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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 Which Speech Is Free in Trump’s America | Paul Rudd

Jon Stewart goes old-school Daily Show on Trump and Republicans who pride themselves on “saving” free speech, all while censoring anybody who doesn’t agree with them. Paul Rudd sits down with Jon Stewart to chat about his latest starring roles in the films “Death of a Unicorn” and “Friendship,” watching their kids grow up, and, of course, pharmaceutical side effects to the perineum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 25, 202536 min

TDS Time Machine | Klepper vs. Anti-Vaxxers

Five years in, Jordan Klepper continues to Fingers the Pulse of Covid-19 anti-vaxxers from coast to coast. Join him as he checks in on people on the streets of New York City and Los Angeles, a Canadian trucker convoy in Ottawa, and a group of protesting parents in North Carolina. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 24, 202531 min

In the Field with Ronny Chieng

Venture out of the Daily Show studio and into the real world with Ronny Chieng, as we revisit some of his best field pieces. Ronny heads to Arizona to dig up the dirt on body donation scams, then to Washington D.C. to try his hand at law enforcement policing plastic straw bans. Next he plugs in to the world of Bitcoin and stupid meme currencies. Heading to Chicago, he goes to jail to find the best pizza in town, then all the way to Australia to learn about compulsory voting. See omnystudio.com/l...

Mar 23, 202526 min

TDS Time Machine | Spring Break

Take a clean and sober look back at The Daily Show's coverage of spring break through the years. Jon Stewart covers the mental and physical tolls of spring break. Dan Bakkedahl investigates the businesses preying on the intoxicated. Jon takes a hard look at Fox's hard looks at scantily clad spring breakers. Trevor Noah unmasks the first post-covid spring break. And Desi Lydic and Michael Kosta take a look at the highs and lows of spring break in 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Mar 22, 202520 min

GOP Shills for Tesla, Trump Admin Flubs JFK File Release & DEI Scrubbing | Peter Wolf

Jordan Klepper covers Trump’s anti-DEI fallout, including the Pentagon’s erasure of Jackie Robinson and The Enola Gay. Plus, Troy Iwata joins the Republicans' campaign to revive Tesla stock and keep Elon Musk rich. With many Americans preparing for doomsday, the apocalypse has become good business. Michael Kosta visits Fortitude Ranch, a post-apocalyptic survival community where preppers can wait out the end times in country-club glamour with their own rooms, artillery, and food supplies…for a h...

Mar 21, 202535 min

DOGE Protestors Turn on Tesla & Astronauts Make It Home | Anthony Carrigan

Jordan Klepper covers the backlash against Elon Musk, including town hall rage against his unconfirmed DOGE position and sweeping Tesla vandalization. Plus, some advice for the returning NASA astronauts on how to acclimate to Trump and Elon’s new world. Trump is getting rid of all DEI celebrations... except for St. Patrick's Day! Michael Kosta takes to the streets of NYC on St. Paddy's Day to ask Irish Trump supporters what makes them so lucky. Emmy-nominated actor Anthony Carrigan sits down wit...

Mar 20, 202522 min

Trump Defies Court Order & Deports Migrants, Lewis Black vs. Air Travel | Ezra Klein & Derek Thompson

Jordan Klepper breaks down how Trump's attempt to mass-deport Venezuelans by invoking a racist wartime law has led to a feud with the federal judge and an all-out constitutional crisis. Troy Iwata checks in on sick MAGA children who have just learned that their letters from the president were signed by... an autopen. Lewis Black asks airlines to fix their s**t amid recent catastrophes. New York Times Opinion columnist Ezra Klein and staff writer for The Atlantic, Derek Thompson, talk to Jordan K...

Mar 19, 202533 min

Jon Stewart Knocks Dems' Lack of Vision Countering Trump Agenda | Sen. Chris Murphy

Jon Stewart highlights how the Democrats' divisiveness over Trump's budget bill is emblematic of their lack of vision, plummeting approval ratings, and continued losses against the MAGA cult. Third-term Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut sits down with Jon Stewart to talk about the Democratic party’s path moving forward. He explains why he disagreed over the Dems’ decision not to filibuster the GOP budget, why his colleagues should be willing to take more risks, how misaligned priorities cost t...

Mar 18, 202541 min

TDS Time Machine | St. Patrick's Day

Consider this your pod of gold. Check out The Daily Show's coverage of America's most solemn holiday: St. Patrick's Day. Jon Stewart reports on St. Patty's crowds, naked bungee jumping, bagpipes and presidential gifts. Mo Rocca digs in to the homophobic fight to keep gay people out of the parade. John Oliver reports from the wrong parade entirely. Trevor Noah learns about St. Patty's traditions, and wonders how masked puking will work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 17, 202518 min

TDS Time Machine | Vaccines

Vaccines are one of modern medicine's greatest achievements. And Americans have never been more upset about it. Take a listen to The Daily Show's coverage of people being weird about vaccines. Jon Stewart breaks down the H1N1 vaccine and the immediate fear surrounding it, then reports on flu shot shortages and theft. Kristen Schaal joins to discuss mandatory shots for women's health. Desi meets the micro-influencers hired to spread the word on Covid shots, and Trevor reports on a man who got vac...

