Synopsis
Listen to highlights and extended interviews in the "Ears Edition" of The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. From Comedy Centrals Podcast Network.
Episodes
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Jon Stewart's Epic Jim Cramer Takedown
05/10/2023 Duration: 23minIn 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Romney Retirement: The Mitt Romney Files
04/10/2023 Duration: 29minFrom 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Best of Between the Scenes: Guest Edition
03/10/2023 Duration: 18minEvery 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Correspondent Spotlight: The Best of Mo Rocca
02/10/2023 Duration: 25minFormer 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/TDSMobitsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Do Majorette Teams Belong at Predominately White Institutions? | Beyond the Scenes
01/10/2023 Duration: 53minUSC 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, 2022See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Roy Wood Jr. and Jordan Klepper Investigate Police Bias | TDS Time Machine
30/09/2023 Duration: 21minThe 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Government Shutdown: Trump's Total Shutshow
29/09/2023 Duration: 20minThe Daily Show looks back at President Trump’s mismanagement of the longest government shutdown in American history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Trevor Noah's Daily Show Debut
28/09/2023 Duration: 21minTrevor 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Sean Hannity Files
27/09/2023 Duration: 25minSean 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A War of Words at the UN General Assembly
26/09/2023 Duration: 30minHeads 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Best of Olivia Munn | Correspondent Spotlight
25/09/2023 Duration: 17minFormer 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."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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America’s First Ladies: Their Changing Role and Influence | Beyond the Scenes
24/09/2023 Duration: 48minAmerica’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, 2022See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Debt to America! Jon Covers the Financial Crisis Part II | TDS Time Machine
23/09/2023 Duration: 21minThe 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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First Day of Fall: Pumpkin Spice Everything & Fall TV
22/09/2023 Duration: 17minFall 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Voter Suppression in America
21/09/2023 Duration: 20minTrevor 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Biden Impeachment Inquiry: The Hunter Biden Files
20/09/2023 Duration: 22minRepublicans 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Will Big Pharma Ever Face Justice for the Opioid Crisis?
19/09/2023 Duration: 25minThe 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.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Correspondent Spotlight: The Best of Al Madrigal
18/09/2023 Duration: 21minSenior 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Transracial Adoption & Navigating Racial Identity | Beyond the Scenes
17/09/2023 Duration: 55minTransracial 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, 2022See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Lehman, Merrill, and AIG, Oh My! Jon Covers the Financial Crisis | TDS Time Machine
16/09/2023 Duration: 20minThe 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.