The Daily Show: Ears Edition

Charlamagne Tha God discusses Trump's town hall with Sean Hannity and calls for Joe Biden to step aside for the 2024 election. Plus, Ronny Chieng and Michael Kosta debate on Taylor Swift's latest honor, Time's Person of the Year. And you've probably seen presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy on your TikTok feeds or on TV talking about banning TikTok, and asked yourself, "Who is this skinny kid with a funny last name?" Buckle up, because there are A LOT of answers to that question, and they can all be found in this Dailyshowography of Vivek Ramaswamy. Plus, Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin talks to Charlamagne Tha God about his journey from a kid who barely got through high school to becoming a billionaire entrepreneur, the work he’s done for probation and parole reform as the co-founder of REFORM Alliance, and his reputation as the Notorious H.U.G.

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The Daily Show remembers television pioneer, Norman Lear. In this 2014 Daily Show appearance, Norman talks with Jon Stewart about the premiere of 'All in the Family,' the one line of dialogue the network wanted removed, and why he pushed back. He also recalls his first big break and how he remembers crying because he thought Jerry Lewis messed up one of his sketches. Jon and Norman also discuss how Norman became an icon for the free speech movement, and what being an American means to him. Plus, Jon thanks Norman for raising him with his groundbreaking television shows.

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Charlamagne Tha God handles new fears of a Trump second term and George Santos's Cameo debut, and Desi Lydic reacts to a 70-year-old Ugandan woman giving birth. Plus, 2024 is going to suck, so before that nightmare begins, take a moment with Lewis Black to appreciate everything good that happened in 2023. And actor, writer, and comedian Robin Thede discusses playing a Christmas figurine in "Candy Cane Lane," trying to make Tracee Ellis Ross and Eddie Murphy break character on set, and which sketch she's most proud of from "A Black Lady Sketch Show."

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Charlamagne Tha God tackles Congress voting George Santos out and Felicity Huffman discussing her college admissions scandal. Plus, Ronny Chieng, Desi Lydic, and Michael Kosta weigh in on Gavin Newsom and Ron DeSantis's fiery debate. Charlamagne then checks out people's Spotify Wrapped to see what's on everyone's playlist. Also, bestselling author S.A. Cosby shares why he decided to keep writing thrillers despite getting 63 rejections and explains how writing the novel “All the Sinners Bleed” differed from writing for the Audible Original “Brokedown Prophets.”

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In this podcast exclusive, former Daily Show correspondent John Oliver sits down with longtime Daily Show editor, Mark Paone, for a look back at John's most memorable Daily Show field pieces. They discuss the infamous field piece where John Oliver broke his nose, the advice that Stephen Colbert gave to all new correspondents, and their all-time favorite field piece.

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The Daily Show jumps back in time to this day in 2013. Jon Stewart covers the war on Christmas, politicians' attempts to embrace the spirit of the holiday, and the RNC's tweets on Rosa Parks ending racism. Plus, Jon sits with Jared Leto to discuss his movie "Dallas Buyers Club."

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Comedian Michelle Wolf takes over as The Daily Show guest host this week! She chats with her high school peer, Tony-nominated actress Da'vine Joy Randolph, to talk about her role as Mary in "The Holdovers." Also, Michelle sits with comedian, Eric Andre, to discuss his book "Dumb Ideas" and how he prepared for "The Eric Andre Show." 

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Michelle Wolf responds to the latest news including Elon Musk telling boycotting advertisers to go f**k themselves, France banning smoking at various outdoor locations, and Ronny Chieng and Michael Kosta join to discuss Henry Kissinger’s death. Ever wondered why childbirth is so expensive? It’s because like everything in America, healthcare is a business and hospitals look at the uterus like it's an ATM. Michelle Wolf tackles the U.S.’s birthing industrial complex in the latest “Long Story Short.” And Dr. Stuart Fischbein, a community-based practicing obstetrician and co-host of the Birthing Instincts podcast, discusses how hospital birthing practices can be counterintuitive to natural childbirth functions, both out of fear and out of financial interest, and Michelle Wolf shares her own experience doing a home birth.

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Michelle Wolf covers George Santos refusing to resign despite facing expulsion as well as Nikki Haley picking up an endorsement from the Koch brothers. Plus, Grace Kuhlenschmidt joins Michelle to discuss all things Buy Buy Baby. Why saddle your kids with debt when you can saddle them with debt AND a horse? Michelle Wolf is here to sell you an upgraded reverse mortgage with AGG (American Geriatric Grift). And MSNBC host Mehdi Hasan speaks on the need for human empathy during the Israel-Hamas conflict, and how his goal in covering the war has been to platform as many voices as possible. He also discusses how his book “Win Every Argument” is meant to provide people with skills and rhetorical tricks and techniques to push back against the bullies, bigots, and gas lighters who have taken over our public square.

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Michelle Wolf covers the latest stories, including Trump's "moderate" abortion campaign, UAE's plan to pitch oil and gas deals at the United Nations Climate Conference, and Red Lobster's Endless Shrimp disaster (featuring Ronny Chieng). Plus, a rant on Fox News's Jesse Watters. Grace Kuhlenschmidt meets up with astrophysicist Joshua Spodek to see what “living off the grid” in Manhattan really means, and if she can go electricity-free for 24 hours herself. And Tony-nominated actress Da’Vine Joy Randolph discusses how her love of cooking helped her get into the role of Mary in “The Holdovers,” how hard it was to channel a Boston accent, and how she’d love to star in a biopic one day.

