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The Daily Show: Ears Edition

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Jon Stewart and The Daily Show News Team cover today's biggest headlines. The “Ears Edition” of The Daily Show features full episodes, extended content, exclusive interviews, and more. The Daily Show: Ears Edition listeners can use discount code "TDS20” for 20% off all The Daily Show products on ParamountShop.com. Watch The Daily Show weeknights on Comedy Central at 11/10c or stream it on Paramount+.

#1

Elon Calls Trump's BBB "Disgusting Abomination" & FEMA Chief Learns About Hurricanes | WNBA Champion Candace Parker

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. Candace Parker, three-time WNBA champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist, joins Michael 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-06-04•30mins
#2

Jon Stewart on Musk's Black-Eyed Exit & Trump's Insane New Biden Conspiracy | Carole Cadwalladr

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. Carole Cadwalladr, the award-winning journalist behind the Substack newsletter “How to Survive the Broligarchy,” talks to Jon 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-06-03•41mins
#3

TDS Time Machine | Even Stephven with Stephen Colbert and Steve Carell

In the words of Jon Stewart, "What better way to understand the issue than to have two pundits of violently opposing viewpoints disagree with each other?" Join The Daily Show as we look back at years of Stephen Colbert and Steve Carell arguing with each other in their segment, Even Stephven. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-06-02•44mins
#4

TDS Time Machine | Mental Health Awareness

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so take a look back at some of the recent mental health discussions with The Daily Show's guests. Lil Red Howery and Michael Kosta talk the beauty of therapy. Singer Raye sits down with Desi Lydic and discusses singing about anxiety. Olivia Munn joins to talk postpartum anxiety. Author and social psychotherapist Lori Gottlieb joins Jon Stewart to break down productive vs. unproductive anxiety. Author and social psychologist Jonathan Haidt talks the effects of social media on "The Anxious Generation." Actor Mark Duplass opens up about anxiety and depression. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-30•10mins
#5

TDS Time Machine | AAPI Heritage Month

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with The Daily Show as Ronny Chieng walks us through lesser known AAPI history. Pull out the foam finger for unsung Asian American sports heroes, uncover the worldwide cultural influence of K-Pop, and salute the contributions of Asian American veterans throughout U.S. history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-28•16mins
#6

TDS Time Machine | Memorial Day

Celebrate Memorial Day with The Daily Show as we look back at previous coverage, and issues currently affecting veterans and the military. President Bush speaks to Memorial Day and D-Day remembrance crowds, as Hollywood marks the occasions with promotion of blockbuster Pearl Harbor and HBO's Band of Brothers. Michael Kosta unpacks Trump's military trans ban. Ronny Chieng sits down with Senator Tammy Duckworth to hear her thoughts on Trump's treatment of veterans. Jon Stewart checks receipts on Trump's proposed birthday military parade, and Jordan Klepper is joined by trans military members to discuss how they've become so politicized. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-26•24mins
#7

Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Passes House, Takes From Poor, Gives to Rich | Dawn Staley

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 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-23•38mins
#8

Trump Blasts South Africa for “White Genocide” & Trump Merch Needs a Spell Check | Simon Pegg

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 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-22•31mins

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#9

Kristi Noem Plots Citizenship Hunger Games & Kash Patel Drops Epstein News | Prabal Gurung

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 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-21•41mins
#10

Jon Stewart Slams CNN’s “Bombshell” Biden Book Promo Amidst Cancer Diagnosis | Patrick McGee

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. Award-winning journalist Patrick McGee joins Jon 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-20•48mins
#11

TDS Time Machine: Resident Expert John Hodgman

You're welcome, problems. Consider yourselves solved, thanks to The Daily Show's Resident Expert. Take a listen to some of our favorite visits from John Hodgman. Observe as John solves climate change, then explains executive privilege and unpacks the popularity of mixed martial arts. Next he breaks down recession indicators and fixes the economy. Finishing up, he tackles health care, and fixes once and for all the problems with the Catholic Church. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-19•36mins
#12

TDS Time Machine | Conversations with Conservatives

Relive your favorite battles in the culture wars. Take a listen to some of The Daily Show's conversations with outspoken conservatives over the years. Jon Stewart and Bill O'Reilly debate the concept of white privilege. Trevor Noah and Tomi Lahren discuss how social movements like Black Lives Matter are defined by their followers. Former colleagues in the senate Al Franken and Lindsey Graham try to find common ground. Finally, Jon and Ann Coulter get into it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-18•45mins
#13

