

Correspondents Open Up About Their Daily Show Journey
Dec 29, 2023
Former correspondent Jordan Klepper and current correspondents Desi Lydic, Michael Kosta, and Ronny Chieng talk about their journey to The Daily Show, sharing nervous first day experiences and emotional moments with Jon Stewart. They discuss the impact of the MAGA movement, the need for heightened security, and memorable guests like Gloria Steinemann and Paul McCartney. The comedians also reflect on their journey to the show, creating powerful pieces on guns in Switzerland, and compare their experiences in New York and Los Angeles as comedians.
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Introduction
00:00 • 6min
The Impact of the MAGA Movement and Memorable Guests
05:51 • 4min
The Daily Show Journey and Q&A Session
10:19 • 5min
Reflections on creating pieces for the show and exploring the issue of guns in Switzerland
15:29 • 3min
Choosing New York over LA: A Comedy Journey
18:15 • 3min