The Daily Show: Ears Edition

Former politician Ben Carson's controversial proposal on stopping mass shootings is discussed, critiquing his insensitivity and questioning the feasibility. The podcast also features a discussion on the potential uses of virtual reality, an interview with filmmaker Evgeny Afineevsky about his documentary on Ukraine's fight for freedom, and mentions of an ethics debate on sex robots.

Frequent Daily Show guest Samuel L. Jackson talks about getting caught in a subway car, filming with special effects, and retracing his roots back to Gabon, Africa. He also discusses his sports preferences, his portrayal of Nick Fury, and the importance of support and voting.

Jon Stewart interviews Jim Cramer, host of CNBC's 'Mad Money,' criticizing his role as a 'financial expert' and urging him to take on a more investigative role. He shows old footage of Cramer admitting to market manipulation. They discuss CNBC's failure to catch the financial crisis, the impact of rumors on the stock market, and the need for truthful reporting and accountability in the financial industry.

Jon Stewart covers Mitt Romney's 2012 presidential run with special guests Jason Jones and John Oliver. Trevor Noah recaps Romney's decision to vote for Trump's impeachment. Chelsea Handler covers Romney's special SOTU message for Rep. George Santos.

Guests Anna Kendrick, John Legend, and Oprah Winfrey crash Between the Scenes. They discuss topics like the host's dead dog, Nodum's cashmere revolution, children's interest in music, everyday life mundanities, and the pressure of being Oprah.

Former Daily Show correspondent Mo Rocca discusses his latest book 'Mobituaries' and shares fascinating and complicated stories, including the integration of NYC's Transportation Authority after the Civil War and the life of Billy Carter. He also talks about the controversial Olympic figure skating judging and the ongoing debate between sports and artistry in various disciplines.

Dr. Christy A. Walker and Dianna Williams discuss the challenges of creating safe Black spaces on predominantly white college campuses, focusing on the controversy surrounding the presence of majorette teams from HBCU culture at these institutions. They delve into the impact and evolution of HBCU marching bands, explore the cultural significance of marching bands at HBCUs vs PWIs, and address concerns of cultural appropriation. The hosts also share their frustration and gratitude, and highlight the unique fusion of styles and emotions in majorette dancing.

Comedians Roy Wood Jr. and Jordan Klepper investigate police bias in America's police departments as part of the Black Lives Matter movement. They discuss the distortion of its meaning by pundits on cable news. The podcast also touches on Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington and the challenges of reforming entitlements in the country.

Discussion on the impact and consequences of the government shutdown, President Trump's handling of the situation, analysis of his serious speech on border security, contradictory claims about Mexico paying for the wall, cancellation of Pelosi's trip and delay of State of the Union address, and the negative effects of the shutdown on the economy and Trump's approval ratings.

Kevin Hart interviews Trevor Noah on his Daily Show debut, discussing Pope emojis, John Boehner, and NASA's discovery of water on Mars.