Between the Scenes - How Democrats Can Avoid a Primary S**tshow

Journalist and author, A.J. Jacobs, discusses his latest book “The Year of Living Constitutionally,” with Jon Stewart and breaks down what the U.S. Constitution actually says. Plus, Desi Lydic and Jordan Klepper welcome New York Times reporters Elizabeth Dias and Lisa Lerer to chat about their new book “The Fall of Roe: The Rise of a New America,” and the impact abortion bans have on other components of reproductive rights.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

23 Jul 202424min

In this exclusive podcast, Aasif Mandvi goes Behind the Show to discuss the craziest moments of his tenure as TDS correspondent, like auditioning for and appearing on TDS the same day. He also shares behind-the-scenes details about his favorite moments from the field, including the racist diatribe that got a North Carolina Republican fired, Aasif’s father seeing his son ask the Governor of Florida for a urine sample on the evening news, and how Aasif being chased around a Republican convention led to John Oliver meeting his future wife. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

22 Jul 202444min

Bill O’Reilly and Jon Stewart discuss the aftermath of the Trump assassination attempt, the pervasiveness of anger and hate speech in political rhetoric, and what this means for this year’s election.   Plus, Scott Galloway explains to Ronny Chieng how young people have a right to be enraged for their lack of economic mobility due in large part to the Boomer generation voting for their own economic benefits at everyone else’s expense.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21 Jul 202425min

Jon Stewart, Jordan Klepper, and the Daily Show News Team analyze this week’s Republican National Convention, from Republican calls for unity and subsequent attacks on the Democrats’ agenda, to J.D. Vance’s VP reveal, to Donald Trump’s theatrical entrance and convention-capping speech.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20 Jul 202437min

Jordan Klepper goes live after the final night of the Republican National Convention to unpack Trump’s big speech, and appearances from Hulk Hogan and Kid Rock. Plus, an update on the status of Joe Biden's candidacy. Also, TDS correspondents Josh Johnson, Grace Kuhlenschmidt, and Troy Iwata play the ultimate game of “Would You Rather,” testing whether people would rather talk about the election or anything else. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19 Jul 202427min

Ronny Chieng recaps RNC night 2, including Lara Trump's many reminders of who her father-in-law is, Vivek Ramaswamy's weak appeal to Gen-Z, and Sarah Huckabee Sanders's many minor tragedies. Plus, Michael Kosta says goodbye to the convention's short lived unity theme. Jordan Klepper and Desi Lydic join to offer their expert analysis on Trump's running mate, Ohio Senator J.D. Vance. Also, NYU Professor, entrepreneur, podcast host, and bestselling author Scott Galloway talks to Ronny about his latest book, “The Algebra of Wealth.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18 Jul 202430min

Jon Stewart unpacks the opening night of the RNC, where Republicans called for unity while attacking the Democrats’ agenda, and J.D. Vance made his big reveal as VP candidate. Jon also weighs in on Biden's feisty NBC interview with Lester Holt, and the flood of internet conspiracies in the wake of the assassination attempt of Donald Trump. Plus, Bill O’Reilly sits down with Jon, despite their differing ideologies, to discuss his new book “Confronting the Presidents.”  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17 Jul 202436min

Jon Stewart unpacks the panicked speculation following Joe Biden’s debate performance as well as his interview with ABC’s George Stephanopoulos. Plus, Desi Lydic and Jordan Klepper discuss Trump's confusing Project 2025 tweets and Biden's mysterious White House medical calls.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13 Jul 202429min