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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

Joshua Green Talks New Book "The Rebels" | Lashana Lynch's Experience Filming "One Love"

Jordan Klepper interviews bestselling author and Bloomberg Businessweek National Correspondent, Joshua Green. They talk about his latest book, "The Rebels," which highlights economic populists' effects on the democratic party and how Biden's progressive economic progress could help sway the 2024 election. Also, Jordan sits with actress, Lashana Lynch, to discuss her role as Rita Marley in "One Love" and what it felt like to meet the real Rita in person prior to filming. See omnystudio.com/listen...

Mar 20, 202419 min

Zanny Minton Beddoes on the 2024 Presidential Election | Melissa Murray & Kate Shaw On Trump’s Fight For Immunity

Jon Stewart sits with Zanny Minton Beddoes, editor-in-chief of The Economist. They discuss President Biden's second term potential, Trump's lack of knowledge on NATO, and how both candidate's old age should keep them from running for president. Plus, Melissa Murray and Kate Shaw, co-hosts of the "Strict Scrutiny" podcast, join Jon to talk about how the justice system has been handling Trump's cases and the likelihood of him standing trial in the January 6th hearings. See omnystudio.com/listener ...

Mar 19, 202420 min

Desi Lydic and Troy Iwata on Auditioning for The Daily Show and Crafting Their On-Screen Personas

In this podcast exclusive, Desi Lydic sits with one of the newest news team members, Troy Iwata to discuss how they met on set of the movie 'Space Cadet,' their Daily Show audition process, how they crafted their Daily Show persona, and the sense of responsibility they feel to viewers. Plus, they reveal which famous Daily Show correspondent created a ten point list for how to shoot a successful field piece. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 18, 202439 min

David Alan Grier On “The American Society of Magical Negroes”| Renée Elise Goldsberry On “Girls5eva”"

Tony Award-winning actor, comedian, and star of the new film “The American Society of Magical Negroes” David Alan Grier stops by to discuss how his latest project satirizes the “magical negro” trope in film and TV and his experience auditioning for those types of roles in Hollywood. Plus, Tony Award-winning actor and singer Renée Elise Goldsberry, who stars in the comedy series "Girls5eva" stops by to give a peek at what Season 3 has in store and how her music career is coming full circle with h...

Mar 17, 202418 min

Jon Stewart Unpacks GOP's 'Patriotic' Branding | Desi Lydic & Michael Kosta Cover RFK Jr.'s Unexpected VP Contender

Jon Stewart covers Biden's State of the Union address, Sen. Katie Britt’s disastrous GOP kitchen rebuttal, and Republicans' claim that they are more American than non-Republicans because of their love of the Constitution, while also embracing Trump as dictator. Also, Desi Lydic and Michael Kosta cover RFK Jr. shortlisting Aaron Rodgers as his VP pick and the House passing a bill to ban TikTok. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 16, 202426 min

Elon and Trump’s “Alpha” Male Struggle | Renée Elise Goldsberry

Desi Lydic and Michael Kosta dive into Elon Musk taking his ball and going home after his interview with Don Lemon, Donald Trump painting himself as the "loneliest" president in history, and Boeing adding another airplane malfunction to the list. Plus, the Best F**kin' News Team cover's Russia's presidential "election." Kosta and Desi also report on the hottest new Florida travel destination: Fort Lauderdale, where things are getting so wild, kids are considering careers in law enforcement. Plus...

Mar 15, 202431 min

The House Votes to Ban Tik Tok | David Alan Grier

Desi Lydic and Michael Kosta weigh in on RFK Jr. shortlisting Aaron Rodgers as his VP pick, South Dakota governor Kristy Noem doing sponcon for a Texas dentist, and Ronny Chieng calls on America to step up its misinformation game after the House passed a bill to ban TikTok. Plus, from Elon Musk's anti-woke AI fail, to altered images of historical figures, Lewis Black has the solutions in the latest Back in Black. And Tony Award-winning actor, comedian, and star of the new film “The American Soci...

Mar 14, 202426 min

Desi Lydic & Michael Kosta Reenact Biden's Deposition | Jane Marie

Desi Lydic and Michael Kosta celebrate Equal Pay Day and cover Lara Trump getting a job at the RNC with references from God and Donald Trump (in that order). Plus, after Special Counsel Robert Hur cites Biden's memory lapses during a five-hour testimony as proof that he's not mentally fit, Desi and Kosta attempt to paint a full picture with some Biden Testimony Theater. They also unpack the conspiracy theories around Kate Middleton’s whereabouts after the royal family’s photoshop flub. Plus, roy...

Mar 13, 202426 min

Jon Stewart Calls BS On The GOP's Performative Patriotism | Steven Levitsky

Jon Stewart unpacks Biden’s fired-up State of the Union and Sen. Katie Britt’s disastrous GOP kitchen rebuttal, then calls bulls**t on conservatives branding themselves the party of “true American patriots” and wrapping themselves in the Constitution, while their leader Trump's rhetoric sounds more like that of an undemocratic king. And Harvard University professor Steven Levitsky, co-author of the bestsellers “Tyranny of the Minority” and "How Democracies Die," joins Jon to talk about how the F...