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Michelle Wolf covers sexual assault allegations against Diddy, Eric Adams, and Jamie Foxx just before the expiration of New York's Adult Survivors Act. She also takes on a new law banning height and weight discrimination in NYC, King Charles benefitting off of dead Brits, and space travel leading to erectile dysfunction with Michael Kosta. What is the opposite of a Karen? What's the most white woman thing to do? Can men be Karens? Michelle Wolf investigates whether or not white women deserve such a bad reputation. And comedian Eric André discusses why writing “Dumb Ideas” almost felt like a prank on himself, how his extreme transformations for “The Eric André Show” have affected his personal and intimate life, and why he would love to leave America some day. 

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The Daily Show jumps back in time to this day in 2012: host Jon Stewart covers employee protests at Wal-Mart during the Thanksgiving weekend and Twinkie production was suspended after Hostess Brands declared bankruptcy and ceased operations. Warren Buffett and financial journalist Carol Loomis discuss the American tax code and their book "Tap Dancing to Work." Buffett also argues that he should pay higher taxes and shouldn't be treated like a bald eagle.

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Ronny Chieng guest hosts and sits with former Daily Show correspondent John Oliver who discussed the difficulty of doing comedy in America as an immigrant and remembers the time he offered Ronny words of advice as he began his correspondent career. Next, guest host Dulcé Sloan sits with author and illustrator Vashti Harrison to chat about the personal experiences that led her to writing and illustrating the picture book “Big” and the reason Dulcé Sloan believes there needs to be an “adult” version of the book.

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“First of all, I'm a good person. Okay? So you know for fact that I pick sweet potato. Because ain't no way on God's blue marble that I am going to be eating something that people carve faces to.” - Dulcé Sloan

“I've never had a bad pumpkin pie, mainly because they've been store bought. But I have had some homemade pumpkin pies that were good.” - Josh Johnson

It’s sweet potato pie vs. pumpkin pie this week on Hold Up with Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan and writer Josh Johnson.

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Daily Show Host Jon Stewart recounts the trials and tribulations of gathering with family for Thanksgiving and how Thanksgiving has been overtaken by Black Friday. Then, Desi Lydic investigates why we even celebrate Black Friday. And, New Yorkers disprove Ronny Chieng's Thanksgiving opinions. 

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Desi Lydic & Jordan Klepper cover the latest in the news including Binance's CEO pleading guilty, Biden's cord-cutting proposal, and gender equality for crash test dummies. And Is defending Christmas enough to get you on the nice list?  Desi and Jordan head to FOX News All American Christmas tree lighting to investigate the war on Christmas. Plus, Univision had an opportunity to confront Trump on his hardline anti-Latino policies, and instead gave him a glowing review with softball questions. So why is the channel trusted by Latinos pandering to Trump ahead of the 2024 election? John Leguizamo bares it all in a new segment, "In My Opinion." And North Carolina Rep. Jeff Jackson talks to Desi Lydic and Jordan Klepper about combating outrage politics with explainer videos on TikTok and other social media platforms, how some members in Congress treat their jobs as “daily tryouts for the outrageous Olympics,” and why he wants to fight political corruption and gerrymandering as Attorney General of North Carolina.

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Ronny Chieng is at the desk to cover the day's top stories, including talks of a temporary truce in the Middle East, the ousted OpenAI CEO inspiring an employee revolt, and Ozempic's effect on Thanksgiving. Next, Barnaby Durk (Ronny Chieng) has kept schedules for CEOs, titans of industry, and even that NXVIM guy without a problem, but Donald Trump is a whole other beast. Meet the person behind the person, Donald Trump's Official Scheduler. And former Daily Show correspondent John Oliver discusses the difficulty of doing comedy in America as an immigrant, offering Ronny Chieng words of advice as he began his correspondent career and why he enjoys the feeling of being in trouble when it comes to comedy.

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Dulcé Sloan tackles the election of a new Trump-approved president in Argentina, retailers pulling back on self-checkout, and an apartment fire that brought down a bunch of AI girlfriends. Plus, a company recently developed a machine that simulates period cramps, and better believe that the first thing Dulcé Sloan did was hook it up to some men. And Author and illustrator Vashti Harrison chats about the personal experiences that led her to writing and illustrating the picture book “Big”, the color psychology behind her choosing to use pink throughout the book, and the reason Dulcé Sloan believes there needs to be an “adult” version of the book.

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In this podcast exclusive, Leslie Jones and Lenny Marcus unpack Leslie's second week guest hosting The Daily Show, what it was like coming face to face with her MSNBC crush, Steve Kornacki, and how she channels Arsenio Hall and Johnny Carson's interview styles. Plus, she weighs in on the feedback she's been given throughout her career and how she handles feedback.

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The Daily Show jumps in our time machine to when Trevor went LIVE after the Atlanta 2020 Democratic primary debate. Plus, Roy Wood Jr. talks to a panel of Black voters to understand which candidate best understands their needs. And Trevor sits down with MSNBC anchor Alicia Menendez who discusses her new book "The Likeability Trap," and shares her thoughts on the Democratic primary race. 

