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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

Kal Penn's Extended Interview with President Joe Biden

President Biden discusses his political heroes while giving Kal Penn a tour of the Oval Office and a rare look inside the president's private study. President Biden also discusses passing bipartisan legislation when the country is so divided, and how young people's advocacy can affect policy on climate, drilling, and human rights. Original Air Date: March 13, 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 03, 202322 min

Dulcé Sloan Tackles The Netflix Cleopatra Controversy | Sasha Colby

Dulcé Sloan tackles the news of the day, including Brittney Griner's decision to swear off overseas basketball, Netflix's Cleopatra controversy, Southern Italy's debate over a NSFW mermaid sculpture, a Newfoundland iceberg with a very distinct phallic shape, and a possible social media ban for kids 13 and under. Legendary drag performer Sasha Colby talks about her experience winning “Ru Paul’s Drag Race." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 02, 202334 min

What Is Esports? | Beyond the Scenes

Esports competitions have seen a boom in popularity in recent years with some of the highest paid players making up to six figures. Celebrities like Drake and Post Malone have even invested in the sport. Host Roy Wood Jr. sits down with Daily Show correspondent, Michael Kosta, and LA Thieves Call of Duty player, Sam “Octane” Larew, to break down the similarities and differences between traditional and electronic sports and how professional gaming is making its way into the mainstream. Follow Bey...

May 01, 202347 min

Oatmeal vs. Grits | Hold Up with Dulcé Sloan & Josh Johnson

“Open your ears and listen to me. Get that oatmeal in, okay? Get your calcium. Okay? Get your iron in.” - Josh Johnson “Grits can be breakfast, lunch, dinner, brunch. Grits can be any meal. You can have your breakfast grits. We've all had fish and grits.” - Dulcé Sloan It’s oatmeal vs. grits this week on Hold Up with Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan and writer Josh Johnson. Hold Up is a podcast from The Daily Show. Listen to new episodes every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts, or watc...

Apr 30, 202346 min

Desi Lydic Investigates The Reaction to Kentucky's Extreme Laws | Long Story Short: The Dark Side of the Wellness Industry

Kentucky has passed some of the strictest anti-trans and anti-abortion bills in the country, but is that really what Kentuckians want? Desi Lydic returns to her home state to ask locals how they feel about their lawmakers and finds out how people are trying to make the state better. And in Long Story Short, Desi warns about the dangerous trappings of the "wellness" industry, from expensive snake oil products to dangerous medical alternative trends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Apr 29, 202314 min

Desi Lydic Breaks Down MTG Criticizing Stepmothers | Sophia Bush

Desi Lydic breaks down the biggest news of the day, including MTG criticizing a stepmom for not being a “real mother,” Don Lemon and Tucker Carlson speaking up following their terminations and the Daily Show news team chimes in on the F.A.A.’s concerns over the rise in bird strikes. Actor, activist and entrepreneur Sophia Bush discusses whether she would consider running for political office. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 28, 202332 min

Desi Lydic Covers Disney’s Lawsuit Against DeSantis | Jameela Jamil

Desi Lydic breaks down the biggest stories of the day including Ron DeSantis getting sued by Disney, Tucker being silenced by Fox's "bad behavior folder," Hugh Grant starring as an oompa loompa in the newest Wonka movie, scientists finding out where great white sharks mate, and Ed Sheeran being under fire for possibly ripping off Marvin Gaye. Jameela Jamil discusses her outspoken presence on social media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 27, 202329 min

Desi Lydic On Biden’s Re-Election Announcement | Yvette Nicole Brown

Desi Lydic on the biggest stories of the day, including the latest abortion pill debate, Aaron Rodgers heading to the New York Jets, updates from the departure of Tucker Carlson, and why America doesn’t want Trump OR Biden to run for president. Desi Lydic talks to Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg about safety and accountability in the transportation industry, culture wars, and what "woke" even means. Emmy-nominated actor Yvette Nicole Brown discusses why “Frog and Toad” is a story abou...

Apr 26, 202328 min

Desi Lydic Covers Tucker Carlson’s Firing by Fox News | Catherine Reitman

Desi Lydic tackles the day's headlines, including Tucker Carlson's shocking firing by Fox News, Bud Light's new "Real Women" koozie, Don Lemon's CNN termination, Elon's latest Twitter fiasco, and Bed Bath & Beyond's bankruptcy. Actor producer Catherine Reitman chats about jump-starting her career with Desi Lydic on “Real Wedding Crashers”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 25, 202328 min

Redefining Masculinity & Embracing Vulnerability | Beyond the Scenes

From a young age, boys are inundated with messages that teach them not to cry, openly express emotions, or show any sign of weakness for fear of appearing weak or feminine. And as a result, men experience a lack of intimacy and close friendships. Host Roy Wood Jr. sits down with the co-founder of “A Call to Men,” Ted Bunch, and developmental psychology professor at NYU, Niobe Way, to chat about how boy’s friendships evolve as they get older, the additional cultural pressures that Black and Brown...

