The Daily Show: Ears Edition podcast

The Daily Show: Ears Edition

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. The Daily Show: Ears Edition listeners can use discount code "TDS20” for 20% off all The Daily Show products on  [ParamountShop.com] (http://paramountshop.com/) . Watch The Daily Show weeknights on Comedy Central at 11/10c or stream it on Paramount+. Take a quick survey to help us improve The Daily Show: Ears Edition:  [https://cohst.app/tds] (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://cohst.app/tds__;!!CxwJSw!PfCfgZD9EYyl587cwVr8-QjfY-GVy2csp_AVZgYfbiZ-O_YKnnQgQk4NQMfuX14d4dqsM7XmrA9gpXjoKol7Go-j-OFQ$)

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. The Daily Show: Ears Edition listeners can use discount code "TDS20” for 20% off all The Daily Show products on  [ParamountShop.com] (http://paramountshop.com/) . Watch The Daily Show weeknights on Comedy Central at 11/10c or stream it on Paramount+. Take a quick survey to help us improve The Daily Show: Ears Edition:  [https://cohst.app/tds] (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://cohst.app/tds__;!!CxwJSw!PfCfgZD9EYyl587cwVr8-QjfY-GVy2csp_AVZgYfbiZ-O_YKnnQgQk4NQMfuX14d4dqsM7XmrA9gpXjoKol7Go-j-OFQ$)

 

#2080

Trump Pleads Total Immunity to SCOTUS While Claiming to be an Everyman | Kyle Chayka

Jordan Klepper and Ronny Chieng dive into Trump’s double trials, as his lawyers argue to the Supreme Court that he should have complete immunity and David Pecker of “The Enquirer” airs out his dirty laundry. As protests for Gaza ramp up on college campuses, the de-escalation effort doesn't seem to be...de-escalating. Jordan and Ronny break down the police crackdown, as well as politicians like Mike Johnson and Benjamin Netanyahu weighing in. Plus, Kyle Chayka, New Yorker staff writer and author of “Filterworld: How Algorithms Flattened Culture” sits down with Jordan and Ronny to discuss the effects of algorithm-based suggestions on how we experience taste and culture.  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

9 hrs Ago

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#2079

Mike Johnson's "Courage" On Ukraine Aid Bill | Rep. Andy Kim

Ronny Chieng and Jordan Klepper question just how "courageous" Speaker Mike Johnson is for finally allowing a Ukraine aid bill through the House, Pete Buttigieg forces airlines to pay back disappointed passengers, and Grace Kuhlenschmidt weighs in on teachers being allowed to carry guns in Tennessee. The great turf wars between tennis and pickleball players comes to a head as Michael Kosta recruits former pro and sports commentator Patrick McEnroe to narrate an epic pickleball showdown. Plus, Rep. Andy Kim, of New Jersey’s 3rd District, chats with Ronny and Jordan about his Senate run and Asian-American representation in politics and how America can solidify its role in the 21st century amidst growing neo-isolationism. Take a quick survey to help us improve The Daily Show: Ears Edition:  [https://cohst.app/tds] (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://cohst.app/tds__;!!CxwJSw!PfCfgZD9EYyl587cwVr8-QjfY-GVy2csp_AVZgYfbiZ-O_YKnnQgQk4NQMfuX14d4dqsM7XmrA9gpXjoKol7Go-j-OFQ$) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

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#2078

Jordan Klepper & Ronny Chieng On Whether Trump Already Violated His Gag Order | Stephanie Kelton