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Leslie Jones has her second run of guest hosting The Daily Show this week. She sits with WNBA legend, Lisa Leslie, and gives tips on the best ways to handle awkward conversations with relatives on Thanksgiving. Also, Leslie meets her internet boyfriend for the first time, NBC News and MSNBC political correspondent, Steve Kornacki.

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Jordan Klepper and Leslie Jones team up to tackle the day's top stories, including George Santos announcing he won't seek reelection after an ethics report revealed that he used campaign funds on lavish gifts, Biden going from friendly to feisty during China President Xi Jinping's U.S. visit, the Taliban's rollerblade phase, and Andre 3000's new woodwinds album. Leslie Jones asks New Yorkers to dig down deep and say nice things about Ron DeSantis, Putin, Marjorie Taylor Greene and more. And actor and Oscar-winning filmmaker, Taika Waititi, joins Leslie Jones to discuss the true story behind his new film “Next Goal Wins,” the inclusivity of the characters on his show “Our Flag Means Death,” and Taika confirms: he knows how good he looks.

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Leslie Jones covers San Francisco's problematic cleaning spree, USPS's 6.5 billion dollar loss, and Desi Lydic weighs in on the many fights erupting in Congress. As the world is falling apart, Leslie Jones has vowed to set an example and keep calm. Unfortunately, RFK Jr. has other plans. And Olympic champion, Allyson Felix, discusses her favorite track & field event, her fight for maternal protections and who to look out for in the next Olympic Games.

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Leslie Jones discusses SCOTUS's new ethics code, Senator Markwayne Mullin tries to throw down in a Senate hearing, and Dulcé Sloan weighs in on NYC parents filing a petition against non-binary performers in the Macy's Thanksgiving's Day parade. Troy Iwata steps out of his comfort zone and into the cuddle zone to see what this practice is really about. And NBC News & MSNBC national political correspondent, Steve Kornacki, chats with his biggest fan, Leslie Jones, about how he keeps all the facts straight on his ‘Big Board’, what he knows about all 3,143 counties in the U.S., and how he foresees the 2024 election based on current polling. 

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Leslie Jones is back and covering Tim Scott's departure from the Republican race for president, Trump's vow to "root out the vermin within the country," and Michael Kosta chimes in on the bust of a high-end brothel network. This Thanksgiving, don't worry about how to handle your annoying relatives. For $29.99, Leslie Jones will teach you how to shut down awkward conversations. WNBA legend and basketball Hall-of-Famer Lisa Leslie discusses the success of the WNBA and the importance of teaching financial literacy to young athletes, plus she and Leslie Jones bond over tall girl fashion struggles, playing basketball, and overly-competitive games of spades.

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The Daily Show jumps back in time to this day in 2014: host Jon Stewart covers the controversy around purchasing ivory and Minneapolis Mayor, Betsy Hodges, sends news outlets into a frenzy after posing for a picture with a volunteer with "questionable" hand gestures. Also, Jon sits with former Daily Show correspondent Steve Carell to discuss his latest film, "Foxcatcher."

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Sarah Silverman guest hosts The Daily Show for a second time this week. She discusses her lawsuit against AI companies and addresses why it is necessary for artists to protect their work. Also, Sarah sits with Cat Bohannon to discuss how science has overlooked the female body and Margo Price to break down how psychedelics helped her write her latest album, "Strays."

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In this podcast exclusive, Charlamagne tha God and Daily Show producer, David Kibuuka, discuss Charlamagne's week as guest host, Trump's impending Revenge Tour, and the reason he wanted to interview Rep. Nancy Mace and Nikki Haley. Plus, he talks about how he manages anxiety when performing, and why he believes in consciousness over anti-wokeness.

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Desi Lydic and Dulcé Sloan join Sarah Silverman to recap Trump's rally and the latest GOP debate, including Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy's on-stage feud, the candidates' shared love of warmongering, and Tim Scott's girlfriend reveal. And what happens when you give birth to a devil child in a country with a terrible healthcare system? "Rosemary's Co-Pay," coming soon to a hospital near you. Plus, Emmy Award-winning writer, director and producer Judd Apatow discusses what he was up to during the strike, producing the new “Please Don’t Destroy” movie, and what photos he might include in his upcoming book, “Comedy Nerd.”

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Sarah Silverman covers the big election wins for Democrats, and Grace Kuhlenschmidt chimes in on Republicans scrambling to rebrand the pro-life movement in the wake of another state-level vote to protect abortion rights. Chat-GPT is on track to make a billion dollars this year, which is great for them, but not so great for the artists whose work is being used without their credit, consent, or payment. Sarah Silverman digs into why many artists, herself included, are suing AI companies in this week's Long Story Short. Plus, Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and author Margo Price joins Sarah to discuss how psychedelic experiences led her to quitting alcohol and writing her latest album, “Strays,” what it’s like to be a liberal in the country world, and how writing her memoir “Maybe We’ll Make it” differed from creating music.

