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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

Jon Stewart on Trump’s Heel Turn on Zelenskyy & Elon's Interview Challenge | Matthew Desmond

Jon Stewart dives into the Oval Office meeting between Trump, Vance, and Zelenskyy, which shocked viewers more than John Cena's heel-turn. Plus, Jon calls bulls**t on Elon Musk's challenge to an interview. Sociologist at Princeton University and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "Evicted,” Matthew Desmond sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss his latest book, “Poverty, by America.” They talk about America’s welfare state, how society benefits from poverty, the opportunity ...

Mar 04, 202546 min

TDS Time Machine | Presidents Meet Congress

As President Trump prepares to address a joint session of congress at the start of his second term, take a look back at The Daily Show's coverage of America's last three presidents' first congressional addresses.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 03, 202531 min

TDS Time Machine | The Oscars

Hit the red carpet with a look back at The Daily Show's coverage of the Academy Awards.  Lewis Black attempts to make the Oscars watchable. Stephen Colbert covers the festivities with help from Nancy Walls and Steve Carell. Roy Wood Jr. examines a surprisingly diverse slate of nominees, and Ronny Chieng responds to the Academy's most egregious snubs (specifically, himself).  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 02, 202522 min

TDS Time Machine | Women's History Month

Kick off Women's History Month with coverage from some of The Daily Show's best.  Honor the fiendish women of history with Desi Lydic. Investigate why there aren't more female statues with Dulce Sloan. Discover some of the popular female inventions that men love. Celebrate (the very real) Black Women's History Day with Dulce. And fight back against the pink tax that costs women extra every day.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 01, 202524 min

Democrats' Cringey Opposition, DEI Ban Black History Quiz | Gabrielle Union

Desi Lydic rates the Democratic Party's methods of opposing Trump: from off-key protest chants to interpretive dance to podcasts on the cringe-o-meter. Plus, with so many Dems saying "F**k Trump," Grace Kuhlenschmidt thinks that might just be a great idea. Josh Johnson asks how NYCers honor black history without breaking DEI bans.  Actor, producer, and entrepreneur Gabrielle Union sits down with Desi Lydic for a conversation about making the new film she stars in, “Riff Raff,” a...

Feb 28, 202528 min

Trump's $5M Immigrant "Gold Card," Elon's First Cabinet Meeting, | Rosebud Baker

Desi Lydic tackles Trump’s first cabinet meeting, which included Elon Musk accidentally canceling Ebola prevention and RFK Jr. downplaying the measles outbreak. Meanwhile, Trump announces $5M "gold card" for wealthy immigrants. Meet Elon Musk’s Body Movement Choreographer, Jean Lemón, the mastermind behind Elon’s X jump and heart-to-the-crowd salute. Comedian, actor & writer Rosebud Baker sits down to discuss her Netflix stand-up special “The Mother Lode.&rdquo...

Feb 27, 202526 min

Elon's Email Ultimatum, French Accent Diplomacy, Feet Stuff | Wendi McLendon-Covey

Desi Lydic tackles Trump's continued defense of Russia to Fox News's dismay and his captivation with Emmanuel Macron's accent, despite the French president's attempts to sway him. She dives into the recent failures of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, including the “DOGE ultimatum” issued to federal workers via email. Plus, as government workers protest, Michael Kosta unpacks the symbolism in an AI-generated video circulating of Trump and, uh, Musk’s toes. ...

Feb 26, 202531 min

Jon Stewart Challenges DOGE's Reckless Budget Cuts | Rupa Bhattacharyya

Jon Stewart dives into Trump's new Department of Government Efficiency, a.k.a. DOGE, and how the Elon Musk-led project masks its allegiance to corporate overlords and negligence to the American people under the guise of slashing the government's budget. Georgetown Law’s Rupa Bhattacharyya, former Special Master of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, joins to discuss how Elon Musk and the DOGE project’s reckless budget cuts are affecting valuable programs like the one she use...