Mar 16, 202521 min

TDS Time Machine | Shafted - Tales of Unsung Women

Desi Lydic and Dulcé Sloan recount the history of women getting the shaft. And not in the good way. First, they highlight Marion Donovan, the criminally unsung hero who invented the first disposable diapers. Next, they recount the tale of Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton, the African-American singer whose rendition of "Hound Dog" was soon eclipsed by Elvis Presley's version. Finally, they salute Sarah Howe, a 19th-century con artist who shattered the glass ceiling of financial crime. See omnystudi...

Mar 15, 202512 min

TDS Time Machine | International Diplomacy

No one does diplomacy quite like America. Revisit some low moments in international statecraft with The Daily Show. Jon Stewart picks the Fruits of Democracy with a look at Iraq/Iran relations, then unpacks a diplomatic mission from Great Britain to cheer up the USA. Turns out Everybody Hates U.S., but only because we've been doing some light spying... Finally journalist Ronan Farrow sits down with Trevor Noah to discuss his book "War on Peace: The End of Diplomacy and the Decline of American In...

Mar 14, 202526 min

TDS Time Machine | Stock Market Meltdowns

What goes up, must come down. Take a look back at The Daily Show's coverage of some of Wall Street's worst days. Jon Stewart an Wyatt Cenac unpack the start of the 2008 stock market crash. Jon further reports on the Clusterf#@k to the Poor House. Resident Deranged Millionaire John Hodgman joins to shill for beryllium investment. Trevor Noah arrives to report on two more recent market meltdowns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 13, 202527 min

TDS Time Machine | Jon Interviews Trailblazing Women

Jon Stewart sits down for extended interviews with three trailblazing women of the 21st century. Listen to Malala Yousafzai's first visit to The Daily Show. Talk healthy eating and the power of gardening with First Lady Michelle Obama. Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards dives into the importance of her group's work for women. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 12, 202531 min

TDS Time Machine | Air Travel

The Daily Show enters airplane mode in this look back at the ups and downs of air travel. Ronny Chieng takes a look at the worst in air travel trends from fights to live scorpions to dead rabbits. Trevor Noah and Desi Lydic take a look at airplane bathrooms. Trevor takes a look at some of Southwest's shortcomings, the risks of in flight water, and flying with babies, then sheds some light on the worst of airline seating. Finally, Jordan Klepper and Ronny Chieng see some light at the end of the t...

Mar 11, 202523 min

TDS Time Machine | Best of John Oliver

Daily Show legend John Oliver visits Hawaii to hear from Republicans everything wrong with its (beloved) health care system. Next up he gets his School House Rock on, embodying a beat up Dodd Frank Act. He trades his English accent for Long Island after a Presidential debate. Finally Jon sits down with Ronny Chieng to talk finding a place for satire, and how their status as immigrants developed their comedy chops. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 10, 202527 min

TDS Time Machine | Happy Birthday Barbie

The Barbie doll was introduced on March 9, 1959. Celebrate her birthday with a look back. Jon Stewart takes a look at the festivities for Barbie's 40th birthday, and uproar over her first tattoo. Desi Lydic takes issue with Barbie's unrealistic professional accomplishment standards. Jon takes a look at an Arabic Barbie release, and the story of a Taiwanese man who married a doll that may or may not contain the reincarnated soul of his late wife. And speaking of souls trapped in dolls, Michael Ko...

Mar 09, 202516 min

TDS Time Machine | Best of Hist-HER-y

Take a stroll through hist-HER-y with Desi Lydic as she celebrates unsung stories of women through time. Uncover the history of the female orgasm and sexual censorship on film. Look back at the remarkable tales of female veterans. Unclasp the origins of the bra. And finally, take a closer look at the messed up history of childbirth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 08, 202522 min

Trump Pauses Tariffs, Crashes the Stock Market & Threatens China | Antoni Porowski

Michael Kosta on Trump doubling down then ditching Canada and Mexico tariffs, the GOP pretending the plunging stock market is normal, and the president pissing off China. Plus, Josh Johnson takes inspiration from Trump flip-flopping on tariffs. Desi Lydic heads to Michigan to get to the bottom of the state's "buy back" initiative that turned out to be refurbishing guns instead of destroying them. Bestselling author and culinary expert Antoni Porowski talks to Michael Kosta about hosting his new ...

Mar 07, 202530 min

Trump Lies in Joint Address & Rep. Al Green Leaves Early | Julien Baker & TORRES

Michael Kosta explains why Trump’s joint session speech felt like a theatrical production with appearances by co-star Elon Musk, over-the-top trolling, and blatant lies as the Democrats helplessly wielded their props. Critically acclaimed musicians, Julien Baker & TORRES, sit down with Michael Kosta to discuss their forthcoming album, “Send A Prayer My Way.” They talk about banding together during lockdown to create a country album, navigating a spiritual relationship with the divine, and wr...

Mar 06, 202526 min

Trump’s Trade Wars Hike Prices, GOP Blames Biden for Economy | Mae Martin

Michael Kosta tackles Trump launching a trade war with Canada, Trudeau responding to Trump with a "disappointed dad" message, and the GOP blaming Biden for stock market issues. Plus, Grace Kuhlenschmidt unlocks American pride as things with Canada get ugly. Trump voters, Tesla owners, and Yeezy wearers are all suffering from buyer's remorse right now. Ricky Velez offers some advice for dealing with the disappointment and getting rid of your now Nazi-affiliated purchases. Mae Martin, an award-win...

Mar 05, 202529 min

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 to close the poverty gap...

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,” and how she uses he...

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.” They talk about filming the special...

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. Actor Wendi McLendon-Cov...

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 used to oversee...

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
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