The Daily Show: Ears Edition

Jordan Klepper rounds up the latest indiscretions from Trump's cabinet, including Pete Hegseth adding perfidy to his collection of alleged war crimes, Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer bringing back the good old-fashioned political sex scandal, and RFK Jr. making America heart attack again with his upside-down food pyramid, which Troy Iwata breaks down for us. Charlamagne Tha God is celebrating MLK Day like it's his last, because with this president, it might be. Thanks to the Trump administration’s backsliding on the national holiday, MAGA's disparaging remarks against Dr. King, and Elon Musk’s call for white solidarity, Donald Trump’s birthday is in the running to replace MLK Day. Award-winning director and screenwriter Joachim Trier joins Jordan Klepper to discuss his latest critically-acclaimed film, "Sentimental Value." They talk about the influence of early skateboarding films on challenging actors to take risks, developing a cast built on trust with Stellan Skarsgård, Renate Reinsve, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas and Elle Fanning, using filmmaking as the setting to explore one family’s dynamics, and swapping antagonists for tender characters to bring understanding and hope into a complicated world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 January 2026

Jon Stewart digs into Trump announcing himself as Venezuela's acting president via Wikipedia, dividing Venezuela amongst cooperating oil companies, making a game-time decision to involve himself in Iran, and setting his sights on conquering Greenland so Russia can’t have it. Plus, Trump’s rules for January 6th rioters don't square with the MAGA rhetoric around the January 7th ICE killing of Renee Good. Civil liberties attorney and co-host of the podcast, "Previously Prohibited," Jenin Younes, joins Jon Stewart to discuss how MAGA’s rewriting of the Minneapolis ICE shooting signals a perpetual escalation in violating civil liberties. They talk about how Trump has transitioned from protecting free speech to supporting censorship, JD Vance’s justification over the legality of the Minneapolis shooting, how the Right’s anti-immigrant rhetoric appeals to working-class Americans’ frustrations, and why ICE is targeting blue states and sanctuary cities while exaggerating their “non-compliance.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 January 2026

This week's host Jordan Klepper sits down with Daily Show writer and producer Matt O'Brien to recap the latest news, and preview what's coming up. Jordan labels it "Don't Believe Your Eyes" Week as political leaders and the media ask the public to disregard video evidence and facts in favor of partisan interpretations of the ICE shooting in Minnesota, Trump's attack on Venezuela, and the anniversary of January 6th. Plus they unpack RFK Jr.'s new upside-down, rotisserie chicken forward food pyramid, and look forward at what's coming down the pike this week in news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 January 2026

Trump's been extra busy this year with his corrupt and chaotic handling of DEI, immigration, the trade war, SNAP benefits, foreign bribes, and more, but Jon Stewart managed to sum it all up with one big, beautiful word: Bulls**t! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 January 2026

As the U.S. takes apparent control of Venezuela, after capturing its head of state Nicolás Maduro, take a look back at how we got here with The Daily Show's coverage of Venezuelan political unrest through the years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 January 2026

Minneapolis tells ICE to “get the f**k out” after an agent fatally shot a woman, Kristi Noem smears the victim as a terrorist while MAGA decides she deserved it, and Ronny Chieng questions ICE’s PR push to recruit highly aggressive, unqualified agents and unleash them on American cities. Americans are known for spoiling their living pets, but what about the ones who’ve passed? Michael Kosta explores the rising popularity of pet psychics, like Danielle MacKinnon, who claims to have the intuitive ability to communicate with all animals, past and present. Kosta learns about her process, meets her very real clients, and attempts to glean some insight into his relationship with his own dog, Walter. Actor and producer Lucy Liu sits down with Ronny Chieng to discuss her new film, “Rosemead,” which is based on a true story about a terminally ill mother and her son. They talk about Liu’s connection to the film and how its themes of mental health and grief affected her, why every role feels like a way of documenting her life, the time she directed Ronny onscreen, and how taking risks has led to the biggest rewards in her career. Plus, Simu Liu makes a cameo! Refresh your winter wardrobe with Quince—visit https://quince.com/DAILYSHOW for free shipping and 365-day returns. Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster—join at https://RocketMoney.com/DAILYSHOW with promo code DAILYSHOW. Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to help protect their family. Apply today in just minutes at https://meetfabric.com/daily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2026

