Jen Flanz, an executive producer at The Daily Show, shares her inspiring journey from production assistant to showrunner. She recounts the early days when episodes were hand-delivered on tape and how Jon Stewart taught her the importance of empowering others. They discuss the balance of fun and quality in political satire, the significance of mentorship, and the challenges of gender representation in comedy. Flanz emphasizes teamwork, camaraderie, and cultivating inclusivity in creative spaces, offering valuable advice for aspiring TV professionals.

Daily Show dog celebs Walter and Riot steal the spotlight. Discussion on dog-friendly TDS and 'Indogcision 2024' event promoting voter registration and dog adoption. Meet adorable rescue dogs Vivian and Riot. Learn about the impact of dogs on the office environment and staff. Funny stories about dogs at the office and their presence on set. Guests bring dogs on the show, creating a calm and friendly atmosphere.

Former host Jon Stewart discusses his plans for 2024 and changes in the media landscape with showrunner Jen Flanz and co-executive producer Zhubin Parang. They talk about covering the election, correspondent casting process, and Jon's first impressions of Jordan Klepper and Trevor Noah's auditions.