The Daily Show: Ears Edition Trump Hits Les Miz, Elon Repents & RFK Jr. Infects CDC’s Vaccine Committee | Jeff Hiller
Jun 13, 2025
Jeff Hiller, an actor, writer, and comedian best known for his role in 'Somebody Somewhere' and his memoir 'Actress of a Certain Age,' joins the conversation. He shares hilarious insights about his career, including a memorable improvised moment and the importance of supporting queer youth. The discussion also covers Trump's controversial military deployment and RFK Jr.'s unconventional CDC decisions, peppered with sharp political satire. Hiller reflects on aging in the entertainment industry while advocating for more authentic narratives in celebrity memoirs.
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RFK Jr. Reshapes Vaccine Committee
- RFK Jr. replaced all 17 members of the CDC Vaccine Advisory Committee with known vaccine critics.
- This move risks spreading misinformation and undermining public health efforts.
AI Reviews Government Secrets
- Tulsi Gabbard uses AI to help review classified government files, including JFK assassination docs.
- Automating secret document review raises concerns about reliance on potentially flawed AI technology.
Science Misunderstood in Defense Cuts
- Pete Hegseth cuts veteran medical research budget, dismissing odd studies as boondoggles.
- Scientific projects can seem strange but are often vital, and dismissing them reveals anti-science bias.