TDS Time Machine | Celebrity Trials

Nothing hits quite like a trial of the century. Take a look back at some of The Daily Show's coverage of celebrity justice. Rob Cordry learns from the experts camping outside the Michael Jackson trial. Jon Stewart examines how the media is covering the proceedings. Ed Helms chips in analysis and punnery. Jon analyzes the coverage of the Martha Stewart trial with help from Stephen Colbert. Sam Bee and Rob Cordry chime in with updates on their round the clock surveillance of Martha's home. Jon digs in to the Michael Vick allegations. Trevor Noah gives updates on Meek Mill and Bill Cosby, and wraps up with coverage of the Harvey Weinstein trial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-17•38mins
#14

Trump Bores UAE Businessmen About Sean Duffy & Lee Greenwood Cameos in Qatar | Rep. Jake Auchincloss

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.Visit the Shrimp Welfare Project on social to learn more:Facebook: Massachusetts Democratic Congressman Jake Auchincloss joins Jordan 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-16•35mins
#15

Trump Greeted By Sword Dancers in Qatar & RFK Jr. Swims Up S**t Creek | Colum McCann

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 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-15•33mins
#16

Saudi Arabia Gives Trump the Royal Treatment With McDonald's & a Mid-Meeting Nap | Matt Wolf

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 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. For more about the rise of young Trump fans, check out Jordan Klepper's new special, "MAGA: The Next Generation," airing on May 19, right after The Daily Show on Comedy Central.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-14•27mins
#17

Trump Thanks Qatar for Their Generous Jet Bribe & Accidentally Does a Socialism | General Stanley McChrystal

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 d]cess, 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"? Retired four-star general who served 34 years in the U.S. Army, General Stanley McChrystal, sits down with Jon 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.” In 2024, 70% of nationwide elections went uncontested. The Daily Show knows that when we don’t have choices, democracy suffers, so we’re partnering with HeadCount for “InDecision: Take a Seat,” to shine a light on vital offices and encourage you to throw your hat in the ring. Learn more at TheDailyShow.com/TakeASeat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-13•39mins
#18

TDS Time Machine | The Pope

There's a new pope, and he's made in America. Celebrate the election of Chicago's Pope Leo XIV with a look back at The Daily Show's papal past. Jon Stewart breaks down all the news following the death of Pope John Paul II with help from Ed Helms. Jon discovers the Pope has a Twitter handle. Ed Helms demos his conclave simulator. Jon covers the ascendance of Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis, and finally covers the papal views on economics, aka Popenomics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-12•36mins
#19

TDS Time Machine | Mother's Day

There's still time to order flowers, but you're going to have to move fast. It's Mother's Day! Trevor Noah and Desi Lydic discuss the best ways to celebrate Mother's Day (by leaving moms alone). Jon Stewart sits down with former president Jimmy Carter to talk about his book A Remarkable Mother. Desi dives back in to unpack the history of why we celebrate Mother's Day. Author Angela Garbes joins Trevor to discuss her book Essential Labor. Between the scenes, Trevor explains why his mother will never be on the show. Congresswoman Lucy McBath joins to discuss her book Standing our Ground: A Mother's Story and how losing her son motivated her to run for change. John Leguizamo's mom comes on to spill the beans on his childhood. Finally, Trevor shares memories of his beloved grandmother, Frances Noah. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-11•44mins
#20

TDS Time Machine | Fashion

The Daily Show, but make it fashion. Join in as we dissect the highs and lows of high fashion. Trevor Noah recaps the best and worst of the looks at the Met Gala. Roy Wood Jr. dives into the history of black contributions to fashion in an installment of CP Time. Mo Rocca digs into a one-man fashion protest. Trevor and Desi Lydic show off the controversial Ivanka Trump line. Trevor insists we have a Met Gala at home. Desi finds out Why We Celebrate New York Fashion Week. Finally, Jordan Klepper takes a look at the looks at the Met Gala and wants to be carried up the stairs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-10•35mins
#21

First American Pope Makes History and MAGA Catholics Already Have Issues | Michelle Buteau

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 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s alcohol-fueled past and Trump’s own bone spur excuses. Comedian, writer, and actor Michelle Buteau sits down with Desi 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-09•30mins
#22

Trump Renames Persian Gulf, Teases a “Big Announcement” & Loses Another Fighter Jet | John Green

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. John Green, an award-winning author and global healthcare reform advocate, sits down 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-08•33mins
#23

Canada PM Friend-Zones Trump & Real ID Brings Out the Karens | Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach & Amanda Doyle

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. Everything is Stupid -- Ronny Chieng breaks down how AI chatbot romances aren't as stupid as you might guess; they're stupid in some surprising ways, too. "We Can Do Hard Things” podcast hosts Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach, and Amanda Doyle sit down 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-07•35mins

