The Daily Show - Episode Guide

Comedian Leslie Jones debuts as guest host, Dulcé Sloan weighs in on Boston's statue honoring Martin Luther King Jr., and Morris Chestnut talks about "The Best Man: The Final Chapters

Leslie Jones covers Rep. George Santos's lies, Roy Wood Jr. joins the Golden State Warriors at the White House, and Planned Parenthood CEO Alexis McGill Johnson discusses abortion rights.

On Leslie Jones's last show as guest host, Desi Lydic breaks down the federal government's debt ceiling crisis, and Charlamagne Tha God discusses the importance of therapy.

Guest host Wanda Sykes covers Donald Trump's eulogy for a supporter, Roy Wood Jr. talks to passersby in England about American gun culture, and comedian Mike Epps discusses "The Upshaws."

Wanda Sykes covers the Senate hearing on Ticketmaster, Roy Wood Jr. explains why Disney World should have more racist rides, and feminist writer Katha Pollitt discusses reproductive rights.

Guest host Wanda Sykes reacts to the U.S. sending tanks to Ukraine, Roy Wood Jr. profiles activists protesting "Cop City" in Atlanta, and actor Nia Long discusses "Missing" and "You People."

Wanda Sykes advocates for income-based traffic fines, Roy Wood Jr. cashes in on patriotism, and civil rights lawyer Sherrilyn Ifill discusses the fight for equality and democracy.

Guest host D.L. Hughley examines the murder of Tyre Nichols with the Nichols family's attorney Ben Crump, and Ibram X. Kendi and Nic Stone discuss their book "How to Be a (Young) Antiracist."

D.L. Hughley follows up on the Tyre Nichols case, Jordan Klepper attends a VIP Trump rally, and soul artist PJ Morton talks about his solo album "Watch the Sun."

D.L. Hughley covers Tyre Nichols's funeral and finds out how people are celebrating Black History Month, and NFL commentator Domonique Foxworth talks about protecting players' safety.

Dulcé Sloan reacts to a child's accidental $1,000 Grubhub order, guest host D.L. Hughley examines the use of rap lyrics as evidence, and rapper Mac Phipps discusses "Son of the City."

Chelsea Handler discusses the demise of the Chinese spy balloon, Dulcé Sloan opts to avoid the extreme winter weather, and Sen. Raphael Warnock chats about "Put Your Shoes On & Get Ready!"

Chelsea Handler criticizes Tucker Carlson's take on diversity and looks at the news with comedians Larry Owens, Matteo Lane and Sam Jay, and model Ashley Graham discusses body positivity.

Roy Wood Jr. covers the 2023 State of the Union address, Chelsea Handler looks at the bias against child-free women, and boxer Alycia Baumgardner talks about her super featherweight title.

Chelsea Handler looks at the Chinese spy balloon recovery efforts and talks to comedians Atsuko Okatsuka, Rosebud Baker and Bob The Drag Queen, and actor Lea Michele discusses "Funny Girl."

Guest host Sarah Silverman reacts to UFO theories, Roy Wood Jr. looks at the efforts to weaken child labor laws, and The Daily Show co-creator Lizz Winstead discusses Abortion Access Front.

Michael Kosta warns of Valentine's Day scammers, guest host Sarah Silverman discusses Nikki Haley's 2024 presidential bid, and Rep. Maxwell Frost talks about engaging Gen Z in politics.

Sarah Silverman looks at the GOP's definition of woke, Roy Wood Jr. and Desi Lydic discuss air travel woes, and NBA star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar talks about his post-playing career as a writer.

Sarah Silverman covers Kim Jong-un's name ban, Jordan Klepper visits Nikki Haley's presidential rally, and New Yorker writer Jia Tolentino talks about the profit model of political outrage.

Guest host Hasan Minhaj reacts to the Energy Department's COVID-19 lab leak theory, kids weigh in on the culture wars, and NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo discusses his family's foundation.

Guest host Hasan Minhaj reacts to the Fox News election fraud lawsuit, YouTuber Marques Brownlee tests various smart gadgets, and actor Rebel Wilson discusses her dating app Fluid.

Hasan Minhaj looks at the political blame game over the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, rants about Twitter before deleting his account and interviews his daughter on her birthday.

Roy Wood Jr. discusses tooth fairy payouts, Hasan Minhaj explains the stupidity of modern-day financial scammers, and "Shark Tank" star Kevin O'Leary talks about the FTX crypto scandal.

Guest host Marlon Wayans discusses the greatest hits from CPAC 2023 and the fight for reparations in California, and actor Mason Gooding talks about his role in Scream VI.

Guest host Marlon Wayans looks at Fox News's selective use of January 6 footage, his "friend" 'Quon chops it up with Mayor Eric Adams, and Bomani Jones discusses his show "Game Theory."