Ronny Chieng covers how Trump is taking charge of Venezuela's oil industry and replacing their old dictator with a new one: himself. Plus, this Venezuela takeover is so much fun, the president adds a bunch of other countries to his To-Be-Overthrown list, including Greenland, and Michael Kosta couldn't be more excited to be part of Trump's nation-extorting mafia. Jordan Klepper profiles Benny Johnson, social media star turned White House press commentator, who caught Trump’s eye with his generic vitriol, Russian backing, penchant for plagiarism, and unyielding obsession with Batman. Stephen J. Dubner, host of "Freakonomics Radio" and co-author of "Freakonomics," sits down with Ronny Chieng to discuss the book’s 20th anniversary edition. They talk about how Dubner and his co-author Steven Levitt wove together storytelling and data to present case studies without imposing their own judgment, and how their publisher, doubtful of the title, liberated them to write the book they wanted. Dubner also offers some Freakonomics insights for 2026 pertaining to animals and artificial insemination, and why one should never go before a judge just before lunch. Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster—join at https://RocketMoney.com/DAILYSHOW. Refresh your winter wardrobe with Quince—visit https://quince.com/DAILYSHOW for free shipping and 365-day returns. Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to help protect their family. Apply today in just minutes at https://meetfabric.com/daily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 January 2026

Ronny Chieng unpacks former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s abduction and first day in court, where he and his wife got some good couples time pleading not guilty to cocaine trafficking charges. Meanwhile, MAGA attempts to justify Trump’s intervention by downplaying the episode, citing Christianity, and downright playing the bully. The latest scientific studies show that microplastics are in just about everything, and we’re ingesting them at an alarming rate. Thankfully, there’s a new product that's sure to help us take advantage of all the plastic we’re downing each day — eventually. Legendary Korean filmmaker, Director Park Chan-wook, sits down with Ronny Chieng (without any translation help from Ken Jeong) to discuss his new film, “No Other Choice,” which he adapted from an American novel. They discuss what attracted him to this story, which follows a devoted company man who is fired and directs his rage toward his competitors on the job market, and the similarities between the plot and his own 15-year struggle to get the film made. He also reflects on why Korean directors are so adept at satirizing capitalism and how the demise of movie theaters is the biggest threat to filmmaking. Refresh your winter wardrobe with Quince—visit https://quince.com/DAILYSHOW for free shipping and 365-day returns. Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster—join at https://RocketMoney.com/DAILYSHOW. Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to help protect their family. Apply today in just minutes at https://meetfabric.com/daily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 January 2026

Jon Stewart dives into the Trump administration’s abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Trump's collusion with oil companies to exploit Venezuela’s resources, and the emergence of the “Donroe Doctrine" as Trump threatens more international takeovers. Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona, who also served in the Navy as a captain and combat pilot, joins Jon Stewart after news broke that he was being censured by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth for telling U.S. service members to refuse illegal orders. They discuss the president’s “major ego problem,” why he stands by his message as the Trump administration continues to levy attacks against free speech, frustrations with Democratic leadership, and the importance of Democrats taking control of the House and the Senate to put President Trump in check. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 January 2026

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

Transcribed - Published: 5 January 2026

Pull up a chair and tuck a napkin into your collar for The Daily Show's conversations with some incredible chefs. Jon Stewart sits down with Anthony Bourdain to talk traveling the world for food and culture. Trevor Noah chats with David Chang about the cultural history of food, and José Andrés about feeding the hungry after natural disasters. Chef and author Anne Burrell recounts her experiences on food competition shows and her book "Cook Like a Rock Star", and Kwame Onwuachi tells Trevor about his early life and his book "Notes From a Young Black Chef." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 January 2026

Instead of making unrealistic promises to yourself this year, let The Daily Show do it for you. Take a listen back to American Resolutions: A Series of Human Interest Stories Used to Emotionally Manipulate You. Jon Stewart introduces Rob Cordry, who resolves to have a threesome. Nate Cordry steps up to show them, show them all... Ed Helms vows to improve himself, starting with a new job. Jason Jones takes the viewer on a journey into underwhelming fatherhood. Finally, Stephen Colbert offers up his own resolutions, for Jon to work on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 31 December 2025

Get your late night fix with these interviews with after hours comedy luminaries. Former correspondent and current host of Last Week Tonight, John Oliver stops by TDS to chat with Ronny Chieng. Jimmy Kimmel joins Jon Stewart before his late night hosting debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Conan O'Brien talks to Jon about a recent visit to Cuba. Jimmy Fallon sits down to talk hosting The Tonight Show and his new collection of thank you notes. The Late Show host Stephen Colbert stands with Jon as Conan challenges them to hand-to-hand combat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 29 December 2025

