The Daily Show: Ears Edition

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 our electoral process and media coverage, offer some possible fixes, and provide facts ?not speculation ? about what to expect in the weeks ahead. Catch new episodes of The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart every Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts.

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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." 

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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 dependence on an unstable supply chain.

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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. 

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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 led to John Oliver meeting his future wife.

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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 latest book, ?The Algebra of Wealth.?

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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.? 

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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.

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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 Moment, join to hash out the best path forward for Democrats to defeat Trump this election and save democracy. Catch new episodes of The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart every Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts.

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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 & Lisa Lerer sit down with Desi & Jordan to talk about their new book, ?The Fall of Roe: The Rise of a New America.? 

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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 field pieces, from asking former Florida governor Rick Scott for a urine test, to nearly being arrested in a two-headed fish costume.

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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?

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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.

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?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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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 tactics to get them to make up their damn minds, from sandwich comparisons to Cheesecake Factory metaphors. And ProPublica reporter Sharon Lerner sits down to discuss her latest piece in collaboration with The New Yorker on 3M?s use and concealment of forever chemicals.

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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, expanding into the summer camp space. And, Peter S. Goodman, New York Times global economics correspondent and author of ?How the World Ran Out of Everything: Inside the Global Supply Chain,? discusses American business and consumer reliance on a rickety supply chain, the need for anti-trust enforcement, and creating a more resilient supply chain that?s not just optimized for big box retailers and investors.

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With Biden and Trump set to face-off in their first presidential debate of 2024, Michael Kosta is taking a look at each candidate?s preparation. While Joe Biden is practicing being insulted at mock debates, Trump is lowering expectations, accusing Biden of doping, and making up some new words, like ?refuttal.? Desi Lydic and Troy Iwata weigh in with a debate over the best type of debate prep. And, with a quarter million dollar investment from his parents, a garage to work from, and MC Hammer khakis, Jeff Bezos had everything he needed to start the empire known today as Amazon. From launching Amazon to launching a shuttle into space, Bezos has solidified his place as history?s most powerful nerd. Then, Emmy-winning writer, actor, and co-creator of the hit Max series ?Hacks? Paul W. Downs talks about his multi-hyphenate role at the show, what it means in comedy to be a ?hack,? how people outside of showbiz can relate to the character of Deborah Vance, and how The Daily Show brought him and his ?Broad City? co-star Ilana Glazer into each other?s lives.

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TDS Correspondent Josh Johnson chats with writers Kat Radley and David Angelo about writing for The Daily Show as stand-up comics. They discuss what it?s like adjusting to a topical late night show compared to writing and performing for themselves onstage, as well as their approach to pitching jokes in the writer?s room and writing for different guest hosts. 

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Actor Rosalind Chao joins Ronny Chieng and Desi Lydic to discuss her Netflix show "3 Body Problem," as well as break down Eastern vs. Western sci-fi tropes and how she helped Ronny work on his American accent. Plus, Emmy-award winning actor Ebon Moss-Bachrach talks about his character arc in the new season of "The Bear" and how he's preparing to play The Thing in Marvel's upcoming "Fantastic Four."

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Jon Stewart dives into the GOP's criminalization of Democratic-run cities, which is ironic given that most guns come from red states. Also, Desi Lydic and Ronny Chieng cover the Celtics' historic 18th NBA Championship win and the campaigns of rage-baiting candidates, Royce White and Valentina Gomez.

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Ronny Chieng & Desi Lydic dive into Vladimir Putin & Kim Jong-un?s lively boys trip in North Korea, the climate protester attack on Stonehenge and Taylor Swift?s private jet, and Louisiana?s new bill blurring the lines of church and state. Plus, Michael Kosta stops by to evaluate whether Republicans can handle the moral standards of the Ten Commandments. Jordan Klepper also heads to the battleground state of Wisconsin for Trump's first campaign rally as an official convict, but of course, even a guilty verdict isn't gonna stop MAGA heads from MAGA-ing. And Emmy Award-winning actor, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, talks about his character?s evolution on the upcoming season of ?The Bear.? He discusses how he gets a chance to mouth off as Cousin Richie, his chemistry with the cast, and how he?s preparing for his role as The Thing in Marvel?s upcoming ?Fantastic Four.?

