The Daily Show: Ears Edition

Roy Wood Jr. tackles Trump’s arrest and Mar-a-Lago speech, Melania’s curious absence, and the monumental Wisconsin Supreme Court election. Cedric the Entertainer stops by to discuss directing the 100th Episode of his series “The Neighborhood.”

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Roy Wood Jr. tackles the circus that was Trump’s arraignment in New York, including Marjorie Taylor Greene’s and George Santos’s indictment-bombing. Plus, Obi-Wan Kenobi aka Jon Stewart stops by to give Roy some sage advice. Robin Thede discusses how and where she finds the talented Black women for her show.

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Roy Wood Jr. begins his week as guest by tackling updates on Trump's indictment, Fox News warning about violence, and the Angel Reese - Caitlin Clark taunting controversy from the NCAA women's basketball championship game. Sen. Cory Booker chats about the implications of Donald Trump's indictment.

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In light of the recent tragedy at the Covenant School in Nashville, we revisit our examination of  how Switzerland can have so many guns per capita but no mass shootings. Host Roy Wood Jr. sits down with correspondent Michael Kosta, field producer Stacey Angeles, and their producer from Switzerland, Pierre-Adrian Irlé, to discuss how the country’s approach to military service and common sense laws have created a safe gun culture. 

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“Carpet is nice. It's soft. And if you get the chance, you can shuffle your feet on it and shock your brother or your mom, or every once in a while you get static electricity and shock your cat.” - Dulcé Sloan

“Cheap motels, they've done carpet dirty, and they've become a representative, an unwanted representative of the dirty carpet brand.” - Josh Johnson

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

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"That sounds like a movie written by George Santos." New York Congressman Ritchie Torres discusses his wild first few weeks on the job – which included the January 6 insurrection and voting to impeach Trump – his introduction of the aptly named S.A.N.T.O.S. Act, and the need for gun reform policy.

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John Leguizamo tackles the latest news, including a grand jury voting to indict former president Trump, updates from the Dominion lawsuit against Fox News, and Elon Musk calling for a pause in AI research. New York Congressman Ritchie Torres discusses his wild first few weeks on the job

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John Leguizamo takes on the latest news including the NFL allowing players to have "0" as their number, the Dutch man being sued after father at least 550 children, the Wisconsin Supreme Court race that could affect the 2024 election, and Mike Pence being ordered to testify about Jan 6. Multi-hyphenate Princess Nokia discusses how John Leguizamo and Martin Lawrence are her biggest inspirations and why she decided to allow herself to be publicly vulnerable with her new EP.

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John Leguizamo covers Trump's claim that Ron DeSantis came to him in tears asking for help, the Belgian scientists who used Wooly mammoth DNA to create mammoth meatballs, and the Republican representative who thinks there's nothing that can be done about school shootings. Actor and activist Diane Guerrero talks about the need for more representation in Hollywood

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John Leguizamo breaks down the latest news including Trump's rally in Waco, Texas, French citizens dining next to protest fires, and George Santos's deal over fraudulent checks. Then, Ronny Chieng joins John to discuss the Florida school principal fired over a lesson plan including Michelangelo's David. Co-host of “The View” and CNN Political Commentator Ana Navarro discusses the importance of unity among Latinos and all underrepresented groups.

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The current federal minimum wage for tipped workers is $2.13 and has not increased since 2009. Meanwhile, disabled employees can legally be paid less than their non-disabled counterparts, earning as little as 25 cents per hour. Host Roy Wood Jr. sits down with Daily Show researcher Stephanie O. and the President of One Fair Wage, Saru Jayaraman to discuss how the subminimum wage is legal, how tipping is a legacy of slavery, why restaurant workers aren’t running back to their jobs after the pandemic, and how the “other” NRA, the National Restaurant Association is the biggest obstacle to raising the minimum wage. 

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“So this is the thing about the chicken sandwich. You can have it fried, you can have it grilled, you can have a chicken salad sandwich on a croissant. That's always nice.” - Dulcé Sloan

“It is possible with burgers to get something rare, medium, medium-well, well-done. Temperature alone adds four times to whatever type of burger you want to have." - Josh Johnson

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

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"I am acting this gay no matter what happens around me." BenDeLaCreme, star of "RuPaul’s Drag Race," discusses how limiting access to drag and LGBTQ+ spaces won't limit queerness in children, how drag performers have historically uplifted and fought for the queer community, and the ACLU's Drag Defense Fund.

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Al Franken tackles the latest news including Congress grilling TikTok’s CEO, Florida governor Ron DeSantis extending “Don’t Say Gay” to 12th grade, and Beethoven’s DNA being used to study his cause of death. BenDeLaCreme, star of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” discusses how limiting access to drag and LGBTQ+ spaces won’t limit queerness in children

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Al Franken tackles the latest news including a Minnesota senator arguing against free school lunches, Idaho voting to bring back execution by fire squad, updates from the possible Trump arrest, and Jordan Klepper taking to the streets of New York to witness the chaos. NYT bestselling author Heather McGhee discusses some of the history that created the racial wealth divide.

