Michael Kosta dives deep into the U.S.'s obsession with plastic water bottles and how harmful they are to the environment. Then, Michael Kosta sits with Wilderness guide & self-reliance expert Jordan Jonas discusses how he developed the skillset to win season six of "Alone," his personal connection with nature and conservation and why building a fire is the most important survival skill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 19, 2023•23 min
In this podcast exclusive, Daily Show Director, David Paul Meyer and Daily Show producer, David Kibuuka, unpack what a day in the life of the Daily Show's director looks like. With behind the scenes audio from the control room, they discuss how he adjusts to breaking news stories and what it's been like directing a new guest host every week. David also describes his journey to The Daily Show and how his USC film school thesis led him to South Africa to make a documentary about then newcomer, Tre...
Dec 18, 2023•29 min
The Daily Show jumps back in time to this day in 2018 with host Trevor Noah. It’s revealed that Russian trolls carried out aggressive operations meant to convince African Americans to vote in Trump’s favor in the 2016 election. And, Dulcé Sloan gives her take on Russia’s efforts to court black voters. Plus, need help talking to your racist family members this Christmas? Desi Lydic gets some tips from expert Dr. David Campt. And Trevor talks with Pusha T about the mission behind his Grammy-nomina...
Dec 17, 2023•31 min
Kal Penn is back guest hosting The Daily Show this week! He interviews director Zoya Akhtar to learn about her Indian film adaptation of "The Archies" for Netflix and how she infuses Indian culture into her work. Plus, International Emmy award winning comedian and actor, Vir Das, comes to the show and shares how Kal inspred him to attend college and his 33-country stand-up tour, "Mind Fool." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 16, 2023•21 min
Kal Penn reports on House Republicans pushing for an impeachment inquiry into President Biden and whole milk making its way back into school lunches. Plus, Troy Iwata weighs in on Boston Mayor, Michelle Wu's holiday party controversy. Sex work is the world's oldest profession, and it's not going away any time soon. So how do we de-stigmatize it? Kal Penn dives into how to protect sex workers and set protections in this edition of Long Story Short. And Academy award nominated actor Taraji P. Hens...
Dec 15, 2023•28 min
Kal Penn tackles Trump's NFT trading card fundraiser and COP-28's cop-out of a climate deal. Plus, Desi Lydic and Ronny Chieng weigh in on whether gerrymandering should be allowed by Democrats. Santa's been borrowing money for toys for 70 years and now it's time to pay up. With kids asking for more expensive gifts, Santa (Kal Penn) and his elf (Ronny Chieng) need to find a way to pay back the bank in time to save Christmas. And former NASA Astronaut Mike Massimino shares his challenging journey ...
Dec 14, 2023•27 min
Kal Penn covers Trump's plea for presidential immunity from the Supreme Court and a defamation lawsuit that could mean "the end" of Rudy Giuliani, and Grace Kuhlenschmidt offers up a solution to the abortion debate in Texas. And are aunties disappointed that Kamala Harris is ONLY vice president? Will Trump be a dictator? Does Vivek Ramaswamy have rizz? Kal Penn questions a panel of conservative Indian-American voters to see which candidate truly belongs in the White House. Plus, comedian & a...
Dec 13, 2023•31 min
Kal Penn returns to cover Hunter Biden's indictment for tax charges, the Buffalo Bills coach's apology for referencing 9/11 hijackers, and Congress's holdup for sending funding to Ukraine and Israel. And Target is ruffling conservative feathers with Pride merch yet again. This time? Gay. Nutcracker. But is this a gay Christmas coup, or was Christmas gay all along? Grace Kuhlenschmidt takes to the streets of NYC to find out! Plus, “The Archies” Director Zoya Akhtar discusses making the Indian fil...
Dec 12, 2023•26 min
In this podcast exclusive, Daily Show correspondent Ronny Chieng chats with segment director Sebastian DiNatale about his experience guest hosting, the challenges of doing comedy in America as an immigrant, and how he approaches stand-up and comedic acting differently. He also weighs in on how he feels about being typecast in film roles, and his disdain for social media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 11, 2023•26 min
The Daily Show jumps back in time to this day in 2015. Trevor Noah covers the rise in gun sales after a mass shooting and Jordan Klepper sets out to determine the likelihood of another gun owner stopping an active shooter. Plus, Michael Strahan discusses his transition from the NFL to morning television. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 10, 2023•21 min
Charlamagne the God is back guest hosting The Daily Show this week! He sits down with actor, writer, and comedian, Robin Thede, to discuss filming her new movie "Candy Cane Lane" and the legacy of her sketch comedy show, "Black Lady Sketch Show." Also, Charlamagne chats with singer-songwriter, Jelly Roll, to talk about dealing with imposter syndrome as a top-charting artist and his strong family ties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 09, 2023•22 min
Charlamagne Tha God recaps the Republican debate including Vivek Ramaswamy’s conspiracy theories, Chris Christie’s attack on Trump, and Nikki Haley’s “TikTok antisemitism.” Plus, Mary (Grace Kuhlenschmidt) tries to get a Republican Congressman (Michael Kosta) to say the word "guns." In the latest Long Story Short, Charlamagne Tha God dives into why Americans are so thirsty for celebrity politicians and throws out some of his own star-studded president suggestions. And Grammy-nominated singer-son...