Apr 24, 202357 min

Boneless vs. Bone-in Chicken Wings | Hold Up with Dulcé Sloan & Josh Johnson

“I think for me, the boneless wing, I've never had it where it was underdone. I like that they're just little chicken nuggets. I think they're cute.” - Dulcé Sloan “Real men keep that bone in." - Josh Johnson It’s boneless vs. bone-in chicken wings this week on Hold Up with Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan and writer Josh Johnson. Hold Up is a podcast from The Daily Show. Listen to new episodes every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts, or watch at YouTube.com/TheDaily Show See omnystudi...

Apr 23, 202336 min

Jordan Klepper Sneaks Into America's Biggest Gun Show | Long Story Short: Re-Examining Masculinity

Jordan heads to the world’s largest gun show in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to investigate America’s unique obsession with guns and how gun companies are targeting the youth. And in Long Story Short, America is in the midst of long overdue changes around gender and power as it re-examines ideas about masculinity. But too often the conversation focuses on what men shouldn’t be, rather than what they should be. Jordan Klepper looks at Andrew Tate and breaks down how a void of role models has harmful conseque...

Apr 22, 202316 min

Jordan Klepper On The Rise of “Wrong Place” Shootings | Ryan Holiday

Jordan Klepper tackles the news of the day, including the Southwest passenger outraged by a crying baby and the rise of "wrong place" shootings, with commentary from Roy Wood Jr., Desi Lydic, and Michael Kosta. Bestselling author Ryan Holiday explains parenting with stoicism in his new book “The Daily Dad.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 21, 202337 min

Jordan Klepper Covers Racist Oklahoma Officials Caught on Tape | Michael Shannon

Jordan Klepper tackles the latest headlines, including the implications of the Fox News and Dominion settlement, plus the racist recordings of Oklahoma officials caught on tape. Jordan Klepper goes back to his home state of Michigan to have a beer with Governor Gretchen Whitmer and discuss the future of gun reform and abortion rights in the state. Actor Michael Shannon discusses the importance of Waco and why he felt the need to revisit it in “Waco: The Aftermath". See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

Apr 20, 202330 min

Jordan Klepper Breaks Down Fox News, Dominion Settlement | Charley Crockett

Jordan Klepper breaks down the latest news including Fox News settling with Dominion, Ron DeSantis’s suggestion for a state prison next to Disney, Jim Jordan’s “field hearing” in NYC, George Santos’s reelection bid, and Diane Feinstein's refusal to resign from the Senate. Singer and songwriter Charley Crockett talks about his life’s journey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 19, 202330 min

Jordan Klepper Recaps The NRA Convention | Betty Gilpin

Jordan Klepper takes the guest host seat to talk about the NRA Convention craziness, Clarence Thomas’s corrupt dealings with billionaire Republican donor Harlan Crow and catch up with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at the Bronx's Jacobi Hospital. Betty Gilpin, star of Peacock’s new series “Mrs. Davis,” discusses how she prepared for her role by zooming with real nuns, her thoughts on A.I., and how religion and the internet can have similar intentions and similar drawbacks. See omnystudio.com/list...

Apr 18, 202328 min

How Politics Affects Online Dating & Relationships | Beyond the Scenes

How does political polarization impact online dating and relationships? Host Roy Wood Jr. sits down with journalist and co-host of The Man Enough podcast, Liz Plank, and chief science advisor for Match.com, Dr. Helen Fisher, to chat about when to bring up politics in dating, how the fall of Roe v. Wade changed people’s dating habits, and how someone in an inter-political relationship can make it work. They even offer their own advice for those looking for love! Beyond the Scenes is a podcast fro...

Apr 17, 202342 min

Indoor vs. Outdoor Pools | Hold Up with Dulcé Sloan & Josh Johnson

“When there’s lightning, I can swim in my pool. When it's a rainy day, I can swim in my pool. When it's just nasty outside, I can swim in my pool. My pool indoors is consistent.”- Josh Johnson “For me, the outdoor pool has represented a lifestyle. Because a pool day is a sunny day. We are drinking a nice beverage, we’re out here just judging others, really taking in the scene.” - Dulcé Sloan It’s an “aquatic argument” of indoor vs. outdoor pools, this week on Hold Up with Daily Show corresponden...