Guest host Marlon Wayans reacts to Tucker Carlson's scathing private texts about Donald Trump, asks New Yorkers about the 2023 Oscars and talks to DJ D-Nice about "Club Quarantine."

Marlon Wayans reacts to the Justice Department's report on racist policing in Louisville, KY, looks at funding for after-school programs and discusses "Nubia: The Awakening" with Omar Epps.

Guest host Kal Penn delves into the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, and President Joe Biden talks about engaging young people in politics and the state of America's partisan divide.

Guest host Kal Penn reacts to President Biden's flip-flop on oil drilling and looks at NASCAR's evolution, and Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari discusses climate change.

Kal Penn covers the Pentagon blocking a Russian war crimes investigation, seeks a cure for the "woke mind virus" and talks to Vanity Fair's Radhika Jones about the magazine's Oscars party.

Kal Penn discusses a Florida-bound seaweed blob and looks at the obstacles facing young voters, and author Chasten Buttigieg talks about his young adult book "I Have Something to Tell You."

Guest host Al Franken reacts to the potential indictment of Donald Trump, and Senator Lindsey Graham talks about Russia's war in Ukraine, Trump's legal woes and more.

Guest host Al Franken discusses the U.N. climate change report, rides along with New York City sanitation workers and chats with actor Alan Ruck about the final season of "Succession."

Al Franken looks at one lawmaker's callous opposition to free school meals, Jordan Klepper visits a pro-Trump protest in New York City, and author Heather McGhee talks about "The Sum of Us."

Al Franken reacts to the TikTok congressional hearings, refutes conservative fearmongering about funding the IRS and talks to drag queen BenDeLaCreme about anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.

Guest host John Leguizamo reacts to the pension protests in France, looks at Latino underrepresentation in media and talks to "The View" cohost Ana Navarro about empowering Latino voters.

John Leguizamo looks at the Republican response to the Nashville school shooting and has a dance-off with break-dancer Crazy Legs, and actor Diane Guerrero talks about representation.

John Leguizamo reacts to Mike Pence being ordered to testify before a grand jury about Donald Trump, and multi-hyphenate Princess Nokia discusses her EP "i love you but this is goodbye."

Guest host John Leguizamo breaks down the historic indictment of Donald Trump, dispels myths about the U.S.-Mexico border and talks to Congressman Ritchie Torres about gun reform.

Guest host Roy Wood Jr. reacts to Donald Trump's indictment and interviews a proponent of Florida's critical race theory ban, and Senator Cory Booker talks about police reform.

Jon Stewart returns to help Roy Wood Jr. break down Donald Trump's arraignment, Jordan Klepper interviews the courthouse crowd, and Robin Thede discusses "A Black Lady Sketch Show."

Guest host Roy Wood Jr. covers Donald Trump's post-arrest speech, Jordan Klepper checks in with Trump's die-hard supporters, and Cedric the Entertainer discusses "The Neighborhood."

Roy Wood Jr. reacts to corruption allegations facing Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, questions whether college is worth the cost and chats with author Jerry Craft about "School Trip."

Guest host Jordan Klepper reacts to the 2023 NRA meeting, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez talks about public health solutions to violence, and actor Betty Gilpin discusses "Mrs. Davis."

Guest host Jordan Klepper looks at Ron DeSantis's feud with Disney, visits the country's largest gun show and chats with Charley Crockett about his album "The Man From Waco (Redux)."

Jordan Klepper delves into Fox News's settlement with Dominion, discusses Michigan's progressive turn with Governor Gretchen Whitmer and talks to Michael Shannon about "Waco: The Aftermath."

Guest host Jordan Klepper looks at America's "wrong place" shootings, delves into the toxic world of Andrew Tate and interviews author Ryan Holiday about "The Daily Stoic."

Guest host Desi Lydic reacts to Tucker Carlson's departure from Fox News, mentors the next generation of women leaders and chats with actor Catherine Reitman about her series "Workin' Moms."

Desi Lydic breaks down President Biden's reelection campaign, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg talks infrastructure, and actor Yvette Nicole Brown discusses her show "Frog and Toad."

Desi Lydic covers Florida politics and extreme GOP lawmakers in Kentucky, Michael Kosta reports from a shark mating site, and actor Jameela Jamil discusses her podcast "Bad Dates."

Desi Lydic discusses Tucker Carlson's reemergence, exposes the dark side of the wellness industry, and talks with actor and activist Sophia Bush about her West End play "2:22 A Ghost Story."

Guest host Dulcé Sloan discusses Brittney Griner's vow to never play basketball overseas again, takes surfing lessons and sits down with RuPaul's Drag Race Season 15 winner Sasha Colby.

