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Imagine The Daily Show, but deeper. Host Roy Wood Jr. dives further into segments and topics covered on The Daily Show — from racial injustice to gun control to K-pop. Each week, he’s joined by Daily Show writers, producers, correspondents, as well as outside experts to unpack a different topic or segment in a way that's hilarious, nuanced, and compelling. Beyond the Scenes features a rotating cast of The Daily Show correspondents including Desi Lydic, Dulcé Sloan, Ronny Chieng, and Michael ...
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Ronny Chieng breaks down Trump’s garbage truck photo-op and Kamala Harris’s campaign strategy of reaching women voters through messages in bathroom stalls. John Leguizamo goes undercover with undecided Latino voters to see if recent racist MAGA rallies and Trump’s deportation plans have changed their stance. Journalism icon Connie Chung joins Ronny…
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Ronny Chieng dives into Biden’s “garbage” comment and Trump’s surprising plan to let RFK Jr. handle public health. Jordan Klepper stops by to give Ronny a crash course in how the news really works. JD Vance’s likability coach, Nathaniel Gordon (Michael Kosta), who’s worked with everyone from RFK Jr. to Vivek Ramaswamy. Young rockers The Linda Linda…
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Ronny Chieng unpacks the fallout from Tony Hinchcliffe's racist joke about Puerto Rico. Grace Kuhlenschmidt adds a surreal twist, following RFK Jr.’s advice to travel back in time to “save” Baby Trump. Triumph the Insult Comic Dog heads to Trump’s MSG rally to mock supporters, launch a merch line, and debut his song, “Liberal Tears.” María Teresa K…
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Jon Stewart dives into Trump’s recent xenophobic rally at MSG and his proposed mass deportation plan, sparking a critical look at the rhetoric shaping the 2024 race. Jessica Williams joins with her unique blend of hope and humor to lift the mood. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro discusses the state’s role as a “temporary swing state,” his approac…
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Tucker Carlson's “Daddy” Issues, Magic Gamers on JD Vance, and Fat Joe’s Fight for Healthcare
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Michael Kosta breaks down Tucker Carlson’s Trump rally speech. How election season has sparked civil wars over yard signs. Ronny Chieng gathers Magic: The Gathering players to gauge their reaction to JD Vance’s nerdy side and what it might mean for his 2024 campaign. Grammy-nominated artist Fat Joe joins Michael to discuss his push for healthcare p…
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Michael Kosta unpacks a whirlwind of headlines, including Obama rapping Eminem at a rally, Eminem’s endorsement of Kamala Harris, and Tim Walz’s fiery remarks about Elon Musk. John Kelly reveals Trump’s troubling praise for Hitler. Michael then explores whether America is ready to say goodbye to the Electoral College, with insights from CNN's John …
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Michael Kosta explores the financial downfall of Rudy Giuliani following a civil court order and Elon Musk’s attempt to sway voters with a million-dollar sweepstakes. Ronny Chieng embarks on a mission to find Elon a friend. Michael dives into the possibility of eliminating the Electoral College, discussing the potential impact of a National Popular…
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Jon Stewart breaks down Trump’s strange campaign moves, from his McDonald’s shift to his “enemy within” comments, and Kamala Harris’s unexpected partnership with Liz Cheney. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz joins the conversation to discuss the Democratic strategy for 2024, focusing on appealing to voters looking for an alternative to Trump. Walz highli…
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Kamala Harris Takes on Fox News, Trump Rambles on Univision, and Laverne Cox Fights for LGBTQ Rights
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Desi Lydic breaks down Kamala Harris’s fiery exchange with Fox News’s Bret Baier and Trump’s rambling Univision town hall. Grace Kuhlenschmidt reports live from an actual lion’s den to discuss the candidates stepping out of their media bubbles. Laverne Cox joins on Spirit Day to discuss the rise of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and how transphobia is bei…
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Desi Lydic explores Kamala Harris's appeal to Black male voters with a little help from Barack Obama, while Trump makes the bizarre claim of being the “father of IVF.” Josh Johnson jumps in with alternative pitches for both candidates. Troy Iwata heads to the Gathering of the Juggalos to learn where the fans of Insane Clown Posse stand politically,…
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Desi Lydic dives into Trump’s wild town hall, which turned into an impromptu listening party. Lewis Black delivers a no-nonsense message to undecided voters in swing states: maybe just sit this one out. Stacey Abrams joins to discuss voter suppression in Georgia and how voters can fight back, along with insights from her latest book on teaching chi…
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Jordan Klepper examines Trump’s denial of Biden’s economic recovery, despite positive inflation data, and Fox News’s claim that "real men" vote conservative as Kamala Harris struggles with male voters. Troy Iwata sheds light on why Republicans rally around men. Ricky Velez discusses the implications of Trump pardoning his allies—and himself—if he w…
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Jordan Klepper unpacks Kamala Harris’s recent media blitz, focusing on how she is carving out her identity apart from Biden. Melania Trump takes to Fox News for a book tour, Stephen Miller adopts his "sexual matador" persona, and Project 2025 targets the porn industry. In "Sports War," Ronny Chieng and Jordan clash over rumors about Aaron Rodgers, …