Jordan Klepper and Ronny Chieng tackle Jesse Watters labeling Trump being forced to sit in a courtroom for eight hours a day as cruel and unusual punishment and Joe Biden's controversial claim that his uncle was eaten by "cannibals" in New Guinea. Plus, Desi Lydic gives live updates on Trump's endless string of gag order hearings. In today's world, you need a car where you can sit in the front seat and record yourself going on an unhinged rant. That's where Rant-A-Car comes in. You provide the rant, we'll provide the car. Also, Stephanie Kelton, bestselling author of “The Deficit Myth” and professor of economics and public policy, talks to Jordan and Ronny about changing our understanding of government spending through MMT, or Modern Money Theory. She also explains how the national deficit is not a number to be fearful of, but can be put to good use, and how government finance is far more flexible than you might think. Take a quick survey to help us improve The Daily Show: Ears Edition:  [https://cohst.app/tds] (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://cohst.app/tds__;!!CxwJSw!PfCfgZD9EYyl587cwVr8-QjfY-GVy2csp_AVZgYfbiZ-O_YKnnQgQk4NQMfuX14d4dqsM7XmrA9gpXjoKol7Go-j-OFQ$) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

24 Apr 2024

32 MINS

32:17

24 Apr 2024


#2077

Jon Stewart Slams Media for Breathless Trump Trial Coverage | Salman Rushdie

Jon Stewart weighs in on the media’s overblown coverage of Trump’s criminal trial, from sketch-artist interviews to following his motorcade via helicopter, and how the airtime contradicts their stated goal to give him less airtime. Plus, Daily Show alum Jessica Williams surprises us with some joyful benefits of following the Trump trial story. Also, esteemed author, Salman Rushdie speaks with Jon about his memoir, “Knife,” recounting his brush with death, along with the subsequent journey of healing and the fight for free expression currently happening in the United States. Take a quick survey to help us improve The Daily Show: Ears Edition:  [https://cohst.app/tds] (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://cohst.app/tds__;!!CxwJSw!PfCfgZD9EYyl587cwVr8-QjfY-GVy2csp_AVZgYfbiZ-O_YKnnQgQk4NQMfuX14d4dqsM7XmrA9gpXjoKol7Go-j-OFQ$) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

23 Apr 2024

38 MINS

38:20

23 Apr 2024


#2076

Behind the Show: Jordan Klepper On The D-List Turnout for Trump’s Hush Money Trial

Recorded Thursday, April 18th. Jordan Klepper is joined by Supervising Producer, Ian Berger, and Segment Director, Zach Golden, to take us behind the scenes of Donald Trump’s Criminal hush money trial in New York. They discuss how they prepared for this shoot given Trump’s promise of ‘all hell [breaking] loose’ and how they pivoted when they found there was actually more media than MAGA supporters. Plus, Klepper and team talk about running into Andrew Giuliani and the one MAGA supporter who was not just proud of her January 6th attendance, but plugged her appearance on America’s Most Wanted.  Take a quick survey to help us improve The Daily Show: Ears Edition:  [https://cohst.app/tds] (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://cohst.app/tds__;!!CxwJSw!PfCfgZD9EYyl587cwVr8-QjfY-GVy2csp_AVZgYfbiZ-O_YKnnQgQk4NQMfuX14d4dqsM7XmrA9gpXjoKol7Go-j-OFQ$) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

22 Apr 2024

24 MINS

24:23

22 Apr 2024


#2075

Guest Spotlight: Orlando Bloom & Brittney Spencer

Dulcé Sloan sits down with actor and adventure enthusiast, Orlando Bloom, to discuss his new Peacock show, "Orlando Bloom: To The Edge" and his spirtual journey through making the show. Plus, Dulcé chats with country singer-songwriter, Brittney Spencer, about her debut album, "My Stupid LIfe," her experience covering "Blackbird" for Beyoncé's latest country album, and how the DIxie Chicks and Taylor Swift influenced her decision to be a country music writer and performer.  Take a quick survey to help us improve The Daily Show: Ears Edition:  [https://cohst.app/tds] (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://cohst.app/tds__;!!CxwJSw!PfCfgZD9EYyl587cwVr8-QjfY-GVy2csp_AVZgYfbiZ-O_YKnnQgQk4NQMfuX14d4dqsM7XmrA9gpXjoKol7Go-j-OFQ$) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

21 Apr 2024

22 MINS

22:42

21 Apr 2024


#2074

ICYMI: Jon Stewart Tackles Trump's Criminal Trial and Dulcé Sloan Covers Nike's New Team USA Uniform...

