The Daily Show: Ears Edition Paris Protests Erupt Over High Fuel Costs & Trump Cuts Diesel Deal with Russia | David Corn
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Oct 20, 2026 
David Corn, an investigative political journalist and Mother Jones’ Washington bureau chief, joins the conversation on France’s fiery fuel protests, Trump’s contradictory Russian diesel deal, and Ukraine’s Starlink troubles. Corn explores Trump’s longstanding fascination with Putin, admiration for unchecked power, preference for autocratic deal-making, and the Republican response to his Russia policy.
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Why France’s Protests Were Deeply French
- French officials described the demonstrations as a broad left-wing revolt, not an immigrant or Muslim uprising.
- Protesters gathering at the Bastille made the unrest unmistakably French in Stewart’s framing.
Macron Watched Celine Dion As Paris Burned
- Emmanuel Macron attended a Celine Dion concert while Paris prepared for unrest, then addressed fuel-price anger the following night.
- Stewart compared the concert to enjoying Titanic’s music while the ship was sinking.
The Diesel Price Chart Told A Different Story
- Stewart challenged the claim that Ukraine caused the fuel crisis by comparing diesel prices with the timing of the regional war.
- He highlighted the sharp price jump occurring exactly when that conflict began.
