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Desi Lydic explores Kamala Harris's appeal to Black male voters with a little help from Barack Obama, while Trump makes the bizarre claim of being the “father of IVF.” Josh Johnson jumps in with alternative pitches for both candidates. Troy Iwata heads to the Gathering of the Juggalos to learn where the fans of Insane Clown Posse stand politically, even catching up with band member Violent J. Jason Segel joins to discuss his hit series "Shrinking" and share life advice with the Daily Show staff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17 Okt 202429min

Desi Lydic dives into Trump’s wild town hall, which turned into an impromptu listening party. Lewis Black delivers a no-nonsense message to undecided voters in swing states: maybe just sit this one out. Stacey Abrams joins to discuss voter suppression in Georgia and how voters can fight back, along with insights from her latest book on teaching children empathy and advocacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16 Okt 202432min

Jordan Klepper examines Trump’s denial of Biden’s economic recovery, despite positive inflation data, and Fox News’s claim that "real men" vote conservative as Kamala Harris struggles with male voters. Troy Iwata sheds light on why Republicans rally around men. Ricky Velez discusses the implications of Trump pardoning his allies—and himself—if he wins, weighing the benefits of presidential pardons. Comedy legend Eric Idle talks about his new book, "The Spamalot Diaries," sharing memories from Broadway and how he stays positive through laughter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Okt 202432min

Jordan Klepper unpacks Kamala Harris’s recent media blitz, focusing on how she is carving out her identity apart from Biden. Melania Trump takes to Fox News for a book tour, Stephen Miller adopts his "sexual matador" persona, and Project 2025 targets the porn industry. In "Sports War," Ronny Chieng and Jordan clash over rumors about Aaron Rodgers, Vanderbilt vandalism, and Pete Rose’s farewell. Jessica Valenti discusses her bestselling book on abortion rights and the post-Dobbs landscape ahead of the election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10 Okt 202432min

Jordan Klepper unpacks Trump’s latest political spin. Michael Kosta interviews Marlene Bourne, a self-proclaimed ghost and the source of Fox News's voter fraud claims, to uncover her strange connection to their $787.5 million settlement with Dominion Voting Systems. Bestselling author Jason Reynolds talks to Jordan about his new novel “Twenty-Four Seconds From Now...” and the importance of representing teens in literature. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9 Okt 202432min

Jon Stewart tackles the growing claims of election interference, with Elon Musk joining Trump’s narrative. The episode explores how “free speech” is being weaponized by both figures. Jon also sits down with Bill Adair, creator of PolitiFact and Knight Professor of Journalism at Duke, to discuss his new book “Beyond the Big Lie.” They dive into fact-checking in the misinformation age, social media’s role in spreading falsehoods, and the government’s efforts to combat disinformation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Okt 202440min

Michael Kosta dives into the latest election drama, as a new ruling legalizes betting on congressional races, sparking debates across the political spectrum. Meanwhile, a dockworker strike backed by both Trump and Harris threatens to disrupt the supply chain. Charlamagne Tha God also weighs in on his suspicions that Trump might try to steal the 2024 election. Chef JJ Johnson joins the conversation about his best-selling cookbook, "The Simple Art of Rice," and the cultural significance of this humble grain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Okt 202434min

Michael Kosta dives into the heated aftermath of the VP debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz. Triumph the Insult Comic Dog crashes the spin room, interviewing CNN’s Jake Tapper and Donald Trump Jr. Jelani Cobb, Dean of Columbia Journalism School, discusses the Electoral College’s history and the crucial role of diverse, trustworthy journalism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 Okt 202433min