The Precap | Ronny Chieng on Trump's Venezuela Surprise

The Daily Show: Ears Edition

Comedy Central

News, Daily News, Comedy

4.2 • 14.2K Ratings

🗓️ 5 January 2026

⏱️ 48 minutes

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This week's Daily Show host Ronny Chieng is joined by writer Ashton Womack to recap what they missed over the holidays, and preview what might be to come. They dig in to the surprise operation to capture Venezuela's president Maduro, the incompetent redaction of the Epstein files, and Marjorie Taylor Greene's apology tour as she leaves congress. Looking ahead, they anticipate the anniversary of January 6th, the new American imperialism, and, of course, rap beefs with Lil Wayne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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