The Daily Show: Ears Edition

Virgil Abloh, Zelda Wynn Valdes, and Stephen Burrows are iconic and influential Black designers, but the fashion industry has had a long history of racism, classism, and nepotism. Host Roy Wood Jr. chats with Daily Show producer, Chelsea Williamson, CEO of Harlem’s Fashion Row, Brandice Daniel & Editor in Chief at The Cut, Lindsay Peoples about the influence Black culture has had on fashion and the hurdles of breaking into the industry. They also discuss how Lindsay’s 2018 article, “What It’s Really Like to Be Black and Work in Fashion” opened the door for conversations about racism in the industry.

Original air date: September 27, 2022

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Dulcé and Josh are reacting to their favorite comments from this season. Moderated by Roy Wood Jr., Dulcé and Josh respond to comments from “Conscious Rap vs. Club Bangers,” “Summer vs. Winter,” “Vanilla vs. Chocolate,” “Diners vs. Waffle House,” and “Chicken Soup vs. Tomato Soup!” It’s Dulcé and Josh vs. the YouTube Comments this week on Hold Up.

Original air date: May 4, 2023

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The number of Americans with student debt is higher now than ever before. Trevor examines how student debt got so out of control in the U.S. and its potential effects lasting to the grave for many older borrowers. And Roy Wood Jr. examines breaks down the pros and cons of college.

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Climate change, wildfires, environmental destruction. Why don’t people care? We’re all familiar with the major effects of climate change, but a hotter Earth creates lots of smaller changes too: more female turtles, worse-tasting coffee, scary space junk and even less sex.

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Legendary tennis champion and entrepreneur Serena Williams discusses overcoming adversity while building her venture capital firm Serena Ventures, being an executive producer on King Richard, and the importance of family. And Will Smith discusses showcasing the unseen sides of Richard Williams in King Richard and shares how writing his memoir was a cathartic experience.

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A MAGA rally turned "intimate event," multiple military conspiracies, protestors against Trump's arrest, and more. Jordan Klepper takes on Trump's road to 2024 candidacy...if Trump doesn't get arrested. 

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The pink tax is a form of gender discrimination that can cost women an average of $1,400 or more a year. In this episode, host Roy Wood Jr. sits down with correspondent Desi Lydic, segment director Stacey Angeles, and Congresswoman Jackie Speier to discuss everyday examples of goods and services that cost women more, the economic impact of the pink tax, and the challenges of being a female consumer.

Original air date: March 8, 2022

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“Irons got those settings on them. They got nylon, they got silk, they got cotton, they got polyester. All right? You can adjust the knob.” - Josh Johnson

“A steamer, pour some water in that bitch, and let the steam do the walking. Okay? You let the steam calm through them wrinkles. Let the steam knock it out.” - Dulcé Sloan

It’s irons vs. steamers this week on Hold Up with Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan and writer Josh Johnson.

Original air date: October 6, 2022

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Desi Lydic womansplains two big gender issues: female representation and the ERA. Dulcé Sloan looks at how the 19th Amendment got passed, its shortcomings, and how far we still have to go for true equal access to elections for all. And Veronica Chambers breaks down the often unrecognized history of the 19th Amendment and women’s suffrage in her new book “Finish the Fight!: The Brave and Revolutionary Women Who Fought for the Right to Vote.”

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Trevor takes a closer look at the roles that anti-immigrant rhetoric, violent video games, internet hate groups and mental illness play in the U.S.’s gun violence epidemic – and, of course, the guns themselves. And Michael Kosta asks tourists, how do we stop mass shootings in America? For some Republican lawmakers, the solution involves everything but actual gun control. The answer is even; fewer doors. 

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Presidential hopeful Mike Pence has quite a VP resume: ice cold immigration takes, unconvincing lies, and an impressive squirm out of Trump's hold. Here are some of his most memorable moments.

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Trump has given Trevor a lot to report on over the years. And in these Between the Scenes Trevor offers his unfiltered opinions on the former President, including; Trump's dictator tendencies, why Trump can't compartmentalize, and what Trevor would ask Trump if he ever interviewed him.

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Former Daily Show Correspondent Ed Helms investigates why liquor and firearms don't mix and checks in on Massachusetts' response to gay marriage. He also sits down with Trevor to discuss the success of working with one of the largest Native American writing rooms on “Rutherford Falls,” how it feels to be back in The Daily Show studio, and his anything-goes approach to comedy.

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We all have preferences when choosing who to date, but when do they cross the line into sexual racism? Daily Show correspondent Ronny Chieng, UMass Amherst sociology professor and associate dean, Jennifer Lundquist, and “Dates & Mates” podcast host, Damona Hoffman join Roy Wood Jr. to discuss how dating apps amplify users’ racial biases and how this impacts those looking for love online.

Original air date: May 31, 2022

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"“Target ends up being better because Walmart is too busy being chaotic. You know what you didn't see when you went to Target, you didn't see a proposal on aisle eight. You didn't see someone trying on clothes that do not fit them” - Josh Johnson

“You've been working your whole life to not be a Walmart person. I, on the other hand, have always embraced the Walmart lifestyle..because when I try to become a Target person, I realize it requires too much drinking of wine and the overpaying for regular ass things.” - Dulcé Sloan

It’s Target vs. Walmart this week on Hold Up with Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan and writer Josh Johnson.

