Rep. Jasmine Crockett, who clapped back at MTG, and Vice President Kamala Harris can provide a compass. Jeremy O. Harris, playwright of the critically acclaimed "Slave Play," talks to Jordan Klepper about making his directorial debut with the new HBO documentary "Slave Play. Not a Movie. A Play" and how he used the film as a platform for "theater supremacy." Harris also discusses bringing "Slave Play" to London, the type of uncomfortable experience he wants audiences to have at the play, and the importance of preserving the live theater medium, for both creatives and audiences.
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Maya Hawke
Fri, Jun 14 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Jordan Klepper reports on Biden's G7 Summit trip to Italy, Trump's appearance on Logan Paul's podcast, and Trump's first Capitol visit since January 6. Plus, Grace Kuhlenschmidt offers a woman's perspective on the Supreme Court's vote to protect access to the abortion pill. Actor and musician Maya Hawke sits down with Jordan Klepper to discuss her role in Disney's "Inside Out 2" and her new album "Chaos Angel." She reveals how she tapped into her own feelings to portray Anxiety, growing up with performer parents, and the different ways audiences can interpret her song "Hang in There."
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Rev. Dr. William Barber
Tue, Jun 18 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Trump called the RNC host city of Milwaukee a horrible place and is now trying to pass the insult off as a concern about crime. Jon Stewart digs into the Right's fearmongering obsession: crime in big cities. Republicans want you to believe that "lawless" Democrats are to blame, but when it comes to Democrat-run city crime, it turns out the guns are coming from red states. Protestant minister, social activist, and Yale Divinity School professor Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss his latest book, "White Poverty: How Exposing Myths About Race and Class Can Reconstruct American Democracy." Barber talks about the staggering statistics of poverty in America which have long been misrepresented, the need for politicians to pay attention to this huge portion of the population and mobilizing poor and low wage people of every race to vote, and leading the June 29th Mass Poor People's & Low-Wage Workers' Assembly and Moral March on Washington D.C.
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Rosalind Chao
Wed, Jun 19 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Desi Lydic and Ronny Chieng report on the Boston Celtics' record 18th NBA Championship win, which they'll be celebrating in Miami? Plus, in a special edition of Indecision 2024, the two go behind the campaigns of rage-baiting candidates like Senate hopeful Royce White, who's turned the race into an episode of "Jerry Springer," and Valentina Gomez, who hopes to become Secretary of State in Missouri by burning books and yelling at gays. Josh Johnson joins to suggest alternative career opportunities for these out-there candidates. Actor and star of Netflix's "3 Body Problem," Rosalind Chao, sits down with Desi Lydic and longtime friend Ronny Chieng to discuss his strange texting habits, Eastern vs. Western sci-fi tropes, "3 Body Problem" as a glimpse into our ill-fated future, and coaching Ronny on how to nail the American accent by repeating "I hate myself."
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Ebon Moss-Bachrach
Fri, Jun 21 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Ronny Chieng & Desi Lydic dive into Vladimir Putin & Kim Jong-un's lively boys trip in North Korea, the climate protester attack on Stonehenge and Taylor Swift's private jet, and Louisiana's new bill blurring the lines of church and state. Plus, Michael Kosta stops by to evaluate whether Republicans can handle the moral standards of the Ten Commandments. Emmy Award-winning actor Ebon Moss-Bachrach joins Desi Lydic and Ronny Chieng to talk about his character's evolution on the upcoming season of "The Bear." They discuss how he gets a chance to mouth off as Cousin Richie, his chemistry with the cast, and how he's preparing for his role as The Thing in Marvel's upcoming "Fantastic Four."
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Paul W. Downs
Tue, Jun 25 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
With Biden and Trump set to face-off in their first presidential debate of 2024, Michael Kosta is taking a look at each candidate's preparation. While Joe Biden is practicing being insulted at mock debates, Trump is lowering expectations, accusing Biden of doping, and making up some new words, like "refuttal." Desi Lydic and Troy Iwata weigh in with a debate over the best type of debate prep. Emmy-winning writer, actor, and co-creator of the hit Max series "Hacks" Paul W. Downs talks to Michael Kosta about his multi-hyphenate role at the show, what it means in comedy to be a "hack," how people outside of showbiz can relate to the character of Deborah Vance, and how The Daily Show brought him and his "Broad City" co-star Ilana Glazer into each other's lives.
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Peter S. Goodman
Wed, Jun 26 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Michael Kosta reports on WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's prison release, Alex Jones's shameless cash grab as his conspiracy network Infowars shutters, and a new Surgeon General advisory warning against, uh, gun violence? Plus, China one-upped America's lunar landing by visiting the far side of the moon, and Josh Johnson shares some advice on how the U.S. can reassert its supremacy. "Consumers are not going to save us from the vulnerabilities of the global supply chain. It's going to take regulation, it's going to take labor mobilization." Peter S. Goodman, New York Times global economics correspondent and author of "How the World Ran Out of Everything: Inside the Global Supply Chain," joins Michael Kosta to discuss American business and consumer reliance on a rickety supply chain, the need for anti-trust enforcement, and creating a more resilient supply chain that's not just optimized for big box retailers and investors.
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Sharon Lerner
Thu, Jun 27 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Michael Kosta reports on the highs and lows of yesterday's primaries, the Supreme Court's ruling that makes it easier for politicians to accept bribes as "tips," and AI's effect on the music industry as record labels scramble to protect their artists from fake tunes. Plus, a helium-leaking spaceship from Boeing has left two astronauts stranded, and Ronny Chieng joins with updates from the ISS. ProPublica reporter Sharon Lerner sits down with Michael Kosta to discuss her latest piece in collaboration with The New Yorker on 3M's use and concealment of forever chemicals. They talk about how the company's secrets came to light, where people can find forever chemicals, and what it takes to be a good investigative journalist.
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Lori Gottlieb
Fri, Jun 28 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Jon Stewart goes live after CNN's presidential debate to unpack Biden's senior moments and Trump's blatant lies. Psychotherapist and best-selling author of "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone" Lori Gottlieb joins Jon Stewart to discuss the impact of the debate on mental health and anxiety. They break down the difference between productive and unproductive anxiety during an election cycle, clashing with people on social media, how to deal with the existential fear perpetuated by news outlets, and in order to avoid anxiety, make sure you're not surrounded by assholes.
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A.J. Jacobs
Tue, Jul 9 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Jon Stewart has some concerns in the aftermath of Joe Biden's debate performance. Jon digs into the backlash to America's bed-wetting panic over Biden's incoherence, some of the president's recent slip-ups, the future of the Democratic candidate, and Biden's promise in an ABC interview with George Stephanopoulos to give "fighting fascism" his all.Joe Biden said he might drop out of the race if the "Lord Almighty" came down and told him to. So has anyone asked any divine beings their thoughts? Jon Stewart and The Daily Show News Team help deliver that godly message to Joe Biden from above. Journalist and best-selling author A.J. Jacobs joins Jon Stewart to discuss his new book "The Year of Living Constitutionally," which addresses a timely question: What does the Constitution actually say? He shares his insight on the Founding Fathers' mindsets, how they'd react to the current political system, and living by the legal document word for word, down to writing by quill.
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Aasif Mandvi
Wed, Jul 10 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Desi Lydic & Jordan Klepper cover Trump's contradictory tweet about Project 2025, President Biden's Parkinson's panic, and Gwyneth Paltrow's shitty house guest. Michael Kosta also helps Desi & Jordan get to the bottom of all of Biden's medical house calls. Polls show that Trump's support among Black voters is up almost 20 points from the last election, so Josh Johnson sat down with a panel of Black voters to ask, "Do we f**k with Trump?" Former Daily Show correspondent and star of Paramount Plus' "Evil" Aasif Mandvi reminisces with Jordan Klepper and Desi Lydic about some of his most memorable field pieces, from asking former Florida governor Rick Scott for a urine test, to nearly being arrested in a two-headed fish costume. He also discusses what it means for him to play a sexy character in the horror-comedy series "Evil."
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Elizabeth Dias & Lisa Lerer
Thu, Jul 11 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Desi Lydic and Jordan Klepper cover the latest news surrounding the Biden campaign, including a call from George Clooney for Biden to step down. Plus, they tackle Trump's latest rally ramblings, including his assertion that fentanyl is easier to get than groceries, and the problem with airports? Since the last election, Trump has been a big proponent of the Taiwan-based electronic manufacturer Foxconn's opening of a massive factory in Wisconsin, promising thousands of new jobs. But millions of taxpayer dollars and zero manufactured goods later, it seems like the people of Wisconsin have been Fox-conned. Ronny Chieng investigates. New York Times reporters Elizabeth Dias & Lisa Lerer sit down with Desi Lydic & Jordan Klepper to talk about their new book, "The Fall of Roe: The Rise of a New America." They discuss the conservative Christian movement to restore traditional families through abortion bans, why the overturning of Roe v. Wade blindsided Democrats, the long-term threats to IVF and contraception, and how the movement seized levers of power to influence law.
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Bill O'Reilly
Wed, Jul 17 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Jon Stewart unpacks the opening night of the RNC, where Republicans called for unity while attacking the Democrats' agenda, and J.D. Vance made his big reveal as VP candidate. Plus, Jon weighs in on Biden's feisty NBC interview with Lester Holt, and the flood of internet conspiracies in the wake of the assassination attempt of Donald Trump. Bill O'Reilly sits down with Jon Stewart, despite their differing ideologies, to discuss his new book "Confronting the Presidents." The two talk about political fanaticism following the assassination attempt against Donald Trump, whether we're experiencing a unique time of polarization, the danger of monetizing anger and hate speech, and debating the real-life consequences of the 2024 election in good faith.
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Scott Galloway
Thu, Jul 18 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Ronny Chieng recaps RNC night 2, including Lara Trump's many reminders of who her father-in-law is, Vivek Ramaswamy's weak appeal to Gen Z, and Sarah Huckabee Sanders's many minor tragedies. Plus, Michael Kosta says goodbye to the convention's short lived unity theme. Is Trump's running mate, Ohio Senator J.D. Vance, capable of serving as Vice President of the United States? And most importantly, how do we feel about his facial hair? Jordan Klepper and Desi Lydic join to offer their expert analysis. NYU Professor, entrepreneur, podcast host, and bestselling author Scott Galloway talks to Ronny Chieng about his latest book, "The Algebra of Wealth." He touches on tips for young people wishing to build a nest egg for themselves, but also points to a larger system run by senior politicians that repeatedly funnels wealth toward boomers at the expense of younger generations. He stresses the importance of electing officials who represent the average age of the electorate and can actually relate to the issues faced by today's young middle class.
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Indecision 2024: The Republican National Convention
Fri, Jul 19 2024 2:30 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Host Jordan Klepper provides live coverage of the Republican National Convention.
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Pete Buttigieg
Tue, Jul 30 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Jon Stewart tackles Joe Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race, new presumptive nominee Kamala Harris, and the reactions on both sides, from a re-energized Democratic party to flailing Republicans' flimsy coup claims. Plus, Josh Johnson on the right's new strategic talking points against Harris, which range from sexist all the way to racist. "What's the point of having a conversation if you're not speaking to people who don't already agree with you?" Pete Buttigieg talks to Jon Stewart about why he goes on Fox News, the significance of President Joe Biden stepping aside to make room for Kamala Harris as the presumptive Democratic nominee, the possibility of being vetted for vice president, and his thoughts on Trump's own VP pick, JD Vance.
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Jon M. Chu
Wed, Jul 31 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Ronny Chieng zooms in on the white guys who are fired up for Kamala Harris and finds out why the Democrats are calling Donald Trump & JD Vance "weird." Plus, Grace Kuhlenschmidt gets the scoop on those childless cat ladies Vance has been trash-talking. The heat is kicking our ass more than usual this summer. In an all-new "Back in Black," Lewis Black takes a look at what climate change is up to now, from soda cans exploding on airplanes to the tourists who are finding out why Death Valley is called that. "Chasing your dreams is a routine, it isn't a goal or a destination." Director Jon M. Chu sits down with Ronny Chieng to discuss his new book, "Viewfinder: A Memoir of Seeing and Being Seen." They talk about how Jon cast Ronny in "Crazy Rich Asians" after spotting him on The Daily Show, reimagining the American Dream and his advice to young dreamers, and why he was drawn to direct the Wicked Witch's backstory in the upcoming film adaptation of "Wicked."
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Black Pumas
Thu, Aug 1 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Ronny Chieng tackles Trump's painful attempt at Black voter outreach, which included insulting Black journalists and accusing Kamala Harris of not being Black. Plus, Megan Thee Stallion declares "Hotties for Harris" at an Atlanta campaign rally, and Michael Kosta has a plan to keep the Democrats' newfound excitement going. Grammy-nominated band Black Pumas performs "Gemini Sun" from their latest album, "Chronicles of a Diamond."
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Adam Kinzinger; Hong Chau
Fri, Aug 2 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Ronny Chieng tackles Donald Trump's continued attacks on Kamala Harris's racial identity, this time citing... Mindy Kaling's Instagram? JD Vance handles his own race problems with a lukewarm defense of his wife against white supremacists, and Ronny runs down Harris's options for a running mate, who, as Desi Lydic explains, absolutely cannot be a woman. "If you have a right to vote in this country we should make it as accessible and easy for you to vote. If you can't win, then go out and get better ideas to get people to vote for you." Former GOP Congressman Adam Kinzinger sits down with Ronny Chieng to discuss Power the Polls, a national non-partisan effort to recruit the next generation of poll workers to ensure safe and fair elections for all voters. They talk about the social and political divisiveness of Congress, why Republicans feel threatened by voting access, and why "old school" Republicans should consider supporting Kamala Harris. Oscar-nominated actor Hong Chau joins Ronny Chieng to discuss her latest film, "The Instigators," and her incredible career in Hollywood. They talk about her luck in being discovered by directors for roles, being in the spotlight as an introvert, her incredible journey from Vietnam to America, and trying Ronny's wife's famous Banh Bo cake.
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Roxane Gay
Tue, Aug 6 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Michael Kosta covers all things Olympics, including an American runner who won by a hair, a pole vaulter with interfering genitalia, and an Algerian boxer whose womanhood is challenged. As the election grows closer, RFK Jr.'s bear carcass dump has him securing his place as the weirdest candidate, and Desi Lydic reveals other confessions we can expect from him.
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Ed Helms
Wed, Aug 7 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Michael Kosta gets to know Tim Walz, the Minn. governor Kamala Harris chose as her running mate. While the Trump campaign claims the vice presidential candidate will "unleash hell on earth," Democrats love his political record and "Midwestern dad af" vibes. Plus, Josh Johnson weighs in on why Walz is the "right type of white guy" for this race. Jordan Klepper heads to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to ask Trump supporters how they're handling Biden dropping out, Harris jumping in, Vance and Walz as VP candidates, and having to retire the "F**k Joe Biden" chant. Actor, writer, producer, and former "Daily Show" correspondent Ed Helms sits down with Michael Kosta to discuss his podcast "SNAFU" about history's most famous screw-ups. They talk about the FBI break-in that inspired the second season of "SNAFU," Betty Metzger, the Washington Post journalist who exposed the FBI's excessive surveillance, visiting "The Daily Show" after 18 years, and how the recognition of the show impacted him and helped a fellow castmate get into the RNC.
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Barbara McQuade
Thu, Aug 8 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Michael Kosta on Tim Walz's debut at Philadelphia's rowdy Harris rally, the GOP struggle to find an attack line on the new VP candidate, and Republicans descending into tampon turmoil. Plus, Troy Iwata investigates why Trump is calling Harris and Walz communists and discovers other secret commies. With Kamala Harris now the nominee, conservatives are breaking out their old standbys: racism and misogyny. In a new installment of "In My Opinion," Charlamagne Tha God refutes the right's claims that Harris is a DEI hire who lies about her race, and calls on the media to help filter out the bulls**t. University of Michigan Law School professor and former U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade joins Michael Kosta to discuss her new book, "Attack From Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America." She explains how "disinformation" — the deliberate use of lies — is different from misinformation, how tactics like declinism and nostalgia are being used by the far-right in the current election cycle, and how regular Americans can take control by advocating for social media regulations and staying media literate.
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Hannah Berner
Fri, Aug 9 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Michael Kosta on Joe Biden's big comeback, why Donald Trump is having a crowd-measuring contest with Martin Luther King Jr., the astronauts whose 10-day mission is turning into eight months, and Elon Musk's legal temper tantrum. Stand-up comedian Hannah Berner talks to Michael Kosta about her new Netflix special, "We Ride at Dawn," the fine line between bachelorette trips and cults, and the benefits of more creative avenues available to women pursuing a career in comedy. Berner and Kosta also bond over their common tennis-to-comedy career paths.
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Mark Cuban
Tue, Aug 13 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Donald Trump thought he was cruising to victory against Joe Biden, but now he's facing a hard fight against Kamala Harris. Jon Stewart looks at Trump's half-hearted attempts to adjust to the new challenge and wonders if he's hatching a devious plan to help Biden take back the nomination, January 6th style. Entrepreneur and minority owner of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks, Mark Cuban, joins Jon Stewart to discuss disrupting the healthcare industry as co-founder of Cost Plus Drug Company. They discuss Silicon Valley's goals of anointing Trump as CEO of America and serving as board members, the unpredictable future of AI, how Elon Musk utilizes X (formerly Twitter) algorithms to control the global discourse, and how drug price transparency has changed the future of our healthcare system.
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Gabby Thomas
Wed, Aug 14 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Desi Lydic tackles Donald Trump's glitchy interview with Elon Musk on X, in which a slurring Trump announced plans to close the Department of Education, played '90s pop culture trivia with Vladimir Putin, and revealed his new celebrity crush. On the heels of the Paris Olympics, three-time gold medalist Gabby Thomas joins Desi Lydic to discuss her big wins for Team USA, a moment she spent five years training for. They talk about her mom's heartwarming reaction and lifelong encouragement, how Thomas's Harvard degree in neurobiology informed her athletic preparation and self-care, and advocating for equal access to healthcare through volunteer work in Texas.
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Mark Duplass
Thu, Aug 15 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Desi Lydic watches the leaked Project 2025 training videos and discovers the secret right-wing plan for transforming government, undoing climate rules, and eliminating all pronouns from the English language. Plus, the people who made them are a little weird and have close ties to Donald Trump, despite his denials. Featuring an exclusive Daily Show Project 2025 video made just for Trump. America's democracy may not be the strongest, but it is the oldest! Grace Kuhlenschmidt explores the drawbacks of having a gerontocracy by chatting with UC Irvine neuropoietic researcher Mark Fisher, who explains how the brain deteriorates and what's really covered on a cognitive test. Plus, she visits Congressman Maxwell Frost for a younger politician's perspective. Actor, writer, producer, and director Mark Duplass talks to Desi Lydic about his second Emmy nomination for his role on the Apple TV+ series "The Morning Show," how the stress of live TV is the key to his performance, and his character's evolution going into Season 4. He also discusses why he continues to value making indie TV and film and his personal connection to the theme of mental health in his latest project, "Penelope."
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Brittney Cooper & Rebecca Traister
Fri, Aug 16 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
With Republican strategists begging Trump to stop the insults and focus on the issues, Desi Lydic watches his "intellectual" speech on economic policy — which inevitably goes off the rails into a rant about Joe Biden's ice cream choices, Kamala Harris's laugh, and the problem with Tic Tacs. Plus, Troy Iwata on why Tic Tacs really do explain inflation. "We have to believe in things that we have not seen before in order to bring them about." Rebecca Traister, New York Magazine writer-at-large and author of "Good and Mad," and Brittney Cooper, Rutgers University professor and author of "Eloquent Rage," join Desi Lydic to discuss channeling anger as well as faith surrounding the election to motivate action. They talk about the unreasonable expectations that come with Kamala Harris breaking down firsts in her presidential campaign, how the Right portrayed their views of women at the RNC, and how Tim Walz can solve America's daddy issues.
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Gretchen Whitmer
Tue, Aug 20 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
The Daily Show is in Chicago for night one of the DNC. Michael Kosta covers what to expect this week, including vague nightly themes, unsubstantiated rumors of surprise celebrity appearances, and a recycled Biden platform. Plus, Grace Kuhlenschmidt reports on a giant inflatable IUD and Jordan Klepper stops by to teach Tim Walz a thing or two about pandering to local crowds. To kick off night one of the DNC, former Chicago resident Jordan Klepper and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker take a tour of the city they love. They talk history, food, sports, and culture. And of course they stop for a drink or three along the way. "There's a lesson in every tough story." Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joins fellow Michigander Michael Kosta during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago to discuss her bestselling book, "True Gretch: What I've Learned About Life, Leadership, and Everything in Between." She shares how taking on Donald Trump earned her the nickname "Big Gretch," bridging the gap between her constituents as governor, serving as a co-chair for the Harris-Walz presidential campaign and swing-state strategy.
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Lauren Underwood
Wed, Aug 21 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
The Daily Show is in Chicago for the DNC. Desi Lydic recaps the biggest moments of night one, including Hillary Clinton's crowd breaking into a familiar chant, conservatives obsessing over Kamala Harris's smile, and Joe Biden giving an energetic speech that went way past everyone's bedtimes. Plus, Troy Iwata hunts for the perfect "Thank You" card for Biden. "If we want to make sure that we can all access high-quality, comprehensive healthcare, including reproductive healthcare, we have to go vote." Lauren Underwood, representative of Illinois's 14th District and co-founder of the Black Maternal Health Caucus, sits down with Desi Lydic in Chicago to discuss speaking at the DNC on opening night, her experience working closely with Kamala Harris to address and advance maternal healthcare with the Momnibus Act, the key to combating the anti-woman policy agenda of conservatives like JD Vance, and the parallels between her work and her favorite reality show.
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Wes Moore
Thu, Aug 22 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
The Daily Show is in Chicago for the DNC. Jordan Klepper recaps the second night, from an electric roll call featuring Lil Jon to headliners Barack and Michelle Obama delivering soaring rhetoric while also hitting below the belt. Plus, Desi Lydic has notes for the delegation from Illinois, and Ronny Chieng reveals the insults Democrats have coming next for Trump. Gov. Tim Walz isn't only Kamala Harris's running mate, he's also America's dad. So to land one of the most coveted interviews at the DNC, Grace Kuhlenschmidt is trying every trick in the dad-bait book, from giving away the movie Rudy on Blu-Ray to asking if anyone can show her how to use a stud finder. "Nothing is given. Everything is earned." Maryland Governor Wes Moore joins Jordan Klepper to discuss utilizing the DNC to reach an undecided audience and earn their votes in the upcoming election. They talk about investing in a ticket that embodies fighting for freedom, how Kamala Harris's policies incorporate her work from the Biden administration, the differing images of patriotism between the right and the left, and Harris's role as a partner in support of Maryland, from improving employment rates to lending a hand after the Baltimore Key Bridge collapse.
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The Daily Show Live: DNC
Fri, Aug 23 2024 3:30 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Jon Stewart closes out the last night of the DNC live from Chicago with a recap of the convention, including Kamala Harris's spotlight moment, Oprah's cat lady cam, and a roster of speakers as diverse and contradictory as the Democratic party itself. Jon also shows Dems what real joy looks like and tries to make sense of Fox News's convention coverage. After a week at the Democratic Convention in Chicago, Jon Stewart and the Best F**king News Team share their thoughts on the party's embrace of small town values, which apparently means patriotically loving God and baking lots and lots of pies to give to neighbors. Kamala Harris didn't just fall out of a coconut tree. The Democratic candidate has led a full and shockingly normal life. From her birth in a year that makes her a very normal age to be president now, to a classic college job at McDonald's, to her time in the senate barely getting noticed for anything, Kamala is breaking with recent presidential tradition by being totally f**king normal.
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Yuval Noah Harari
Tue, Sep 10 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
With the election rapidly approaching, Jordan Klepper catches up on the latest stories in the presidential race, including recent polling, JD Vance swimming in a t-shirt, and Dick Cheney's surprising endorsement of Kamala Harris. Plus, as Harris and Trump prepare for their first debate with starkly different approaches, Grace Kuhlenschmidt joins to break down the Republican candidate's "weaving" tactics. Historian and best-selling author Yuval Noah Harari sits down with Jordan Klepper to discuss his new book, "Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI." They talk about how people deal with an overflow of information, whether or not AI is an existential threat, the importance of human understanding in bureaucracy, and why there's still hope.
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Steve Ballmer
Wed, Sep 11 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Jon Stewart goes live after the first presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Filled with face-offs over abortion access, border control, and for some reason eating cats? Jon breaks down what this all means for the election. Former Microsoft CEO, LA Clippers owner, and founder of USAFacts Steve Ballmer joins Jon Stewart for a live conversation following the Trump-Harris debate to discuss why he launched his website, USAFacts, as a nonpartisan resource for people to understand the scope, context, and efficacy of the government's spending. They also talk about the ways in which democracy and capitalism influence each other, and how that relationship might need more checks and balances, especially when it comes to healthcare and labor.
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John Heilemann
Thu, Sep 12 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Jordan Klepper unpacks the debate aftermath including Trump's insistence that he won, Taylor Swift's Kamala Harris endorsement, and the origin of the "immigrants eat our cats and dogs" conspiracy. After JD Vance doubles down on Trump's claim, Ronny Chieng visits Springfield to investigate the pet-eating allegations. City parking is never easy, but Philadelphia's courtesy towing policy takes inconvenience to a new level. Michael Kosta went to Philly to get the lowdown from Pennsylvania drivers on the pesky parking problem, the bizarre inner workings of the Philadelphia Parking Authority, and the cost of a parking ticket. John Heilemann, chief political columnist at Puck and host of the "Impolitic" podcast, sits down with Jordan Klepper to unpack what he witnessed at the Trump-Harris debate in Philadelphia. John offers cheesesteaks from Philly institutions and shares his perspective from the media spin room, why he thinks Kamala Harris won the evening, and whether the debate swayed undecided voters.
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Sasheer Zamata
Fri, Sep 13 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Jordan Klepper looks at how Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris is sending right-wing politicians and commentators into a panic, why MTG feels threatened by Trump's new 9/11 conspiracy theorist friend, and how Joe Biden befriended a Trump supporter. Plus, Michael Kosta joins Jordan on a unity ticket. John Leguizamo looks at the latest way Republicans are trying to suppress the Latino vote, which also happens to be a way to make people think Latinos aren't really American. Here's what the SAVE Act does and why it has conservatives asking their housekeepers for translation help. Comedian and actor Sasheer Zamata talks to Jordan Klepper about her Marvel Cinematic Universe debut in the new Disney+ series "Agatha All Along." She describes the experience of having to sing in front of her co-star, Broadway legend Patti LuPone, how all the research she did into witches for her first stand-up special also prepared her for this role, and drafts her ideal coven of witches.
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Luis Elizondo
Wed, Sep 18 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Ronny Chieng on the second assassination attempt on Donald Trump, which has the Secret Service scrambling, the media up in arms, and JD Vance struggling to find a Democrat to blame. Plus, an exclusive clip of Biden's surprising phone call to Trump following the incident. Former U.S. Army Counterintelligence Special Agent Luis Elizondo sits down with Ronny Chieng to discuss his career researching nonhuman intelligence and his new book, "Imminent: Inside the Pentagon's Hunt for UFOs." They talk about the reality of intelligent "alien" life based on observed incidents, their interest in our military, technologies, and nuclear capabilities, how bureaucracy & the U.S. government have squashed past conversations about Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon (UAP) and how the issue may become the great unifier in Congress.
