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The Daily Show: Ears Edition
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Jon Stewart and The Daily Show News Team cover today's biggest headlines. The “Ears Edition” of The Daily Show features full episodes, extended content, exclusive interviews, and more. The Daily Show: Ears Edition listeners can use discount code "TDS20” for 20% off all The Daily Show products on ParamountShop.com. Watch The Daily Show weeknights on Comedy Central at 11/10c or stream it on Paramount+.
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This Week's News | Jon Stewart on Trump's "Meritocracy" & Desi Lydic on MAGA Moving Iran Goalposts
Today00:49:28Summary readyCatch up on the latest headlines with The Daily Show News Team. Jon Stewart covers Trump horning in on Spain's FIFA World Cup celebration and examines how his administration's DEI-free meritocracy is really going. Desi Lydic weighs in on the president's post-World Cup tariffs on Canada, his newest bout of election fraud claims, the SAVE Act taking cues from Olive Garden, and conservatives moving the goalposts on the war in Iran. Plus, Don Jr. profits mightily from his dad’s presidency but swears he’s not the “cokehead” everyone thinks he is. -- The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central. Stream full episodes on Paramount+ Follow TDS: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryTrump Rails Against Communism at Georgia Rally & Don Jr. Swears He Doesn’t Do Coke | Karolina Wydra
Yesterday00:38:54Summary readyDesi Lydic breaks down Trump’s underwhelming rally in Georgia where he presented his plans to tackle affordability (a term he claims was invented by Democrats) and declared that communism is the worst thing to happen to America--including 9/11. Plus, Don Jr. profits from daddy’s presidency but SWEARS he’s not the “cokehead” the internet thinks he is, and Ronny Chieng affirms the two have never done a line together. Is racism nonexistent in 2026 America? That's what gaslighters in conservative media would have you believe, and they're touting their supposed "Black friends" as proof. In this edition of In My Opinion, Leslie Jones takes apart the absurdity of that claim by drawing on her own experiences as a Black American, explaining that being a good white friend means standing up for Black people, and examining what the tragic death of Mississippi teenager Nolan Wells says about the myth of a post-racist America. Catch Leslie Jones on HGTV's "Roast My Rental." Actor Karolina Wydra tells Desi Lydic the crazy story behind landing her Emmy-nominated role in the hit Apple TV show, “Pluribus,” and marking her return to acting. Plus, Wydra shares how meditation and dream work helped her play Zosia, a character who lives in a hive-mind consciousness with no ego and no fear. -- The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central. Stream full episodes on Paramount+ Follow TDS: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryTrump’s Cabinet Is on TikTok, Conservatives Move Iran Goalposts & TDS Turns 30 |
2d ago00:38:54Summary readyDesi Lydic celebrates The Daily Show’s milestone 30th birthday while conservative media makes excuses for the Iran War turning five months old, with Newsmax's Greg Kelly working overtime to minimize the length of 144 days. Plus, RFK Jr. sets records for measles and diarrhea lettuce while Trump gives himself a pat on the back for reaching number 1 on TikTok, or as he calls it: "Tic Tac." Desi takes a look back at 30 years of unforgettable moments from The Daily Show hosts, correspondents, and contributors as they tackled the most consequential stories of the day, from Bill Clinton's impeachment to COVID to the triumph of Jon Stewart's beloved New York Knicks. Oscar-nominated actor Elliot Page sits down with Desi Lydic to discuss starring in Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey." He talks about noticing Christopher Nolan’s deep commitment to storytelling on the set of "Inception," filming "The Odyssey" amid extreme weather, and working with an extraordinary cast and crew to develop a film that brings people back to theaters. -- The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central. Stream full episodes on Paramount+ Follow TDS: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryTrump Slaps Fiery Tariff on Canada & SAVE Act Takes Voting Cues from Olive Garden | Megan Rapinoe
3d ago00:35:55Summary readyDesi Lydic dives into Trump’s newest claims about election fraud, his aggressive push to pass the SAVE Act, and why the GOP has been endorsing Olive Garden as the world's most secure place to eat. Plus, what in the world could be causing these wildfires in Canada? Whatever it is, Trump’s new Canadian tariffs will surely solve this HOT-button issue. What's the REAL reason behind America's war with Iran? According to spiritual energy expert Marie Major, it all comes down to the simple fact that Iran sits on an ancient underground stargate. Josh Johnson sat down with Major to learn more about this interdimensional portal and its far-reaching implications for the galaxy before finding out how Iran expert and former Obama official Richard Nephew feels about this popular internet theory. Desi sits down with soccer legend, activist, and entrepreneur Megan Rapinoe, who's launching a new podcast called "Why Are You Like This?" The two chat about the World Cup red card scandal and life as a fan after retiring from professional soccer. Plus, Rapinoe talks about her work advocating for equal pay and LGBT rights, how her activism cost her a brand deal, and reframing the term “soccer mom.” -- The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central. Stream full episodes on Paramount+ Follow TDS: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryTrump Crashes Spain's World Cup Moment & Jon Examines Team Trump's “Meritocracy" | Ben Wikler
4d ago00:51:23Summary readyJon Stewart dives into Trump (and his doppelganger) photobombing Spain at the FIFA final, using a primetime presidential speech to rehash his 2020 election conspiracy theories, and how his administration's non-DEI meritocracy is faring amid a rash of T-tests, measles outbreaks, a failed 250th celebration, and an algae-filled reflecting pool. Former chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, Ben Wikler, sits down with Jon to discuss his new book, “This Is The Plan: How to End America’s Meltdown and Save Democracy.” Together, they unravel the story of how Democrats flipped Wisconsin from the gerrymandered Republican stronghold to a state with a Democratic governor, pro-democracy state Supreme Court, and fairer legislative maps. They talk about the strategy behind Wisconsin’s political turnaround, beating Elon Musk’s record-breaking spending in a state Supreme Court race, the importance of WI Democratic Party leaders letting the voters decide the gubernatorial primary race, and what it will take to rebuild the Democratic Party’s power nationally. -- The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central. Stream full episodes on Paramount+ Follow TDS: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryThe Precap | Desi Lydic on Spain's World Cup Triumph, America's Big Diarrhea Week & Canada's Wildfire Smoke
