The Daily Show: Ears Edition

Transracial adoption has increased over the years and the experience of being raised by adoptive parents of a different race is not without complications. Host Roy Wood Jr. chats with author of the book All You Can Ever Know, Nicole Chung, and author of the book Surviving the White Gaze, Rebecca Carroll, about their first-hand experiences as transracial adoptees. They discuss their upbringings in predominantly white cities, why adoptive families often don’t talk about race, and their lifelong journey navigating their racial identity.   Original air date: November 1, 2022See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Stewart, host of The Daily Show, discusses the 2008 financial crisis, including the collapse of Lehman Brothers, the buyout of Merrill Lynch, and the role of AIG. He also covers spin from the presidential campaign trail, offers obscure animal facts with Ricky Gervais, and shares random and humorous information.

Guests Eva Longoria, Ana Navarro, and Diane Guerrero discuss challenges facing the Latino community, unity among underrepresented groups, the need for more representation in Hollywood, and struggles with immigrant parents.

New York Times reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones joins Trevor Noah to discuss critical race theory in American schools and the 1619 Project, which aims to depict a more accurate history of America. They explore inappropriate lessons on slavery, power dynamics of history, the role of Black Americans, and the difference between America and other colonial powers in regards to slavery.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is meeting with Vladimir Putin this week, but before Putin…there was Trump. Trevor covers the historic nuclear summit meeting between Kim Jong Un and President Trump, who lavished the dictator with praise and gave him a sweetheart diplomatic deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York is famous for its pizza and no one is prouder of that than Jon Stewart…or more protective. Jon takes on Donald Trump, the entire city of Chicago, and Mayor Bill DeBlasio in his defense of proper pizza etiquette and his mission to cement New York as the pizza capital of America. Grab a slice and strap in for the ride.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Stewart discusses the legislative setback in providing healthcare for 9/11 responders. Kenny Specht, Chris Bowman, Ken George, and John Devlin share their frustration and insights on the issue. They discuss the lack of support, misconceptions about their coverage, challenges they faced on 9/11, and missed political opportunity.

Buffalo Bills safety, Damar Hamlin, went into cardiac arrest during a game. This injury sparked conversations about the safety of football and the ways the NFL protects their players’ well being. Host Roy Wood Jr. sits down with CBS Mornings co-host, Nate Burleson, to discuss their feelings towards the game, the importance of protecting players’ mental health, and the fight for lifetime insurance in the NFL.   Original air date: January 17, 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meghan McCain, author of Dirty, Sexy Politics, joins Jon Stewart to discuss political challenges and unifying messages. They also talk about Pureleaf's Know Is Beautiful platform, discrimination, Staten Island, Supreme Court justice, and Proposition 8. They highlight empowering women, AI solutions, and Meghan's book. They reflect on missed connections, political reflections, and promotion of The Daily Show podcast.

New York Fashion Week hits the runway this week! Desi does a deep dive unpacking the history of NY Fashion Week, Dulcé talks about cultural appropriation in fashion, and Roy highlights Black trailblazers in the fashion industry. Also, Trevor sits down with iconic fashion designer, Dapper Dan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.