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Kristi Noem Plots Citizenship Hunger Games & Kash Patel Drops Epstein News | Prabal Gurung May 21, 2025

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Ronny Chieng covers Trump’s cabinet cracking under pressure, from Kristi Noem drawing a blank on habeas corpus, immigration getting the Bravo treatment, Kash Patel and Dan Bongino flip-flopping on Jeffrey Epstein’s “suicide,” and Sean Duffy finding an air travel solution in a Jesus painting.

Ronny Chieng and Michael Kosta go head to head over NYC’s street-wide Knicks celebration, the Dodgers' new Japanese pitcher’s bathroom requests, and Bill Belichick spending the rest of his life with 24-year-old Jordon Hudson, in the latest edition of Sports War.

Prabal Gurung, award-winning fashion designer and author of the new memoir “Walk Like a Girl,” describes to Ronny how his rise through the fashion world of New York began with the support of his family in Nepal, especially his mother. Gurung reflects on how the fashion industry has changed since the '90s to become more inclusive, and explains why he thinks “fashion is for everyone.” He also breaks down the West-meeting-the-East inspiration behind his designs and critiques some less-inspired MAGA fashion.

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Jon Stewart Slams CNN’s “Bombshell” Biden Book Promo Amidst Cancer Diagnosis | Patrick McGee May 20, 2025

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Jon Stewart critiques the media spin on Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis, from CNN's shameless promotion of Jake Tapper’s book to Fox News’s "but"-tainted sympathies.

Award-winning journalist Patrick McGee joins Jon to discuss how Apple built China in his new book "Apple in China: The Capture of the World's Greatest Company." They talk about Apple “sleepwalking” into this crisis, building a competitive market in Xi Jinping's authoritarian state, the vocational training that boosted rivals, how Trump’s attempted Apple boycott backfired, and whether investments may be facilitating the annexation of Taiwan.

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TDS Time Machine: Resident Expert John Hodgman May 19, 2025

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You're welcome, problems. Consider yourselves solved, thanks to The Daily Show's Resident Expert. Take a listen to some of our favorite visits from John Hodgman.

Observe as John solves climate change, then explains executive privilege and unpacks the popularity of mixed martial arts. Next he breaks down recession indicators and fixes the economy. Finishing up, he tackles health care, and fixes once and for all the problems with the Catholic Church.

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TDS Time Machine | Conversations with Conservatives May 18, 2025

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Relive your favorite battles in the culture wars. Take a listen to some of The Daily Show's conversations with outspoken conservatives over the years.

Jon Stewart and Bill O'Reilly debate the concept of white privilege. Trevor Noah and Tomi Lahren discuss how social movements like Black Lives Matter are defined by their followers. Former colleagues in the senate Al Franken and Lindsey Graham try to find common ground. Finally, Jon and Ann Coulter get into it.

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TDS Time Machine | Celebrity Trials May 17, 2025

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Nothing hits quite like a trial of the century. Take a look back at some of The Daily Show's coverage of celebrity justice.

Rob Cordry learns from the experts camping outside the Michael Jackson trial. Jon Stewart examines how the media is covering the proceedings. Ed Helms chips in analysis and punnery.

Jon analyzes the coverage of the Martha Stewart trial with help from Stephen Colbert. Sam Bee and Rob Cordry chime in with updates on their round the clock surveillance of Martha's home.

Jon digs in to the Michael Vick allegations. Trevor Noah gives updates on Meek Mill and Bill Cosby, and wraps up with coverage of the Harvey Weinstein trial.

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Trump Bores UAE Businessmen About Sean Duffy & Lee Greenwood Cameos in Qatar | Rep. Jake Auchincloss May 16, 2025

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Jordan Klepper recaps Trump’s visit to the United Arab Emirates, where he was greeted by a lackluster hair dance ceremony, serenaded a Qatari military base with Lee Greenwood, and twisted discussions about drones into a ramble about Sean Duffy and Pete Buttigieg’s bicycle. Plus, as his Middle Eastern tour comes to an end, Josh Johnson analyzes whether the president accomplished anything.

Ronny Chieng tests out effective altruism by joining the Shrimp Welfare Project to ascertain if sparing shrimp from anxiety and painful death is a productive way to be philanthropic.Visit the Shrimp Welfare Project on social to learn more:
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Massachusetts Democratic Congressman Jake Auchincloss joins Jordan to unpack his recent 27-hour markup session of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. They discuss how the proposed Republican-led legislation would cut Medicare and Medicaid for Americans, whether the two parties can find common ground, if Trump is causing a “constitutional crisis,” and a path forward for Democrats addressing rising prices for housing, the cost of energy, and issues in education.

