The Daily Show: Ears Edition

Michael Kosta, Desi Lydic, and Troy Iwata cover Trump and Biden's debate prep, while Jon Stewart critiques Biden's lapses and Trump's lies. They analyze debate styles, preparations, and humorous moments, discussing policy outlines, expectations, and exaggerated comedic recaps.

Psychotherapist Lori Gottlieb and Jon Stewart discuss the mental health impact of the presidential debate, focusing on anxiety management. They highlight the difference between productive and unproductive anxiety, navigating political polarization on social media, and dealing with existential fear from news outlets.

Journalist Sharon Lerner discusses 3M's concealment of forever chemicals in collaboration with The New Yorker. Other topics include SCOTUS ruling on bribery, AI in music, Boeing's stranded astronauts, and Triumph's attempt to sway undecided voters with humor and food comparisons.

Peter S. Goodman, an expert in economics, discusses the fragile global supply chain and the need for anti-trust enforcement. The podcast also covers Julian Assange's release, Infowars shutting down, China's lunar visit, and advice on reasserting US supremacy.

Comedian Michael Kosta discusses Trump's debate preparation tactics, including accusing Biden of doping, while Desi Lydic and Troy Iwata debate on debate prep styles. The podcast also explores Jeff Bezos's journey from Amazon founder to space explorer and delves into the success of 'Hacks', featuring insights from co-creator Paul W. Downs.

Josh Johnson, Kat Radley, and David Angelo discuss the dynamics of writing jokes for The Daily Show as stand-up comedians. They talk about pitching jokes in the writer's room, writing for different guest hosts, and the challenges of creating daily topical content. The conversation also touches on transitioning from writing to being on camera and promoting comedy projects on social media.

Join actors Rosalind Chao and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as they discuss sci-fi tropes, character arcs in 'The Bear,' and Moss-Bachrach's preparation for Marvel's 'Fantastic Four.' Chao breaks down Eastern vs. Western sci-fi, while Moss-Bachrach reflects on his evolving role and upcoming projects.

Jon Stewart discusses GOP's portrayal of crime in Democratic-run cities, highlighting the irony of gun origins. Desi Lydic and Ronny Chieng cover the Celtics' NBA win and rage-baiting candidates in down-ballot races.

Actor Ebon Moss-Bachrach dishes on 'The Bear' and Marvel's 'Fantastic Four,' while the podcast covers Putin & Kim Jong-un's North Korea visit, Stonehenge antics, Louisiana's Ten Commandments law, and Republicans vs. the moral standards of the Ten Commandments.

NYU Law professor Melissa Murray and Jessica Valenti discuss the erosion of abortion access post-Roe v. Wade, challenges faced by individuals seeking abortion care in Texas, impact of ambiguous abortion laws, emotional toll on women, legal battles, and advocating for active political participation to safeguard reproductive rights.