The Daily Show: Season 29
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a JSON object for "The Daily Show" Season 29. Keys: overview (160-220 words), primer (array of exactly 4 concise bullet points). Constraints: Use ONLY provided synopsis and sources. No invented facts. No markdown/asterisks/headings/bullets in the prose (though primer is an array). Output valid JSON only. Content: overview: Factual summary of the season's nar
Season 29 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of The Daily Show Season 28.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Season overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a JSON object for "The Daily Show" Season 29.
Keys: overview (160-220 words), primer (array of exactly 4 concise bullet points).
Constraints: Use ONLY provided synopsis and sources. No invented facts. No markdown/asterisks/headings/bullets in the prose (though primer is an array). Output valid JSON only.
Content:
overview: Factual summary of the season's narrative arc.
primer: 4 concise bullet points on previous lore, character positions, and stakes.
Synopsis: Trevor Noah departed at the end of 2022. Throughout 2023, guest hosts from inside and outside the correspondents roster filled the anchor chair for one-week assignments. On January 24, 2024, Jon Stewart's return was announced. Stewart hosted Monday episodes through at least the end of the 2024 U.S. election cycle and serves as an executive producer. From Tuesdays through Thursdays, members of "The Best F#@king News Team" rotate hosting duties.
Source 1: "The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture."
Source 3: Tuesday-Thursday correspondents are Ronny Chieng, Michael Kosta, Jordan Klepper, Desi Lydic, and Josh Johnson.
Source 4: News team dives into headlines, providing coverage, analysis, and commentary.
Drafting Overview:
Season 29 of The Daily Show follows a transitional period for the program following the departure of host Trevor Noah at the end of 2022. During 2023, the show utilized a series of guest hosts from both within the program's correspondents roster and from outside the organization to fill the anchor chair for one-week assignments. A significant shift occurred on January 24, 2024, when it was announced that Jon Stewart would return to the series he previously hosted from 1999 to 2015. In his current capacity, Stewart serves as an executive producer and hosts Monday episodes through at least the conclusion of the 2024 U.S. election cycle. The weekday schedule is divided, with Stewart handling Mondays while members of The Best F#@king News Team rotate hosting duties for the Tuesday through Thursday broadcasts. This news team provides coverage, expert analysis, and commentary on the biggest stories in news, politics, and pop culture. The program continues its tradition of tackling major headlines through its rotating roster of hosts and correspondents.
Episode Guide
Season 29 Progress Shield
February 12, 2024 - Zanny Minton Beddoes
Feb 12, 2024 · 43 min
Jon Stewart looks at President Biden and Donald Trump's advanced ages, the news team visits a true American diner, and The Economist's Zanny Minton Beddoes examines national conser
February 13, 2024 - Killer Mike
Feb 13, 2024 · 24 min
Jordan Klepper talks to rally goers for political underdog Nikki Haley and "one-day dictator" Donald Trump, Desi Lydic outlines Republican fears, and Killer Mike promotes his album
February 14, 2024 - Joshua Green & Lashana Lynch
Feb 14, 2024 · 24 min
Jordan Klepper covers a not-so-special House election on Long Island, NY, journalist Joshua Green discusses his book "The Rebels," and actor Lashana Lynch talks about "Bob Marley:
February 15, 2024 - Cord Jefferson
Feb 15, 2024 · 24 min
Jordan Klepper covers a sex scandal in the Fulton County, GA, D.A.'s office, Grace Kuhlenschmidt swoons over adulterous presidents, and director Cord Jefferson discusses "American
February 19, 2024 - Melissa Murray and Kate Shaw
Feb 19, 2024 · 24 min
Jon Stewart breaks down Tucker Carlson's deferential interview with Vladimir Putin, and "Strict Scrutiny" podcast hosts Melissa Murray and Kate Shaw explore the dangers of authorit
February 20, 2024 - Danai Gurira
Feb 20, 2024 · 24 min
Desi Lydic and Josh Johnson evaluate Donald Trump's sneaker line, Ronny Chieng takes advantage of Alabama's new embryo law, and Danai Gurira previews "The Walking Dead: The Ones Wh
February 21, 2024 - Maite Alberdi
Feb 21, 2024 · 24 min
Desi Lydic covers the not-so-credible FBI informant working against President Biden, Michael Kosta visits "climate refuge" Duluth, MN, and director Maite Alberdi talks "The Eternal
February 22, 2024 - Jason Isbell
Feb 22, 2024 · 24 min
Desi Lydic analyzes Nikki Haley's so-called moderate views, Troy Iwata celebrates a day without smartphones, and Jason Isbell performs "Cast Iron Skillet" from his album "Weatherva
February 26, 2024 - Murtaza Hussain and Yair Rosenberg
Feb 26, 2024 · 31 min