Mar 12, 202427 min

Michael Kosta On Trying To 'Find The Funny' While Filming in Eagle Pass, TX

In this podcast exclusive, Daily Show Correspondent Michael Kosta and Segment Director Sebatian Ischer discuss their trip to Eagle Pass, Texas and whether the media's narrative around the border crisis is accurate, how Michael Kosta tries to find the funny when dealing with complex issues, how local residents are being impacted by the militarization at the border, and how conservatives are exploiting this issue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 11, 202435 min

Chelsea Peretti Talks "First Time Female Director" | Awkwafina On “Kung Fu Panda 4”

Comedian and actor, Chelsea Peretti, joins Ronny Chieng to discuss her directorial debut in her new film "First Time Female Director" and the challenges that come with making a movie. And actor and comedian, Awkwafina & Ronny Chieng flip roles in their chat about “Kung Fu Panda 4.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 10, 202419 min

Jon Stewart On The "Migrant Crime" Narrative | Ronny Chieng Covers the Presidential Race

Jon Stewart covers Biden and Trump's trips to the Mexican border, the GOP's fear tactics, and the Democrats struggle to deliver on their values. Also, Ronny Chieng discusses Nikki Haley dropping out of the presidential race, Mitch McConnell's endorsement of Trump, and Jason Palmer winning the American Samoa primary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 09, 202423 min

US Airdrops Meals to Gaza & CDC Drops COVID Isolation Guidelines | Awkwafina

Ronny Chieng dives into the CDC’s decision to drop COVID isolation guidelines, how the U.S. dodged blockades they funded to aid Gaza, and the TSA’s plan to make airport security even more annoying with self-service checkpoints. Plus, Troy Iwata reports from the New York subway system, where National Guards are conducting bag checks for some reason? And Eagle Pass, Texas has become the epicenter of the national immigration debate, but who are the real "invaders" of this community? Michael Kosta t...

Mar 08, 202429 min

Nikki Haley Drops Out As Race Between Biden and Trump Takes Shape | Chelsea Peretti

Ronny Chieng reports on Super Tuesday, including Nikki Haley’s decision to drop out of the Republican race, Mitch McConnell endorsing Trump, and drama in American Samoa, where Democrats opted for the relatively unknown Jason Palmer over President Biden. Plus, Michael Kosta and Grace Kuhlenschmidt check in with updates on the uncommitted primary voters. And Ronny Chieng investigates the GOP's newest player, and explains how Trump has become a trailblazer for insanity in the Republican party. Plus...

Mar 07, 202423 min

Ronny Chieng Reports On Trump's AI Attempt to Lure Black Voters | Yuval Noah Harari

Ronny Chieng explores the faux liberal policies of Kyrsten Sinema, who announced she's not seeking re-election, as well as the Trump team's push to court Black voters...with the help of A.I. Plus, Josh Johnson joins to discuss how Biden – and the Cookie Monster – are tackling shrinkflation on Sesame Street. Jordan Klepper heads to Raleigh for Super Tuesday to ask what Republicans will do if it once again comes down to Biden vs. Trump.And Historian and bestselling author Yuval Noah Harari joins R...

Mar 06, 202434 min

Jon Stewart Unpacks the GOP's "Migrant Crime" Narrative | Jonathan Blitzer

Jon Stewart discusses Biden and Trump’s recent visits to the Mexico border, how the GOP uses fear to advance their policy goals around immigration, and how the Democrats’ struggle to deliver on their espoused values. Plus, as SCOTUS unanimously rules in favor of Donald Trump, preventing states from kicking him off their ballot this election, Jon Stewart and Desi Lydic help Democrats get creative to prevent another Trump term. And Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker staff writer and author of “Everyone ...

Mar 05, 202424 min

How Viral Videos Brought Grace Kuhlenschmidt To The Daily Show

In this podcast exclusive, Grace Kuhlenschmidt, the newest member of The Daily Show news team, chats with segment director Sarah Hamblin about how her viral social media videos led her to The Daily Show. Grace also talks about the advice she got from former correspondents, her audition process, and how she hopes to bring a queer perspective to the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 04, 202427 min

Sloan Krosley on Grieving a Friend | Rex Chapman Talks Bouncing Back from Addiction

Michael Kosta sits with bestselling author, Sloane Krosley, to discuss her new book "Grief is for People," and how her book helps fill the gap in the lack of resources available to those who lost a friend. Also, former NBA player and "Owned" podcast host, Rex Chapman, talks about his memoir "It's Hard for Me to Live With Me." He shares his journey growing up as a basketball star, his battles with addiction, and how taking better care of his mental health helped him manage demons as he got older....

Mar 03, 202425 min

Jon Stewart Tackles Israel - Palestine & Michael Kosta On Biden's Ice Cream Shop Press Conference

Jon Stewart covers the war in Gaza and suggests possible solutions to end the conflict. Plus, Michael Kosta gives us the scoop on Biden discussing a ceasefire in Gaza from the comfort of an ice cream parlor, CPAC's concert to celebrate Trump "winning" the 2020 election, and he and Ronny Chieng discuss Wendy's new surge pricing model. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 02, 202421 min

Trump's SCOTUS Immunity Play & GOP Walks Back IVF Stance | Rex Chapman

Michael Kosta dives into the uncertainty of IVF following an Alabama Supreme Court ruling and a proposed FDA plan to label “healthy foods.” Also, Desi Lydic joins to discuss the Supreme Court’s decision to delay ruling on Trump’s immunity –– which is totally not politically motivated or anything. Dulcé Sloan stops by and dubs February 29 as “Black Women’s History Day,” a time to honor Black female history makers like Dr. Shirley Jackson, Kamala Harris, Lisa Leslie, and her own mom. Plus, former ...

Mar 01, 202433 min

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