The Daily Show News Team coverage of the DNC over the years including late-night drinks with delegates, healing Hillary’s heartbroken supporters, and testing the limits of inclusivity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 28, 2024•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Best F**kin' News Team's best f**kin' moments at the RNC over the years, from learning about small-town values, to seeking out any Black or Latino people, to finding out the last year America was great. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 27, 2024•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jon Stewart returns with another episode of The Weekly Show, his podcast featuring in-depth conversations with special guests that explore the biggest threats to our democracy. In this episode, Jon is joined by Doris Kearns Goodwin, presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author, whose most recent book is “An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s", as well as Eugene Daniels, POLITICO White House correspondent and Playbook co-author. Together, they examine the flaws in ...
Jul 26, 2024•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Award-winning actor Kevin Bacon joins Jordan Klepper to discuss his recent roles in "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F" and "MaXXXine," his legendary acting career, and what he’s learned about sustaining a happy marriage with his wife, Kyra Sedgwick. Also, actor and musician Maya Hawke chats about being raised by actors, her role as Anxiety in "Inside Out 2" and the release of her new album, "Chaos Angel." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 25, 2024•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Protestant minister, social activist, and Yale Divinity School professor, Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, joins Jon Stewart to explain the misrepresented statistics of poverty in America and his latest book, “White Poverty: How Exposing Myths About Race and Class Can Reconstruct American Democracy.” Also, New York Times global economics correspondent and author of "How the World Ran Out of Everything: Inside the Global Supply Chain," Peter S. Goodman, sits with Michael Kosta to explain American d...
Jul 24, 2024•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Journalist and author, A.J. Jacobs, discusses his latest book “The Year of Living Constitutionally,” with Jon Stewart and breaks down what the U.S. Constitution actually says. Plus, Desi Lydic and Jordan Klepper welcome New York Times reporters Elizabeth Dias and Lisa Lerer to chat about their new book “The Fall of Roe: The Rise of a New America,” and the impact abortion bans have on other components of reproductive rights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 23, 2024•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this exclusive podcast, Aasif Mandvi goes Behind the Show to discuss the craziest moments of his tenure as TDS correspondent, like auditioning for and appearing on TDS the same day. He also shares behind-the-scenes details about his favorite moments from the field, including the racist diatribe that got a North Carolina Republican fired, Aasif’s father seeing his son ask the Governor of Florida for a urine sample on the evening news, and how Aasif being chased around a Republican convention l...
Jul 22, 2024•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Bill O’Reilly and Jon Stewart discuss the aftermath of the Trump assassination attempt, the pervasiveness of anger and hate speech in political rhetoric, and what this means for this year’s election. Plus, Scott Galloway explains to Ronny Chieng how young people have a right to be enraged for their lack of economic mobility due in large part to the Boomer generation voting for their own economic benefits at everyone else’s expense. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 21, 2024•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jon Stewart, Jordan Klepper, and the Daily Show News Team analyze this week’s Republican National Convention, from Republican calls for unity and subsequent attacks on the Democrats’ agenda, to J.D. Vance’s VP reveal, to Donald Trump’s theatrical entrance and convention-capping speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 20, 2024•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jordan Klepper goes live after the final night of the Republican National Convention to unpack Trump’s big speech, and appearances from Hulk Hogan and Kid Rock. Plus, an update on the status of Joe Biden's candidacy. Also, TDS correspondents Josh Johnson, Grace Kuhlenschmidt, and Troy Iwata play the ultimate game of “Would You Rather,” testing whether people would rather talk about the election or anything else. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 19, 2024•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ronny Chieng recaps RNC night 2, including Lara Trump's many reminders of who her father-in-law is, Vivek Ramaswamy's weak appeal to Gen-Z, and Sarah Huckabee Sanders's many minor tragedies. Plus, Michael Kosta says goodbye to the convention's short lived unity theme. Jordan Klepper and Desi Lydic join to offer their expert analysis on Trump's running mate, Ohio Senator J.D. Vance. Also, NYU Professor, entrepreneur, podcast host, and bestselling author Scott Galloway talks to Ronny about his lat...
Jul 18, 2024•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jon Stewart unpacks the opening night of the RNC, where Republicans called for unity while attacking the Democrats’ agenda, and J.D. Vance made his big reveal as VP candidate. Jon also weighs in on Biden's feisty NBC interview with Lester Holt, and the flood of internet conspiracies in the wake of the assassination attempt of Donald Trump. Plus, Bill O’Reilly sits down with Jon, despite their differing ideologies, to discuss his new book “Confronting the Presidents.” See omnystudio.com/listener ...
Jul 17, 2024•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jon Stewart unpacks the panicked speculation following Joe Biden’s debate performance as well as his interview with ABC’s George Stephanopoulos. Plus, Desi Lydic and Jordan Klepper discuss Trump's confusing Project 2025 tweets and Biden's mysterious White House medical calls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 13, 2024•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jon Stewart returns with another episode of The Weekly Show, his podcast featuring in-depth conversations with special guests that explore the biggest threats to our democracy. In this episode, Jon addresses President Biden’s insistence on running for re-election. Guests Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor, Founders of Crooked Media, hosts of Pod Save America and Authors of Democracy or else: How to Save America in 10 Easy Steps, as well as Bakari Sellers, CNN political commentator and Author of The Mo...
Jul 12, 2024•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Desi Lydic and Jordan Klepper cover the latest news surrounding the Biden campaign, including a call from George Clooney for Biden to step down. Plus, they tackle Trump's latest rally ramblings. Trump has been a big proponent of the Taiwan-based electronic manufacturer Foxconn's opening of a massive factory in Wisconsin, promising thousands of new jobs. But it seems like the people of Wisconsin have been Fox-conned. Ronny Chieng investigates. Also, New York Times reporters Elizabeth Dias & L...