Jon Stewart kicks off the week with coverage on Iran's attack on Israel and Israel's plan to strike back. He also discusses the start Donald Trump's criminal trial. Plus, Dulcé Sloan covers jury selection for Trump's trial, Red Lobster filing for bankruptcy, and how Nike's new Team USA women's track uniforms are a little too revealing. Take a quick survey to help us improve The Daily Show: Ears Edition:  [https://cohst.app/tds] (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://cohst.app/tds__;!!CxwJSw!PfCfgZD9EYyl587cwVr8-QjfY-GVy2csp_AVZgYfbiZ-O_YKnnQgQk4NQMfuX14d4dqsM7XmrA9gpXjoKol7Go-j-OFQ$) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

20 Apr 2024

25 MINS

25:38

20 Apr 2024


#2073

Trump Juror Excused Amidst Media Frenzy | Brittney Spencer

Dulcé Sloan reports on the latest Capitol Hill drama, where Marjorie Taylor Greene is waging a war against Speaker Mike Johnson, and Trump is asking Republican candidates for a cut of their campaign funds. Plus, intense media coverage of Trump’s New York criminal trial just cost the court a juror and Troy Iwata weighs in on privacy concerns. Josh Johnson also sits down with a tax expert to learn the tips and tricks rich people use to avoid paying taxes. Whether it’s starting a church, giving charity, owning property, or evaluating his self-made art collection, Josh weighs all options including death to lighten his 2024 tax load. And country singer-songwriter, Brittney Spencer, joins Dulcé for her first late-night interview to discuss how her debut album “My Stupid Life” is an invitation for everyone to love country music, the excitement of being a Black woman in country music at this moment, and what it was like to be featured on Beyoncé’s cover of “Blackbird.” Take a quick survey to help us improve The Daily Show: Ears Edition:  [https://cohst.app/tds] (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://cohst.app/tds__;!!CxwJSw!PfCfgZD9EYyl587cwVr8-QjfY-GVy2csp_AVZgYfbiZ-O_YKnnQgQk4NQMfuX14d4dqsM7XmrA9gpXjoKol7Go-j-OFQ$) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

19 Apr 2024

30 MINS

30:48

19 Apr 2024


#2072

Trump Visits a Bodega as Jury Recruitment Continues | Orlando Bloom

Dulcé Sloan takes on Nike’s skimpy design for Team USA’s women’s track and field Olympians, Endless Shrimp comes to an end as Red Lobster considers bankruptcy, and Donald Trump visits a bodega in NYC as jury selection makes headway. Plus, Josh Johnson tries to wiggle his way into stardom by being selected for Trump’s jury. Then, Dulcé has been watching white people drink wine and pretend to know what a "tannin" is for decades. But what about Black people who also want to get wine drunk on a weekday and call it a book club? Dulcé learns all about wine appreciation and breaking the stemmed-glass ceiling of this exclusive industry from a Black-owned wine tour business in Atlanta. And actor and adventure enthusiast, Orlando Bloom, chats with Dulcé about his new docuseries “Orlando Bloom: To the Edge,” where he pushed himself to the limits in attempts to master wingsuiting, free diving, and rock climbing. They discuss how the experience helped him stay present, the spiritual journey he embarked on, and what it was like portraying himself on-camera. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