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Sarah Silverman covers RFK Jr.'s three-way race with Biden and Trump, orcas sinking another yacht, and Ronny Chieng chimes in on WeWork's bankruptcy. Smoking pot is now legal in NYC, but is it still cool? Sarah hits the streets to find out how New Yorkers have changed their weed habits and checks out one of NYC's newest licensed dispensaries. Plus, Cat Bohannon, researcher and New York Times Bestselling author of "Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution,” stops by to discuss some of the crazy ways the female body has evolved to survive reproduction, why the female body has historically been left out of biological and medical research, and how men can actually live longer, healthier lives without testicles.

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Sarah Silverman reports on Donald Trump finally taking the stand in court, a woman looking to crash her car into a Jewish school mistakenly crashing into a building owned by Black Israelites, and Michael Kosta weighs in on Mike Johnson endorsing anti-porn technology.
Plus, if you've never heard of new House Speaker Mike Johnson, you're not alone. Save yourself a Google search by watching The Daily Showography of Mike Johnson. And artist-entrepreneur Joel Madden discusses what it’s like having to critique tattoos on the reality competition series “Ink Master,” reflects on the meaning behind Good Charlotte's song "Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous," and why it was important for him as a musician to create VEEPS, a streaming platform for live concerts and comedy.

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The Daily Show jumps in our time machine and heads back to the day after the United States elected its first Black president, Barack Obama, into office in 2008. Host Jon Stewart covers this historic political moment before John Oliver joins to report on his search for the new White House pet. Also, Jon sits with Fox News Sunday host Chris Wallace to discuss the network's response to the momentous occasion and Wallace’s thoughts on seeing a Black man elected president.

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Charlamagne Tha God sat down with the Representative for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District Nancy Mace about dropping out of the same high school as Charlamagne, what she finds intriguing about Trump VP speculation, and her thoughts on a Biden impeachment. Plus, Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley discusses her thoughts on term limits, how she hopes to get young voters behind her candidacy, and why she doesn’t want to talk about labels. 

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In this podcast exclusive, Desus Nice and Daily Show writer Ashton Womack discuss Desus' week as guest host: covering DJ Envy's fraud allegations, the transition from a comedy duo to a solo career, and why it was important to showcase New York culture. He also takes a moment to address the haters. 

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Charlamagne Tha God handles the latest news, including Don Jr. testifying in his father's fraud trial and birds with racist namesakes getting renamed. Plus, Grace Kuhlenschmidt chimes in on George Santos surviving the House's expulsion vote. Then, Charlamagne Tha God breaks down why America isn’t backing Biden in the polls for president 2024 in the latest Long Story Short. And Author Doug Melville chats with Charlamagne Tha God about what inspired him to write “Invisible Generals” about the untold story of America’s first Black generals, why he encourages other to go out and get their own family stories to take control of the narrative, and how Americans can help better honor their veterans without glorifying war.

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Charlamagne Tha God dives in on the biggest stories of the day, including FBI director Christopher Wray's warning on the rise of anti-Semitism & Islamophobia in the United States, Chris Broussard's slip-up commenting on James Harden's trade to the LA Clippers, and Desi Lydic's take on the "booty patrol" van impersonating law enforcement. Plus, Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley sat down with Charlamagne Tha God to discuss her call for a new generational leader and what that says about Donald Trump, how she hopes to get young voters behind her candidacy and why she doesn’t want to talk about labels…and possibly wearing heels higher than Ron DeSantis at the next debate.

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Charlamagne Tha God tackles the day’s biggest stories, including Eric Adams asking New Yorkers for help with the migrant crisis, Biden’s sweeping executive order on AI, and Troy Iwata and Ronny Chieng taking on Ron DeSantis and his boot lifts. Plus, Michael Kosta travels to Santa Fe for a first-hand look at how some realtors are turning to ghostbusters for help with selling houses. And Klutch Sports Group founder & CEO Rich Paul discusses his upbringing and bestselling memoir “Lucky Me,” why it’s important to him to better educate players and family on and off the court, and whether his shooting game really is on par with the pros.

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Charlamagne Tha God discusses the biggest stories of the day, including Mike Pence ending his presidential campaign, Dean Phillips challenging Biden's campaign, California Governor Gavin Newsom bodychecking a child while playing basketball, and Michael Kosta chimes in on Mike Johnson's Biblical roots. Charlamagne Tha God then asks New Yorkers about political stereotypes, their most unexpected views, and how they would describe his political leaning. And Representative for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District Nancy Mace chats with Charlamagne Tha God about dropping out of the same high school, why she trusts the new House Speaker, Mike Johnson, despite not sharing the same views, and what she finds intriguing about Trump VP speculation.

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Desus Nice kicked off his guest host week with headlines about the House speaker race and DJ Envy's potential involvement in a real estate Ponzi scheme. He also hits the streets of NYC to ask "what makes a true New Yorker," and sits down with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Grammy-nominated rapper D Smoke. Here are the best moments from Desus' week as guest host.

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In this podcast exclusive, Michael Kosta and Daily Show writer Kat Radley unpack Kosta's week as the first guest host back after the show's long hiatus. They discuss what it was like trying to unpack the Israel-Palestine conflict, the biggest difference between being a host and a correspondent, and why he felt passionately about covering America's plastic water bottle problem in his installment of "Long Story Short."

