The Daily Show: Ears Edition Jon Stewart on LA Wildfire Blame Game, Canada Not Into Statehood
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Jan 14, 2025 
Mark Carney, a renowned Canadian economist and former Governor of the Bank of Canada and Bank of England, joins to discuss the absurd political responses to California's wildfires. He critiques the GOP's antics regarding disaster relief as nature's destruction is ignored. They dive into Canada's stance against Trump’s annexation ambitions, asserting it won't happen. Carney also candidly addresses potential economic turmoil from tariff threats and shares insights on how Canada’s political landscape mirrors the upcoming U.S. presidential race.
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Ukraine Offers Help
- President Zelenskyy offered to send Ukrainian first responders to help with the California wildfires.
- This demonstrates human compassion amidst tragedy, even from a country at war.
Trump's Reaction to Wildfires
- Trump shared a meme of the California fires with the caption "Trump was right."
- He also wore a hat with the same phrase while golfing.
Conditional Aid
- Republicans want to attach conditions to California's disaster relief funding.
- They believe the state's policies are to blame for the wildfires.