The Daily Show: Ears Edition

Ronny Chieng on Trump pulling the U.S. out of international treaties and organizations, pardoning the January 6th rioters, dissing Melania, and celebrating with the YMCA. Josh Johnson joins freed insurrectionists on their next criminal adventure.

Jordan Klepper Crashes Trump's Inauguration Weekend to talk to MAGA diehards who traveled near and far to witness Trump's... garbage truck?

Actor Stephanie Hsu sits down to discuss her new Peacock series, “Laid.” She talks getting her big break in the “SpongeBob SquarePants” Broadway musical, and the importance of “Everything Everywhere All At Once.”

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Jon Stewart unravels the absurd "weave" of Trump's Inauguration Day, from Joe Biden's buzzer-beater pardons to the tech billionaire VIPs, to the passive-aggressive transfer of power. Plus, the Best F**kin News Team has full coverage on day one of the second Trump era.

Brooke Harrington, economic sociologist and author of “Offshore: Stealth Wealth and the New Colonialism," discusses modern American oligarchies and the behavior of the ultra-rich. They talk Donald Trump’s “broligarchy” of American tech billionaires, how they differ from the oligarchs of Russia and the Gilded Age, and how a coalition of laborers is the only way to dismantle the system.

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Looking back at The Daily Show’s coverage of previous presidential inaugurations.

Jon Stewart covers the first inauguration of Barack Obama in 2009 with help from Jason Jones, Wyatt Cenac, and Samantha Bee. Jon returns in 2013 for President Obama’s second inauguration, joined by Jessica Williams, Al Madrigal, and Jason Jones. Trevor Noah covers Donald Trump’s 2017 inauguration with a song. Unpacking the 2021 transition of power to President Biden, Trevor wonders where we go from here.

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The Daily Show unpacks the many ways Americans have found to misunderstand and misappropriate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Leslie Jones confronts people on the streets about how they’re celebrating. Dulce Sloan reminds us our heroes aren’t perfect, they’re people. Roy Wood Jr. on the exploitation of the holiday. Vann R. Newkirk II and Trevor Noah discuss the civil rights icon’s real legacy.

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Taking a look back at The Daily Show's coverage of climate change over the years. 

Jon Stewart talks climate change denialism in the U.S. Congress. Jordan Klepper investigates Trump's war on climate science. Roy Wood Jr. asks, what's wrong with our brains that we can't understand the climate threat? Trevor Noah and Ronny Chieng insist that climate change actually is real. 

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Jordan Klepper covers Biden's ominous farewell address, in which he warned about the end of democracy and formation of an oligarchy. Desi Lydic and Michael Kosta try to sort out the most important detail of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire: Who gets credit? Plus, Grace Kuhlenschmidt makes an election prognosticator answer for his wrong prediction.

Representative Tom Suozzi of New York’s third Congressional District sits down to discuss what he thinks is the best strategy for Democrats during Trump’s second term, and avoiding the GOP’s culture war distractions to focus on building up the middle class.

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Jordan Klepper reports on the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and TikTok’s final days. Michael Kosta joins the ranks of those turning to Chinese alternative apps like RedNote. Plus, the lawyers who will get you out of trouble, Trump-style.

Comedian, actor, and poet ALOK sits down with Jordan Klepper to discuss their new comedy special, “Biology!” They talk joking about death, and humor as a practice of resistance.

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Jordan Klepper recaps Pete Hegseth's contentious Senate confirmation hearing for Secretary of Defense. Desi Lydic teaches Jordan Klepper a lesson on digging too deeply into Trump's cabinet selects. Plus, a new Daily Showography | Pete Hegseth: Overserved with Honor.

Actor Boyd Holbrook sits down with Jordan Klepper to talk about his experience playing Johnny Cash in the new film, “A Complete Unknown.” They discuss working with director James Mangold on the legacy of playing Johnny Cash, Cash’s letters to Bob Dylan on the back of airplane barf bags, the pressures of portraying a real person on film, and how Christian Bale threw him a bone early in his career.

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Jon Stewart examines how Trump's finger-pointing, and the GOP's threats to withhold disaster relief for the LA wildfires are missing the bigger picture: nature is f**ked, and helping those in pain shouldn't be a political issue.

Mark Carney, Canadian economist and former Governor of the Bank of Canada and Bank of England, chats about his country’s response to Donald Trump’s desire to annex Canada: “It’s not going to happen.” They also discuss the impending financial crisis Canada faces if Trump follows through on his tariff threats and how the country’s upcoming election mirrors the 2024 U.S. presidential race. 

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New year, new you! A look back at some New Year’s Resolutions over the years through the lens of The Daily Show.