Original air date: December 1, 2022

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From flight delays, to cancellations, to mid-flight fights, there is always chaos in sky. Desi Lydic and Roy Wood Jr. discuss air travel in America and the recent failures of the FAA. Trevor weighs in on flight attendants not being paid during boarding, and Ronny Chieng gives airlines advice on how to make flying a less miserable experience.

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Trevor speaks numerous languages and has a knack for accents. In these Between the Scenes, find out where Trevor's accent skills came from, why his German sounds like Hitler, what he think Trump speaking Arabic would sound like, and why he got in trouble with the French government. 

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Former President Donald Trump has been indicted in Georgia over his efforts to interfere with the Presidential election. Trevor Noah and Desi Lydic cover how he bullied election officials and Republican Senator Lindsey Graham and Al Franken discuss the potential indictment.

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Trevor sat down with a slew of high-profile conservative guests during his time as host of The Daily Show. He interviewed Tomi Lahren who gave her take on the Black Lives Matter movement and explained why she lashed out against Colin  for his national anthem protest. And GOP Presidential candidate Chris Christie opened up about his position on the border wall, and his private conversations with Donald Trump.

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Before his days playing Michael Scott in "The Office," Steve Carell was a beloved Daily Show correspondent. We've rounded up some of his most hilarious moments from sweet-talking his way onto John McCain's campaign bus, to reporting on the Iraq war, to his most notable segments like "Slimming down with Steve" and "Even Stevphen."

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The Rooney Rule came into effect in 2003 to increase the number of Black head coaches in the NFL. Brian Flores’ lawsuit against the league exposed how team owners don’t take this rule as seriously as they should. Host Roy Wood Jr. sits with CBS Mornings co-host, Nate Burleson, and former New York Jets coach, Collette V. Smith, to discuss the lack of diversity in the NFL’s head coaching positions and how the league can hold team owners accountable.

Original air date: October 25, 2022

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“Because Gatorade has been tried and true and tested on real professional college athletes, you know that it has all of the things.” - Dulcé Sloan

“Let me just let you know that Powerade got me where I am today, okay. It helped me from falling out on that field. ” - Josh Johnson

It’s Gatorade vs. Powerade, the ultimate sports drink duel, this week on Hold Up with Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan and writer Josh Johnson.

Original air date: March 9, 2023

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2023 marks the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop, and the genre has seen so many changes over time. Daily Show correspondent, Roy Wood Jr, dissects the history of old-school hip hop. Also, DJ D-Nice and Grammy-winning rapper, Nas, discuss their impact on hip hop and their feelings about its evolution.

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Women continue to make history in hip hop using their lyricism and stories. Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan explains how female MCs have made their mark in the industry and double standards they may face. Also, Mary J. Blige chats with Trevor about her documentary, "Mary J. Blige's: My Life' and what hip-hop means to her. 

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Get to know Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene: how she got to Congress, her ties to QAnon, her racist theories and her comments regarding...a Jewish space laser. 

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Are Trump’s typos secret messages? Are Hillary Clinton, Tom Hanks and Oprah eating children to live longer? Here’s everything you need to know about the QAnon conspiracy theories. Also, Desi Lydic sits down with a former online conspiracy theorist to discuss the appeal of conspiracy groups to people across the political spectrum and the path to getting out.

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Former 'Daily Show' corespondent Samantha Bee tackles an array of topics from; Sarah Palin supporters to advocates of Long Island’s secession. She also sheds a light on the so-called difficulties of being a man in America, investigates the theory that women disrupt combat-zone guy-namics, and shows the correct way to use your spouse for a public apology. 

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What the f**k is up with Florida? Host (and former Florida resident) Roy Wood Jr. is joined by correspondent Desi Lydic, segment director Sebastian DiNatale, and local author Craig Pittman to break down what makes the Sunshine State so special when it comes to the eccentric local newsmakers that have come to be known as “Florida Man.”

Original air date: November 2, 2021

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“The reason that cabins are the best is because a “ cabin has the tranquility of nature.” - Josh Johnson

“What about bears? There are way more animals that can attack you in the mountains, than can attack you in the ocean.” - Dulcé Sloan

As a follow up to our debate on summer vs. winter, it’s mountain cabins vs. beach houses this week on Hold Up with Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan and writer Josh Johnson.

Original air date: November 10, 2022

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On Barack Obama's birthday, we revisit Trevor's conversation with the former president to discuss his book. "A Promised Land," the Obama Foundation, and how he hopes to inspire the future change-makers of America.

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Former President Donald Trump has been indicted for his efforts to overturn the 2020 Presidential election. And in his Into the MAGAverse special, Jordan Klepper reflects on his year of on-location coverage aimed at better understanding the MAGA movement that lead to January 6th.

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How did Rudy Giuliani go from son of a small-time criminal to “America’s Mayor” to the best – and possibly last – friend Donald Trump ever had? 