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Daniel Dae Kim
Thu, Sep 19 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Ronny Chieng covers a big day for economic news, including the Federal Reserve slashing interest rates and Donald Trump launching a new cryptocurrency business with his semi-adult sons. Sure the whole thing seems a bit scammy, but the company's new ad is very persuasive. Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris was a huge plus for the Harris-Walz campaign... with women. But does Harris still have some work to do when it comes to swaying male voters? Josh Johnson hits the gym, to ask manly men what celebrity endorsement would speak the most to them, and what "masculine" ideals they want to see from a presidential candidate. Actor Daniel Dae Kim sits down with Ronny Chieng to discuss his role in new Broadway play "Yellow Face." They talk about meta aspects of the show — which is based on true events and stars Kim as playwright David Henry Hwang who accidentally casts a white actor for an Asian part — as well as its relevance in present-day Hollywood, and the importance of Asian performers playing Asian characters.
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Phillip Lim
Fri, Sep 20 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Ronny Chieng on the North Carolina Republican busted for posting weird comments on a porn site, Rudy Giuliani's frightening performance at Trump's Long Island rally, and the shocking truth behind JD Vance's cat eating stories. Plus, Troy Iwata joins with the inside scoop on one missing feline. Political campaigns are partnering with social media influencers and content creators, and Lewis Black can't even with the cringe. He's scrolled all the latest TikToks and can't decide whether outreach to these people is the end of America, or just a giant waste of money. Phillip Lim, the co-founder and creative director of fashion brand 3.1 Phillip Lim, joins Ronny Chieng to discuss inspiration, forging his path as a designer through internships, and the values he learned from his immigrant parents. Plus, he reflects on some of the brand's most recent looks and shares some fashion advice for Donald Trump.
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Christine Lagarde
Tue, Sep 24 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Jon Stewart tackles the growing war in the Middle East, from the recent Hezbollah pager attacks in Lebanon, to Israel's plan of de-escalation through escalation, to the Biden administration's futile efforts to contain the conflict, while looking at criticism of Netanyahu from Americans and Israelis. European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde talks to Jon Stewart about the global economy, inflation, and Artificial Intelligence. They discuss how factors like the pandemic and Putin's invasion of Ukraine led to high inflation rates, what stable inflation should look like, and how people feel the effects of inflation more dramatically because price increases far outpace wage increases. With the UN General Assembly happening this week, Lagarde also stresses the need for global governance of AI to ensure that it enhances workers and their role in the economy, rather than replacing them.
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Aubrey Plaza
Wed, Sep 25 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Desi Lydic rounds up shitty male politicians' insulting appeals to female voters: from Trump's claims of being their protector despite taking away abortion rights, to Ohio Senate hopeful Bernie Moreno's dismissal of post-menopausal women's commitment to abortion access, to N.C. gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson's salacious porn-forum comments about his sister-in-law. Plus, Dulcé Sloan joins to make Josh Johnson answer for every man. Emmy-nominated actor Aubrey Plaza joins Desi Lydic to discuss starring in Francis Ford Coppola's "Megalopolis," the improvisational nature of the set, and channeling Tucker Carlson to play a corrupt journalist. They talk about her new film "My Old Ass," wanting to meet her 75-year-old self, wondering if everything happens for a reason, and her dream coven inspired by her role in "Agatha All Along."
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RAYE
Thu, Sep 26 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
On what would have been the second debate night between Harris and Trump — until the former president backed out — Desi Lydic takes on the latest election news, including Trump's new scam hawking out fake coins and his contention that Kamala Harris never worked at McDonald's. "I think music is medicine." Singer-songwriter RAYE sits down with Desi Lydic to discuss a record-breaking year for her music, including six BRIT Award wins. She opens up about writing for herself versus other artists, the importance of full-length albums, what inspired her song "Genesis," and whether British artists are equally impressed by their American counterparts. RAYE performs "Genesis," featured on her new concert album "Live at Montreux Jazz Festival."
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Susanna Fogel
Fri, Sep 27 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Desi Lydic unpacks New York City Mayor Eric Adams's sprawling indictment on Turkey-related bribery and fraud charges. Plus, with Adams's administration under investigation amidst a string of resignations, NYC turns to Michael Kosta to figure out who is left to run the city. Award-winning director Susanna Fogel sits down with Desi Lydic to discuss her latest film, "Winner," based on the life of Reality Winner. They talk about Reality's journey from military translator to government whistleblower, telling her story and getting to know her personally, focusing on stories that haven't been shown through a female lens, and reinventing the whistleblower film through a relatable, funny character, like Reality in real life.
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Ta-Nehisi Coates
Tue, Oct 1 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Jon Stewart examines the choice undecided voters are facing in the 2024 election: Kamala Harris, who has an impressive résumé and specific policy plans, versus Donald Trump, whose vision, consistency on issues, anti-labor ethos, and militaristic posturing are at odds with the caricature his followers have created for him. "Your oppression will not save you." Best-selling author Ta-Nehisi Coates sits down with Jon Stewart to talk about his latest book, "The Message," and reconciling past and present vestiges of oppression. They discuss his visits to Senegal, South Carolina, and The West Bank, how past atrocities like slavery and the holocaust can create a zero-sum game of control, the need for safety and statehood despite morally problematic systems, his exposure to Palestinian stories that have been hidden in American media, understanding the physical traumas of the Black community, and the purpose in writing to shape the world around us.
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Paola Ramos
Wed, Oct 2 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Michael Kosta hosts a lively post-debate recap following the highly anticipated vice-presidential debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance. Kosta breaks down the biggest moments and missteps from the debate, while Josh Johnson, Troy Iwata, and Grace Kuhlenschmidt hit the streets to gauge voter enthusiasm for this pivotal event. Special guest Paola Ramos joins to discuss her new book, Defectors: The Rise of the Latino Far Right and What It Means for America, delving into the shifting political leanings of Latino voters and how Vance's controversial comments on immigration resonate in this context.
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Jelani Cobb
Thu, Oct 3 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Michael Kosta tackles last night's VP debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz and the cable news pundits who have been hard at work spinning who won. Plus, Troy Iwata is in the post-debate spin room with a definitive, scientific debate-scoring system. Dean of the Columbia Journalism School and staff writer at the New Yorker, Jelani Cobb, talks to Michael Kosta about the new PBS documentary he's featured in, "One Person, One Vote?" which explains the Electoral College and its history rooted in the exploitation of enslaved people for political power. Cobb also discusses the process that most people don't realize goes into trustworthy journalism and the importance of having a diverse news diet.
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JJ Johnson
Fri, Oct 4 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Michael Kosta reports on the latest election shake-ups, including a new ruling allowing gamblers to bet on the outcome of congressional races and a dockworker strike supported by both Trump and Harris that nearly guarantees forthcoming shortages and price hikes. Plus, Grace Kuhlenschmidt joins with the scoop on how panic-buying shoppers hope to outsmart the holdout. "Rice is culture." JJ Johnson, celebrity chef and founder of FIELDTRIP restaurants, sits down with Michael Kosta to discuss his best-selling cookbook, "The Simple Art of Rice." He talks about what he learned from his grandmother's kitchen, why rice is the most disrespected ingredient in North America, and how he teaches his children about healthy cooking.
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Bill Adair
Tue, Oct 8 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
With less than a month until Election Day, Jon Stewart unpacks how Trump and his newest "dark MAGA" henchman, Elon Musk, are accusing everyone and everything of election interference (unless it's someone on their side, then it's free speech). Bill Adair, PolitiFact creator and Knight Professor of Journalism at Duke University, sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss his upcoming book, "Beyond the Big Lie." He reveals how his fact-checking site operates with the simple missive of answering people's curiosities, deciphering political speech amidst the rise of social media, and the government's role in combatting misinformation and disinformation.
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Jason Reynolds
Wed, Oct 9 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Jordan Klepper unpacks how Trump and the GOP are playing politics with Hurricane Helene, from Trump claiming Biden and Kamala are abandoning affected areas, to Marjorie Taylor Greene blaming the Jews for the storm. Fox News paid a $787.5 million settlement to Dominion Voting Systems after spreading lies that they rigged the 2020 election, but who originated these claims? Marlene Bourne, whistleblower and self-proclaimed ghost, emailed about her speculative "findings" that linked Dominion Voting machines with voter fraud. Michael Kosta sits down with Marlene to discover what it's like to be Fox News's reliable source. "Your life, as it exists today, is a life that matters enough to be written about." New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds sits down with Jordan Klepper to discuss his latest YA novel, "Twenty-Four Seconds From Now..." They talk about young male characters navigating vulnerability, bearing witness to teenagers and depicting them in literature, and how youth have shaped the conversation on gender, sexuality, gun violence, and women's rights.
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Jessica Valenti
Thu, Oct 10 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Jordan Klepper dives into Kamala Harris's press tour, including how she differentiates herself from Biden and the revelation that she owns a Glock. Plus, Melania Trump visits Fox News to discuss Donald's pajamas, Stephen Miller exemplifies how to be a "sexual matador," and Project 2025 plans to take down porn. Ronny Chieng & Jordan Klepper are at each other's necks in this edition of Sports War, where they legally can't agree. They tackle rumors that Aaron Rodgers got Jets Head Coach, Robert Saleh fired, Vanderbilt students who tore down the goalposts, and MLB's heartfelt goodbye to player and gambler Pete Rose. Writer and activist Jessica Valenti joins Jordan Klepper to discuss her new New York Times bestselling book, "Abortion: Our Bodies, Their Lies, and the Truths We Use to Win," which was inspired by her newsletter, "Abortion, Every Day." They dive into the post-Dobbs effects across the United States, the language conservative politicians employ to misrepresent their views on abortion, the stakes of abortion this election season, and how grassroots efforts are making abortion accessible even for those living in restrictive states.
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Eric Idle
Fri, Oct 11 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Jordan Klepper unpacks Trump's denial of a Biden economic recovery as new inflation numbers bring more good news. Plus, as Kamala Harris struggles to connect with male voters, Fox News chalks it up to the fact that "real men" prefer conservatives. Troy Iwata joins with a manly view on why Republicans are rallying behind men. If Trump wins, many fear he will abuse the criminal justice system to take down his enemies and pardon his friends. But are there positives to presidential pardons? Ricky Velez makes his case in a new "In My Opinion." "My job is to make them laugh, and I like to hear them laugh. I think it's a sickness." Award-winning comedy legend Eric Idle sits down with Jordan Klepper to discuss his new book, "The Spamalot Diaries." They talk about how hoarding diaries revealed memories and arguments from the making of the Broadway musical, director Mike Nichols's advice to believe in your jokes, focusing on respect in comedy rather than being hip, being a funeral staple with "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life," and staying on the bright side by ignoring the news cycle.
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Stacey Abrams
Wed, Oct 16 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Desi Lydic takes on Trump's attempt to spin Kamala Harris's medical records while withholding his own. Plus, a look at Trump's bizarre town hall that turned into a 40-minute listening party. Finally, Michael Kosta explains where Trump's unhinged behavior falls on the scary-to-funny meter. The election is drawing near and the result could come down to a small sliver of undecided voters in swing states. Lewis Black has a special message for the undecided voters waiting for a Kardashian to tell them who to vote for: Do us all a favor and just sit this one out. "What we need to watch is not what they're doing but what we do about it. We can't get sucked into the maelstrom of crazy. We've got to go around the maelstrom to the ballot box and have so many of us turn in our ballots that it doesn't really matter." Voting rights activist, "Assembly Required" podcast host, and bestselling author Stacey Abrams joins Desi Lydic to talk about disruptive ballot-counting requirements in Georgia, how registering and casting votes can combat voter suppression, and teaching children empathy and advocacy through child hunger in her latest book, "Stacey Speaks Up."
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Jason Segel
Thu, Oct 17 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Desi Lydic unpacks Harris and Trump's pitches to women and Black men. Donald Trump's appeal gets weird when he claims to be the "father of IVF", while Kamala gets a little help from a noticeably disappointed Barack Obama. Plus, Josh Johnson joins Desi to spitball some alternative pitches for the candidates. Every vote matters in this election, even the Insane Clown Posse-loving Juggalos. Troy Iwata journeyed to their annual music festival, the Gathering of the Juggalos, in Thornville, Ohio to learn about the issues that matter to fans of the murder-clown genre and speak to band member Violent J about his disdain for Trump, his politics, and whether he'd accept the presidential nomination. Emmy-nominated actor Jason Segel talks to Desi Lydic about how dancing in the street led to becoming co-creator and star of the Apple TV+ series "Shrinking," the legendary compliment his series co-star Harrison Ford gave to Segel's performance in the movie "Forgetting Sarah Marshall," and his experience acting alongside Daily Show alum Jessica Williams. Plus, Segel channels his on-screen therapist experience to answer the Daily Show staff's life advice questions.
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Kara Swisher
Fri, Oct 18 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Desi Lydic tackles how Kamala Harris and Donald Trump fared when they exited their media comfort zones this week, with Harris facing a testy Bret Baier of Fox News, and Trump getting way too many words in during his Univision town hall. Grace Kuhlenschmidt reports on the candidates entering the "lion's den" from... an actual lion's den. On Spirit Day, which raises awareness and fights against anti-LGBTQ bullying, Laverne Cox explains how the real bullies aren't in the schoolyard; they're on Capitol Hill. She unpacks the flood of anti-LGBTQ legislation passed by right-wing politicians, why these bills are harming Queer kids, and how Republicans are weaponizing transphobia in the 2024 election to distract from real problems. "On with Kara Swisher" & "Pivot" host Kara Swisher joins Desi Lydic to talk about big tech and her bestselling memoir, "Burn Book: A Tech Love Story." They discuss the tech bro transformation, how founders avoid accountability under the guise of free speech, and what's driving Elon Musk's bromance with Donald Trump.
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Tim Walz
Tue, Oct 22 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
With two weeks until the election, Jon Stewart sifts through the increasingly weird and surreal election news: from Trump's ramble about Arnold Palmer's d*ck, to his shift at McDonald's, to Kamala Harris's campaign event with Liz Cheney. Plus, he breaks down the GOP's reaction to Trump's "enemy within" comment. "These are folks that want to find a reason to not vote for Donald Trump. We need to give them that." Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz takes a break from campaigning with Vice President Kamala Harris to chat with Jon Stewart about the 2024 election and their outreach to voters who don't want to pick Trump on Election Day. They discuss the Democratic party's platform, including middle-class tax cuts and expanding home care, as well as what it means to be a responsible gun owner, advocating for unions, and his favorite place to run in New York City.
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Jennifer Granholm
Wed, Oct 23 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Michael Kosta tackles the civil court order that is shaking down Trump's poorest henchman, Rudy Giuliani, and the latest attempt by Trump's richest henchman, Elon Musk, to bribe voters with a million dollars. Plus, Ronny Chieng tries to find Elon a friend. Could 2024 be the last election picked by the Electoral College? Michael Kosta sits down with CNN's John King to understand the benefits of a National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, what the Electoral College does, and if the Powerball can decide our future elections. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm talks to Michael Kosta about how much the electric vehicle industry has grown since she was championing clean energy as governor of Michigan, nuclear energy's role in clean power, the push for AI data centers to operate on 100% clean electricity, and how it would be "political malpractice" to undo the Biden-Harris administration's clean energy incentives and increased manufacturing of EVs, wind, solar, and batteries.
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David Hogg
Thu, Oct 24 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Michael Kosta tackles the latest news: Obama rapping Eminem, Eminem endorsing Harris, and Walz calling Elon a "dips**t." Plus, Trump's former chief of staff John Kelly calls Trump a fascist and reveals that his ex-boss repeatedly praised Hitler while in office. Why is the Electoral College still used when Republicans AND Democrats complain about it? Michael Kosta learns about the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact with some help from CNN's John King. He then visits his home state of Michigan to speak to lawmakers about passing the National Popular Vote Bill... or at least getting it on their agendas. David Hogg, a leading activist in the fight to end gun violence and the co-founder of Leaders We Deserve, sits down with Michael Kosta to discuss his new grassroots organization dedicated to electing young progressives into office. He explains how Gen-Z is getting civically involved, the "juice" behind their most promising candidates, his advice for Kamala Harris, and how he remains optimistic after the Parkland shooting.
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Fat Joe
Fri, Oct 25 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Michael Kosta covers Tucker Carlson giving America "daddy" issues with his Trump Rally speech and how this election is driving Americans so nuts that a civil war has broken out... over yard signs. After JD Vance's wife outed him as a Magic: The Gathering nerd, Ronny Chieng magically gathered a group of avid card gamers to see if this new information about Vance scores him any points with the gaming community. Grammy-nominated artist Fat Joe joins Michael Kosta to talk about his advocacy for transparent healthcare pricing with the organization Power to the Patients and the 250-pound weight loss journey that he says was easier than trying to get a law passed in Congress. He also shares his mission to inspire positivity with his new Starz series "Fat Joe Talks" and boils down the presidential election to one question: "Are you man enough to vote for a woman?"
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Josh Shapiro
Tue, Oct 29 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Jon Stewart tackles Trump's racist and xenophobic MSG rally, and the former president's plan for the mass deportation of immigrants, legal and illegal. Plus, Jessica Williams stops in to offer some hope (and levity) for the future. Gov. Josh Shapiro joins Jon Stewart to discuss the spotlight on Pennsylvania as a "temporary swing state." He talks about working to level the playing field for his constituents, the Commonwealth's speedy efforts to rebuild Interstate 95 after a collapse in 2023, and how overregulation and overthinking can get in the way of government accomplishing his motto of "Getting Sh*t Done." As a vocal advocate for Kamala Harris, Gov. Shapiro also shares how the Democrats' practice of addition, rather than Trump and the Republicans' subtraction, will win in the end.
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María Teresa Kumar
Wed, Oct 30 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
With one week until Election Day, Ronny Chieng assesses the fallout from Tony Hinchcliffe's racist Puerto Rico joke, while Donald Trump plays defense, insisting he's "not a Nazi." Plus, Grace Kuhlenschmidt takes RFK Jr.'s advice and travels back in time to save Baby Trump. Triumph the Insult Comic Dog went to Madison Square Garden to cosplay as a January 6th insurrectionist, launch a line of merch, and write a song about Republicans' favorite thing: "Liberal Tears." Co-founder and President of Voto Latino, María Teresa Kumar, talks to Ronny Chieng on National Vote Early Day about the power of the Latino voting bloc and closing the voter registration gap of roughly 10 million Latinos who are eligible to vote. Kumar also makes a case to undecided Latinos for Kamala Harris by pointing to the racist comments made at Trump's MSG rally and invoking her grandmother's golden rule, "You are who your friends are."
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The Linda Lindas
Thu, Oct 31 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Ronny Chieng tackles Biden's ill-timed "garbage" comment and Trump's promise to let RFK Jr. "go wild" on public health. Plus, Jordan Klepper joins to teach Ronny how the news works. The Linda Lindas sit down with Ronny Chieng to discuss their new album, "No Obligation," and finding success at a young age. They talk about having to ditch school to join Ronny on the show, developing confidence while writing their second album, the issues young people are passionate about, how to enact change without being able to vote, opening for The Rolling Stones and Green Day, and which band had better catering. The Linda Lindas perform the title track off their new album, "No Obligation."
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Connie Chung
Fri, Nov 1 2024 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Ronny Chieng covers Trump's garbage man stunt and the Harris campaign's new strategy to court women voters: post-it notes in the ladies' room. Award-winning journalist Connie Chung sits down with Ronny Chieng to discuss her new memoir, "Connie," and her journey from navigating the white male-dominated TV newsrooms of the 70s and 80s, to becoming a broadcast legend who countless Asian-Amercian girls (and one weed strain) have been named after. She also calls for a return to the investigative, unopinionated journalism that predated the 24-hour news cycle and explains why she publicly endorsed a Presidential candidate for the first time in Kamala Harris.
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Adam Serwer
Tue, Nov 5 2024 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Jordan Klepper recaps the candidates' election closers: Kamala Harris's star-studded message of joy and Trump's "oral" presentation with his mic stand. Plus, Michael Kosta explains how Peanut the Squirrel's death could help Trump target niche undecided voters. According to the mainstream media, the 2024 election is deadlocked, so Grace Kuhlenschmidt consults a polling expert, a historically accurate predictor, and an astrologist to determine whether Kamala or Trump will win the presidency. Adam Serwer, author and staff writer for The Atlantic, talks to Jordan Klepper about two of his recent pieces in the magazine, one about the "dark fantasy" centered on unfounded conspiracies and immigration-blaming that Trump has manufactured for his followers to live in, the other about Republican "snitch states" where right-wing lawmakers criminalize and re-stigmatize services like abortions and gender-affirming care with incentives for people to tattle on their friends and neighbors. Serwer also breaks down the three circles of the MAGA universe and discusses his book, "The Cruelty Is the Point," as it explores the community of cruelty that Trump has created for his rallygoers.
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A Live Election Night Special With Jon Stewart
Wed, Nov 6 2024 4:00 AM GMT+0000
90 min
Jon Stewart and the Best F**kin' News Team are live with full election night coverage from Trump and Harris HQs, and battleground states. Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II joins Jon Stewart live from Detroit to offer insight into his battleground state's pivotal role in this election as both a swing state and as a model for progress and voter mobilization. He also emphasizes optimism and the need for leaders who believe in their own constituents. Gov. Katie Hobbs of Arizona joins Jon Stewart on election night to explain why she hopes AZ voters choose "sanity over chaos." They discuss the swing state's ballot-counting process, how the race between Sen. Ruben Gallego and Republican challenger Kari Lake is shaping up, and enshrining abortion rights into the state's constitution this election. Jon Stewart shares his takeaways from Election Night 2024: A glimpse into the fate of the presidency and the mistakes that'll be made all over again.
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Tressie McMillan Cottom
Thu, Nov 7 2024 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Desi Lydic unpacks Donald Trump's big presidential election win over Kamala Harris and the subsequent fingerpointing from media pundits. Plus, The Best F**kin' News Team joins Desi to try to muster up some optimism. As the country reacts to the outcome of the 2024 presidential election, a select group of non-voters have distanced themselves from the presidential race. Grace Kuhlenschmidt talks to these political in-activists to learn how not to give a f**k about politics. Award-winning author, sociologist, UNC professor, and New York Times opinion columnist Tressie McMillan Cottom sits down with Desi Lydic to unpack the outcome of the presidential election. They discuss Trump feeding on American anxieties, his simple and relatable story of empty hope, accepting identity politics as American politics, Trump as the embodiment of our masculinity crisis, and how Democrats can avoid playing the blame game and make peace with their voters' identities and beliefs.
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Emily Ngo
Fri, Nov 8 2024 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Ronny Chieng details the Biden administration's preparations for a peaceful transfer of power, and the who's-who list of conspiracy nuts, tech bros, and family members hoping to snag a cabinet appointment. Plus, The Daily Show has obtained exclusive audio from Biden's phone call congratulating Trump on his win. Humans have repeatedly ignored warnings about carbon pollution, so scientists have created a self-sustaining spaceship to give humanity a fresh start. Filled with movie theaters, restaurants, and good bar trivia, the USS Told Ya So has it all… except all of us. "The way to make it accurate, and have people trust what you do, is to get it right." Award-winning political journalist and Politico New York Playbook co-author Emily Ngo joins Ronny Chieng to offer her perspective on Donald Trump's second presidential win. They discuss why she wasn't surprised by the results, what she observed traveling with the Trump campaign in 2016, building trust as a political journalist, and the time she attended jury duty with the president-elect.
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Thomas J. Brennan
Tue, Nov 12 2024 4:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Jon Stewart's post-election analysis: what Democrats prepped for, what went wrong, and how the pundits who got it wrong are now the ones pointing fingers. "We all struggle with survivor's guilt." Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Thomas J. Brennan talks to Jon Stewart on Veterans Day about why he founded the award-winning nonprofit newsroom, The War Horse, to focus on the human impact of military service and raise awareness of issues faced by veterans and military families. They also discuss Brennan's latest War Horse film, "Shadows of Fallujah," in which he and his fellow platoon members open up for the first time about their experience fighting in the Battle of Fallujah in Iraq 20 years ago and healing from the losses of that battle.
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Robert Putnam
Wed, Nov 13 2024 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Jordan Klepper assesses Trump's growing cabinet of longtime ass-kissers: Kristi Noem, Lee Zeldin, and Elise Stefanik. Plus, Michael Kosta teaches Klepper how to buy male friends, just like Elon did with the president-elect. Jordan Klepper and Desi Lydic debate some of the biggest stories in sports: a runner banned from the New York Marathon, the legalization of sports betting in Missouri, and the odds of Aaron Rodgers winning the presidency in 2028. Harvard professor, social scientist, and author of "Bowling Alone," Robert Putnam, sits down with Jordan Klepper to discuss how the demise of the American community affects politics. They talk about how America stopped being the most connected country in the world, data that proved the more socially isolated a person, the more likely to vote for Trump, how the new documentary "Join or Die" expounds on joining groups to save American democracy, and how to create the right groups through bonding and bridging social capital.
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Moses "Shyne" Barrow
Thu, Nov 14 2024 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Jordan Klepper tackles Trump's meeting with Biden and the president-elect's newest nominees: Matt Gaetz, Tulsi Gabbard, and Pete Hegseth. Plus, Troy Iwata makes Jordan jealous with his new Secretary of the Interior title. America barely survived the first Trump presidency, so Dulcé Sloan is documenting the cornerstones of society before our inevitable collapse, including the library, the theater, schools, and public parks. Good luck in the nuclear war! "The story is not necessarily focused on the demise of Diddy, it's focused on the celebration of my resilience… I represent that hope that things work out." Moses "Shyne" Barrow, who went from Grammy Award-winning rapper to Leader of the Opposition in the Belize House of Representatives, joins Jordan Klepper to discuss his journey, showcased in the upcoming Hulu documentary, "The Honorable Shyne." They talk about "taking the fall" for Diddy, serving nearly 10 years in prison for the 1999 nightclub shooting, and letting go of that baggage through Judaism, as well as hip-hop's evolution and why pivoting from music to politics was a "seamless transition."
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Francis Ford Coppola
Fri, Nov 15 2024 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Jordan Klepper covers Trump's Secretary of Health and Human Services nominee RFK Jr. and Attorney General nominee, Matt Gaetz's resignation from Congress amidst DOJ investigation. Plus, Desi Lydic shares Dems' new strategy for Trump's cabinet picks: F**k around and find out. Charlamagne Tha God encourages liberals to be optimistic about the next four years and makes a direct plea to Donald Trump on behalf of all the people who called him a fascist: "Please, please, please, don't prove I'm right." "There's a line in my movie, ‘When you leap into the unknown, you prove you are free,' so I leap into the unknown whenever I can because I want to be free." Legendary Academy Award-winning filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola sits down with Jordan Klepper to discuss his aim to explore America's parallel to the rise and fall of Rome with a big stylistic swing in his latest film "Megalopolis." They also discuss the importance of risk-taking in life and art, and how the film's ending reflects Coppola's own optimism for the world.
