The Daily Show: Ears Edition

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Behind the Show | Al Madrigal on What Makes a Great Field Piece Feb 10, 2025

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Longtime Daily Show editor Mark Paone sits down with former correspondent Al Madrigal to unpack some of their favorite segments. They talk how to make a great field piece, the Stephen Colbert advice that gets handed down to every new correspondent, what he would do differently, and how a Senior Latino Correspondent can get away without speaking Spanish.

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TDS Time Machine | Great Moments in Super Bowling Feb 09, 2025

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Get ready for the big game with a look back at The Daily Show's coverage through the years.

Jon Stewart exposes Janet Jackson's "wardrobe malfunction," and unpacks controversial ad campaigns. Jessica Williams explains Beyonce's half time showstopper. Trevor Noah takes aim at riotous Philadelphia fans, and stadium snoozing.

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TDS Time Machine | Oh, Canada... Feb 08, 2025

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Take a look back at America's sometimes fraught relationship with our friendly neighbour to the north.

Trevor Noah introduces us to a suspiciously handsome new Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau. Desi Lydic heads to the border to figure out why refugees are dumping America. Jordan Klepper finds himself in the middle of a Canadian trucker convoy protest. Donald Trump starts his first Canadian Trade War, while Trudeau offers to do your homework.

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Gaza Backtrack, Trans Sports Ban, Garden of American Heroes | Ke Huy Quan Feb 07, 2025

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Desi Lydic covers Trump's latest executive actions, including a combination walk back/double-down on his Gaza plan, and a ban on trans athletes that he probably didn't proofread.

Ronny Chieng and Josh Johnson debate which Americans are statue-worthy in the "National Garden of American Heroes."

Charlamagne Tha God begs Dems & Republicans to stand up against Elon Musk.

“Love Hurts” actor Ke Huy Quan joins to discuss his upcoming action flick that’s like “‘Die Hard’ for hopeless romantics.” The Oscar-winning actor shares why his character represents a different type of action star, whether co-star Marshawn Lynch went full “beast mode” on him, and his tearful onscreen reunion with “Goonies” co-star Sean Astin.

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Trump Proposes Gaza Takeover, Ko$ta Doin' Business | Julia Stiles Feb 06, 2025

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Desi Lydic tackles Trump's proposal to take over Gaza and push all the Palestinians out to build a resort. Plus, Republicans try to spin the president's plan, and Jordan Klepper gets in on the brainstorming sesh.

Stick your cash in avocados and steer clear of eggs, Michael Kosta is back with guaranteed money-making tips in a new Ko$ta Doin' Business.

Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actor Julia Stiles sits down to talk about her feature directorial debut, "Wish You Were Here." They discuss being in the “driver’s seat” as a director after years of acting, working with longtime friend Vanessa Carlton, balancing the humorous love story with universal issues, and how becoming a parent prepared her for managing film crews and actors on set.

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Elon Musk's Gov't Purge, Trump's J6 Revenge, Is Any of This Legal? | Nicole Avant Feb 05, 2025

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Desi Lydic covers Elon Musk's purge of USAID, Lousiana Senator John Kennedy's lust for omelets, and Trump's January 6 revenge on top FBI officials.

Troy Iwata checks in to answer the burning question: Is any of this legal?

How to Un-DEI Your Workplace:The Daily Show has you covered with this HR training video to help workers unlearn all those "woke" teachings.

Acclaimed producer and best-selling author Nicole Avant talks to Desi about the true story behind the Netflix movie “The Six Triple Eight” of an all-Black, all-female battalion that contributed to a victory in WWII and describes what she learned about the Coast Guard in her former role as Ambassador to the Bahamas. She also discusses her book “Think You’ll Be Happy,” which tells the story of her grief and path to healing after the tragic loss of her mother, and how her mother’s last words to her serve as both the title of the book and her mantra in life.

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Jon on Trump’s Trade War, Attacks on DEI & Myth of “Meritocracy” | Mo Amer Feb 04, 2025

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Jon Stewart examines Trump's attacks on trans people, Canada, and DEI as his first presidential orders of business and asks: How is that making America great again? Plus, the Best F**kin' News Team debate on where they rank in the DEI hierarchy.

Mo Amer, writer, stand-up comedian, and co-creator and star of “Mo,” sits down to discuss the second season of his Peabody Award-winning Netflix series, inspired by his own refugee experience. They discuss how the series explores the complexities of statelessness and asylum, the absurdities of the immigration process, and how he leaned on Jon for support while figuring out whether to talk about Oct. 7 on his show.

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Behind the Show | Charlamagne on Misplaced Political Anger Feb 03, 2025

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Daily Show writer Ashton Womack sits down with Charlamagne The God to unpack their recent segment on the anger directed at rappers performing at Trump's inauguration. They discuss why people hold entertainers to a higher standard than politicians, the need for better messaging from the Democratic party, and how Republicans have taken advantage of anger and perceived sincerity with actions that back up their words.
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TDS Time Machine | Groundhog Day Feb 02, 2025

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Celebrate Groundhog Day with The Daily Show again, and again, and again, and again...

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TDS Time Machine | Jon Stewart on Immigration Over the Years Feb 01, 2025

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Whether it's child refugees, Arizona's ridiculous immigration law, searching immigrants they find "reasonably suspicious," or "anchor babies," Jon Stewart has you covered on all things immigration.

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