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Desus Nice chats about the latest news, including Clarence Thomas not reporting a $250,000 forgiven loan on his tax returns and New York having one of the lowest bullying rates in the country, and Ronny Chieng chimes in on the list of worst first dates according to women. Desus then dives into the trend of billionaire franchise owners building stadiums that cost taxpayers lots of money, and for little benefit, in this week’s Long Story Short. Also, Grammy-nominated rapper D Smoke stops by to talk about his experience collaborating with his brother SiR on their latest single “Work Hard Play Hard,” how working as a public school teacher informed his new YA novel, and his advice for new artists.

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Desus Nice takes on the day’s biggest stories, including new House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Georgia restaurant’s “Bad Parenting Fee,” and Michael Kosta and Grace Kuhlenschmidt weigh in on Jay-Z’s response to the “Lunch with Jay-Z or $500,000" question. Also, you might think you’re killing every spotted lanternfly in sight because they’re an invasive species, but that’s just what THEY want you to believe. Truth-seeker Kevin Matthew Kelp (A.K.A. Michael Kosta) is on a mission to find out the real puppet master behind the spotted lanternfly bugspiracy. And two-time WNBA champion for the Las Vegas Aces, Sydney Colson, discusses the playful sibling-like rivalry between her and her teammates, the increasing visibility of the WNBA, and her unscripted comedy series, “The Syd + TP Show.”

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Desus Nice discusses the latest news, including Tom Emmer joining and quitting the House Speaker race, an off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot trying to crash a plane mid-flight, and DJ Envy's potential involvement in a real estate Ponzi scheme. Lewis Black then gives his honest assessment of the latest reality show craze, "The Golden Bachelor,” before bestselling author Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah shares the inspiration behind his first novel, “Chain-Gang All-Stars,” the reason he chose to have a Black woman protagonist, and his desire to inspire others to be more compassionate about abolishing the prison system.

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Desus Nice handles the latest in the news including Taylor Swift's secret handshake with Brittany Mahomes, leaked audio of Sheila Jackson berating staffers, the House Speaker race heating up, and a man faking 20 heart attacks to get out of paying the bill. The die-hard Bronx native then hits the streets of NYC to ask "what makes a true New Yorker?" Is it the hospital you're born in, or is it your go-to bodega order? And Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stops by to explain the Republican House Speaker mess, the importance of creating an easier path to citizenship for immigrants, and whether she still loves her job.

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What is the movie genre known as Black horror and how has the Black experience been portrayed over time in these films? Daily Show writer Ashton Womack, filmmaker and executive producer of Shudder’s "Horror Noire" documentary, Tananarive Due, author and screenwriter Steven Barnes, and author and educator Dr. Robin R. Means Coleman join Roy Wood Jr. to discuss the history and evolution of Black representation in film, specifically in the genre of Black horror.

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The Daily Show jumps in our time machine and heads back to this day in 2013: the nation is in the middle of a Republican-caused government shutdown and the Democrats have just botched the nationwide rollout of Obamacare. Host Jon Stewart recaps the failed launch before diving deep into HealthCare.gov’s glitches and issues with John Oliver. Stewart then celebrates the legalization of same-sex marriage in New Jersey, recapping a wedding ceremony officiated by a very excited Cory Booker. Alan Greenspan then joins Jon to discuss his new book "The Map and the Territory" and the lessons learned in the years since the Great Recession. 

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It's The Daily Show's first week back, with Michael Kosta as guest host! Here are some of his funniest headline moments from the week, his take on solving America's plastic water bottle problem, and highlights from his interviews with Ian Bremmer, Emily Oster, Rhiannon Giddens, and Jordan Jonas.

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In this podcast exclusive, Jordan Klepper and Supervising Producer Ian Berger give us a behind the scenes look at Jordan's latest run-in with Trump supporters after six months off the trail. Do Trump supporters care about ANY of his indictments? What new conspiracies are bubbling up? Klepper also dishes on what didn't make it into the final cut and what rally he hopes to hit up next!

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Ronny Chieng & Michael Kosta tackle the latest news including Trump’s former lawyer, Sidney Powell’s plea deal, AI technology developed by researchers at the University of Kentucky that reads ancient scrolls, and The Daily Show’s Troy Iwata discusses the Scholastic Book Fair’s decision to create a separate section for race and gender books. Ever wonder about the man behind Joe Biden’s iconic whisper? Meet Nolan Peacock (Michael Kosta), Sr. Whisper Advisor. And wilderness guide & self-reliance expert Jordan Jonas discusses how he developed the skillset to win season six of “Alone”, his personal connection with nature and conservation and why building a fire is the most important survival skill.

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Michael Kosta discusses the day's biggest news, including President Biden landing in Israel, day two of the House Speaker vote, and a televised yule log fire mistaken for an apartment fire that might also be a stalker situation. People think Americans are gun nuts, but what they really are is bottled water nuts. Michael Kosta dives deep into the U.S.'s obsession with plastic water bottles and how harmful they are to the environment. And Grammy-winning singer and composer Rhiannon Giddens discusses the cultural importance of the banjo in American history, the collaborative work that went into her Pulitzer-winning opera, “Omar,” and the tragic story of Kalief Browder that inspired her song, “Another Wasted Life.”