Take a snow day with The Daily Show as we look back at coverage of the worst of winter over the years. Jon Stewart reports on unexpected snow while Stephen Colbert freezes to death. Stacey Grenrock-Woods witnesses the majesty of Yellowstone's natural snowmobiles. Ed Helms gets seasonally depressed. Aasif Mandvi gets lost in the storm. Sam Bee and Jessica Williams miss the snow altogether. And Trevor Noah can't relate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 December 2025

It's America's last remaining forever war: The War on Christmas. Take a listen back through the years, as Jon Stewart and the Daily Show team recount the harrowing battles. Jason Jones reports from the trenches of the mall. John Oliver embeds near the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. Classic Christmas TV specials weigh in, looking a little different this year. Jon officially declares war on Christmas, after which Fox News informs him he's going to hell. A bit of friendly fire sends Fox News running for cover. Jon is visited by a series of ghosts to teach him a lesson about Christmas. Sarah Palin and Bill O'Reilly join the fight in World War C. After a Festivus detour, Jessica Williams joins to set the record straight on Black Santa. Finally, Jordan Klepper and Desi Lydic take to the streets to find out what the public has to say about the neverending War on Christmas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 December 2025

Crack open The Daily Show's looks at Hanukkah over the years. Stephen Colbert tackles the commercialization of the holidays. John Stewart analyzes the Bush era Hanukkah celebration as part of Operation Enduring C(h)overage. Lewis Black expresses his frustrations with Hallmark’s Hanukkah movies, Amazon’s Auschwitz-themed Christmas ornaments and the businessman who bought Hitler’s hat, and Jon rates the efforts of Republican presidential hopefuls pandering at that other holiday gathering, the Republican Jewish Forum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 December 2025

Take a peek behind the desk The Daily Show's hosts as they go unscripted to answer audience questions in part two of the best of 2025's After the Cuts. Jon Stewart introduces the show's viral lighting director / Pedro Pascal lookalike, tells a story about spending time with this inspiration George Carlin, how he interacts with faith, and his newfound passion for drumming. Josh Johnson talks about getting recognized in the wrong ways, and Jordan Klepper thinks is okay that we're not going to be okay. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to https://RocketMoney.com/DAILYSHOW today. To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://hims.com/dailyshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 December 2025

Take a peek behind the desk with The Daily Show's hosts as they go unscripted to answer audience questions. Jon Stewart reveals the embarrassing outcome of a football bet, talks about the annoyance of specificity when it comes to labeling fascists, and gives Michael Kosta a hard time about being injured, before injuring himself live on air. Jordan Klepper opens up about the real people behind his MAGA interviews, and Ronny Chieng gets a surprise visit from Bill Murray. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to https://RocketMoney.com/DAILYSHOW today. To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://hims.com/dailyshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 December 2025

Join the Daily Show co-hosts as they take a look back at the biggest stories from the Very Normal Year that was 2025. Jordan Klepper, Ronny Chieng, Desi Lydic, Josh Johnson and Michael Kosta get together to highlight the weirdest news moments of the year, the characters that grabbed the spotlight, and their favorite bits from their Daily Show co-hosts. They also lay down their predictions for 2026, assuming we still make it that far. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to https://RocketMoney.com/DAILYSHOW today. To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://hims.com/dailyshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 December 2025

The U.S.-Venezuela conflict escalates as the Department of Homeland Security TikTok-ifies the seizing of an oil tanker, and Trump can't resist taking credit for the “Captain Phillips” moment. Plus, the State Department bans the font Calibri for being “too woke,” and Michael Kosta unpacks the new beef between conservatives and the font's creator. This Christmas, gather round from all sides of the political spectrum for the holiday rom-com “Oh, Trolly Night!” Watch online enemies and unlikely lovers come together to find out the answer to the question: Can love Trump hate? Paleoclimatologist at The Ohio State University Lonnie Thompson sits down with Michael to discuss his groundbreaking work collecting ice cores in tropical glaciers – the subject of the film “Canary,” which is available to stream for free on YouTube over the holidays. They talk about how ice can be used to study climate history and understand where we’re at today, the importance of following your dreams, and how his work drilling in 16 countries leaves him feeling optimistic about climate change solutions. Shop Mint Unlimited Plans at http://mintmobile.com/daily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2025

