Eye on George Santos: Lies, Lies & More Lies
Meet George Santos: America's infamous lying congressman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 02, 2023•15 min
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Episodes
The Evolution of Pride
Pride hasn't always been a parade of corporate sponsors. Desi Lydic, Dulcé Sloan, and Jaboukie Young-White take a look at how corporations have rejected and capitalized on Pride over the years, as well as the origins of the celebration and how Queer communities today are taking back Pride. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 01, 2023•15 min
Succession’s Brian Cox and Alan Ruck
“Both he and I are disappointed in the human experiment.” Brian Cox talks about how he relates to his HBO “Succession” character, Logan Roy, but explains why he chooses to be optimistic about society’s ability to do better. Then "Succession" star, Alan Ruck, discusses the show's widely anticipated final season, his character's laughably sad arc, and what the series has taught him about life at the top of the food chain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 31, 2023•19 min
Charlamagne Tha God’s Journey with Therapy | Mac Phipps on Rap Lyrics In Court
“We’re the first generation that has the luxury of healing.” Radio host and author Charlamagne Tha God discusses with Leslie Jones why he believes men are so afraid of therapy, how he gives credit to other celebrities who have been open about their mental health journeys, and how he deals with panic attacks. And rapper Mac Phipps shares his thoughts with D.L. Hughley on using rap lyrics in court based on his own experience, what his favorite song off of his new album "Son of the City" is, and wh...
May 30, 2023•17 min
Jordan Klepper Sits Down With AOC and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Jordan Klepper and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez meet at Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx to discuss a program that addresses violence as a public health issue, as well as her take on Clarence Thomas accepting luxury gifts, the attack on abortion rights, and Donald Trump's indictment. Then Klepper returns 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, and then lends a hand fixing the "d...
May 29, 2023•15 min
Honoring The History & Legacy of Black Veterans| Beyond the Scenes
In honor of Memorial Day, we observe the contributions of Black service members like The Harlem Hellfighters and the Tuskegee Airmen. In this episode, host Roy Wood Jr. chats with the cofounder of the Black Veterans Project, Richard Brookshire and the author of Half American: The Epic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad, Matthew F. Delmont. They discuss the racism and segregation Black soldiers have had to face in the military, how Black Veterans were excluded fro...
May 28, 2023•53 min
Summer vs. Winter | Hold Up with Dulcé Sloan & Josh Johnson
“So I’m a summertime gal because your best family get-togethers, out here in the summertime, right? Also, my birthday is the ultimate summertime gig.” - Dulcé Sloan “Winter comes with a lot of the good foods, comes with a ton of indoor activities. If you're an introvert, winter reigns supreme.” - Josh Johnson It’s Summer vs. Winter this week on Hold Up with Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan and writer Josh Johnson. Original Air Date: November 3, 2022. Hold Up is a podcast from The Daily Show....
May 27, 2023•53 min
Unpacking The Little Mermaid Backlash
The Daily Show covers the frantic backlash to the live-action ‘Little Mermaid,’ Netflix’s ‘Cleopatra’ and Amazon’s ‘Lord of the Rings.’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 26, 2023•15 min
The DeSantis Files
Revisiting some of Ron DeSantis’s greatest hits, from sending migrants to Martha’s Vineyard to his feud with Disney. Roy Wood Jr. also speaks with Ron DeSantis's education adviser about what would happen if Florida simply adds a "Great Whites" history class instead of banning CRT. Then MSNBC primetime host Alex Wagner discusses her new show, “Alex Wagner Tonight,” and how what’s happening in Florida is a model for what’s happening across the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...
May 25, 2023•27 min
The Taylor Swift Ticket Fiasco Goes to Congress | The Best of Wanda Sykes
Wanda Sykes had a lot to dive into as guest-host: classified documents, Swifties taking on Ticketmaster in Congress, the over-ticketing of poor communities, mummies, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 24, 2023•20 min
Hasan Minhaj’s Conversation with Giannis Antetokounmpo
"I wouldn't be in this position that I'm sitting in today without my family." NBA champion Giannis Antetokounmpo discusses his genuine love for his family and starting the Charles Antetokounmpo Family Foundation to help others achieve their dreams, and gives his best attempt at smack-talking others in the NBA. And in After the Cut, Skip Bayless's misrepresentation of Giannis's "roast" of Kevin Durant reminds Hasan of everything he hates about the media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
May 23, 2023•26 min
How Cop City Perpetuates Over-Policing and Environmental Racism | Beyond the Scenes
The Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, also known as “Cop City,” has sparked controversy among Atlanta natives. Although it’s meant to improve the training conditions of police officers and firefighters, the social and environmental effects of this center can be damaging to communities surrounding it. Atlanta-based journalists George Chidi and King Williams join Roy Wood Jr. to dive deeper into “Cop City” and how it's affecting folks in Atlanta. Original Air Date: April 11, 2023 Beyond the S...