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#24

Trump on Upholding Constitution: "I Don't Know" | Historian Rutger Bregman

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 sits down 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-06•45mins
#25

TDS Time Machine | Cinco de Mayo

Time for the best holiday no one in America actually knows the meaning of! Grab a margarita, put on a culturally insensitive hat, and spend this Cinco de Mayo with Jon Stewart and The Daily Show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-05•13mins
#26

TDS Time Machine | Star Wars Day

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away... The Daily Show started covering Star Wars movies, their overblown release hype and corporate merchandising synergy. Join us on the dark side as we take a look back. May the Fourth be with You.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-04•36mins
#27

After the Cut - 2025 Part 1

Check in with The Daily Show hosts as they connect with the studio audience after the cameras cut. Except for the part about the cameras cutting. They never cut. We're always watching... Jon Stewart shares about the humiliation of losing a Super Bowl bet. Ronny Chieng is visited by Bill Murray to celebrate getting American citizenship. Michael Kosta explains why he's hobbling around the set, and opens up about his road to hosting The Daily Show. Jon bleeds for comedy... again. Jordan Klepper talks about finding common ground with Trump Supporters. And Jon digs in on why the F-word (fascism) matters, and offers some words of wisdom from his years at the desk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-03•24mins
#28

Mike Waltz Leaves the Group Chat & Trump’s Town Hall Gets Racist | Sen. Elissa Slotkin

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. 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-02•34mins
#29

Trump Fights ABC Interviewer Over Photoshopped Image | Presidential Biographer Jon Meacham

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? Pulitzer Prize-winning presidential biographer Jon Meacham joins 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-01•38mins
#30

Trump Hits 100 Days & Canada Celebrates By Electing the Anti-Trump | Katherine Maher

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. 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-04-30•29mins
#31

Jon on Trump's First 100 Days: Destroying America's Reputation, Economy, and Leverage

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 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-04-29•42mins
#32

Recapping Trump's Second First 100 Days - Part 2

In Trump's first 100 days back in the White House, he wreaked havoc on the economy with his tariff rollout, wiped out DEI, and ignored court orders after wrongfully deporting a resident--all while floating the possibility of a third term. Jon Stewart and The Best F**king News team recap it all in Part 2 of Donald Trump's second term (so far).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-04-28•1hr 36mins
#33

TDS Time Machine | Arab American Heritage Month

Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month with The Daily Show as we look back at interviews from some of our favorite Arab American guests. Bassem Youssef joins Jon Stewart to compare notes on hosting a political comedy show, and how it's different doing it in Egypt. Ramy Youssef joins Trevor Noah to discuss how he made his hit show Ramy from his own perspective. Stand-up Mo Amer sits down with Trevor to talk comedy amid the stress of immigration. Musician French Montana joins Trevor to talk about working and contributing to a movement in Uganda. Scholar and author Reza Aslan joins Jon to talk Middle East politics and his latest book Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-04-27•41mins
#34

In the Field with Troy Iwata

Get out there and get some fresh air with Troy Iwata as he hits the field for The Daily Show. Troy embraces the world of professional cuddlers, nvestigates the phenomenon of tipflation, meets Joe Biden's biggest superfan, and dives deep into the Gathering of the Juggalos to find out who the fans and followers of the Insane Clown Posse are voting for.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-04-26•25mins
#35

Recapping Trump's Second First 100 Days - Part 1

Celebrate the second coming of President Donald J. Trump with Jon Stewart and The Best F**king News Team as they recap everything Trump has done in his first 100 days back in the White House. From Inauguration Day to naming the Gulf of America to his ham-fisted approach to international conflicts, this is Part 1 of Trump's second term (so far).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-04-25•1hr 34mins
#36

TDS Time Machine | Illegal Immigration

Listen in as The Daily Show looks back at America's favorite pastime: arguing about immigration policy! John Stewart unpacks a John McCain led "not-amnesty" plan. Resident Expert John Hodgman joins to lay out the truth about illegal immigration's health impacts. Aasif Mandvi checks in to report on anti-Mexican sentiment. Al Madrigal heads to Texas to connect with Latino immigrants. Trevor Noah attempts to untangle Trump's immigration policy, and covers the absurdity of migrants being forcefully bussed to Washington D.C. as a publicity stunt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-04-24•32mins
#37

In the Field with Grace Kuhlenschmidt

The truth is out there, and so is Grace Kuhlenschmidt, so follow along as the Daily Show correspondent hits the field. Grace learns how to live off the grid in the middle of Manhattan from a man who's been doing just that. She tackles aging in the government by meeting with the youngest member of congress. Prior to the election she met with professional election prognosticators to see who would win, then returns to demand answers when they prove unreliable. Finally she heads to the streets to see if young people are willing to delete their social media apps now that they're all controlled by evil billionaires. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-04-23•30mins
#38