Desi Lydic catches a Fox News closed caption writer's "minor" Freudian slip during Trump's economic rally, an event that focused less on affordability and more on Joe Biden. Plus, Michael Kosta explains why the president has been lashing out at female reporters so much lately: he's going through man-o-pause. TikTok’s biggest trends in 2025 had "6-7" becoming the word of the year, high school seniors cosplaying assassins, people damaging property Kool-Aid Man-style, and Lewis Black wondering what the f**k is wrong with our society. Legendary photographer Annie Leibovitz joins Desi Lydic to discuss her powerful new collection of career-spanning work titled "Women." They talk about breaking stereotypes of pregnant women with Demi Moore’s Vanity Fair cover, capturing Michelle Obama as she found her laid back self after eight years as first lady, her favorite unsmiling image of her mom where the camera "disappears," and Gloria Steinem’s message in the book about women “not going backward.” Shop Mint Unlimited Plans at http://mintmobile.com/daily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 December 2025

Ronny Chieng covers the latest on the Trump administration’s petty changes to free-entry days at national parks, the president’s promise to bail out farmers after f**king up the economy, Melania’s attempt to spread some yuletide cheer, and Sean Duffy’s Department of Transportation press conference that turned into a d**k-measuring contest against RFK Jr. On another edition of Who Won It Best, Desi Lydic and Troy Iwata recap the FIFA World Cup Draw and Peace Prize Ceremony, the biggest award show you’ve never heard of, where the balls were mingled, the Village People performed the “YMCA,” and Trump received a trophy, medal, and certificate before jetting over to the Kennedy Center Honors to make KISS’s big night all about himself. Journalist, internet activist, and author Cory Doctorow talks to Ronny about the concept behind his latest book, “Enshittification,” which breaks down how tech giants like Facebook, Amazon, and Google have made the internet worse for everybody by locking in users only to turn on them. He also stresses how the blame for the “enshittification” of the internet shouldn’t be placed on consumers, but on policy makers, and points to anti-trust enforcement, tech worker unions, and interoperability as the keys to remaking an internet that benefits users instead of billionaires. Shop Mint Unlimited Plans at http://mintmobile.com/daily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 December 2025

Trump contradicts his phony FIFA peace prize by cranking up the heat on military action in Venezuela, a country Newsmax host Greg Kelly couldn’t find on a map, and Jon Stewart gets an assist from The Daily Show archives and a time-traveling Rob Corddry to show how MAGA’s drumbeat for war with Venezuela is Iraq all over again. Malala Yousafzai, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, education activist, and bestselling author, returns to The Daily Show to chat with Jon about her new memoir, “Finding My Way.” They talk about how much her life has changed since she first visited the show at 16, including graduating college and getting married, and how she came to realize she doesn’t have to be perfect. She also opens up about managing mental health and societal projections while pursuing activist work and the school for women she founded in Pakistan, which just graduated its first-ever class. Shop Mint Unlimited Plans at http://mintmobile.com/daily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2025

If you're feeling like you could use a dose of youthful optimism right now, we've got you. Check out these visits from inspiring young activists. Jon Stewart sits down with Malala Yousafzai, and Trevor Noah enjoys visits from Greta Thunberg, Parkland survivors X González & Matt Deitsch, and climate activist Xiuhtezcatl Martinez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 December 2025

As the current Secretary of Defense finds himself in the hot seat, take a listen to a few of Pete Hegseth's predecessors' visits to The Daily Show. Jon Stewart sits down with Donald Rumsfeld, Robert Gates and Leon Panetta to dig into their decisions, their legacies and everything else that comes with heading up the most powerful military in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 December 2025

Images of Epstein’s island reveal a penchant for creepy decor and a commitment to oral hygiene, Pete Hegseth gets cagey about turning over his phone for the Signalgate investigation, the Pentagon’s press team is replaced by MAGA personalities, and Jordan Klepper investigates Trump’s commitment to being labeled a “president of peace,” signage and all. Afraid of the woke leftists’ war against Christmas? Keep the sanctity of the holiday season alive with the brand-new Trump Tinsel, made from recycled shreddings of the Epstein files. The president promised he was going to release them, but he never said how! Frontman of the band Dropkick Murphys, Ken Casey, sits down with Jordan Klepper to discuss their latest album, “For The People.” They talk about the roots of punk in political activism, getting inspiration from bands who sang about Reagan, Bush, and the Queen of England, encouraging other musicians to speak out for social justice in their music, and a viral bet with a fan that led to an open political dialogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2025

