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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

Michigan Dems Protest Vote & SCOTUS Tackles Bump Stock Ban | Sloane Crosley

Michael Kosta dives into the Supreme Court’s debate on whether bump stocks should be included in a machine gun ban, a lackluster Willy Wonka experience in Glasgow, and Joe Biden’s shocking performance in the Michigan primary. Plus, Jordan Klepper joins to offer up an additional Michigander point of view. The US Government’s Chief Neurologist, Dr. Dennis Lowry Stein (Troy Iwata), brings us behind the scenes on how he evaluates the mental fitness of America’s aging leaders, like Trump, Biden, Pelo...

Feb 29, 202429 min

Michael Kosta Covers Biden Talking Ceasefire Over Ice Cream & CPAC's Panels Sound Insane | Kwame Alexander

Michael Kosta has the scoop on Biden’s ice cream shop press conference on Gaza, and why this year’s Conservative Political Action Conference felt like the worst rock concert ever. Plus, Ronny Chieng places his bets on Baconators after Wendy’s announces new surge pricing. Championing liberal ideas, conservative ideas, and every conspiracy theory known to man, Robert F. Kennedy is still somehow the strangest candidate running for president. But how did he get here? This is the DailyShowography of ...

Feb 28, 202431 min

Jon Stewart On Israel - Palestine | Murtaza Hussain & Yair Rosenberg

Jon Stewart weighs in on the war in Gaza and offers up a solution for ending the conflict. He also sits with the Intercept’s Murtaza Hussain and The Atlantic's Yair Rosenberg to discuss solutions for peace between Israel and Palestine, the United States’ involvement in the Middle East, and how the two journalists can have honest conversations even when they disagree. Plus, Jon Stewart bids a tearful goodbye to Dipper, his best boy and Daily Show OG. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Feb 27, 202439 min

Michael Kosta On Having Jon Stewart As His Monday ‘Opener’

In this podcast exclusive, Daily Show Correspondent Michael Kosta and Segment Director Sarah Hamblin discuss Kosta’s first experience sharing the desk with Jon Stewart, his Michigan upbringing, and what life lessons he learned from his recent piece in climate safe haven, Duluth, Minnesota. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 26, 202426 min

Danai Gurira on "The Walking Dead" Spinoff | Jason Isbell Discusses His Album "Weathervanes"

Host Desi Lydic sits with actress, Danai Gurira, to discuss her role co-creating and executive producing the AMC spinoff "The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live" and the purpose behind her organization Love Our Girls. Desi also chats with Grammy-winning musician, Jason Isbell, to discuss his new album "Weathervanes" and how he found inspiration while filming "Flowers of the Killer Moon." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 25, 202422 min

Jon Stewart Responds to Media Backlash & Desi Lydic Covers the Republican Presidential Candidates

Jon Stewart responds to those criticizing his take on Joe Biden and Donald Trump, then seeks mentorship from "journalist" Tucker Carlson. Plus, Desi Lydic covers Nikki Haley's announcement that she's continuing her presidential campaign despite her low poll numbers and Donald Trump's promos for his new branded cologne and sneaker line. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 24, 202423 min

Nikki Haley's Misleading "Moderate" Reputation | Jason Isbell

Desi Lydic explores Nikki Haley’s campaign against Trump, and how she’s become characterized as the "moderate" candidate despite her staunchly conservative, and even extreme, policies. Meanwhile Beyoncé becomes the first Black woman to top the country charts, a new report gives more details about Commander Biden's White House biting spree, and Troy Iwata enjoys an unplugged morning thanks to a major AT&T outage. And Grammy-winning musician Jason Isbell discusses his latest album “Weathervane...

Feb 23, 202428 min

Fox News Reacts to FBI Informant Arrest | Maite Alberdi

Desi Lydic dives into Trump’s Laura Ingraham Town Hall and how Biden’s impeachment case is falling apart after informant, Alexander Smirnov, was revealed to be lying to the FBI. Plus, Jordan Klepper weighs in with some political analysis on Biden’s ability to be both a doddering old man and a criminal mastermind simultaneously. If climate change soon renders parts of the U.S. uninhabitable, then where are all the coastal elites supposed to go? Michael Kosta takes a trip to Duluth, Minnesota, the...

Feb 22, 202429 min

Desi Lydic Reports On Alabama's New Reproductive Law | Danai Gurira

Desi Lydic dives into Nikki Haley's struggle to remind people she's still running for President, Trump's ludicrous comparisons to Alexei Navalny, and his latest grifts which include a shoe line and fragrances. Plus, Josh Johnson chats with some sneakerheads to see if Trump's new sneakers pass the eye test. Also, a new ruling in Alabama says that all unborn children, even frozen embryos, qualify as people under state law. Desi breaks down the implications for abortion rights and people going thro...

