The Daily Show: Ears Edition

Trump Extorts DOJ for $230M While Gov’t Workers Scramble to Make Ends Meet | Ryan Holiday

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Oct 23, 2025
Joining the discussion are Ryan Holiday, author and creator of Daily Stoic, and Lewis Black, iconic stand-up comedian. Ryan shares insights from his book "Wisdom Takes Work," emphasizing the importance of teaching children Stoicism through actions and the intersection of wisdom and courage. Lewis hilariously critiques the protein craze infiltrating modern diets, warning about its potential health risks. Together, they explore how Stoicism applies to parenting and the need for courage and humility in navigating the complexities of life.
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INSIGHT

Shutdown Strains Essential Services

  • The government shutdown forces many federal workers to work without pay or be furloughed, creating systemic risk and personal hardship.
  • Michael Kosta highlights the absurdity and danger when essential services like air traffic control and nuclear security are understaffed or unpaid.
INSIGHT

Trump's $230M Demand And Conflict

  • Donald Trump is reported to be demanding $230 million from DOJ as compensation for being investigated, creating a blatant conflict of interest.
  • The segment frames this demand as taxpayer money potentially paid to a sitting president while other federal workers go unpaid.
INSIGHT

Former Lawyers Now Decision Makers

  • The DOJ officials likely to approve such a payout were previously Trump's personal lawyers, creating an obvious ethical conflict.
  • Ethicists call this conflict
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