Josh Johnson tracks Trump's flimsy war on narco-terrorism, from threatening more war-crimey attacks on suspected Venezuelan drug traffickers to pardoning the Honduran ex-president who smuggled enough cocaine to get the whole world high, and Troy Iwata just wants a clear answer: drugs good or drugs bad? Is the AI bubble at risk of popping? Ronny Chieng sits down with Peter Wildeford of the Institute for AI Policy and Strategy to investigate the risks of AI taking our jobs and tanking our economy as the “circle jerk” of AI companies goes all-in on robots. Award-winning magician and mentalist Asi Wind talks to Josh Johnson about his “More Than Magic” U.S. and Australia tour, the trick that (literally) sparked his passion for the craft, and why he sees magic as a collaboration with his audience. Plus, Wind treats Josh Johnson to a few mind-blowing tricks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 4 December 2025

Desi Lydic covers Melania getting into the mandatory Christmas spirit by decorating the un-bulldozed parts of the White House, Kash Patel refusing to do his job without a big girl FBI jacket, and Pete Hegseth responding to possible war crimes charges by throwing his admiral and a cartoon turtle under the bus. Plus, Jordan Klepper wants YOU to join Hegseth's scapegoat army. Michael Kosta drops the hottest tips for a cash-tacular Christmas: Skip expensive Christmas gifts by converting religions, swap pasta for wringing sauce cloths, and gift an AI teddy bear that covers sex ed. Actor and philanthropist Nikki DeLoach sits down with her friend Desi Lydic to discuss starring in the latest Hallmark movie, “A Grand Ole Opry Christmas,” how working on the film was a healing experience for her after losing her father, and why Hallmark movies seem to resonate with viewers during hard times. She also discusses her impactful philanthropic work and encourages people to participate in Giving Tuesday by supporting two organizations close to her heart, Mind What Matters, which supports caregivers in families affected by dementia, and Children’s Hospital LA, a safety net hospital that turns no child away regardless of a family’s financial situation and saved the life of DeLoach’s own son. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 December 2025

Trump spent the weekend celebrating Thanksgiving the traditional way: abusing reporters, calling Tim Walz the R-word, and bragging about his "perfect" MRI score. Plus, while the president spins a National Guard shooting for his anti-immigrant agenda, Jon Stewart slams the double standard of criminal justice for immigrants and J6 insurrectionists. Pulitzer Prize-winning author and staff writer at The New Yorker, Elizabeth Kolbert, sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss her latest book, "Life on a Little-Known Planet: Dispatches from a Changing World." They talk about matching the awareness of climate problems with an effort for change, humans wasting 10,000 years of “climate stability” by inventing ways to disrupt it, the Trump administration's climate policy regression, and how developing countries are reaping both financial and environmental gains by leaning into clean energy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2025

Jordan Klepper sits down with Daily Show Supervising Producer and Segment Director Ian Berger, and Writer Scott Sherman, to discuss their upcoming special, The Daily Show Presents: Jordan Klepper Fingers the Pulse: Give the Man a Prize. They talk traveling from the South, to the Pacific Northwest and all the way to Norway to unpack Trump's overt quest for the Nobel Peace Prize, despite his escalating of tensions at home and abroad. Watch The Daily Show Presents: Jordan Klepper Fingers the Pulse: Give the Man a Prize on Monday December 8 at 11:30pm after The Daily Show on Comedy Central. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 December 2025

Shake off the turkey coma and pick up your weapon of choice, it's America's favorite holiday free-for-all: Black Friday. Check out The Daily Show's coverage of the annual carnage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 November 2025

Pop your earbuds in at the dinner table and listen to this instead of your weird uncle, as The Daily Show gives thanks for the food, the family and the Black Friday violence that makes Thanksgiving so special. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2025

Ronny Chieng knows the truth: everything is stupid. Take a listen to some of best stupidest things Ronny has covered in his signature segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 November 2025