Dec 08, 2023•30 min
Charlamagne Tha God discusses Trump's town hall with Sean Hannity and calls for Joe Biden to step aside for the 2024 election. Plus, Ronny Chieng and Michael Kosta debate on Taylor Swift's latest honor, Time's Person of the Year. And you've probably seen presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy on your TikTok feeds or on TV talking about banning TikTok, and asked yourself, "Who is this skinny kid with a funny last name?" Buckle up, because there are A LOT of answers to that question, and they can ...
Dec 07, 2023•32 min
The Daily Show remembers television pioneer, Norman Lear. In this 2014 Daily Show appearance, Norman talks with Jon Stewart about the premiere of 'All in the Family,' the one line of dialogue the network wanted removed, and why he pushed back. He also recalls his first big break and how he remembers crying because he thought Jerry Lewis messed up one of his sketches. Jon and Norman also discuss how Norman became an icon for the free speech movement, and what being an American means to him. Plus,...
Dec 06, 2023•13 min
Charlamagne Tha God handles new fears of a Trump second term and George Santos's Cameo debut, and Desi Lydic reacts to a 70-year-old Ugandan woman giving birth. Plus, 2024 is going to suck, so before that nightmare begins, take a moment with Lewis Black to appreciate everything good that happened in 2023. And actor, writer, and comedian Robin Thede discusses playing a Christmas figurine in "Candy Cane Lane," trying to make Tracee Ellis Ross and Eddie Murphy break character on set, and which sket...
Dec 06, 2023•27 min
Charlamagne Tha God tackles Congress voting George Santos out and Felicity Huffman discussing her college admissions scandal. Plus, Ronny Chieng, Desi Lydic, and Michael Kosta weigh in on Gavin Newsom and Ron DeSantis's fiery debate. Charlamagne then checks out people's Spotify Wrapped to see what's on everyone's playlist. Also, bestselling author S.A. Cosby shares why he decided to keep writing thrillers despite getting 63 rejections and explains how writing the novel “All the Sinners Bleed” di...
Dec 05, 2023•25 min
In this podcast exclusive, former Daily Show correspondent John Oliver sits down with longtime Daily Show editor, Mark Paone, for a look back at John's most memorable Daily Show field pieces. They discuss the infamous field piece where John Oliver broke his nose, the advice that Stephen Colbert gave to all new correspondents, and their all-time favorite field piece. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 04, 2023•21 min
The Daily Show jumps back in time to this day in 2013. Jon Stewart covers the war on Christmas, politicians' attempts to embrace the spirit of the holiday, and the RNC's tweets on Rosa Parks ending racism. Plus, Jon sits with Jared Leto to discuss his movie "Dallas Buyers Club." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 03, 2023•21 min
Comedian Michelle Wolf takes over as The Daily Show guest host this week! She chats with her high school peer, Tony-nominated actress Da'vine Joy Randolph, to talk about her role as Mary in "The Holdovers." Also, Michelle sits with comedian, Eric Andre, to discuss his book "Dumb Ideas" and how he prepared for "The Eric Andre Show." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 02, 2023•19 min
Michelle Wolf responds to the latest news including Elon Musk telling boycotting advertisers to go f**k themselves, France banning smoking at various outdoor locations, and Ronny Chieng and Michael Kosta join to discuss Henry Kissinger’s death. Ever wondered why childbirth is so expensive? It’s because like everything in America, healthcare is a business and hospitals look at the uterus like it's an ATM. Michelle Wolf tackles the U.S.’s birthing industrial complex in the latest “Long Story Short...
