The Daily Show: Ears Edition

As summer movie season kicks off, take a look back at The Daily Show's blockbuster coverage. Stephen Colbert explains that he prefers the trailers to the movies themselves. Jon Stewart interviews MCU stars Samuel L. Jackson and Robert Downey Jr., and pesters George Lucas with Star Wars minutia. Sigourney Weaver visits to explain Avatar before it becomes the biggest movie of all time. Star Wars star Lupita Nyong'o sits down with Trevor Noah to break down being an alien. And Rob Riggle works through his feelings about Steve Carell's blockbuster success. -- 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

Get caught up on all the latest headlines with This Week's News. Jon Stewart celebrates graduation season by giving the class of 2026 advice on how to land a job, Trump-style. Ronny Chieng weighs in on the president's original war plan to reinstall former President Ahmadinejad in Iran, Rep. Thomas Massie's ouster in retaliation for spearheading the release of the Epstein files, and the indictment of 94-year-old Raúl Castro for his alleged crimes in 1996. Plus, Trump may be a little too busy to attend Don Jr.'s wedding. -- 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

Trump's $1.8 billion slush fund for his allies is here, and the line is already forming: the Proud Boys, the MyPillow guy, George Santos, and even the lectern guy! The Department of Justice insists $1.8 billion is an appropriate amount for the fund, and Ronny Chieng does the math to figure out how much money each eligible American will get. Plus, Trump couldn't stop gawking at hot, muscular men at the Coast Guard Academy graduation ceremony, and the president broke the news that he'll probably be a little too busy to attend Don Jr.'s wedding. American history is complicated, filled with milestones eroded by backlash and triumphs marred by moral failure. But there's still one moment in this nation's 250-year history that brings all of us together: the 1992 Olympic Basketball Dream Team! Boom-shaka-laka! “Weird Al” Yankovic, Grammy and Emmy-award winning comedy music legend, talks to Ronny before heading out on his “Bigger and Weirder 2026” tour. The two look back on Yankovic’s decades-spanning career, from learning the accordion at his parents behest, to becoming the biggest-selling comedy recording artist in history with a discography that functions as a time capsule of pop culture. He also discusses his songwriting process for parodies and pastiches of musical style, why he likes to get permission before parodying an artist’s song, the challenges of parodying in 2026, and his personal quest to make polka sexy again. -- 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

Ronny Chieng breaks down the Trump administration's original Iran War strategy to reinstall former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad after bombing his house, Trump unseating Republican Rep. Thomas Massie in retaliation for spearheading the release of the Epstein files, and Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry trying to win over Greenlanders with cookies and friendship. Plus, Jordan Klepper weighs in on former Cuban President Raúl Castro's indictment and America’s obsession with gerontocracy. Gen Z's "maxxing" trend has gotten way out of hand. As looksmaxxers like Clavicular hype the benefits of smashing your face with a hammer, and self-described nothing-maxxers achieve new levels of doing jack s**t, Lewis Black can't help but wonder: What the f**k is happening?! Grammy-nominated hip-hop artist, actor, and writer Jonnie Park, aka Dumbfoundead, joins Ronny to discuss his new memoir "SPIT: A Life in Battles." They talk about getting his start in battle rapping at 14 years old in Los Angeles, evolving from freestyle battles to prepared matchups, developing a thick skin as the only Asian in the rap battle arena, dabbling in other mediums like acting in “Nemesis” and writing for season 2 of “Beef,” both on Netflix, and chronicling his story through the different family, immigration, and career battles he’s faced. -- To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://Hims.com/dailyshow -- 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

Trump taps his acting attorney general and former personal lawyer, Todd Blanche, to use his $1.8 billion IRS settlement as a slush fund for January 6ers, the president reportedly boosted his stock purchases by heaping praise on companies he invested in, the White House ballroom gets "complex" architecture and favor-hungry corporate donors, and Ronny Chieng uses his law degree to break down what this cascade of corruption means for Trump. Michael Kosta serves up the latest headlines to help you make fat stacks of stinky cash: Ube-flavored coffee drinks put purple yams in high demand, horse piss contaminates a counterfeit perfume, and an aggrieved billionaire says "tax the rich" is hate speech. Actor Brendan Fraser sits down with Ronny to discuss his new film “Pressure” and what it really means to take a creative risk. Fraser opens up about why projects that scare him a little are usually the ones that are worth doing and what it took for him to rebuild his career. Fraser and Ronny go into how the film raises uncomfortable questions about human arrogance, the cost of poor leadership, and what happens when ego overrides judgment in the highest stakes. Plus, Fraser teases the possibility of another Mummy movie! -- To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://Hims.com/dailyshow -- 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