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Jordan Klepper unpacks Trump’s latest political spin. Michael Kosta interviews Marlene Bourne, a self-proclaimed ghost and the source of Fox News's voter fraud claims, to uncover her strange connection to their $787.5 million settlement with Dominion Voting Systems. Bestselling author Jason Reynolds talks to Jordan about his new novel “Twenty-Four …
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Jon Stewart tackles the growing claims of election interference, with Elon Musk joining Trump’s narrative. The episode explores how “free speech” is being weaponized by both figures. Jon also sits down with Bill Adair, creator of PolitiFact and Knight Professor of Journalism at Duke, to discuss his new book “Beyond the Big Lie.” They dive into fact…
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Michael Kosta dives into the latest election drama, as a new ruling legalizes betting on congressional races, sparking debates across the political spectrum. Meanwhile, a dockworker strike backed by both Trump and Harris threatens to disrupt the supply chain. Charlamagne Tha God also weighs in on his suspicions that Trump might try to steal the 202…
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Michael Kosta dives into the heated aftermath of the VP debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz. Triumph the Insult Comic Dog crashes the spin room, interviewing CNN’s Jake Tapper and Donald Trump Jr. Jelani Cobb, Dean of Columbia Journalism School, discusses the Electoral College’s history and the crucial role of diverse, trustworthy journalism. See …
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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 Ramo…
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Jon Stewart explores the surprising disconnect between Donald Trump’s actual policies and the image his supporters have crafted, as the 2024 election looms. Ta-Nehisi Coates joins the conversation to discuss his latest book, The Message. They dive deep into the lasting impacts of oppression, how history continues to shape our present, and the hidde…
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Desi Lydic breaks down NYC Mayor Eric Adams’s shocking indictment on bribery and fraud charges, and Michael Kosta steps in to find out who's left to run the city. Leslie Jones shares her brutally honest take on why Europeans think Americans are so messed up after her trip to the Paris Olympics. Award-winning director Susanna Fogel talks about her n…
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Desi Lydic dives into the latest headlines, including Donald Trump’s refusal to debate Kamala Harris for a second time and his bizarre claims about her past at McDonald's. British singer-songwriter RAYE joins the conversation to talk about her transformative year in music, from winning six BRIT Awards to the healing power of her songwriting. See om…
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Desi Lydic rounds up male politicians' insulting appeals to female voters and then addresses North Carolina gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson's salacious porn-forum comments about his sister-in-law. Meanwhile, people think vice presidential candidate Tim Walz is nice. But is he... too nice? Later, Aubrey Plaza talks about starring in Francis Fo…
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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. Then, European Central Bank President Christine L…
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Desi Lydic sits with Daily Show executive producerJen Flanz to discuss Jen’s journey at the show from production assistant all the way up to showrunner. They discuss the early days, when the show was hand-delivered on tape to the broadcast center every night, how Jon Stewart showed her how to lead by empowering people on the staff, and the advice s…
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Actor Daniel Dae Kim joins Ronny Chieng to talk about his role as David Henry Hwang in the Broadway play, “Yellow Face,” and how this play speaks to the importance of Asian actors playing Asian characters in productions. Ronny also sits with former U.S. Army Counterintelligence Special Agent, Luis Elizondo, to discuss his latest book, “Imminent: In…
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Ronny Chieng covers Donald Trump’s attempt to blame the Democrats for political violence after surviving a second assassination attempt. Plus, this week’s top financial news, including interest-rate cuts and Trump’s new family cryptocurrency business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Ronny Chieng on the North Carolina Republican busted for posting weird comments on a porn site and Rudy Giuliani’s frightening performance at Trump’s Long Island rally. Political campaigns are partnering with social media influencers and content creators, and Lewis Black can't even with the cringe. Also, Phillip Lim, the co-founder and creative dir…
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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. 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 presidentia…
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Ronny Chieng on Trump's Dubious Attempt to Blame Political Violence on Democrats' Rhetoric | Luis Elizondo
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Ronny Chieng covers 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. After a deposited bear in Central Park and a brain-eating worm, RFK is being investigated for decapitating a dead whale. Jordan Klepper and Ronny sit down to ask: W…
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John Leguizamo and Daily Show writer Kat Radley share the process of writing his latest In My Opinion piece on Trump’s obsession with immigrants and the GOP’s efforts to suppress the Latino vote. John also discusses his upcoming PBS series, “American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos,” and the importance of remembering the often overlooked co…
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Jon covered the first presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump on The Daily Show, and yet he’s still talking about it on his podcast, The Weekly Show. He just won’t let it go. In an election cycle where debates have been more impactful than ever, what influence has the first, and perhaps only, meeting between Kamala Harris and Don…