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Al Franken tackles the biggest stories of the day including New York's new slogan and logo, Putin and Xi Jinping shaking hands, France's new retirement age, the Tucker Carlson producer suing Fox News, and the U.N.'s latest catastrophic climate change report. Star of HBO’s Succession, Alan Ruck discusses the show’s widely-anticipated final season

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Al Franken tackles the biggest news of the day including the ICC issuing a warrant for the arrest of Vladimir Putin and the possible indictment of Donald Trump. Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham and Al Franken discuss how they are aligned politically when it comes to the war in Ukraine. 

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March Madness and the NCAA tournament are in full effect, and it’s one of the biggest sports betting times of the year.  Host Roy Wood Jr. sits down with Daily Show correspondent, Michael Kosta, and gambling industry reporter for ESPN, David Purdum, for a conversation about how professional sports leagues are embracing the new profit potential, whether the ease of access to mobile sports betting makes people more vulnerable to gambling addiction, and what’s being done to enforce responsible gambling.

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“If I'm on the internet, I'm not going to see these little impulse buys. I'm not going to see this pack of gum at the register. There's no pack of gum at the register in an online store.” - Dulcé Sloan

“An online store will tell you up top - the thing you want, we ain't got any. The one you like, it's not here. We'll send you an email when it gets here, but for today, don't waste your time." - Josh Johnson

It’s online vs. In-store shopping this week on Hold Up with Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan and writer Josh Johnson.  

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To many, low youth turnout is not a problem, it's the goal. From moving voting booths to splitting congressional districts, politicians are doing all they can to lower voting numbers in young people. Kal Penn discusses why that is and what tactics politicians are taking in this edition of Long Story Short.

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Kal Penn discusses the news of the day including a seaweed blob approaching the Florida coast, the Pope's potential about-face on celibacy requirements for priests, and the Nebraska lawmaker who filibustered for three weeks to squash anti-trans bills. Chasten Buttigieg discusses the reason he created a young adult version of his bestselling memoir.

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Kal Penn tackles the EPA limiting toxic forever chemicals in drinking water, the Pentagon blocking the Biden Administration from sharing evidence of Russian war crimes, and OpenAI debuting ChatGPT-4. Radhika Jones, Editor in Chief of Vanity Fair, discusses how she was able to expand the magazine’s reach by embracing the evolution of culture, the importance of elevating new voices.

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Kal Penn takes on the latest news, including Biden approving a drilling project and offering pardons for weed convictions, the city of Newark entering a sister city deal with a fake city, flamingoes forming cliques, and a swimming pool sized asteroid heading towards Earth. Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari discusses how his worldview on the climate crisis changed after experiencing unprecedented floods first-hand.

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Kal Penn tackles the latest news including Fox News blaming the Silicon Valley Bank collapse on "woke", the 95th Academy Awards, and Trump's chart topping song by the J6 prison choir.  Kal Penn and President Joe Biden talk about passing bipartisan legislation when the country is so divided, and how young people's advocacy can affect policy on climate, drilling, and human rights.

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Superheroes inspire us and help us believe we can do all that we set our minds to. Black superhero stories, however, don’t always reach mainstream audiences, leaving young Black children few characters to identify with. Host Roy Wood Jr. sits down with Daily Show writer, Ashton Womack, Daily Show senior producer, Aaron LaMarr Burleson, and contemporary artist, Hebru Brantley, to discuss how Black superhero stories have more capacity to bring authentic Black experiences to the big screen. 

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“You can actually have an experience with a person in a day date, that I think in dinner dates you’re limited.” - Josh Johnson

“What I’m saying is, you better take a bitch to dinner first. You better spend them coins.” - Dulcé Sloan

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

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Kids in after-school programs are less likely to drink, do drugs, or join a gang. So why is the government barely funding these programs? Marlon Wayans tackles the topic in the latest edition of Long Story Short.

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Marlon Wayans takes on the biggest news of the day including Maine cracking down on vanity license plates, the D.O.J. releasing a report on racist policing in Louisville, and an anti-drag governor coming under fire for commenting on a gay Instagrammer's post. Actor and producer Omar Epps shares stories from growing up with Marlon Wayans including an unforgettable night with Tupac.

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Marlon Wayans tackles the day's biggest news including Tucker Carlson's secret hateful texts about Trump, Barbie's new dolls unveiled for International Women's Day, TikTok's glamor filter messing with users self-image, and an airplane passenger's spoon attack. Derrick Jones, AKA DJ D-Nice, looks back on the early days of his career and discusses the huge impact Hip Hop has had over 50 years

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Marlon Wayans takes on the day’s biggest news, including elevated instances of children eating their parents edibles, Will & Kate’s terrifying wax sculptures, and Tucker Carlson’s unreleased footage from January 6. Bomani Jones, sports journalist and host of “Game Theory with Bomani Jones”, discusses his viral interview with Jake Paul and the match aftermath

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Marlon Wayans tackles the day's biggest news including updates from CPAC, Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant's suspension for flashing a gun on Instagram, and the debate over reparations in California. Actor Mason Gooding discusses reprising his role as Chad in “Scream VI” and how the latest installment of the slasher franchise is more violent and scarier than the previous Scream films.