Ronny Chieng dives into Trump’s signing of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, Pam Bondi’s shell-shocked statements about a new Epstein investigation aimed at Democrats, U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan’s monumental screwup in the Comey case, Grok's ego-stroking of Elon Musk, and Melania Trump’s unlikely speech to Marines about AI warfare. Plus, Michael Kosta looks into Transportation Sec. Sean Duffy’s current problem with air travel: bad manners. America might be getting sick of RFK Jr. as health secretary, but much like the worm in his brain, he doesn't appear to be going anywhere. While you won't find his brand of non-professional medical advice on "Grey's Anatomy" or "The Pitt," you can find it on a bold new medical drama: RFK Hospital. Record-breaking comedian, actor, and podcast host Sebastian Maniscalco sits down with Ronny to discuss his latest Hulu special, "It Ain't Right." They delve into the experience of playing arenas versus intimate theaters, conveying jokes with tone and physicality, the intention behind ending the special with his family, and the evolution of stand-up marketing from recruiting audiences with flyers to promoting on social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2025

Ronny Chieng dives into Trump’s friendly meeting with Saudi Crown Prince MBS despite the president's famously anti-Muslim past, and covers the latest updates on the release of the Epstein files, which was quickly approved by the House and Senate and now seemingly has the endorsement of the president himself. That said, Jordan Klepper offers a few reasons why we might not like what we see. Grace Kuhlenschmidt tackles Russia’s first face-planting robot, an AI version of your dead granny, and does America want music that's fully AI-generated? Tech yeah, they do! James Beard award-winning chef Sean Sherman sits down with Ronny to discuss his new book "Turtle Island: Foods and Traditions of the Indigenous Peoples of North America." They talk about using food as a tool for promoting curiosity and empathy, focusing on Indigenous and healthy foods at his restaurant, Owamni, passing on indigenous knowledge of plants and sustainability, and imagining a modernized Native American culture and cuisine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2025

An (almost) unanimous vote in the House to release the Epstein files has Trump reversing his opposition to save face, Marjorie Taylor Greene looking like she’s severed from MAGA, and Saudi Arabia's visiting crown prince getting a pass for murder. Ronny Chieng reflects on the road to releasing the Epstein files and Trump’s key to uncovering the elite sex trafficking scandal: “Don’t talk about it.” You thought holiday travel was miserable? Try being an air traffic controller. Leslie Jones breaks down how the people with one of the most important jobs in America are being treated with Spirit Airlines-level disrespect, and asks airlines to quit thinking so much about luxury perks and to start supporting these vital employees with better technology, better pay, and maybe some of that TSA-confiscated cocaine. Writer, producer, and director Hikari joins Ronny Chieng to discuss her new movie, “Rental Family.” The award-winning filmmaker talks about discovering her love for American media while growing up in Japan, moving to the United States to follow her dreams, and what inspired her to make this film, which follows an American actor (Brendan Fraser) living in Tokyo who struggles to find purpose until a Japanese “rental family” agency hires him to play stand-in roles for strangers. She offers a peek into how this business is used in Japan to combat the loneliness epidemic and what it was like directing one of her childhood acting heroes, Akira Emoto. To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss, Weight Loss, and more, visit http://hims.com/dailyshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 November 2025

A batch of newly surfaced Epstein emails sparks Trump’s fight-or-flight mode, a diversionary DOJ investigation into the Democrats, and a Fox News crash out as pundits try to downplay the Epstein files. While rumors swirl about a jaw-dropping degree of closeness between Donald Trump and Bill Clinton, Jon Stewart urges the GOP to hold their Epstein sleuthing to the same standard as their investigation into the QAnon Pizzagate conspiracy. CNN's Chief International Anchor and host of the global affairs program, "Amanpour," Christiane Amanpour sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss how the Epstein scandal has highlighted the importance of truth-based journalism. They talk about using investigative journalism to combat authoritarianism and hold the “invincible” elite accountable, and how the “drip, drip, drip” story of the Epstein files has fed itself and divided MAGA. To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss, Weight Loss, and more, visit http://hims.com/dailyshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2025

This week's host Ronny Chieng joins Daily Show writer Nicole Conlan to recap the biggest headlines and preview the week to come. They look at the government reopening and bringing Jeffrey Epstein's emails with it, celebrate the death of the penny and the life of a fancy French teen detective, and wonder what's worse: unprovoked war with Venezuela, or Mr. Beast's new theme park. To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss, Weight Loss, and more, visit http://hims.com/dailyshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 November 2025

