The Daily Show With Trevor Noah: Ears Edition

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.