May 22, 2023•48 min
Vacations vs. Staycations | Hold Up with Dulcé Sloan & Josh Johnson
Hosts Dulcé Sloan and Josh Johnson go head-to-head about the best way to spend your time off: a vacation or staycation. Why sit at home for a long weekend when you can parasail off the beach of an all-inclusive resort? Why spend money on a trip when you can enjoy food and entertainment from the comfort of your own home? Original Air Date: July 7, 2022 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 S...
May 21, 2023•38 min
Al Franken on Funding the IRS | Heather McGhee’s “The Sum of Us”
Republicans want you to believe that increased funding and a greater workforce for the IRS means you'll have tax collectors breaking down your door and taking your money at gunpoint. In the latest installment of Long Story Short, Al Franken takes a look at what that new IRS money is really going towards, including updated technology and more people to handle the complex high-income audits. Plus, New York Times bestselling author, Heather McGhee, discusses some of the history that created the rac...
May 20, 2023•19 min
Nneka Ogwumike on Excellence and Equity with the LA Sparks | Candace Parker Returning Home to Chicago
Los Angeles Sparks power forward Nneka Ogwumike discusses her family’s success on the court, the gender pay gap in professional basketball and Gigi Bryant’s legacy. And Candace Parker talks about coming home to Chicago to play for the Chicago Sky, the playful dynamic she has with Shaq and Dwyane Wade on TNT, her new podcast and motherhood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 19, 2023•18 min
Chelsea Handler Takes On The News with Comedian Friends
Chelsea Handler hosts comedians Sam Jay, Matteo Lane, and Larry Owens for a conversation about Tom Brady, Leonardo DiCaprio, and more. Then Bob The Drag Queen, Atsuko Okatsuka, and Rosebud Baker riff on Kourtney Kardashian's line of vagina gummies, a new Whitney Houston album, and a pregnant monkey in a Japanese zoo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 18, 2023•13 min
Sarah Silverman and Hasan Minhaj on the Toxicity of Social Media and Why Technology Sucks
New Yorker staff writer and bestselling author Jia Tolentino discusses how Big Tech companies profit off our emotions on social media, the pivotal moment that made her quit Twitter, and how improving people's actual lives could reduce time spent on the internet. And Hasan Minhaj talks to tech influencer Marques Brownlee about how to break free from technology and why so much of it sucks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 17, 2023•20 min
John Leguizamo Auditioning as a Latino Actor | Diane Guerrero | Princess Nokia
John Leguizamo has heard it all trying to make it as a Latino actor in Hollywood: "too Latino," "not Latino enough," "Latinos don't watch other Latinos." Step inside one of his auditions and hear the craziness for yourself. Then actor and activist, Diane Guerrero, talks about the need for more representation in Hollywood, the struggles she faced being separated from her immigrant parents at 14, and the way she proves her role in "Encanto" to children. And multi-hyphenate, Princess Nokia, discuss...
May 16, 2023•26 min
Pro Wrestling & Politics are More Similar Than You Think | Beyond the Scenes
Professional wrestling and politics have more in common than you think. It's not enough for wrestlers and politicians to be themselves, they need to put on a show and connect with the crowd in order to win in the ring…or on the campaign trail. Roy Wood Jr. sat with WWE superstar, LA Knight, and host of the “Cheap Heat” podcast, Peter Rosenburg to break down the connections between these two worlds and take a deeper dive into Knight’s preparation for this past April’s WrestleMania 39. Original Ai...
May 15, 2023•53 min
Texting vs. Calling | Hold Up with Dulcé Sloan & Josh Johnson
“Sarcasm cannot be conveyed over a text. The number of times I've gotten into it with somebody, because I was being sarcastic and they thought they were being attacked.” - Dulcé Sloan “Emojis are what have brought context back to text. If you can text me something and then end it with a little yellow dude with his eyes rolling back of his head, I'm like, "Oh, okay. For a second I thought you were coming for me. Now I'm realizing, we're on the same page."- Josh Johnson It’s texting vs. calling, t...
May 14, 2023•44 min
Catherine Reitman "Workin' Moms" I Why The F**k Do We Celebrate Mother's Day?
