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The Daily Show: Ears Edition

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.

Nikki Haley's Misleading "Moderate" Reputation | Jason Isbell

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Desi Lydic explores Nikki Haley’s campaign against Trump, and how she’s become characterized as the "moderate" candidate despite her staunchly conservative, and even extreme, policies. Meanwhile Beyoncé becomes the first Black woman to top the country charts, a new report gives more details about Commander Biden's White House biting spree, and Troy Iwata enjoys an unplugged morning thanks to a major AT&T outage. And Grammy-winning musician Jason Isbell discusses his latest album “Weathervanes,” sharing his method for approaching songwriting and how past real-life experiences and political issues like gun control inspire his songs. Isbell also reflects on his first experience acting on the set of Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon” and how filming inspired the songwriting on his latest album.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fox News Reacts to FBI Informant Arrest | Maite Alberdi

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Desi Lydic dives into Trump’s Laura Ingraham Town Hall and how Biden’s impeachment case is falling apart after informant, Alexander Smirnov, was revealed to be lying to the FBI. Plus, Jordan Klepper weighs in with some political analysis on Biden’s ability to be both a doddering old man and a criminal mastermind simultaneously. If climate change soon renders parts of the U.S. uninhabitable, then where are all the coastal elites supposed to go? Michael Kosta takes a trip to Duluth, Minnesota, the city of the future, to investigate how Californian climate refugees and displaced New Yorkers might fare in this snowy sanctuary city. And Maite Alberdi, director of the Academy Award-Nominated documentary film “The Eternal Memory,” talks to Desi about the five-year-long process of making this intimate film about a husband and wife living with the husband’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis, why she chose to tell this as a non-linear love story rather than a story about deterioration, and how this journey taught her first-hand about the importance of integrating people with dementia-related illnesses and their caregivers into society.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Desi Lydic Reports On Alabama's New Reproductive Law | Danai Gurira

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Desi Lydic dives into Nikki Haley's struggle to remind people she's still running for President, Trump's ludicrous comparisons to Alexei Navalny, and his latest grifts which include a shoe line and fragrances. Plus, Josh Johnson chats with some sneakerheads to see if Trump's new sneakers pass the eye test. Also, a new ruling in Alabama says that all unborn children, even frozen embryos, qualify as people under state law. Desi breaks down the implications for abortion rights and people going through IVF, while Ronny Chieng celebrates his new low-maintenance tax write-off. And “The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live” star, Danai Gurira, chats about co-creating and executive producing the new spinoff AMC miniseries, continuing the journey of Michonne and Rick Grimes, how “The Walking Dead” connects families across generations, and founding Love Our Girls to advocate and celebrate women and girls around the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Stewart on Tucker Carlson's Putin Interview | Melissa Murray and Kate Shaw

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In response to online backlash over his criticism of Joe Biden last week, Jon studies Tucker Carlson's interview with Vladimir Putin in Russia for a lesson in speaking "of course" to power. Plus, Michael Kosta reports from North Korea to demonstrate how nice life under a dictatorship can be. And constitutional experts and “Strict Scrutiny” podcast co-hosts, Melissa Murray and Kate Shaw, join Jon to discuss Donald Trump’s “platinum due process plan” and the judicial system’s handling of the cases against Trump. The law professors also discuss the threat of Trump’s presidential immunity and whether the former president will ever stand trial for the Jan. 6th insurrection.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jordan Klepper Dishes On The Latest Trump and Haley Rallies

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In this podcast exclusive, Daily Show contributor Jordan Klepper and supervising producer Ian Berger dish on all the behind-the-scenes moments from the latest Trump and Haley rallies in South Carolina, what didn’t make it into the piece, and what it's like to have Jon Stewart back in the building.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Killer Mike Sweeps the Grammys with "Michael"| Cord Jefferson Unpacks "American Fiction"

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Host Jordan Klepper chats with rapper Killer Mike about his recent sweep at the 2024 Grammys for his album "Michael," how working on this project brought him closer to God, and his efforts to encourage activists to take action in their communities. Plus, writer and director Cord Jefferson joins Klepper to discuss the success of his film, "American Fiction," and the power of leaning into art that makes us uncomfortable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Stewart's First Night Back!

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Jon Stewart returns to the host chair at The Daily Show and takes us through the Joe Biden vs. Donald Trump election rematch and how their respective old age is something all voters need to reckon with.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

House Impeaches Secretary Mayorkas | Joshua Green & Lashana Lynch

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Jordan Klepper tackles the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and the special election win by Tom Suozzi to replace George Santos’s unfilled seat. And, Troy Iwata provides his honest assessment of Long Island. Plus, Bestselling author and Bloomberg Businessweek National Correspondent Joshua Green sits down with Jordan Klepper to discuss his latest book, “The Rebels,” about how economic populists like Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have changed the Democratic party, and how Biden’s first-term financial successes and progressive economic policies could sway the 2024 election. And Actor Lashana Lynch chats about portraying Rita Marley in the new Bob Marley biopic, “One Love,” the first time she met Rita, and why getting the Jamaican singer’s story right was so important.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jordan Klepper Takes on Trump & Haley Supporters | Killer Mike