Feb 21, 202424 min

Jon Stewart on Tucker Carlson's Putin Interview | Melissa Murray and Kate Shaw

In response to online backlash over his criticism of Joe Biden last week, Jon studies Tucker Carlson's interview with Vladimir Putin in Russia for a lesson in speaking "of course" to power. Plus, Michael Kosta reports from North Korea to demonstrate how nice life under a dictatorship can be. And constitutional experts and “Strict Scrutiny” podcast co-hosts, Melissa Murray and Kate Shaw, join Jon to discuss Donald Trump’s “platinum due process plan” and the judicial system’s handling of the cases...

Feb 20, 202424 min

Jordan Klepper Dishes On The Latest Trump and Haley Rallies

In this podcast exclusive, Daily Show contributor Jordan Klepper and supervising producer Ian Berger dish on all the behind-the-scenes moments from the latest Trump and Haley rallies in South Carolina, what didn’t make it into the piece, and what it's like to have Jon Stewart back in the building. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 19, 202437 min

Killer Mike Sweeps the Grammys with "Michael"| Cord Jefferson Unpacks "American Fiction"

Host Jordan Klepper chats with rapper Killer Mike about his recent sweep at the 2024 Grammys for his album "Michael," how working on this project brought him closer to God, and his efforts to encourage activists to take action in their communities. Plus, writer and director Cord Jefferson joins Klepper to discuss the success of his film, "American Fiction," and the power of leaning into art that makes us uncomfortable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 18, 202419 min

Jon Stewart's First Night Back!

Jon Stewart returns to the host chair at The Daily Show and takes us through the Joe Biden vs. Donald Trump election rematch and how their respective old age is something all voters need to reckon with. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 17, 202420 min

Jordan Klepper Calls for Gun Control After KC Parade Shooting | Cord Jefferson

Jordan Klepper highlights why the recent Kansas City Chiefs parade shooting is a case for firmer gun control in terms a football fan can understand. Plus, Trump could get off for election interference because of District Attorney Fani Willis’s romance with prosecutor Nathan Wade. Grace Kuhlenschmidt takes us through the romantic gestures of past presidents whose mistress stories are straight out of a rom-com. And Cord Jefferson, writer and director of the Academy Award-nominated film, “American ...

Feb 16, 202423 min

House Impeaches Secretary Mayorkas | Joshua Green & Lashana Lynch

Jordan Klepper tackles the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and the special election win by Tom Suozzi to replace George Santos’s unfilled seat. And, Troy Iwata provides his honest assessment of Long Island. Plus, Bestselling author and Bloomberg Businessweek National Correspondent Joshua Green sits down with Jordan Klepper to discuss his latest book, “The Rebels,” about how economic populists like Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have c...

Feb 15, 202432 min

Jordan Klepper Takes on Trump & Haley Supporters | Killer Mike

Jordan Klepper dives into Trump’s recent remarks about Nikki Haley and her husband, who might or might not be missing. Jordan then heads to South Carolina to ask Nikki Haley supporters what she can do to beat Trump and later hits a Trump rally to ask his supporters why they’ll never vote for Haley. If Republicans are going to compromise with Democrats on the border crisis, they’re going to need a new issue for Trump to run on. Thankfully, Jordan and Desi Lydic have a few ideas to enrage the mass...

Feb 14, 202431 min

Jon Stewart Tackles The Biden - Trump Rematch | Zanny Minton Beddoes

Jon Stewart kicks off his Daily Show Monday night residency by coming to grips with the reality of America's two chronologically challenged presidential candidates: Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Plus, the Best F**king News Team - Ronny Chieng, Desi Lydic, Jordan Klepper, Michael Kosta, and Dulcé Sloan - gauge voter opinions at the nucleus of American politics: a diner. And Editor-in-Chief of The Economist, Zanny Minton Beddoes, joins Jon Stewart to discuss President Joe Biden’s 2nd term potential,...

Feb 13, 202443 min

Backstage with Jon Stewart: A Look at The Daily Show in 2024

In this podcast exclusive, Daily Show host Jon Stewart previews his plans for 2024 with showrunner Jen Flanz and co-executive producer Zhubin Parang. They discuss what it’s like for Jon to be back at the Daily Show offices after all these years, how the media landscape has changed, and their plans for covering the 2024 election. They also discuss the correspondents taking on hosting duties, the correspondent casting process, and Jon’s first impressions of Jordan Klepper and Trevor Noah’s auditio...