Jon Stewart analyzes Israel-Palestine peace plans and the long-term impact of U.S. foreign policy with journalists Murtaza Hussain and Yair Rosenberg, and Jon bids farewell to a fr
February 27, 2024 - Kwame Alexander
Feb 27, 2024 · 24 min
Ronny Chieng tells guest host Michael Kosta his plan to defeat Wendy's surge pricing, The Daily Show profiles 2024 candidate RFK Jr., and writer Kwame Alexander talks "This Is the
February 28, 2024 - Sloane Crosley
Feb 28, 2024 · 24 min
Michigan natives Michael Kosta and Jordan Klepper debate their state's primary, "Dr." Troy Iwata rates politicians' mental fitness, and writer Sloane Crosley discusses "Grief Is fo
February 29, 2024 - Rex Chapman
Feb 29, 2024 · 24 min
Michael Kosta and Desi Lydic lament the Supreme Court's delay of Donald Trump's immunity case, Dulcé Sloan celebrates Black women, and Rex Chapman talks "It's Hard for Me to Live w
March 4, 2024 - Jonathan Blitzer
Mar 4, 2024 · 24 min
Jon Stewart explores the highly partisan migrant crisis and New York's less-than-welcoming response to the issue, and writer Jonathan Blitzer discusses "Everyone Who Is Gone Is Her
March 5, 2024 - Yuval Noah Harari
Mar 5, 2024 · 24 min
Guest host Ronny Chieng explores "shrinkflation," Jordan Klepper meets indecisive Nikki Haley fans, and Yuval Noah Harari talks about "Unstoppable Us, Volume 2: Why the World Isn't
March 6, 2024 - Chelsea Peretti
Mar 6, 2024 · 23 min
Guest host Ronny Chieng covers Super Tuesday's predictable results, Grace Kuhlenschmidt enjoys beautiful American Samoa, and Chelsea Peretti chats about "First Time Female Director
March 7, 2024 - Awkwafina
Mar 7, 2024 · 24 min
Ronny Chieng looks at new airport and subway security measures, Michael Kosta talks to Eagle Pass, TX, residents about the recent "invasion," and Awkwafina discusses "Kung Fu Panda
March 11, 2024 - Steven Levitsky
Mar 11, 2024 · 24 min
Jon Stewart covers the 2024 State of the Union address and breaks down the GOP's warped relationship with the Constitution, and writer Steven Levitsky discusses "Tyranny of the Min
March 12, 2024 - Jane Marie
Mar 12, 2024 · 24 min
Desi Lydic, Michael Kosta and Grace Kuhlenschmidt dig into a Kate Middleton mystery, and author Jane Marie discusses "Selling the Dream: The Billion-Dollar Industry Bankrupting Ame
March 13, 2024 - David Alan Grier
Mar 13, 2024 · 24 min
Desi Lydic and Michael Kosta explore the potential TikTok ban, Lewis Black complains about AI's human biases, and David Alan Grier talks about "The American Society of Magical Negr
March 14, 2024 - Renée Elise Goldsberry
Mar 14, 2024 · 24 min
The news team explores the dubious democracy of Russia's 2024 presidential election, Miami breaks up with spring breakers, and actor Renée Elise Goldsberry chats about her show "Gi
March 25, 2024 - Gary Clark Jr.
Mar 25, 2024 · 24 min
Jon Stewart loses patience with the double standards at work in Donald Trump's "victimless" financial fraud case, and Gary Clark Jr. performs "Habits" from his album "JPEG RAW."
March 26, 2024 - Jim Sciutto
Mar 26, 2024 · 24 min
Jordan Klepper and Josh Johnson debate Florida's age limits for social media, the GOP grapples with "What Women Voters Want," and author Jim Sciutto discusses "The Return of Great
March 27, 2024 - Byron Tau
Mar 27, 2024 · 24 min
Jordan Klepper explores shifting attitudes toward the January 6 insurrectionists, Michael Kosta attends RFK Jr.'s running mate announcement, and Byron Tau discusses "Means of Contr
March 28, 2024 - Huey Lewis
Mar 28, 2024 · 24 min
Jordan Klepper and Grace Kuhlenschmidt react to NYC's congestion pricing, Leslie Jones rages against election polls, and Huey Lewis talks "The Heart of Rock and Roll" jukebox music
April 1, 2024 - Lina Khan
Apr 1, 2024 · 39 min
Jon Stewart analyzes the bait-and-switch promises of artificial intelligence, and Federal Trade Commission chair Lina Khan discusses monopolies, antitrust laws and corporate collus
April 2, 2024 - Colin Allred
Apr 2, 2024 · 24 min
Desi Lydic celebrates the skyrocketing popularity of women's basketball, Michael Kosta meets an NYC "ghost plates" buster, and 2024 Senate hopeful Colin Allred lays out his plans f
April 3, 2024 - Alison Brie
Apr 3, 2024 · 24 min
Desi Lydic explores conservatives' outrage over a harmless calendar coincidence, Charlamagne Tha God breaks down the flaws of DEI, and Alison Brie chats about her series "Apples Ne
April 4, 2024 - Sebastian Junger and Ken Harbaugh
Apr 4, 2024 · 24 min
Desi Lydic explains Nebraska's crucial role in the 2024 election, Jordan Klepper and Ronny Chieng brace for the eclipse, and Sebastian Junger and Ken Harbaugh discuss "Against All
April 8, 2024 - Christiane Amanpour
Apr 8, 2024 · 31 min
Jon Stewart looks at eclipse conspiracy theories and the U.S.'s delicate treatment of Israel, and Christiane Amanpour outlines the need for strong political leadership in the Middl
April 9, 2024 - Alex Garland
Apr 9, 2024 · 24 min
Michael Kosta explores Arizona's Civil War-era abortion ban and Donald Trump's ever-changing views on reproductive rights, and director Alex Garland discusses "Civil War."