Guest host Michael Kosta examines Donald Trump's gag order, Jordan Klepper checks in with MAGA voters in New Hampshire, and political scientist Ian Bremmer discusses the Israel-Hamas war.

Ronny Chieng battles the world's hottest pepper, Michael Kosta covers the House speaker chaos and California classifying bees as fish, and author Emily Oster explains data-driven parenting.

Guest host Michael Kosta discusses President Biden's diplomatic visit to Israel and examines the wasteful bottled water industry, and Rhiannon Giddens talks about her album "You're the One."

Guest cohosts Michael Kosta and Ronny Chieng report on Donald Trump's former lawyer taking a plea deal, and wilderness guide Jordan Jonas talks about his connection with nature.

Guest host Desus Nice discusses the House GOP speaker contest, tests the credentials of "real" New Yorkers and chats with Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez about immigration reform.

Desus Nice discusses Rep. Tom Emmer's brief House speaker candidacy, Lewis Black weighs in on "The Golden Bachelor," and author Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah talks about "Chain-Gang All-Stars."

Guest host Desus Nice discusses Rep. Mike Johnson's ascension to Speaker of the House, Michael Kosta delves into the spotted lanternfly conspiracy, and WNBA champion Sydney Colson stops by.

Guest host Desus Nice discusses Justice Clarence Thomas's dubious RV loan, takes a critical look at taxpayer-funded sports stadiums and chats with rapper D Smoke about "Work Hard Play Hard."

Guest host Charlamagne Tha God discusses President Biden's primary challenger, attempts to match people's political views to their appearance and chats with Congresswoman Nancy Mace.

Charlamagne Tha God discusses NYC Mayor Eric Adams crowdsourcing help, Michael Kosta explores the paranormal real estate market, and sports agent Rich Paul talks about his memoir "Lucky Me."

Guest host Charlamagne Tha God discusses the rise of Islamophobia and anti-Semitism, Desi Lydic reports on a "Booty Patrol" truck, and 2024 GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley stops by.

Charlamagne Tha God covers Donald Trump Jr.'s testimony at his father's fraud trial, explains President Biden's low poll numbers and talks to author Doug Melville about "Invisible Generals."

Guest host Sarah Silverman discusses Donald Trump's combative court appearance, delves into the life and career of House Speaker Mike Johnson, and chats with Ink Master's Joel Madden.

Sarah Silverman reacts to 2024 presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s polling surge, looks for New Yorkers to get high with and chats with author Cat Bohannon about her book "Eve."

Sarah Silverman reports on big wins for the Democrats on Election Day 2023, discusses protecting artists' rights in the age of AI, and chats with singer-songwriter and author Margo Price.

Sarah Silverman covers the third Republican presidential debate with Dulcé Sloan and Desi Lydic, and Judd Apatow discusses producing "Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain."

Guest host Leslie Jones reports on Sen. Tim Scott dropping out of the GOP presidential primary, helps families avoid politics at Thanksgiving and sits down with WNBA star Lisa Leslie.

Leslie Jones covers the Supreme Court issuing an ethics code, Troy Iwata gets up close and personal with professional cuddlers, and NBC News political correspondent Steve Kornacki stops by.

Leslie Jones reports on San Francisco's preparations for Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit, Desi Lydic covers the fighting in Congress, and Allyson Felix talks about her track career.

Leslie Jones and Jordan Klepper cover Rep. George Santos's decision not to run for reelection, New Yorkers get in the holiday spirit, and filmmaker Taika Waititi discusses "Next Goal Wins."

Guest host Dulcé Sloan discusses President Biden's 81st birthday, hooks men up to a period cramp simulator, and talks with author and illustrator Vashti Harrison about her book "Big."

Guest host Ronny Chieng discusses the worker revolt at OpenAI, introduces Donald Trump's very busy court scheduler and chats with "Last Week Tonight" host John Oliver.

Desi Lydic & Jordan Klepper host, commentary by John Leguizamo.  Guest is Rep. Jeff Jackson (NC)

Guest host Michelle Wolf discusses King Charles III profiting off dead citizens, white women reveal their most white woman traits, and comedian Eric Andre talks about his book "Dumb Ideas."

Michelle Wolf reacts to Jesse Watters's long-winded Thanksgiving story, Grace Kuhlenschmidt profiles an off-the-grid Manhattanite, and actor Da'Vine Joy Randolph discusses "The Holdovers."

Michelle Wolf discusses Rep. George Santos's defiance in the face of expulsion, gets in on the reverse mortgage grift and talks to journalist Mehdi Hasan about his book "Win Every Argument."

Michelle Wolf reacts to Elon Musk telling off advertisers, delves into America's costly childbirth system and talks with Dr. Stuart Fischbein of the "Birthing Instincts" podcast.