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Ruy Teixeira
Tue, Nov 19 2024 4:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Jon Stewart covers the latest post-election news from Trump and Biden world, then unpacks Republicans' strategy of aggressively exploiting loopholes, in contrast to the Democrats' style of following rules and norms. "You actually have to focus relentlessly on delivering for people in their daily lives and figure out how to do it... so they feel it." Co-founder of The Liberal Patriot Substack and co-author of "Where Have All the Democrats Gone?" Ruy Teixeira sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss how Democrats lost their coalition of working-class voters and economic instincts. They talk about the decline of Democratic economic policies since Bill Clinton, whether DEI and "woke" culture are turning people away from the party, and what Teixeira views as an era where both Democrats and Republicans may not be interested in forming a dominant majority coalition.
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Ronan Farrow
Wed, Nov 20 2024 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Desi Lydic unpacks new sexual misconduct accusations against Matt Gaetz and Mike Johnson's efforts to quash the House Ethics Committee report on the AG nominee. Meanwhile, Ronny Chieng, Josh Johnson, and Grace Kuhlenschmidt brace for their own ethics investigation. Welcome to Kosta Doin' Business, where Michael Kosta shares how to get rich during Trump's second term thanks to boomin' prison stocks, the impending climate crisis, liberals' love for yard signs, and a wise investment in Kleenex. "Surveillance means shrinking space for democratic expression, and we've all got to worry about that." Ronan Farrow, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist at The New Yorker, joins Desi Lydic to talk about his new HBO documentary, "Surveilled." They discuss what the film reveals about spyware technology and how it's being used against political dissidents, activists, and everyday people, the lack of governmental restraints on its scope, and the importance of protecting journalism and free expression during a second Trump administration.
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Joey McIntyre
Thu, Nov 21 2024 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Desi Lydic breaks down Trump's celebrity cabinet strategy after announcing his latest picks, Dr. Oz for Medicare and Medicaid, and WWE exec Linda McMahon for the soon-to-be-extinct Department of Education. Troy Iwata talks to tip-free businesses, food service workers, and shoppers to determine whether Trump's "no tax on tips" policy will help or hurt this new wave of tipflation. Desi Lydic is joined by Joey McIntyre, of the iconic boy band New Kids On The Block, to discuss his many recent projects, including the new Roku original film he stars in called "Jingle Bell Love," his upcoming solo album, "Freedom," and New Kids On The Block's 2025 Vegas Residency. He also talks about how the band has managed to stay together so long by putting friendship first and makes Desi's fangirl dreams come true.
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Brittany Howard
Fri, Nov 22 2024 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Desi Lydic unpacks the latest Capitol Hill news: Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump's pick for Attorney General, and Nancy Mace targets Congresswoman Sarah McBride with an anti-trans bathroom ban. "Every emotion is different, and they all deserve their own soundtrack." Grammy Award-winning artist Brittany Howard joins Desi Lydic to discuss finding herself through her latest album, "What Now." They talk about being creatively inspired by self-reflection, the importance of curiosity in art, writing about growing love instead of searching for it, and performing onstage with her idol, Prince. Grammy Award-winning artist Brittany Howard performs "To Be Still" off her latest album "What Now."
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Sally Yates
Tue, Dec 3 2024 4:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Jon Stewart on Trump's pick to lead the FBI, Biden's last-minute pardon for his son Hunter, and how Democrats can't seem to hold the high ground no matter how low Republicans sink. "This is not because he's a Republican. Donald Trump poses a unique threat to our criminal justice system and to that concept of equal justice." Sally Yates, a former Deputy U.S. Attorney General who spent nearly 30 years at the Department of Justice, joins Jon Stewart to unpack the DOJ's future under another Trump presidency. She explains how the president-elect views the DOJ as his "own personal goon squad," career employees' concern over Trump weaponizing the department for illegitimate reasons, and unpacks why the promise of equal justice is a promise the nation has never completely fulfilled.
E133
Neil deGrasse Tyson
Wed, Dec 4 2024 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Ronny Chieng on South Korea declaring then nullifying martial law and a damning new report accusing Trump's Secretary of Defense pick, Pete Hegseth, of every type of misconduct in the book. Plus, Troy Iwata defends Hegseth's party-girl past. Ronny Chieng and Jordan Klepper debate a heated college football brawl, pro athletes' "Trump dance," and Hallmark's NFL holiday movie collab in a new edition of Sports War. Brought to you, as always, by Gambling. Renowned astrophysicist and author Neil deGrasse Tyson talks to Ronny Chieng about his latest book, "Merlin's Tour of the Universe," which revisits scientific questions from 35 years ago with 21st-century answers. He also discusses the importance of immigrant contributions to the American scientific community, why you should avoid clickbait internet science, and the resilience of scientists, no matter who is in office.
E134
Tom Colicchio
Thu, Dec 5 2024 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Ronny Chieng covers the latest on Pete Hegseth, from drinking on the job at Fox News to his mom's flip-flop on whether her son is an "abuser of women." Plus, Josh Johnson asks if he's qualified to give an update on South Korea's period of martial law. From subway wall therapy to rage rooms to four-year cruises, Lewis Black looks at the many coping mechanisms liberals have been turning to since the election and the companies trying to cash in on Trump-era anxiety. "Our system isn't set up to actually get fresh food to the masses. It's set up to get processed food to the masses." Eight-time James Beard Award-winning chef, restaurateur, and head judge on "Top Chef," Tom Colicchio, sits down with Ronny Chieng to discuss his latest cookbook and memoir "Why I Cook." They talk about the changing culture in restaurant kitchens, why Americans lack access to healthy food, cooking at home and reducing food waste, and the movement to improve school lunch quality and accessibility.
E135
Charles Yu
Fri, Dec 6 2024 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Ronny Chieng on the day's biggest stories: Biden is considering preemptive pardons for Trump opponents and authorities search for the gunman behind the United Healthcare CEO shooting. Plus, Grace Kuhlenschmidt takes airport security into her own hands after a woman snuck onto an international flight. Michael Kosta travels to Florida to meet Bruce Friedman, the top book banner in the top book-banning state, to investigate how the reported books are deemed "pornographic or profane" and how Bruce's campaign affects public school libraries. "What does it look like if you take the background character and say, 'This story could be yours now if you choose to accept the mission?'" Charles Yu, creator and executive producer of "Interior Chinatown," joins Ronny Chieng to discuss the new Hulu series, in which Ronny also stars. Yu shares the inspiration behind the story, based on his best-selling book about a TV procedural background character that breaks out of his role, working with director Taika Waititi, subverting norms in his writing, and being an Asian man in America.
E136
Ben Wikler
Tue, Dec 10 2024 4:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
With Syria finally free from the Assad regime, Jon Stewart dives into how Syrians are celebrating the revolution and the questionable past of Syria's new leader, Abu Mohammad al-Jolani. Plus, the insurance CEO assassin manhunt comes to an end... in a McDonald's. Ben Wikler, chair of the Wisconsin Democratic Party, sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss his vision for the party's future and his campaign for chair of the Democratic National Committee. They talk about rebuilding fair maps after Republican gerrymandering in Wisconsin, how the DNC can show the working class how they're fighting for them, and redirecting the goal from winning elections to enacting change in people's lives.
E137
Deb Haaland
Wed, Dec 11 2024 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Michael Kosta tackles the arrest of Luigi Mangione, the suspected United Healthcare CEO assassin, including the public's embrace of him. Plus, Ronny Chieng stops by with an analysis of America's new favorite "hot felon." In this edition of "Who Won It Best," hosts Desi Lydic and Troy Iwata dive into the biggest moments from this year's Fox Nation Patriot Awards: Sean Hannity's garbage vest, Kirk Cameron's weird book, and Trump's 12-minute speech. Sec. Deb Haaland, the first Native American to serve as a cabinet secretary, joins Michael Kosta to discuss her work at the U.S. Department of the Interior. She explains her team's work in protecting the country's public lands, as well as preserving the nation's cultural heritage through projects like an oral histories collection, speaking with survivors of Indian boarding schools, which separated families and forced assimilation. Plus, Sec. Haaland shares the story behind the gift she presented to President Biden at the Tribal Nations Summit and how the department is preparing to receive the Trump administration.
E138
T.J. English
Thu, Dec 12 2024 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Michael Kosta dives into today's headlines: a surprisingly modest manifesto from suspected United Healthcare CEO shooter Luigi Mangione, Trump appoints Kimberly Guilfoyle as Ambassador to Greece, and Pete Hegseth promises to stop drinking, but only if he can control the Pentagon. On Thanksgiving, President Biden pardoned two turkeys and his son Hunter, sparking a conversation about who else may need a "get out of jail free" card. Grace Kuhlenschmidt interviews New Yorkers about who they'd pardon and whether they need one themselves. "I've always thought of organized crime not as some fringe aspect of American culture, but as the main vein of American culture." Journalist and bestselling author T.J. English talks to Michael Kosta about his latest book, "The Last Kilo," which chronicles the rise and fall of the American cocaine empire built by Willy Falcon. They talk about Falcon's original intention to fund Cuban revolutionaries with the money from the drug operation, the "war on drugs," and the benefits of learning about American culture through the lens of organized crime.
E139
Peter Sarsgaard
Fri, Dec 13 2024 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Michael Kosta covers Time Magazine's half-hearted Person of the Year, Donald Trump, and the New Jersey drone conspiracies ranging from aliens to Iran. The Daily Show Movie Network presents "A Very 2024 Christmas," a holiday rom-com for anyone too jaded from the election year to fall in love with the handsome widower in Smalltownsville this Christmas. Golden Globe and Emmy award-nominated actor Peter Sarsgaard sits down with Michael Kosta to discuss his new film, "September 5." They talk about how the ABC Sports team pivoted to covering a hostage situation, whether live TV has a place in the news, recreating the intense conditions of the control room on set, and playing villains who wear their sins on their sleeves.
Season 3
142 episodes
E01
Jamie Raskin
Tue, Jan 7 2025 4:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Jon Stewart kicks off 2025 with an unusually civil Jan. 6 election certification, and right-wing media's desperate attempts to make the Bourbon Street attack about immigration. Plus, Jon unpacks the eerily normal digital footprints of recent terrorists and questions the internet's role in their radicalizations. "We're going to be standing up every single day for the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the freedom of the people." Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland joins Jon Stewart from Washington D.C. to discuss the country's future following the certification of Donald Trump's 2024 election win. As the newly-elected ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, he weighs in on Democratic priorities moving forward, engaging young voters through the Democracy Summer project, his friendship with Rep. Lauren Boebert, and positive memories from the day after the 2021 insurrection.
E02
Halina Reijn
Wed, Jan 8 2025 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Desi Lydic discusses Trump's imperialist push ahead of his inauguration, including making Canada the 51st state, renaming the Gulf of Mexico, and possibly invading Greenland. Plus, Jordan Klepper is hyped about colonialism's apparent comeback. Desi Lydic breaks down how companies like Meta, McDonald's, and Amazon are doing everything from ditching facts to bribing Melania with a documentary to get in the president-elect's good graces. "My movie is sort of a letter to myself to kind of encourage myself to be more unapologetically my authentic self, without shame." Writer and director of the new film "Babygirl," Halina Reijn sits down with Desi Lydic to discuss the questions she set out to explore through the film about shame, sexuality, and authenticity, subverting the tropes of the erotic thriller genre, and how her background as an actress informs her directing.
E03
Richard Reeves
Thu, Jan 9 2025 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Desi Lydic covers conservative media's support for Trump's Greenland invasion idea, Trump blaming Gavin Newsom for the LA wildfires, and Trump's plans for pardoning the Jan. 6 insurrectionists. Desi Lydic tackles New York's controversial new congestion pricing toll, while Josh Johnson hits the street to hear from real New Yorkers. "People say men don't have problems. They are the problem." Founding president of the American Institute for Boys and Men and "Of Boys and Men" author, Richard Reeves, sits down with Desi Lydic to initiate a national conversation about the issues facing America's young men. They discuss creating a space for dialogue about men's issues without blaming women, how the phrase "toxic masculinity" pushes men from productive conversation, increasing the amount of men in teaching and mental healthcare, and how Trump acknowledged men's issues but encouraged America to move backward.
E04
Marianne Jean-Baptiste
Fri, Jan 10 2025 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Desi Lydic tackles the historically awkward reunion between Trump and all his political enemies at Jimmy Carter's funeral. Plus, conservatives blame DEI for the raging wildfires in LA, so Michael Kosta is stepping in to help with his straight white maleness. Desi Lydic and Jordan Klepper are back with another Sports War to discuss the latest sports news: from NFL players hitting cash-out incentives to the college bowl's delicious new mascots to whether wokeness killed the NBA's ratings. Academy Award-nominated actor Marianne Jean-Baptiste sits down with Desi Lydic to discuss her critically acclaimed new film, "Hard Truths." She discusses the real-life inspiration behind her character Pansy, who's "a bit of a difficult woman," the collaborative process with director Mike Leigh on set, and gets into character with reactions to today's headlines.
E05
Mark Carney
Tue, Jan 14 2025 4:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Jon Stewart examines how Trump's finger-pointing, and the GOP's threats to withhold disaster relief for the L.A. wildfires are missing the bigger picture: nature is f**ked, and helping those in pain shouldn't be a political issue. Mark Carney, Canadian economist and former Governor of the Bank of Canada and Bank of England, chats with Jon Stewart about his country's response to Donald Trump's desire to annex Canada: "It's not going to happen." They also discuss the impending financial crisis Canada faces if Trump follows through on his tariff threats and how the country's upcoming election involving the leader of the opposition Conservative Party Pierre Poilievre mirrors the 2024 U.S. presidential race. Carney also discusses his bona fides as he considers entering the race to replace Trudeau as the leader of Canada's Liberal Party.
E06
Boyd Holbrook
Wed, Jan 15 2025 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Jordan Klepper recaps Pete Hegseth's Senate confirmation hearing for Secretary of Defense, which featured Republicans pretending to vet the Fox News anchor and Democrats questioning his infidelities, drinking problem, and misogyny. Plus, Desi Lydic teaches Jordan Klepper a lesson on digging too deeply into Trump's cabinet selects. From humble Midwest beginnings to a dishonorable discharge from the army to landing his perfect job as a Fox News personality, Trump's Secretary of Defense nominee is ready to fight... for his right... to party. This is the Daily Showography of Pete Hegseth. Actor Boyd Holbrook sits down with Jordan Klepper to talk about his experience playing Johnny Cash in the new film, "A Complete Unknown." They discuss working with director James Mangold on the legacy of playing Johnny Cash, Cash's letters to Bob Dylan on the back of airplane barf bags, the pressures of portraying a real person on film, and how Christian Bale threw him a bone early in his career.
E07
ALOK
Thu, Jan 16 2025 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Jordan Klepper reports on the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and TikTok's final days. While Americans wait to find out if Trump or Elon Musk will come to TikTok's rescue, Michael Kosta joins the ranks of those turning to Chinese alternative apps like RedNote. Why go to jail when you can get elected president? At James & Carino Law Firm, experts follow Trump's lead in keeping their clients out of the slammer with their new slogan: "Stop trying to beat the law and start putting yourself above it." "All living is just stand-up comedy." Comedian, actor, and poet ALOK sits down with Jordan Klepper to discuss their new comedy special, "Biology!" They explain how reckoning with mortality inspired their set, embracing humor as a practice of resistance against transphobia, getting performance advice from Christopher Guest, and why Meta bending the knee for Trump is actually a trans allegory.
E08
Tom Suozzi
Fri, Jan 17 2025 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Jordan Klepper covers Biden's ominous farewell address, in which he warned about the end of democracy and formation of an oligarchy. Plus, Desi Lydic and Michael Kosta try to sort out the most important detail of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire: Who gets the credit? Grace Kuhlenschmidt revisits famed election prognosticator Allan Lichtman, who wrongly predicted a Harris victory, to demand answers on why Trump was victorious and educate him on the impact of Charli XCX. "We've gotta figure out how do we resist when essential, but how do we try to work together to get stuff done when we can?" Representative Tom Suozzi of New York's third Congressional District sits down with Jordan Klepper to discuss what he thinks is the best strategy for Democrats during Trump's second term, including a willingness to meet Republicans halfway when appropriate, and avoiding the GOP's culture war distractions to focus on building up the middle class.
E09
Brooke Harrington
Tue, Jan 21 2025 4:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Jon Stewart unravels the absurd "weave" that was Trump's Inauguration Day, from Joe Biden's buzzer-beater pardons to the tech billionaire VIPs in attendance to the new president's passive-aggressive transfer of power. Plus, the Best F**kin News Team has full coverage on day one of the second Trump era. Brooke Harrington, economic sociologist at Dartmouth College and author of "Offshore: Stealth Wealth and the New Colonialism," sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss modern American oligarchies and the behavior of the ultra-rich. They talk about Donald Trump's "broligarchy" of America's tech billionaires, how they differ from the oligarchs of Russia and the Gilded Age, the lack of oblige and social norms imposed on these tech tycoons, and how a coalition of laborers is the only way to dismantle the system.
E10
Stephanie Hsu
Wed, Jan 22 2025 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Ronny Chieng on Trump pulling the U.S. out of international treaties and organizations, pardoning the January 6th rioters, dissing Melania, and celebrating with the YMCA. Plus, Josh Johnson joins freed insurrectionists on their next criminal adventure. Jordan Klepper went to Trump's inauguration to talk to MAGA diehards who traveled near and far to witness Trump's... garbage truck? Actor Stephanie Hsu sits down with Ronny Chieng to discuss her new Peacock series, "Laid."
E11
Talib Kweli
Thu, Jan 23 2025 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Ronny Chieng covers Trump's face-off with a woke pastor, his lukewarm review of church, and a "f**k-it" approach to the Jan. 6 pardons. Plus, Troy Iwata investigates if the GOP's amnesia for insurrectionist violence is really a disease. Triumph the Insult Comic Dog goes to the People's March to talk to protestors about ways they can mobilize against the Trump administration, from new logos to Jimmy Carter conspiracies to storming a nearby coffee shop. Legendary hip-hop artist Talib Kweli sits down with Ronny Chieng to discuss the future of the music industry and his latest album "The Confidence of Knowing." They talk about supporting artists outside of streaming, how hip-hop is deeply rooted in social justice, understanding the political divide beyond Democrat vs. Republican, and how tech billionaires profit off our social media engagement.
E12
Al Madrigal
Fri, Jan 24 2025 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Ronny Chieng dives into Trump's first week: DEI snitches, affirmative action's rollback to 1965, and a block on a "blatantly unconstitutional" executive order. Plus, Al Madrigal joins to discuss an enemy greater than immigrant violence: face tattoos. Charlamagne Tha God on why canceling rappers who performed at Trump's inauguration is misplaced anger and how Democrats should move forward by following the GOP's model of staying mad. Former Daily Show correspondent Al Madrigal sits down with Ronny Chieng to talk about his role in the series "Lopez vs. Lopez." They discuss working with comedy legend George Lopez, the chain letters Rob Riggle passed down to correspondents from Stephen Colbert, and the beauty of LA's community mobilizing after the fires.
E13
Royal Ramey
Tue, Jan 28 2025 4:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Jon Stewart discusses China's new A.I. tool "DeepSeek," and urges Democrats to convince voters of THEIR plan rather than react to Trump's "fascist" first week of executive orders. Chief Royal Ramey, a formerly incarcerated firefighter, and CEO and co-founder of the Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program, joins Jon Stewart to discuss how his program helps other formerly incarcerated people find a career in the fire sector. They discuss the hands-on training he received while incarcerated, why the work appeals to those currently serving time, and how helping a community and experiencing the "prison-to-public servant pipeline" changed his life.
E14
Lil Rel Howery
Wed, Jan 29 2025 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Michael Kosta checks in on the latest Trumpworld news: new press secretary Karoline Leavitt, the banning of trans people in the military, and the aftermath of pardoned Jan. 6 insurrectionists. Plus, Troy Iwata sets up an elaborate sting for J6 sex offenders. Ronny Chieng and Michael Kosta debate Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's Super Bowl "ring," Philadelphia's mayor's misspelled Eagles chant, and a nacho tray distraction at a NHL game in the latest installment of Sports War. Comedian and actor Lil Rel Howery chats with Michael Kosta about starring in the new animated film "Dog Man," how therapy has benefited his life and his comedy, and the "Get Out" tagline that follows him at every T.S.A. checkpoint.
E15
Rachel Mason
Thu, Jan 30 2025 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Michael Kosta tackles RFK Jr.'s confirmation hearing for health secretary, including protests from his family and medical professionals, his questionable stances on vaccines and AIDS, and Bernie Sanders's onesie interrogation. Plus, the polio virus (Troy Iwata) shares his excitement about returning to work. Now that Trump-aligned billionaires run various social media platforms, Grace Kuhlenschmidt asks New Yorkers if they will finally delete their apps. Filmmaker Rachel Mason sits down with Michael Kosta to discuss her new Max docuseries, "An Update on Our Family." She explains what attracted her to the story of the Stauffer family, popular YouTube vloggers who shared their overseas adoption online, the ethics of profiting off your children via content, and how she navigates oversharing on her own social media accounts.
E16
Vince Beiser
Fri, Jan 31 2025 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Michael Kosta on the tragic Washington D.C. plane crash and Trump's baseless blame of DEI for the catastrophe. Plus, the Best F**kin' News team breaks down which of Trump's nominees was least qualified at their Senate hearings. Dry January is ending, but Lewis Black can't figure out why it started. From Dry January to Damp January, Lewis Black asks the over-labeled generation why they'd pick the coldest, most chaotic month to go sober in this installment of Back to Black. Journalist and author Vince Beiser sits down with Michael Kosta to discuss the paradox of electric vehicles and renewable energy and his latest book "Power Metal: The Race for the Resources That Will Shape the Future." They talk about how preventing climate change has led to a rush for "critical" metals, how China has dominated the field of mining and manufacturing, the minerals and metals behind Trump's Greenland obsession, recycling electronic waste, and the importance of reusing and repairing gadgets.
E17
Mo Amer
Tue, Feb 4 2025 4:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Jon Stewart examines Trump's attacks on trans people, Canada, and DEI as his first presidential orders of business and asks: How is that making America great again? Plus, the Best F**kin' News Team debate on where they rank in the DEI hierarchy. Mo Amer, a writer, stand-up comedian, and co-creator and star of "Mo," sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss the second season of his Peabody Award-winning Netflix series, inspired by his own refugee experience. They discuss how the series explores the complexities of statelessness and asylum, the absurdities of the immigration process, and how he leaned on Jon for support while figuring out whether to talk about Oct. 7 on his show.
E18
Nicole Avant
Wed, Feb 5 2025 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Desi Lydic covers Elon Musk's purge of USAID, Louisiana Senator John Kennedy's lust for omelets, and Trump's January 6 revenge on top FBI officials. Plus, Troy Iwata checks in to answer the burning question: Is any of this legal? If your company is sucking up to Trump by dismantling DEI initiatives, The Daily Show has you covered with this HR training video to help workers unlearn all those "woke" teachings. Acclaimed producer and best-selling author Nicole Avant talks to Desi Lydic about the true story behind the Netflix movie "The Six Triple Eight" of an all-Black, all-female battalion that contributed to a victory in WWII and describes what she learned about the Coast Guard in her former role as Ambassador to the Bahamas. She also discusses her book "Think You'll Be Happy," which tells the story of her grief and path to healing after the tragic loss of her mother, and how her mother's last words to her serve as both the title of the book and her mantra in life.
E19
Julia Stiles
Thu, Feb 6 2025 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Desi Lydic tackles Trump's proposal to take over Gaza and push all the Palestinians out to build a resort. Plus, Republicans try to spin the president's plan, and Jordan Klepper gets in on the brainstorming sesh. Don't worry about trade wars, Starbucks's bathroom policy, or egg prices breaking the bank because Michael Kosta is back with guaranteed money-making tips in a new Ko$ta Doin' Business. Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actor Julia Stiles sits down with Desi Lydic to talk about her feature directorial debut, "Wish You Were Here." They discuss being in the "driver's seat" as a director after years of acting, working with longtime friend Vanessa Carlton, balancing the humorous love story with universal issues, and how becoming a parent prepared her for managing film crews and actors on set.
E20
Ke Huy Quan
Fri, Feb 7 2025 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Desi Lydic covers Trump's latest executive actions, including a combination walk back/double-down on his Gaza plan, a ban on trans athletes that he probably didn't proofread, and a "National Garden of American Heroes." Plus, Ronny Chieng and Josh Johnson debate which Americans are statue-worthy. Elon Musk needs Democrats to get their heads in the game and for Republicans to open their eyes before Elon Musk destroys the government like it's a SpaceX rocket. "Love Hurts" actor Ke Huy Quan joins Desi Lydic to discuss his upcoming action flick that's like "‘Die Hard' for hopeless romantics." The Oscar-winning actor shares why his character represents a different type of action star, whether co-star Marshawn Lynch went full "Beast Mode" on him, and his tearful onscreen reunion with "Goonies" co-star Sean Astin. Plus, Quan auditions for his dream role as a supervillain with some incredibly evil line readings.
E21
David Remnick
Tue, Feb 11 2025 4:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Jon Stewart tackles Trump's attempt to be the Super Bowl MVP and examines the president's rejection of federal agencies, birthright citizenship, and basic constitutional checks and balances. Plus, John Oliver welcomes America to its monarchy era. The New Yorker editor David Remnick sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss the magazine's 100th Anniversary Issue and journey since its inception in 1925. They also talk about the importance of long-form journalism, especially under the overwhelming second Trump administration, as well as how the president is overstepping executive power, the danger of the tech oligarchy, and the need for Democratic politicians and citizens alike to finish licking their wounds and take action.
E22
Jesse Eisenberg
Wed, Feb 12 2025 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Jordan Klepper on Trump's boredom over his own tariffs, Pete Hegseth's half-woke Fort Bragg rebrand, and Eric Adams's "get out of jail" card. Plus, Grace Kuhlenschmidt, Michael Kosta, and Troy Iwata take a lesson from Mayor Adams on how to multi-task at the salon. Jordan Klepper and Ronny Chieng face off in Sports War over the Eagles' blowout Super Bowl win, Shohei Ohtani's interpreter's sentencing, and Kendrick Lamar's brutal takedown of Drake during his halftime performance. Academy Award-nominated actor Jesse Eisenberg sits down with Jordan Klepper to discuss writing, directing, and starring in his Oscar-nominated film, "A Real Pain." They talk about carrying generational grief and grappling with his own life's meaning as a descendant of Holocaust survivors, how he got unprecedented access to film at a concentration camp in Poland, how his relationship with Kieran Culkin mirrors their characters, and how that influenced his role as director.
