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The Precap | Josh Johnson on D.C. Reflecting Pool Getting Nastier, JD Vance Getting Cringier & Iran War Fallout Jun 22, 2026

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This week's host Josh Johnson sits down with Daily Show writer Randall Otis to recap the latest news, and preview the week to come.

They talk Trump's algae-infested reflecting pool as a reflection of America's decline, their shared anxiety over the outcome of the Iran War, and the terminal awkwardness of JD Vance. Plus, Josh laments his lack of a basic sense of direction, and Randall confesses to being a bit clueless when it comes to colors.

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TDS Time Machine | Father's Day Jun 21, 2026

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For all the world's #1 dads, a look back at The Daily Show's coverage of fatherhood.

Charlamagne the God voices his opinion on Republicans' weird Trump daddy issues. Jon Stewart analyzes the repercussions of President Biden pardoning his son, Hunter. Roy Wood Jr. investigates the Unsolved Mysteries of Don Jr.'s missing father figure. Grace Kuhlenschmidt heads to the DNC to find America's Dad, Tim Walz. Kristen Schaal educates Jon Stewart on the phenomenon of the dad bod. John Oliver interviews comedian and author Jim Gaffigan on his book, "Dad is Fat."

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This Week's News | Jon on Knicks Win vs. UFC Fight, Klepper on JD Vance's Book Tour & NY Knicks Parade Jun 20, 2026

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Get caught up on all the headlines with The Daily Show team.

Jon Stewart weighs in on Trump's Iran peace deal that delivers none of the wins he promised, and compares New York's celebration of the Knicks' Finals championship with the president's UFC fight at the White House. Jordan Klepper chimes in on Trump's trip to the G7 summit, the D.C. reflecting pool algae conspiracy, JD Vance's boring book tour, and Scottish World Cup fans drinking all the beer in Boston. Plus, Trump’s Iran deal puts the U.S. back where it was before the war, except Iran gets $400 billion.

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Trump Deal Lets Iran Keep Missile Arsenal and $400 Billion & Republicans Lash Out | Johnny Knoxville Jun 19, 2026

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Jordan Klepper dives into Trump's freshly signed peace deal that makes Iran $400 billion richer, the president's sudden change of heart about letting Iran have missiles, and conservatives calling out Trump’s failure to achieve anything from the war. And while this conflict demonstrated that the U.S. can’t just force its will onto every country all the time, Josh Johnson thinks he can strongarm Iran into an even better deal.

With all of New York celebrating the Knicks championship at a historic ticker-tape parade, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog showed up to chat with Knicks fans of every stripe, from NYPD cops to kilted bagpipers to babies, and he even scored a sweet celebrity interview with Jon Stewart.

“'Jackass' is basically about friendship - lots of male nudity, sometimes penetration - but it’s about friendship.” Creator and star of the "Jackass" franchise and co-host of “jackass the podcast,” Johnny Knoxville, sits down with Jordan to discuss his new film, “Jackass: Best and Last.” They talk about the terrifying first scene in the film that launched Knoxville’s career 28 years ago, what happens to people who lay down prank boundaries, and how Jackass may be the answer to the male loneliness epidemic. Plus, Knoxville offers Klepper advice for his first colonoscopy.

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JD Vance Bombs His Book Tour & Scottish World Cup Fans Drink All the Beer in Boston | John Early Jun 18, 2026

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Jordan Klepper dives into how JD Vance’s book tour exposes his lack of rizz, Scottish World Cup fans drink Boston bone dry, and Trump blames his pitiful Iran deal on… Obama? Plus, Ronny Chieng encourages people to keep their complaints about the Iran agreement to themselves to avoid Trump restarting the war.

As Trump hits 80 and America counts down to the big 250, the president organized a patriotic event worthy of any 10-year-old: a badass UFC fight at the White House, complete with dirt bikes! Jordan went to D.C. to take in the hillbilly elegyness of it all, and to chat with attendees who were stoked to witness the American Dream of two sweaty guys fighting on the White House lawn.