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Trump Greeted By Sword Dancers in Qatar & RFK Jr. Swims Up S**t Creek | Colum McCann May 15, 2025

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Jordan Klepper covers Trump's lavish welcome in Qatar and lifting of Syrian sanctions, while RFK Jr. lands himself in muddy waters over swimming in a contaminated creek. Plus, Grace Kuhlenschmidt and Troy Iwata fight over investigating Trump’s $400 million jet vs. the sewage-tainted Rock Creek.

The Trump administration is full of corruption, bigotry, and incompetence, but there's one thing about them that Leslie Jones hates the most: They're f**king GOOFY! She breaks down how Elon's dad jokes, RFK Jr.'s sewage-swimming, and everything about JD Vance are only Making America Goofy Asses.

Colum McCann, National Book Award-winning author, sits down with Jordan to discuss his latest novel, “Twist,” which follows the people who fix the underwater cables that carry the world’s digital information at the extreme depths of the ocean. He shares what fascinated him about the concept, especially the themes of disconnection and repair, and how his global nonprofit, Narrative 4, teaches young people how to find connection through the exchange of stories.

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Saudi Arabia Gives Trump the Royal Treatment With McDonald's & a Mid-Meeting Nap | Matt Wolf May 14, 2025

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Jordan Klepper breaks down day one of Saudi Arabia’s effort to buy Trump’s affection: Arabian horses, a McDonald’s food truck, some business deals, and a mid-meeting nap. Plus, Michael Kosta is so taken by the Saudis' lavish welcome he almost forgets about their oppression and orchestration of 9/11.

Trump's 2024 campaign blitz through right-wing podcasters and influencers bought him a big win among young male voters, so Jordan Klepper sat down with liberal darling and Twitch streamer Hasan Piker to better understand how the Left can find a bridge into bro culture, and how easily men are sucked into the manosphere by social media algorithms.

Award-winning filmmaker Matt Wolf sits down with Jordan to discuss his new two-part HBO documentary, “Pee-Wee as Himself,” which tells the story of the late comedian Paul Reubens in his own words. Wolf explains his goal to create a “portrait of an artist,” which was often at odds with Reubens’s vision, their “barbed” but “fun” dynamic behind the scenes, whether the actor’s passing informed the project, and how the “radical acceptance” of the original “Pee-Wee’s Playhouse” changed his life.

For more about the rise of young Trump fans, check out Jordan Klepper's new special, "MAGA: The Next Generation," airing on May 19, right after The Daily Show on Comedy Central.

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Trump Thanks Qatar for Their Generous Jet Bribe & Accidentally Does a Socialism | General Stanley McChrystal May 13, 2025

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After Trump teased an upcoming "big announcement" last week, Jon Stewart contemplates what news Americans are supposed to be so psyched for: the possible suspension of d]cess, Trump's appointment of Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as D.C. district attorney, Qatar's $400 million luxury jet "gift" for Trump, or lower prices on the "fat shot drug"?

Retired four-star general who served 34 years in the U.S. Army, General Stanley McChrystal, sits down with Jon to discuss his book "On Character: Choices that Define a Life." They talk about leading a national conversation on character, employing empathy in war to negotiate with ideological warriors and mercenaries, what upset him most about Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth’s Signal chat leak, and how his wife taught him to live “with no use for the rear view mirror.”

In 2024, 70% of nationwide elections went uncontested. The Daily Show knows that when we don’t have choices, democracy suffers, so we’re partnering with HeadCount for “InDecision: Take a Seat,” to shine a light on vital offices and encourage you to throw your hat in the ring. Learn more at TheDailyShow.com/TakeASeat.

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TDS Time Machine | The Pope May 12, 2025

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There's a new pope, and he's made in America. Celebrate the election of Chicago's Pope Leo XIV with a look back at The Daily Show's papal past.

Jon Stewart breaks down all the news following the death of Pope John Paul II with help from Ed Helms. Jon discovers the Pope has a Twitter handle. Ed Helms demos his conclave simulator. Jon covers the ascendance of Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis, and finally covers the papal views on economics, aka Popenomics.

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