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Michael Kosta breaks down the chaotic vote for Speaker of the House, Biden's trip to Israel, and the discovery of the world's hottest pepper with the help of Ronny Chieng. California has turned drugs into medicine, raisins into people, and now bees into...fish? Michael Kosta heads to the Golden State to talk to environmentalist, Serena Jepson, to find out why the state has classified bees as fish. And economist, pregnancy and parent data expert and bestselling author, Emily Oster, discusses how data can help parents feel more relaxed by focusing on the things within their control and realizing their shared experiences with other parents.

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Michael Kosta tackles the Israel-Hamas War, an imposed gag order on Donald Trump, and Taylor Swift’s fans going to see “The Eras Tour Movie” in droves (with a little help from Desi Lydic). Plus, Jordan Klepper returns to the Trump Trail and President & founder of Eurasia Group & GZERO Media, Ian Bremmer, discusses the Israel-Hamas War, how social media is fueling anger and hatred, and makes the case why America may be the one country that can make a difference short, medium, and long term to reduce suffering in the region.

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Daily Show correspondent Michael Kosta is an expert at saying he's an expert. He takes his expertise to the NYC streets to talk about current events. Also, Kosta helps us learn more about the anatomy of the clitoris and vasectomy procedures. Be sure to catch Kosta hosting The Daily Show, all new, tomorrow!

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The Daily Show jumps in our time machine to head back to this day in 2008: it's the month leading up to the 2008 election and Jon Stewart looks at coordinated attacks by the McCain/Palin campaign to instill fear against a possible Obama election. Aasif Mandvi talks about why a voter calling Obama an Arab or Muslim shouldn’t be an insult, and former White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer talks about his concerns with Barack Obama and why he likes Sarah Palin.

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The Daily Show highlights the growth in African artists taking over the American Music scene. Trevor Noah chats with DJ and music producer Black Coffee to discuss what he believes are the keys to his success. Also, Trevor chats with Burna Boy and Davido to discuss the growth of Afrobeat and the ways their music touches folks in the States and back in Nigeria.

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Former Daily Show correspondent Aasif Mandvi explores Southern voter suppression laws with the late Congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis and a North Carolina GOP executive who is forthright with his true feelings and political motivations. Also, Aasif joins Jon Stewart to discuss the racist backlash to Nina Davuluri winning Miss America and the disastrous environmental waste and controversial GMO crop developments coming out of the mysterious Simplot corporation.

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Melania Trump: Donald’s third wife and America’s First Lady. From hating Christmas to tone-deaf fashion choices to Melania body doubles, here’s a look back at her time in the White House. 

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Trevor looks at the ways Black people are kept from therapy by racial inequalities in diagnosing mental illness, a lack of Black therapists and stigma from within the Black community. Trevor also sits with mental health advocate Taraji P. Henson, who talks about her charitable initiative providing free virtual therapy sessions for underserved communities, and musical artists Big Sean and Miguel offer insights into their own mental health struggles. 

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Trevor unpacks the Columbus Day debate and whether it's honoring a genocidal colonialist or erasing history. In the field, Michael Kosta explores the conflict between wealthy Hamptons dwellers and the Shinnecock, an indigenous tribe nearby, and Aasif Mandvi reports on Native American sports mascots. Also, actor Jason Momoa discusses "Gather," his documentary about Native American communities' fight to reclaim their food and land.

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How is pizza helping to rehabilitate people in jail? Daily Show correspondent Ronny Chieng, segment director Sebastian DiNatale, and Chef Bruno Abate join host Roy Wood Jr. to discuss Recipe for Change, a pizza-making program for people in Chicago’s Cook County Jail. The group also delves into America’s mass incarceration crisis, and debates why deep dish pizza is trash. 

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The Daily Show jumps in our time machine to head back to this day in 2015: host Trevor Noah covers Ben Carson's plan to limit mass shootings in America and protect Second Amendment rights. Also, Daily Show correspondent Ronny Chieng reports on updates in the development of virtual reality platforms and Trevor sits with film director Evgeny Afineevsky to discuss his Netflix documentary "Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom."

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Frequent Daily Show guest Samuel L. Jackson sits with Jon to talk about the one time he got caught in a subway car, the fun behind filming with special effects, and how he keeps track of the movies he's been in over the years. He also sits with Trevor to discuss what it felt like to retrace his roots back to Gabon, Africa.

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In one of the most memorable Daily Show takedowns, Jon Stewart interviews Jim Cramer, the host of CNBC's "Mad Money," after a highly publicized week-long criticism of CNBC. Stewart grills the financial pundit about his responsibility as a "financial expert" and urges him to take on a more investigative role rather than accepting information given to him by corporations. Jon also shows Jim some old footage from Cramer's hedge fund days where he admits to the ease of manipulating markets. Lastly, Jon implores Cramer to rethink his strategy of finance entertainment when people's livelihoods are on the line.

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From moderate governor, to flip-flopping presidential candidate, to Santos-chastising Senator, Willard Mitt Romney has binders full of courage. Jon Stewart covers Romney's 2012 presidential run with special guests Jason Jones and John Oliver. Trevor Noah recaps Sen. Romney's decision to vote for Trump's impeachment and Chelsea Handler covers Romney's special SOTU message for Rep. George Santos. 

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Every now and then, Daily Show guests like to hang out after their interview and let the audience ask them questions. Here are some of the best moments where guests crashed Between the Scenes, featuring Anna Kendrick, John Legend, and Oprah Winfrey.