The 2016 GOP presidential candidates share their personal resolutions with Fox News. Steve Carell tries to improve himself in two “Slimmin’ Down with Steve” segments focussing on nutrition and plastic surgery. Plus Trevor Noah digs into what it means to “sleep better.”

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A look back at space traveling billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, and the headlines he’s made over the years.

Desi Lydic narrates a Dailyshowography of Jeff’s dorky roots as History’s Most Powerful Nerd. Trevor Noah and Desi Lydic investigate the news and rumors surrounding Bezos’s divorce. A look at how Saudi Arabia hacked his phone to leak nudes. Plus Trevor breaks down Bezos stepping down as CEO amidst an Amazon labor dispute.

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In memory of President Jimmy Carter, a look back at an interview with Jon Stewart in which the 39th president talks about the dangerous rise of religious and political fundamentalism, the merging of politics with religion, and, inspired by his own faith, the need for separation between church and state.

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Desi Lydic tackles the historically awkward reunion between Trump and all his political enemies at Jimmy Carter's funeral. Conservatives blame DEI for the raging wildfires in LA, so Michael Kosta is stepping in to help with his straight white maleness.

Sports War: Desi & Jordan Klepper Clash Over NFL Bonuses, NBA Ratings, & Bowl Game Mascots.

Academy Award-nominated actor Marianne Jean-Baptiste sits down with Desi Lydic to discuss her critically acclaimed new film, “Hard Truths.” She discusses the real-life inspiration behind her character Pansy, the collaborative process with director Mike Leigh on set, and gets into character with reactions to today’s headlines.

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Desi Lydic covers conservative media's support for Trump's Greenland invasion idea, Trump blaming Gavin Newsom for the LA wildfires, and Trump's plans for pardoning the Jan. 6 insurrectionists. Josh Johnson hits the street to hear from real New Yorkers about the controversial new congestion pricing toll. 

Founding president of the American Institute for Boys and Men and “Of Boys and Men” author, Richard Reeves, sits down with Desi to initiate a national conversation about the issues facing America’s young men. They discuss creating a space for dialogue about men’s issues without blaming women, how the phrase “toxic masculinity” pushes men from productive conversation, increasing the amount of men in teaching and mental healthcare, and how Trump acknowledged men’s issues but encouraged America to move backward.

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Desi Lydic discusses Trump's imperialist push ahead of his inauguration, including making Canada the 51st state, renaming the Gulf of Mexico, and possibly invading Greenland. Jordan Klepper is hyped about colonialism's apparent comeback. Companies like Meta, McDonald's, and Amazon are doing everything from ditching facts to bribing Melania with a documentary to get in the president-elect's good graces.

Writer and director of the new film “Babygirl,” Halina Reijn discusses the questions she set out to explore through the film about shame, sexuality, and authenticity, subverting the tropes of the erotic thriller genre, and how her background as an actress informs her directing.

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Jon Stewart kicks off 2025 with an unusually civil Jan. 6 election certification, and right-wing media's desperate attempts to make the Bourbon Street attack about immigration. Plus, Jon unpacks the eerily normal digital footprints of recent terrorists and questions the internet's role in their radicalizations.

Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland joins to discuss the country’s future following the certification of Donald Trump’s 2024 election win. The newly-elected ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee weighs in on Democratic priorities moving forward, his friendship with Rep. Lauren Boebert, and positive memories from the day after the 2021 insurrection.

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Sports War correspondents clash over WNBA and NBA player debuts and a Paris 2024 Olympics recap, sponsored by gambling and fueled by this year’s breaking sports news.

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Jon Stewart is joined by FTC Chair Lina Khan, author Salman Rushdie, and ESPN reporter Monica McNutt to discuss some of the biggest topics of 2024, including antitrust suits against Amazon, the fight for free speech on college campuses, and how Caitlin Clark's entrance affected the WNBA.

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Revisit more of the best field pieces from 2024, including Michael Kosta's report on the real "invaders" of a Texas border town, Grace Kuhlenschmidt's lesson on political abstinence, and Ronny Chieng's game of Magic the Gathering: GOP edition.

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Revisit more of Lewis Black's best tirades against 2024 stupidity, including the hottest summer on record, influencers taking over politics, the myth of the "undecided" voter, and companies cashing in on liberals' election coping.

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Revisit some of Ed Helms’s best correspondent moments on The Daily Show, from tackling hysteria over gay marriage to drinking with gun-loving bargoers in Arizona.

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Jon Stewart shares stories of high-security interviews with the former Pakistani President, book recommendations, advice to young people, messages of hope, and whether TV is dying.

