Trump Eyes Cuba Takeover, MAGA Brawls Over Micropenises & Is the New Ayatollah Gay? | George Saunders

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🗓️ 18 March 2026

⏱️ 35 minutes

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Jordan Klepper dives into the confidence boost from a former U.S. president that supposedly inspired Trump to consider “taking Cuba,” counterterrorism official Joe Kent resigning over the war in Iran, and MAGA turning on each other with “micropenis” allegations. Plus, Troy Iwata runs his gaydar on Iran's new supreme leader to find out if he’s queerbaiting Americans. Freedom of speech is under attack, but thanks to the Trump administration, now you can say anything you want about the president for just $50 a month! Fork over your cash and rest easy knowing that Free Speech Plus has your back, as long as you don't mention corruption, cankles, Epstein, or his little d**k. Subscribe today! NYT’s Bestselling author, George Saunders sits down with Jordan Klepper to discuss his latest novel, “Vigil.” They discuss how he tapped into the mindset of a character who is forced to rationalize their horrible decisions, how accountability can be a form of grace, and Saunders even credits the people of Minneapolis in demonstrating this in the way they peacefully yet firmly protested ICE’s actions, and his source of light amidst the cruelty and chaos in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	You're listening to Comedy Central.
0:06.7	From the most trusted journalists at Comedy Central, it's America's only sorts for news.
0:13.9	This is The Daily Show with your host, Jordan Clepper.
0:31.0	Thank you. Jordan Klepper. Welcome to the Daily Trump, Jordan Klepper.
0:33.1	We got so much to talk about tonight.
0:35.0	Trump wants to grab Cuba by the Kohiba's.
0:38.4	Free speech updates its terms and conditions,
0:40.9	and Maga gets into a big fight over small penises.
0:44.0	So let's get into our ongoing coverage
0:46.9	of the war in Iran.
0:50.9	Nothing bad can happen.
0:52.2	It can only good happen.
1:03.1	Now, according to public polling, the war in Iran has less support at its outset than any previous American war.
1:06.4	And wars are almost always popular in the beginning.
1:08.7	They're kind of like Apple TV shows.
1:15.1	People are like, I don't know what's going on here, but for some reason, I'm on board.
1:22.7	But President Trump doesn't need popular support or congressional consent to declare war.
1:25.7	Because he's got a high-profile fan on his side.
1:30.4	President Trump made news when he suggested a former president he's been speaking with wishes he had done to Iran what Trump has done.
1:33.1	I spoke to one of the former presidents who I actually like, and he said, I wish I did what
1:37.7	you did.
1:38.7	Okay.
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