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Former Daily Show correspondent Mo Rocca scours the globe for the big and important stories that would otherwise go untold. Mo meets America’s most preeminent porn librarian, Britain’s most laid back football hooligan, an Oregon town riddled with pinochle debauchery, and a man committed to the singular mission of taking down a local clothing store. He also sits down with Jon to discuss the subjective nature of scoring in sports and chats with Trevor about presidential pets and the interesting people he profiles in his latest book, “Mobituaries.”

For more Mo Rocca, listen to his podcast "Mobituaries" — each episode covers his favorite dearly departed people and things worthy of their overdue moment in the spotlight. Listen now https://link.chtbl.com/TDSMobits

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USC junior Princess Isis Lang started the Cardinal Divas of ‘SC, the school’s new majorette dance team, for her and other Black women on campus. After a video of the team went viral on Twitter, critics didn’t agree with her bringing something rooted in HBCU culture to a predominantly white institution. Host Roy Wood Jr. sits with host of “The HBCU Band Experience” podcast, Dr. Christy A. Walker, and star of Lifetime’s Bring It!, Dianna Williams, to discuss the challenges of creating safe Black spaces on predominantly white college campuses.

Original air date: December 6, 2022

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The Daily Show travels back to this day in 2015. Pundits across cable news do their best to distort the meaning behind Black Lives Matter which continues to call out racism and bias in America’s police departments. Jordan Klepper and Roy Wood Jr. take to the field to answer once and for all: are cops racist? Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a state dinner in Washington with President Obama. And Chris Christie, seeking the Republican nomination for President, discusses what it’s like communicating his presidential platform on a crowded GOP debate stage.

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The Daily Show looks back at President Trump’s mismanagement of the longest government shutdown in American history.

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Trevor Noah debuted as Daily Show host on this day in 2015. In his first episode, Trevor discusses Pope emojis and John Boehner, interviews Kevin Hart, and gives a nod to Jon Stewart. He also introduces a new correspondent, Roy Wood Jr., who discusses NASA's discovery of water on Mars.

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Sean Hannity: Fox News host, infamous hypocrite and Trump’s pillow talk buddy. Jon Stewart takes a look at the Hate Hannity Hotline, and is forced to watch Sean Hannity's entire show before hearing an apology. Trevor unpacks the time Sean Hannity was outed as Michael Cohen's secret client and the report that President Trump and Sean Hannity talk on the phone before bedtime every night, creating a disruptive "feedback loop" in the process.

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Heads of state from all over the world gathered in New York last week to take part in the UN General Assembly, an event that often puts geopolitical rivals in the same room. Jon Stewart calls the play-by-play on some of the most infamous recent matchups - Bush vs. Chavez, Obama vs. Ahmadinejad, Gaddafi vs. everyone - and gets insight into the UN’s take on things from Sam Bee. Jordan Klepper then hits the assembly floor to mix it up with diplomats before Trevor Noah shares an inside look at France and Australia’s awkward submarine face-off. 

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Former Daily Show correspondent Olivia Munn discusses the effects of tiger mothering with her own mom and covers how an oil spill is affecting Vietnamese fisherman in the Gulf. Plus, Trevor sits with Olivia to discuss her superhuman role on "The Rook."

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America’s First Ladies have historically been expected to champion social causes, be style icons, and serve as the nation’s matriarch. In this episode, host Roy Wood Jr. sits down with CNN Contributor Kate Andersen Brower, and Daily Show Senior Producer Jeff Gussow to discuss how the role of First Lady has evolved, how they have impacted policy, navigated gender expectations, and shaped history.

Original air date: March 1, 2022

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The Daily Show time travels back to this day in 2008: The Secretary of Treasury had just proposed a $700 billion economic recovery plan to bail out the failing banking industry, causing outrage from American taxpayers. Jon Stewart is joined by John Oliver for an analysis on how dire the situation could get, and President Clinton sits down with Jon to break down why Americans are upset, and what the federal government could be doing instead of writing a blank check to the banks.

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Fall is upon us! Ronny Chieng recounts his favorite things about the season, the correspondents revel in everyone's favorite autumnal treat, and Ed Helms gives us his tips to fatten up for Fall. Plus, Steve Carell gives us his Fall TV picks.

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Trevor Noah and Daily Show correspondent Roy Wood Jr. cover the tactics used to suppress the votes of American citizens, including the Republicans' use of the filibuster to block the Democrats' voting rights bill, and harsher vote-by-mail laws. Plus, Trevor sits with Carol Anderson to discuss the ways voters of color have been disenfranchised. 

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Republicans have opened an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden after months of investigations of his son Hunter Biden's foreign business dealings. Jordan Klepper hit up one final Trump rally before Election Day 2020 to hear what Trump’s supporters think about Hunter Biden’s laptop. Plus, Desi Lydic Foxsplains Hunter Biden, and Trevor recounts the FBI's investigation of Hunter Biden’s taxes and highlights the history of nepotism in the White House.

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The Supreme Court recently blocked a bankruptcy deal that would have given full immunity to the members of the Sackler family who once controlled Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin. Trevor Noah calls out the frustrating contradictions within the initial deal and shares his thoughts on what it would take for the heads of these corporations to be brought to justice. But first, Michael Che tries to get to the bottom of Big Pharma’s role in the opioid epidemic and Trevor covers the ineffective, lobbyist-influenceced solutions brought forward by Congress and then-President Trump. Trevor then discusses the causes, effects, and realities of the opioid crisis with documentary filmmaker Alex Gibney, director of “The Crime of the Century.”