Guest host Charlamagne Tha God covers George Santos's expulsion from Congress, Spotify users defend their Wrapped results, and author S.A. Cosby talks about his book "All the Sinners Bleed."

Charlamagne Tha God examines how a second Donald Trump presidency could threaten democracy, Lewis Black looks back on 2023, and comedian Robin Thede talks about her film "Candy Cane Lane."

Charlamagne Tha God reports on Donald Trump's one-day dictatorship vow, Michael Kosta refuses to bad-mouth Taylor Swift, and Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin talks about criminal justice reform.

Charlamagne Tha God breaks down the fourth GOP presidential debate, offers alternative celebrity-in-chief candidates and talks to country artist Jelly Roll about his album "Whitsitt Chapel."

Guest host Kal Penn covers Hunter Biden's tax evasion indictment, Grace Kuhlenschmidt reports on the "gay nutcracker" controversy, and director Zoya Akhtar discusses her film "The Archies."

Kal Penn reports on Donald Trump's immunity case heading to the Supreme Court, Grace Kuhlenschmidt settles the abortion-rights debate, and Vir Das talks about his stand-up special "Landing."

Kal Penn reacts to nations agreeing to move away from fossil fuels at the COP28 climate summit, Santa's in financial trouble, and astronaut Mike Massimino discusses his book "Moonshot."

Kal Penn covers the GOP's impeachment inquiry into President Biden, Troy Iwata reports on exclusive holiday parties, and Taraji P. Henson discusses her musical film "The Color Purple."

Host Jon Stewart returns to his place behind the desk for an unvarnished look at the 2024 election, with expert analysis from the Daily Show news team.

Jordan Klepper talks to rally goers for political underdog Nikki Haley and "one-day dictator" Donald Trump, Desi Lydic outlines Republican fears, and Killer Mike promotes his album "Michael."

Jordan Klepper covers a not-so-special House election on Long Island, NY, journalist Joshua Green discusses his book "The Rebels," and actor Lashana Lynch talks about "Bob Marley: One Love."

Jordan Klepper covers a sex scandal in the Fulton County, GA, D.A.'s office, Grace Kuhlenschmidt swoons over adulterous presidents, and director Cord Jefferson discusses "American Fiction."

Jon Stewart breaks down Tucker Carlson's deferential interview with Vladimir Putin, and "Strict Scrutiny" podcast hosts Melissa Murray and Kate Shaw explore the dangers of authoritarianism.

Desi Lydic and Josh Johnson evaluate Donald Trump's sneaker line, Ronny Chieng takes advantage of Alabama's new embryo law, and Danai Gurira previews "The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live."

Desi Lydic covers the not-so-credible FBI informant working against President Biden, Michael Kosta visits "climate refuge" Duluth, MN, and director Maite Alberdi talks "The Eternal Memory."

Desi Lydic analyzes Nikki Haley's so-called moderate views, Troy Iwata celebrates a day without smartphones, and Jason Isbell performs "Cast Iron Skillet" from his album "Weathervanes."

Jon Stewart analyzes Israel-Palestine peace plans and the long-term impact of U.S. foreign policy with journalists Murtaza Hussain and Yair Rosenberg, and Jon bids farewell to a friend.

Ronny Chieng tells guest host Michael Kosta his plan to defeat Wendy's surge pricing, The Daily Show profiles 2024 candidate RFK Jr., and writer Kwame Alexander talks "This Is the Honey."

Michigan natives Michael Kosta and Jordan Klepper debate their state's primary, "Dr." Troy Iwata rates politicians' mental fitness, and writer Sloane Crosley discusses "Grief Is for People."

Michael Kosta and Desi Lydic lament the Supreme Court's delay of Donald Trump's immunity case, Dulcé Sloan celebrates Black women, and Rex Chapman talks "It's Hard for Me to Live with Me."

Jon Stewart discusses Biden and Trump's recent visits to the Mexico border, how the GOP uses fear to advance their policy goals around immigration, and how the Democrats' struggle to deliver on their espoused values. "We're kinda in this doom loop where the border is the symbol of everything, but obviously, in a kind of commonsensical way, the only way to approach this broader problem is to deal with every aspect of the system." Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker staff writer and author of "Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here," discusses with Jon Stewart the political dynamics at play that are preventing comprehensive immigration reform from getting passed in the U.S. 

Ronny Chieng explores the faux liberal policies of Kyrsten Sinema, who announced she's not seeking re-election, as well as the Trump team's push to court Black voters...with the help of A.I. Plus, Josh Johnson joins to discuss how Biden – and the Cookie Monster – are tackling shrinkflation on Sesame Street. "The world in which we live has been created by humans, and therefore humans can change it." Historian and bestselling author Yuval Noah Harari joins Ronny Chieng to discuss his new children's book, what evolutionary history can teach us about human responses like fears and cravings, and his concerns about AI and religions eventually being created by alien, non-human, intelligence.

