The Daily Show With Trevor Noah: Ears Edition

Jon Stewart unpacks the panicked speculation following Joe Biden’s debate performance as well as his interview with ABC’s George Stephanopoulos. Plus, Desi Lydic and Jordan Klepper discuss Trump's confusing Project 2025 tweets and Biden's mysterious White House medical calls.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Stewart returns with another episode of The Weekly Show, his podcast featuring in-depth conversations with special guests that explore the biggest threats to our democracy. In this episode, Jon addresses President Biden’s insistence on running for re-election. Guests Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor, Founders of Crooked Media, hosts of Pod Save America and Authors of Democracy or else: How to Save America in 10 Easy Steps, as well as Bakari Sellers, CNN political commentator and Author of The Moment, join to hash out the best path forward for Democrats to defeat Trump this election and save democracy. Catch new episodes of The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart every Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts. Follow The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart on social media for more:  > YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@weeklyshowpodcast > Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weeklyshowpodcast> TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@weeklyshowpodcast  > X: https://x.com/weeklyshowpod  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

Desi Lydic and Jordan Klepper cover the latest news surrounding the Biden campaign, including a call from George Clooney for Biden to step down. Plus, they tackle Trump's latest rally ramblings. Trump has been a big proponent of the Taiwan-based electronic manufacturer Foxconn's opening of a massive factory in Wisconsin, promising thousands of new jobs. But it seems like the people of Wisconsin have been Fox-conned. Ronny Chieng investigates. Also, New York Times reporters Elizabeth Dias & Lisa Lerer sit down with Desi & Jordan to talk about their new book, “The Fall of Roe: The Rise of a New America.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Desi Lydic & Jordan Klepper cover Trump’s contradictory tweet about Project 2025, President Biden’s Parkinson’s panic, and Gwyneth Paltrow’s shitty house guest. Michael Kosta also helps Desi & Jordan get to the bottom of all of Biden’s medical house calls. Josh Johnson sat down with a panel of Black voters to ask, "Do we f**k with Trump?" Plus, former Daily Show correspondent and star of Paramount Plus’ “Evil” Aasif Mandvi reminisces with Desi and Jordan about some of his most memorable field pieces, from asking former Florida governor Rick Scott for a urine test, to nearly being arrested in a two-headed fish costume.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Stewart digs into the backlash to America’s bed-wetting panic over Biden’s incoherence, some of the president’s recent slip-ups, the future of the Democratic candidate, and Biden’s promise in an ABC interview with George Stephanopoulos to give “fighting fascism” his all. Also, journalist and best-selling author A.J. Jacobs joins Jon to discuss his new book “The Year of Living Constitutionally,” which addresses a timely question: What does the Constitution actually say?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daily Show dog celebs Walter and Riot steal the spotlight on this week's episode hosted by Michael Kosta, alongside showrunner Jen Flanz and producer Jocelyn Conn. Kosta, Jen, and Jocelyn discuss how TDS became the most dog-friendly show in late night and how their lovable canine colleagues inspired "Indogcision 2024: Rescuing Democracy," an event taking place at the RNC and DNC that will combine dog adoption and voter registration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

