The Daily Show: Ears Edition

Harvard Rejects Trump Order, SCOTUS Gets Left on Read | Nimesh Patel

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Apr 16, 2025
Nimesh Patel, an Emmy-nominated writer and comedian currently on a stand-up tour, joins the conversation with insights from the New York comedy scene. They reminisce about their first meeting and the realities of crashing on stage. Patel humorously shares that his daughter is his biggest 'tariff' yet, while they discuss the absurdities of immigration policies and Harvard's stand against Trump. The duo also critiques the global perception of America's political antics through a comedic lens, making light of serious themes in today's world.
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ANECDOTE

Trump Ignores Supreme Court

  • Trump is ignoring the Supreme Court's order to return Kilmer Garcia, a Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador.
  • The administration claims it's not their problem since Garcia is in a Salvadoran prison.
INSIGHT

A Trap in El Salvador?

  • Ronny Chieng jokingly warns a Senator against visiting El Salvador to help Garcia.
  • Chieng suggests it could be a trap orchestrated by the prison guards.
INSIGHT

Harvard vs. Trump

  • Harvard is resisting Trump's demands to limit activism and eliminate DEI programs.
  • They are willing to lose $2 billion in grants, showcasing a power greater than Trump's hatred.
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