Ronny Chieng reports on Super Tuesday, including Nikki Haley's decision to drop out of the Republican race, Mitch McConnell endorsing Trump, and drama in American Samoa, where Democrats opted for the relatively unknown Jason Palmer over President Biden. Plus, Michael Kosta and Grace Kuhlenschmidt check in with updates on the uncommitted primary voters. Comedian and actor Chelsea Peretti stops by to chat with Ronny Chieng about her directorial debut, the appropriately titled "First Time Female Director." They discuss their bond as comics, the film premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival, and the most challenging parts of making a movie. 

Ronny Chieng dives into the CDC's decision to drop COVID isolation guidelines, how the U.S. dodged blockades they funded to aid Gaza, and the TSA's plan to make airport security even more annoying with self-service checkpoints. Plus, Troy Iwata reports from the New York subway system, where National Guards are conducting bag checks for some reason? Actor and comedian Awkwafina stops by to talk with her friend Ronny Chieng about the projects they've worked on together, including her latest film "Kung Fu Panda 4," what it was like working with Jack Black, and her family's place in the culinary history of Queens. Plus, Ronny gives Awkwafina the chance to interview HIM about his iconic role as "Fish" in "Kung Fu Panda 4."

Jon Stewart unpacks Biden's fired-up State of the Union and Katie Britt's disastrous GOP kitchen rebuttal, then calls bulls**t on conservatives branding themselves the party of "true American patriots" and wrapping themselves in the Constitution, while their leader Trump's rhetoric sounds more like an undemocratic king. Harvard University professor Steven Levitsky, co-author of the bestsellers "Tyranny of the Minority" and "How Democracies Die," joins Jon Stewart to talk about how the Founding Fathers shaped elected democracy through improvisation, the challenge of constitutional reform, and the importance of improving and evolving democratic institutions.

Desi Lydic and Michael Kosta unpack the conspiracy theories around Kate Middleton's whereabouts after the royal family's photoshop flub. Plus, royal watcher Grace Kuhlenschmidt weighs in with updated photos of the missing Princess. Journalist and author Jane Marie sits down with Michael Kosta and Desi Lydic to discuss her new book "Selling the Dream," which dives into the world of Multi-Level Marketing. They go deep into the allures of MLMs, the top-down recruitment system, how they prey on the underpaid woman's American dream, and the difficulty the FTC has in combatting them.

Desi Lydic and Michael Kosta weigh in on RFK Jr. shortlisting Aaron Rodgers as his VP pick, South Dakota governor Kristy Noem doing sponcon for a Texas dentist, and Ronny Chieng calls on America to step up its misinformation game after the House passed a bill to ban TikTok. "It turns out, when you absorb all of humanity's knowledge, what you get is... you guessed it, unbelievably racist!" Lewis Black weighs in on the battle of woke vs. unwoke AI. From Elon Musk's anti-woke AI fail, to altered images of historical figures, Lewis Black has the solutions in the latest Back in Black. Tony Award-winning actor, comedian, and star of the new film "The American Society of Magical Negroes" David Alan Grier stops by to discuss how his latest project satirizes the "magical negro" trope in film and TV, his experience auditioning for those types of roles in Hollywood, and the enduring legacy of "In Living Color." 

Desi Lydic and Michael Kosta dive into Elon Musk taking his ball and going home after his interview with Don Lemon, Donald Trump painting himself as the "loneliest" president in history, and Boeing adding another airplane malfunction to the list. Plus, the Best F**kin' News Team covers Russia's presidential "election." "It's never too late to reinvent yourself." Tony Award-winning actor and singer Renée Elise Goldsberry, who stars in the comedy series "Girls5eva" on Netflix, stops by to give a peek at what Season 3 has in store, shares how the characters inspire her to keep dreaming and aspiring at any age, and how her music career is coming full circle with her debut album release later this year.

Jon Stewart examines Donald Trump's deadline to come up with the $454 million bond in his civil fraud case and deconstructs investment talking heads like Kevin O'Leary calling Trump's actions a "victimless crime." Gary Clark Jr. sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss his new album "JPEG RAW." The Grammy Award-winning musician opens up about his candid new song "Habits," collaborating with Stevie Wonder and George Clinton, and how time spent alone gave him the freedom to branch out musically.

Jordan Klepper tackles Trump's new branded Bibles and how right-wing media is rushing to blame the Baltimore bridge collapse on Democratic policy. Plus, Josh Johnson weighs in on Florida's social media ban for children under 14, and what this means for the rising generation of schoolyard bullies. CNN anchor, chief national security analyst, and bestselling author Jim Sciutto joins Jordan Klepper to discuss his new book "The Return of Great Powers" and the importance of communication with Russia and China, the crisis of education on supporting NATO, and how we can learn from history to avoid a nuclear world war.