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Kevin Matthew Kelp (a.k.a. Michael Kosta) investigates conspiracy theories including ice cream trucks and the secret weapon that is the ice cream jingle, are fruit stickers tracking fruit, or are they tracking...you?, and he goes undercover to reveal the truth behind the government’s biggest secret: the sewage system.

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Happy Birthday to one of the Daily Show's youngest correspondents! Jessica takes a deeper dive into the Republican Party and covers former presidential candidate Ben Carson, the increase of minorities in the GOP, and why former Bernie Sanders supporters plan to vote for Trump.

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Recorded on April 26, 2023. Child labor violations are on the rise, while some states are trying to loosen child labor laws. Host Roy Wood Jr. sits down with investigative reporter for the New York Times, Hannah Dreier, and the Chief Programs Officer for Justice for Migrant Women, Norma Flores López, to discuss why the number of unaccompanied minors entering the United States has climbed since the pandemic, the types of unsafe working conditions these kids face, how the Department of Health and Human Services has failed to place them in safe environments, and what impact this has on children’s education, health, and overall sense of worth. Norma also recounts her time working in the fields as early as 9 years old.

Original air date: May 9, 2023

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It’s their most contentious debate yet and it’ll get you more fired up than when Josh tried to say ketchup qualifies as tomato soup. Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan and writer Josh Johnson argue over their preferred staple flavor: chocolate or vanilla.

Original air date: September 8, 2022

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The Daily Show's Podcast Universe presents a parody of the genre. First, "Podcast Today" hosted by Desi Lydic, Michael Kosta, and Jaboukie Young-White who bring you the ultimate podcast - more ads, more housekeeping, and more plugs for live shows than you ever thought possible. And later, "Crushing" hosted by Ronny Chieng and featuring Roy Wood, Jr., will supply you with the knowledge, motivation, and vitamin supplements you need to become an epic one-man success machine.

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We’re experiencing record-breaking temperatures this summer! Trevor Noah and Daily Show correspondents, Jaboukie-Young White and Dulcé Sloan cover heat waves happening in the United States and Europe, and break down the global effects of climate change.

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Who is Ted Cruz? Texas Senatior, former Presidential hopeful, and Cancun vacation taker. Find out why even Ted Cruz's own Republican party can't stand him and how Ted Cruz got to be Ted Cruz.

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The Daily Show may be fake news, but it has hosted plenty of real news greats, including Christiane Amanpour, Soledad O’Brien, and Dorothy Butler Gilliam. These journalists discuss standing up for the truth, the state of democracy, what it's like to be a Black reporter in America, and more.

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Happy Birthday Jaboukie! Former Daily Show correspondent takes on youth issues including what keeps young people from the polls, teens' fight for civics education, and what draws young people to socialism.

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Are we being brainwashed by cop shows? Daily Show producer Madeleine Kuhns and writer Ashton Womack join Roy to look at the legacy and popularity of policing onscreen, and how it shapes our relationship with police in the real world.

Original air date: September 28, 2021

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“A good DJ, okay? They're going to be paying attention to the flow of the party. They're going to be paying attention to beats per minute.” - Dulcé Sloan

“With a wedding band, there is an energy in the room that can’t be matched by just playing a song out in the dance hall.” - Josh Johnson

It’s wedding DJs vs. wedding bands this week on Hold Up with Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan and writer Josh Johnson.

Original air date: October 20, 2022

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The Daily Show celebrates the life of legendary singer Tony Bennett. In this Daily Show appearance he talks with Jon Stewart about his album 'Duets II' and what it was like working with artists like Amy Winehouse. 

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The highly anticipated Barbie releases in theatres today! Guest host Marlon Wayans covers Mattell's STEM inspired Barbies for International Women's Day. Also, Trevor Noah sits with Barbie director, Greta Gerwig, and one of the stars of the movie, Issa Rae.

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It's the start of the FIFA Women's World Cup! Daily Show correspondents Desi Lydic and Hasan Minhaj argue that the US Women's Soccer Team should get to over-celebrate and make as much money as the men's team. Plus, Women's World Cup champions, Abby Wambach and Megan Rapinoe, encourage female soccer players to fight for pay equity. 

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Who is Tucker Swanson McNear Carlson, and why doesn’t he have more than one facial expression? Here’s how Tucker Carlson went from entitled aristocrat to former Fox News superhero.

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The Daily Show correspondents John Oliver, Michael Kosta, and Roy Wood Jr. travel the world to find out why Americans are obsessed with guns, and what Australia, Switzerland, and the U.K. are doing right in the fight against gun violence.

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Twenty-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer reflects on his 24-year professional tennis career, his emotional final doubles match with Rafael Nadal, and the time security wouldn’t let him into Wimbledon. 

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Megan Thee Stallion. Queen Latifah. MC Lyte. Correspondent Dulcé Sloan and producer Chelsea Williamson join Roy Wood Jr. to discuss the female rap trailblazers who found success in the misogynistic, male-dominated arena of hip-hop.

Original air date: September 7, 2021

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