Feb 25, 202539 min

TDS Time Machine | President Elon

Take a look back at the decade the last month has felt like, with coverage of unelected billionaire bureaucrat Elon Musk, and his quest to remake the U.S. government.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 24, 202533 min

After the Cut | Correspondents 2024 - Part 2

Step behind the desk with Jordan Klepper, Ronny Chieng and Michael Kosta as they connect with the audience After the Cut.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 23, 202513 min

After the Cut | Correspondents 2024 - Part 1

Step behind the desk with Jordan Klepper, Desi Lydic, and Ronny Chieng as they connect with the audience After the Cut.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 22, 202515 min

TDS Time Machine | Best of Steve Carrell - Part 2

Revisit some of the best from the best: Steve Carrell.  Steve visits a town that has officially banned Satan, educate's Jon on some of the world's most dangerous animals as Crocodile Carrell, and uncovers a world of unexplained phenomena, such as Bob Hope's alien (British) origins.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 202513 min

TDS Time Machine | Best of Ed Helms Pt. 2

Revisit Ed Helms' top-notch reporting on speedos, conservative "Coming Out Day," and camera phone Ed-iquette in this compilation of some of his most memorable moments on The Daily Show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 20, 202512 min

TDS Time Machine | Black History Month

A Daily Show salute to Black History Month. Take a peek back at what TDS might have sounded like in 1965. Trevor Noah unpacks the lives and legacy of Nelson and Winnie Mandela. Roy Wood Jr. recalls the history of civil rights marches in CP Time. D.Ll Hughley challenges Los Angelenos to a Black History quiz. Trevor and Roy dig into the surprising origins of Peanuts character Franklin. Finally, After the Cut, Trevor remembers legendary singer Aretha Franklin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Feb 19, 202528 min

TDS Time Machine | Jon's Returniversary

It's been a year, a totally normal year, since Jon Stewart returned to The Daily Show. Revisit his farewell show, and his return to the airwaves.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 17, 202537 min

TDS Time Machine | President's Day

Get up close with four presidents of the United States discussing some of their most personal causes. Former President Jimmy Carter sits down with Jon Stewart to explain his efforts to eradicate the harmful Guinea Worm. Former President Bill Clinton talks about his foundation's campaign to combat ebola. President Barack Obama joins Trevor Noah to unpack how to be authentic amidst the demands of the presidency. Then Senator Joe Biden talks to Jon about how he would approach the presidency, and wh...

Feb 16, 202523 min

TDS Time Machine | Valentine's Day

Take a romantic stroll down memory lane with The Daily Show's Valentine's Day coverage.  Nate Cordry tackles the War on St. Valentine's Day. Resident Expert John Hodgman educates us on romance. Lewis Black rails against the technology of the holiday. Jon Stewart checks in on a synagogue with a surprisingly saucy new teacher. Trevor Noah weighs in on the risks of modern romance. Ronny Chieng challenges people on the street to prove him wrong about love. Sarah Silverman and Michael Kosta inve...

Feb 15, 202528 min

Trump Gets "Hot" for Kennedy Center, RFK Confirmed, Eggflation Rampant | Brady Corbet

Jordan Klepper tackles Trump getting "hot" and heavy with the Kennedy Center, the government confirming RFK Jr. as health secretary, and the president fumbling peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine before they even start. Josh Johnson asks New Yorkers how they're dealing with eggflation and tries to get in on the egg grift. Brady Corbet, writer and director of “The Brutalist,” joins to discuss his ten-time Oscar-nominated film. He explains how Trump’s first-term push to...

Feb 14, 202530 min

Elon Crashes the Oval Office, Trump Pushes Gaza Takeover | Colman Domingo

Jordan Klepper covers Trump pushing his Gaza takeover plan even further and the hypocrisy, conflicts of interest, and terrible "jokes" behind the most powerful unelected bureaucrat in D.C., Elon Musk. Marco Rubio was not always the it-girl of D.C. With his humble Florida beginnings and perfect lack of moral integrity, he was able to sneak his way in with Trump's in-crowd. This is the Daily Showography of Marco Rubio narrated by Molly Ringwald. Emmy-winning actor Colman Domingo joins to talk abou...

Feb 13, 202530 min

Trump's Tariff Boredom, Hegseth Goes Diet Woke, Sports War: Super Bowl | Jesse Eisenberg

Jordan Klepper on Trump's boredom over his own tariffs, Pete Hegseth's half-woke Fort Bragg rebrand, and Eric Adams's "get out of jail" card. Plus, Grace Kuhlenschmidt, Michael Kosta, and Troy Iwata take a lesson from Mayor Adams on how to multi-task at the salon. Sports War: Klepper & Ronny spar over Super Bowl LIX and Kendrick's halftime show. Academy Award-nominated actor Jesse Eisenberg sits down to discuss writing, directing, and starring in his Oscar-nominated film, "A Real Pain." They...