Jordan Klepper reports on Ronna McDaniel's short-lived stint at NBC News and the key question it raises: How should America deal with the people who denied the results of the 2020 election and stormed the Capitol on January 6th, 2021? "You can do small things to reclaim privacy and make sure that, you know, parties that don't need your data don't get it." NOTUS investigative reporter Byron Tau talks to Jordan Klepper about his new book, "Means of Control," which explores the culture of surveillance created through a mass market of user data to track and target people for advertising and, in some cases, more nefarious purposes. Tau also offers basic steps anyone can take to reclaim some privacy and protect their information.

Jordan Klepper takes on Biden's star-studded fundraiser at Radio City Music Hall, crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried's prison sentencing, and the new congestion pricing that is enraging New Yorkers, except for Grace Kuhlenschmidt, who has a foolproof plan for avoiding any traffic fees. In a new installment of In My Opinion, contributor Leslie Jones returns to The Daily Show to implore America not to make the catastrophic decision of electing Donald Trump. "We all realized, I certainly did, that this was going to be the career event of my life". Music legend Huey Lewis sits down with Jordan Klepper to discuss his new Broadway musical "The Heart of Rock and Roll", being part of the career defining "We Are the World", fumbling through producing his own music videos, and deciding which iconic records from 1984 he would F**k, Marry, or Kill. 

Jon Stewart tackles the AI revolution and how its creators are promising a better future while building technology to make human workers obsolete. Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan joins Jon Stewart to discuss her work with the "small but mighty" government agency in protecting Americans against unfair business practices. They discuss the agency's antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, successes within the healthcare industry, and if there's an arms race between tech companies to wield control over artificial intelligence.

Desi Lydic dives into Trump's billion-dollar loss on Truth Social, the future of abortion in Florida following two major rulings, and how the media can't stop talking about what a moment women's basketball is having. Plus, Josh Johnson and Desi try to decipher what happened at the three-point line when North Carolina took on Texas. Representative Colin Allred of Texas's 32nd District sits down with Desi Lydic to discuss running for Senate against Ted Cruz, his plans to protect and restore women's reproductive rights, the importance of paternity leave, and what's at stake in the upcoming election.

Desi Lydic breaks down why Donald Trump and Fox News conservatives are losing their minds over Easter falling on the same day as Trans Visibility Day, and Michael Kosta finds a way to spin the negative news cycle into a win-win for both holidays. Actress Alison Brie stops by to discuss the mystery and dysfunctional family dynamics in her new Peacock series "Apples Never Fall," how working with so many talented women on "GLOW" inspired her to do more behind the camera, and what it was like working so closely with her husband Dave Franco on "Together," a horror film about a codependent couple.

Desi Lydic unpacks Trump's attempt to change Nebraska's electoral vote system, why the New York Marathon is pissed at the MTA, and the upcoming solar eclipse. Plus, Ronny Chieng and Jordan Klepper have a good old-fashioned moon versus sun debate. "It's a tough time in America right now and we all have to pay attention to whether we stay a democracy or not." Sebastian Junger and Ken Harbaugh, executive producers and writers of the award-winning documentary film, "Against All Enemies," sit down with Desi Lydic to discuss the wave of veterans joining extremist groups. Particularly popular for offering a sense of purpose and mission, they examine the danger of trained veterans participating in January 6th, domestic terrorist groups under the cover of political parties, and Trump's blatant disrespect for veterans.

Jon Stewart checks in on the war in Gaza and interrogates how America's purported values stack up against its support of Israel. Plus, Ronny Chieng and Grace Kuhlenschmidt report from the eclipse's path of totality with startling different reports. "History is not always a great teacher. Leadership matters, and we are in a crisis of leadership in the world." CNN Chief International Anchor Christiane Amanpour sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss the unprecedented difficulty in covering the war in Gaza, the squashed Middle East peace process of the 1990s, and Muslim countries abandoning Palestinians. Christiane also discusses showcasing diverse viewpoints and opinions on her show, "The Amanpour Hour," including one Israeli woman who told her, "We must make friends with our enemies, otherwise we will keep dying."

Michael Kosta reports on the aftermath of the solar eclipse as Google searches for "my eyes hurt" skyrocket. Plus, a new legal precedent is set by a verdict in Michigan, which found a school shooter's parents guilty. Also, Biden makes his appeal to young voters with a new student loan debt forgiveness plan, and Josh Johnson weighs in on just how much cash it'll take to sell the idea to young people. Donald Trump is changing his tune on abortion yet again, this time to attract voters in the 2024 election, while Arizona is turning to abortion laws from the 1860s. Award-winning director and writer Alex Garland sits down with Michael Kosta to discuss his new dystopian thriller "Civil War." The filmmaker talks about his intention to inspire conversation, why he chose to set the film in America, and the importance of journalism in a system of checks and balances.

