The Daily Show: Ears Edition

Republicans Play "War Plan" Semantics as Journalist Brings Receipts | Steve Coogan

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Mar 27, 2025
Steve Coogan, the legendary comedian known for his role as Alan Partridge, joins fellow comedian Chris Distefano to share insights from his expansive career and recent film, "The Penguin Lessons." They discuss the Edinburgh Fringe experience, Coogan's remarkable West End performance, and the duality of comic characters that resonate with different political views. Additionally, Distefano humorously tackles serious topics like export tariffs and immigration, blending satire with personal anecdotes to reflect on America's complexities.
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Signal-gate Fallout

  • Trump's administration's response to the Yemen Signal group chat controversy worsened the situation.
  • Their attempts to deflect blame prolonged the discussion instead of focusing on other news.
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The Wrong Number Excuse

  • Mike Waltz claimed the reporter was accidentally added to the Signal group chat due to a contact error.
  • Ronny Chieng jokingly suggested Waltz was having an affair with Jeffrey Goldberg.
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War Plans or Jager Bombs?

  • Pete Hegseth denied sharing war plans in the chat, while Jeffrey Goldberg released screenshots detailing specific attack times and targets.
  • The screenshots included details like "1415. Strike drones on target."
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