April 10, 2024 - Vampire Weekend
Apr 10, 2024 · 24 min
Michael Kosta and Troy Iwata try to pinpoint the ideal youthful candidate for a Supreme Court spot, and Vampire Weekend performs "Mary Boone" from their album "Only God Was Above U
April 11, 2024 - Hanif Abdurraqib
Apr 11, 2024 · 25 min
Michael Kosta and Jordan Klepper offer their bro-iest takes on abortion, a new service saves politicians from embarrassing falls, and Hanif Abdurraqib discusses "There's Always Thi
April 15, 2024 - David E. Sanger
Apr 15, 2024 · 24 min
Jon Stewart is baffled by the current "teams" in the Middle East, the news team debates which historical martyr Donald Trump resembles most, and author David E. Sanger talks "New C
April 16, 2024 - Mayan Lopez
Apr 16, 2024 · 24 min
Dulcé Sloan and Jordan Klepper check in on jury selection at Donald Trump's trial, John Leguizamo breaks down the importance of Latino voters, and Mayan Lopez chats about "Lopez vs
April 17, 2024 - Orlando Bloom
Apr 17, 2024 · 24 min
Josh Johnson tries to land a spot on Donald Trump's jury, Dulcé Sloan visits a Black-owned wine tour in Georgia, and Orlando Bloom discusses his docuseries "Orlando Bloom: To the E
April 18, 2024 - Brittney Spencer
Apr 18, 2024 · 24 min
Dulcé Sloan covers Speaker Mike Johnson's clash with fellow Republicans in Congress, Josh Johnson learns the art of tax evasion, and Brittney Spencer discusses her album "My Stupid
April 22, 2024 - Salman Rushdie
Apr 22, 2024 · 39 min
Jon Stewart and a very special guest debate the media's sensationalist coverage of Donald Trump's mundane trial, and Salman Rushdie discusses "Knife: Meditations After an Attempted
April 23, 2024 - Stephanie Kelton
Apr 23, 2024 · 24 min
Jordan Klepper and Ronny Chieng explore Donald Trump's "torturous" time in court, Joe Biden shares a startling family story, and economist Stephanie Kelton discusses "Finding the M
April 24, 2024 - Andy Kim
Apr 24, 2024 · 24 min
Jordan Klepper and Ronny Chieng break down a Tennessee bill to arm schoolteachers, Michael Kosta explores America's pickleball craze, and New Jersey Rep. Andy Kim discusses his Sen
April 25, 2024 - Kyle Chayka
Apr 25, 2024 · 24 min
Ronny Chieng and Jordan Klepper explore the dangers of police presence at college protests against the war in Gaza, and Kyle Chayka discusses "Filterworld: How Algorithms Flattened
May 6, 2024 - Jonathan Haidt
May 6, 2024 · 24 min
Jordan Klepper looks at Governor Kristi Noem's war on dogs, Josh Johnson won't take sides in the Kendrick Lamar-Drake rap beef, and Jonathan Haidt discusses "The Anxious Generation
May 7, 2024 - Lexi Freiman
May 7, 2024 · 24 min
Jordan Klepper and Troy Iwata suffer through Stormy Daniels's TMI testimony, Desi Lydic discovers a lucrative way to save the planet, and Lexi Freiman talks about "The Book of Ayn.