Michael Kosta tackles the Biden administration's new standard for limiting so-called "forever chemicals" in drinking water, the USPS's announcement to raise the price of postage stamps, and Democrats' call for Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor to retire. Plus, Troy Iwata joins to offer up some youthful options as her replacement. 
Michael Kosta sits down with the members of the Grammy Award-winning band Vampire Weekend, Ezra Koenig, Chris Baio, and Chris Tomson. The group discusses the story behind the cover of their new album, "Only God Was Above Us," being an iconic NYC band living in LA, and what inspired their podcast, "Vampire Campfire."

Michael Kosta reports on the fallout from Arizona's nearly complete abortion ban, sending the GOP into scramble mode. Plus, Jordan Klepper joins Kosta for an enlightening new segment, "Men Talk About Abortion." Are you a politician afraid of going viral for falling down the stairs? Worry no more! Stair Sherpa is the only app where you can request a beefy man in your area to carry you safely up and down any staircase. Nothing embarrassing about this! Cultural critic, poet, and best-selling author Hanif Abdurraqib joins Michael Kosta to discuss his new book "There's Always This Year" and how the game of basketball can illuminate our understanding of time, urgency, and mortality. Abdurraqib reflects on turning 40, how to reframe aging, the kind of ascension we should strive for, and how to utilize nostalgia as a tool for improvement.

Jon Stewart unpacks Iran launching missiles at Israel and resident Civil War historian Donald Trump claiming to be the solution. Plus, with Trump's criminal trial beginning, Desi Lydic, Ronny Chieng, and Josh Johnson go head-to-head to decide which persecuted martyr he resembles most. White House and National Security Correspondent David E. Sanger joins Jon Stewart to discuss his latest book "New Cold Wars." Sanger details how America's "arrogance" in the decades after the Cold War led to underestimating Russia's imperialistic plans, including its invasion of Ukraine, and how a similar pattern is unfolding with China. They also discuss how America's foreign policy track record might impact its role in simultaneous "new cold wars" with Russia and China.

Dulcé Sloan kicks off her hosting week with difficult jury selection for Trump's criminal hush money trial and his long list of excuses for getting out of his court dates. Plus, Jordan Klepper Fingers the Pulse outside of the New York County Criminal Court, where a jury of Trump's supporters have already rendered their verdicts. Mayan Lopez, co-creator, writer, and star of the NBC sitcom "Lopez vs. Lopez," talks to Dulcé Sloan about the responsibility of being the only Latino-centered sitcom on TV right now. She discusses making her own name in comedy while working with her dad, playing a fictionalized version of herself, and using the show to have difficult conversations about family and identity.

Dulcé Sloan takes on Nike's skimpy design for Team USA's women's track and field Olympians, Endless Shrimp comes to an end as Red Lobster considers bankruptcy, and Donald Trump visits a bodega in NYC as jury selection makes headway. Plus, Josh Johnson tries to wiggle his way into stardom by being selected for Trump's jury.  Actor and adventure enthusiast Orlando Bloom chats with Dulcé Sloan about his new docuseries "Orlando Bloom: To the Edge," where he pushed himself to the limits in attempts to master wingsuiting, free diving, and rock climbing. They discuss how the experience helped him stay present, the spiritual journey he embarked on, and what it was like portraying himself on-camera. 

Dulcé Sloan reports on the latest Capitol Hill drama, where Marjorie Taylor Greene is waging a war against Speaker Mike Johnson, and Trump is asking Republican candidates for a cut of their campaign funds. Plus, intense media coverage of Trump's New York criminal trial just cost the court a juror and Troy Iwata weighs in on privacy concerns. Country singer-songwriter Brittney Spencer joins Dulcé Sloan for her first late-night interview to discuss how her debut album "My Stupid Life" is an invitation for everyone to love country music, the excitement of being a Black woman in country music at this moment, and what it was like to be featured on Beyoncé's cover of "Blackbird."

Jon Stewart weighs in on the media's overblown coverage of Trump's criminal trial, from sketch-artist interviews to following his motorcade via helicopter, and how the airtime contradicts their stated goal to give him less airtime. Plus, Daily Show alum Jessica Williams surprises us with some joyful benefits of following the Trump trial story. "There is a fight about free expression in America too, at the moment and I feel like I'm in that fight, I have a dog in that fight." Esteemed author, Salman Rushdie speaks with Jon Stewart about his memoir, "Knife," recounting his brush with death along with the subsequent journey of healing and the fight for free expression currently happening in the United States from the ongoing protests on college campuses to critiques of Taylor Swift's music.