Feb 12, 202532 min

Jon Stewart & John Oliver on America's Trump Monarchy Era | David Remnick

Jon Stewart tackles Trump's attempt to be the Super Bowl MVP and examines the president's rejection of federal agencies, birthright citizenship, and basic constitutional checks and balances. Plus, John Oliver welcomes America to its monarchy era. New Yorker editor David Remnick sits down to discuss the magazine’s 100th Anniversary Issue and journey since its inception in 1925. They also talk about the importance of long-form journalism, especially under the overwhelming second Trump admini...

Feb 11, 202545 min

Behind the Show | Al Madrigal on What Makes a Great Field Piece

Longtime Daily Show editor Mark Paone sits down with former correspondent Al Madrigal to unpack some of their favorite segments. They talk how to make a great field piece, the Stephen Colbert advice that gets handed down to every new correspondent, what he would do differently, and how a Senior Latino Correspondent can get away without speaking Spanish.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 10, 202543 min

TDS Time Machine | Great Moments in Super Bowling

Get ready for the big game with a look back at The Daily Show's coverage through the years.  Jon Stewart exposes Janet Jackson's "wardrobe malfunction," and unpacks controversial ad campaigns. Jessica Williams explains Beyonce's half time showstopper. Trevor Noah takes aim at riotous Philadelphia fans, and stadium snoozing.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 09, 202526 min

TDS Time Machine | Oh, Canada...

Take a look back at America's sometimes fraught relationship with our friendly neighbour to the north.  Trevor Noah introduces us to a suspiciously handsome new Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau. Desi Lydic heads to the border to figure out why refugees are dumping America. Jordan Klepper finds himself in the middle of a Canadian trucker convoy protest. Donald Trump starts his first Canadian Trade War, while Trudeau offers to do your homework. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Feb 08, 202521 min

Gaza Backtrack, Trans Sports Ban, Garden of American Heroes | Ke Huy Quan

Desi Lydic covers Trump's latest executive actions, including a combination walk back/double-down on his Gaza plan, and a ban on trans athletes that he probably didn't proofread. Ronny Chieng and Josh Johnson debate which Americans are statue-worthy in the "National Garden of American Heroes." Charlamagne Tha God begs Dems & Republicans to stand up against Elon Musk. “Love Hurts” actor Ke Huy Quan joins to discuss his upcoming action flick that’s like “‘Die Hard...

Feb 07, 202529 min

Trump Proposes Gaza Takeover, Ko$ta Doin' Business | Julia Stiles

Desi Lydic tackles Trump's proposal to take over Gaza and push all the Palestinians out to build a resort. Plus, Republicans try to spin the president's plan, and Jordan Klepper gets in on the brainstorming sesh. Stick your cash in avocados and steer clear of eggs, Michael Kosta is back with guaranteed money-making tips in a new Ko$ta Doin' Business. Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actor Julia Stiles sits down to talk about her feature directorial debut, "Wish You Were Here." They discuss being ...

Feb 06, 202528 min

Elon Musk's Gov't Purge, Trump's J6 Revenge, Is Any of This Legal? | Nicole Avant

Desi Lydic covers Elon Musk's purge of USAID, Lousiana Senator John Kennedy's lust for omelets, and Trump's January 6 revenge on top FBI officials. Troy Iwata checks in to answer the burning question: Is any of this legal? How to Un-DEI Your Workplace:   The Daily Show has you covered with this HR training video to help workers unlearn all those "woke" teachings. Acclaimed producer and best-selling author Nicole Avant talks to Desi about the true story behind the Netflix movie “The Si...

Feb 05, 202534 min

Jon on Trump’s Trade War, Attacks on DEI & Myth of “Meritocracy” | Mo Amer

Jon Stewart examines Trump's attacks on trans people, Canada, and DEI as his first presidential orders of business and asks: How is that making America great again? Plus, the Best F**kin' News Team debate on where they rank in the DEI hierarchy. Mo Amer, writer, stand-up comedian, and co-creator and star of “Mo,” sits down to discuss the second season of his Peabody Award-winning Netflix series, inspired by his own refugee experience. They discuss how the series explores the complexi...

Feb 04, 202537 min

Behind the Show | Charlamagne on Misplaced Political Anger

Daily Show writer Ashton Womack sits down with Charlamagne The God to unpack their recent segment on the anger directed at rappers performing at Trump's inauguration. They discuss why people hold entertainers to a higher standard than politicians, the need for better messaging from the Democratic party, and how Republicans have taken advantage of anger and perceived sincerity with actions that back up their words.  Check out the original segment: https://youtu.be/g1ACmdglOSA   See omny...

Feb 03, 202530 min