May 8, 2024 - Matt Damon
May 8, 2024 · 24 min
Jordan Klepper and Desi Lydic analyze RFK Jr.'s startling health revelation, Lewis Black calls out Tesla's dismal profits and truck recall, and Matt Damon discusses "Kiss the Futur
May 9, 2024 - John Della Volpe
May 9, 2024 · 24 min
Jon Stewart calls out fake outrage on the right and confronts his own political shame, and John Della Volpe discusses "Fight: How Gen Z Is Channeling Their Fear and Passion to Save
May 13, 2024 - Ilana Glazer
May 13, 2024 · 24 min
Jon Stewart breaks down Senator Bob Menendez's corruption trial and the legal loopholes allowing members of Congress to gain wealth and power, and Ilana Glazer chats about her movi
May 14, 2024 - Miranda July
May 14, 2024 · 24 min
Desi Lydic has doubts about OpenAI's flirty new chat system Omni, The Daily Show profiles NYC mayor and "philosopher king" Eric Adams, and Miranda July discusses her novel "All Fou
May 15, 2024 - Amy Ryan
May 15, 2024 · 24 min
Desi Lydic covers Joe Biden and Donald Trump's unexpected debate plans, Ronny Chieng and Jordan Klepper spar over the latest sports news, and actor Amy Ryan discusses "Doubt" and "
May 16, 2024 - Helen Rebanks and Nick Offerman
May 16, 2024 · 24 min
Desi Lydic and Josh Johnson debate the pros and cons of restoring Southern schools' Confederate names, and Helen Rebanks and Nick Offerman discuss her book "The Farmer's Wife."
May 20, 2024 - Frank Fahrenkopf
May 20, 2024 · 24 min
Jon Stewart calls out the right's hypocritical obsession with victimhood and being "canceled" for expressing free speech, and Frank Fahrenkopf explains the evolution of presidentia
May 21, 2024 - Sebastian Junger
May 21, 2024 · 24 min
Michael Kosta and Ronny Chieng debate the upsides of bullying nerds, Kamala Harris's unusual speech patterns are finally explained, and Sebastian Junger discusses "In My Time of Dy
May 22, 2024 - JB Smoove
May 22, 2024 · 24 min
Michael Kosta and Josh Johnson question Donald Trump's wild assassination theories, Troy Iwata meets Joe Biden's sole superfan, and JB Smoove chats about "Curb Your Enthusiasm."
May 23, 2024 - John Legend
May 23, 2024 · 24 min
Michael Kosta and Troy Iwata try to interpret the hidden meanings behind Justice Alito's many flags, and John Legend discusses his podcast documentary series "Afghan Star."
June 3, 2024 - Rep. Ken Buck
Jun 3, 2024 · 46 min
Jon Stewart loses it over complaints about Donald Trump's guilty verdicts and the value of the court system, and former Rep. Ken Buck debates the precedent set by Trump's trial.
June 4, 2024 - Marlon Wayans
Jun 4, 2024 · 24 min
Ronny Chieng and Desi Lydic examine North Korea's trashy new strategy, Michael Kosta uncovers a smarty-pants conspiracy, and Marlon Wayans discusses his stand-up special "Good Grie
June 5, 2024 - Joel Kim Booster
Jun 5, 2024 · 24 min
Troy Iwata investigates a porn-addicted Amazonian tribe, Ronny Chieng and Jordan Klepper argue about basketball news, and Joel Kim Booster discusses "Outstanding: A Comedy Revoluti
June 6, 2024 - George Conway
Jun 6, 2024 · 24 min
Ronny Chieng reports on conservative backlash to Pride Month, a new product lets patriots show their passion for the flag, and attorney George Conway discusses Donald Trump's guilt
June 10, 2024 - Monica McNutt
Jun 10, 2024 · 24 min
Jon Stewart breaks down rainbow capitalism and corporate America's pandering problem, and basketball analyst Monica McNutt discusses Caitlin Clark's effect on the WNBA.
June 11, 2024 - Kevin Bacon
Jun 11, 2024 · 24 min
Jordan Klepper reports on Governor Kathy Hochul's reversal on NYC's proposed congestion pricing, Troy Iwata digs into political humiliation, and Kevin Bacon discusses his film "MaX
June 12, 2024 - Jeremy O. Harris
Jun 12, 2024 · 24 min
Host Jordan Klepper talks to writer and director Jeremy O. Harris about his upcoming documentary "Slave Play. Not a Movie. A Play."
June 13, 2024 - Maya Hawke
Jun 13, 2024 · 24 min
Host Jordan Klepper interviews Maya Hawke, actor and musician promoting her movie "Inside Out 2" and her album "Chaos Angel".