Jordan Klepper and Ronny Chieng tackle Jesse Watters labeling Trump being forced to sit in a courtroom for eight hours a day as cruel and unusual punishment and Joe Biden's controversial claim that his uncle was eaten by "cannibals" in New Guinea. Plus, Desi Lydic gives live updates on Trump's endless string of gag order hearings. Stephanie Kelton, bestselling author of "The Deficit Myth" and professor of economics and public policy, talks to Jordan Klepper and Ronny Chieng about changing our understanding of government spending through MMT, or Modern Money Theory. She also explains how the national deficit is not a number to be fearful of, but can be put to good use, and how government finance is far more flexible than you might think.

Ronny Chieng and Jordan Klepper question just how "courageous" Speaker Mike Johnson is for finally allowing a Ukraine aid bill through the House, Pete Buttigieg forces airlines to pay back disappointed passengers, and Grace Kuhlenschmidt weighs in on teachers being allowed to carry guns in Tennessee. "I'm not going to let other people determine what I am or am not capable of accomplishing, simply because of the color of my skin and my last name." Rep. Andy Kim, of New Jersey's 3rd District, chats with Ronny Chieng and Jordan Klepper about his Senate run and Asian-American representation in politics, why working in Congress feels like "the world's worst reality TV show," and how America can solidify its role in the 21st century amidst growing neo-isolationism. 

Jordan Klepper and Ronny Chieng dive into Trump's double trials, as his lawyers argue to the Supreme Court that he should have complete immunity and David Pecker of "The Enquirer" airs out his dirty laundry. Plus, in the midst of an upcoming election, Trump hits up a construction site while denouncing Bill Barr's endorsement, and Michael Kosta joins to discuss why he should be above the law. As protests for Gaza ramp up on college campuses, the de-escalation effort doesn't seem to be...de-escalating. Ronny Chieng and Jordan Klepper break down the police crackdown, as well as politicians like Mike Johnson and Benjamin Netanyahu weighing in.

Jordan Klepper tackles Trump's collection of gag-order violations and the ongoing ass-kissing pageant for his VP pick, which includes South Dakota Governor and puppy executioner Kristi Noem. Plus, Michael Kosta stops by to give city folk a reality check about life on a farm. Jonathan Haidt, a social psychologist and professor of ethical leadership at NYU, joins Jordan Klepper to discuss his latest best-selling book "The Anxious Generation," which theorizes how the "rewiring" of childhood may be impacting young people's mental health. They talk about the influence of cell phones and social media, the loss of risk in childhood, and four norms that can give Gen Z kids a chance to have "a real human childhood." 

Jordan Klepper recaps his favorite Met Gala looks, Putin puts on his own night of dictator opulence at his inauguration, and Troy Iwata weighs in on the disturbingly dirty details of Stormy Daniels's testimony during Trump's criminal hush money trial. Lexi Freiman, author of "The Book of Ayn", sits down with Jordan Klepper to discuss writing about narcissism and the benefits of cancel culture. They talk about using specificity to reach a broad audience with satire, how shedding your ego can lead to enlightenment, what it means to be selfish, and how the voices in Freiman's head are both her biggest critic and target audience.

Jordan Klepper dives into Governor Kristi Noem's disastrous PR attempt to clean up her book revelations about shooting a puppy and meeting Kim Jong Un, and RFK Jr.'s medical scare with a parasitic brain worm. Plus, Desi Lydic may or may not have fallen prey to RFK Jr.'s worm army. Tesla's stock price has plummeted over 40% this year, which is why they're relying heavily on the success of their latest robo-car release, the Cybertruck. In a new Back in Black, Lewis Black explains that between a massive recall, rusted metal, and a flesh-eating automatic trunk, it looks like the Cybertruck might be cyber-f**ked. Award-winning actor Matt Damon shares why he stepped behind the camera to produce the critically acclaimed documentary, "Kiss the Future," about Sarajevo's music scene, how one man convinced U2 to help keep the world's attention on the plight of Sarajevo during the Bosnian war, and how they fulfilled their promise to play a concert there helping bring people together after the war. Damon discusses how music and film can build empathy and dispel preconceptions that keep people more divided.

Jon Stewart tackles the media's obsession with Trump's hush money trial, while the GOP freaks out over Biden's new energy efficiency standards and a name change for the Boy Scouts. Meanwhile, Biden slows the flow of weapons to Israel, and after Trump shames Jewish Biden supporters, the Best F**kin' News Team stops by to give Jon a guilt trip. John Della Volpe, Harvard IOP polling director and author of "Fight: How Gen Z is Channeling Their Fear and Passion to Save America," joins Jon Stewart to discuss the Harvard Youth Poll. They talk about how economic stresses have been hard on Gen Z, whether the algorithm influences their opinions, and how the experiences of young people may differ from older generations.