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Jon Stewart and The Daily Show News Team cover today's biggest headlines. The “Ears Edition” of The Daily Show features full episodes, extended content, exclusive interviews, and more.
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Latest episodes

Oct 27, 2023 • 23min
Why Are Taxpayers Paying For Stadiums? | D Smoke
Grammy-nominated rapper D Smoke talks about collaborating with his brother SiR, working as a public school teacher, and gives advice for new artists. The podcast also discusses controversial topics such as Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and taxpayer-funded stadiums.

Oct 26, 2023 • 23min
Mike Johnson Elected House Speaker | Sydney Colson
Mike Johnson, newly elected House Speaker, and Sydney Colson, a two-time WNBA champion, discuss topics such as conservative views, a restaurant's fee for misbehaving kids, rap demos, spotted lantern flies conspiracy, and the increasing visibility of the WNBA.

Oct 25, 2023 • 23min
Desus Nice covers DJ Envy’s Fraud Accusations | Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, bestselling author, shares the inspiration behind his novel 'Chain-Gang All-Stars' and his desire to inspire compassion for abolishing the prison system. Lewis Black comments on 'The Golden Bachelor' reality show craze. Desus Nice discusses news stories including a potential DJ Envy fraud accusation and an off-duty pilot attempting to crash a plane mid-flight.

Oct 24, 2023 • 23min
Desus Nice on the House Speaker Race | Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Desus Nice discusses Taylor Swift's secret handshake, Sheila Jackson's leaked audio, the House Speaker race, and a man faking heart attacks. Desus asks what makes a true New Yorker. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez breaks down the Republican House Speaker mess and the importance of an easier path to citizenship.

Oct 23, 2023 • 1h 1min
The History & Evolution of Black Horror Movies | Beyond the Scenes
A discussion on the history and evolution of Black horror movies with guests including a Daily Show writer, a filmmaker, an author, and an educator. They explore personal fears, representation, and the significance of Black horror in reflecting black life and culture. The chapter also highlights the struggle for black representation in the film industry and insulting deaths in horror movies. Overall, they discuss the growth of the genre and the increasing presence of women in the industry.

Oct 22, 2023 • 21min
Obamacare Botch Job | TDS Time Machine
The Daily Show looks back at the 2013 government shutdown and Obamacare rollout. Topics include glitches on the HealthCare.gov website, same-sex marriage legalization in New Jersey, an interview with Alan Greenspan about his book, and reflections on the financial industry's greed and hubris.

Oct 22, 2023 • 27min
The Best of Michael Kosta as Guest Host
Michael Kosta hosts The Daily Show, featuring interviews with Ian Bremmer on global political risk, Emily Oster on using data in parenting, Rhiannon Giddens on showcasing different perspectives, and Jordan Jonas on the connection between hunting and conservation. Kosta also discusses America's plastic water bottle problem.

Oct 21, 2023 • 31min
Jordan Klepper Dishes On His Return to the Trump Trail
Jordan Klepper, comedian and political commentator, gives a behind the scenes look at his latest run-in with Trump supporters after six months off the trail. They discuss if Trump supporters care about his indictments, new conspiracies, and what didn't make it into the final cut. Klepper also reveals what rally he hopes to hit up next!

Oct 20, 2023 • 30min
Sidney Powell Pleads Guilty | Jordan Jonas
Jordan Jones discusses Scholastic Book Fair's separate section for race and gender books. Hosts cover Sidney Powell's guilty plea, AI deciphering ancient scroll, and book banning. Nolan Peacock, Sr. Whisper Advisor to Joe Biden, humorously discusses whispering technique. Jordan Jonas shares survival experiences in the Arctic and importance of planning ahead.

Oct 19, 2023 • 27min
Biden Admits U.S. Mistakes While In Israel | Rhihannon Giddens
Grammy-winning singer and composer Rhiannon Giddens discusses the cultural importance of the banjo in American history, the collaborative work that went into her Pulitzer-winning opera, 'Omar,' and the tragic story of Kalief Browder that inspired her song, 'Another Wasted Life.' Michael Kosta dives deep into the U.S.'s obsession with plastic water bottles and how harmful they are to the environment.