Trump supposedly went to China to get tough on trade, collect rare earth minerals, and maybe solve the Iran War, but instead he spent his trip telling President Xi what a tall, handsome, and strong leader he is. Plus, it's graduation season, and Jon Stewart gives the Class of 2026 the ultimate guide on how to nail that big job interview the Donald Trump way. Financial Times columnist Soumaya Keynes and Chad P. Bown of the Peterson Institute for International Economics sit down with Jon to discuss their forthcoming book, "How to Win a Trade War." They talk about Trump’s disregard of the most basic military strategy by starting a trade war on all fronts, how this administration's imposed tariffs revealed U.S. trade vulnerabilities, the debate over whether corporations are the soldiers or mercenaries of trade wars, and how wage insurance could transform job security for domestic workers. -- To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://Hims.com/dailyshow -- 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

This week's host Ronny Chieng sits down with Daily Show writer David Angelo to preview the week to come, and recap the latest headlines. They'll dive in to Kash Patel's FBI funded snorkeling trip at the Pearl Harbor Memorial, explore the inherent weirdness of the Eurovision Song Contest, and unpack a ridiculous Clavicular headline. Looking ahead, they discuss Colbert's last week on The Late Show, and Trump's electoral revenge campaign on Republicans that dared to cross him. -- Watch the Full Episode on YouTube⁠ -- 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

As The Late Show with Stephen Colbert approaches its final episode, take a look back at the celebrated correspondent and host of The Colbert Report's time at The Daily Show. From his very first report on gentle TV nostalgia, through his sendoff of Jon Stewart for Jon's (first) retirement, his run for President (or at least Presidential PAC money), teaming up with Steve Carell for "Even Stepvhen" and God for "This Week in God," he arrived the son of a simple turd farmer, and left a legend... -- 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

Get caught up on the latest headlines with This Week's News: Jon Stewart slams the media for sensationalizing the hantavirus outbreak despite assurances from health experts that it poses no serious public health threat. Jordan Klepper weighs in on RFK Jr.'s creepy concerns about teen sperm, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy kicking off his ethically dubious road trip reality show, President Trump's high-stakes trip to China, and MAGA's outrage over their missing Trump Mobile phones. -- 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

Jordan Klepper digs into Trump’s media-frenzied visit to China, from Fox News anchor Bret Baier wanting a Chinese robot’s sausage, to President Xi making Trump confront history and stairs, to the closed-door conversations about Taiwan that left Trump shaken. Plus, Ronny Chieng helps Josh Johnson get his Asian references straight. Grace Kuhlenschmidt gets fired up about the latest tech news, including Prego's dinner table listening device, Bebop the Robot's air travel fail, delivery bots bringing the pain to pedestrians, and the rise of robo-Buddhism in South Korea. Filmmaker Boots Riley joins Jordan to break down the absurdist, comedic world of his new film, “I Love Boosters,” and how it uses fashion and shoplifting culture to interrogate capitalism. He is unapologetic about his politics, arguing that working within capitalism is unavoidable, but that the goal should always be to help the working class build the kind of collective power that can actually change policy. Riley believes great art should push people toward action long after the credits roll and reminds the audience that films like this only get made when audiences show up. -- 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

Jordan Klepper covers Trump calling a reporter a "dumb person" over questions about his ballooning ballroom project and dives into the president's CEO-spangled boys' trip to a major summit in China. Plus, while Trump is away overseas, MAGA pops off on Don Jr. and Eric’s Trump Mobile phone company for failing to fulfill its orders for roughly 600,000 people. The Constitution forbids Trump from being elected president again, but that hasn't stopped him from floating the idea with an endless stream of "jokes" about a 2028 run. Charlamagne Tha God looks at how Republicans are giving Trump cover by shrugging off his third-term talk as playful trolling, all while refusing to state whether they think he's bound by the 22nd Amendment. Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist and best-selling author, sits down with Jordan Klepper to discuss alien etiquette and his new book, "Take Me to Your Leader: Perspectives on Your First Alien Encounter." They talk about what the Pentagon files mean for the reality of UFOs, leaving flat-earthers at home for your first extraterrestrial encounter, what movies and pop culture are getting wrong about alien depictions, and whether intelligent alien life would be interested in meeting Donald Trump. -- 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

