The Daily Show: Ears Edition Trump Dangles Shutdown Paychecks, FAA Stretches Thin & FBI Looks for Amelia Earhart | Anthony Ramos
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Oct 9, 2025 The podcast dives into the chaos of a government shutdown, featuring the Trump administration's bizarre search for Amelia Earhart documents. As federal workers face uncertainty about back pay, air travel grinds to a halt due to FAA staffing shortages. Ronny Chieng hilariously critiques adult-themed Chuck E. Cheese experiences, including adults getting stuck in arcade machines. Broadway star Anthony Ramos discusses his role in a tense thriller, shares how he unwinds on set, and teaches a fun singing exercise.
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Earhart Files Over Shutdown Priorities
- The White House ordered FBI staff to search for Amelia Earhart records even amid a shutdown, highlighting misplaced priorities.
- Josh Johnson frames the request as emblematic of political theater rather than urgent governance.
Shutdown Strains Air Travel Operations
- The government shutdown is straining air travel because essential FAA staff must work unpaid, prompting absences.
- This creates real safety and logistical risks beyond political posturing.
Duffy's Tone-Deaf Tower Visit
- Josh Johnson recounts Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy visiting an air traffic tower to 'boost morale' during the shutdown.
- The visit comes off as tone-deaf and distracting while controllers worry about unpaid bills.