Economic Jests and Taxi Trials

Jordan Klepper covers Trump’s ugly battle with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, which is fueled by Powell's refusal to lower interest rates despite Trump's toothless threats to fire him. Plus, Desi Lydic breaks down the president’s attempt to use the Fed's building renovations as an excuse to send Powell packing.

Everybody poops, even New York City cab drivers. But without access to a bathroom, where are cabbies supposed to go when they gotta go? Josh Johnson hears from a panel of taxi drivers to better understand this problem, and helps the founder of the New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers workshop some possible solutions.

Comedian and musician Reggie Watts, who served as band leader for “The Late Late Show” for eight years, sits down with Jordan to discuss his Reggie Watts Live tour and the state of comedy. They discuss his improvisational style, how audiences on the road are yearning for a comedic escape, his positive outlook on AI, and his advice for billionaires.

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