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Jon Stewart's Post-Kimmel Primer on Free Speech in the Glorious Trump Era | Maria Ressa Sep 19, 2025

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A humble, obedient Jon Stewart heaps praise upon America's Glorious Leader, Donald J. Trump, and provides an FCC-approved refresher on the rules of free speech in the wake of Jimmy Kimmel's suspension. Plus, the TDS News Team serenades the world's greatest, large-penised leader.

Maria Ressa, Nobel Peace Prize-winning journalist and author of the book “How to Stand Up to a Dictator,” sits down with Jon for a conversation about Trump’s authoritarian attacks on free speech in the wake of Disney taking Jimmy Kimmel off the air in fealty to the president and his hand-picked FCC Chair. Ressa, who in 2020 was jailed in the Philippines for her journalism criticizing the country’s former president Rodrigo Duterte, warns about the similarities between the dictatorship she lived under and the Trump administration. They also discuss how tech companies use authoritarian governments as case studies to inform their algorithms and manipulate democratic elections, and the importance in this political moment for Americans to take peaceful action before their rights are continually stripped away.

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Kash Patel Gets Grilled on Epstein & Trump Lives Out His King Fantasies in the U.K. | Cooper Hoffman Sep 18, 2025

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Desi Lydic covers Congress grilling Kash Patel over buried details of the Epstein files and Trump's attempt to put an ocean between himself and the Epstein controversy via a castle-filled king cosplay in the U.K.

Lewis Black has learned what a Labubu is, and he's pissed. He roasts every aspect of Labubu culture, from Labu-baptisms to toy theft, and offers Americans an equally stupid doll alternative to waste their money on.

Actor Cooper Hoffman sits down with Desi to discuss his role in the new film, “The Long Walk.” They talk about how Stephen King’s dystopian novel feels relevant today, the physical challenges of walking 15 miles a day while acting, learning to lean into humanity with Hoffman’s co-star David Jonsson, and the importance of having people walk beside you through life.

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Charlie Kirk Criticism Ignites MAGA Cancel Culture Spree | Jay Duplass & Michael Strassner Sep 17, 2025

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Desi Lydic unpacks the toxic internet landscape in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, where members of the Trump administration have called for people to lose their jobs for criticizing Kirk, the attorney general has seemingly forgotten the meaning of free speech, and Trump only wants to discuss White House renovations. Plus, Michael Kosta offers some solid reasoning for going back to the ‘80s.

After siccing the National Guard on Washington D.C., Trump is chomping at the bit to militarize other Democrat-run U.S. cities, including New York. Grace Kuhlenschmidt asks New Yorkers if they think the National Guard has what it takes to make it in the Big Apple.

Michael Strassner and Jay Duplass sit down with Desi Lydic to discuss the critically acclaimed independent film they co-wrote, “The Baltimorons,” which Strassner stars in and Duplass directed. They share how their friendship and collaboration began with an Instagram DM and a sweaty meet-cute and how making the romantic caper comedy, which is based on Strassner’s personal journey with sobriety after a failed suicide attempt, was a cathartic experience for the comedian.

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In the Field with Rob Cordry Sep 16, 2025

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Get out of the studio and into the field with one of the best, former correspondent Rob Cordry.

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TDS Time Machine | The Emmys Sep 14, 2025

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It's Emmys day! So while the team gets ready by stealing tuxedos off the statues at the wax museum, take a listen to The Daily Show's past coverage of TV's fanciest day.

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TDS Time Machine | Everything Trump Has Banned Sep 13, 2025

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Transgender people in the military? Banned. DEI? Rolled back. January 6 rioters? Pardoned. Here's a look back at Trump's second term so far.

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Trump Blames the Left for Charlie Kirk's Assassination as Rhetoric Escalates | Rainn Wilson Sep 12, 2025

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Michael Kosta dives into the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, including Trump’s inflammatory response, bizarre takes in the media, and a predictable partisan blame game, and reflects on what we can learn from violent tragedies on the anniversary of 9/11.

Why are governments around the world so concerned with bovine blasts? Grace Kuhlenschmidt dives into the science of livestock emissions by speaking with Washington state Rep. Lisa Parshley, who is hoping to start a tax on cow farts, farmer Jake Yancey, who doesn’t give a fart, and the OG experts on burps: children.

Actor Rainn Wilson sits down with Michael to discuss his new movie, “Code 3.” They talk about how the film is based on very real experiences in the field, why many paramedics deal with burnout, his podcast “Soul Boom,” based on his book about the need for a spiritual revolution, their shared love for tennis, and how he feels about his beloved character from “The Office.”

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Trump Wages War on American Cities As DOD Gets a Makeover | Michael Grunwald Sep 11, 2025

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Michael Kosta breaks down Trump's Department of War, a.k.a. the new billion-dollar nickname for the Department of Defense, and Josh Johnson is hyped up for the president to go to war with America's biggest enemy: America.

Thanks to Trump, Canadian tourism is way down, with many citizens scared to visit the U.S. So Jordan Klepper visits the city of Burlington, VT, to see just how desperate Vermonters are to win back the Canucks and drink some beer.

Michael Grunwald, award-winning journalist and bestselling author of "We Are Eating the Earth: The Race to Fix Our Food System," sits down with Michael to discuss how agriculture is our biggest climate issue. They discuss the deforestation caused by pasture for cattle, how to make more calories on less acreage, the meat and energy alternatives providing hope, and how to maintain appreciation for farmers while searching for a better way.

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Trump's Pervy Epstein Bday Card Released & MAGA Allies Run Cover | Patrick McEnroe Sep 10, 2025

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With Trump’s cryptic and sexually suggestive birthday card to Epstein revealed, Michael Kosta dives into a lazy cover-up by the White House, a possible quid pro quo to buy Ghislaine Maxwell’s silence, and an excuse to blame it on Biden.

Sports War: Michael Kosta and Ronny Chieng spar over the biggest headlines in sports, including drunk crowds at the U.S. Open, Jalen Carter’s spit-tacular start to the NFL season, and AI coming for jobs in minor league baseball.

Former professional tennis player and International Tennis Hall of Fame president, Patrick McEnroe, and fellow former pro tennis player, Michael Kosta, dissect last week’s U.S. Open, which McEnroe commented on for ESPN. McEnroe discusses the men’s final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner and how the two powerhouses are pushing each other and the sport forward, the importance of players like women’s finalist Amanda Anisimova being open about their mental health, and how one of the biggest disruptions to tennis fans at the tournament was Trump’s attendance. McEnroe also recalls how he and his brother, John McEnroe, first got into tennis and what lessons the sport has taught him about resilience and independence.

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If Trump Isn’t Dying, Why Is He Being Treated Like a Make-A-Wish Kid? | Spike Lee Sep 09, 2025

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Rumors have been swirling about the president's potentially failing health, and between his cankles, a tribute video from the White House, and global leaders throwing Nobel Prize nominations at the guy like he's the oldest Make-a-Wish kid in the world, Jon Stewart can't help but wonder: IS Trump dying?

Academy Award-winning filmmaker Spike Lee joins Jon Stewart to discuss his new movie, “Highest 2 Lowest,” in theaters and now streaming on Apple TV+. They talk about Lee’s experiences over the years working with the film’s star, Denzel Washington, the high-stakes story, what he learned from his parents growing up in Brooklyn, and if it’s the Knicks’ year.

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