Feb 12, 202429 min

Jon Stewart Shows His Love for the New York Mets

If there's one thing to know about Jon Stewart, he's one of New York's biggest Mets fans. He starts off at the desk covering the unexpected firing of former Mets manager, Willie Randolph. Plus, Jon sits with former Mets players David Wright, Matt Harvey, and Mookie Wilson. He chats with David and Matt about the state of the team and reminisces with Mookie about the 1986 Mets team and the legacy he's left. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 11, 202420 min

Jon Stewart's Epic Showdown With Bill O'Reilly & Mike Huckabee

In a pair of memorable Daily Show showdowns, Jon Stewart tangles with Fox News host Bill O'Reilly on the topic of white privilege and presses Mike Huckabee on what "corrosive culture" really means. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 10, 202420 min

Jon Stewart's Surprise Appearances on The Daily Show

Since he left in 2015, Jon Stewart periodically stopped by to visit his old friends, whether it's visiting Trevor Noah to push for the renewal of the Zadroga Act, or dropping on Roy Wood Jr. as Obi-Wan Kenobi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 09, 202413 min

Jon Stewart On Donald Trump's Pizza Habits and His Presidential Campaign

Jon Stewart vs. Trump eating pizza with a fork: a Daily Show classic. Plus, Jon's coverage of Trump's presidential announcement, his offensive comments that Mexicans are rapist, and his remarks that former POW John McCain isn't a war hero. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 07, 202421 min

The Best of Jordan Klepper and Jon Stewart

Throwing it back to Jordan's first on-screen chat with Jon and his desperate need to please Dad, sorry...Jon. Jordan then attempts to capitalize off conservatives and patriotism's impact on NSA surveillance. Plus, Jordan helps Jon cover Trump becoming the first openly asshole president, and Jordan and Hasan Minhaj walk Jon through his Twitter mentions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 06, 202420 min

Jon Stewart's Fox News Takedowns

Jon Stewart spent many years highlighting Fox News's misinformation and hypocrisy, culminating in a " Go f**k Yourself" choir. In another memorable segment " Chaos on Bullshit Mountain" Jon ripped Fox News for their coverage of Mitt Romney’s infamous “47 percent” video. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 05, 202423 min

Eye On The South Carolina Primary

Daily Show Host Trevor Noah covers Joe Biden's landslide win in South Carolina's 2020 Democratic primary, and the moderate rivals who dropped out after, and the former vice president gaffes it up during his victory lap. Plus, Jordan Klepper and Roy Wood Jr. find out how black primary voters in South Carolina are responding to Democratic candidates' efforts to associate themselves with Barack Obama. And Jon Stewart covers Obama's win in South Carolina and Bill Clinton's comments that suggest that...

Feb 02, 202418 min

The Daily Show's Grammy Nominated Guests!

The Daily Show has had the honor to cover guests that received Grammy Award nominations this year. Desi opens up with coverage of Taylor Swift's political influence on the Virginia's governors race. Guest host, Charalamagne tha God, talks with singer-songwriter, Jelly Roll, to discuss the making of his Grammy-nominated album, "Whitsitt Chapel" and guest host, Michael Kosta, sits with singer and composer, Rhiannon GIddens, to learn more about the importance of the banjo to her music. Also, host T...

Feb 01, 202432 min

Jordan Klepper & Desi Lydic On Binance CEO Pleading Guilty | Rep. Jeff Jackson

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. Plus, North Carolina Rep. Jeff Jackson talks about combatting outrage politics with explainer videos on TikTok and other social media platforms, how some members in Congress treat their jobs as “daily tryouts for the outrageous Olympics,” and why he wants to fight political corruption and gerrymandering as Attorney Genera...

Jan 31, 202415 min

Michael Kosta Reports On The U.S. House Speaker Race & California Believes Bees are Fish | Emily Oster

Daily Show guest host, Michael Kosta, tackles Biden's visit to Israel, how congress struggles to choose a new house speaker, and he travels to California to find out why the state officially categorizes bees as fish. Plus, Kosta sits with economist, data expert, and author, Emily Oster, to discuss how data can help ease anxieties parents may feel raising children and helps parents retain control in their households. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 30, 202425 min

Oprah Winfrey On Using Her Platform As A Force For Good

In honor of Oprah's birthday today, we're highlighting host, Trevor Noah's interview with her discussing her book "The Path Made Clear." She discusses the consistencies she found among the successful folks she spoke to for the book and highlights the importance of understanding and following your purpose. She also sits with Trevor during his "After the Cut" segment and answers questions from fans in the audience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 29, 202423 min