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Desi Lydic covers Trump opening a new golf course in Scotland before tending to his side hustle of president of the United States to strike a new trade deal with the E.U., which will finally bring product prices to... another all-time high? Plus, Michael Kosta and Grace Kuhlenschmidt take advantage of the government's latest workplace policy: Take Your God to Work Day. Ever wonder what happens when 911 calls YOU? In this edition of “Everything Is Stupid,” Ronny Chieng roasts the 911 dispatcher who messed with a real-life Karen by awarding her a Booby Prize for incessant calling, and suffered the consequences. Actor Jenny Slate joins Desi Lydic to discuss her Emmy-nominated role in “Dying for Sex.” They talk about the show’s powerful story, based on a podcast about a woman going through Stage 4 breast cancer (portrayed by Michelle Williams), and her experiences playing the woman’s best friend, Nikki. She shares what it was like working with an “icon” like Williams, why telling a story about female friendship was so meaningful, and how the story changed the way she views both death and caretaking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

30 Juli 29min

Jon Stewart dives into Trump's golf shenanigans in Scotland, the Republican “caddies” providing him cover on the Epstein scandal back home, and the possibility of a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell. Plus, Jessica Williams will NOT allow Beyoncé to be roped into Trump’s use of exceptional Black people as a distraction. Editor-at-large of "Jewish Currents," who writes "The Beinart Notebook" on Substack, Peter Beinart sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss his book, "Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning," and speaking out against Israel. They talk about learning from Jewish history to be the saviors rather than the oppressors, America and the UN’s failure to hold Benjamin Netanyahu accountable, the urgency of engaging in critical discourse with other Jews, and how listening to Palestinian stories can illuminate the dehumanizing conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

29 Juli 46min

Celebrate legendary Daily Show correspondent Stephen Colbert with a look back at some of his best work from the field. Stephen talks to political consultants to find out what his opinions should be. He talks to smokers who feel like they're being discriminated against. He finds out how to protect the native habitat of gun ranges, and whether keeping pennies makes sense. He meets with a BBQ restaurant owner trying to bring back confederate pride, and gives helpful tips on living life in a police state. Finally, he embeds with the military deep in the wilds of New Jersey to learn how to cover a war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

28 Juli 39min

Put your hands together for The Daily Show's Go F*ck Yourself Choir. Take a listen to their previous visits, and the events that force Jon Stewart to break into belligerent gospel. Jon responds to Fox News responding to himself, but raises the ante. The choir is invited back to respond to violent threats against the creators of South Park. Jon again turns the choir's attention on the media's coverage of the Obamacare rollout. Most recently, Jon reacts to the news of Paramount cancelling The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and corporate cowardice in the face of the Trump administration's bullying, with help, of course, from the choir. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

27 Juli 46min

Billionaires... they're just like us. Give or take a billion dollars. Join The Daily Show in exploring the ups and downs of the lives of the very rich. Jason Jones meets with psychologists helping people cope with Sudden Wealth Syndrome. Jon Stewart talks about how attempts to close the wealth gap are vilified as class warfare. Jon pits the Very Rich against the Very Poor with help from John Oliver and Jason Jones. Lewis Black looks into the stupid stuff the rich spend their money on. Trevor Noah and Ronny Chieng dig into tax evasion strategies, and Michael Kosta unpacks the plight of an Australian billionaire who doesn't like her portrait. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

26 Juli 38min

Josh Johnson covers the aftermath of revelations that Trump knew he was on the Epstein list: Pam Bondi bails on her CPAC appearance, videos connecting Epstein to Trump surface, and everyone in the MAGA-verse, from GOP lawmakers to the QAnon Shaman, want answers. Jordan Klepper takes on conservative CNN commentator Scott Jennings, a former White House aide for George W. Bush who quickly ditched his establishment-bucking opinions to spew MAGA talking points for “the fun party.” Emmy-nominated actor Christopher McDonald sits down with Josh Johnson to discuss revisiting his career-defining role as Shooter McGavin in "Happy Gilmore 2." They talk about how the actor is known as "Shooter" among fans, the responsibility of playing a bad guy, and his dream storyline for “Hacks.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

25 Juli 38min

Josh Johnson covers the breaking story that the DOJ informed Trump he was on the Epstein list, newly unearthed photos of Trump's friendship with Epstein, and the president's wild pledge to lower drug prices by 1000%. Plus, Michael Kosta explains why Trump’s Epstein drama is all Obama’s fault. Samara Cyn, a recording artist making her late-night television debut, joins Josh to discuss her new EP, “backroads.” They talk about her raw and real lyrics, why her new EP is more lighthearted than her last release, how her music touches on the “really weird” state of a world going back on immigrant, LGBTQ+, and women’s rights, and her song “hardheaded,” which tackles privilege head-on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

24 Juli 31min

Josh Johnson kicks off his first day behind the host desk with possible new intel from Ghislaine Maxwell and Trump's latest batch of Epstein distractions: a 2016 Obama conspiracy, releasing the MLK files, and even admitting that he's not a medical marvel. Plus, you won't believe the 100% real Epstein bombshells that Grace Kuhlenschmidt found in the MLK files. Charlamagne Tha God unpacks the 79-year-old Trump’s recent memory loss, agitation, inappropriate behavior, confusion, and disorientation, all of which just so happen to be symptoms of dementia. Fiction and poetry writer Rob Franklin sits down with Josh to discuss his critically acclaimed debut novel, "Great Black Hope." They talk about exploring respectability politics through the main character, Smith, the tension between race and class in the justice system, and how not knowing your height is true tall privilege. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

23 Juli 38min