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Revisit some of 2024's most shocking reporting from the field, from Grace Kuhlenshmidt investigating the cognitive decline on Capitol Hill, to Ronny Chieng exploring how Wisconsin got catfished, to Troy Iwata trying out a rising kink: political humiliation.

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Why was Trump convicted of fraud? Was Biden plotting all along? And how are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce involved in all of this? A lot happened in 2024 and Desi Lydic is ready to Foxsplain it all.

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It's the most wonderful time of the year, and The Daily Show has the perfect way to celebrate it. Take a look back at some of the best holiday sketches throughout the years.

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In the leadup to the election, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog took us behind the scenes of the presidential race with special reports on undecided voters, the VP debate spin room, and Trump’s MSG rally.

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From finding out if America is headed to a second Civil War, to Trump's criminal trial and conviction, to the president-elect's assassination attempt, Jordan Klepper had quite a busy year. Here's the best of Jordan Klepper Fingers the Pulse in 2024.

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Desi Lydic, Josh Johnson, and Michael Kosta investigate climate change migrations to Minnesota, finding a group capitalizing on idling vehicles, and chatting with sneakerheads about Trump’s new footwear collection.

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From AI stereotyping to Elon's Cypertruck and new-age summer camps for kids, here's everything that pissed off Lewis Black in 2024. 

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Michael Kosta covers Time Magazine's half-hearted Person of the Year, Donald Trump, and New Jersey drone conspiracy theories. The Daily Show Movie Networks presents the rom-com we deserve for surviving 2024. Actor Peter Sarsgaard joins to discuss his new film "September 5," about the ABC Sports broadcast team at the center of the 1972 Munich Olympic terrorist attack.

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Michael Kosta investigates a surprisingly modest manifesto from suspected UHC CEO shooter Luigi Mangione and Trump's appointment of Kimberly Guilfoyle as Ambassador to Greece. Grace Kuhlenschmidt asks New Yorkers, "Who Deserves a Pardon from Biden?" Author T.J. English discusses his latest book "The Last Kilo," chronicling the rise and fall of an American cocaine empire.

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Michael Kosta tackles the arrest of Luigi Mangione, the suspected United Healthcare CEO assassin, and with help from Ronny Chieng, unpacks America's crush on the "hot felon." Desi Lydic and Troy Iwata see who won big at Fox Nation's coveted Patriot Awards. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland joins to discuss her work protecting the country's public lands and preserving the nation's cultural history. 

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Jon Stewart unpacks Syria’s revolution, the rise of new leader Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, and the bizarre capture of an insurance CEO assassin. Ben Wikler, chair of the Wisconsin Democratic Party, joins to discuss his vision for the DNC, tackling Republican gerrymandering, and shifting the Democratic focus from elections to meaningful change for the working class.

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Ronny Chieng covers Biden’s potential pardons for Trump’s enemies, the NYPD’s hunt for the UnitedHealthcare CEO shooter, and Grace Kuhlenschmidt’s takes on airport security. Michael Kosta investigates Florida’s top book banner, Bruce Friedman, and the impact of his censorship crusade on schools. Charles Yu discusses adapting his novel Interior Chinatown into a Hulu series, working with Taika Waititi, and breaking stereotypes as an Asian American storyteller.

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Ronny Chieng breaks down the latest controversies surrounding Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth. Josh Johnson covers South Korea’s political turmoil. Lewis Black critiques how Democrats have coped with post-election anxiety. Chef and activist Tom Colicchio joins to discuss his new memoir, “Why I Cook.” 

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Ronny Chieng tackles South Korea’s martial law reversal and misconduct allegations against Pete Hegseth. In “Sports War,” Ronny and Jordan Klepper debate Trump-inspired athlete celebrations and Hallmark’s NFL holiday collab. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson joins to share insights from his new book, the contributions of immigrants to science, and why resilience is key in the scientific community.

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Jon Stewart unpacks Trump’s nomination of Kash Patel for FBI head and Biden’s pardon of Hunter, highlighting the Democrats’ moral struggles. Former Deputy AG Sally Yates discusses Trump’s threat to the DOJ, his weaponization of justice, and the fragile promise of equal justice in America.

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Whether you're worried about politics or Ozempic, this Thanksgiving, Leslie Jones and Michael Kosta have got you covered. Desi Lydic, Jessica Williams, and Lewis Black cover all things Black Friday. From its inception to how Black shoppers are affected by it, and it has expanded into almost an entire week.

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From discussing the legality of medical marijuana to meeting with a nutritionist to get a handle on his health, we take it back to some of Steve Carell's best moments on The Daily Show. Then, revisit a couple of Samatha Bee's best moments as a correspondent: deciding if Long Island should secede from New York and listening to oppressed men with "too much opportunity.”