Jordan Klepper breaks down the White House maternal healthcare/Teen Mom fan event where Dr. Oz diagnosed Americans as being "under-babied," RFK Jr. looked back on the good ol' days of teenage sperm, and Donald Trump caught up on his REM in one long blink. Plus, instead of working to bring down the cost of travel, over-babied Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy gets funding for his own road trip reality show with unethical sponsorship cash, and Desi Lydic is following suit. Can a wearable AI "friend" solve the male loneliness epidemic? Ronny Chieng sits down with the founders of two competing AI necklace companies to find out how their products work, what the public thinks about the technology, and whether the bad blood between the two men can be resolved before it boils over. Actor Paul Dano talks to Jordan about his latest film, “The Wizard of the Kremlin.” He describes his role as a Russian media manipulator who assisted in Vladimir Putin’s ascension from KGB foreign intelligence officer to president, and explains how the movie explores the idea of complicity and mirrors the current political climate not only in Russia, but globally. They speculate whether a comedic role may be in Dano's future and what it would be like to play Trump insider RFK Jr. -- 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

Jon Stewart dives into the hantavirus cruise ship panic sweeping the news cycle, the landfill visit that appears to have sparked the spread, whether we’re getting a pandemic sequel, and the media’s eagerness to sensationalize the virus while health experts urge calm. Plus, Trump gets his own version of the golden calf, and cruise ships offer free norovirus. Josh Tyrangiel, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of “AI for Good: How Real People Are Using Artificial Intelligence to Fix Things That Matter” joins Jon to discuss why there is a brief but closing window to use public pressure and political will to demand AI that actually works with human beings, and doesn’t replace them. Tyrangiel shares how teachers, doctors and caregivers are quietly using AI as a tool to change lives. They also discuss why Fortune 100 CEOs don’t want to talk about AI’s impact on their workforce and this idea of imagining “tech without the tech companies.” -- 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

This week's host Jordan Klepper sits down with Daily Show writer Scott Hercman to recap the latest news, and preview the week to come. They look back at Jordan's first days at The Daily Show as weird costume fodder and history as a cruise ship performer, and dig in to reports that Trump is "bored" with his war in Iran, preferring to sew chaos with UFO reports, constant construction and late night NFL kickoff criticism. Looking ahead, they preview Trump's trip to China with his CEO entourage, and bask in the glow of a successful basketball playoff run with the New York Knicks. -- 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

Who needs flowers when you have podcasts? Celebrate Mother's Day with these Daily Show tributes to moms. Desi Lydic Momsplains everything you need to know about motherhood. Comedian Rosebud Baker stops by to talk to Desi about her special "The Mother Lode." Olivia Munn checks in with her own mom about parenting "tiger mom" style. Jenette McCurdy sits down with Trevor Noah to discuss her memoir "I'm Glad My Mom Died." Desi breaks down what moms actually want for Trevor Noah. Activist Zach Wahls joins Jon Stewart to talk about his book "My Two Moms." Trevor breaks down the accused crimes of an overly enthusiastic cheerleading mom. And author Angela Garbes joins Trevor to talk about her book "Essential Labor: Mothering as Social Change." -- 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

