Jon on Trump’s Epstein Meltdown, MAGA's Mutiny & Elmo’s Antisemitic Tweets | Kyla Scanlon
Jon Stewart delves into the MAGA furor over Trump's handling of the Epstein case, Trump’s cheap distractions-turned-threats against Rosie O’Donnell, and the president's double standard on red state vs. blue state relief. Plus, Jon demands accountability from Elmo for his antisemitic rant on X.
Economic commentator Kyla Scanlon sits down with Jon to discuss her book, “In This Economy? How Money and Markets Really Work.” They talk about the importance of teaching Americans about the economy in accessible ways, how the government has weaponized people to justify Medicaid cuts under Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, why labor and capital don’t have to be mutually exclusive, and why she’s optimistic about the future.
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TDS Time Machine | Money Talk - Conversations with Economists
With Trump Tariffs back on the menu, it's time to consult the experts. Get into the weeds with these conversations with expert economists.
Jon Stewart sits down with Oren Cass, chief economist at American Compass, who describes a conservative shift from faith in markets, using tariffs as incentives to pursue profit that supports society, how livable wages are the key to a strong economy, and the U.S.’s ideal economic and security alliance that includes balanced trade, owning defense burdens, and keeping China out.
Stephanie Kelton, bestselling author of “The Deficit Myth” and professor of economics and public policy, talks to Jordan Klepper and Ronny Chieng about changing our understanding of government spending through MMT, or Modern Money Theory.
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde talks to Jon about the global economy, inflation, and Artificial Intelligence. They discuss how factors like the pandemic and Putin’s invasion of Ukraine led to high inflation rates, what stable inflation should look like, and how people feel the effects of inflation more dramatically because price increases far outpace wage increases.
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TDS Time Machine | Space!
Space, the final podcast frontier! Join us in the endless void with The Daily Show's coverage of adventures in space.
Michael Kosta breaks down the story of two astronauts stranded in space until further notice. Jordan Klepper covers their eventual return and, with help from Desi Lydic, primes them for a changed Earth. Ronny Chieng visits the newly founded Space Force. Desi Lydic breaks down a solar eclipse with help from Ronny and Jordan. Stephen Colbert digs into the lunar real estate market. Michelle Wolf finds a link between space flight and erectile dysfunction. Trevor Noah considers booking into the first space hotel, and Neil deGrasse Tyson and Jon Stewart talk deadly asteroids.
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TDS Time Machine | Third Party Politics
As Elon Musk announces the launch the America Party to challenge the Democrats and Republicans, take a look back at some other political third wheels in U.S. politics.
Jon Stewart takes an open and honest look at America's other political parties. Independent Senator from Vermont Bernie Sanders sits down with Jon to talk about a third way. Wyatt Cenac helps Jon understand the difference between Republicans and Republicans. John O'Hara joins Jon to unpack the emergence of the Tea Party. Hasan Minaj, Desi Lydic and Adam Lowitt help Trevor Noah understand the third party presidential candidates. Independent candidates Gary Johnson and Evan McMullin join Jon and Trevor to discuss their own candidacies and what it means to run as an outsider in a two party system.
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Trump Makes BBLs More Pricey, Crushes on a Reporter & Shields His Belly From Iran | Youngmi Mayer
Ronny Chieng weighs in on Trump’s international affairs: a hike in tariffs to help his Brazilian doppleganger stay out of prison, an Iranian threat to his sunbathed bellybutton, and a light refresher on the pause in aid to Ukraine. Plus, Josh Johnson reflects on Trump’s understanding of African culture, from their languages to their love languages.
Troy Iwata finds one job that AI can't do: human carpet. Performance artist and professional human carpet Georgio shares examples of his work and gives Troy a crash course in letting people walk all over you.
Writer and comedian Youngmi Mayer sits down with Ronny to discuss her memoir “I’m Laughing Because I’m Crying.” They talk about growing up in Korea under the influence of pro-American propaganda, learning her Korean family history from her “certified yapper” mom, getting bullied for being biracial in Korea, and how she embodied the Korean practice of laughing through trauma in the book.
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