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The Daily Show: Ears Edition

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Jon Stewart and The Daily Show News Team cover today's biggest headlines. The “Ears Edition” of The Daily Show features full episodes, extended content, exclusive interviews, and more.

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Episodes

Highway Racism - If You Don’t Know, Now You Know

Highways are the vital arteries that help transport goods and help workers commute to the office, but their origins are rooted in racism.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 25, 20229 min

Alexander Skarsgård - Creating a Viking Epic

Alexander Skarsgård discusses his epic Viking movie “The Northman” and how his family roots are tied to Viking lineage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 24, 20225 min

CP Time: The History of Black Horse Racers

Not only was a Black jockey the first to win the Kentucky Derby in 1875, but Black riders were some of the best. Roy Wood Jr. discusses a few of the greatest Black horse racers in history, including 17-year-old Cheryl White, the first licensed Black female jockey.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 21, 20226 min

Beyond The Scenes - The Ongoing Battle to Remove Confederate Statues

While America has made progress in removing confederate statues from public squares, many remain standing. Director of the PBS documentary The Neutral Ground, CJ Hunt, and founder of Project Say Something, Camille Goldston Bennett, join Roy Wood Jr. to discuss why these monuments were erected in the first place, how many are left, what’s being done on the ground to remove them, and where they should end up once they’re removed.  Watch the original segment: https://youtu.be/rUZL4...

May 20, 20221 hr 4 min

Jonathan Martin & Alex Burns - Behind the Scenes of Politics

New York Times reporters Jonathan Martin and Alex Burns discuss their reporting process for their book “This Will Not Pass,” share new audio of President Donald Trump and Senator Lindsey Graham, and explain why Jared Kushner got involved in Kanye West’s presidential run.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 19, 202210 min

Roy's Job Fair - DJ Jazzy Jeff

Grammy winner and host of the web series 'Vinyl Destination,' DJ Jazzy Jeff shares his early days of a first job frying chicken at Roy Rogers restaurants, his love of music, and his lack of hobbies. Jeff also details the ways the music industry and radio stations have done a disservice to truly original music and how DJs and musicians can breakthrough now. @Rod4Short addresses the ways you can tastefully navigate Will Smith conversations at the job without being sent to HR. He also rains praise ...

May 18, 20221 hr

Ziwe - Celebrating & Enabling Icons

“I don’t make it awkward on purpose. I’m just a little strange.” Comedian Ziwe discusses how she turns her interviews into iconic moments, her very specific brand of comedy, and the difference between herself and the character “Ziwe.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 17, 20229 min

How Social Media Filters Are Destroying Our Mental Health

Social media and photo editing are giving teens unrealistic beauty expectations for themselves, causing them to turn to plastic surgery. Here’s why that needs to change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 14, 202211 min

Remembering Frances Noah: A Tribute to Trevor’s Gran

In this episode of The Daily Show: Ears Edition, we pay tribute to Trevor’s gran, Frances Noah, who passed away this week. Rest easy, Gogo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 13, 20224 min

Daniel Ricciardo - The Taste of Victory

McLaren Formula 1 Driver Daniel Ricciardo shares a “shoey” with Trevor while chatting about the documentary series “Drive to Survive” and preparing for the new circuit at the Miami Grand Prix.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 12, 20228 min

Beyond the Scenes | Violence Against Women & What Men Can Do to Stop It

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s divorce started as a celebrity scandal, but has evolved into a larger discussion surrounding the harassment many women face when trying to leave a relationship. In this episode, host Roy Wood Jr. sits down with Daily Show writer Christiana Mbakwe-Medina and journalist Rachel Louise Snyder to discuss how The Daily Show has covered this topic, the many types of violence women endure on a daily basis, and the lengths women go to in order to feel safe.  &nb...

May 11, 20221 hr

Stacey Abrams, "Level Up"

Voting rights activist and entrepreneur Stacey Abrams discusses her book "Level Up," creating opportunities for people to start small businesses and running again for governor of Georgia.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 10, 20229 min

Alexis McGill Johnson - Bringing Women’s Bodies Back Into the Constitution

“What most people want is to not have a politician in their decision.” Planned Parenthood’s President and CEO Alexis McGill Johnson discusses the chipping away of women’s rights and reproductive health access, and how the Women’s Health Protection Act would codify Roe v. Wade. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 09, 202210 min

CP Time: The History of Black Horse Racers

Not only was a Black jockey the first to win the Kentucky Derby in 1875, but Black riders were some of the best. Roy Wood Jr. discusses a few of the greatest Black horse racers in history, including 17-year-old Cheryl White, the first licensed Black female jockey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 08, 20226 min

Supreme Court Leak Speculation | Alexis McGill Johnson

Pundits wonder who leaked the Supreme Court's opinion on Roe v. Wade, Michael Kosta hosts a trivia game show, and Planned Parenthood CEO Alexis McGill Johnson discusses abortion rights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 05, 202234 min

The Supreme Court Aims to Overturn Roe v. Wade | Bill Gates

The Supreme Court prepares to overturn Roe v. Wade, Senator Amy Klobuchar talks about the threat to abortion rights, and Bill Gates discusses his book "How to Prevent the Next Pandemic." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 04, 202234 min

Republicans Duke It Out in the Ohio Primary | Ziwe

NASA examines litter it left behind on Mars, Republicans vie for Donald Trump's favor in the 2022 Ohio primary race, and comedian Ziwe discusses her late-night talk show "Ziwe." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 03, 202230 min

Terry Crews - "Tough: My Journey to True Power"

"I had to redefine what tough was in my life." Terry Crews discusses his emotional journey of growing up in an abusive household and reflects on the "Black Supremacy" backlash he faced on Twitter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 02, 202221 min

Burna Boy - "One Night in Space"

Grammy Award-winner Burna Boy discusses producing his album "Twice as Tall" on Zoom, having his mom for a manager, and being the first Nigerian artist to sell out Madison Square Garden with "One Night in Space." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 01, 202211 min

This Week's Top Stories | Elon Musk Buys Twitter For $44 Billion

Elon Musk buys Twitter for $44 Billion, Dr. Fauci declare the U.S. out of “pandemic phase”, and Trump incites violence over “dangerous” fruit. Here’s what happened this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 29, 202246 min

Trump Testifies About Dangerous Fruit | Daniel Ricciardo

Donald Trump rants about dangerous fruit in a deposition, Trevor highlights Rep. Madison Cawthorn's flurry of scandals, and Formula 1 racer Daniel Ricciardo discusses the Miami Grand Prix. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 29, 202234 min

Dr. Fauci Declares Pandemic Phase Over | Terry Crews

Russia cuts off gas deliveries to NATO countries Poland and Bulgaria, Black Karen (Dulcé Sloan) calls the cops on annoying white people, and Terry Crews talks about his memoir "Tough." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 28, 202244 min

Trump Says He Won't Return to Twitter | Burna Boy

Donald Trump declares he won't return to Twitter, Trevor rolls out the TDS+++ streaming service, and rapper and singer Burna Boy talks about "Burna Boy: One Night in Space at MSG."  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 27, 202235 min

Elon Musk Buys Twitter | Gia and Raashaun "DJ Envy" Casey

Elon Musk buys Twitter, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene faces questions about her role in the U.S. Capitol riot, and Gia and Raashaun "DJ Envy" Casey discuss their book "Real Life, Real Love." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 26, 202245 min