5d ago00:40:54Summary readyThis week's host Desi Lydic sits down with Daily Show writer Kat Radley to preview the week to come, and recap the latest headlines. They chat about accidentally watching "The Odyssey" together on a non-IMAX screen, how America's diarrhea outbreak dominated headlines for an entire week, Trump's threat to tariff Canada in retaliation for wildfire smoke in the U.S., the feel-good story of Jimothy the Raccoon, and The Daily Show’s upcoming 30th anniversary celebrations. Plus, Desi and Kat share their top TV recommendations in another round of Daily Show and Tell. -- The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central. Stream full episodes on Paramount+ Follow TDS: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryChristopher Nolan: The Interview
6d ago00:24:52Summary readyOscar-winning director, writer, and producer Christopher Nolan sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss his new film, "The Odyssey." They talk about "Oppenheimer" paving the way for "The Odyssey" to be made, Nolan's process of constructing movies through diagrams and structures, his embrace of the fantastical while showing respect to the film's source material, and finishing ahead of schedule despite filming with an IMAX camera in three-minute increments. -- CarShield is offering our listeners 20% off with the code TDS at https://CarShield.com/TDS -- The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central. Stream full episodes on Paramount+ Follow TDS: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryThis Week's News | Jon on America's Gerontocracy Crisis & Kosta on Explosive Diarrhea Sweeping U.S.
1w ago00:50:54Summary readyCatch up on the latest headlines with The Daily Show News Team. Jon Stewart dives into America's gerontocracy problem amid the sudden death of Lindsey Graham, Trump's backhanded tribute to the late senator, and how Mitch McConnell somehow managed to outlive his colleague from South Carolina. Michael Kosta comments on Graham's sister being named as his successor, the president's toll war heating up the Strait of Hormuz, and America getting explosive diarrhea from the cyclospora parasite. Plus: Why do corn dogs and Joe Biden eating ice cream have JD Vance all hot and bothered? --Go to https://Quince.com/dailyshow for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. CarShield is offering our listeners 20% off with the code TDS at https://CarShield.com/TDS -- The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central. Stream full episodes on Paramount+ Follow TDS: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryHegseth Announces Testosterone Tests & Vance Fixates on Biden’s Ice Cream Licking | Jake Johnson
1w ago00:41:50Summary readyMichael Kosta digs into the latest D.C. headlines: Trump’s teleprompter operator allegedly made $100K by betting on what the president would say in his speeches, Pete Hegseth is rolling out testosterone tests for America's warriors, and JD Vance gives a whole new meaning to “helicopter parent.” Plus, the VP seems a little too excited about the way Joe Biden eats ice cream. In another edition of Sports War, Desi Lydic and Michael Kosta butt heads over the biggest headlines from the FIFA Men's World Cup: Spain's Lamine Yamal faces off against an Argentina player who once bathed him, a Norway fan refuses to row along with others, and Senegal's team doctor turns out to be a team gynecologist. Actor and producer Jake Johnson sits down with Michael to discuss his new Apple TV comedy film, “The Dink.” They talk about learning the language of tennis and its obsession with legs, coming up in improv with a hunger to work as an actor, giving ridiculous and impractical advice on his podcast “We’re Here to Help,” and the joy of raising his daughters… even if they’re Dodgers fans. -- New customers can save 35% on your first month of subscription by going to https://dosedaily.co/TDS or entering TDS at checkout. CarShield is offering our listeners 20% off with the code TDS at https://CarShield.com/TDS -- The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central. Stream full episodes on Paramount+ Follow TDS: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryAmerica Gets Diarrhea, CDC Has No Money to Help & Iran War Budget Explodes | Molly Shannon
1w ago00:43:50Summary readyAn explosive diarrhea parasite called cyclospora sweeps the nation and premieres on TikTok, Taco Bell prematurely signals responsibility for the spread, America's original budget for the Iran War practically triples, and Michael Kosta highlights the connection between government funding for forever wars and the country's outbreak of forever diarrhea. The Supreme Court recently reaffirmed the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship in a 6-3 ruling, but John Leguizamo is wondering: How was this not a clean sweep? Leguizamo examines the right-wing freakout over the court's decision, from xenophobic fever dreams about pregnant foreigners invading the U.S. to boilerplate conspiracy theories about election plots, in another edition of In My Opinion. Michael sits down with comedy legend and Emmy-nominated actor Molly Shannon to discuss her new Netflix series, “The Hawk.” They get into her close-knit relationship with co-star Will Ferrell, how a traumatic childhood car crash informed her reckless style of physical comedy, and all the odd jobs she had before landing “Saturday Night Live.” Plus, Kosta shares what he took away from Shannon’s powerful memoir and asks what advice she has for young people. -- New customers can save 35% on your first month of subscription by going to https://dosedaily.co/TDS or entering TDS at checkout. CarShield is offering our listeners 20% off with the code TDS at https://CarShield.com/TDS -- The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central. Stream full episodes on Paramount+ Follow TDS: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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