The Daily Show: Ears Edition Trump Posts Bizarre AI Videos as Government Shuts Down | Benny Safdie
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Oct 2, 2025 
Benny Safdie, the talented writer and director of 'The Smashing Machine,' shares insights into his creative journey, focusing on capturing the authentic experience of MMA fighters. He discusses collaborations with Dwayne Johnson and realistic cinematography choices to elevate the story's emotional depth. Comedic correspondent Michael Kosta adds humor with his segment, offering quirky money-saving tips amidst economic challenges, like adults opting for kids' meals and the tooth fairy's diminishing payouts. It's a lively blend of film artistry and comedic commentary!
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Shutdown Meets Absurd Political Theater
- Ronny Chieng frames the government shutdown as a chaotic, broadly harmful event driven by partisan standoffs over health care.
- He highlights absurdity when President Trump posted racist AI videos instead of leading compromise amid the shutdown.
Shutdown Harms Everyday Services
- Michael Kosta and Ronny stress the real-world impacts of a shutdown on federal workers and services like the TSA and national parks.
- They use dark humor to underscore how essential services and public spaces deteriorate quickly without staffing.
Grand Canyon Fecal Fiasco
- Josh Johnson reports live from the Grand Canyon describing chaos and a viral “fecal furlough challenge.”
- He uses grotesque imagery to illustrate how park closures lead to public-health and etiquette disasters.