The Daily Show: Ears Edition The Precap | Desi Lydic on White House Construction Grift and Business Casual Rebels
Oct 27, 2025
Desi Lydic, the witty comedian and actor known for her role on The Daily Show, guest stars with writer Kat Radley to recap the latest headlines. They hilariously dissect Trump's curious $230 million lawsuit and the bizarre renovations at the White House. With spirited commentary on Kim Kardashian's face-covering gala outfit and a salute to New York's protest culture, Desi and Kat also dive into predictions for the World's Sexiest Man and joke about the risks of importing Argentinian beef. It's a lively blend of humor and insightful takes!
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Louvre Heist Admiration
- Desi and Kat marveled at the Louvre jewel heist, praising the thieves' speed and disguise as construction workers.
- They joked about joining the “heist game” after noting the robbery took only seven minutes.
Renovation As Political Metaphor
- They see Trump's $230 million demand and East Wing demolition as emblematic of entitlement and vanity.
- Desi calls the demolition a physical symbol of Trump's harm to America.
Street-Level Civic Resistance
- New Yorkers actively resist ICE presence with confrontational street-level protests.
- Desi praises a polished, polka-dress woman who stood up to ICE as emblematic of civic defiance.