June 17, 2024 - Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II
Jun 17, 2024 · 33 min
Jon Stewart looks at the GOP's contradictory habit of fearmongering about crime rates while opposing gun control laws, and Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II discusses his book "White P
June 18, 2024 - Rosalind Chao
Jun 18, 2024 · 24 min
Desi Lydic and Ronny Chieng profile lesser-known GOP candidates with extreme views, Marlon "'Quon" Wayans grills special prosecutor Nathan Wade, and Rosalind Chao discusses "3 Body
June 20, 2024 - Ebon Moss-Bachrach
Jun 20, 2024 · 24 min
Ronny Chieng and Desi Lydic look at Kim Jong-un and Vladimir Putin's blossoming BFF-ship, Michael Kosta updates the Ten Commandments, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach chats about "The Bear."
June 24, 2024 - Paul W. Downs
Jun 24, 2024 · 24 min
Michael Kosta, Desi Lydic and Troy Iwata weigh the value of preparing for political debates (or not), The Daily Show profiles nerd king Jeff Bezos, and Paul W. Downs talks "Hacks."
June 25, 2024 - Peter S. Goodman
Jun 25, 2024 · 30 min
Host Michael Kosta sits down with NYT global economics Peter S. Goodman to discuss his new book "How the World Ran Out of Everything: Inside the Global Supply Chain".
June 26, 2024 - Sharon Lerner
Jun 26, 2024 · 31 min
Host Michael Kosta interviews journalist Sharon Lerner about her recent New Yorker/ProPublica article titled "You Make Me Sick".
June 27, 2024 - Lori Gottlieb
Jun 27, 2024 · 24 min
The Daily Show Presents Indecision 2024: The First Presidential Debate: America Watches Through Its Fingers, with live post-debate coverage hosted by Jon Stewart.
July 8, 2024 - A.J. Jacobs
Jul 8, 2024 · 32 min
Host Jon Stewart talks with journalist and author A.J. Jacobs about his latest book “The Year of Living Constitutionally”.
July 9, 2024 - Aasif Mandvi
Jul 9, 2024 · 33 min
Hosts Jordan Klepper and Desi Lydic chat with actor Aasif Mandvi from the Paramount+ series "Evil".
July 10, 2024 - Elizabeth Dias and Lisa Lerer
Jul 10, 2024 · 32 min
New York Times reporters Elizabeth Dias and Lisa Lerer discuss their new book "The Fall of Roe" with hosts Jordan Klepper and Desi Lydic.
July 16, 2024 - Bill O'Reilly
Jul 16, 2024 · 33 min
Jon Stewart unpacks the opening night of the American Republican National Convention and the conspiracy theories around Trump's assassination attempt. Plus, Jon spars with politica
July 17, 2024 - Scott Galloway
Jul 17, 2024 · 26 min
Ronny Chieng recaps RNC night 2. Jordan and Desi analyse Trump's running mate. Entrepreneur Scott Galloway discusses his latest book, "The Algebra of Wealth."
July 18, 2024
Jul 18, 2024 · 24 min
Jordan Klepper goes live after the final night of the RNC to unpack Trump's long speech, and appearances from Terry Bollea (aka "Hulk Hogan") and Robert Ritchie (aka "Kid Rock"). P
July 29, 2024 - Pete Buttigieg
Jul 29, 2024 · 39 min
Jon Stewart tackles both sides' reactions to new nominee Kamala Harris. 2020 Presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg explains to Jon why he goes on Fox News and the possibility of be
July 30, 2024 - Jon M. Chu
Jul 30, 2024 · 26 min
Ronny Chieng zooms in on White Dudes for Kamala Harris and why Democrats are calling Trump & Vance weird. Director Jon M. Chu reveals why he wanted to direct the upcoming film adap
July 31, 2024 - Black Pumas
Jul 31, 2024 · 23 min
Ronny Chieng tackles Trump's painful attempt at Black voter outreach. Eric Burton, of the Grammy-nominated band Black Pumas, discusses the band's Texas roots and new album "Chronic
August 1, 2024 - Hong Chau
Aug 1, 2024 · 31 min
Ronny Chieng tackles Trump's continued attacks on Kamala Harris's racial identity. Oscar-nominated actress Hong Chau speaks about her latest film, "The Instigators," and her incred
August 5, 2024 - Roxane Gay
Aug 5, 2024 · 30 min
Michael Kosta covers the biggest talking points at the Olympics. Bestselling author Roxane Gay discusses her new e-book, "Stand Your Ground: A Black Feminist Reckoning with America
August 6, 2024 - Ed Helms
Aug 6, 2024 · 29 min
Michael Kosta gets to know Minnesota governor Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' new running mate. Actor, writer and former Daily Show correspondent Ed Helms sits down to discuss his podcast
August 7, 2024 - Barbara McQuade
Aug 7, 2024 · 32 min
Michael Kosta on Tim Walz's debut at Philadelphia's rowdy Harris rally. Former U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade discusses her new book, "Attack From Within: How Disinformation is Sabo
August 8, 2024 - Hannah Berner
Aug 8, 2024 · 30 min
Michael Kosta on Joe Biden's comeback, and Elon Musk's legal temper tantrum. Comedienne Hannah Berner discusses her new Netflix special, "We Ride at Dawn," and more creative avenue
August 12, 2024 - Mark Cuban
Aug 12, 2024 · 46 min
Returning from COVID ("First-timer, did not care for it"), Jon examines Donald Trump's hard time adjusting to Kamala Harris' rising poll numbers, and posits that Trump's use of the
August 13, 2024 - Gabby Thomas
Aug 13, 2024 · 35 min
Desi Lydic tackles Donald Trump's glitchy interview with Elon Musk on X, in which a slurring Trump announced plans to close the Department of Education, played '90s pop culture tri
August 14, 2024 - Mark Duplass
Aug 14, 2024 · 35 min
Desi Lydic watches the leaked Project 2025 training videos and discovers the secret right-wing plan for transforming government, undoing climate rules, and eliminating all pronouns
August 15, 2024 - Brittney Cooper, Rebecca Traister
Aug 15, 2024 · 35 min
"Indecision 2024" examines Donald Trump's rants against Joe Biden's and Kamala Harris' peculiarities (and Tic-Tacs) during an "intellectual" speech on economic policy; Troy Iwata i
August 19, 2024 - Gretchen Whitmer
Aug 19, 2024 · 31 min
Host Michael Kosta interviews Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer in Chicago, on the ground at the Democratic National Convention.