‘Quon (Marlon Wayans) has a sit-down with former Trump prosecutor, Nathan Wade, to hear more about his affair with Fani Willis and advice for the Black men and haters who can’t get laid. Plus, conservative attorney, George Conway, sits with Ronny Chieng to discuss how Trump turned him off of the Republican party and offers advice to voters in the upcoming election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jordan Klepper chats with playwright Jeremy O. Harris about his directorial debut with the HBO documentary, “Slave Play. Not a Movie. A Play,” and the importance of preserving the art of live theater. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ronny Chieng and Jordan Klepper argue over Caitlin Clark’s WNBA run and the tallest NBA nepo babies. Also, Jon Stewart sits with basketball analyst, Monica McNutt, to explain how gender, race, and class affects the way folks discuss women’s basketball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lewis Black trashes big companies, like Chick-fil-A and Apple, breaking into the summer camp industry. Plus, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog attempts to get undecided voters to make up their minds on who they’ll vote for in the presidential election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlamagne tha God stops by to let Democrats know they are fumbling the messaging battle against Republicans and implores them to speak like normal people. Plus, The Daily Show presents the story of the most powerful nerd in history: Jeff Bezos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Stewart sits with former Colorado Representative Ken Buck to discuss his early departure from Congress, his disagreement with the MAGA component of the Republican Party, and the precedent set by Trump’s criminal trial and verdict.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Triumph the Insult Comic Dog makes a special appearance on the Ears Edition to poop on all things Daily Show, much to the chagrin of TDS writer/producer, Matt O’Brien. Matt is then joined by longtime collaborator, Robert Smigel, to discuss Triumph’s recent TDS focus group with undecided voters as well as Triumph’s early segments that got him thrown out of practically every RNC and DNC convention he went to. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ProPublica reporter Sharon Lerner joins Michael Kosta to discuss her investigative piece into 3M’s use of forever chemicals and the company’s failed efforts to conceal them. Also, psychotherapist and author Lori Gottlieb sits with Jon Stewart to explain how the anxiety of presidential election seasons make it a popular time for people to seek out therapy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Kosta covers Joe Biden and Donald Trump’s preparation for their first presidential debate in the 2024 election, with the help of Desi Lydic and Troy Iwata. Plus, Jon Stewart goes live after the debate to discuss Biden’s senior lapses and Trump’s overt lies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Stewart goes live after CNN's presidential debate to unpack Biden's senior moments and Trump's blatant lies. And psychotherapist and best-selling author of "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone" Lori Gottlieb discusses the impact of the debate on mental health and anxiety. They break down the difference between productive and unproductive anxiety during an election cycle, clashing with people on social media and how to deal with the existential fear perpetuated by news outlets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Kosta reports on the highs and lows of yesterday’s primaries, the Supreme Court’s ruling that makes it easier for politicians to accept bribes as “tips,” and AI’s effect on the music industry as record labels scramble to protect their artists from fake tunes. Plus, a helium-leaking spaceship from Boeing has left two astronauts stranded, and Ronny Chieng joins with updates from the ISS. Then, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog sits down with a group of undecided voters and tries a handful of tactics to get them to make up their damn minds, from sandwich comparisons to Cheesecake Factory metaphors. And ProPublica reporter Sharon Lerner sits down to discuss her latest piece in collaboration with The New Yorker on 3M’s use and concealment of forever chemicals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Kosta reports on WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s prison release, Alex Jones’s shameless cash grab as his conspiracy network Infowars shutters, and a new Surgeon General advisory warning against, uh, gun violence? Plus, China one-upped America’s lunar landing by visiting the far side of the moon and Josh Johnson shares some advice on how the U.S. can reassert its supremacy. Also, Lewis Black tackles big companies like Chick-fil-A and Apple, as well as fire departments and hospitals, expanding into the summer camp space. And, Peter S. Goodman, New York Times global economics correspondent and author of “How the World Ran Out of Everything: Inside the Global Supply Chain,” discusses American business and consumer reliance on a rickety supply chain, the need for anti-trust enforcement, and creating a more resilient supply chain that’s not just optimized for big box retailers and investors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Biden and Trump set to face-off in their first presidential debate of 2024, Michael Kosta is taking a look at each candidate’s preparation. While Joe Biden is practicing being insulted at mock debates, Trump is lowering expectations, accusing Biden of doping, and making up some new words, like “refuttal.” Desi Lydic and Troy Iwata weigh in with a debate over the best type of debate prep. And, with a quarter million dollar investment from his parents, a garage to work from, and MC Hammer khakis, Jeff Bezos had everything he needed to start the empire known today as Amazon. From launching Amazon to launching a shuttle into space, Bezos has solidified his place as history’s most powerful nerd. Then, Emmy-winning writer, actor, and co-creator of the hit Max series “Hacks” Paul W. Downs talks about his multi-hyphenate role at the show, what it means in comedy to be a “hack,” how people outside of showbiz can relate to the character of Deborah Vance, and how The Daily Show brought him and his “Broad City” co-s

TDS Correspondent Josh Johnson chats with writers Kat Radley and David Angelo about writing for The Daily Show as stand-up comics. They discuss what it’s like adjusting to a topical late night show compared to writing and performing for themselves onstage, as well as their approach to pitching jokes in the writer’s room and writing for different guest hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.