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On Mondays, Jon Stewart hosts The Daily Show, but now on Thursdays, he hosts The Weekly Show ? a new podcast featuring in-depth conversations exploring some of the biggest threats to our democracy. In this episode, Jon addresses the backward slide of reproductive rights in America. Joining him are NYU Law professor Melissa Murray, who also co-hosts the Strict Scrutiny podcast, as well as Jessica Valenti, founder of AbortionEveryDay.com and author of the forthcoming book, ?Abortion: Our Bodies, Their Lies, and the Truths We Use to Win.? Catch new episodes of The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart every Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts.

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Desi Lydic and Ronny Chieng report on the Boston Celtics? record 18th NBA Championship win, which they?ll be celebrating in Miami? Plus, in a special edition of Indecision 2024, Desi and Ronny go behind the campaigns of rage-baiting candidates like Senate hopeful Royce White, who?s turned the race into an episode of ?Jerry Springer,? and Valentina Gomez, who hopes to become Secretary of State in Missouri by burning books and yelling at gays. Josh Johnson joins to suggest alternative career opportunities for these out-there candidates. Then ?Quon (Marlon Wayans) sits down with Nathan Wade on ?Choppin? It Up With ?Quon? to grill the former Trump prosecutor on the affair with Fani Willis that derailed the case. And actor and star of Netflix?s ?3 Body Problem,? Rosalind Chao, discusses Ronny?s strange texting habits, Eastern vs. Western sci-fi tropes, ?3 Body Problem? as a glimpse into our ill-fated future, and coaching Ronny on how to nail the American accent by repeating ?I hate myself.?

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Trump called the RNC host city of Milwaukee a horrible place and is now trying to pass the insult off as a concern about crime. Jon Stewart digs into the Right's fear-mongering obsession: crime in big cities. Republicans want you to believe that "lawless" Democrats are to blame, but when it comes to Democrat-run city crime, it turns out the guns are coming from red states. And Protestant minister, social activist, and Yale Divinity School professor Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II discusses his latest book, ?White Poverty: How Exposing Myths About Race and Class Can Reconstruct American Democracy.? Barber talks about the staggering statistics of poverty in America which have long been misrepresented, the need for politicians to pay attention to this huge portion of the population and mobilizing poor and low wage people of every race to vote, and leading the June 29th Mass Poor People?s & Low-Wage Workers? Assembly and Moral March on Washington D.C.

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Charlamagne Tha God goes Behind the Show to unpack his recent ?In My Opinion? piece with TDS writer, Ashton Womack, on the Democrats' messaging problem. He also discusses the actual spectrum of conservatism within the Black community, how the media twists his words, and the genius of of ?The Boondocks? creator, Aaron McGruder, who is featured in Charlamagne?s new book, ?Get Honest or Die Lying: Why Small Talk Sucks.?

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Jon Stewart, Desi Lydic, Michael Kosta, Ronny Chieng, and Jordan Klepper talk about their unique shared experience hosting The Daily Show in this Emmys FYC panel moderated by entertainment journalist Matt Belloni. The crew discusses how the landscape has changed since Jon's first era at the show, what a typical day behind the scenes looks like, their most-asked audience question, and more.

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Jon Stewart highlights how corporate America only cares about money and its overtures toward marginalized communities are mostly performative. Plus, Jordan Klepper covers Hunter Biden's guilty verdict, Justice Alito's wife, Martha-Ann Alito, fighting Pride flags with her own flags, and Governor Kathy Hochul's decision to scrap New York congestion pricing.

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Jordan Klepper reports on Biden?s G7 Summit trip to Italy, Trump's first Capitol visit since January 6 and Grace Kuhlenschmidt offers a woman's perspective on the Supreme Court's vote to protect access to the abortion pill. Also, actor and musician, Maya Hawke, sits down with discusses her role in Disney's "Inside Out 2" and her new album "Chaos Angel." She reveals how she tapped into her own feelings to portray Anxiety, growing up with performer parents, and the different ways audiences can interpret her song "Hang in There."

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Jordan Klepper reports on Fox News and the GOP's conspiratorial reactions to Hunter Biden?s felony conviction and why Nathan?s Hot Dog Eating Contest is barring its world champ, Joey Chestnut. Plus, Desi Lydic weighs in on the Republican Party?s perennial unhappiness. Charlamagne Tha God also stops by to argue that Democrats need to be more direct in their messaging if they want to win. And Jeremy O. Harris, playwright of the critically acclaimed ?Slave Play,? discusses his directorial debut with the new HBO documentary ?Slave Play. Not a Movie. A Play? and how he used the film as a platform for ?theater supremacy.? 