August 20, 2024 - Rep. Lauren Underwood
Aug 20, 2024 · 32 min
In Chicago, on the ground at the Democratic National Convention, Illinois Representative Lauren Underwood talks with host Desi Lydic.
August 21, 2024 - Gov. Wes Moore
Aug 21, 2024 · 34 min
Host Jordan Klepper sits down with Maryland Governor Wes Moore on the ground at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
August 22, 2024 - Live show of the DNC
Aug 22, 2024 · 39 min
Jon Stewart closes out the DNC from Chicago with a recap of the convention.
September 9, 2024 - Yuval Noah Harari
Sep 9, 2024 · 35 min
Jordan Klepper catches up on the latest presidential race drama. Bestselling author Yuval Noah Harari discusses his new book, "Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks From t
September 10, 2024 - Steve Ballmer
Sep 10, 2024 · 45 min
Jon Stewart goes live after the first Trump vs Harris presidential debate, featuring face-offs over abortion, border control, and eating cats? Tonight's guest is former Microsoft C
September 11, 2024 - John Heilemann
Sep 11, 2024 · 43 min
Host Jordan Klepper talks with John Heilemann, national affairs analyst for NBC News/MSNBC and host of "Impolitic with John Heilemann".
September 12, 2024 - Sasheer Zamata
Sep 12, 2024 · 29 min
Jordan looks at how Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris is sending right-wing politicians into a panic. Actress Sasheer Zamata talks about her MCU debut in the new Disney+
September 17, 2024 - Luis "Lue" Elizondo
Sep 17, 2024 · 29 min
Ronny Chieng covers the second assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Former Counterintelligence Special Agent Luis Elizondo discusses his new book, "Imminent: Inside the Pentagon'
September 18, 2024 - Daniel Dae Kim
Sep 18, 2024 · 26 min
Ronny Chieng covers big economic news, including the Fed cutting interest rates and Trump trying to launch a crypto business. Also, actor Daniel Dae Kim discusses his role in the n
September 19, 2024 - Phillip Lim
Sep 19, 2024 · 36 min
Ronny Chieng covers more Republican weirdness and Rudy Giuliani's frighteningly bad performance at a Trump rally. Today's special guest is Phillip Lim, creative director of fashion
September 23, 2024 - Christine Lagarde
Sep 23, 2024 · 37 min
Jon Stewart tackles the growing war in the Middle East, incl. the recent Hezbollah pager attacks. And European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde discusses the global economy
September 24, 2024 - Aubrey Plaza
Sep 24, 2024 · 30 min
Desi Lydic rounds up male politicians' insulting appeals to female voters. Plus, Aubrey Plaza chats about Francis Ford Coppola's "Megalopolis" and who inspired her performance as a
September 25, 2024 - Rachel Agatha Keen aka RAYE
Sep 25, 2024 · 24 min
Desi Lydic dives into the latest headlines, incl. Donald Trump's refusal of a second debate. Plus, British singer-songwriter Rachel Agatha Keen aka RAYE talks about her transformat
September 26, 2024 - Susanna Fogel
Sep 26, 2024 · 33 min
Desi Lydic breaks down NYC Mayor Eric Adams' shocking indictment on bribery and fraud charges. Director Susanna Fogel discusses her new film "Winner", based on the life of whistleb
September 30, 2024 - Ta-Nehisi Coates
Sep 30, 2024 · 43 min
Host Jon Stewart talks with author Ta-Nehisi Coates about his newest book, “The Message.”