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Jon Stewart can't keep a straight face as he interviews Robin Williams, Norm MacDonald, and Richard Lewis. This roundup of interviews covers NYC tourists on Citi bikes, IBM Watson's stint on Jeopardy!, and Calvin Klein Depends. 

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Desi Lydic breaks down the latest in Washington drama: Matt Gaetz pulls out of the Attorney General race, and Nancy Mace stirs controversy with a transphobic bathroom ban targeting Sarah McBride. Michael Kosta investigates the alleged mind-controlling power of Thanksgiving turkeys. Grammy-winning artist Brittany Howard joins to discuss her transformative new album, What Now, and the emotional and creative journey behind her genre-defying music.

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Desi Lydic unpacks Trump’s latest celebrity cabinet choices, including Dr. Oz and WWE’s Linda McMahon, and the fate of the Department of Education. Troy Iwata investigates the impact of Trump’s “no tax on tips” policy on tipflation, food service workers, and consumers. Joey McIntyre of New Kids On The Block to discuss his new holiday film Jingle Bell Love, the band’s upcoming Vegas residency, and the secret to decades of boy band harmony.

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Desi Lydic dives into explosive new allegations against Matt Gaetz. Michael Kosta offers a guide to profiting during Trump’s second term, from prison stocks to climate-driven investments. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ronan Farrow joins to discuss his HBO documentary Surveilled, exposing the dangers of spyware technology and its chilling effects on democracy, journalism, and free expression.

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Jon Stewart analyzes how Republicans exploit loopholes to gain political advantages while Democrats stick to the rules—and questions whether it’s time for a change in strategy. Jon sits down with Ruy Teixeira, co-author of Where Have All the Democrats Gone?, to explore how the party lost its working-class base, whether cultural politics are alienating voters, and why neither major party seems interested in building a true majority coalition.

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Jordan Klepper unpacks Trump’s latest bombshell cabinet picks, RFK Jr. and Matt Gaetz, while Desi Lydic reveals the Democrats’ blunt new response strategy. Charlamagne Tha God shares his cautious optimism for the next four years and issues a heartfelt plea to Trump to protect the Constitution. Legendary filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola joins to discuss his ambitious film Megalopolis, exploring themes of risk, freedom, and his enduring optimism for humanity’s future.

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Jordan Klepper dives into the latest headlines: Trump’s cordial meeting with Biden and his surprising nominations of Gaetz, Gabbard, and Hegseth. Dulcé Sloan creates a time capsule to preserve America’s cultural treasures before they face potential restrictions. Moses “Shyne” Barrow, former Grammy-winning rapper turned Belizean political leader, shares his powerful journey of resilience, faith, and his transformation from hip-hop to politics.

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Jordan Klepper dives into Trump’s latest cabinet picks, dissecting his alliance with loyalists like Kristi Noem, Lee Zeldin, and Elise Stefanik—and learning from Michael Kosta how to make friends like Elon Musk. Jordan and Desi Lydic tackle hot topics in sports, from influencer scandals at the New York Marathon to Aaron Rodgers’ speculative 2028 presidential run. Harvard professor and author Robert Putnam on the decline of American community and how reconnecting could help save democracy, as explored in the new documentary “Join or Die”.

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Jon Stewart dissects the recent election fallout for the Democrats, offering insights into what went wrong and why the pundits may be missing the mark. Thomas J. Brennan, retired U.S. Marine and founder of The War Horse, an award-winning nonprofit newsroom spotlights the human impact of military service. Brennan discusses his latest film, “Shadows of Fallujah”, and opens up about the intense memories, struggles with survivor’s guilt, and the journey to healing from the Battle of Fallujah.

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Ronny Chieng covers the Biden administration’s preparations for a peaceful transfer of power, along with Trump’s potential cabinet picks, ranging from conspiracy theorists to tech billionaires. Exclusive audio from Biden’s call congratulating Trump adds a surprising twist. Ronny explores a bold scientific solution to climate change: a self-sustaining spaceship built to offer humanity a fresh start—just not for everyone. Award-winning journalist Emily Ngo joins to discuss her insights on Trump’s second win, her experiences covering his campaign, and the challenges of earning public trust in political journalism.

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Desi Lydic breaks down Donald Trump’s surprising election win over Kamala Harris and the media’s rush to assign blame. With The Best F**kin’ News Team by her side, Desi searches for a silver lining. Grace Kuhlenschmidt speaks to non-voters who have disconnected from the political chaos, learning their approach to staying indifferent. Tressie McMillan Cottom joins Desi to analyze the election’s deeper implications, discussing Trump’s appeal to American anxieties, the rise of identity politics, and the path forward for Democrats seeking to reconnect with their voters.

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