18 Apr 2024

28 MINS

28:25

18 Apr 2024


#2071

Dulcé Sloan Tackles Trump’s Criminal Trial Day 2 | Mayan Lopez

Dulcé Sloan kicks off her hosting week with difficult jury selection for Trump's criminal hush money trial and his long list of excuses for getting out of his court dates. Plus, Jordan Klepper Fingers the Pulse outside of the New York County Criminal Court, where a jury of Trump's supporters have already rendered their verdicts. In the latest In My Opinion, John Leguizamo is fired up about the Latino vote and their surprising sway toward Donald Trump, despite Biden’s outreach and policies on immigration. He breaks down the priority issues of inflation and Trump’s deceptions on how much he truly cares about the Latino community. And Mayan Lopez, co-creator, writer, and star of the NBC sitcom “Lopez vs. Lopez,” talks to Dulcé about the responsibility of being the only Latino-centered sitcom on TV right now. She discusses making her own name in comedy while working with her dad, playing a fictionalized version of herself, and using the show to have difficult conversations about family and identity. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

17 Apr 2024

30 MINS

30:58

17 Apr 2024


#2070

Jon Stewart on Iran, Israel and Trump’s Hush Money Trial | David E. Sanger

Jon Stewart unpacks Iran launching missiles at Israel and resident Civil War historian Donald Trump claiming to be the solution. Plus, with Trump’s criminal trial beginning, Desi Lydic, Ronny Chieng, and Josh Johnson go head-to-head to decide which persecuted martyr he resembles most. Then, White House and National Security Correspondent, David E. Sanger, joins Jon to discuss his latest book, “New Cold Wars.” Sanger details how America’s “arrogance” in the decades after the Cold War led to underestimating Russia’s imperialistic plans, including its invasion of Ukraine, and how a similar pattern is unfolding with China. They also discuss how America’s foreign policy track record might impact its role in simultaneous “new cold wars” with Russia and China. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

16 Apr 2024

35 MINS

35:24

16 Apr 2024


#2069

TDS Time Machine: Tax Day

The Daily Show's top Tax Day coverage over the years including Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and Ronny Chieng on America's most annoying holiday. From 2014, Jon Stewart covers the IRS having difficulty finding the proper documentation that it needs to end the government's scrutiny of the organization. And looking back to 2001, Mr. Money, Stephen Colbert, hates paying taxes and shows how to lie on a tax form. Plus, Ronny Chieng's 2023 look at the bizarre and uniquely complicated way America handles the process of filing taxes. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

15 Apr 2024

18 MINS

18:29

15 Apr 2024


#2068

Guest Spotlight: Alex Garland & Hanif Abdurraqib

Michael Kosta sits down with award-winning director and writer, Alex Garland, to discuss his new film, "Civil War," his intentions for inspiring conversation amongst viewers, and journalism's importance to America's checks and balances system. Also, best-selling author, Hanif Abdurraqib, joins Michael to discuss his latest book "There's Always This Year," the parallels between his life and basketball, and his views on re-framing how we look at aging.  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

14 Apr 2024

18 MINS

18:16

14 Apr 2024


#2067

ICYMI: Jon Stewart Talks Israel Support and Michael Kosta Covers Biden's Student Debt Relief Plan

Jon Stewart calls out America for abandoning its values in its support of Israel and Ronny Chieng and Grace Kuhlenschmidt check in with Jon from the 2024 eclipse's path of totality. Plus, Michael Kosta covers the aftermath of the solar eclipse, how a guilty verdict against the parents of a Michigan school shooter set a new gun violence precedent, and President Biden's new student debt forgiveness plan. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

13 Apr 2024

21 MINS

21:32

13 Apr 2024


#2066

Arizona's Abortion Ban Sends Trump and the GOP Reeling | Hanif Abdurraqib

Michael Kosta reports on the fallout from Arizona’s nearly complete abortion ban, sending the GOP into scramble mode. Plus, Jordan Klepper joins Kosta for an enlightening new segment, “Men Talk About Abortion.” Also, are you a politician afraid of going viral for falling down the stairs? Worry no more! Stair Sherpa is the only app where you can request a beefy man in your area to carry you safely up and down any staircase. Nothing embarrassing about this! And cultural critic, poet, and best-selling author Hanif Abdurraqib joins Michael Kosta to discuss his new book “There’s Always This Year” and how the game of basketball can illuminate our understanding of time, urgency, and mortality. Abdurraqib reflects on turning 40, how to reframe aging, the kind of ascension we should strive for, and how to utilize nostalgia as a tool for improvement. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

