The Daily Show: Ears Edition Trump Renames U.S. Institute of Peace After Himself & Epstein Island Was a S**thole | Ken Casey
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Dec 5, 2025 
Ken Casey, the passionate frontman of Dropkick Murphys, shares insights into the band's new album 'For The People' and the deep political roots of punk music. He emphasizes the importance of musicians advocating for social justice and reflects on the challenges of cancel culture. In a surprising twist, he narrates a viral moment where he exchanged shirts with a MAGA fan, fostering unexpected dialogue. Casey critiques the disparity between working-class values and the wealthy elite, urging artists to stand firm in their beliefs.
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Epstein Island's Creepy, Low-End Aesthetic
- Jordan Klepper highlights that images from Epstein Island show surprisingly poor decor and unsettling elements that amplify the crimes.
- The visuals (dentist chair, masks, chalkboard) make the abuse feel even more grotesque and revealing.
Mundane Details Make It Worse
- Jordan Klepper notes a dentist chair on the island was for a girlfriend studying dentistry, which makes the situation worse, not less.
- That mundane explanation intensifies the horror by showing professional cover for disturbing activity.
Refusal To Produce Phone Raises Red Flags
- Jordan Klepper reports Pete Hegseth shared sensitive Yemen mission details in a Signal chat that included a journalist.
- Hegseth refused to turn over his phone and only gave screenshots, raising accountability concerns.