Apr 16, 202338 min

Jordan Klepper Solves Guns

From the nation's capital to the woods of Georgia and beyond, Jordan Klepper talks with lawmakers, militia members, and more to solve America's gun crisis once and for all. This special originally aired in June, 2017. Watch more at https://www.youtube.com/comedycentral. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 15, 202352 min

What America Gets Wrong About the Southern Border - Long Story Short

When you hear politicians scaremongering about the border, remember: They're not preaching facts, they're promoting fear. In this week's installment of Long Story Short, John Leguizamo separates border myths from border facts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 14, 20239 min

Chelsea Handler Dishes On Tucker & Her Week as TDS Host | Beyond the Scenes

Clip Description (190 characters MAX) Chelsea Handler’s week guest hosting the Daily Show garnered a lot of attention, and she’s back with Host Roy Wood Jr to discuss her viral video about being childless by choice, the response it generated from conservatives like Tucker Carlson, and what she thinks they're actually mad about. She also talks about bringing her signature comedic round tables to her guest hosting week, why celebrities are using Ozempic to lose weight, and what advice she has for ...

Apr 13, 202349 min

Sen. Cory Booker on Trump, Criminal Reform, & The Farm Bill

Senator Cory Booker chats about the implications of Donald Trump's indictment, his continued focus on reforming America's criminal justice system, and the reason it's easier to afford fast food over nutritious produce and how he plans to change that. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 11, 20238 min

The Forgotten Queer History of Drag (feat. Bob the Drag Queen) | Beyond the Scenes

Conservatives are outraged by kids’ exposure to drag shows and there’s been an increase in protests at drag events. But drag dates all the way back to ancient societies and Shakespearean theater. Host Roy Wood Jr. chats with the star of HBO’s We’re Here , Bob the Drag Queen, Princeton journalism professor, Channing Joseph, and author of the book, Drag: Combing Through The Big Wigs of Show Business , Frank DeCaro. They chat about Black and Queer trailblazers, the legacy of drag activism, and how ...

Apr 10, 20231 hr 3 min

Nachos vs. Chili Cheese Fries | Hold Up with Dulcé Sloan & Josh Johnson

“As someone who is a nacho connoisseur, the thing I love about nachos is the variety. The topping combinations are endless. ” - Dulcé Sloan “Just because chili and cheese are in the name, it doesn't mean that's where you have to stop. Because don't forget what chili cheese fries lack in toppings, it makes up for in the seasoning. ” - Josh Johnson It’s nachos vs. chili cheese fries this week on Hold Up with Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan and writer Josh Johnson. Hold Up is a podcast from Th...

Apr 09, 202333 min

Jon Stewart Stops By for Trump's Arraignment Day

Roy Wood Jr. tackles the circus that was Donald Trump's arraignment in New York, including Marjorie Taylor Greene's indictment-bombing. Plus, Obi-Wan Kenobi (a.k.a. Jon Stewart) stops by to give Roy some sage advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 08, 202314 min

Roy Wood Jr. Breaks Down Clarence Thomas’s Secret Luxury Gifts | Jerry Craft

Clarence Thomas faces impeachment talks for not disclosing gifts from billionaire Harlan Crow, Jill Biden causes drama by inviting LSU and Iowa to the White House, and Chipotle sues Sweetgreen over trademark rights. NYT bestselling author and illustrator Jerry Craft discusses the irony of having an award-winning book banned for CRT. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 07, 202329 min

Roy Wood Jr. On The Democrats’ Win In Wisconsin | Cedric the Entertainer

Roy Wood Jr. tackles Trump’s arrest and Mar-a-Lago speech, Melania’s curious absence, and the monumental Wisconsin Supreme Court election. Cedric the Entertainer stops by to discuss directing the 100th Episode of his series “The Neighborhood.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 06, 202324 min

Roy Wood Jr. Recaps Trump’s Arraignment Circus | Robin Thede

Roy Wood Jr. tackles the circus that was Trump’s arraignment in New York, including Marjorie Taylor Greene’s and George Santos’s indictment-bombing. Plus, Obi-Wan Kenobi aka Jon Stewart stops by to give Roy some sage advice. Robin Thede discusses how and where she finds the talented Black women for her show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 05, 202327 min

Roy Wood Jr. Covers The Anticipation of Trump’s Indictment | Sen. Cory Booker

Roy Wood Jr. begins his week as guest by tackling updates on Trump's indictment, Fox News warning about violence, and the Angel Reese - Caitlin Clark taunting controversy from the NCAA women's basketball championship game. Sen. Cory Booker chats about the implications of Donald Trump's indictment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 04, 202329 min