12 Apr 2024

24 MINS

24:30

12 Apr 2024


#2065

Dems Urge Sotomayor to Retire Pre-Election | Vampire Weekend

Michael Kosta tackles the Biden administration’s new standard for limiting so-called “forever chemicals” in drinking water, the USPS's announcement to raise the price of postage stamps, and Democrats' call for Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor to retire. Plus, Troy Iwata joins to offer up some youthful options as her replacement. And the Grammy Award-winning band Vampire Weekend, Ezra Koenig, Chris Baio, and Chris Tomson, discusses the story behind the cover of their new album, “Only God Was Above Us,“ being an iconic NYC band living in LA, and what inspired their podcast, “Vampire Campfire.” See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

11 Apr 2024

22 MINS

22:43

11 Apr 2024


#2064

Michael Kosta Reacts To Biden's Student Debt Relief Plan | Alex Garland

Michael Kosta reports on the aftermath of the solar eclipse as Google searches for “my eyes hurt” skyrocket. Plus, a new legal precedent is set by a verdict in Michigan, which found a school shooter’s parents guilty. Also, President Biden makes his appeal to young voters with a new student loan debt forgiveness plan, and Josh Johnson weighs in on just how much cash it will take to sell the idea to young people. Donald Trump is also changing his tune on abortion yet again, this time to attract voters in the 2024 election, while Arizona is turning to abortion laws from the 1860s. And Award-winning director and writer, Alex Garland, sits down with Michael Kosta to discuss his new dystopian thriller “Civil War.” Garland talks about his intention to inspire conversation, why he chose to set the film in America, and the importance of journalism in a system of checks and balances. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

10 Apr 2024

25 MINS

25:22

10 Apr 2024


#2063

Jon Stewart Interrogates America's Support of Israel | Christiane Amanpour

Jon Stewart checks in on the war in Gaza and interrogates how America's purported values stack up against its support of Israel. Plus, Ronny Chieng and Grace Kuhlenschmidt report from the eclipse's path of totality with startlingly different reports. And CNN Chief International Anchor, Christiane Amanpour, sits down with Jon to discuss the unprecedented difficulty in covering the war in Gaza, the squashed Middle East peace process of the 1990s, and Muslim countries abandoning Palestinians. Christiane also discusses showcasing diverse viewpoints and opinions on her show, “The Amanpour Hour,” including one Israeli woman who told her, “We must make friends with our enemies, otherwise we will keep dying.” See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

09 Apr 2024

30 MINS

30:57

09 Apr 2024


#2062

Charlamagne tha God On The Problem With DEI

In this podcast exclusive, Daily Show contributor Charlamagne tha God and Daily Show writer Ashton Womack discuss Charlamagne's issues with corporate America's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives, how conservatives have hijacked DEI, and the need for true leadership and change in the Black community. Plus, Clarlamagne unpacks what it was like to work with Jon Stewart and the inspiration he gave him for this piece. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

08 Apr 2024

28 MINS

28:09

08 Apr 2024


#2061

Guest Spotlight: Rep. Colin Allred, Sebastian Junger & Ken Harbaugh

Desi Lydic sits down with Texas’s 2nd District Representative Colin Allred to discuss his campaign for Senate seat against Ted Cruz, his plans for restoring women's reproductive rights, and the importance of paternity leave. Also, executive producers and writers, Sebastian Junger and Ken Harbaugh, join Desi to talk about their award-winning documentary film, “Against All Enemies.” They chat about the dangers of U.S. veterans joining domestic terrorist groups, how some January 6th participants were also former veterans, and how members of these groups tend to have a desire for combat that they may not have seen during their time in service. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

07 Apr 2024

17 MINS

17:19

07 Apr 2024