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Jordan Klepper tackles the Hunter Biden guilty verdict as well as Justice Samuel Alito's wife, Martha-Ann Alito, caught on tape planning to fight Pride flags with more flags. Michael Kosta reveals how Governor Kathy Hochul's decision to scrap New York congestion pricing might have had something to do with the "Diner Effect." And Americans are turning their 2024 election fatigue into the latest fetish: political humiliation. From a Dominatrix specializing in shaming liberals to getting turned on by confederate bikinis, sex experts break down the fetishization of Trump, Biden, and the political landscape. Plus, award-winning actor Kevin Bacon discusses his legendary acting career and latest films, ?Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F? and ?MaXXXine.? They talk about fearlessly playing villains, starring alongside the hilarious Eddie Murphy, and 80s horror films as thinly veiled morality tales. 

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Jon Stewart rips off the mask of corporate ?values? and examines how corporations will perform caring about issues like DEI, climate change, or patriotism, as long as it means bigger profits, and how quickly they backtrack on those moral stands when it no longer suits their bottom line. Jon is also joined by basketball analyst, host, ESPN reporter, and NY Knicks Radio analyst, Monica NcNutt, who breaks down her viral debate with Stephen A. Smith about Caitlin Clark and the WNBA. She discusses the larger underlying issues of gender, race, and class that impact the way people talk about women?s basketball as well as the WNBA?s journey to this moment of boosted popularity and what new fans of the league should know about the women who have spent the last 30 years building it.

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Jon Stewart visits the Ears Edition to fill us in on his brand-new podcast, The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart, and chats with showrunner/writer/EP, Jen Flanz, and Co-EP/writer, Zhubin Parang, to preview TDS coverage of this summer?s RNC and DNC conventions. They also take a fan question from social media and it?s a classic: which would you rather fight, 1 Jordan Klepper-sized-duck or 50 duck-sized-Jordan Kleppers? Listen to The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts.

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Ronny Chieng sits with Emmy-nominated comedian, Joel Kim Booster, to discuss the new Netflix documentary, "Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution," and the lasting impact queer comedy has made on culture. And Marlon Wayans returns to The Daily Show to chat with Ronny about his new comedy special, "Good Grief," the advice he has for younger comedians, and how he gets away with making fun of other comics.

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Jon implores the media to report on actual evidence from Trump?s trial rather than perpetuating hypotheticals about what the verdict means for America. Plus Ronny Chieng discusses Trump seeking revenge on Hillary Clinton for his guilty verdict, Marjorie Taylor Green cancelling New York, and what happened when an Amazonian tribe started using the Internet.

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Ronny Chieng looks at Biden's trip to France to honor D-Day, Trump's VP vetting process, and Ron DeSantis and the GOP waging war on Pride month. Nobody shows the American flag more love than Trump does, but now you can, too. The Trump Love Flag is ready for your ultimate salute. Plus, conservative attorney George Conway sits down with Ronny to discuss the criminal and civil cases against Trump, how the former president influenced him to leave the Republican party, and offers advice for Americans going into the upcoming election.

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Ronny Chieng shares the latest news on Trump?s felony conviction, which has him seeking revenge on Hillary Clinton. Plus, Troy Iwata provides updates on an Amazonian tribe ruined by Elon Musk?s Starlink internet. This week on Sports War, Jordan Klepper and Ronny spar over Caitlin Clark?s WNBA rookie season, the tallest nepo baby to ever be drafted by the NBA, and a hot dog-eating champ who?s finally gotten full. Also, Emmy-nominated writer, actor and comedian Joel Kim Booster joins Ronny to discuss the Netflix documentary ?Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution?, which explores the history of queer comedy and its impact on social change. 

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Ronny Chieng dives into President Biden?s executive order to close the border ahead of the election and Desi Lydic joins Ronny to discuss North Korea sending trash balloons to South Korea. Conspiracy theorist Kevin Matthew Kelp (Michael Kosta) pulls back the curtain to expose America?s age-old spy recruitment system: Spelling Bees. Plus, Comedian Marlon Wayans joins Ronny Chieng to discuss his new comedy special ?Good Grief.? They discuss honoring his late parents? memories and processing grief through laughter.

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Jon Stewart breaks down the response to Trump's guilty verdict from Joe Biden and the media, as well as the GOP's vow for revenge and hypocritical complaint about Democrats pursuing "political prosecutions." Plus, Jon pleads with the media to act a little more like the court system and examine evidence and reach conclusions, instead of wildly speculating on future realities. Also, Former Republican Colorado Representative Ken Buck joins Jon to discuss his early resignation from Congress and why he doesn?t align with the principles of the MAGA wing of the Republican Party. 

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