TDS Time Machine | Earth Day

Humanity and Earth have been locked in an eternal struggle to see which can destroy the other first. But today is the one day we give it up for ol' roundy. It's Earth Day! Jon Stewart reports on Al Gore and Leonardo DiCaprio's efforts to get the word out for Earth Day. Sam Bee talks to environmentalists to see if she can get them on her side. Lewis Black chokes on celebrity environmentalism. Matt Walsh learns about a corporate alternative to The Lorax. Jon breaks down President George W. Bush's Earth Day address, and finally decides to declare F*ck the Earth Day after all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-04-22•20mins
#39

TDS Time Machine | Easter

Don't mind that human sized anthropomorphic rabbit hiding eggs in your lawn, it's time for The Daily Show to take a look at Easter. Jon Stewart breaks down the difficulty of Passover competing with Easter. Sam Bee joins Jon to report on the White House egg roll keeping out gay families. Trevor Noah checks in on Trump's weird Easter festivities, and Desi Lydic and Michael Kosta break down the controversy drummed up by Easter falling on Transgender Visibility Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-04-21•26mins
#40

TDS Time Machine | 4/20

You can put this podcast in your ears, but be careful not to inhale. It's The Daily Show's coverage of marijuana through the years and the legal system. Jon Stewart discusses the road to legalization, and research monkeys that know how to party. Steve Carell and Stephen Colbert go head to head over legalization and wife swapping. John Oliver digs into the health benefits of marijuana. Jessica Williams educates Jon on the updates to weed culture. Trevor Noah interviews musician and enthusiast Wiz Khalifa. Jordan Klepper holds it down as the rest of the news team gets distracted. Sarah Silverman talks to the people about newly legal weed. Finally, Michael Kosta reports on the eternal battle between weed and alcohol. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-04-20•39mins
#41

TDS Time Machine | Wrestlemania

Leap into the squared circle with The Daily Show's fake news coverage of the world's realest sport. Jon Stewart unpacks the WWE hitting the stock market with help from Stephen Colbert, and reports on the 2008 presidential candidates dropping in to campaign on Monday Night Raw. Wyatt Cenac tags in wrestler Mick Foley to help explain political strategy. Ronny Chieng jumps in the ring to take on The Progressive Liberal. And Mick Foley joins John Oliver to tackle immigration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-04-19•31mins
#42

RFK Jr. Sparks Outrage Over Autism Remarks & Elon Musk Slides Into DMs and Wombs | Nancy Kwan

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. Hollywood icon Nancy Kwan sits down 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-04-18•38mins
#43

China Strikes Back at Tariffs by Roasting JD Vance & Selling Out Luxury Retailers | Sen. Tammy Duckworth

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 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.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-04-17•36mins
#44

Harvard Rejects Trump Order, SCOTUS Gets Left on Read | Nimesh Patel

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 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-04-16•28mins
#45

Jon Stewart on Wrongful Deportation and How Trump Fails to Deliver | Ramy Youssef

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 to talk about the new animated series he co-created called “ 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-04-15•36mins
#46

TDS Time Machine | John Oliver on Gun Control

Take a look back at a special three-part series with John Oliver, as he tests the arguments for and against gun control. After hearing from Americans why legislation could never work, he visits Australia where... it did. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-04-14•22mins
#47

In the Field with Josh Johnson

Hit the streets with Daily Show correspondent Josh Johnson as he goes hunting for tax shelters, talks to New Yorkers about congestion pricing, finds out which celebrity endorsements would work on men, and convenes a focus group to better understand black voters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-04-13•24mins
#48

TDS Time Machine | Tax Day

Join The Daily Show in celebrating America's favorite day of the year: Tax Day! Jon Stewart reports on the tax anger origins of the Tea Party. Resident Expert John Hodgman breaks down the benefits of tax cuts for the rich. Lewis Black reacts to a tax rebate for Americans. Ed Helms explores the benefits of offshoring to the Cayman Islands for tax purposes. Michael Kosta explains re-investing your tax breaks into yachts and Trevor Noah discusses billionaires' tax dodges. Finally, Ronny Chieng explains to Americans why their taxes are weird.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-04-12•33mins
#49

Trump Enters War on Showers & Kristi Noem Takes "Photo Shoot" Literally | Bowen Yang

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 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.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-04-11•30mins
#50

Trump Caves to Tariff Uproar, But Doubles Down on China | Olivia Munn

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 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-04-10•33mins

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