E23
Colman Domingo
Thu, Feb 13 2025 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Jordan Klepper covers Trump pushing his Gaza takeover plan even further and the hypocrisy, conflicts of interest, and terrible "jokes" behind the most powerful unelected bureaucrat in D.C., Elon Musk. Marco Rubio was not always the it-girl of D.C. With his humble Florida beginnings and perfect lack of moral integrity, he was able to sneak his way in with Trump's in-crowd. This is the Daily Showography of Marco Rubio narrated by Molly Ringwald. "The only agenda is looking into a person's humanity and filling it with art and hope. That's the agenda of the film." Emmy-winning actor Colman Domingo talks to Jordan Klepper about his Oscar-nominated performance in the film "Sing Sing," which is based on a real rehabilitation through the arts program at Sing Sing prison, including the meta experience of making the film with a cast of formerly incarcerated actors playing versions of themselves and the transformative power of art and theater. He also discusses being co-chair of this year's Met Gala and how to tell your personal story through style.
E24
Brady Corbet
Fri, Feb 14 2025 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Jordan Klepper tackles Trump getting "hot" and heavy with the Kennedy Center, the government confirming RFK Jr. as health secretary, and the president fumbling peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine before they even start. Josh Johnson asks New Yorkers how they're dealing with eggflation and tries to get in on the egg grift. "Audiences do want daring, original, provocative films." Brady Corbet, writer and director of "The Brutalist," joins Jordan Klepper to discuss his ten-time Oscar-nominated film. He explains how Trump's first-term push to "Make Federal Buildings Beautiful Again" inspired the story, why the architect at the film's center, László Tóth, feels so realistic, the connection between Brutalist architecture and the immigrant experience, and how he pulled it all off using VistaVision and a meager $10 million budget.
E25
Rupa Bhattacharyya
Tue, Feb 25 2025 4:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Jon Stewart dives into Trump's new Department of Government Efficiency, a.k.a. DOGE, and how the Elon Musk-led project masks its allegiance to corporate overlords and negligence to the American people under the guise of slashing the government's budget. "We shouldn't live in a world where the only programs that get saved are the ones Republicans are willing to put their stamp of approval on." Jon Stewart joins Georgetown Law's Rupa Bhattacharyya, former Special Master of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, to discuss how Elon Musk and the DOGE project's reckless budget cuts are affecting valuable programs like the one she used to oversee. Bhattacharyya explains how federal agencies and programs were typically non-politicized until Trump's second administration, how similar uncertainty is affecting the World Trade Center Health Program, and why these roles are what the government exists to provide.
E26
Wendi McLendon-Covey
Wed, Feb 26 2025 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Desi Lydic tackles Trump's continued defense of Russia to Fox News's dismay and his captivation with Emmanuel Macron's accent, despite the French president's attempts to sway him. Desi Lydic dives into the recent failures of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, including the "DOGE ultimatum" issued to federal workers via email. Plus, as government workers protest, Michael Kosta unpacks the symbolism in an AI-generated video circulating of Trump and, uh, Musk's toes. Actor Wendi McLendon-Covey joins Desi Lydic to discuss how her improv background prepared her for a career in comedy and the improvised sitcom pilot they worked on together years ago that led to a misguided boat purchase. McLendon-Covey also talks about the increased appreciation for healthcare workers she's gained from playing a hospital administrator on the new NBC show "St. Denis Medical," and the next fake profession she'd like to play.
E27
Rosebud Baker
Thu, Feb 27 2025 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Desi Lydic tackles Trump's first cabinet meeting, which included Elon Musk accidentally canceling Ebola prevention and RFK Jr. downplaying the measles outbreak. Meanwhile, Trump announces $5M "gold card" for wealthy immigrants. Meet Elon Musk's Body Movement Choreographer, Jean Lemón, the mastermind behind Elon's X jump and heart-to-the-crowd salute. Comedian, actor & writer Rosebud Baker sits down with Desi Lydic to discuss her Netflix stand-up special "The Mother Lode." They talk about filming the special before and after giving birth, portraying an honest journey to motherhood, why Baker's daughter is at high risk for becoming a comedian, and how kicking pigeons helps her cope while writing SNL's Weekend Update.
E28
Gabrielle Union
Fri, Feb 28 2025 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Desi Lydic rates the Democratic Party's methods of opposing Trump on the cringe-o-meter: from off-key protest chants to interpretive dance to podcasts. Plus, with so many Dems saying "F**k Trump," Grace Kuhlenschmidt thinks that might just be a great idea. As Black History Month comes to an end, Josh Johnson asks New Yorkers if they can censor Black history just as well as the White House has. "You have to be willing to do the right thing even if it makes you uncomfortable or even if it doesn't actively benefit you, because real equality and real liberation is what benefits all of us." Actor, producer, and entrepreneur Gabrielle Union sits down with Desi Lydic for a conversation about making the new film she stars in, "Riff Raff," and how she uses her power as a producer to enact positive change in the industry and uplift people who are typically overlooked. They also discuss Union's pride in her daughter Zaya's actvisim work for the queer community and trans rights.
E29
Matthew Desmond
Tue, Mar 4 2025 4:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Jon Stewart dives into the Oval Office meeting between Trump, Vance, and Zelenskyy, which shocked viewers more than John Cena's heel-turn. Plus, Jon calls bulls**t on Elon Musk's challenge to an interview. "Investing in American people and stabilizing communities that need it the most is the best way for all of us." Sociologist at Princeton University and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "Evicted," Matthew Desmond sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss his latest book, "Poverty, by America." They talk about America's welfare state, how society benefits from poverty, the opportunity to close the poverty gap if the top one percent paid their taxes, and empowering the poor with better choices like building worker power, and expanding housing choice. They also highlight how Democrats need to get more serious about economic justice to fully commit to poverty abolitionism.
E30
Mae Martin
Wed, Mar 5 2025 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Michael Kosta tackles Trump launching a trade war with Canada, Trudeau responding to Trump with a "disappointed dad" message, and the GOP blaming Biden for stock market issues. Plus, Grace Kuhlenschmidt unlocks American pride as things with Canada get ugly. Trump voters, Tesla owners, and Yeezy wearers are all suffering from buyer's remorse right now. Ricky Velez offers some advice for dealing with the disappointment and getting rid of your now Nazi-affiliated purchases. Mae Martin, an award-winning comedian, actor, and writer, sits down with Michael Kosta to discuss "I'm a TV," their debut album as a singer-songwriter. They talk about the differences between performing as a stand-up and as a musician, finding new vulnerability as a songwriter after their top surgery, the solemn inspiration behind the song "Big Bear," and that one time they got a tattoo using a stick and poke kit.
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Julien Baker & Torres
Thu, Mar 6 2025 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Michael Kosta explains why Trump's joint session speech felt like a theatrical production with appearances by co-star Elon Musk, over-the-top trolling, and blatant lies as the Democrats helplessly wielded their props. Critically acclaimed musicians, Julien Baker and TORRES, sit down with Michael Kosta to discuss their forthcoming album, "Send A Prayer My Way." They talk about banding together during lockdown to create a country album, navigating a spiritual relationship with the divine, and writing a song about the unconditional love of a dog. Julien Baker and TORRES perform "Bottom of a Bottle" from their forthcoming album, "Send A Prayer My Way."
E32
Antoni Porowski
Fri, Mar 7 2025 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Michael Kosta on Trump doubling down then ditching Canada and Mexico tariffs, the GOP pretending the plunging stock market is normal, and the president pissing off China. Plus, Josh Johnson takes inspiration from Trump flip-flopping on tariffs. These days in America it's easier to get a gun than get rid of one. Desi Lydic headed to Michigan to get to the bottom of the state's "buy back" initiative that turned out to be refurbishing guns instead of destroying them. Bestselling author and culinary expert Antoni Porowski talks to Michael Kosta about hosting his new National Geographic show, "No Taste Like Home," which uses a dish significant to each guest as an entry point to a journey through their family and ancestral history. They discuss the extensive research process that goes into the show, some of the most emotional moments of the season, and why food is so important to Porowski and how he connects with his own family.
E33
Chris Murphy
Tue, Mar 18 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Jon Stewart highlights how the Democrats' divisiveness over Trump's budget bill is emblematic of their lack of vision, plummeting approval ratings, and continued losses against the MAGA cult. Third-term Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut sits down with Jon Stewart to talk about the Democratic party's path moving forward. He explains why he disagreed over the Dems' decision not to filibuster the GOP budget, why his colleagues should be willing to take more risks, how misaligned priorities cost them voters to Trump, and the need to rally behind long-lasting ideas.
E34
Ezra Klein & Derek Thompson
Wed, Mar 19 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Jordan Klepper breaks down how Trump's attempt to mass-deport Venezuelans by invoking a racist wartime law has led to a feud with the federal judge and an all-out constitutional crisis. Plus, Troy Iwata checks in on sick MAGA children who have just learned that their letters from the president were signed by... an autopen. The recent string of plane crash catastrophes has air traffic controllers overworked and travelers worried. In an all-new "Back In Black," Lewis Black breaks down America's airline problem, the insufferable ways fliers ease their anxiety, and how Elon Musk is making it all worse. New York Times Opinion columnist Ezra Klein and staff writer for The Atlantic, Derek Thompson, talk to Jordan Klepper about their new book, "Abundance," which details how lawmakers can solve the affordability crisis by "building and inventing more of what we need." They also discuss how Democrats can build a more effective opposition to Trump by using their power in blue cities and states to implement results-oriented policy and create a positive party identity.
E35
Anthony Carrigan
Thu, Mar 20 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Jordan Klepper covers the backlash against Elon Musk, including town hall rage against his unconfirmed DOGE position and sweeping Tesla vandalization. Plus, some advice for the returning NASA astronauts on how to acclimate to Trump and Elon's new world. Trump is getting rid of all DEI celebrations... except for St. Patrick's Day! Michael Kosta takes to the streets of NYC on St. Paddy's Day to ask Irish Trump supporters what makes them so lucky. Emmy-nominated actor Anthony Carrigan sits down with Jordan Klepper to discuss his new film "Death of a Unicorn." They talk about working with unicorns through practical effects, experimenting with a Scottish accent, how Bill Hader opened the door for his character's continuation in "Barry," and his upcoming role as Metamorpho in James Gunn's "Superman."
E36
Peter Wolf
Fri, Mar 21 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Jordan Klepper covers Trump's anti-DEI fallout, including the Pentagon's erasure of Jackie Robinson and The Enola Gay. Plus, Troy Iwata joins the Republicans' campaign to revive Tesla stock and keep Elon Musk rich. With many Americans preparing for doomsday, the apocalypse has become good business. Michael Kosta visits Fortitude Ranch, a post-apocalyptic survival community where preppers can wait out the end times in country-club glamour with their own rooms, artillery, and food supplies…for a hefty amount of cash. Legendary musician, artist, and New York Times best-selling author Peter Wolf joins Jordan Klepper to talk about his new memoir, "Waiting on the Moon." The former J. Geils Band frontman recounts the era in which he wrote their album "Full House," and how he strived to write a "not-boring" memoir by sharing vignettes about the people he idolized. Plus, he tells some stories from the book, including when he drank Bob Dylan's wine and the time Muddy Waters became his houseguest.
E37
Paul Rudd
Tue, Mar 25 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Jon Stewart goes old-school Daily Show on Trump and Republicans who pride themselves on "saving" free speech, all while censoring anybody who doesn't agree with them. Paul Rudd sits down with Jon Stewart to chat about his latest starring roles in the films "Death of a Unicorn" and "Friendship," watching their kids grow up, and, of course, pharmaceutical side effects to the perineum.
E38
Michelle Wu
Wed, Mar 26 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Ronny Chieng tackles Republicans' desperate attempts to defend Trump administration officials accidentally adding a journalist to their Signal group chat for planning missile strikes on Yemen. Ronny Chieng and Jordan Klepper face off in a March Madness edition of Sports War, where the two debate the McNeese student manager's rise to fame, fans' upset over a lack of upsets, and the NCAA tournament's link to vasectomy season. Plus, a special Sports War halftime report from Grace Kuhlenschmidt. "We're the safest city because we are safe for everyone." Boston Mayor Michelle Wu sits down with Ronny Chieng to discuss blazing a trail as Boston's first female and first Asian-American elected mayor. They talk about winning over Boston's passionate and diverse constituency by focusing on solving their everyday challenges, valuing immigrants for a safer environment, investing in affordable housing, and why Boston remains the safest big city in America.
E39
Steve Coogan
Thu, Mar 27 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Ronny Chieng dives into the churn of Signal-gate as Pete Hegseth downplays the war chat, Michael Waltz makes excuses, and journalist Jeffrey Goldberg brings receipts. Chris Distefano jumps in to solve America's issues, from export tariffs to immigration to DOGE cuts to Canada and Greenland sovereignty. Comedian and actor Steve Coogan joins Ronny Chieng to discuss his expansive career and new film, "The Penguin Lessons." They talk about their experiences at Edinburgh Fringe, his West End run portraying four roles in a "Dr. Strangelove" adaptation, why comic characters like his infamous Alan Partridge speak to both political parties, and his experience on-set with real and robotic penguins.
E40
Bill Murray
Fri, Mar 28 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Ronny Chieng covers the upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court election, including Elon Musk's $20 million intervention in Republican Brad Schimel's campaign, attack ads against the wrong Susan Crawford, and alternating pro-pedophilia smear campaigns. Plus, Grace Kuhlenschmidt sees how billionaires are turning elections into games. Ronny Chieng on JD and Usha Vance's big trip to Greenland, where native protestors are chanting "MAGA: Make America Go Away." Bill Murray sits down with Ronny Chieng to discuss his latest film, "The Friend," as well as his legendary career in TV and film. Murray talks about his philosophy of trying to stay in the moment, why he moved to France with his family after starring in a string of comedy blockbusters like "Ghostbusters," his pivot to working with independent filmmakers like Wes Anderson, Jim Jarmusch, and Sofia Coppola, and what he gained from being a part of comedy institutions at The Second City and "Saturday Night Live." He also praises Naomi Watts's performance in "The Friend," and the extraordinary Great Dane who is so good in the film, people speculate it's AI.
E41
Oren Cass
Tue, Apr 1 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Jon Stewart checks in on the state of democracy after Trump considers an unconstitutional third term in office, then takes a look at how all the national security officials involved in Signalgate have managed to skirt any accountability and keep their jobs, all while thousands of hard-working government employees lose theirs in DOGE layoffs. Oren Cass, chief economist at American Compass, who writes the "Understanding America" newsletter, sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss conservative economic policies of the New Right, which will be outlined in his forthcoming book, "The New Conservatives." Cass describes a conservative shift from faith in markets, using tariffs as incentives to pursue profit that supports society, how livable wages are the key to a strong economy, and the U.S.'s ideal economic and security alliance that includes balanced trade, owning defense burdens, and keeping China out.
E42
Gianna Toboni
Wed, Apr 2 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Michael Kosta breaks down the Trump administration's disregard for the Constitution: Trump's plan for a third term that even Republicans think is an April Fools joke, omitting due process on ICE deportations, and a mistaken deportation to El Salvador that can't be undone. Plus, Josh Johnson lays out the difference between Kid Rock's tattoos and deportation tattoos. Charlamagne Tha God has had enough of Chuck Schumer and Gavin Newsom's stale brands of politics and calls on the struggling Democratic Party to rebrand and match the energy of people like Cory Booker and Jasmine Crockett. "If we are going to have this practice carried out in our name and on our dime… then I think we need to face what we are actually doing." Gianna Toboni, an Emmy-winning journalist, joins Michael Kosta to share findings from her new book, "The Volunteer: The Failure of the Death Penalty in America and One Inmate's Quest to Die With Dignity." They discuss why the system is failing Americans, the complexities around lethal injections and pharmaceutical companies, and why the death penalty affects more parties than just convicted inmates.
E43
Melissa Arnot Reid
Thu, Apr 3 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Michael Kosta recaps surprising wins for the Democrats, including a victory in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race despite Elon Musk's financial interference, and a record-breaking 25-hour speech by Cory Booker. Plus, Trump launches his "Liberation Day" tariffs, and Republicans scramble to supply cover. In the first installment of "Mysteries of Donald Trump's Very Very Large A-Brain" Trump explores the word "groceries," a concept he calls "old-fashioned." Then, Grace Kuhlenschmidt educates New York shoppers on the new Trump-era food store lingo. "We can be flawed and still be deserving of achieving great things." Melissa Arnot Reid, the first American woman to summit and descend Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen, talks to Michael Kosta about her new memoir, "Enough: Climbing Toward a True Self on Mount Everest." She opens up about using high-level climbing as a sometimes unhealthy coping mechanism and why her journey to inner peace is a "forever climb." She also discusses Juniper Fund, the non-profit she co-founded to support high-altitude workers in Nepal.
E44
Scott Glenn
Fri, Apr 4 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Michael Kosta recaps Trump's tariffs fallout, from a stock market crash to cabinet officials taking to the airwaves to cheerlead the move. Plus, Grace Kuhlenschmidt checks in on the penguins who now find themselves in a trade war. Jordan Klepper profiles Brian Glenn: Chief White House Correspondent of Real America's Voice, boyfriend of Marjorie Taylor Greene, and the man famous for asking Zelenskyy, "Why don't you wear a suit?" in the latest News To Meet Ya! Legendary actor Scott Glenn sits down with Michael Kosta to discuss playing the mysterious Jim Hollinger on HBO's "The White Lotus." Glenn talks about turning down the role before falling in love with the hit show, preparing for the rhythm of Thailand by learning Thai martial arts, how Off-Broadway opening night is scarier than skydiving, and why he's uninspired by the "slash" career mentality in Hollywood. Glenn also advises Kosta on motorcycle safety.
E45
Rahm Emanuel
Tue, Apr 8 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Jon Stewart on the fallout from Trump's tariffs, a stock market in a near-recession free fall, and the GOP's spin of the economic turmoil as "no biggie." "Nobody will ever trust us. In eight weeks, he's destroyed 80 years of reputation that America built." Rahm Emanuel, former ambassador to Japan under Biden and a current advisor at investment-banking firm Centerview Partners, joins Jon Stewart to talk about the United States' international trade predicament in the wake of Trump's tariffs. They discuss why it's one of the most "reckless" things done by a president, why he thinks these policies gave China a "get-out-of-jail-free" card, his experience under the Obama administration, and why he believes a Democratic governor could be the one to turn the party around.
E46
Mallory McMorrow
Wed, Apr 9 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Desi Lydic covers the ongoing economic crisis from Trump's trade war, which has created tension between Trump's two favorite goons, Peter Navarro and Elon Musk. Meanwhile, Fox News's journalistic integrity is front-and-center with their top story: "Look over there!" Plus, Michael Kosta reports on how the tariff pile-on with China could have American manufacturers like his grandfather screwed. In the latest edition of Everything is Stupid, Ronny Chieng reveals the perverted trend ruining art history across the globe: fondling the breasts of female statues to find love, luck, and second base. "We can all write our own future together and not have hateful people decide it for us." Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow talks to Desi Lydic about her book "Hate Won't Win," which originated from her viral speech after being slandered by a political rival, and her desire to inspire others to find their own voices and to combat the feeling of political overwhelm by getting active in their communities. She also discusses her campaign for U.S. Senate and upgrading the Democratic message with her vision for a new American dream that centers on "success, safety, and sanity."
E47
Olivia Munn
Thu, Apr 10 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Desi Lydic tracks Trump's "Tariff Day" roller coaster ride, from his shock announcement of a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs, to slapping even more tariffs on China. Plus, Olivia Munn explains how Trump's tariff chaos is all just brushstrokes in the art of his deal. Could resurrecting the woolly mammoth be the fix for modern climate change? Troy Iwata sits down with leading scientists and paleontologists to determine if engineering woolly mammoths could be a problem or a solution. Former Daily Show correspondent and actor Olivia Munn sits down with Desi Lydic to discuss her new Apple TV+ series "Your Friends & Neighbors." They talk about Munn's first day as a correspondent 14 years ago, bending gender stereotypes as the "fun mom," opening up about her struggle with postpartum anxiety, how a health test saved her life from breast cancer, and the role alongside Jon Hamm that brought her back to acting.
E48
Bowen Yang
Fri, Apr 11 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Desi Lydic tackles Trump's cabinet of ass-kissers, his war on water pressure, and Kristi Noem's viral gun photo-op. Plus, Troy Iwata breaks down the White House's top issue: temperamental showers. Michael Kosta dives into America's mad money problems in the face of Trump's tariffs: panicked shopping on the rise, price hikes on everyday toys and goods, and the uncertainty around those precious iPhones. "Saturday Night Live" star and "Las Culturistas" co-host Bowen Yang sits down with Desi Lydic to discuss his new rom-com, "The Wedding Banquet." He shares the process behind his portrayals of hilarious "SNL" villains like JD Vance and George Santos, whether his pop-culture podcast has changed over the years, and why his new film feels like a "warm hug of a movie."
E49
Ramy Youssef
Tue, Apr 15 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Jon Stewart measures Trump's weight on the authoritarian scale. Between the president's refusal to correct the wrongful deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to his incompetence on a variety of issues, Donald's dictatorship isn't looking very healthy. Award-winning actor and comedian, Ramy Youssef joins Jon Stewart to talk about the new animated series he co-created called "#1 Happy Family USA" and how the series, which follows a Muslim family trying to navigate post-9/11 America, resonates in Trump's second term. They also discuss his favorite parts about making an animated show, the family members who inspire some of the characters, and how the word "Islamaphobia" kind of lets Islamaphobes off the hook.
E50
Nimesh Patel
Wed, Apr 16 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Ronny Chieng tackles the Trump administration shirking responsibility for a Maryland father's mistaken deportation to El Salvador, their aggressive media tirade invoking Osama Bin Laden, and Harvard's defiance of Donald Trump. Plus, Josh Johnson explains how Trump's power changes from Harvard to El Salvador. Trump promised that under his presidency, the rest of the world would fear and respect America "like never before." Desi Lydic takes a look at how other countries are responding to his massive trade war with a little less "R-E-S-P-E-C-T" and a little more "F-U." Emmy-nominated writer and comedian Nimesh Patel sits down with Ronny Chieng to discuss his upcoming stand-up tour. They chat about the first time they met in the New York comedy scene, the importance of crashing out on stage, why his daughter is "the biggest tariff" he's encountered thus far, and the well-known Indians of MAGA.
E51
Tammy Duckworth
Thu, Apr 17 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Ronny Chieng breaks down how JD Vance's comments calling Chinese people "peasants" have escalated both the shade war and the trade war with China, impacting American industries from automakers to Hollywood. Plus, Troy Iwata chimes in on the one thriving business of the trade war: TikTok luxury knockoffs. Michael Kosta checks in with Canadians to see how they feel about Donald Trump's aims to make them America's 51st state, including one ex-pat who immigrated to Canada when Trump first became president and a gun-loving member of Canada's silent MAGA minority. Iraq War veteran and Democratic Senator from Illinois Tammy Duckworth sits down with Ronny Chieng to discuss the work she is doing in Congress to improve care for veterans and how the Trump administration is setting back that progress by taking jobs away from thousands of veterans and making DOGE cuts to life-saving Veterans' Affairs programs. They also discuss Trump's broken promises to the veterans who voted for him, how DEI benefits the military, and why confirming someone as unqualified as Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense contradicts the right's alleged "meritocracy."
E52
Nancy Kwan
Fri, Apr 18 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Ronny Chieng covers Elon Musk's mission to have babies over DM, Pete Hegseth's Air Force diversity purge, RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine coded attack on autism, and proof he has never seen "Love on the Spectrum." Michael Kosta & Ronny Chieng go head to head over Rory McIlroy's Masters Tournament takeover, brand-new Barbie Lebron James, Bryce Harper's on-field gender reveal, and Baltimore's oyster rebrand. "There will always be political clashes, that's what makes the world interesting." Hollywood icon Nancy Kwan sits down with Ronny Chieng to discuss her trailblazing career and new book, "The World of Nancy Kwan: A Memoir by Hollywood's Asian Superstar." They talk about an accidental screen test that brought her to Hollywood, a friendship with Bruce Lee that began in Hong Kong, and Kwan offers her perspective on what the West can learn from the East.
E53
Chris Hughes
Tue, Apr 29 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Jon Stewart takes a look at Trump's first 100 days: from plummeting approval ratings to unfulfilled promises on immigration, health, and the economy, to destroying his reputation as a shrewd negotiator with China and Ukraine. Chris Hughes, an economist and the author of "Marketcrafters," sits down with Jon Stewart to unpack the economy's fall under Trump and how understanding how politicians have shaped markets to work better could be its solution. They discuss how both parties have used marketcrafting to benefit Americans, whether the current economy requires an intervention, the need for institutions to help marketcrafting directly affect people over corporations, and his belief in a positive agenda for the future. Plus, as a co-founder of Facebook, Hughes weighs in on the company's involvement with the Trump administration.
E54
Katherine Maher
Wed, Apr 30 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
On Trump's official second 100th day in office, Jordan Klepper delves into his lack of follow-through, including the division he's sown, his back-and-forth on tariffs and firings, and taunting Canada until they elected a liberal prime minister. Trump let Elon Musk take a chainsaw to the federal workforce in order to save taxpayers money, but after hearing from some of the government employees who lost their jobs, Desi Lydic is starting to think the real waste, fraud, and abuse was living inside DOGE this whole time. "We know that the existence of local news, and public radio in particular, contributes to lower rates of polarization, higher rates of civic engagement, and higher rates of civic trust." NPR CEO Katherine Maher joins Jordan Klepper to stress the important functions of public media that are under threat from the Trump administration, especially educational children's programming and local reporting in rural areas where public radio is often the only source for local news. She also defends NPR's journalism against critics who claim it is liberally biased, while extending an invitation for more conservative voices to express their perspectives on NPR, and emphasizes that the mandate of public media is to serve the whole population of the U.S., which includes diverse and underserved communities.
E55
Jon Meacham
Thu, May 1 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Desi Lydic covers Trump's 100th day celebrations: inviting ABC News into the White House to misunderstand the Declaration of Independence, grooving to his famous "YMCA" dance, and putting the economy on financial Ozempic. From the dark halls of Santa Monica to the caves of the Trump administration, Stephen Miller has been working in the shadows as the White House Chief of Staff. From influencing election denial to mass deportations, can Stephen Miller's vampiric bite kill American democracy? "If we get things right just enough of the time… that's what democracy is, because it's the fullest expression of all of us." Pulitzer Prize-winning presidential biographer Jon Meacham joins Desi Lydic to discuss the impact of Trump's presidency on democracy. They talk about biographing imperfect presidents who bent history, the origins of the first 100 days under the Roosevelt administration, Trump's unprecedented destruction of democratic institutions, and how the partisanship of facts has transformed reality into a reality show.
E56
Elissa Slotkin
Fri, May 2 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Michael Kosta continues TDS coverage of Trump's 100th day in office with reports from NewsNation's town hall, where the president racially slighted Stephen A. Smith, as well as details on Mike Waltz's exit and subsequent United Nations promotion, and Pam Bondi's ridiculous claims about fentanyl deaths. With anxiety-inducing news cycles and Trump Derangement Syndrome on the rise, it's easy to feel helpless with the current administration. But in these times of despair and uncertainty, the Hang In There poster will take all your Trump-related anxieties away! The perfect comforting distraction in these disturbing political times. "We don't have the right to tune out when previous generations fought and fought and fought." Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin, the youngest Democratic female serving in the U.S. Senate, joins Michael Kosta to share her perspective on the current state of national security and the Democratic agenda moving forward. The senator explains why voters are looking for Democrats with alpha energy ("You don't have to be a male to [have] alpha energy," she says), how President Trump's tariff policy is "slow-rolling us into a recession," responsible vs. reckless change, and the importance of tuning in during challenging times.