Get caught up on all the latest headlines with the Daily Show team. Jon Stewart weighs in on Trump ignoring the legal deadline for Congress to approve the war in Iran and on King Charles's reminder to Congress about checks and balances. Desi Lydic tackles the president's multiple cognitive tests, the boycott against the Bezos-backed Met Gala, major cuts to airlines due to the ongoing Iran conflict, and Marco Rubio's obsession with 90s rap. Plus, Desi comments on the release of Jeffrey Epstein's purported suicide note and the cryptic message that lies within it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Desi Lydic tackles the latest headlines: A judge releases Jeffrey Epstein's purported suicide note, Republicans pledge their midterm loyalty to Trump and his 80-year-old fighting skills, and this Mother’s Day, Trump gives moms the gift of an autocorrect rant. Plus, Troy Iwata, Jordan Klepper, and Michael Kosta go head-to-head over who could take Trump in a fight. Josh Johnson deep-dives into a viral sexual harassment lawsuit at JPMorgan, where a male employee accused a female colleague of coercing him into a "sex slave" arrangement, setting off a frenzy of sexist memes and sensational media coverage before the evidence apparently unraveled under scrutiny. Adam Scott, award-winning actor, joins Desi to discuss tackling the horror genre in his new film, “Hokum.” They talk about how "Step Brothers" set him on a comedy trajectory, his transition into more dramatic roles with "Big Little Lies" and "Severance," how David Letterman inspired his love of show business from a young age, and how he took on playing an asshole in “Hokum” after being typecast as a likable guy. -- For up to 65% off your order, head to https://VeracityHealth.co and use code DAILY. -- 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

The Iran War might be ended with a Post-it, Marco Rubio's rap-obsessed DJ persona bleeds into his secretary of state work, and Trump's White House ballroom construction could cost taxpayers $1 billion, while the toxic debris from the East Wing could cost nearby golfers a lung. Plus, Desi Lydic and Michael Kosta try to determine the creep level of GOP Congressman Chuck Edwards, who allegedly sexually harassed his staff with unwelcome advances and Adam Sandler puzzles. The U.S. is commemorating its upcoming semiquincentennial with America's Time Capsule, which will be sealed for 250 years for the dubious benefit of future generations. Troy Iwata hit the streets to find out what present-day patriots think the time capsule should include, and whether America will still be around by then. Actor, writer and co-creator Marla Mindelle joins Desi to talk her Tony nominated Broadway musical parody "Titaníque," a retelling of Titanic from Celine Dion's perspective. -- Head to https://Quince.com/dailyshow for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. -- 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

Desi Lydic dives into the major cuts airlines are making to compensate for rising fuel prices, from beverage services on Delta Airlines to all services on the now-defunct Spirit Airlines. And while President Trump boasted his ability to tell the difference between an alligator and a squirrel on his cognitive test, his rant about rigged elections and nuclear war before an audience of children proves he can't tell the difference between minors and adults. Ronny Chieng and Michael Kosta face off in another round of Sports War: Horse trainer Cherie DeVaux clops through the gender barrier at the Kentucky Derby, Patriots coach Mike Vrabel takes heat for his alleged affair with NFL reporter Dianna Russini, and NBA Playoff tickets for the 76ers vs. the Knicks are restricted to fans in Philly. Award-winning writer, actor, and co-creator of the HBO Max comedy series “Hacks,” Paul W. Downs joins Desi to discuss the hit show’s fifth and final season. They get into the magic behind the dynamic duo of Jimmy and Kayla, and Downs reveals who inspired Deborah’s late-night host storyline in the show’s fourth season: Joan Rivers, Debbie Reynolds, and maybe even Desi Lydic. He also discusses his concerns about AI, why it was important to cover the topic in the show, and the pressure of delivering a finale that satisfies both fans and creators. -- To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://Hims.com/dailyshow Head to https://Quince.com/dailyshow for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. For up to 65% off your order, head to https://VeracityHealth.co and use code DAILY. -- 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

As America’s situationship with Iran hits the 60-day War Powers Act deadline, Trump brazenly ignores Congress's authority while spouting nonsense about America's depleted weapons inventory, and Jon Stewart marvels at our "genius" president's faulty math and cognitive skills. Plus, a visit from a real monarch, King Charles, shines a light on the lack of checks and balances from America's absent Congress. Civil rights lawyer and founding director of Howard Law School's 14th Amendment Center for Law & Democracy, Sherrilyn Ifill, sits down with Jon to discuss the Supreme Court’s weakening of the Voting Rights Act. They talk about how the reinstatement for purposeful discrimination overturned the court’s own precedent, how the Voting Rights Act protects the voting strength of minorities and their candidates of choice, and the dangerous potential for Trump and Republicans to redistrict using this precedent in an effort to turn seats in the House. -- For up to 65% off your order, head to https://VeracityHealth.co and use code DAILY. To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://Hims.com/dailyshow -- 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