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Jordan Klepper dives into Trump’s recent remarks about Nikki Haley and her husband, who might or might not be missing. Jordan then heads to South Carolina to ask Nikki Haley supporters what she can do to beat Trump and later hits a Trump rally to ask his supporters why they’ll never vote for Haley. If Republicans are going to compromise with Democrats on the border crisis, they’re going to need a new issue for Trump to run on. Thankfully, Jordan and Desi Lydic have a few ideas to enrage the masses –– from Taylor Swift, to drag queens, to basically anything with letters. And legendary rapper, Killer Mike, joins Jordan to discuss sweeping the major rap categories at the Grammys, how spirituality played a role in his award-winning album, "Michael," how the record is an extension of Run The Jewels, and why he encourages fellow activists to use community to effectively organize and mobilize.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Stewart Tackles The Biden - Trump Rematch | Zanny Minton Beddoes

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Jon Stewart kicks off his Daily Show Monday night residency by coming to grips with the reality of America's two chronologically challenged presidential candidates: Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Plus, the Best F**king News Team - Ronny Chieng, Desi Lydic, Jordan Klepper, Michael Kosta, and Dulcé Sloan - gauge voter opinions at the nucleus of American politics: a diner. And Editor-in-Chief of The Economist, Zanny Minton Beddoes, joins Jon Stewart to discuss President Joe Biden’s 2nd term potential, the global spread of national conservatism, what former President Donald Trump doesn't understand about the NATO alliance, and the Republican divide over support for Ukraine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Backstage with Jon Stewart: A Look at The Daily Show in 2024

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In this podcast exclusive, Daily Show host Jon Stewart previews his plans for 2024 with showrunner Jen Flanz and co-executive producer Zhubin Parang. They discuss what it’s like for Jon to be back at the Daily Show offices after all these years, how the media landscape has changed, and their plans for covering the 2024 election. They also discuss the correspondents taking on hosting duties, the correspondent casting process, and Jon’s first impressions of Jordan Klepper and Trevor Noah’s audition tapes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Stewart Shows His Love for the New York Mets

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If there's one thing to know about Jon Stewart, he's one of New York's biggest Mets fans. He starts off at the desk covering the unexpected firing of former Mets manager, Willie Randolph. Plus, Jon sits with former Mets players David Wright, Matt Harvey, and Mookie Wilson. He chats with David and Matt about the state of the team and reminisces with Mookie about the 1986 Mets team and the legacy he's left. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Stewart's Epic Showdown With Bill O'Reilly & Mike Huckabee

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In a pair of memorable Daily Show showdowns, Jon Stewart tangles with Fox News host Bill O'Reilly on the topic of white privilege and presses Mike Huckabee on what "corrosive culture" really means. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Stewart's Surprise Appearances on The Daily Show

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Since he left in 2015, Jon Stewart periodically stopped by to visit his old friends, whether it's visiting Trevor Noah to push for the renewal of the Zadroga Act, or dropping on Roy Wood Jr. as Obi-Wan Kenobi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Stewart's 'Indecision' and Election Night Results

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A look back at Jon Stewart's historic coverage of multiple presidential elections, from Bush to Obama.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Stewart On Donald Trump's Pizza Habits and His Presidential Campaign

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Jon Stewart vs. Trump eating pizza with a fork: a Daily Show classic. Plus, Jon's coverage of Trump's presidential announcement, his offensive comments that Mexicans are rapist, and his remarks that former POW John McCain isn't a war hero.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Best of Jordan Klepper and Jon Stewart

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Throwing it back to Jordan's first on-screen chat with Jon and his desperate need to please Dad, sorry...Jon. Jordan then attempts to capitalize off conservatives and patriotism's impact on NSA surveillance. Plus, Jordan helps Jon cover Trump becoming the first openly asshole president, and Jordan and Hasan Minhaj walk Jon through his Twitter mentions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Stewart's Fox News Takedowns

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Jon Stewart spent many years highlighting Fox News's misinformation and hypocrisy, culminating in a " Go f**k Yourself" choir. In another memorable segment " Chaos on Bullshit Mountain" Jon ripped Fox News for their coverage of Mitt Romney’s infamous “47 percent” video. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eye On The South Carolina Primary

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Daily Show Host Trevor Noah covers Joe Biden's landslide win in South Carolina's 2020 Democratic primary, and the moderate rivals who dropped out after, and the former vice president gaffes it up during his victory lap. Plus, Jordan Klepper and Roy Wood Jr. find out how black primary voters in South Carolina are responding to Democratic candidates' efforts to associate themselves with Barack Obama. And Jon Stewart covers Obama's win in South Carolina and Bill Clinton's comments that suggest that once South Carolina went black it could never go back.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Daily Show's Grammy Nominated Guests!

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The Daily Show has had the honor to cover guests that received Grammy Award nominations this year. Desi opens up with coverage of Taylor Swift's political influence on the Virginia's governors race. Guest host, Charalamagne tha God, talks with singer-songwriter, Jelly Roll, to discuss the making of his Grammy-nominated album, "Whitsitt Chapel" and guest host, Michael Kosta, sits with singer and composer, Rhiannon GIddens, to learn more about the importance of the banjo to her music. Also, host Trevor Noah sits with former First Lady, Michelle Obama, and talks about how her and her husband have innocent debates on who the better author of the two is. Trevor also chats with artist, Mariah Carey, and learns more about her struggles with infusing Hip Hop and R&B elements into Pop music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.