E57
Rutger Bregman
Tue, May 6 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Jon Stewart sorts Trump's latest barrage of bulls**t into the "OK" and "NOT OK" piles, including telling kids to cut down on dolls and pencils, calling for Alcatraz to reopen, posting AI-generated images of himself as the Pope, and shrugging off the Constitution. Historian and best-selling author Rutger Bregman joins Jon Stewart to unpack his latest book, "Moral Ambition," which is a call to action for people, especially those with education and privilege, to devote their talent and resources to careers and causes that make the world a better place. He describes how the political left has often made the mistake of placing moral purity above political relevance, and what they can learn from conservatives about building small movements into a larger, results-oriented coalition. Bregman also addresses the problem of what he calls our "inverse welfare society," in which most high-paying, high-status jobs are inessential, and how his organization, The School for Moral Ambition, aims to reverse that structure by helping people quit their corporate jobs and transition into careers of positive impact.
E58
Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach & Amanda Doyle
Wed, May 7 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Desi Lydic recaps Trump's oblivious reaction to getting friend-zoned by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and prepares for a summer of s***ty air travel as the Real ID deadline approaches and Newark Airport spirals into more chaos. Ronny Chieng breaks down how AI chatbot romances aren't as stupid as you might guess; they're stupid in some surprising ways, too. "This is not a time for self-help but for collective wisdom, where we learn from each other." "We Can Do Hard Things" podcast hosts Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach, and Amanda Doyle sit down with Desi Lydic to discuss their new guidebook "We Can Do Hard Things: Answers to Life's 20 Questions." They share the experience of living life "off the menu" by deviating from regulated paths, cultivating an ordinary life at home to make room for extraordinary moments, sharing a breast cancer diagnosis to stop gatekeeping information on women's bodies, and finding a lane of activism to shift our perspective in grim political times.
E59
John Green
Thu, May 8 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Desi Lydic dives into Trump's ominous "big announcement," the president renames the Persian Gulf, another US fighter jet falls off an aircraft carrier, and kids swap tariff-priced Barbies for the promise of economic freedom. In honor of the conclave, Lewis Black sounds off on the Vatican's mysterious process to select a new pope, including this year's parlay options, the surprising number of cardinals taking lessons from the Oscar-nominated "Conclave" film, and the merch being sold to incompetent tourists. "This is the middle of the story, not the end of the story, and it falls on us to write a better end." John Green, an award-winning author and global healthcare reform advocate, sits down with Desi Lydic to discuss his No. 1 New York Times bestseller, "Everything Is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection." He explains how a 2019 visit to a TB hospital in Sierra Leone inspired the book, why tuberculosis persists despite having a cure for the disease since the 1950s, how DOGE cuts are affecting global aid and the need for political will, and the infection's connection to everything, from the cowboy hat to weighted vests.
E60
Michelle Buteau
Fri, May 9 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Desi Lydic has the latest from the Vatican after the announcement of the first American pope, Leo XIV, including the world's reaction to a Chicago-style pope and Fox News immediately yelling at him to speak English. Plus, Michael Kosta celebrates America's conclave win. Following Trump's ban on transgender people in the military, Jordan Klepper met with a panel of esteemed service members to discuss the president's rejection of their qualifications, which stand in stark contrast to Trump's own bone spur excuses. "It is not only the New York that I live in, but it's also the America that I want to live in." Comedian, writer, and actor Michelle Buteau sits down with Desi Lydic to share how the Netflix series that she created and stars in, "Survival of the Thickest," began as a book of essays written just after her twins were born, how having so much creative responsibility on the show allows her to reflect the diversity of the city she lives in, and why she says featuring body-positive sex scenes shows young women that they are worthy of love at any size and shape. She also discusses her recent accomplishment as the first woman to ever film a comedy special at Radio City Music Hall and reflects on the importance of finding joy during difficult times.
E61
Gen. Stanley McChrystal
Tue, May 13 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
After Trump teased an upcoming "big announcement" last week, Jon Stewart contemplates what news Americans are supposed to be so psyched for: the possible suspension of due process, Trump's appointment of Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as D.C. district attorney, Qatar's $400 million luxury jet "gift" for Trump, or lower prices on the "fat shot drug"? "Our character is the essential identity of us as people and us as a nation, and we've let it erode." Retired four-star general who served 34 years in the U.S. Army, General Stanley McChrystal, sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss his book "On Character: Choices that Define a Life." They talk about leading a national conversation on character, employing empathy in war to negotiate with ideological warriors and mercenaries, what upset him most about Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth's Signal chat leak, and how his wife taught him to live "with no use for the rear view mirror."
E62
Matt Wolf
Wed, May 14 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Jordan Klepper breaks down day one of Saudi Arabia's effort to buy Trump's affection: Arabian horses, a McDonald's food truck, some business deals, and a mid-meeting nap. Plus, Michael Kosta is so taken by the Saudis' lavish welcome he almost forgets about their oppression and orchestration of 9/11. Trump's 2024 campaign blitz through right-wing podcasters and influencers bought him a big win among young male voters, so Jordan Klepper sat down with liberal darling and Twitch streamer Hasan Piker to better understand how the Left can find a bridge into bro culture, and how easily men are sucked into the manosphere by social media algorithms. Award-winning filmmaker Matt Wolf sits down with Jordan Klepper to discuss his new two-part HBO documentary, "Pee-Wee as Himself," which tells the story of the late comedian Paul Reubens in his own words. Wolf explains his goal to create a "portrait of an artist," which was often at odds with Reubens's vision, their "barbed" but "fun" dynamic behind the scenes, whether the actor's passing informed the project, and how the "radical acceptance" of the original "Pee-Wee's Playhouse" changed his life.
E63
Colum McCann
Thu, May 15 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Jordan Klepper covers Trump's lavish welcome in Qatar and lifting of Syrian sanctions, while RFK Jr. lands himself in muddy waters over swimming in a contaminated creek. Plus, Grace Kuhlenschmidt and Troy Iwata fight over investigating Trump's $400 million jet vs. the sewage-tainted Rock Creek. The Trump administration is full of corruption, bigotry, and incompetence, but there's one thing about them that Leslie Jones hates the most: They're f**king GOOFY! She breaks down how Elon's dad jokes, RFK Jr.'s sewage-swimming, and everything about JD Vance are only Making America Goofy Asses. Colum McCann, National Book Award-winning author, sits down with Jordan Klepper to discuss his latest novel, "Twist," which follows the people who fix the underwater cables that carry the world's digital information at the extreme depths of the ocean. He shares what fascinated him about the concept, especially the themes of disconnection and repair, and how his global nonprofit, Narrative 4, teaches young people how to find connection through the exchange of stories.
E64
Jake Auchincloss
Fri, May 16 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Jordan Klepper recaps Trump's visit to the United Arab Emirates, where he was greeted by a lackluster hair dance ceremony, serenaded a Qatari military base with Lee Greenwood, and twisted discussions about drones into a ramble about Sean Duffy and Pete Buttigieg's bicycle. Plus, as his Middle Eastern tour comes to an end, Josh Johnson analyzes whether the president accomplished anything. Ronny Chieng tests out effective altruism by joining the Shrimp Welfare Project to ascertain if sparing shrimp from anxiety and painful death is a productive way to be philanthropic. "If we're going to govern from a place of trust with the American people, we have to show people what we are for, not just what we are against." Massachusetts Democratic Congressman Jake Auchincloss joins Jordan Klepper to unpack his recent 27-hour markup session of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. They discuss how the proposed Republican-led legislation would cut Medicare and Medicaid for Americans, whether the two parties can find common ground, if Trump is causing a "constitutional crisis," and a path forward for Democrats addressing rising prices for housing, the cost of energy, and issues in education.
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Patrick McGee
Tue, May 20 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Jon Stewart critiques the media spin on Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis, from CNN's shameless promotion of Jake Tapper's book to Fox News's "but"-tainted sympathies. ward-winning journalist Patrick McGee joins Jon Stewart to discuss how Apple built China in his new book "Apple in China: The Capture of the World's Greatest Company." They talk about Apple "sleepwalking" into this crisis, building a competitive market in Xi Jinping's authoritarian state, the vocational training that boosted rivals, how Trump's attempted Apple boycott backfired, and whether investments may be facilitating the annexation of Taiwan.
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Prabal Gurung
Wed, May 21 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Ronny Chieng covers Trump's cabinet cracking under pressure, from Kristi Noem drawing a blank on habeas corpus, immigration getting the Bravo treatment, Kash Patel and Dan Bongino flip-flopping on Jeffrey Epstein's "suicide," and Sean Duffy finding an air travel solution in a Jesus painting. Ronny Chieng and Michael Kosta go head to head over NYC's street-wide Knicks celebration, the Dodgers' new Japanese pitcher's bathroom requests, and Bill Belichick spending the rest of his life with 24-year-old Jordon Hudson, in the latest edition of Sports War. Prabal Gurung, award-winning fashion designer and author of the new memoir "Walk Like a Girl," describes to Ronny Chieng how his rise through the fashion world of New York began with the support of his family in Nepal, especially his mother. Gurung reflects on how the fashion industry has changed since the '90s to become more inclusive, and explains why he thinks "fashion is for everyone." He also breaks down the West-meeting-the-East inspiration behind his designs and critiques some less-inspired MAGA fashion.
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Simon Pegg
Thu, May 22 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Ronny Chieng tackles the president of South Africa's uncomfortable White House visit and a MAGA couple shortchanged by a "RUMP" watch. Plus, Trump sets his heart on a $542 billion "golden dome" to protect America from hypothetical attacks, including those provoked by international roast comic Grace Kuhlenschmidt. Charlamagne Tha God looks at Republicans' obsession with Trump as a father figure and reminds them that not only is Trump a bad dad to his own kids, he's an abusive dad to Americans. Screenwriter, comedian, and actor Simon Pegg joins Ronny Chieng to discuss the final installment of the legendary franchise, "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning." They talk about Pegg's humble beginnings doing standup with his goldfish, how "Mission: Impossible" Director Christopher McQuarrie weaved earlier films into the franchise's ending, the power of movie theaters to unite people in experiences, and Tom Cruise's comedic timing while performing epic live-action stunts.
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Dawn Staley
Fri, May 23 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Ronny Chieng covers the House passing Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," trading Medicaid, food stamps, and the national debt for a waiver on silencer registration fees. Plus, the Big Beautiful Bill (Troy Iwata) can't handle the Democrats' poetic attack on his looks. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is asking undocumented migrants to self-deport for a $1000 stipend, and Al Madrigal is taking her up on the offer. He tells Ronny Chieng how he's living large in South Sudan, the DHS's new favorite war-torn dumping ground. Dawn Staley, basketball legend and head coach of the University of South Carolina women's basketball team, talks to Ronny Chieng about her new memoir, "Uncommon Favor," and how she's built a championship program by valuing individuals over analytics and meeting her players where they are. Staley also recalls her experience of coaching through a heart condition – against doctors' orders – to win the 2017 NCAA championship, and she offers some reassuring words to the Knicks after their Game 1 loss in the Eastern Conference finals.
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Carole Cadwalladr
Tue, Jun 3 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Jon Stewart tracks Elon Musk's White House crash, from the high of being Trump's "first buddy" to the low of his black-eyed DOGE send-off. Now that the 100-day honeymoon is over, Jon also checks in on Trump's other struggling cabinet members, like the FBI's burned-out deputy director, Dan Bongino. "I think what is happening in America is they are building a techno-authoritarian surveillance state." Carole Cadwalladr, the award-winning journalist behind the Substack newsletter "How to Survive the Broligarchy," talks to Jon Stewart about how the U.S. government ignored the huge wake-up call that was the Cambridge Analytica-Facebook data breach scandal – a story Cadwalladr broke and which resulted in no legislative protections for citizens' private data. She warns about the unregulated dangers that data-mining and AI pose to individual privacy and freedom, and what people and institutions can do to push back on big tech's authoritarian agenda.
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Candace Parker
Wed, Jun 4 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Michael Kosta unpacks Elon Musk calling Trump's Big Beautiful Bill a "disgusting abomination," the head of FEMA learning there's a hurricane season, Social Security chief Frank Bisignano googling "social security," and Tulsi Gabbard's Fox News-style intelligence briefing makeover. For those airline customers nervous that diverse pilots aren't qualified for their jobs, White Flight's racial support pilots can put their minds at ease. Let a white male stand-in reassure passengers that their plane won't crash from DEI, while the actual pilots do all the work behind the scenes. "I would challenge anyone to love the game of basketball more than me." Candace Parker, three-time WNBA champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist, joins Michael Kosta to discuss her new book, "The Can-Do Mindset." She explains how the title speaks to her childhood nickname and the lessons her family instilled in her, how much the WNBA has grown since her tenure as an athlete, the physical toll of the game, and how she fills the competitive void off-the-court.
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Leah Litman
Thu, Jun 5 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Michael Kosta dives into the fallout of Trump's Big Beautiful Bill: Elon slamming the "sprawling spending bill" and turning on Trump, Democrats backing Elon's criticisms, and Marjorie Taylor Greene revealing she never read it in the first place. Plus, the Big Beautiful Bill (Troy Iwata) claps back at all the new haters. The Trump administration has pushed out legacy media outlets from the White House press room in favor of more conspiratorial right-wing "new media" figures like Tim Pool: a conservative YouTuber and podcaster passionate about stroking Trump's ego and delivering truthful reporting sponsored by Russian interests. "The next several decades might look like a ‘Hunger Games' for liberal constitutional democracy." University of Michigan Law professor and "Strict Scrutiny" co-host Leah Litman joins Michael Kosta to discuss her New York Times bestseller, "Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes." By making the inner workings of SCOTUS more accessible and believing in the power of "talking sh*t," she explains how the nation's highest court has been operating under conservative guidance with little code of ethics in rolling back LGBTQ+ and minority discrimination protections and targeting reproductive rights after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
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Jonathan D. Cohen
Fri, Jun 6 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Michael Kosta unpacks the latest in Musk and Trump's messy bromance breakup: Elon doubling down on critiques against the Big Beautiful Bill, Trump's parent-level guilt, Kanye West calling for a ceasefire, and threats of an Epstein files leak. Plus, Grace Kuhlenschmidt explains that the president is merely playing a game of 7D chess. Students and teachers alike are outsourcing all their work to AI, but Lewis Black thinks kids should stop experimenting with AI in college and go back to experimenting with fun things, like LSD. Jonathan D. Cohen, historian and author of the new book, "Losing Big: America's Bet on Sports Gambling," joins Michael Kosta to break down how legalized sports betting has become such a huge part of American sports culture, industry, and has created a public health gambling addiction crisis, especially among young men. He details how the sports betting apps use endless scroll and obscure international sports to keep users in a chokehold, how gambling can alter your brain chemistry, and the common-sense solutions that he urges to be implemented immediately.
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Stephen A. Smith
Tue, Jun 10 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Jon Stewart examines chaos in the MAGA-verse, as escalating ICE raids in Los Angeles erupt in protests, Stephen Miller hunts for nonviolent immigrants, Elon plays the Epstein card on Trump, and the Trump-Elon alpha male war reveals itself as a sensitive baby feud. "I want to be a major player in terms of a voice and a conduit for change. I want to make sure that people know that the BS has got to stop." Stephen A. Smith, bestselling author & host of "The Stephen A. Smith Show," sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss why he would rather be a hellraiser than an elected official, how politicians have divided and contributed to the demise of this country, and why the messenger matters in politics. Smith, who recently signed a 5-year contract with ESPN and a multi-year deal with SiriusXM, also discussed a comment he made about Jalen Brunson that Stewart considers "an impeachable offense," their ride-or-die love of the Knicks, and the reason the Buffalo Bills may be at fault for Trump's presidency.
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Bryan Cranston
Wed, Jun 11 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Desi Lydic has the latest updates from the L.A. ICE protests, including Trump's outsized military deployment to the city, which defies both California Governor Gavin Newsom and the... "P***y Comitatus Act"? Plus, one soldier sends a letter home from the frontlines of the L.A. war. Where does the public stand on Trump vs. Elon? Grace Kuhlenschmidt and Josh Johnson head out to ask New Yorkers to pick: Team Douche or Team Pedophile? Bryan Cranston joins Desi Lydic to discuss his new movie, "Everything's Going To Be Great," and a busy year of work, including his third film with Wes Anderson and playing a hilarious exec on "The Studio." He shares how he navigates portraying vastly different characters, why he had to really sell himself to get the role of Walter White, and his passion for live theater.
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Atsuko Okatsuka
Thu, Jun 12 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Desi Lydic tackles Trump's politicized Fort Bragg rally, which screened soldiers for loyalty and waist size. Plus, Trump plans a $45 million military parade for his birthday, and Ronny Chieng is pumped to sit courtside at a display of America's military might. Corporate America has been suspiciously quiet this Pride Month due to fear of backlash from the Trump administration. Desi Lydic and Troy Iwata discuss the current muted tones of Pride Month, and how the corporations will have to prove themselves when the pendulum swings back to the gays. Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka talks to Desi Lydic about her new Hulu stand-up special, "Father," including how her lack of housework partly inspired the title, as well as the intentional juxtaposition of her colorful clothes and set with the deeply personal stories she mines for levity. Okatsuka also shares how her Grandma Li was able to embrace her silliness later in life through their viral videos, and she explores alternate hairstyles if she were to ever change her signature bowl cut.
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Jeff Hiller
Fri, Jun 13 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Desi Lydic tackles Elon Musk's vague apology to Trump, RFK Jr. putting his conspiracy buddies in charge at the CDC, and Tulsi Gabbard getting AI to do the FBI's homework. Plus, Trump celebrated deploying the military on Angelenos with tickets to "Les Misérables," so Jordan Klepper, Michael Kosta, and Josh Johnson debate whether the president is a Jean Valjean or a Javert. Stephen A. Smith is the King of Takes, but how did he begin his reign? From the Fashion Institute of Technology to Winston-Salem State University, Smith went from the basketball court to print media, ensuring that everyone knew he had all the best takes. After getting a job at ESPN, Smith taught everyone the difference between talking s**t and taking s**t. Actor, writer, and comedian Jeff Hiller sits down with Desi Lydic to discuss his new memoir, "Actress of a Certain Age." They talk about honoring celebrity memoirs in the chapter titles, the improvised "this is church" moment in "Somebody, Somewhere," encouraging queer youth to mobilize and gather during Pride Month, and the humiliating experiences of his career that culminate in an epic book typo.
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John Mulaney
Tue, Jun 17 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Jon Stewart breaks down Netanyahu's "urgent" strike on Iran's nuclear program, MAGA's sustained focus on battling protesters and immigrants in Democratic cities, and how Trump's unattended parade of weaponry explains America's muted response to the Minnesota assassination. "This isn't the most important message you'll hear tonight, but everyone should fight three teenagers once a year." John Mulaney, actor, writer, comedian, and host of the Netflix show "Everybody's Live," fought three 14-year-old boys on the finale of his talk show and lived to tell Jon Stewart the tale. They get deep into fighting strategies, masculinity, father-son competition, the guy who threw his shoes at George W. Bush, and more. Plus, a game of Daily Show Interview Guest Jeopardy.
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Bill Clinton & James Patterson
Wed, Jun 18 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Jordan Klepper dives into Trump's Irish exit from Canada's G7 Summit to explore a "better than a ceasefire" between Israel and Iran, and how Trump's threats against Iran's ayatollah started an intra-MAGA beef with Tucker Carlson. Plus, Michael Kosta finds a delicious way to capitalize on the situation in Iran. Was Trump's parade a military celebration or a show of authoritarian power? Jordan Klepper hit the streets of Washington, D.C., to talk to MAGA during Trump's $45 million military parade. Klepper asks folks how they feel about DOGE cuts, the L.A. protests, and whether they showed up to celebrate the military or the president's birthday. "If you don't like who's being elected, and you don't like what they're doing, you got to get out there and fight for it. And one of the things that we try to do in this book is to make people see that." Best-selling co-authors Bill Clinton and James Patterson sit down with Jordan Klepper for a conversation about their new political thriller, "The First Gentleman," their dynamic as creative collaborators, and how, after three books, they've learned that it's better to humanize than demonize, both in fiction and politics. The former president offers his take on President Trump's second-term policies, from the economy to deportations to involvement in the Middle East. Clinton and Patterson also emphasize the importance of participation and voting.
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Matt Berninger
Thu, Jun 19 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Jordan Klepper covers the latest on a potential war with Iran, including the fight between Tucker Carlson and Sen. Ted Cruz that was heard across the MAGA-verse and Trump's big decision to ignore the problem and focus on erecting flagpoles. Jordan Klepper and Desi Lydic go head-to-head over the latest sports news: DeMarcus Cousins's outburst in Puerto Rico, Aaron Rodgers's surprise wedding, and Caitlin Clark's return to the WNBA. Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter and frontman of the band The National, Matt Berninger, sits down with Jordan Klepper to discuss traveling back to his Midwest roots in his new solo album "Get Sunk." They talk about burning down the idea of who you are to find your authentic self, how he started writing songs on baseballs, connecting to Taylor Swift's honest songwriting, and how the song "Inland Ocean" is a prologue for the album. Matt Berninger, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and frontman of the band The National, performs "Inland Ocean" from his new album "Get Sunk."
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Steve Kroft
Tue, Jul 8 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Jon Stewart covers the passage of Trump's Big Beautiful Bill: Republicans bashing then endorsing the megabill, trading tax cuts to sway senators, giving a $40 billion infusion to ICE, boosting billionaires at the expense of Medicaid and SNAP, and more. Former CBS "60 Minutes" correspondent and Emmy and Peabody Award-winning journalist Steve Kroft joins Jon Stewart to discuss a $16 million settlement in President Trump's lawsuit against Paramount Global, CBS and Comedy Central's parent company. They discuss how an incoming corporate merger and pressure from Trump's FCC may have influenced the settlement, why journalists and legal experts consider it a "shakedown," its impact on freedom of the press, and the one thing Trump didn't get: an apology.
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Michael Luo
Wed, Jul 9 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
The Department of Justice (and Michael Kosta) try to gaslight Ronny Chieng about a suddenly "nonexistent" Jeffrey Epstein client list, Trump lists Benjamin Netanyahu as a reference on his Nobel Peace Prize application, and the TSA ends their foot fetish. Ronny Chieng checks in on the status of Trump's trade war, including the president's half-firm decision on another tariff delay and his new international trade pen pal, "Mr. Japan." "History is written by the powerful, and the powerless are often left out of history." Michael Luo, author of "Strangers in the Land: Exclusion, Belonging, and the Epic Story of the Chinese in America" and executive editor at The New Yorker, joins Ronny Chieng to discuss the untold stories of Asian American persistence and resilience in the face of bigotry. They talk about one of the worst mass lynchings in America involving Chinese immigrants, Wong Kim Ark's Supreme Court fight for birthright citizenship, the pertinence of chronicling 19th-century expulsion during the Trump administration, and how this book became a 160,000-word response to a racial abuse incident on the Upper East Side.
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Lauren Greenfield
Thu, Jul 10 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Ronny Chieng dives into the expanding world of AI: Elon Musk's de-wokified Grok goes Nazi, a Marco Rubio imposter fools government officials, and Grace Kuhlenschmidt appreciates the mediocre world of AI-generated music. Don't worry about Trump's Big Beautiful Bill passing, because Michael Kosta is cracking the code on how you can exploit Medicaid cuts, gambling taxes, and even Alaskan tax breaks to make some sweet dough. Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Lauren Greenfield and Ronny Chieng dive into the effects of social media on teens, which she explores firsthand in her latest docu-series, "Social Studies." She shares how she built up enough trust with the teenage documentary subjects to record their phone activities and how their discussion group highlighted kids' hunger for in-person conversation and connection with their peers. Greenfield also discusses the unique duality of technology as both a "lifeline and a loaded gun" and how parents, companies, and governments need to do more to protect young people from the harms of social media by regulating the algorithm, withholding phones until kids are older, and implementing time limits on apps.
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Youngmi Mayer
Fri, Jul 11 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Ronny Chieng weighs in on Trump's international affairs: a hike in tariffs to help his Brazilian doppleganger stay out of prison, an Iranian threat to his sunbathed bellybutton, and a light refresher on the pause in aid to Ukraine. Plus, Josh Johnson reflects on Trump's understanding of African culture, from their languages to their love languages. Troy Iwata finds one job that AI can't do: human carpet. Performance artist and professional human carpet Georgio shares examples of his work and gives Troy a crash course in letting people walk all over you. Writer and comedian Youngmi Mayer sits down with Ronny Chieng to discuss her memoir "I'm Laughing Because I'm Crying." They talk about growing up in Korea under the influence of pro-American propaganda, learning her Korean family history from her "certified yapper" mom, getting bullied for being biracial in Korea, and how she embodied the Korean practice of laughing through trauma in the book.
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Kyla Scanlon
Tue, Jul 15 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Jon Stewart delves into the MAGA furor over Trump's handling of the Epstein case, Trump's cheap distractions-turned-threats against Rosie O'Donnell, and the president's double standard on red state vs. blue state relief. Plus, Jon demands accountability from Elmo for his antisemitic rant on X. "Most economic problems are political problems at the end of the day." Economic commentator Kyla Scanlon sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss her book, "In This Economy? How Money and Markets Really Work." They talk about the importance of teaching Americans about the economy in accessible ways, how the government has weaponized people to justify Medicaid cuts under Trump's Big Beautiful Bill, why labor and capital don't have to be mutually exclusive, and why she's optimistic about the future.
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Thomas Chatterton Williams
Wed, Jul 16 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
With MAGA and Democrats demanding answers about the Epstein files and Trump denying their existence, Jordan Klepper charts the president's well-documented history with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, which might be why the president wants the entire thing to blow over. Plus, Michael Kosta offers up a defense from Mar-a-Lago. Do you have a moment to talk about the environment with Nick Offerman? The actor joins to sound off on Trump's cuts to America's national parks under Trump's Big Beautiful Bill, which have rangers resorting to desperate measures and threaten the future of our country's pastoral gifts. "To talk about it only as a matter of identity actually limits our ability to engage non-Black people in the struggle, which is that no American should be OK with law enforcement being able to break somebody, especially a poor person without any resources, the way that they broke George Floyd, whatever color you are." Thomas Chatterton Williams, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of the forthcoming book, "Summer of Our Discontent: The Age of Certainty and the Demise of Discourse," joins Jordan Klepper to discuss his analysis of America's fall from Obama-era optimism to the division and cynicism of the current Trump administration. He points to factors like America's "fetishization" of race and identity and liberal missteps in response to the murder of George Floyd in 2020 as a catalyst for this paradigm shift, and describes how aspects of France's universal approach to identity can help America achieve a more post-racial society.