Jul 11, 2024•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Desi Lydic & Jordan Klepper cover Trump’s contradictory tweet about Project 2025, President Biden’s Parkinson’s panic, and Gwyneth Paltrow’s shitty house guest. Michael Kosta also helps Desi & Jordan get to the bottom of all of Biden’s medical house calls. Josh Johnson sat down with a panel of Black voters to ask, "Do we f**k with Trump?" Plus, former Daily Show correspondent and star of Paramount Plus’ “Evil” Aasif Mandvi reminisces with Desi and Jordan about some of his most memorable ...
Jul 10, 2024•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jon Stewart digs into the backlash to America’s bed-wetting panic over Biden’s incoherence, some of the president’s recent slip-ups, the future of the Democratic candidate, and Biden’s promise in an ABC interview with George Stephanopoulos to give “fighting fascism” his all. Also, journalist and best-selling author A.J. Jacobs joins Jon to discuss his new book “The Year of Living Constitutionally,” which addresses a timely question: What does the Constitution actually say? See omnystudio.com/lis...
Jul 09, 2024•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Daily Show dog celebs Walter and Riot steal the spotlight on this week's episode hosted by Michael Kosta, alongside showrunner Jen Flanz and producer Jocelyn Conn. Kosta, Jen, and Jocelyn discuss how TDS became the most dog-friendly show in late night and how their lovable canine colleagues inspired "Indogcision 2024: Rescuing Democracy," an event taking place at the RNC and DNC that will combine dog adoption and voter registration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 08, 2024•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast ‘Quon (Marlon Wayans) has a sit-down with former Trump prosecutor, Nathan Wade, to hear more about his affair with Fani Willis and advice for the Black men and haters who can’t get laid. Plus, conservative attorney, George Conway, sits with Ronny Chieng to discuss how Trump turned him off of the Republican party and offers advice to voters in the upcoming election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 07, 2024•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jordan Klepper chats with playwright Jeremy O. Harris about his directorial debut with the HBO documentary, “Slave Play. Not a Movie. A Play,” and the importance of preserving the art of live theater. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 06, 2024•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ronny Chieng and Jordan Klepper argue over Caitlin Clark’s WNBA run and the tallest NBA nepo babies. Also, Jon Stewart sits with basketball analyst, Monica McNutt, to explain how gender, race, and class affects the way folks discuss women’s basketball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 05, 2024•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Lewis Black trashes big companies, like Chick-fil-A and Apple, breaking into the summer camp industry. Plus, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog attempts to get undecided voters to make up their minds on who they’ll vote for in the presidential election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 04, 2024•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Charlamagne tha God stops by to let Democrats know they are fumbling the messaging battle against Republicans and implores them to speak like normal people. Plus, The Daily Show presents the story of the most powerful nerd in history: Jeff Bezos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 03, 2024•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jon Stewart sits with former Colorado Representative Ken Buck to discuss his early departure from Congress, his disagreement with the MAGA component of the Republican Party, and the precedent set by Trump’s criminal trial and verdict. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 02, 2024•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Triumph the Insult Comic Dog makes a special appearance on the Ears Edition to poop on all things Daily Show, much to the chagrin of TDS writer/producer, Matt O’Brien. Matt is then joined by longtime collaborator, Robert Smigel, to discuss Triumph’s recent TDS focus group with undecided voters as well as Triumph’s early segments that got him thrown out of practically every RNC and DNC convention he went to. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 01, 2024•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast ProPublica reporter Sharon Lerner joins Michael Kosta to discuss her investigative piece into 3M’s use of forever chemicals and the company’s failed efforts to conceal them. Also, psychotherapist and author Lori Gottlieb sits with Jon Stewart to explain how the anxiety of presidential election seasons make it a popular time for people to seek out therapy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 30, 2024•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Michael Kosta covers Joe Biden and Donald Trump’s preparation for their first presidential debate in the 2024 election, with the help of Desi Lydic and Troy Iwata. Plus, Jon Stewart goes live after the debate to discuss Biden’s senior lapses and Trump’s overt lies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 29, 2024•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jon Stewart goes live after CNN's presidential debate to unpack Biden's senior moments and Trump's blatant lies. And psychotherapist and best-selling author of "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone" Lori Gottlieb discusses the impact of the debate on mental health and anxiety. They break down the difference between productive and unproductive anxiety during an election cycle, clashing with people on social media and how to deal with the existential fear perpetuated by news outlets. See omnystudio.co...
Jun 28, 2024•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Michael Kosta reports on the highs and lows of yesterday’s primaries, the Supreme Court’s ruling that makes it easier for politicians to accept bribes as “tips,” and AI’s effect on the music industry as record labels scramble to protect their artists from fake tunes. Plus, a helium-leaking spaceship from Boeing has left two astronauts stranded, and Ronny Chieng joins with updates from the ISS. Then, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog sits down with a group of undecided voters and tries a handful of ta...
Jun 27, 2024•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Michael Kosta reports on WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s prison release, Alex Jones’s shameless cash grab as his conspiracy network Infowars shutters, and a new Surgeon General advisory warning against, uh, gun violence? Plus, China one-upped America’s lunar landing by visiting the far side of the moon and Josh Johnson shares some advice on how the U.S. can reassert its supremacy. Also, Lewis Black tackles big companies like Chick-fil-A and Apple, as well as fire departments and hospitals, ex...
Jun 26, 2024•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast