The Daily Show: Ears Edition Jon Stewart & John Oliver on America's Trump Monarchy Era | David Remnick
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Feb 11, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, John Oliver, a British comedian and host of 'Last Week Tonight,' teams up with David Remnick, Pulitzer Prize-winning editor of The New Yorker. They dive deep into Trump's approach to governance, critiquing the erosion of constitutional checks and the rise of a monarchy-like era. They emphasize the vital role of long-form journalism in today's chaotic political landscape and urge for a revitalization of democratic engagement. With humor and insight, they tackle nostalgia for America's past and advocate for principled leadership.
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Gulf of America Day
- Jon Stewart mocks Trump's declaration of "Gulf of America Day" during the Super Bowl.
- He jokes about the absurdity of the announcement and its timing.
Regulations Rollback
- Trump is rolling back regulations, including Biden's plastic straw ban.
- Stewart agrees with this specific rollback, finding paper straws terrible.
1870s America
- Trump's "Make America Great Again" aims to return to the 1870s when America was richest.
- Stewart points out this wealth was concentrated in a few robber barons, while most Americans suffered.