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Jennifer Kaytin Robinson
Thu, Jul 17 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Jordan Klepper follows MAGA's continued frustration with Trump for not releasing the Epstein files, and Trump's continued frustration with MAGA for not shutting up about it. Plus, Lauren Boebert suggests the GOP's own underage-sex-trafficking expert, Matt Gaetz, should lead a special counsel investigation into the hidden files, but The Daily Show's Grace Kuhlenschmidt already has all the evidence Trump's supporters could ever need. There are currently over 400 political third parties in the U.S., and Elon Musk is adding a new one to the list: the "America Party." Michael Kosta talks to New Yorkers to see which of Elon's party platforms speak to voters: antisemitism, white supremacy, or ketamine. "My love of film was forged in the blanket forts of middle school sleepovers." Writer and director Jennifer Kaytin Robinson sits down with Jordan Klepper to discuss her theatrical feature debut, "I Know What You Did Last Summer." They talk about the '90s movies that inspired a love of filmmaking, the character death brainstorms that led to a questionable search history, and how they masked disturbing props during filming for nearby ferrygoers.
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Reggie Watts
Fri, Jul 18 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Jordan Klepper covers Trump's ugly battle with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, which is fueled by Powell's refusal to lower interest rates despite Trump's toothless threats to fire him. Plus, Desi Lydic breaks down the president's attempt to use the Fed's building renovations as an excuse to send Powell packing. Everybody poops, even New York City cab drivers. But without access to a bathroom, where are cabbies supposed to go when they gotta go? Josh Johnson hears from a panel of taxi drivers to better understand this problem, and helps the founder of the New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers workshop some possible solutions. "Comedy is a form of rapid community." Comedian and musician Reggie Watts, who served as band leader for "The Late Late Show" for eight years, sits down with Jordan Klepper to discuss his Reggie Watts Live tour and the state of comedy. They discuss his improvisational style, how audiences on the road are yearning for a comedic escape, his positive outlook on AI, and his advice for billionaires.
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Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong
Tue, Jul 22 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Jon Stewart dives into Trump's crude birthday card to Epstein and his desperate attempts to distract MAGA with Hillary's emails, the release of the MLK files, and the return of racist football mascots. Plus, Jon reacts to CBS cancelling "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and calls upon corporations, advertisers, and institutions to "sack up" with the help of the "Go F**k Yourself" choir. Chairman of the Los Angeles Times and of ImmunityBio, Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong sits down with Jon Stewart to share how his groundbreaking work in cancer research and his surprising purchase of the Los Angeles Times in 2018 are both part of his vision to heal the country and give everyone an opportunity at the American dream. He offers a background to his work in finding cancer treatments that harness the body's natural immunity – a departure from decades of the harmful, money-making chemotherapy standard – and shares how growing up in apartheid South Africa gave him a deep appreciation for news media.
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Rob Franklin
Wed, Jul 23 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Josh Johnson kicks off his first day behind the host desk with possible new intel from Ghislaine Maxwell and Trump's latest batch of Epstein distractions: a 2016 Obama conspiracy, releasing the MLK files, and even admitting that he's not a medical marvel. Plus, you won't believe the 100% real Epstein bombshells that Grace Kuhlenschmidt found in the MLK files. Charlamagne Tha God unpacks the 79-year-old Trump's recent memory loss, agitation, inappropriate behavior, confusion, and disorientation, all of which just so happen to be symptoms of dementia. Fiction and poetry writer Rob Franklin sits down with Josh Johnson to discuss his critically acclaimed debut novel, "Great Black Hope." They talk about exploring respectability politics through the main character, Smith, the tension between race and class in the justice system, and how not knowing your height is true tall privilege.
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Samara Cyn
Thu, Jul 24 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Josh Johnson covers the breaking story that the DOJ informed Trump he was on the Epstein list, newly unearthed photos of Trump's friendship with Epstein, and the president's wild pledge to lower drug prices by 1000%. Plus, Michael Kosta explains why Trump's Epstein drama is all Obama's fault. Samara Cyn, a recording artist making her late-night television debut, joins Josh Johnson to discuss her new EP, "backroads." They talk about her raw and real lyrics, why her new EP is more lighthearted than her last release, how her music touches on the "really weird" state of a world going back on immigrant, LGBTQ+, and women's rights, and her song "hardheaded," which tackles privilege head-on. Samara Cyn makes her television debut with a performance of "hardheaded" off her EP "backroads."
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Christopher McDonald
Fri, Jul 25 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Josh Johnson covers the aftermath of revelations that Trump knew he was on the Epstein list: Pam Bondi bails on her CPAC appearance, videos connecting Epstein to Trump surface, and everyone in the MAGA-verse, from GOP lawmakers to the QAnon Shaman, want answers. Jordan Klepper takes on conservative CNN commentator Scott Jennings, a former White House aide for George W. Bush who quickly ditched his establishment-bucking opinions to spew MAGA talking points for "the fun party." "I think you must have a bad guy to feed your leading man, especially in ‘Happy Gilmore'." Emmy-nominated actor Christopher McDonald sits down with Josh Johnson to discuss revisiting his career-defining role as Shooter McGavin in "Happy Gilmore 2." They talk about how the actor is known as "Shooter" among fans, the responsibility of playing a bad guy, and his dream storyline for "Hacks."
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Peter Beinart
Tue, Jul 29 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Jon Stewart dives into Trump's golf shenanigans in Scotland, the Republican "caddies" providing him cover on the Epstein scandal back home, and the possibility of a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell. Plus, Jessica Williams will NOT allow Beyoncé to be roped into Trump's use of exceptional Black people as a distraction. Editor-at-large of "Jewish Currents," who writes "The Beinart Notebook" on Substack, Peter Beinart sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss his book, "Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning," and speaking out against Israel. They talk about learning from Jewish history to be the saviors rather than the oppressors, America and the U.N.'s failure to hold Benjamin Netanyahu accountable, the urgency of engaging in critical discourse with other Jews, and how listening to Palestinian stories can illuminate the dehumanizing conditions.
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Jenny Slate
Wed, Jul 30 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Desi Lydic covers Trump opening a new golf course in Scotland before tending to his side hustle of president of the United States to strike a new trade deal with the E.U., which will finally bring product prices to... another all-time high? Plus, Michael Kosta and Grace Kuhlenschmidt take advantage of the government's latest workplace policy: Take Your God to Work Day. Ever wonder what happens when 911 calls YOU? In this edition of "Everything Is Stupid," Ronny Chieng roasts the 911 dispatcher who messed with a real-life Karen by awarding her a Booby Prize for incessant calling, and suffered the consequences. Actor Jenny Slate joins Desi Lydic to discuss her Emmy-nominated role in "Dying for Sex." They talk about the show's powerful story, based on a podcast about a woman going through Stage 4 breast cancer (portrayed by Michelle Williams), and her experiences playing the woman's best friend, Nikki. She shares what it was like working with an "icon" like Williams, why telling a story about female friendship was so meaningful, and how the story changed the way she views both death and caretaking.
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Alison Brie & Dave Franco
Thu, Jul 31 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
In another installment of The Worst Wing, Desi Lydic tackles Lee Zeldin telling everyone in the EPA to be more chill about climate change, Marco Rubio lighting a birth control bonfire, and Kristi Noem finding another animal to scare. Plus, Pete Hegseth's got a new addiction: polygraph testing Pentagon insiders to see who's talked sh*t about him. From his humble beginnings in Newark to his scrappy days in Boston, Joe Rogan has always pushed his brains to the limit. Rogan's stand-up comedy led him to a career in television, eventually inspiring him to start his own podcast where he could ask the really important questions, like, "Wouldn't it be crazy if a wolf wore a fedora?" This is The Daily Showography of Joe Rogan. Actors and producers Alison Brie and Dave Franco sit down with Desi Lydic to discuss starring in the new horror movie "Together." They talk about fusing conventional horror with romance and comedy, how people of different relationship stages react to the film, NEON's therapy offer for traumatized audiences, and the intimate set experiences they "couldn't have done with anyone else."
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Tony Hale
Fri, Aug 1 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Desi Lydic takes on the only story big enough to eclipse the Epstein files: Sydney Sweeney's controversial denim ad. Public pushback over the ad's supposed white supremacy undertones has the GOP spinning out of control, while Megyn Kelly rebuilds the glass ceiling with accusations that America is jealous of Sweeney's "hotness." Trump's association with Jeffrey Epstein has been all over the news lately, but Jordan Klepper knows from years of talking to MAGA that if Trump does come out in the files, we can expect a very rational response. Emmy Award-winning actor and producer Tony Hale talks to Desi Lydic about his new film, "Sketch," sharing how the film's story about a child's drawings coming to life was inspired by writer-director Seth Worly's sister, and how the movie can open up conversations for adults and kids alike about the importance of expressing emotions. He also reflects on the iconic "oddball" characters he played on "Veep" and "Arrested Development" and the joke that took him 15 years to get.
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Spike Lee
Tue, Sep 9 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Rumors have been swirling about the president's potentially failing health, and between his cankles, a tribute video from the White House, and global leaders throwing Nobel Prize nominations at the guy like he's the oldest Make-A-Wish kid in the world, Jon Stewart can't help but wonder: IS Trump dying? Academy Award-winning filmmaker Spike Lee joins Jon Stewart to discuss his new movie, "Highest 2 Lowest," in theaters and now streaming on Apple TV+. They talk about Lee's experiences over the years working with the film's star, Denzel Washington, the high-stakes story, what he learned from his parents growing up in Brooklyn, and if it's the Knicks' year.
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Patrick McEnroe
Wed, Sep 10 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
With Trump's cryptic and sexually suggestive birthday card to Epstein revealed, Michael Kosta dives into a lazy cover-up by the White House, a possible quid pro quo to buy Ghislaine Maxwell's silence, and an excuse to blame it on Biden. Michael Kosta and Ronny Chieng spar over the biggest headlines in sports, including drunk crowds at the U.S. Open, Jalen Carter's spit-tacular start to the NFL season, and AI coming for jobs in minor league baseball. Former professional tennis player and International Tennis Hall of Fame president, Patrick McEnroe, and fellow former pro tennis player, Michael Kosta, dissect last week's U.S. Open, which McEnroe commented on for ESPN. McEnroe discusses the men's final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner and how the two powerhouses are pushing each other and the sport forward, the importance of players like women's finalist Amanda Anisimova being open about their mental health, and how one of the biggest disruptions to tennis fans at the tournament was Trump's attendance. McEnroe also recalls how he and his brother, John McEnroe, first got into tennis and what lessons the sport has taught him about resilience and independence.
E98
Michael Grunwald
Thu, Sep 11 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Michael Kosta breaks down Trump's Department of War, a.k.a. the new billion-dollar nickname for the Department of Defense, and Josh Johnson is hyped up for the president to go to war with America's biggest enemy: America. Thanks to Trump, Canadian tourism is way down, with many citizens scared to visit the U.S. So Jordan Klepper visits the city of Burlington, VT, to see just how desperate Vermonters are to win back the Canucks and drink some beer. Michael Grunwald, award-winning journalist and bestselling author of "We Are Eating the Earth: The Race to Fix Our Food System," sits down with Michael Kosta to discuss how agriculture is our biggest climate issue. They discuss the deforestation caused by pasture for cattle, how to make more calories on less acreage, the meat and energy alternatives providing hope, and how to maintain appreciation for farmers while searching for a better way.
E99
Rainn Wilson
Fri, Sep 12 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Michael Kosta dives into the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination, including Trump's inflammatory response, bizarre takes in the media, and a predictable partisan blame game, and reflects on what we can learn from violent tragedies on the anniversary of 9/11. Why are governments around the world so concerned with bovine blasts? Grace Kuhlenschmidt dives into the science of livestock emissions by speaking with Washington state Rep. Lisa Parshley, who is hoping to start a tax on cow farts, farmer Jake Yancey, who doesn't give a fart, and the OG experts on burps: children. "If we simply turn to compassion, and really harness it as an energy, we can affect some transformation." Actor Rainn Wilson sits down with Michael Kosta to discuss his new movie, "Code 3." They talk about how the film is based on very real experiences in the field, why many paramedics deal with burnout, his podcast "Soul Boom," based on his book about the need for a spiritual revolution, their shared love for tennis, and how he feels about his beloved character from "The Office."
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Jay Duplass & Michael Strassner
Wed, Sep 17 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Desi Lydic unpacks the toxic internet landscape in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination, where members of the Trump administration have called for people to lose their jobs for criticizing Kirk, the attorney general has seemingly forgotten the meaning of free speech, and Trump only wants to discuss White House renovations. Plus, Michael Kosta offers some solid reasoning for going back to the ‘80s. After siccing the National Guard on Washington D.C., Trump is chomping at the bit to militarize other Democrat-run U.S. cities, including New York. Grace Kuhlenschmidt asks New Yorkers if they think the National Guard has what it takes to make it in the Big Apple. "I'm so happy I'm here, because I almost missed it." Michael Strassner and Jay Duplass sit down with Desi Lydic to discuss the critically acclaimed independent film they co-wrote, "The Baltimorons," which Strassner stars in and Duplass directed. They share how their friendship and collaboration began with an Instagram DM and a sweaty meet-cute and how making the romantic caper comedy, which is based on Strassner's personal journey with sobriety after a failed suicide attempt, was a cathartic experience for the comedian.
E101
Cooper Hoffman
Thu, Sep 18 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Desi Lydic covers Congress grilling Kash Patel over buried details of the Epstein files and Trump's attempt to put an ocean between himself and the Epstein controversy via a castle-filled king cosplay in the U.K. Lewis Black has learned what a Labubu is, and he's pissed. He roasts every aspect of Labubu culture, from Labu-baptisms to toy theft, and offers Americans an equally stupid doll alternative to waste their money on. Actor Cooper Hoffman sits down with Desi Lydic to discuss his role in the new film, "The Long Walk." They talk about how Stephen King's dystopian novel feels relevant today, the physical challenges of walking 15 miles a day while acting, learning to lean into humanity with Hoffman's co-star David Jonsson, and the importance of having people walk beside you through life.
E102
Maria Ressa
Fri, Sep 19 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A humble, obedient Jon Stewart heaps praise upon America's Glorious Leader, Donald J. Trump, and provides an FCC-approved refresher on the rules of free speech in the wake of Jimmy Kimmel's suspension. Plus, the TDS News Team serenades the world's greatest, large-penised leader. "It's both deja vu and PTSD." Maria Ressa, Nobel Peace Prize-winning journalist and author of the book "How to Stand Up to a Dictator," sits down with Jon Stewart for a conversation about Trump's authoritarian attacks on free speech in the wake of Disney taking Jimmy Kimmel off the air in fealty to the president and his hand-picked FCC Chair. Ressa, who in 2020 was jailed in the Philippines for her journalism criticizing the country's former president Rodrigo Duterte, warns about the similarities between the dictatorship she lived under and the Trump administration. They also discuss how tech companies use authoritarian governments as case studies to inform their algorithms and manipulate democratic elections, and the importance in this political moment for Americans to take peaceful action before their rights are continually stripped away.
E103
Jacinda Ardern
Tue, Sep 23 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Jon Stewart unpacks Jimmy Kimmel's return to television amid outcry over his suspension, a sign of the times in an era where President Trump isn't even hiding his flagrant attacks on free speech, retaliation against his political enemies, and the brazen corruption in his administration. "We need more leaders who are willing to be humans while they're in the job." Jacinda Ardern, the former Prime Minister of New Zealand, sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss her experiences in office, which she chronicles in her memoir, "A Different Kind of Power," and upcoming HBO documentary, "Prime Minister." They discuss making progress on issues like child poverty and climate change while also managing a domestic terrorist attack and the Covid pandemic. She emphasizes the importance of politicians spending their political capital on "doing the right thing," the globalization of political polarization, and how it's a courageous act to be optimistic in these times.
E104
John Fugelsang
Wed, Sep 24 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Jordan Klepper recaps Trump and RFK's latest pseudo-scientific bombshells: Tylenol causes autism, vaccines flood baby bodies, and the Amish are leading the world in modern medicine. Plus, which Daily Show correspondents made the list for Rapture Tuesday? Jordan Klepper dives into Trump's appearance at the United Nations General Assembly, where global diplomacy and updates on Ukraine played second fiddle to his grudge against an out-of-order escalator. "Jesus's movement was about humility, it was about service to others, it was about uplifting the marginalized, not about total right-wing domination." John Fugelsang, host of "Tell Me Everything" on SiriusXM Progress and author of the New York Times Bestseller "Separation of Church and Hate," talks to Jordan Klepper about how MAGA and the far-right have wrongly co-opted Christianity as a cloak for authoritarianism and bigotry – the opposite of Jesus's call for individuals and states to "take care of the poor, take care of the sick, welcome the stranger, and be kind to those in prison." Fugelsang traces back a long history of non-violent Christian activism, from the Crusades through the Civil Rights Movement, and urges all those on the left to engage with Christianity, even if only to combat the narrow version of the bible that Trump and MAGA are trying to impose.
E105
Sebastian Murphy
Thu, Sep 25 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Jordan Klepper covers how Putin's f**kboi antics pushed Trump into Ukraine's arms, while Grace Kuhlenschmidt and the rest of MAGA unravel a sick plot to prank the president in a conspiracy that starts at the bottom of a malfunctioning U.N. escalator and goes all the way to the top. Sebastian Murphy, the frontman of Swedish punk band Viagra Boys, sits down with Jordan Klepper to talk about their latest album, "viagr aboys." They discuss how the band got its name, the Mariah Carey song that brought them together, moving to Sweden after growing up in America, and the band's satirical and often hypermasculine-parodying resistance music that lets audiences know "freaks are welcome." Swedish post-punk band Viagra Boys performs "Pyramid of Health" from their latest album, "viagr aboys."
E106
Regina Hall
Fri, Sep 26 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Jordan Klepper dives into Trump's latest adventures in pettiness, from framing Biden's autopen signature among portraits in the Presidential Walk of Fame to framing James Comey for crimes despite getting a political assist from the former FBI director in 2016. Plus, Troy Iwata explains how Lindsey Halligan's appointment to U.S. Attorney despite her lack of experience is giving major "Legally Blonde" vibes. Trump and MAGA want to whitewash the history of slavery in the U.S. from Smithsonian museums because they think racism is talked about too much, but Leslie Jones says we're actually not talking about racism enough. She shows how racism persists in the country, seen everywhere from train cars to Congress, and explains how racism won't be solved unless everyone gets a better education about Black people in the classroom and in the media. Actor Regina Hall joins Jordan Klepper to talk about her new movie, "One Battle After Another," directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. They talk about her first time meeting the filmmaker, the film's themes, which echo present-day social issues, how she used her comedy chops even in a dramatic role, and acting alongside a scene-stealing baby.
E107
Jill Lepore
Tue, Sep 30 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
After a string of mass shootings across the U.S., America swaps out "thoughts and prayers" for a left vs. right blame game, Republicans hypocritically criticize the Democrats' "violent rhetoric," and Trump escalates a nonexistent problem by deploying troops to Portland. "Just because we've written [the laws] down doesn't mean that we can't aspire to make things better." Harvard law professor and staff writer at The New Yorker, Jill Lepore, joins Jon Stewart to discuss her new bestselling book, "We the People: A History of the U.S. Constitution." She points to the years-long process of trial and error that went into writing the Constitution as an example of how the document was designed with the intention to be changed and improved upon, and emphasizes the foundational right to amend the document as Americans see fit. Lepore also explains how the conservative "originalist" movement has discouraged the addition of any new amendments since the 1970s, how conservatives continue to use originalism as a way of bending the Constitution to their political will through the courts, rather than going through the much harder amendment process, and how this dynamic has put issues like abortion rights and environmental protections at risk.
E108
Cristela Alonzo
Wed, Oct 1 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Ronny Chieng recaps Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump's sudden gathering of top military leaders, where the president announced his intention to use Democrat-run cities as training grounds for the National Guard, and where Secretary of War Pete Hegseth fat-shamed troops, hawked his book, and made cringey jokes. Ricky Velez unpacks how the ubiquity of online sports betting has become a problem for Las Vegas casinos and an even bigger problem for American men, and how, instead of trying to protect people from these billion-dollar gambling apps, Trump is just taking a cut for himself. Comedian Cristela Alonzo sits down with Ronny Chieng to discuss comedy institutions, the American dream, and her new Netflix special, "Upper Classy." They talk about paying homage to comedy and participating in its evolution, using joy as an act of resistance, how politicians focus on the middle class and forget the lower class, and what she learned growing up in Texas with an undocumented mother. Plus, a special appearance from Ronny's mom!
E109
Benny Safdie
Thu, Oct 2 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
With a government shutdown fully in effect, Ronny Chieng takes a look at Trump's confusingly racist AI videos of Democratic leaders and braces for how the shutdown will impact everything from the TSA to national parks. Plus, Josh Johnson reports live from the Grand Canyon, which is already turning into a literal s**thole. Michael Kosta has the hottest moolah-making tips for how to capitalize on recent economic headlines, like adults ordering off the kids' menu, the tooth fairy short-changing kids, and a recall on exploding prosecco bottles from Costco, in the latest installment of Ko$ta Doing Business. Writer and director Benny Safdie talks to Ronny Chieng about the inspiration and creative process behind his new film, "The Smashing Machine," which is based on the life of MMA fighter Mark Kerr. He describes collaborating with Kerr and the film's star, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, to portray the authentic experience of a fighter while telling a human story about pain and resilience, and breaks down how the film's unique cinematography connects the audience to the character.
E110
Kevin Nguyen
Fri, Oct 3 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Ronny Chieng covers Day 2 of the government shutdown: Republicans and Democrats are dueling via sombrero and cat memes, Trump is going after blue cities with a vengeance, and his administration is surprisingly joyful. Plus, Michael Kosta joins with expert analysis of MAGA's unconventional shutdown strategy. White House advisor Thaddeus Mandible Crowley excavates America's ancient laws to justify whatever insane idea jumps into Trump's head, be it fornicating for national security or banning uggos. Author and features editor at The Verge, Kevin Nguyen, sits down with Ronny Chieng to talk about his new book, "Mỹ Documents: A Novel." They discuss the story's timely premise about "a far-fetched dystopian future where the government is detaining people for no reason," the title's nod to the Vietnamese language, the importance of learning your family's history, and how the book tackles nuanced ideas around Asian American identity.
E111
Tristan Harris
Tue, Oct 7 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Jon Stewart dives into the emerging effects of the government shutdown, the battle over healthcare that has Republicans and Democrats pointing fingers, and Trump's delight in using the shutdown to continue steamrolling Democrats and the Constitution. "This does not have to be our destiny." Co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology Tristan Harris sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss how AI has already disrupted the workforce as current iterations of the technology have dropped entry-level work by 13%, tech companies prioritization of their first-to-market stance over product and human safety, and how reliance on AI is stifling human growth.
E112
Wawa Gatheru
Wed, Oct 8 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Josh Johnson dives into AG Pam Bondi's refusal to answer questions about Epstein during a fiery Senate hearing, Trump pretending to forget Ghislaine Maxwell's name while also not ruling out a pardon for her, and the president's recent obsession with whether he'll make it to heaven. Plus, Troy Iwata reveals what it really takes to earn an afterlife. Burmese pythons are decimating the ecosystem of Florida's Everglades, but Amy Siewe, a.k.a. the Python Huntress, is on a mission to take out this slithery problem. Michael Kosta joins her on a python hunt and gives this hero the thankssssss she deserves. Founder and Executive Director of Black Girl Environmentalist, Wawa Gatheru, sits down with Josh Johnson to discuss her organization's mission to build a pipeline in the climate sector for Black women and gender expansive people to create more environmental equity and provide resources for the next generation of green leaders. She shares how she stays optimistic in the face of the climate crisis by reframing the narrative as an opportunity to inherit the wisdom of past movements and restructure our world into something better, and emphasizes the importance of telling inspiring stories of climate work to make it more exciting and accessible for everyone.
E113
Anthony Ramos
Thu, Oct 9 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Josh Johnson shares the latest updates on the government shutdown as the Trump administration searches for files on Amelia Earhart, the FAA faces staff shortages due to unpaid workers, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy lends an unhelpful hand, and the president issues an ominous message to furloughed government workers. Plus, Jordan Klepper decodes the president's apparent taunts. Between women getting trapped in game machines, beloved mascots being arrested in front of kids, and joyless, boozeless grown-up arcades, Ronny Chieng lays out how Chuck E. Cheese makes adults act stupid. Broadway star, singer, and actor Anthony Ramos joins Josh Johnson to talk about his new movie, "A House of Dynamite," directed by Kathryn Bigelow. They discuss the intense thriller in which he portrays Major Daniel Gonzalez, a military officer in charge of the battalion that monitors intercontinental ballistic missiles, how he unwound during filming, and what he would do if, like his character, he thought he only had 19 minutes before a strike. Plus, Anthony gives Josh a quick lesson in harmonizing.
E114
Hunter Prosper
Fri, Oct 10 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Josh Johnson dives into the peace deal Trump brokered between Israel and Hamas, and the president's heightened focus on a supposedly more dangerous and local enemy: Antifa. As troops menace Portland, Trump uses the Antifa bogeyman to justify military invasion, suspension of habeas corpus, and a bunch of other random agendas. On "Tech Yeah," our expert Grace Kuhlenschmidt breaks down the biggest news in innovation, including the realer-than-life Sora 2 video generation tool, new big-screen It Girl (and AI actress) Tilly Norwood, and the first-ever robot Olympics, where the athletes come pre-programmed with CTE. "What connects us as a species is this emotional experience we're all going through." Content creator, ICU nurse, and "Stories From a Stranger" author Hunter Prosper sits down with Josh Johnson to discuss his book, inspired by videos in which he interviews strangers about their lives. They talk about the importance of going deeper than small talk, the similarities between his work as a nurse and as a creator, finding a silver lining in every story he hears, and what it was like immortalizing his grandfather's experiences in the book.
E115
Bernie Sanders
Tue, Oct 21 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Jon Stewart examines the "No Kings" protests that failed to meet Fox News's violent expectations, why Trump fits the mold of a gold-smeared monarch, and how even the Declaration of Independence foreshadowed Trump's king-ish antics. "It's got to be a bottom-on-up revolution, not a top-down." Senator Bernie Sanders sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss his latest book, "Fight Oligarchy." They talk about harnessing the energy of the "No Kings" rallies to build a clear vision for the Democratic party, prioritizing universal healthcare and affordable housing expansion, how Trump has embraced some socialist policies, the danger of corporations and oligarchs regulating the government, and making AI work for working people.
E116
Catherine Bracy
Wed, Oct 22 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Michael Kosta checks in on Trump's latest White House makeover, which includes demolishing the First Lady's quarters to build a gigantic ballroom in the East Wing. Plus, while a Democrat apologizes for problematic Reddit posts, Trump's nominee for special counsel blames his pro-Nazi text messages on AI, and Ronny Chieng teaches politicians how to get away with racism. From Fox News to Trump, everyone on the Right is calling NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani a "communist." Desi Lydic sits down with Joe Sims, the co-chair of the Communist Party USA, to discuss how we're using the C-word all wrong. Catherine Bracy, author of "World Eaters: How Venture Capital is Cannibalizing the Economy," talks to Michael Kosta about the evolution of venture capital, from its origin as a mid-20th-century funding solution for risky companies with big potential for technological advancement, to the harmful economic backbone of the tech industry it has become today. She describes how the investment structure of venture capital pressures companies to "move fast and break things," has made for a tech industry that prioritizes investors, often at the expense of consumers, how that model has festered into other corners of the economy, including housing, and how the organization she co-founded, TechEquity, is working to put guardrails on Silicon Valley to ensure that tech benefits everyone, not just a few people at the top.
