Behind the Show | Charlamagne on Misplaced Political Anger
Daily Show writer Ashton Womack sits down with Charlamagne The God to unpack their recent segment on the anger directed at rappers performing at Trump's inauguration. They discuss why people hold entertainers to a higher standard than politicians, the need for better messaging from the Democratic party, and how Republicans have taken advantage of anger and perceived sincerity with actions that back up their words. Check out the original segment: https://youtu.be/g1ACmdglOSA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 Feb 33min
TDS Time Machine | Groundhog Day
Celebrate Groundhog Day with The Daily Show again, and again, and again, and again... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 Feb 11min
TDS Time Machine | Jon Stewart on Immigration Over the Years
Whether it's child refugees, Arizona's ridiculous immigration law, searching immigrants they find "reasonably suspicious," or "anchor babies," Jon Stewart has you covered on all things immigration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 Feb 24min
Trump Blames Plane Crash on DEI, Lewis Black on Dry January | Vince Beiser
Michael Kosta on the tragic Washington D.C. plane crash and Trump's baseless blame of DEI for the catastrophe. Plus, the Best F**kin' News team breaks down which of Trump's nominees was least qualified at their Senate hearings. Lewis Black Celebrates the End of Dry January and Other Ridiculous Drinking Trends Journalist and author Vince Beiser sits down to discuss the paradox of electric vehicles and renewable energy in his latest book "Power Metal: The Race for the Resources That Will Shape the Future." They talk about how preventing climate change has led to a rush for “critical” metals, how China has dominated the field of mining and manufacturing, the minerals and metals behind Trump’s Greenland obsession, recycling electronic waste, and the importance of reusing and repairing gadgets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
31 Jan 36min
RFK Jr.’s Fiery Hearing, Rethinking Social Media | Filmmaker Rachel Mason
Michael Kosta tackles RFK Jr.'s confirmation hearing for health secretary, his questionable stances on vaccines and AIDS, and Bernie Sanders's onesie interrogation. The polio virus (Troy Iwata) shares his excitement about returning to work. Grace Kuhlenschmidt asks New Yorkers if they will finally delete their apps now that Trump-aligned billionaires run various social media platforms, Filmmaker Rachel Mason sits down to discuss her new Max docuseries, “An Update on Our Family.” She explains what attracted her to the story of popular YouTube vloggers who shared their overseas adoption online, the ethics of profiting off your children via content, and how she navigates oversharing on her own social media accounts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
30 Jan 35min
Trans Military Ban, J6 Pardon Aftermath, Sports War: Super Bowl Swifties | Lil Rel Howery
Michael Kosta checks in on the latest Trumpworld news: new press secretary Karoline Leavitt, the banning of trans people in the military, and the aftermath of pardoned Jan. 6 insurrectionists. Troy Iwata sets up an elaborate sting for J6 sex offenders. Plus, Sports War: Kosta and Ronny Chieng on Super Bowl Swifties, Philly celebrations, & NHL nachos. Comedian and actor Lil Rel Howery chats about starring in the new animated film “Dog Man,” how therapy has benefited his life and his comedy, and the “Get Out” tagline that follows him at every T.S.A. checkpoint. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
29 Jan 31min
Jon Stewart on Dems' Accusations of Fascism, China's New A.I. | Royal Ramey
Jon Stewart discusses China's new A.I. tool "DeepSeek," and urges Democrats to convince voters of THEIR plan rather than react to Trump's "fascist" first week of executive orders. Chief Royal Ramey, a formerly incarcerated firefighter, and CEO and co-founder of the Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program, joins to discuss his program. They talk the hands-on training he received while incarcerated, why the work appeals to those currently serving time, and how helping a community and experiencing the “prison-to-public servant pipeline” changed his life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28 Jan 43min
Behind The Show | Fingering the Pulse at Trump's Second Inauguration | Jordan Klepper - Ian Berger
Jordan Klepper joins Supervising Producer and Segment Director Ian Berger to deep dive on their latest Fingering the Pulse segment, talking to the crowds at Trump’s second inauguration. They discuss the thrill of victory, the disappointment of a cancelled outdoor ceremony, mixed feelings on blanket J6 pardons, and the absolute joy of a MAGA garbage truck. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
27 Jan 34min