Dec 01, 2023•32 min
Michelle Wolf covers George Santos refusing to resign despite facing expulsion as well as Nikki Haley picking up an endorsement from the Koch brothers. Plus, Grace Kuhlenschmidt joins Michelle to discuss all things Buy Buy Baby. Why saddle your kids with debt when you can saddle them with debt AND a horse? Michelle Wolf is here to sell you an upgraded reverse mortgage with AGG (American Geriatric Grift). And MSNBC host Mehdi Hasan speaks on the need for human empathy during the Israel-Hamas conf...
Nov 30, 2023•29 min
Michelle Wolf covers the latest stories, including Trump's "moderate" abortion campaign, UAE's plan to pitch oil and gas deals at the United Nations Climate Conference, and Red Lobster's Endless Shrimp disaster (featuring Ronny Chieng). Plus, a rant on Fox News's Jesse Watters. Grace Kuhlenschmidt meets up with astrophysicist Joshua Spodek to see what “living off the grid” in Manhattan really means, and if she can go electricity-free for 24 hours herself. And Tony-nominated actress Da’Vine Joy R...
Nov 29, 2023•25 min
Michelle Wolf covers sexual assault allegations against Diddy, Eric Adams, and Jamie Foxx just before the expiration of New York's Adult Survivors Act. She also takes on a new law banning height and weight discrimination in NYC, King Charles benefitting off of dead Brits, and space travel leading to erectile dysfunction with Michael Kosta. What is the opposite of a Karen? What's the most white woman thing to do? Can men be Karens? Michelle Wolf investigates whether or not white women deserve suc...
Nov 28, 2023•29 min
The Daily Show jumps back in time to this day in 2012: host Jon Stewart covers employee protests at Wal-Mart during the Thanksgiving weekend and Twinkie production was suspended after Hostess Brands declared bankruptcy and ceased operations. Warren Buffett and financial journalist Carol Loomis discuss the American tax code and their book "Tap Dancing to Work." Buffett also argues that he should pay higher taxes and shouldn't be treated like a bald eagle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...
Nov 27, 2023•21 min
Ronny Chieng guest hosts and sits with former Daily Show correspondent John Oliver who discussed the difficulty of doing comedy in America as an immigrant and remembers the time he offered Ronny words of advice as he began his correspondent career. Next, guest host Dulcé Sloan sits with author and illustrator Vashti Harrison to chat about the personal experiences that led her to writing and illustrating the picture book “Big” and the reason Dulcé Sloan believes there needs to be an “adult” versi...
Nov 26, 2023•31 min
“First of all, I'm a good person. Okay? So you know for fact that I pick sweet potato. Because ain't no way on God's blue marble that I am going to be eating something that people carve faces to.” - Dulcé Sloan “I've never had a bad pumpkin pie, mainly because they've been store bought. But I have had some homemade pumpkin pies that were good.” - Josh Johnson It’s sweet potato pie vs. pumpkin pie this week on Hold Up with Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan and writer Josh Johnson. See omnystud...
Nov 25, 2023•36 min
Daily Show Host Jon Stewart recounts the trials and tribulations of gathering with family for Thanksgiving and how Thanksgiving has been overtaken by Black Friday. Then, Desi Lydic investigates why we even celebrate Black Friday. And, New Yorkers disprove Ronny Chieng's Thanksgiving opinions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 24, 2023•19 min
Desi Lydic & Jordan Klepper cover the latest in the news including Binance's CEO pleading guilty, Biden's cord-cutting proposal, and gender equality for crash test dummies. And Is defending Christmas enough to get you on the nice list? Desi and Jordan head to FOX News All American Christmas tree lighting to investigate the war on Christmas. Plus, Univision had an opportunity to confront Trump on his hardline anti-Latino policies, and instead gave him a glowing review with softball questions....
Nov 23, 2023•28 min
Ronny Chieng is at the desk to cover the day's top stories, including talks of a temporary truce in the Middle East, the ousted OpenAI CEO inspiring an employee revolt, and Ozempic's effect on Thanksgiving. Next, Barnaby Durk (Ronny Chieng) has kept schedules for CEOs, titans of industry, and even that NXVIM guy without a problem, but Donald Trump is a whole other beast. Meet the person behind the person, Donald Trump's Official Scheduler. And former Daily Show correspondent John Oliver discusse...
Nov 22, 2023•30 min
Dulcé Sloan tackles the election of a new Trump-approved president in Argentina, retailers pulling back on self-checkout, and an apartment fire that brought down a bunch of AI girlfriends. Plus, a company recently developed a machine that simulates period cramps, and better believe that the first thing Dulcé Sloan did was hook it up to some men. And Author and illustrator Vashti Harrison chats about the personal experiences that led her to writing and illustrating the picture book “Big”, the col...
Nov 21, 2023•34 min
