The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

Following the violent crackdown on protesters in Minneapolis, Jon is joined by investigative journalist Radley Balko and Joseph Cox, co-founder of 404 Media. Together, they examine the tools and tactics being used by ICE, explore how technological advances are being weaponized to hypercharge state power, and discuss what the merger of surveillance and immigration enforcement means for the future of civil liberties in America.

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Host/Executive Producer – Jon Stewart

Executive Producer – James Dixon

Executive Producer – Chris McShane

Executive Producer – Caity Gray

Lead Producer – Lauren Walker

Producer – Brittany Mehmedovic 

Producer – Gillian Spear

Video Editor & Engineer – Rob Vitolo

Audio Editor & Engineer – Nicole Boyce

Music by Hansdle Hsu

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As Trump openly threatens Greenland and other European allies, Jon is joined by Adam Tooze, author of the Chartbook substack, and Ivan Krastev, Chairman of the Centre for Liberal Strategies in Sofia. Together, they examine what Trump’s Greenland ambitions reveal about his worldview, discuss the dismantling of the international order built after World War II, and assess Europe’s capacity to withstand this pressure. Plus, Jon tackles the questions “Are we f**ked?” and “How do anxious overthinkers get into comedy?”

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As Trump openly threatens Greenland and other European allies, Jon is joined by Adam Tooze, author of the Chartbook substack, and Ivan Krastev, Chairman of the Centre for Liberal Strategies in Sofia. Together, they examine what Trump's Greenland ambitions reveal about his worldview, discuss the dismantling of the international order built after World War II, and assess Europe's capacity to withstand this pressure. Plus, Jon tackles the questions “Are we f**ked?” and “How do anxious overthinkers get into comedy?” 

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As the Trump administration continues to operate with unchecked power, Jon is joined by Fareed Zakaria, host of CNN’s "Fareed Zakaria GPS." Together, they explore how Trump has flouted the rule of law at home and abroad, investigate how his approach to Venezuela and international relations fits into his unifying theory of power, and discuss where this philosophy might ultimately lead. Plus, Jon talks Clintons & Epstein, Daily Show vs. Weekly Show, and joining Instagram!

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As 2025 draws to a close, Jon is joined by Crooked Media's Jon Favreau and "The Bulwark" host Tim Miller. Together, they assess Trump's tumultuous first year back in office, discuss whether his declining popularity offers reason for optimism, and examine what lies ahead for both parties as he enters lame-duck status and the races for both the midterms and presidency begin. Plus, Jon talks about the Best & Worst of Trump, Jimmy Kimmel, and the Baby Jesus!

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Executive Producer – Caity Gray

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Producer – Gillian Spear

Video Editor & Engineer – Rob Vitolo

Audio Editor & Engineer – Nicole Boyce

Music by Hansdle Hsu

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