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Jordan Klepper sits with John Heilemann, chief political columnist at Puck and host of the “Impolitic” podcast, to discuss his time in the media spin room during the Trump-Harris debate, why he thinks Kamala Harris won, and whether or not the debate moved undecided voters. Also, historian and best-selling author Yuval Noah Harari chats about his la…
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Jon Stewart gives his live reaction to Donald Trump and Kamala Harris’s first presidential debate. He unpacks the candidates’ takes on immigration and abortion access, and outlines what this means for the election. Plus, Jordan Klepper covers Trump’s insistence that he won the debate, Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Harris, and JD Vance’s defense of …
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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 R…
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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. Plus, Michael Kosta goes to Phil…
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Jon Stewart Tackles Harris & Trump's Debate and What This Means for the Election | Steve Ballmer
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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. Plus, former Microsoft CEO, LA Clippers owner, and founder of USAFacts Steve Ballmer discusses why he lau…
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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…
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A look back at Daily Show News Team coverage of presidential debates from every election since the 2000 Bush/Gore race. Featuring coverage from Jordan Klepper, John Oliver, Wyatt Cenac, Stephen Colbert, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Comedy Central and iHeartPodcasts
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Actor, writer, producer, and former Daily Show correspondent Ed Helms joins Michael Kosta to discuss the new season of his podcast SNAFU, which recounts the FBI break-in that exposed the FBI’s excessive surveillance tactics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Comedy Central and iHeartPodcasts
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Michael Kosta sits with University of Michigan Law School Professor Barbara McQuad to discuss the difference between misinformation and disinformation and her latest book, Attack From Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Comedy Central and iHeartPodcasts
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In the latest Back in Black, Lewis Black unloads his frustration with the unbearable summer heat and the effects of climate change. Also, Charlamagne tha God gives his opinion of the right’s racist and sexist attacks on Kamala Harris and how this distracts from discussing real political issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Ronny Chieng sits with Oscar-nominated actor Hong Chau to talk about her new film, The Instigators, and her career in Hollywood. Plus, director Jon M. Chu joins Ronny to chat about his new book, Viewfinder: A Memoir of Seeing and Being Seen, his advice to young dreamers, and what drew him to direct the film adaptation of Wicked. See omnystudio.com/…
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Kamala Harris 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. Plus, find out how JD Va…
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Jon sits with Pete Buttigieg, who explains the motivation behind his popular Fox News appearances, what he makes of Donald Trump choosing JD Vance as his running mate, and his own experience with the VP vetting process. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Comedy Central and iHeartPodcasts
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A look back at some of Jon Stewart’s reactions to Fox News’s many media crimes, including the network’s anchors patting themselves on the back for their own coverage, their reaction to Jon leaving The Daily Show in 2015, and stirring up false outrage during the Obama administration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Authors Rebecca Traister and Brittany Cooper join Desi Lydic to unpack the power in using anger and faith to keep up motivation during the election season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Comedy Central and iHeartPodcasts
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Jon Stewart answers audience questions about how young voters can overcome complacency in politics, what literature most inspired his worldview, and the best advice he’s received. Plus the News Team reports from the floor of the DNC to check the vibe among Democrats. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Jon sits with entrepreneur and Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban to discuss his plan to bring more transparency to consumers about the real costs of prescription drugs with his company, Cost Plus Drugs. They also chat about Trump’s desire to be CEO of America and Elon Musk’s role in disrupting global discourse with X algorithms. See omnyst…
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Jordan Klepper travels to a Trump rally in Harrisburg, PA to get the MAGA crowd’s opinion on Biden dropping out of the race, Kamala Harris replacing him and JD Vance and Tim Walz as VP candidates. Plus, Grace Kuhlenschmidt attends the first Democratic rally for VP Harris in Philadelphia to see if voters agree that she chose the right white guy as h…
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Ronny Chieng and Michael Kosta argue over the 2024 Paris Games, including Lebron James’s role in winning the gold, Noah Lyles’ competing with Covid, and Australia B-girl, Raygun’s jaw-dropping moves. Also, Grace Kuhlenschmidt chats with UC Irvine neuropolitics researcher Mark Fisher to understand the consequences of a gerontocracy and what’s really…
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