The Daily Show: Ears Edition Jordan Klepper on Trump's Quest for Peace (Prize) - "Fingers the Pulse" Special Preview
Dec 1, 2025
Jordan Klepper, a comedian and correspondent known for his on-the-ground specials, chats with producers Ian Berger and Scott Sherman about their upcoming special on Trump's quest for a Nobel Peace Prize. They delve into how Trump's narrative gained traction despite unrest at home and abroad. On-the-street interviews reveal striking public defenses for his ambitions. The trio also shares tales from Norway, where they converse with locals and the Nobel committee, all while juxtaposing joyful protests with serious tensions in America.
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Prize Ambition Vs. Domestic Chaos
- Donald Trump's public campaign for the Nobel Peace Prize clashes with violent images of unrest in U.S. cities, creating a surreal contrast.
- That incongruity became the show's narrative hook to explore propaganda uptake and national perceptions.
Propaganda's Downstream Grip
- The team observed Trump's repeated claims (stopping "seven, then eight wars") spreading into MAGA talking points regardless of accuracy.
- They used Fingers the Pulse to test how far propaganda travels downstream into everyday belief.
Norwegians' Blunt Reaction
- In Oslo, Norwegians were baffled and candid about Trump's pursuit of the Nobel Peace Prize.
- The team even interviewed a Nobel committee chair who refused to be baited and explained the prize's actual criteria.