Ask your doctor if this podcast is right for you, as The Daily Show takes a look back at the American pharmaceutical industry. Jon Stewart hulks out on the frustrating lack of progress in lowering health care costs for regular people. Trevor Noah looks at the Sackler family legacy of spreading opioids .Michael Che digs into the world of pharma danger and intrigue. Jon interviews Mark Cuban about his low cost pharmacy initiative. Chelsea Handler weighs in on the social risks of hoarding your Ozempic. Trevor unpacks Trump's quest to end drug addiction via the death penalty, and/or bad commercials. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 November 2025

Strap in for [REDACTED] as The Daily Show speaks its mind on censorship. Ed Helms investigates the investigators at a censored university press. Michael Kosta meets the most prolific book banner in Florida. Trevor Noah reads into the banning of books in Texas, and the attempts to banish liberal curriculum in schools. Hasan Minaj goes Hasan the Record about free speech, and Trevor takes a look at big tech's attempts to balance free speech and online censorship in the social media age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 November 2025

In the wake of new Jeffrey Epstein emails implicating Trump, the GOP unhelpfully backed up the president by releasing 20,000 new Epstein files of their own, and Josh Johnson unpacks new revelations, including the two men’s frenemy relationship and apparent connection to cosmetics heiress Celina Midelfart, as well as conservative pundits like Megyn Kelly’s attempts to downplay the bombshell. Plus, Troy Iwata offers a scathing critique of Epstein’s email grammar. The AI revolution is integrating chatbots like Grok and ChatGPT into all aspects of life, from education to friendship, so Ronny Chieng fights the dumbing effects of AI on college campuses by transforming himself into a real-life chatbot. Grammy award-winning artist Miguel talks to Josh about returning to music after an eight-year break with his new album, “CAOS.” Miguel shares how that time of personal reflection and connection to his Mexican heritage informed his new album through celebration of his culture and solidarity during a time of increased anti-immigrant activity. He also discusses how “Speaking Chaos to Power,” the course he designed as an artist in residence at NYU, emphasizes the importance of emotional expression in art, and records a sexy voicemail greeting for Josh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 November 2025

Josh Johnson dives into newly released bombshell emails from Jeffrey Epstein that might implicate Trump, considering he referred to the president as the “dog that hasn’t barked.” Plus, on the heels of whistleblower revelations that Ghislaine Maxwell’s prison accommodations include puppies and TV time, Ronny Chieng explains why this is all perfectly normal. Nick Offerman holds a microscope to Trump’s “I love farmers” act to expose the policies, corporations, and advancements in processed food that have Americans yearning to eat like Europeans and small farmers struggling to stay afloat. Writer, actor, and comedian Jay Jurden sits down with Josh to discuss his debut stand-up special, “Yes Ma’am” on Hulu. He shares why his Southern charm prevents him from feeling like a real New Yorker, his experience studying theater at a football school, how studying the dramatic arts helps him stay present on stage, and his favorite jokes that both he and Wanda Sykes have ever written. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 November 2025

The Democrats' popular affordability platform has Trump jealously weaving plans for 50-year mortgages and socialist-seeming tariff rebates, and Josh Johnson deciphers how the “money man” president thinks $2,000 checks will solve everything. On this edition of Who Won It Best, Desi Lydic and Troy Iwata dive into the crèmè de la crème of awards season: the Fox Nation Patriot Awards, where Sean Hannity tortured the crowd with his singing, Mike Waltz got an adoring shoutout, Melania Trump plugged her Amazon flick, and Jason Aldean shined as the biggest star they could muster. Actor, comedian, former Daily Show correspondent, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Rob Riggle joins Josh to discuss his memoir, "Grit, Spit, and Never Quit: A Marine's Guide to Comedy and Life." They talk about employing the “don’t quit” military mindset in comedy, fighting excuses by becoming your own drill instructor, and advising veterans who are struggling with the transition from military to civilian life not to isolate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 November 2025

In the wake of Democrats' decision to end the government shutdown, Jon Stewart returns to his prediction that they were going to piss away last week’s hard-earned electoral victories. With nothing to gain from caving, momentum on their side, and a deeply unpopular president, Jon compares the Democrats to the New York Giants, who at least had the good sense to fire their coach. Rep. Chris Deluzio of Pennsylvania and Rep. Pat Ryan of New York, who are both Iraq war veterans and members of the House Armed Services Committee, talk to Jon about how the Trump administration prioritizes a trillion dollar military budget over the livelihood of veterans and service members. They also point out where Democratic leadership is lacking, especially after the party’s “weak” concession to end the government shutdown without any gains for their healthcare agenda, and how Americans across the political spectrum are asking for representatives who will fight for them when it matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 November 2025

