TDS Time Machine | America 250

The Daily Show: Ears Edition

Comedy Central

Comedy, News, Daily News

4.2 • 14.3K Ratings

🗓️ 3 July 2026

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Summary

Happy Birthday, America! Ring in the Fourth of July with The Daily Show's coverage of the weirdest party the USA has ever thrown itself, as Donald Trump turns America’s upcoming 250th birthday into a self-glorifying spectacle. Nick Offerman jokes about Trump-branded currency, coins, park passes, and a proposed “Arc de Trump.” Jordan Klepper attends the UFC fight spectacle held on the White House lawn on Donald Trump's birthday. Jon Stewart catches up on the calamitous planning of the Great American State Fair, and the fallout as musicians cancel en mass. Troy Iwata asks Americans what to put in a mandated national time capsule. Ronny Chieng introduces a biography of the one thing all Americans can still get behind: the 1992 US Olympic men's basketball Dream Team. And Jon, still in the afterglow of the Knicks big win, contrasts Trump’s gaudy “arch” and UFC spectacle with Americans’ unmet desire for healthcare and genuine community. -- CarShield is offering our listeners 20% off with the code TDS at https://CarShield.com/TDS -- Head to https://Superpower.com and use code TDS at checkout for $20 off your membership. Unlock your new health intelligence. 100+ biomarkers. Every year. Detect early signs of 1,000+ conditions. #superpowerpod -- The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central. Stream full episodes on Paramount+ Follow TDS: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	You're listening to Comedy Central.
0:03.0	We all know I've got great opinions, but it turns out I'm not the only one.
0:21.6	Studies show that other people also have opinions.
0:24.6	So here with another installment of, in my opinion, is our good friend Nick Offerman.
0:30.6	Hello, I'm Velvet-tongued carpenter Nick Offerman.
0:41.3	Everyone knows it's important to remember the birthday of the one you love, and the one I love is America.
0:49.3	Don't worry, my wife Megan knows, and she's not not into into it and this year happens to be a particularly
0:57.6	big birthday for America communities from sea to shining sea celebrating 250 years since the
1:05.9	Declaration of Independence was signed proclaiming freedom from Great Britain and the birth of a new nation.
1:12.6	Happy birthday, America!
1:14.6	Ah, ha ha ha!
1:16.6	Are you one? Are you two? Are you three? And so on.
1:24.6	America's semi-quincentennial is here, and to it semi-kinzenegera, I hope we have a great party planner.
1:33.2	In my campaign for president, I pledge to give America the most spectacular birthday party the world has ever seen for America's 250th anniversary.
1:47.6	Okay.
1:51.2	Sure, Trump.
1:52.7	Plan the party.
1:53.7	It's not like you have anything else going on.
1:56.4	Gas prices are hovering just below Fury Road levels, but have fun picking out the balloons.
2:03.6	Hang on, perhaps I am rushing to judgment.
2:06.6	We can only hope Trump puts as much love into America's birthday
2:09.6	as he would for Jeffrey Epstein's.
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