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TDS Time Machine | Jimmy Carter on the Rise of Fundamentalism Jan 11, 2025

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In memory of President Jimmy Carter, a look back at an interview with Jon Stewart in which the 39th president talks about the dangerous rise of religious and political fundamentalism, the merging of politics with religion, and, inspired by his own faith, the need for separation between church and state.

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Carter Funeral Guest List, Politicizing LA Fires, Sports War: Bonuses vs. Ratings Jan 10, 2025

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Desi Lydic tackles the historically awkward reunion between Trump and all his political enemies at Jimmy Carter's funeral. Conservatives blame DEI for the raging wildfires in LA, so Michael Kosta is stepping in to help with his straight white maleness.

Sports War: Desi & Jordan Klepper Clash Over NFL Bonuses, NBA Ratings, & Bowl Game Mascots.

Academy Award-nominated actor Marianne Jean-Baptiste sits down with Desi Lydic to discuss her critically acclaimed new film, “Hard Truths.” She discusses the real-life inspiration behind her character Pansy, the collaborative process with director Mike Leigh on set, and gets into character with reactions to today’s headlines.

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GOP Wants Greenland Now, Fires Rage in LA, NYC Rages at Congestion Toll Jan 09, 2025

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Desi Lydic covers conservative media's support for Trump's Greenland invasion idea, Trump blaming Gavin Newsom for the LA wildfires, and Trump's plans for pardoning the Jan. 6 insurrectionists. Josh Johnson hits the street to hear from real New Yorkers about the controversial new congestion pricing toll.

Founding president of the American Institute for Boys and Men and “Of Boys and Men” author, Richard Reeves, sits down with Desi to initiate a national conversation about the issues facing America’s young men. They discuss creating a space for dialogue about men’s issues without blaming women, how the phrase “toxic masculinity” pushes men from productive conversation, increasing the amount of men in teaching and mental healthcare, and how Trump acknowledged men’s issues but encouraged America to move backward.

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Trump Calls to Annex Canada, Facebook Drops Fact Checkers Jan 08, 2025

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Desi Lydic discusses Trump's imperialist push ahead of his inauguration, including making Canada the 51st state, renaming the Gulf of Mexico, and possibly invading Greenland. Jordan Klepper is hyped about colonialism's apparent comeback. Companies like Meta, McDonald's, and Amazon are doing everything from ditching facts to bribing Melania with a documentary to get in the president-elect's good graces.

Writer and director of the new film “Babygirl,” Halina Reijn discusses the questions she set out to explore through the film about shame, sexuality, and authenticity, subverting the tropes of the erotic thriller genre, and how her background as an actress informs her directing.

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Unpacking NOLA and Cybertruck Attacks & An Unusually Civil Jan. 6 | Rep. Jamie Raskin Jan 07, 2025

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Jon Stewart kicks off 2025 with an unusually civil Jan. 6 election certification, and right-wing media's desperate attempts to make the Bourbon Street attack about immigration. Plus, Jon unpacks the eerily normal digital footprints of recent terrorists and questions the internet's role in their radicalizations.

Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland joins to discuss the country’s future following the certification of Donald Trump’s 2024 election win. The newly-elected ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee weighs in on Democratic priorities moving forward, his friendship with Rep. Lauren Boebert, and positive memories from the day after the 2021 insurrection.

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TDS Time Machine | Sports War 2024 Jan 03, 2025

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Sports War correspondents clash over WNBA and NBA player debuts and a Paris 2024 Olympics recap, sponsored by gambling and fueled by this year’s breaking sports news.

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TDS Time Machine | Jon's 2024 Interviews Jan 02, 2025

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Jon Stewart is joined by FTC Chair Lina Khan, author Salman Rushdie, and ESPN reporter Monica McNutt to discuss some of the biggest topics of 2024, including antitrust suits against Amazon, the fight for free speech on college campuses, and how Caitlin Clark's entrance affected the WNBA.

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TDS Time Machine | In the Field Pt. 3 Jan 01, 2025

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Revisit more of the best field pieces from 2024, including Michael Kosta's report on the real "invaders" of a Texas border town, Grace Kuhlenschmidt's lesson on political abstinence, and Ronny Chieng's game of Magic the Gathering: GOP edition.

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TDS Time Machine | Best of Lewis Black Pt. 2 Dec 31, 2024

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Revisit more of Lewis Black's best tirades against 2024 stupidity, including the hottest summer on record, influencers taking over politics, the myth of the "undecided" voter, and companies cashing in on liberals' election coping.

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TDS Time Machine | Best of Ed Helms Dec 30, 2024

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Revisit some of Ed Helms’s best correspondent moments on The Daily Show, from tackling hysteria over gay marriage to drinking with gun-loving bargoers in Arizona.

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