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The Daily Show's first guest host Leslie Jones chats with Roy Wood Jr about her week behind the desk.  She shares how SNL prepared her for this role, what advice Chris Rock gave her, why she wanted to tackle men’s mental health on the show, and the backstories she created for each of the Daily Show correspondents. Also, find out her thoughts on Rihanna’s Super Bowl halftime performance, Ron DeSantis, and the Chinese spy balloon.

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“My opinion is that happy hour makes life easier and better through discounts, while brunch makes it harder and more bougie for no reason with orange juice and vodka.” - Josh Johnson

“The thing about brunch though is one, your mimosas are bottomless. Also, we have changed the lifestyle when it comes to brunch. Now, it's not just orange juice. We done expanded the juices.” - Dulcé Sloan

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

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A conversation between Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng about COVID-19 goes off the rails and devolves into an epic roast battle.

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Hasan Minhaj tackles today's headlines, including Prince Charles forcing Prince Andrew out of his mansion, and chats with Roy Wood Jr. about the Tooth Fairy's rates reaching a new all-time high. “Shark Tank” investor and venture capitalist Kevin O’Leary discusses his losses and lessons learned from the failed crypto exchange FTX.

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Hasan Minhaj tackles the day's biggest news including many McDonald's chains not offering the Cardi B and Offset meal, and the partisan blame game around the East Palestine train derailment.

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Hasan Minhaj tackles the latest news, including Rupert Murdoch confessing that Fox News lied about the 2020 election being stolen, Tucker Carlson admitting he was afraid to lose viewers, the White House wanting to remove TikTok from government issues devices, and the Supreme Court beginning the federal student loan hearings. Actor and producer Rebel Wilson shares how her personal journey with using dating apps inspired her to create the dating app “Fluid."

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Hasan Minhaj kicks off his week as host covering the U.S. Energy Department concluding with "low confidence" that COVID was caused by a lab leak, and Dilbert comics being dropped from newspapers following its author's racist rant. NBA champion Giannis Antetokounmpo discusses his genuine love for his family

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NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar discusses what inspired him to lead a life of activism, handing over his all-time scoring record to LeBron James, and what he learned from his friendship with Bruce Lee. 

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Wanda Sykes tackles the over-ticketing of poor communities and why the government needs to stop using people as its "take a penny jar."

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Supermodel and entrepreneur Ashley Graham discusses why she chooses to be honest on social media, how the terms "body positivity" and "body neutrality" have developed, and why she has a love-hate relationship with Fashion Week.

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There are millions of women who don't want children, so why are they being shamed by society? Chelsea Handler tackles being childless by choice and why motherhood is not for everyone. 

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Actress Nia Long discusses working with the legendary Eddie Murphy in "You People," having to shoot her own coverage for "Missing," and why she believes terms like "Black movies" and "Black famous" are holding people back.

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"We already got our rights taken away, we can't get our healthcare taken away also." Leslie Jones discusses why she advocates so much for Planned Parenthood.

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Comedian Mike Epps discusses working with legendary women on "The Upshaws," the importance of giving back to the towns he tours during times of crisis, and how a promise to his mother led to buying and rebuilding houses in their hometown of Indianapolis. 

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Wondering why you're so angry all the time? It's not a coincidence. Sarah Silverman explains how big companies profit off our rage and attention.

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Jordan Klepper heads to Charleston, South Carolina, to see if Republicans are really ready to turn the page on Donald Trump with new presidential candidate Nikki Haley. 

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March for Our Lives organizer turned Congressman Maxwell Frost shares how his views of elected officials have evolved now that he works on the inside, what needs to change in order to pass stronger gun laws, and how his fellow Gen Zers can become more engaged with politics despite not trusting it

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Sarah Silverman tackles the day's news, including Nikki Haley's controversial opening speaker, North Korea's ban on anyone having the same name as Kim Jong Un's daughter, and studies stating that the average penis length has increased. New Yorker staff writer and bestselling author Jia Tolentino discusses how Big Tech companies profit off of our emotions on social media

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Sarah Silverman serves up today's news, including a NewsMax reporter asking if Biden is "woke," Elon Musk promoting his own tweets, more survivors of the Turkey earthquake being found, the newest law in North Korea banning girls from having the same name as Kim Jong Un's daughter, and Adidas questioning what to do with Yeezy merch. NBA Legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar discusses what inspired him to lead a life of activism.

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