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Senior Latino Correspondent Al Madrigal tackles an array of issues, including: Tucson's Mexican-American studies ban, a general lack of opportunity for Latinos in show business, the cultural differences among Chileans, and which unexpected conservative presidential candidate garners Al Madrigal's nod for the Latino vote.

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Transracial adoption has increased over the years and the experience of being raised by adoptive parents of a different race is not without complications. Host Roy Wood Jr. chats with author of the book All You Can Ever Know, Nicole Chung, and author of the book Surviving the White Gaze, Rebecca Carroll, about their first-hand experiences as transracial adoptees. They discuss their upbringings in predominantly white cities, why adoptive families often don’t talk about race, and their lifelong journey navigating their racial identity.

Original air date: November 1, 2022

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The Daily Show jumps in our time machine to head back to this day in 2008: Lehman Brothers has just collapsed, sending the market into a death spiral and sinking the financial crisis to a new low. Jon Stewart catches us up on this latest economic nightmare, discussing the ever-changing situation with Aasif Mandvi before checking in on the latest presidential campaign-trail spin from Senators Barack Obama, John McCain, Joe Biden, and Governor Sarah Palin. Plus, Jon and Ricky Gervais get into some obscure (and questionable) animal facts.

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Eva Longoria talks about the challenges facing the Latino community right now and how she is unmasking beauty stereotypes. Co-host of "The View" and CNN political commentator Ana Navarro discusses the importance of unity among Latinos and all underrepresented groups, and how Democrats shouldn't take the Latino vote for granted. And Actor and activist Diane Guerrero talks about the need for more representation in Hollywood and the struggles she faced being separated from her immigrant parents at 14.

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Trevor Noah reports on the fight to keep critical race theory in schools and the harmful outcomes of diluting the effects of slavery in the classroom. Also, Trevor sits with New York Times reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones to discuss how "The 1619 Project" aims to depict a more accurate history of America. 

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is meeting with Vladimir Putin this week, but before Putin…there was Trump. Trevor covers the historic nuclear summit meeting between Kim Jong Un and President Trump, who lavished the dictator with praise and gave him a sweetheart diplomatic deal.

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New York is famous for its pizza and no one is prouder of that than Jon Stewart…or more protective. Jon takes on Donald Trump, the entire city of Chicago, and Mayor Bill DeBlasio in his defense of proper pizza etiquette and his mission to cement New York as the pizza capital of America. Grab a slice and strap in for the ride.

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Jon Stewart covers the first of many legislative setbacks in providing funding for 9/11 Responders’ health care services via the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act. While Senate Republicans filibuster the Zadroga Bill, tax cuts are passed for the wealthy while America’s news channels are beat to reporting the story by Al Jazeera. Jon is joined by 9/11 responders Kenny Specht (FDNY), Chris Bowman (NYPD), Ken George (DOT), and heavy equipment operating engineer John Devlin for their reactions and insights on the issue.

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Buffalo Bills safety, Damar Hamlin, went into cardiac arrest during a game. This injury sparked conversations about the safety of football and the ways the NFL protects their players’ well being. Host Roy Wood Jr. sits down with CBS Mornings co-host, Nate Burleson, to discuss their feelings towards the game, the importance of protecting players’ mental health, and the fight for lifetime insurance in the NFL.

Original air date: January 17, 2023

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The Daily Show jumps in our time machine to head back to this day in 2010: Jon Stewart is our host and he sits down with Meghan McCain to discuss her book Dirty, Sexy Politics. Plus, former Daily Show correspondent, Wyatt Cenac, reports on the lack of Supreme Court justices from the borough of Staten Island.

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New York Fashion Week hits the runway this week! Desi does a deep dive unpacking the history of NY Fashion Week, Dulcé talks about cultural appropriation in fashion, and Roy highlights Black trailblazers in the fashion industry. Also, Trevor sits down with iconic fashion designer, Dapper Dan.

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It's the start of a new NFL season! Trevor chats with Daily Show correspondent, Roy Wood Jr, about the dangers of football and highlights the lack of Black head coaches in the NFL. Also, guest host D.L. Hughley sits down with NFL commentator, Dominique Foxworth, to discuss the improvements he's seen in the league over time.

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Desi Lydic narrates The Daily Showography of South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, a man married to the game. Trevor sits down with Lindsey Graham, who wanted anyone but Trump to win the 2016 election. Flash forward to the 2020 election where Graham backed Trump's claims of voter fraud. 

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Trevor Noah and the Daily Show correspondents hold a remote class for children at home to learn about the real issues of the world.

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Beyoncé's impact on music and pop culture is undeniable. The Daily Show dives deep into Queen Bey's global influence. Trevor Noah covers the media freakout over Beyoncé's "Lemonade" album and former correspondent Jessica Williams dissects the political messages in Beyoncé's 2013 Super Bowl Halftime performance. Also, Trevor talks about the time Beyoncé left him starstruck at the Oscars and takes guesses on who he thinks bit Beyoncé at a party.

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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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