Writer, director and actor John Early talks to Jordan about 80s TV movies, food influencers, and his new film, “Maddie’s Secret”

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Trump Autopens the Iran Deal, Lands a Res at G7 Summit & Spawns an Algae Conspiracy | Britt Lower Jun 17, 2026

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The president showed up at the G7 summit to get presents and show off his finally final peace agreement with Iran, while planning to ditch the signing ceremony in favor of a dinner at his ultimate Pinterest inspo, Versailles. Plus, Trump’s $14 million project to fix the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is only reflecting back an algae-green mess, and MAGA supporters suspect sabotage.

Former federal workers who lost their jobs to Elon Musk’s DOGE-ing spree are taking another stab at working for the government that humiliated them by running for Congress. Desi Lydic sits down with these scorned civil servants to figure out why they’d voluntarily return to government work after being subjected to Elon's job-killing chainsaw.

Britt Lower sits down with Jordan Klepper to discuss her new Netflix series, “I Will Find You,” which she stars in alongside Sam Worthington. She attributes her on-screen chemistry with Worthington to their shared birthday and breaks down how she prepared for the role as a boots-on-the-ground reporter, all the way down to filling her character’s bag with journalistic props like a 35mm camera, a handheld recorder, and a notebook. Lower also shares how improv taught her about presence, listening, and embracing failure in real time.

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NYC's Joyous Knicks Victory Celebration vs. Trump's Joyless White House UFC Fight Jun 16, 2026

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Trump signs a deal with Iran that lands him back at square one, Fox News uses New York's city-wide Knicks celebrations as an excuse to smear Mayor Mamdani, and Jon Stewart dives into what Republicans stand to gain by pitting the Knicks' NBA championship against Trump's UFC fight at the White House.

U.S. Senator and senior pastor of the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, Raphael Warnock, sits down with Jon to discuss his book, "The Crooked Places Made Straight: Reflections on the Moral Meaning of America." They talk about Ebenezer’s long legacy of faith and justice, why he continues to return to the pulpit most Sundays, his “candid conversation” about faith with House Speaker Mike Johnson, how the acid test of faith authenticity is the depth of commitment to the most marginalized groups, and using his book to ask people of faith and moral courage: “Do our deeds match our creeds?”

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The Precap | Jordan Klepper on New York's Knicks Eruption, and Attending the UFC White House Fight Jun 15, 2026

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This week's host Jordan Klepper sits down with Daily Show writer Lily Blumkin to recap the latest headlines and preview the week to come.

They talk about how the entire city of New York, from lifelong Knicks obsessives to "bandwagon fans," came together to celebrate the Knicks winning the NBA championship over the weekend, and Knicks-loving Daily Show writer Scott Hercman takes a victory lap over his superstition involving the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, Klepper discusses the kickoff of the World Cup and describes what he witnessed at Trump's UFC 250 event at the White House.

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TDS Time Machine | The World Cup Jun 14, 2026

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Grab your vuvuzela and fake an injury at the slightest touch, it's World Cup time! Take a trip back through The Daily Show's coverage of the beautiful game's biggest event through the years.

Jon Stewart breaks down American enthusiasm, confusion and indifference to the world's most popular sport, with help from Rob Cordry, Jason Jones and John Hodgman. John Oliver travels to South Africa to taunt the U.S. team into action. Trevor Noah wades into the controversial host nations of the past two tournaments.

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This Week's News | Jon Stewart on Elmo’s Knicks Betrayal & Desi Lydic on Trump’s Iran Oil Heist Jun 13, 2026

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Get caught up on the latest headlines with the Daily Show team.

Jon Stewart calls out Elmo’s disloyalty to the New York Knicks and covers Trump storming out of his “Meet the Press” interview with Kristen Welker. Desi Lydic dives into the infectious outbreak of Knicks fever sweeping New York City, Trump leading an oil heist through the Strait of Hormuz instead of ending the war in Iran, Spencer Pratt’s mayoral primary loss in L.A., Melania’s robotic speech at an AI event, the president napping through the Knicks game, and OG Anunoby’s oddly laid back reaction to his Game 4 upset.

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