This week's host Josh Johnson joins Daily Show writer David Angelo to preview the week to come, and recap the latest headlines. They wonder why the NBA betting scandal isn't bigger news, unpack the high cost of candle tariffs, whether Trump losing in the courts could end up being the best thing that could happen for him, what Josh would do with a billion dollars, why everyone should be allowed space for an airport tantrum, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 November 2025

Rock & Roll will never die. At least, not before part two of our look back at rock star guests on The Daily Show. Jon Stewart interviews legendary figures Neil Young, Dave Grohl, and Willy Nelson and talks porn stars with Moby. Trevor Noah deep dives with TDS favorite Bruce Springsteen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 November 2025

As the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducts a new class this weekend, get into the spirit with these interviews with some of the best rockers of all time. Jon Stewart sits down with his hero Bruce Springsteen, and digs into the depths of a legendary New Jersey rock venue with Gibby Haynes of the Butthole Surfers and author Amy Yates Weulfing. Trevor Noah talks to Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson about his documentary on the black Woodstock, sits down with Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes, gets a visit from the one and only Phil Collins, and let's the anger flow throw him with Tom Morello and Chuck D of the rock supergroup Prophets of Rage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 November 2025

Trump plays dead fish during a medical emergency in the Oval Office, the White House’s Ozempic announcement has Americans losing 400 pounds each, the president finds a new enemy in Nigeria, and Jordan Klepper reports on shutdown-induced flight cancellations that will have people walking home for the holidays. On another episode of Sports War, Jordan Klepper and Ronny Chieng fight over whether the Dodgers deserved to win the World Series, the integrity of the NBA amid a sports gambling scandal, and an Aussie darts player whose dirty nickname sparked controversy. Academy Award-nominated actor Ethan Hawke sits down with Jordan to discuss his new movie “Blue Moon,” which takes place on an “important night in art history,” after Lorenz Hart attends the premiere of his former collaborator’s musical, “Oklahoma!” They talk about his physical transformation into the character (including that comb-over), working with Richard Linklater for the ninth time, what the film says about American mythology, and his show on FX, “The Lowdown.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2025

Jordan Klepper dives into the big wins for Democrats across the country last night, including in the hotly contested mayoral race in New York City, which ended in a historic victory for Zohran Mamdani that sparked threats of a mass exodus of Cuomo supporters from the city. Plus, nobody is more eager to get out of the city than Eric Adams, the guy who's still in charge at City Hall, so The Daily Show takes a final look back at the legacy the outgoing mayor is leaving behind. In the Art of the Altercation, Desi Lydic unpacks Donald Trump’s long and tumultuous relationship with New York, a home he once called "the greatest city in the world," but now, as president, thinks is a crime-infested hellhole that needs to be punished. NYU professor, co-host of the Pivot podcast, and bestselling author, Scott Galloway, joins Jordan to discuss his latest book, "Notes on Being a Man." Galloway explains how modern men are leaning into masculinity as a code, how our country's male role models don’t exemplify “protectors,” big tech’s ploy to sequester men from relationships, the value of being physically and emotionally involved in young men's lives, and how empathy towards men in crisis isn’t a zero-sum game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 November 2025

As Election Day wraps up, Jordan Klepper recaps the suspenseful NYC mayoral race infused with Islamophobic fearmongering of Zohran Mamdani and an uphill battle for Andrew Cuomo, culminating in an 11th-hour scandal over a Billy Joel song. Plus, Ronny Chieng reports that Cuomo is feeling confident, thanks to his lucky O.J. Simpson-style Ford Bronco and other criminal-lookalike charms. The eyes of the world seem to be on the New York City mayoral race, so Grace Kuhlenschmidt conducted her own Times Square exit poll to ask non-New Yorkers which candidate they endorse for an election they can't vote in. “There’s always hope if there’s action.” Former Prime Minister of Finland, Sanna Marin, talks to Jordan about her new memoir, “Hope In Action.” She details her experience of being elected to office at the age of 34, the double standard she faced in the media because of her youth and gender, and the solidarity she felt from other female political leaders in her country and around the world. They also discuss how a Nordic welfare state creates a system of more equal opportunities, the benefits of a multi-party parliamentary system, and why it’s imperative that young people from diverse backgrounds participate in the world’s democracies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 November 2025