
Assad’s Exit, A McDonald’s Arrest, and Ben Wikler’s Democratic Blueprint
Jon Stewart unpacks Syria’s revolution, the rise of new leader Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, and the bizarre capture of an insurance CEO assassin. Ben Wikler, chair of the Wisconsin Democratic Party, joins to discuss his vision for the DNC, tackling Republican gerrymandering, and shifting the Democratic focus from elections to meaningful change for the working class. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10 Des 202439min

Biden’s Pardons, DIY Airport Security, Book Bans | Charles Yu
Ronny Chieng covers Biden’s potential pardons for Trump’s enemies, the NYPD’s hunt for the UnitedHealthcare CEO shooter, and Grace Kuhlenschmidt’s takes on airport security. Michael Kosta investigates Florida’s top book banner, Bruce Friedman, and the impact of his censorship crusade on schools. Charles Yu discusses adapting his novel Interior Chinatown into a Hulu series, working with Taika Waititi, and breaking stereotypes as an Asian American storyteller. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6 Des 202436min

Rage Rooms, Four-Year Cruises, Post-Election Feels | Tom Colicchio
Ronny Chieng breaks down the latest controversies surrounding Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth. Josh Johnson covers South Korea’s political turmoil. Lewis Black critiques how Democrats have coped with post-election anxiety. Chef and activist Tom Colicchio joins to discuss his new memoir, “Why I Cook.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 Des 202435min

Martial Laws, End Zones, and The Cosmos
Ronny Chieng tackles South Korea’s martial law reversal and misconduct allegations against Pete Hegseth. In “Sports War,” Ronny and Jordan Klepper debate Trump-inspired athlete celebrations and Hallmark’s NFL holiday collab. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson joins to share insights from his new book, the contributions of immigrants to science, and why resilience is key in the scientific community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4 Des 202440min

Trump's FBI Shakeup, Equal Justice, and the Weaponization of the DOJ
Jon Stewart unpacks Trump’s nomination of Kash Patel for FBI head and Biden’s pardon of Hunter, highlighting the Democrats’ moral struggles. Former Deputy AG Sally Yates discusses Trump’s threat to the DOJ, his weaponization of justice, and the fragile promise of equal justice in America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 Des 202447min

TDS Time Machine | Surviving Thanksgiving and Black Friday
Whether you're worried about politics or Ozempic, this Thanksgiving, Leslie Jones and Michael Kosta have got you covered. Desi Lydic, Jessica Williams, and Lewis Black cover all things Black Friday. From its inception to how Black shoppers are affected by it, and it has expanded into almost an entire week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
27 Nov 202420min

TDS Time Machine | Best of Steve Carell & Samantha Bee
From discussing the legality of medical marijuana to meeting with a nutritionist to get a handle on his health, we take it back to some of Steve Carell's best moments on The Daily Show. Then, revisit a couple of Samatha Bee's best moments as a correspondent: deciding if Long Island should secede from New York and listening to oppressed men with "too much opportunity.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
26 Nov 202432min

TDS Time Machine | Jon Stewart Interviews Comedy Legends
Jon Stewart can't keep a straight face as he interviews Robin Williams, Norm MacDonald, and Richard Lewis. This roundup of interviews covers NYC tourists on Citi bikes, IBM Watson's stint on Jeopardy!, and Calvin Klein Depends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
25 Nov 202418min