The Daily Show: Ears Edition Jimmy Kimmel's Suspension Was Always About Censorship (Just Ask Trump) | Jacinda Ardern
Sep 23, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Jacinda Ardern, former Prime Minister of New Zealand and author of A Different Kind of Power, shares her leadership journey through crises like the Christchurch attack and COVID-19. She emphasizes the need for empathetic leadership and tackling issues like child poverty and climate change. Ardern reflects on the challenges of political polarization globally, advocating for courage and optimism amidst adversity. Her insights, supported by her upcoming HBO documentary, highlight the importance of acting with integrity in politics.
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Suspension As Censorship Signal
- Jon Stewart links Jimmy Kimmel's suspension to political pressure and censorship concerns aimed at critics.
- He frames media removals as tied to threats from Trump's administration and FCC intimidation.
Public Pressure Equals Weaponized Justice
- Jon Stewart argues Trump's public pressure on the DOJ equates to weaponizing government against opponents.
- He shows firing officials for not producing indictments is an abuse of power framed as 'law and order.'
Documentary Captures Unfiltered Leadership
- Ardern allowed her husband to film her campaign and office life, creating a raw, candid documentary shown at Sundance.
- She says the footage reveals human mistakes and learning while leading through crises.