October 1, 2024 - Paola Ramos
Oct 1, 2024 · 25 min
Host Michael Kosta provides live post-Vice Presidential debate coverage and chats with journalist/author Paola Ramos. Paola Ramos is on to advertise and promote her new book, "Defe
October 2, 2024 - Jelani Cobb
Oct 2, 2024 · 29 min
Michael Kosta dives into the heated aftermath of the Vance vs Walz VP debate. Jelani Cobb, Dean of Columbia Journalism School, discusses the crucial role of diverse, trustworthy jo
October 3, 2024 - JJ Johnson
Oct 3, 2024 · 31 min
Michael Kosta covers the latest election controversy, as betting on congressional races is legalised. Chef JJ Johnson joins the conversation about his best-selling cookbook, "The S
October 7, 2024 - Bill Adair
Oct 7, 2024 · 37 min
Jon Stewart tackles growing claims of election interference, with Elon Musk joining Trump's narrative. Bill Adair discusses his new book on political liars and misinformation, "Bey
October 8, 2024 - Jason Reynolds
Oct 8, 2024 · 28 min
Jordan Klepper unpacks Trump's latest political spin, and Michael Kosta interviews the source of Fox News's ludicrous voter fraud claims. Bestselling author Jason Reynolds discusse
October 9, 2024 - Jessica Valenti
Oct 9, 2024 · 28 min
Jordan Klepper unpacks Kamala Harris's recent media blitz, and how she is carving out her identity apart from Biden. Jessica Valenti discusses her bestselling book "Abortion: Our
October 10, 2024 - Eric Idle
Oct 10, 2024 · 28 min
Jordan Klepper examines Trump's denial of Biden's economic recovery. Comedy legend Eric Idle discusses his new book, "The Spamalot Diaries," and how he stays positive through laugh
October 15, 2024 - Stacey Abrams
Oct 15, 2024 · 29 min
Desi Lydic dives into Trump's wild town hall, which turned into an impromptu listening party. Then Desi sits down with voting rights activist and presenter of "Assembly Required" S
October 16, 2024 - Jason Segel
Oct 16, 2024 · 27 min
Desi Lydic explores Kamala Harris's appeal to Black male voters, and Trump's bizarre claim of being the "father of IVF". Hollywood actor Jason Segel discusses his Apple TV+ series
October 17, 2024 - Kara Swisher
Oct 17, 2024 · 30 min
Host Desi Lydic interviews journalist, podcast host, and author Kara Swisher about her new book "Burn Book: A Tech Love Story."
October 21, 2024 - Gov. Tim Walz
Oct 21, 2024 · 38 min
Host Jon Stewart sits down with Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz.
October 22, 2024 - Jennifer Granholm
Oct 22, 2024 · 33 min
Michael Kosta explores Rudy Giuliani's financial downfall & Elon Musk's million-dollar sweepstakes to sway voters. Energy Sec. Jennifer Granholm discusses the rapid growth of the c
October 23, 2024 - David Hogg
Oct 23, 2024 · 35 min
Michael Kosta unpacks a whirlwind of pre-election headlines. John Kelly reveals Trump's troubling praise for Hitler. David Hogg, co-founder of March for Our Lives and Leaders We De
October 24, 2024 - Joseph Antonio Cartagena aka "Fat Joe"
Oct 24, 2024 · 33 min
Michael Kosta breaks down Tucker Carlson's bizarre Trump rally speech. Grammy-nominated artist Joseph Antonio Cartagena aka "Fat Joe" discusses his push for healthcare price transp
October 28, 2024 - Governor Josh Shapiro
Oct 28, 2024 · 44 min
Jon Stewart dives into Trump's recent xenophobic rally at MSG and his proposed mass deportation plan. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro discusses the state's role as a "temporary
October 29, 2024 - María Teresa Kumar
Oct 29, 2024 · 34 min
Ronny Chieng unpacks the fallout from Tony Hinchcliffe's racist joke about Puerto Rico. María Teresa Kumar, President of Voto Latino, joins Ronny to discuss the Latino voting bloc'
October 30, 2024 - The Linda Lindas
Oct 30, 2024 · 34 min
Ronny Chieng dives into Biden's "garbage" comment and Trump's surprising plan to let RFK Jr. handle public health. Young rockers "the Linda Lindas" chat about their new album, No O
October 31, 2024 - Connie Chung
Oct 31, 2024 · 38 min
Ronny Chieng breaks down Trump's garbage truck photo-op and John Leguizamo goes undercover with undecided Latino voters. Trailblazing journalism icon Connie Chung discusses her mem
November 4, 2024 - Adam Serwer
Nov 4, 2024 · 33 min
Jordan Klepper recaps the candidates' final pushes, incl. Kamala Harris' star-studded send-off. Jordan then has a conversation with Adam Serwer, a staff writer for The Atlantic, ab
November 6, 2024 - Tressie McMillan Cottom
Nov 6, 2024 · 35 min
Desi Lydic digests Donald Trump's election win. Tressie McMillan Cottom analyses the election's deeper implications, the rise of identity politics & Trump's appeal to American anxi
November 7, 2024 - Emily Ngo
Nov 7, 2024 · 31 min
Ronny Chieng covers Biden's preparations for a peaceful transfer of power, along with Trump's potential cabinet picks. Award-winning journalist Emily Ngo provides her insight on Tr
November 11, 2024 - Thomas Brennan
Nov 11, 2024 · 34 min
Jon Stewart dissects the Democrat election fallout and what went wrong. Retired Marine Thomas Brennan spotlights the human impact of military service in his film, "Shadows of Fallu
November 12, 2024 - Robert Putnam
Nov 12, 2024 · 33 min
Host Jordan Klepper talks with Robert Putnam, a Harvard professor and social scientist, about his documentary "Join or Die."