Desi Lydic chats with actor and producer Catherine Reitman about jump-starting her career with Desi on "The Real Wedding Crashers," shares what it was like working with her husband on "Workin' Moms," and how the success of the show still surprises her in its seventh and final season. And Desi Lydic also reveals how the Mother’s Day holiday came to be. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 13, 2023•12 min
Hasan Minhaj Talks FTX, Crypto and Investments with Kevin O’Leary | After the Cut: Hasan on Financial Advice
“Shark Tank" investor and venture capitalist, Kevin O'Leary, discusses his losses and lessons learned from the failed crypto exchange FTX, why he remains committed to investing in entrepreneurs despite the FTX fallout, and why small businesses should take advantage of the Employee Retention Credit federal program. Hasan also highlights how TV money personalities like Kevin O'Leary can actually harm everyday investors with their financial advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...
May 12, 2023•38 min
Jordan Klepper’s Conversation with Charley Crockett I CP Time: Country Music and Black Folks
Jordan Klepper talks to singer and songwriter Charley Crockett about his life's journey, from singing in the New York City subway to opening for Willie Nelson, and shares how Bob Dylan got a co-writing credit on his latest album "The Man from Waco Redux."And Roy Wood Jr. takes a look back at how black artists have contributed to country music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 11, 2023•15 min
Jordan Klepper's Daily Show Debut | The Best of Klepper as Guest Host
Jordan Klepper reminisces on his start at The Daily Show in 2014, including Jon Stewart's sage advice: "Don't f**k it up." As guest host, Jordan Klepper covers: Fox News's $787 million settlement, an interview with Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer, "wrong place shootings," a tantrum on Southwest Airlines, and the reason why young boys need better role models than Andrew Tate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 10, 2023•25 min
Desi Lydic Sits Down with Sec. Pete Buttigieg | Sophia Bush
Desi Lydic talks to Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg about safety and accountability in the transportation industry, culture wars, and what "woke" even means. And actor, activist and entrepreneur Sophia Bush discusses whether she would consider running for political office, why it's so important for her to speak up about her experiences in the entertainment industry, and her first theater role in London's popular West End production " 2:22 A Ghost Story." See omnystudio.com/listener fo...
May 09, 2023•18 min
How The Matilda Effect Removes Women in STEM From History | Beyond the Scenes
The Matilda Effect was coined in 1993 and explains the phenomenon of women’s historical contributions to science getting forgotten over time. These women are not only left out of history books, but also subjected to men taking credit for their work. Daily Show writer Nicole Conlan and host of the podcast Lost Women of Science, Katie Hafner, join Roy Wood Jr. to uncover why women and girls get overlooked in the sciences and how this can be improved through representation and exposure. Original Ai...
May 08, 2023•53 min
Still vs. Sparkling Water | Hold Up with Dulcé Sloan & Josh Johnson
“We all need to drink more water, but sometimes you just want to have a little adventure, so sometimes you infuse your water and sometimes you add bubbles. ” - Dulcé Sloan “You don't need this sparkling, bubbly water. You don't need to be burping bougie.” - Josh Johnson It’s still vs. sparkling water this week on Hold Up with Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan and writer Josh Johnson. Original Air Date: April 6, 2023 Hold Up is a podcast from The Daily Show. Listen to new episodes every Thursd...
May 07, 2023•36 min
Dulcé Sloan on Hope: After the Cut | Extended Interview with Sasha Colby
"People don't talk about how hard hope is." In After the Cut, Dulcé Sloan shares the role her mother played in her becoming a comic, and how holding on to hope has been the biggest challenge throughout her career. And legendary drag performer, Sasha Colby, talks about her experience winning "RuPaul's Drag Race," how anti-drag laws are a roundabout way of criminalizing trans people, and why she wants to be an example of a happy trans woman in a media landscape that tends to focus only on trans pe...
May 06, 2023•20 min
Roy’s Experience Hosting the White House Correspondents’ Dinner | Beyond the Scenes
From Tucker Carlson to Dominion to Biden’s age, Roy Wood Jr. didn’t hold back at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. In this episode, he sits down with some of his writers for the correspondents’ dinner – Christiana Mbakwe-Medina, Felonious Munk, and David Angelo – to reflect on the writing process leading up to the dinner, why the Property Brothers threw a wrench in Roy’s speech, the Kanye joke that didn’t make it in, and which conservative is now a big fan of Roy. Recorded on 5/1/23. See o...
May 05, 2023•32 min
Roy Wood Jr. Breaks Down Trump's Arraignment | Cedric the Entertainer
Roy Wood Jr. recaps Trump’s arrest and his Mar-a-Lago speech. Dulcé Sloan investigates Melania’s curious absence and Cedric the Entertainer discusses directing the 100th Episode of his series “The Neighborhood.” Original Air Date: April 5, 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 04, 2023•15 min