Trump Puppy-Dogs Japan’s New PM and Rants About Magnets to U.S. Troops | Lucy Dacus

The Daily Show: Ears Edition

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🗓️ 29 October 2025

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Summary

Desi Lydic breaks down Trump’s trip to Japan, which included a shockingly firm handshake from new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, decadent gifts to win the president’s heart, and a quick survey for the U.S. Navy about magnets. Plus, Troy Iwata is pretty sure Trump's embarrassing antics in Tokyo are the worst things America has ever done to Japan. Grammy Award-winning musician Lucy Dacus joins Desi Lydic to discuss “Forever Is a Feeling: The Archives,” an expanded edition of her latest record, which has been called the “most romantic album of 2025.” They talk about what makes a good love song, why writing this music felt like therapy, whether fame has impacted her creative process, and how her song “Best Guest” inspired her to get ordained and perform weddings on tour at a time when the Trump administration is threatening LGBTQ+ unions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	You're listening to Comedy Central.
0:06.5	From the most trusted journalists at Comedy Central,
0:10.6	it's America's only source for news.
0:13.9	This is The Daily Show with your host, Desi Leiden.
0:18.2	Thank you. Desi Leiden.
0:40.3	I'm Desi Leiden. We've got so much to talk about tonight. The government still hasn't come back from buying cigarettes. Trump tours Japan and manages not to do the accent.
0:44.3	And later on in the show, Lucy Dacus will...
0:47.3	Unfortunately, she said I cannot sing back up.
0:52.3	So let's kick things off with the headlines.
1:00.6	The government shutdown is on day 28, which is when it sheds its uterine lining.
1:05.6	So buckle up, it's going to be a rough ride.
1:09.8	And the longer this goes on, the worse things get.
1:12.1	Air traffic controllers are getting exhausted.
1:14.6	Americans are about to lose SNAP benefits.
1:17.1	And the White House is falling apart.
1:19.9	Oh, I'm sorry, what?
1:21.5	Oh, that was done on purpose.
1:24.7	This is the perfect time for President Trump to meet the moment with his famous deal-making skills and master negotiating to end this shutdown.
1:32.3	President Donald Trump currently on his way to Asia for a high-stakes tour of the region.
1:37.3	Okay. Government will be here when you get back, maybe. Boys Trip!
1:46.1	Let's get into it with our ongoing segment, Trump meets World.
1:55.1	International humiliation, one after another.
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