November 13, 2024 - Moses "Shyne" Barrow Levi
Nov 13, 2024 · 32 min
Jordan Klepper covers Trump's cordial meeting with Biden and his surprising cabinet nominees. Special guest is Moses "Shyne" Barrow, former Grammy-winning rapper turned Belizean po
November 14, 2024 - Francis Ford Coppola
Nov 14, 2024 · 31 min
Host Jordan Klepper interviews Francis Ford Coppola, director of “Megalopolis.”
November 18, 2024 - Ruy Teixeira
Nov 18, 2024 · 43 min
Jon Stewart analyses how Republicans exploit loopholes for political gain while Democrats stick to the rules - is it time for a change in strategy? Host Jon Stewart interviews Ruy
November 19, 2024 - Ronan Farrow
Nov 19, 2024 · 31 min
Desi Lydic dives into explosive allegations vs. Trump's attorney general nominee Matt Gaetz. Award-winning investigative reporter/contributing writer of The New Yorker Ronan Farrow
November 20, 2024 - Joey McIntyre
Nov 20, 2024 · 27 min
Desi Lydic unpacks Trump's latest celebrity cabinet choices, including Dr. Oz and WWE's Linda McMahon. Joey McIntyre of New Kids On The Block discusses his new Christmas film 'Jing
November 21, 2024 - Brittany Howard
Nov 21, 2024 · 27 min
Desi Lydic breaks down the latest Washington drama, including Matt Gaetz pulling out of the Attorney General race. Grammy-winning artist Brittany Howard discusses her transformativ
December 2, 2024 - Sally Yates
Dec 2, 2024 · 45 min
Jon Stewart unpacks Trump's nomination of Kash Patel for FBI head and Biden's pardon of his son Hunter. Former Deputy AG Sally Yates discusses Trump's threat to the DOJ & his "weap
December 3, 2024 - Neil deGrasse Tyson
Dec 3, 2024 · 36 min
Ronny Chieng tackles South Korea's martial law reversal & misconduct allegations against Pete Hegseth. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson shares insights on the contributions of im
December 4, 2024 - Tom Colicchio
Dec 4, 2024 · 33 min
Ronny Chieng breaks down the controversies surrounding Defence Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, and Josh Johnson covers South Korea's political turmoil. Featured guest is chef & act
December 5, 2024 - Charles Yu
Dec 5, 2024 · 35 min
Host Ronny Chieng interviews author and creator/executive producer Charles Yu about his book and Hulu series "Interior Chinatown."
December 9, 2024 - Ben Wikler
Dec 9, 2024 · 36 min
Jon Stewart unpacks Syria's revolution & the bizarre capture of an insurance CEO assassin. Ben Wikler, chair of the Wisconsin Democratic Party, discusses his vision for the Democra
December 10, 2024 - Deb Haaland
Dec 10, 2024 · 35 min
Michael Kosta tackles the arrest of Luigi Mangione, the suspected United Healthcare CEO assassin, and unpacks America's crush on the "hot felon". Special guest is Interior Secretar
December 11, 2024 - T.J. English
Dec 11, 2024 · 32 min
Michael Kosta investigates the manifesto of suspected UHC CEO shooter Luigi Mangione. Author T.J. English chronicles the rise & fall of an American cocaine empire in his latest boo
December 12, 2024 - Peter Sarsgaard
Dec 12, 2024 · 28 min
Michael Kosta covers Time Magazine's half-hearted Person of the Year, "Donald Trump". Actor Peter Sarsgaard discusses his new film "September 5", about the 1972 Munich Olympic terr