E117
Ryan Holiday
Thu, Oct 23 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
While thousands of government employees are working without pay during the ongoing government shutdown, Donald Trump is squeezing $230 million from the Department of Justice as compensation for the "damage" of being federally investigated. Michael Kosta breaks down the conflict of interest that's so bad, it even has legal experts saying "duh," and Troy Iwata gives a peek into what new grifts the president is cooking up in his corruption lab. Protein is everywhere now: Doritos, ice cream, cereal, air. Lewis Black takes a look at the new health craze tricking Americans into thinking they can have their protein-filled cake and eat it too, and asks what could happen if you consume too much protein. Ryan Holiday, creator of "Daily Stoic" and author of "Wisdom Takes Work," sits down with Michael Kosta to discuss teaching children Stoicism by example, how wisdom calibrates courage, discipline, and justice, the difference between schooling and true education, and the spectrum of Stoicism in public figures from Abraham Lincoln to Elon Musk.
E118
Jeff Tweedy
Fri, Oct 24 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Michael Kosta dives into the alleged involvement of Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat star Terry Rozier in illegal gambling schemes. Plus, Donald Trump continues to defend the construction of his mega-sized White House ballroom as he fully demolishes the East Wing. And Josh Johnson thanks the contractor-in-chief on behalf of waltz-loving podcast bros everywhere. Jordan Klepper dives into "Fox & Friends" co-host Lawrence Jones, who is breaking the mold as a Black libertarian at a conservative, white-centric network. However, Jones's unusual interview skills and angry MAGA undertones suggest he really is one of them. Jeff Tweedy, Grammy award-winning frontman of the band Wilco and bestselling author, sits down with Michael Kosta to discuss his new solo album, "Twilight Override," named to evoke his feeling of getting older and watching a world that "appears to be getting darker." Tweedy also discusses why he's glad to have spent his formative years as a musician in the midwest, his theory that repressed trauma after Covid is one cause of present-day chaos, and the need for everyone to spend less time on their phones and more time with people who love them.
E119
Zohran Mamdani
Tue, Oct 28 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
After Trump echoes a complaint that he's unappreciated by Americans for his "sacrifices," Jon Stewart looks at all the things the president has accomplished without getting proper recognition, like going against protocol to tear down the East Wing of the White House for an ostentatious ballroom, or blowing up Venezuelan boats without due process. Jon also takes a look at the Republicans properly eating s**t for the president and determines that a third term is the only appropriate show of gratitude for this poor little billionaire. New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss building a campaign on delivering politics that "aspire for more than what you're living through," ensuring his tax plans aren't just popular but precedented, taking safety beyond the NYPD to job and housing security, reaching the hearts of young voters with inviting rhetoric, and whether the days of endorsements deciding elections have come to an end.
E120
Lucy Dacus
Wed, Oct 29 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Desi Lydic breaks down Trump's trip to Japan, which included a shockingly firm handshake from new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, decadent gifts to win the president's heart, and a quick survey for the U.S. Navy about magnets. Plus, Troy Iwata is pretty sure Trump's embarrassing antics in Tokyo are the worst things America has ever done to Japan. Grammy Award-winning musician Lucy Dacus joins Desi Lydic to discuss "Forever Is a Feeling: The Archives," an expanded edition of her latest record, which has been called the "most romantic album of 2025." They talk about what makes a good love song, why writing this music felt like therapy, whether fame has impacted her creative process, and how her song "Best Guest" inspired her to get ordained and perform weddings on tour at a time when the Trump administration is threatening LGBTQ+ unions. Grammy Award-winning musician Lucy Dacus joins Desi Lydic to discuss "Forever Is a Feeling: The Archives," an expanded edition of her latest record, which has been called the "most romantic album of 2025." They talk about what makes a good love song, why writing this music felt like therapy, whether fame has impacted her creative process, and how her song "Best Guest" inspired her to get ordained and perform weddings on tour at a time when the Trump administration is threatening LGBTQ+ unions.
E121
Aubrey Plaza & Dan Murphy
Thu, Oct 30 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Desi Lydic covers Trump's state visit to South Korea, where he was honored with a "Yas King" rally, a golden crown, and the unofficial U.S. presidential anthem, "YMCA." Meanwhile, millions of Trump's constituents face a hunger crisis as SNAP benefits run out of funding due to the never-ending shutdown, and the GOP pretends there's nothing they can do about it. Not to worry, though, because Michael Kosta has a list of billionaire sugar daddies who are happy to step in and help, as long as Americans don't mind getting a little freaky. Democrats have been riding high since the success of the "No Kings" protests and the emergence of Democratic prospects like Zohran Mamdani. But why is the Democratic Party so afraid to harness this energy? Charlamagne Tha God breaks down how to swap this tired system for an energetic change. Emmy-nominated actor Aubrey Plaza and writer-producer Dan Murphy join Desi Lydic to discuss their new children's book, "Luna and the Witch Throw a Halloween Party." The best friends and co-writers recall how they met 20 years ago doing community theater in Wilmington, Delaware, and credit a healthy balance of closeness and space as the key to their creative collaboration. Plaza, a self-described witch, also shares how her grandmother inspired the book and talks about her return to theater in Ethan Coen's Off Broadway play, "Let's Love!"
E122
Justine Lupe
Fri, Oct 31 2025 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Desi Lydic recaps Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where they had an unsurprisingly fruitless discussion about tariffs. Then, after Marjorie Taylor Greene calls out the GOP's lackluster response to the government shutdown and demands the release of the Epstein files, Desi is haunted by the question: Does she (gulp) agree with Marjorie Taylor Greene? Ronny Chieng takes a look at Neo, the new robot maid designed to help with everyday tasks, such as cracking walnuts, loading the dishwasher like a drunk person, and giving a remote human operator a glimpse into your home. Justine Lupe sits down with Desi Lydic to discuss her role in the hit Netflix series, "Nobody Wants This." Lupe dives into playing codependent sisters with Kristen Bell, navigating her character's ambiguous dynamics with Timothy Simons, being adored by her partners on and off screen, and what her girlfriends have taught her about love and strength.
E123
Joe Manchin
Tue, Nov 4 2025 4:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Between Trump throwing a lavish "Great Gatsby"-themed party on the night that SNAP benefits ran out for millions of Americans, dragging his feet to open court-ordered emergency funding for food stamps while throwing billions of bailout dollars at Argentina, and the GOP's general racism-tinged disdain for SNAP recipients, Jon Stewart seriously doubts that the president's "big heart" goes out to anyone but himself and the toadies on his VIP list. Former U.S. senator and West Virginia governor Joe Manchin sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss his memoir, "Dead Center: In Defense of Common Sense." They talk about whether centrism exists in the Trump era, Manchin's experience working across partisan lines in the Senate, the state of the Democratic Party in West Virginia, why he never voted for a government shutdown, and how he thinks the country can move forward.
E124
Sanna Marin
Wed, Nov 5 2025 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
As Election Day wraps up, Jordan Klepper recaps the suspenseful NYC mayoral race infused with Islamophobic fearmongering of Zohran Mamdani and an uphill battle for Andrew Cuomo, culminating in an 11th-hour scandal over a Billy Joel song. Plus, Ronny Chieng reports that Cuomo is feeling confident, thanks to his lucky O.J. Simpson-style Ford Bronco and other criminal-lookalike charms. The eyes of the world seem to be on the New York City mayoral race, so Grace Kuhlenschmidt conducted her own Times Square exit poll to ask non-New Yorkers which candidate they endorse for an election they can't vote in. "There's always hope if there's action." Former Prime Minister of Finland, Sanna Marin, talks to Jordan Klepper about her new memoir, "Hope In Action." She details her experience of being elected to office at the age of 34, the double standard she faced in the media because of her youth and gender, and the solidarity she felt from other female political leaders in her country and around the world. They also discuss how a Nordic welfare state creates a system of more equal opportunities, the benefits of a multi-party parliamentary system, and why it's imperative that young people from diverse backgrounds participate in the world's democracies.
E125
Scott Galloway
Thu, Nov 6 2025 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Jordan Klepper dives into the big wins for Democrats across the country last night, including in the hotly contested mayoral race in New York City, which ended in a historic victory for Zohran Mamdani that sparked threats of a mass exodus of Cuomo supporters from the city. Plus, nobody is more eager to get out of the city than Eric Adams, the guy who's still in charge at City Hall, so The Daily Show takes a final look back at the legacy the outgoing mayor is leaving behind. In the Art of the Altercation, Desi Lydic unpacks Donald Trump's long and tumultuous relationship with New York, a home he once called "the greatest city in the world," but now, as president, thinks is a crime-infested hellhole that needs to be punished. NYU professor, co-host of the Pivot podcast, and bestselling author, Scott Galloway, joins Jordan Klepper to discuss his latest book, "Notes on Being a Man." Galloway explains how modern men are leaning into masculinity as a code, how our country's male role models don't exemplify "protectors," big tech's ploy to sequester men from relationships, the value of being physically and emotionally involved in young men's lives, and how empathy towards men in crisis isn't a zero-sum game.
E126
Ethan Hawke
Fri, Nov 7 2025 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Trump plays dead fish during a medical emergency in the Oval Office, the White House's Ozempic announcement has Americans losing 400 pounds each, the president finds a new enemy in Nigeria, and Jordan Klepper reports on shutdown-induced flight cancellations that will have people walking home for the holidays. On another episode of Sports War, Jordan Klepper and Ronny Chieng fight over whether the Dodgers deserved to win the World Series, the integrity of the NBA amid a sports gambling scandal, and an Aussie darts player whose dirty nickname sparked controversy. Academy Award-nominated actor Ethan Hawke sits down with Jordan Klepper to discuss his new movie "Blue Moon," which takes place on an "important night in art history," after Lorenz Hart attends the premiere of his former collaborator's musical, "Oklahoma!" They talk about his physical transformation into the character (including that comb-over), working with Richard Linklater for the ninth time, what the film says about American mythology, and his show on FX, "The Lowdown."
E127
Rep. Chris Deluzio & Rep. Pat Ryan
Tue, Nov 11 2025 4:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
In the wake of Democrats' decision to end the government shutdown, Jon Stewart returns to his prediction that they were going to piss away last week's hard-earned electoral victories. With nothing to gain from caving, momentum on their side, and a deeply unpopular president, Jon compares the Democrats to the New York Giants, who at least had the good sense to fire their coach. "A lot of politicians who voted to send guys like us to places like Iraq, spending trillions, all of a sudden want to count pennies when it's time to care for the veterans they sent to fight." Rep. Chris Deluzio of Pennsylvania and Rep. Pat Ryan of New York, who are both Iraq war veterans and members of the House Armed Services Committee, talk to Jon Stewart about how the Trump administration prioritizes a trillion dollar military budget over the livelihood of veterans and service members. They also point out where Democratic leadership is lacking, especially after the party's "weak" concession to end the government shutdown without any gains for their healthcare agenda, and how Americans across the political spectrum are asking for representatives who will fight for them when it matters.
E128
Rob Riggle
Wed, Nov 12 2025 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
The Democrats' popular affordability platform has Trump jealously weaving plans for 50-year mortgages and socialist-seeming tariff rebates, and Josh Johnson deciphers how the "money man" president thinks $2,000 checks will solve everything. On this edition of Who Won It Best, Desi Lydic and Troy Iwata dive into the crèmè de la crème of awards season: the Fox Nation Patriot Awards, where Sean Hannity tortured the crowd with his singing, Mike Waltz got an adoring shoutout, Melania Trump plugged her Amazon flick, and Jason Aldean shined as the biggest star they could muster. Actor, comedian, former Daily Show correspondent, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Rob Riggle joins Josh Johnson to discuss his memoir, "Grit, Spit, and Never Quit: A Marine's Guide to Comedy and Life." They talk about employing the "don't quit" military mindset in comedy, fighting excuses by becoming your own drill instructor, and advising veterans who are struggling with the transition from military to civilian life not to isolate.
E129
Jay Jurden
Thu, Nov 13 2025 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Josh Johnson dives into newly released bombshell emails from Jeffrey Epstein that might implicate Trump, considering he referred to the president as the "dog that hasn't barked." Plus, on the heels of whistleblower revelations that Ghislaine Maxwell's prison accommodations include puppies and TV time, Ronny Chieng explains why this is all perfectly normal. Nick Offerman holds a microscope to Trump's "I love farmers" act to expose the policies, corporations, and advancements in processed food that have Americans yearning to eat like Europeans and small farmers struggling to stay afloat. Writer, actor, and comedian Jay Jurden sits down with Josh Johnson to discuss his debut stand-up special, "Yes Ma'am" on Hulu. He shares why his Southern charm prevents him from feeling like a real New Yorker, his experience studying theater at a football school, how studying the dramatic arts helps him stay present on stage, and his favorite jokes that both he and Wanda Sykes have ever written.
E130
Miguel
Fri, Nov 14 2025 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
In the wake of new Jeffrey Epstein emails implicating Trump, the GOP unhelpfully backed up the president by releasing 20,000 new Epstein files of their own, and Josh Johnson unpacks new revelations, including the two men's frenemy relationship and apparent connection to cosmetics heiress Celina Midelfart, as well as conservative pundits like Megyn Kelly's attempts to downplay the bombshell. Plus, Troy Iwata offers a scathing critique of Epstein's email grammar. The AI revolution is integrating chatbots like Grok and ChatGPT into all aspects of life, from education to friendship, so Ronny Chieng fights the dumbing effects of AI on college campuses by transforming himself into a real-life chatbot. Grammy award-winning artist Miguel talks to Josh Johnson about returning to music after an eight-year break with his new album, "CAOS." Miguel shares how that time of personal reflection and connection to his Mexican heritage informed his new album through celebration of his culture and solidarity during a time of increased anti-immigrant activity. He also discusses how "Speaking Chaos to Power," the course he designed as an artist in residence at NYU, emphasizes the importance of emotional expression in art, and records a sexy voicemail greeting for Josh.
E131
Christiane Amanpour
Tue, Nov 18 2025 4:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A batch of newly surfaced Epstein emails sparks Trump's fight-or-flight mode, a diversionary DOJ investigation into the Democrats, and a Fox News crash out as pundits try to downplay the Epstein files. While rumors swirl about a jaw-dropping degree of closeness between Donald Trump and Bill Clinton, Jon Stewart urges the GOP to hold their Epstein sleuthing to the same standard as their investigation into the QAnon Pizzagate conspiracy. CNN's Chief International Anchor and host of the global affairs program, "Amanpour," Christiane Amanpour sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss how the Epstein scandal has highlighted the importance of truth-based journalism. They talk about using investigative journalism to combat authoritarianism and hold the "invincible" elite accountable, and how the "drip, drip, drip" story of the Epstein files has fed itself and divided MAGA.
E132
Hikari
Wed, Nov 19 2025 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
An (almost) unanimous vote in the House to release the Epstein files has Trump reversing his opposition to save face, Marjorie Taylor Greene looking like she's severed from MAGA, and Saudi Arabia's visiting crown prince getting a pass for murder. Ronny Chieng reflects on the road to releasing the Epstein files and Trump's key to uncovering the elite sex trafficking scandal: "Don't talk about it." You thought holiday travel was miserable? Try being an air traffic controller. Leslie Jones breaks down how the people with one of the most important jobs in America are being treated with Spirit Airlines-level disrespect, and asks airlines to quit thinking so much about luxury perks and to start supporting these vital employees with better technology, better pay, and maybe some of that TSA-confiscated cocaine. Writer, producer, and director Hikari joins Ronny Chieng to discuss her new movie, "Rental Family." The award-winning filmmaker talks about discovering her love for American media while growing up in Japan, moving to the United States to follow her dreams, and what inspired her to make this film, which follows an American actor (Brendan Fraser) living in Tokyo who struggles to find purpose until a Japanese "rental family" agency hires him to play stand-in roles for strangers. She offers a peek into how this business is used in Japan to combat the loneliness epidemic and what it was like directing one of her childhood acting heroes, Akira Emoto.
E133
Sean Sherman
Thu, Nov 20 2025 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Ronny Chieng dives into Trump's friendly meeting with Saudi Crown Prince MBS despite the president's famously anti-Muslim past, and covers the latest updates on the release of the Epstein files, which was quickly approved by the House and Senate and now seemingly has the endorsement of the president himself. That said, Jordan Klepper offers a few reasons why we might not like what we see. Grace Kuhlenschmidt tackles Russia's first face-planting robot, an AI version of your dead granny, and does America want music that's fully AI-generated? Tech yeah, they do! James Beard award-winning chef Sean Sherman sits down with Ronny Chieng to discuss his new book "Turtle Island: Foods and Traditions of the Indigenous Peoples of North America." They talk about using food as a tool for promoting curiosity and empathy, focusing on Indigenous and healthy foods at his restaurant, Owamni, passing on indigenous knowledge of plants and sustainability, and imagining a modernized Native American culture and cuisine.
E134
Sebastian Maniscalco
Fri, Nov 21 2025 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Ronny Chieng dives into Trump's signing of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, Pam Bondi's shell-shocked statements about a new Epstein investigation aimed at Democrats, U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan's monumental screwup in the Comey case, Grok's ego-stroking of Elon Musk, and Melania Trump's unlikely speech to Marines about AI warfare. Plus, Michael Kosta looks into Transportation Sec. Sean Duffy's current problem with air travel: bad manners. America might be getting sick of RFK Jr. as health secretary, but much like the worm in his brain, he doesn't appear to be going anywhere. While you won't find his brand of non-professional medical advice on "Grey's Anatomy" or "The Pitt," you can find it on a bold new medical drama: RFK Hospital. Record-breaking comedian, actor, and podcast host Sebastian Maniscalco sits down with Ronny Chieng to discuss his latest Hulu special, "It Ain't Right." They delve into the experience of playing arenas versus intimate theaters, conveying jokes with tone and physicality, the intention behind ending the special with his family, and the evolution of stand-up marketing from recruiting audiences with flyers to promoting on social media.
E135
Elizabeth Kolbert
Tue, Dec 2 2025 4:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Trump spent the weekend celebrating Thanksgiving the traditional way: abusing reporters, calling Tim Walz the R-word, and bragging about his "perfect" MRI score. Plus, while the president spins a National Guard shooting for his anti-immigrant agenda, Jon Stewart slams the double standard of criminal justice for immigrants and J6 insurrectionists. Pulitzer Prize-winning author and staff writer at The New Yorker, Elizabeth Kolbert, sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss her latest book, "Life on a Little-Known Planet: Dispatches from a Changing World." They talk about matching the awareness of climate problems with an effort for change, humans wasting 10,000 years of "climate stability" by inventing ways to disrupt it, the Trump administration's climate policy regression, and how developing countries are reaping both financial and environmental gains by leaning into clean energy.
E136
Nikki DeLoach
Wed, Dec 3 2025 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Desi Lydic covers Melania getting into the mandatory Christmas spirit by decorating the un-bulldozed parts of the White House, Kash Patel refusing to do his job without a big girl FBI jacket, and Pete Hegseth responding to possible war crimes charges by throwing his admiral and a cartoon turtle under the bus. Plus, Jordan Klepper wants YOU to join Hegseth's scapegoat army. Michael Kosta drops the hottest tips for a cash-tacular Christmas: Skip expensive Christmas gifts by converting religions, swap pasta for wringing sauce cloths, and gift an AI teddy bear that covers sex ed. Actor and philanthropist Nikki DeLoach sits down with her friend Desi Lydic to discuss starring in the latest Hallmark movie, "A Grand Ole Opry Christmas," how working on the film was a healing experience for her after losing her father, and why Hallmark movies seem to resonate with viewers during hard times. She also discusses her impactful philanthropic work and encourages people to participate in Giving Tuesday by supporting two organizations close to her heart, Mind What Matters, which supports caregivers in families affected by dementia, and Children's Hospital LA, a safety net hospital that turns no child away regardless of a family's financial situation and saved the life of DeLoach's own son.
E137
Asi Wind
Thu, Dec 4 2025 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Josh Johnson tracks Trump's flimsy war on narco-terrorism, from threatening more war-crimey attacks on suspected Venezuelan drug traffickers to pardoning the Honduran ex-president who smuggled enough cocaine to get the whole world high, and Troy Iwata just wants a clear answer: drugs good or drugs bad? Is the AI bubble at risk of popping? Ronny Chieng sits down with Peter Wildeford of the Institute for AI Policy and Strategy to investigate the risks of AI taking our jobs and tanking our economy as the "circle jerk" of AI companies goes all-in on robots. "People have a desire to see magic, I'm only there to help them." Award-winning magician and mentalist Asi Wind talks to Josh Johnson about his "More Than Magic" U.S. and Australia tour, the trick that (literally) sparked his passion for the craft, and why he sees magic as a collaboration with his audience. Plus, Wind treats Josh Johnson to a few mind-blowing tricks.
E138
Ken Casey
Fri, Dec 5 2025 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Images of Epstein's island reveal a penchant for creepy decor and a commitment to oral hygiene, Pete Hegseth gets cagey about turning over his phone for the Signalgate investigation, the Pentagon's press team is replaced by MAGA personalities, and Jordan Klepper investigates Trump's commitment to being labeled a "president of peace," signage and all. Afraid of the woke leftists' war against Christmas? Keep the sanctity of the holiday season alive with the brand-new Trump Tinsel, made from recycled shreddings of the Epstein files. The president promised he was going to release them, but he never said how! Frontman of the band Dropkick Murphys, Ken Casey, sits down with Jordan Klepper to discuss their latest album, "For The People." They talk about the roots of punk in political activism, getting inspiration from bands who sang about Reagan, Bush, and the Queen of England, encouraging other musicians to speak out for social justice in their music, and a viral bet with a fan that led to an open political dialogue.
E139
Malala Yousafzai
Tue, Dec 9 2025 4:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Trump contradicts his phony FIFA peace prize by cranking up the heat on military action in Venezuela, a country Newsmax host Greg Kelly couldn't find on a map, and Jon Stewart gets an assist from The Daily Show archives and a time-traveling Rob Corddry to show how MAGA's drumbeat for war with Venezuela is Iraq all over again. "True bravery is still doing what you believe in, even when you're scared." Malala Yousafzai, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, education activist, and bestselling author, returns to The Daily Show to chat with Jon Stewart about her new memoir, "Finding My Way." They talk about how much her life has changed since she first visited the show at 16, including graduating college and getting married, and how she came to realize she doesn't have to be perfect. She also opens up about managing mental health and societal projections while pursuing activist work and the school for women she founded in Pakistan, which just graduated its first-ever class.
E140
Cory Doctorow
Wed, Dec 10 2025 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Ronny Chieng covers the latest on the Trump administration's petty changes to free-entry days at national parks, the president's promise to bail out farmers after f**king up the economy, Melania's attempt to spread some yuletide cheer, and Sean Duffy's Department of Transportation press conference that turned into a d**k-measuring contest against RFK Jr. On another edition of Who Won It Best, Desi Lydic and Troy Iwata recap the FIFA World Cup Draw and Peace Prize Ceremony, the biggest award show you've never heard of, where the balls were mingled, the Village People performed the "YMCA," and Trump received a trophy, medal, and certificate before jetting over to the Kennedy Center Honors to make KISS's big night all about himself. Journalist, internet activist, and author Cory Doctorow talks to Ronny Chieng about the concept behind his latest book, "Enshittification," which breaks down how tech giants like Facebook, Amazon, and Google have made the internet worse for everybody by locking in users only to turn on them. He also stresses how the blame for the "enshittification" of the internet shouldn't be placed on consumers, but on policy makers, and points to anti-trust enforcement, tech worker unions, and interoperability as the keys to remaking an internet that benefits users instead of billionaires.
E141
Annie Leibovitz
Thu, Dec 11 2025 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Desi Lydic catches a Fox News closed caption writer's "minor" Freudian slip during Trump's economic rally, an event that focused less on affordability and more on Joe Biden. Plus, Michael Kosta explains why the president has been lashing out at female reporters so much lately: he's going through man-o-pause. TikTok's biggest trends in 2025 had "6-7" becoming the word of the year, high school seniors cosplaying assassins, people damaging property Kool-Aid Man-style, and Lewis Black wondering what the f**k is wrong with our society. Legendary photographer Annie Leibovitz joins Desi Lydic to discuss her powerful new collection of career-spanning work titled "Women." They talk about breaking stereotypes of pregnant women with Demi Moore's Vanity Fair cover, capturing Michelle Obama as she found her laid back self after eight years as first lady, her favorite unsmiling image of her mom where the camera "disappears," and Gloria Steinem's message in the book about women "not going backward."
E142
Lonnie Thompson
Fri, Dec 12 2025 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
The U.S.-Venezuela conflict escalates as the Department of Homeland Security TikTok-ifies the seizing of an oil tanker, and Trump can't resist taking credit for the "Captain Phillips" moment. Plus, the State Department bans the font Calibri for being "too woke," and Michael Kosta unpacks the new beef between conservatives and the font's creator. This Christmas, gather round from all sides of the political spectrum for the holiday rom-com "Oh, Trolly Night!" Watch online enemies and unlikely lovers come together to find out the answer to the question: Can love Trump hate? Paleoclimatologist at The Ohio State University Lonnie Thompson sits down with Michael Kosta to discuss his groundbreaking work collecting ice cores in tropical glaciers – the subject of the film "Canary," which is available to stream for free on YouTube over the holidays. They talk about how ice can be used to study climate history and understand where we're at today, the importance of following your dreams, and how his work drilling in 16 countries leaves him feeling optimistic about climate change solutions.
Season 4
39 episodes
E01
Mark Kelly
Tue, Jan 6 2026 4:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Jon Stewart dives into the Trump administration's abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Trump's collusion with oil companies to exploit Venezuela's resources, and the emergence of the "Donroe Doctrine" as Trump threatens more international takeovers.Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona, who also served in the Navy as a captain and combat pilot, joins Jon Stewart after news broke that he was being censured by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth for telling U.S. service members to refuse illegal orders. They discuss the president's "major ego problem," why he stands by his message as the Trump administration continues to levy attacks against free speech, frustrations with Democratic leadership, and the importance of Democrats taking control of the House and the Senate to put President Trump in check.
E02
Park Chan-wook
Wed, Jan 7 2026 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Ronny Chieng unpacks former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's abduction and first day in court, where he and his wife got some good couples time pleading not guilty to cocaine trafficking charges. Meanwhile, MAGA attempts to justify Trump's intervention by downplaying the episode, citing Christianity, and downright playing the bully.The latest scientific studies show that microplastics are in just about everything, and we're ingesting them at an alarming rate. Thankfully, there's a new product that's sure to help us take advantage of all the plastic we're downing each day — eventually.Legendary Korean filmmaker, Director Park Chan-wook, sits down with Ronny Chieng (without any translation help from Ken Jeong) to discuss his new film, "No Other Choice," which he adapted from an American novel. They discuss what attracted him to this story, which follows a devoted company man who is fired and directs his rage toward his competitors on the job market, and the similarities between the plot and his own 15-year struggle to get the film made. He also reflects on why Korean directors are so adept at satirizing capitalism and how the demise of movie theaters is the biggest threat to filmmaking.
E03
Stephen J. Dubner
Thu, Jan 8 2026 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Ronny Chieng covers how Trump is taking charge of Venezuela's oil industry and replacing their old dictator with a new one: himself. Plus, this Venezuela takeover is so much fun, the president adds a bunch of other countries to his To-Be-Overthrown list, including Greenland, and Michael Kosta couldn't be more excited to be part of Trump's nation-extorting mafia.Jordan Klepper profiles Benny Johnson, social media star turned White House press commentator, who caught Trump's eye with his generic vitriol, Russian backing, penchant for plagiarism, and unyielding obsession with Batman.Stephen J. Dubner, host of "Freakonomics Radio" and co-author of "Freakonomics," sits down with Ronny Chieng to discuss the book's 20th anniversary edition. They talk about how Dubner and his co-author Steven Levitt wove together storytelling and data to present case studies without imposing their own judgment, and how their publisher, doubtful of the title, liberated them to write the book they wanted. Dubner also offers some Freakonomics insights for 2026 pertaining to animals and artificial insemination, and why one should never go before a judge just before lunch.
E04
Lucy Liu
Fri, Jan 9 2026 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Minneapolis tells ICE to "get the f**k out" after an agent fatally shot a woman, Kristi Noem smears the victim as a terrorist while MAGA decides she deserved it, and Ronny Chieng questions ICE's PR push to recruit highly aggressive, unqualified agents and unleash them on American cities.Americans are known for spoiling their living pets, but what about the ones who've passed? Michael Kosta explores the rising popularity of pet psychics, like Danielle MacKinnon, who claims to have the intuitive ability to communicate with all animals, past and present. Kosta learns about her process, meets her very real clients, and attempts to glean some insight into his relationship with his own dog, Walter.Actor and producer Lucy Liu sits down with Ronny Chieng to discuss her new film, "Rosemead," which is based on a true story about a terminally ill mother and her son. They talk about Liu's connection to the film and how its themes of mental health and grief affected her, why every role feels like a way of documenting her life, the time she directed Ronny onscreen, and how taking risks has led to the biggest rewards in her career. Plus, Simu Liu makes a cameo!
E05
Jenin Younes
Tue, Jan 13 2026 4:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Jon Stewart digs into Trump announcing himself as Venezuela's acting president via Wikipedia, dividing Venezuela amongst cooperating oil companies, making a game-time decision to involve himself in Iran, and setting his sights on conquering Greenland so Russia can't have it. Plus, Trump's rules for January 6th rioters don't square with the MAGA rhetoric around the January 7th ICE killing of Renee Good.Civil liberties attorney and co-host of the podcast, "Previously Prohibited," Jenin Younes, joins Jon Stewart to discuss how MAGA's rewriting of the Minneapolis ICE shooting signals a perpetual escalation in violating civil liberties. They talk about how Trump has transitioned from protecting free speech to supporting censorship, JD Vance's justification over the legality of the Minneapolis shooting, how the Right's anti-immigrant rhetoric appeals to working-class Americans' frustrations, and why ICE is targeting blue states and sanctuary cities while exaggerating their "non-compliance."
E06
Joachim Trier
Wed, Jan 14 2026 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Jordan Klepper rounds up the latest indiscretions from Trump's cabinet, including Pete Hegseth adding perfidy to his collection of alleged war crimes, Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer bringing back the good old-fashioned political sex scandal, and RFK Jr. making America heart attack again with his upside-down food pyramid, which Troy Iwata breaks down for us.Charlamagne Tha God is celebrating MLK Day like it's his last, because with this president, it might be. Thanks to the Trump administration's backsliding on the national holiday, MAGA's disparaging remarks against Dr. King, and Elon Musk's call for white solidarity, Donald Trump's birthday is in the running to replace MLK Day.Award-winning director and screenwriter Joachim Trier joins Jordan Klepper to discuss his latest critically-acclaimed film, "Sentimental Value." They talk about the influence of early skateboarding films on challenging actors to take risks, developing a cast built on trust with Stellan Skarsgård, Renate Reinsve, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas and Elle Fanning, using filmmaking as the setting to explore one family's dynamics, and swapping antagonists for tender characters to bring understanding and hope into a complicated world.
E07
Langhorne Slim
Thu, Jan 15 2026 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Donald Trump gives a Ford factory worker the middle finger and delivers a message of "keep protesting" but only for Iranians, immigration raids escalate in Minnesota, ICE engages in blatant racial and accent profiling, and Jordan Klepper highlights the Minnesotans fighting back with music, costumes, and bologna.Musician Langhorne Slim joins Jordan Klepper to talk about his new album, "The Dreamin' Kind." They discuss the importance of dreamers and creativity, especially during uncertain times, how politics have changed the way his older music resonates, collaborating with Greta Van Fleet, and his mission to make joyful music that'll have you wanting to "shake it."Langhorne Slim performs "Rock N Roll" from his upcoming album, "The Dreamin' Kind," which drops on January 16.
E08
Wagner Moura
Fri, Jan 16 2026 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Jordan Klepper covers the latest on Trump's whole milk antics, the president's push to take over Greenland that has Europe mobilizing, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani's burgeoning communist reign in New York City, which has unleashed terrors such as expanded access to childcare and free public restrooms.Grace Kuhlenschmidt breaks down the latest tech from the CES conference: candy that puts voices in your head, razors that botch your haircut for you, robots that can see you but can't hear you, and a chance to fulfill your dreams of beating up a machine!Actor Wagner Moura joins Jordan Klepper, fresh off of his Golden Globe win for his performance in "The Secret Agent." Moura, a Brazilian native, describes how the film, which takes place in 1977 Brazil during a heavy dictatorship, was a way for him and director Kleber Mendonça Filho to process their perplexity after their country's return to dictatorship values with the election of far-right president Jair Bolsonaro in 2018. They also discuss how this period piece resonates with Brazilians today, as well as audiences all over the world who are likewise facing authoritarian threats, the importance of retaining historical memory in order to avoid repeating past mistakes, and why he gravitates towards projects that merge art with politics.
E09
Artis Stevens
Wed, Jan 21 2026 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
After receiving a secondhand Nobel Peace Prize from the real winner, Maria Corina Machado, Trump decides peace is for chumps and doubles down on his plans to take over Greenland, angering both Emmanuel Macron and Emmanuel Macron's eye. Plus, while Josh Johnson thinks the president's plan to extort Greenland out of Europe's hands through tariffs will only hurt Americans, Michael Kosta demonstrates how kicking one's own ass is the ultimate fighting strategy.Trump still wants Greenland and is threatening our European allies if they don't go along with his plan, but this story has been brewing for a while. As Jordan Klepper's recent trip to Norway showed us, the president's anti-peace reputation has long been the talk of the town.President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Artis Stevens, sits down with Josh Johnson to discuss the power of mentorship. They talk about overcoming the barriers of time and perfection by being present, building social infrastructure to change communities, and the correlation between mentorship and educational, financial, and social success.
E10
Simu Liu
Thu, Jan 22 2026 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Trump closes out his first year as president (again) with a finger-crushing book of accomplishments while he leans into his goal for Year 2: acquiring Greenland. Josh Johnson tracks how Trump's mumbling about his need to own "Iceland" in Davos morphed into a vague "concept of a deal" with the president who never hears the word "no."In another edition of Everything Is Stupid, Ronny Chieng details the rise and fall of an alleged scam that anyone with a sane mind could've seen coming: former New York City Mayor Eric Adams's risky and unregulated crypto token, which he compared to Betsy Ross before it crashed spectacularly."The Copenhagen Test" star Simu Liu sits down with Josh Johnson to discuss his new series on Peacock and his upcoming Broadway debut in "Oh, Mary!" He shares what it's like to portray Mary's Teacher on stage, the similarities and differences between acting on film and for a live audience, and his experience in stunt performance, inspired by the greats like Jackie Chan and Jet Li.
E11
Alexandria Stapleton
Fri, Jan 23 2026 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Josh Johnson gives a progress report on Trump's first year in office based on his campaign pledges to generate more jobs, make Americans rich, improve healthcare, and protect free speech. Naturally, the only person to benefit from these promises is Trump, who now has everything but a normal-looking hand.Lewis Black takes on Gen Z's nostalgic penchant for the past and the ridiculous "throwback" fads the younger generation is reviving, including cigarette smoking, "dumb phones" to help them think thoughts, tramp stamps, and the mall.Emmy award-winning documentarian Alexandria Stapleton talks to Josh Johnson about producing and directing the Netflix docuseries, "Sean Combs: The Reckoning," including her shared concern with producing partner Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson not to indict the entire Hip-Hop culture along with the music mogul and how the sense of trepidation among the documentary crew and interview participants has shifted since the release of the series and the arrest of Sean Combs. They also share their personal theories of how Combs, a master of reinvention, might try to rebrand himself upon his release and how Stapleton hopes the series will lead to more conversations that can help push Hip-Hop, society, and justice systems forward.
E12
Jason Rezaian
Tue, Jan 27 2026 4:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
After the second murder of a Minnesota ICE protester by federal agents, Jon Stewart breaks down the increasingly unhinged gaslighting from Trump officials, who are trying to paint victim Alex Pretti as a "domestic terrorist" and ICE agents as innocent kittens, despite clear video evidence to the contrary. And as MAGA and Kristi Noem ignore even their precious Second Amendment in their attempts to justify the shooting of a legally armed citizen, Jon points to the real weapon threatening this administration: cameras.Director of Press Freedom Initiatives at The Washington Post, Jason Rezaian sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss the increasingly deadly protests against the Iranian regime. They talk about the importance of collecting details of the Iranian experience despite the impermeable internet blackouts, how Trump's desire to make a deal with Iran would only empower the current oppressive regime, the benefits of including Iranian dissidents exiled to the U.S. in policy conversations, and the humor that carried Rezaian through his 544-day wrongful prison sentence in Iran.
E13
Michael Urie
Wed, Jan 28 2026 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Desi Lydic dives into the backlash over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota: GOPers push back against the DHS's attacks on Alex Pretti for carrying a legal firearm, Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino gets a station reassignment and a screen time limit, and Trump resorts to finding Bovino's replacement via suggestions from "Fox & Friends" host Brian Kilmeade. Plus, Troy Iwata pitches a new look for Greg Bovino to match his demotion.Michael Kosta and Ronny Chieng duke it out on another edition of Sports War, debating who you should root for at the upcoming Super Bowl LX, the merits of "Heated Rivalry" putting NHL on the map, and "Nordick shame" after Olympic Norwegian ski jumpers were suspended for enlarging their crotches.Emmy-nominated actor Michael Urie sits down with Desi Lydic to talk about the new season of "Shrinking." They discuss his busy year, which included a run on Broadway, getting his start on "Ugly Betty," where the legendary Vanessa Williams gave him the agency to take big acting swings, his "Shrinking" character's journey as a father, working with a baby scene partner, and the nicest thing co-star Harrison Ford ever said to him.
E14
Mikie Sherrill
Thu, Jan 29 2026 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Desi Lydic dives into the Trump administration's scramble to blame each other for the handling of Alex Pretti's shooting by federal agents in Minnesota, Trump's rally against Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, who was attacked at a town hall in the wake of his demonizing rhetoric, and the president's rollout of Trump Accounts, which he announced alongside MAGA's newest spokeswoman, Nicki Minaj.In this edition of In My Opinion, Whitney Cummings profiles the Democratic politicians lined up for the 2028 presidential race, from Josh Shapiro to Gavin Newsom, and the quirky penchants for cosplay, veganism, and convicted felons that they bring to the table.New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill, who recently became the nation's first woman veteran to be elected governor, sits down with Desi Lydic to discuss how her time serving in a gridlocked Congress motivated her to run for governor and the difference she's already seen in her ability to create change, like signing an executive order to freeze utility rate hikes before her inaugural address was even over. She also discusses what she's doing now to prepare her constituents against the threat of ICE, why Trump should listen to her when it comes to unfreezing infrastructure funding for the Gateway Tunnel Project, and her advice to Democrats for the midterm elections.
E15
Katherine LaNasa
Fri, Jan 30 2026 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Democrats express their outrage over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, with Chuck Schumer calling Kristi Noem and Stephen Miller "f**king liars" and Hakeem Jeffries on accidental mute. Plus, Desi Lydic plunges into the world of Melania ahead of her documentary debut, which was produced by Jeff Bezos, directed by disgraced filmmaker Brett Ratner, and created by a crew too ashamed to have their names in the credits.Grace Kuhlenschmidt meets Wisconsin native and snakebite enthusiast Tim Friede, who has built up an immunity to 19 of the most venomous snake species, and learns that doing your own medical research actually can save lives... when done with the help of a team of medical science experts.Emmy Award-winning actress Katherine LaNasa sits down with Desi Lydic to discuss her starring role as Nurse Dana in "The Pitt." They talk about landing an acting job on her last day of cancer radiation, her experience with ER nurses throughout treatment, the insight "The Pitt" gives into broken hospital systems, and how the scripted medical cases made her more compassionate towards real healthcare workers.
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Heather Ann Thompson
Tue, Feb 3 2026 4:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Trump declares himself "absolved" by the latest release of Epstein files, while Elon Musk's Christmas wish for a trip to the sex island is put on blast, and Jon Stewart finds himself on Epstein's list… for documentary voiceovers. Plus, as MAGA continues to shield the president from all accountability, Jon Stewart shines a light on the double standard of sanctuary given to Trump vs. immigrants. Historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Heather Ann Thompson sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss her new book, "Fear and Fury: The Reagan Eighties, the Bernie Goetz Shootings, and the Rebirth of White Rage." They talk about how big a figure Bernie Goetz was in 1980s New York, hailed as a "vigilante" for shooting four young Black men on a subway train despite the attack being unprovoked, the story's parallels to ICE shooting protesters in Minneapolis, the costs of violence, and how these types of injustices paved the way for Donald Trump.
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Paul Rosolie
Wed, Feb 4 2026 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Conservatives amp up their mission to MAGA-fy America by overshadowing Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance with Turning Point USA's own D-list halftime show, and Michael Kosta connects the dots between Trump's call for Republicans to "nationalize" voting and the president's never-ending claim that the 2020 election was stolen. Plus, Troy Iwata explains why Trump's pitch to cancel the midterms is peak comedy.With Amazon's $40 million documentary about the first lady premiering at the Trump Kennedy Center, Jordan Klepper ventured to Washington, D.C., where he chatted with attendees about director Brett Ratner's appearance in the Epstein files, whether the film's purchase was a bribe, and why THIS is what our country should be focused on right now — not Minneapolis.Amazon rainforest conservationist, wildlife filmmaker, and author Paul Rosolie talks to Michael about his latest book, "Junglekeeper: What It Takes to Change the World." They discuss how Rosolie's quest for adventure led him to the wilderness of the Amazon rainforest and the importance of preserving an ecosystem that produces one-fifth of the world's fresh water and oxygen and is home to ancient trees that have acted as "skyscrapers of life" to thousands of species for over a millennium. He describes how the organization he founded, Junglekeepers, works with indigenous communities to protect the Amazon, how his historic encounter with a previously uncontacted tribe is a result of deforestation pressuring them out of seclusion, and how people worldwide can take actions big and small to help conservation efforts.
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Ms. Pat
Thu, Feb 5 2026 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Michael Kosta dives into Trump's recent moves to steer the country back on track, which include the release of lame new "America Is Back" hats, telling CNN's Kaitlan Collins to get over the Epstein files and smile more, and continuing his D.C. makeover by building a massive arch across from the Lincoln Memorial. Plus, Grace Kuhlenschmidt shares further updates on the president's construction rampage.The state that brought you President Ronald Reagan and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger offers a thrilling new contender for the White House: Governor Gavin Newsom. From enduring humble nepo baby beginnings in San Francisco, to opening a winery backed by an oil tycoon, to casting himself as an all-caps-posting foil to President Trump, Newsom is ready to make his national debut as a 2028 presidential candidate. This is the Daily Showography of Gavin Newsom.Ms. Pat, comedian, actor, and co-creator of the hit BET+ series, "The Ms. Pat Show," sits down with Michael Kosta to discuss the show's fifth season. They talk about fighting through network pulls for the chance to speak out about immigration, portraying a unique-yet-universal mother to viewers, preparing for a doomsday scenario in the current administration, and learning to believe in herself after being shot, abused, and incarcerated.
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Jon Shenk & Marcus Capone
Fri, Feb 6 2026 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Michael Kosta covers Trump's loose-lipped revelation of a secret military weapon he calls "the Discombobulator" and how fallout from the latest dump of Epstein emails is affecting prominent global figures, including the Andrew formerly known as Prince being forced into the time-out castle, his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson shutting down her charity, and even Bill Clinton, who is set to testify about Epstein before Congress. Meanwhile, despite Trump's many mentions in the Epstein files, the president continues to remain off the hook.Desi Lydic unpacks Trump's long-term beef with the NFL over reduced violence, racist name reversals, halftime performers, and the pageantry of the kickoff. After rejecting Trump's advances to buy the Buffalo Bills, a 2014 conversation with Stephen A. Smith begs the difficult question: Is the NFL responsible for Trump's presidency?Michael Kosta is joined by director Jon Shenk and former Navy SEAL Marcus Capone, whose experience healing trauma through an experimental psychedelic treatment in Mexico is shared in the Netflix documentary, "In Waves and War". Capone discusses the treatment process of the ibogaine drug and how it affected him, his nonprofit, VETS, which helps other veterans access the drug, and his advice for young Navy SEALs. Shenk explains what drew him to the story, using animation to illustrate an ibogaine trip, and the movements to bring this treatment stateside.
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Andy Beshear
Tue, Feb 10 2026 4:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Jon Stewart digs into MAGA's hair-trigger outrage at anything that doesn't align with their narrow set of values, from boycotting Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show with TPUSA's own "English"-language mediocrity fest, to the president setting a new racism high score with a social media post dehumanizing the Obamas, to dressing down a U.S. Olympic skier for expressing less than a fraction of the disdain for America that Trump himself has doled out.Democratic Governor of Kentucky and host of Sirius XM's "Andy Beshear Podcast," Andy Beshear, sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss the consequences of Trump's presidency on Kentuckians, including how tariffs have halted jobs while raising costs and the Big Beautiful Bills' part in ruining rural healthcare. They discuss watching the MAGA fever break in the chronically red state, encouraging Democrats to colloquialize their speech to better connect with constituents, testing the Supreme Court's strength in the administration by suing the President, and focusing on the "why" Democrats fight, versus what they stand for.
E21
Tim Blake Nelson
Wed, Feb 11 2026 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Jordan Klepper covers new revelations from the unredacted Epstein files, where Trump is mentioned over a million times, and dives into the continued fallout: King Charles faces hecklers across the pond, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick gets grilled by the Senate about his family outing to Epstein Island, and paleontologist Jack Horner is scrutinized for his interest in Epstein's "girls" (and fossils). Plus, Klepper digs into RFK Jr.'s dinosaur-hunting field trip with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.In a new installment of Sports War, Jordan Klepper and Desi Lydic go head-to-head over the biggest headlines in the world of sports, like Bad Bunny's record-setting Super Bowl halftime show, the Winter Olympian tearing down ICE with yellow snow, and a figure skater living his Olympic dream... of competing in a Minion costume.Actor, filmmaker, and author of the new novel "Superhero," Tim Blake Nelson talks to Jordan Klepper about his years of working in entertainment that inspired this story about the making of a superhero movie, why he calls film sets a "microcosm of society," and the artistic merit of big superhero movies. They also discuss America's relationship to the superhero narrative, beginning with World War II-era comic books, and how superhero stories hold a mirror to the black-and-white view of good and evil that contributes to the American divide.
E22
Andrew Jarecki
Thu, Feb 12 2026 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Attorney General Pam Bondi goes off the rails in front of Congress over Epstein questions, an Olympic biathlete confesses to an affair after winning a bronze medal, and Grace Kuhlenschmidt gives Jordan Klepper the easy-to-solve riddle of Trump's sudden opposition to opening a new U.S.-Canada bridge.The U.S. might have a lot of problems, but Troy Iwata reminds us that other countries aren't perfect, either! He dives into an impersonal Chinese app for checking that your loved ones are alive without having to talk to them, french fries in England trying to drown themselves in the ocean, and militarized roaches in Germany, in a new segment called "So Not Our Problem!"Award-winning filmmaker Andrew Jarecki sits down with Jordan to discuss the impact of his Oscar-nominated documentary "The Alabama Solution." They talk about the multi-year investigation into the Alabama prison system through contraband cell phone footage, how inhumane treatment and suspicious deaths inspired a group of incarcerated men to become freedom fighters on the inside, the harsh punishments they've received for activism and work strikes, and how Alex Pretti's death serves as a reminder of the power of truth-telling through cell phone footage.
E23
Jacob Frey
Fri, Feb 13 2026 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Jordan Klepper digs into Trump's newest fake award, "Undisputed Champion of Beautiful Clean Coal," and how the president is embodying the win by committing the Pentagon to buying electricity from coal-powered plants, blocking the EPA's ability to curb greenhouse gas emissions, and assuring miners that they wouldn't want any other life. Grace Kuhlenschmidt talks to American digital nomads living in Mexico City, who bravely moved across the border for a life of cheap rent, no taxes, and bottomless margaritas, and hears from unamused locals who have been priced out of their homes and are pushing back against the gentrification of their neighborhoods and culture.Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey talks to Jordan Klepper in the wake of Border Czar Tom Homan's announcement that he will finally be ending Operation Metro Surge and withdrawing ICE agents from the city. They discuss how this development is a credit to the activism and strength of the people of Minneapolis, whose citizen journalism and support for their neighbors serve as an inspirational example to the country for how to push back against the Trump Administration, and his meeting with NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani about protecting American cities from unconstitutional action by speaking up and not backing down.
E24
A. Mechele Dickerson
Tue, Feb 24 2026 4:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Team USA sweeps Canada for gold in Olympic hockey, Jon Stewart navigates how MAGA interprets this win as proof of America's democratic superiority, and Desi Lydic homes in on the U.S. Olympic team's secret weapon: superior political systems. Plus, Jon explains how the Supreme Court took a wrecking ball to Trump's tariff strategy and examines why the U.S. is on the brink of war with Iran."It's not just that the middle class is suffering because of one thing; they're suffering because of everything." A. Mechele Dickerson, University of Texas law professor and author of "The Middle-Class New Deal: Restoring Upward Mobility and the American Dream," joins Jon Stewart to discuss how the government created the middle class they've now abandoned, how mortgage interest deductions, HOA exclusions, and school hours hinder the middle class, and how to restore the tentpoles of pension jobs and home ownership that fuel the middle-class American dream.
E25
Padma Lakshmi
Wed, Feb 25 2026 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Desi Lydic rounds up the latest vomit-inducing news from Trump's cabinet, including Health Secretary RFK Jr.'s shirtless sauna workout/milk-chugging video with Kid Rock, JD Vance's hot ranch crescent roll recipe that apparently food-poisoned Usha into marrying him, and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's taxpayer-funded deportation f**k plane. Plus, after FCC Chairman Brendan Carr urged TV networks to air more pro-America content for the country's 250th birthday, Jordan Klepper keeps The Daily Show from getting too critical of the government with some patriotic public domain bangers.As climate change and nuclear war pose existential threats to humanity, space travel offers an increasingly plausible solution, but there's one big piece of the puzzle that still needs solving: space sex. Michael Kosta talks to scientists Simon Dubé and Maria Santaguida about their research on making space sex possible, and tests if he's got what it takes to join the thousand-mile-high club.Padma Lakshmi, Emmy-nominated TV host, Executive Producer, and Creator of the new CBS series "America's Culinary Kitchen," sits down with Desi to discuss her return to the reality cooking competition genre. She describes the freedom she had to create this show from the ground up and how each choice was done with the mission of supporting chefs and bringing together the best culinary talent in the world. Lakshmi also expresses how the Trump administration's attacks on immigrants threatens the bedrock of the entire country, especially in the food sector, and roasts JD Vance's cooking skills (or lack thereof).
E26
Jonathan Haidt & Catherine Price
Thu, Feb 26 2026 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Desi Lydic recaps Donald Trump's record-long State of the Union address – which was part true crime podcast, part white noise machine – including the the GOP waking up with rock-hard glutes from all the standing ovations they gave and the president giving out awards to every person in attendance... except for Troy Iwata.Jordan Klepper spotlights LindellTV, a 24/7 news outlet from an innovative media pioneer: The My Pillow Guy. Filled with A-list MAGA members, original rap music, ads within ads, and technical difficulties, LindellTV is asking the tough questions, like "Why does Trump look healthier than ever before?"Bestselling author of "The Anxious Generation" Jonathan Haidt and bestselling author of "How to Break Up with Your Phone" Catherine Price join Desi to discuss their new collaboration, "The Amazing Generation: Your Guide to Fun and Freedom in a Screen-Filled World." They talk about teaching kids how to own their lives so tech doesn't own them, comprising a "rebel code" that prioritizes real friendship, freedom, and fun over phones, how parents can create a structured space and time for screens within homes, and why we should press our government to intervene in the mental health crisis caused by big tech.
E27
Christa Miller
Fri, Feb 27 2026 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
Desi Lydic dives into the latest fallout from the Epstein files: Bill Gates overshares about his romantic affairs, Bill and Hillary Clinton give closed-door congressional testimony about their Epstein ties, and an explosive allegation against Trump resurfaces despite the DOJ's best efforts to bury it. Plus, Republicans spin a snowball fight into an act of terrorism against the NYPD, and Michael Kosta heads to the scene to collect evidence before it melts.Grace Kuhlenschmidt has the latest on the hottest tech advancements, including fart-tracking underwear, science-backed dance moves for men, Waymo's human solution to car doors left open, and an AI video of Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise that answers the question: Who killed Jeffrey Epstein?Christa Miller, star and music supervisor of the Apple TV series "Shrinking," joins Desi Lydic to discuss her personal connection to her character's empty nester storyline, how this role has made her more comfortable with vulnerability as an actor, and what it's like working on the series with her husband Bill Lawrence, the show's creator and executive producer. Miller also shares how years working in NYC nightclubs prepared her for music supervision and Desi reveals the IMDB credit they have in common.
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TBA
Tue, Mar 3 2026 4:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
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TBA
Wed, Mar 4 2026 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
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TBA
Thu, Mar 5 2026 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
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TBA
Fri, Mar 6 2026 4:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
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TBA
Tue, Mar 17 2026 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
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TBA
Wed, Mar 18 2026 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
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TBA
Thu, Mar 19 2026 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
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TBA
Fri, Mar 20 2026 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
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TBA
Tue, Mar 24 2026 3:00 AM GMT+0000
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TBA
Wed, Mar 25 2026 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min
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TBA
Thu, Mar 26 2026 3:00 AM GMT+0000
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TBA
Fri, Mar 27 2026 3:00 AM GMT+0000
35 min