Best Desi Lydic Podcasts (2024)

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Jon Stewart and Desi Lydic Recap the DNC | ICYMI 36:43

11d ago36:43

36:43

Desi Lydic recaps day 1 of the DNC including speeches from Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden while Troy Iwata searches for the perfect “Thank You” card for Biden. Plus, Jon Stewart closes out the last night of the DNC live from Chicago with a recap of the convention, including Kamala Harris's spotlight moment, Oprah's cat lady cam, and a roster of spea…

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The Daily Show’s Desi Lydic Mines the “Weird” 2024 Election For Comedy Gold 58:20

11d ago58:20

58:20

Desi Lydic has been a Senior Correspondent on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show for nearly a decade. Earlier this year, Jon Stewart returned to the anchor desk on Mondays, and Lydic has been part of a rotating cast hosting the show Tuesday through Thursday, often in teams. This week, she'll be flying solo. Kara and Desi discuss how the Harris/Walz ca…

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Jon Stewart and Pete Buttigieg Discuss Fox News and the Harris Campaign 19:36

16h ago19:36

19:36

Jon sits with Pete Buttigieg, who explains the motivation behind his popular Fox News appearances, what he makes of Donald Trump choosing JD Vance as his running mate, and his own experience with the VP vetting process. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Comedy Central and iHeartPodcasts

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Stay Tuned with Preet: Elections, Now & Then (with Joanne Freeman) 1:21:25

40m ago1:21:25

1:21:25

On with Kara Swisher is off for the Labor Day holiday, and we’re sharing an episode of friend-of-the-pod Preet Bharara's podcast Stay Tuned with Preet. In the episode you’re about to hear, Preet interviews leading U.S. political historian Joanne Freeman. Their conversation covers what may turn out to be the craziest 33 days in modern American histo…

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Jon Stewart’s Fox News Takedowns 24:30

2d ago24:30

24:30

A look back at some of Jon Stewart’s reactions to Fox News’s many media crimes, including the network’s anchors patting themselves on the back for their own coverage, their reaction to Jon leaving The Daily Show in 2015, and stirring up false outrage during the Obama administration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Embracing Uncertainty in the Election 16:37

1h ago16:37

16:37

Authors Rebecca Traister and Brittany Cooper join Desi Lydic to unpack the power in using anger and faith to keep up motivation during the election season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Comedy Central and iHeartPodcasts

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Jon Gives Advice After the Cut | The News Team Vibe-Checks the DNC 12:04

4d ago12:04

12:04

Jon Stewart answers audience questions about how young voters can overcome complacency in politics, what literature most inspired his worldview, and the best advice he’s received. Plus the News Team reports from the floor of the DNC to check the vibe among Democrats. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Brian Tyler Cohen with Al Franken — Shameless: Republicans’ Deliberate Dysfunction and the Battle to Preserve Democracy 58:20

1h ago58:20

58:20

In this episode of 92NY Talks, join Brian Tyler Cohen, progressive YouTuber, podcaster, and MSNBC contributor, with former US Senator Al Franken for a deep dive into the heart of America’s political dysfunction as posited in Cohen’s new book, Shameless: Republicans’ Deliberate Dysfunction and the Battle to Preserve Democracy. The conversation was r…

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Jon Stewart and Mark Cuban Discuss the Price of Prescription Drugs 25:40

5d ago25:40

25:40

Jon sits with entrepreneur and Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban to discuss his plan to bring more transparency to consumers about the real costs of prescription drugs with his company, Cost Plus Drugs. They also chat about Trump’s desire to be CEO of America and Elon Musk’s role in disrupting global discourse with X algorithms. See omnyst…

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Unpacking Tech’s Influence on Today’s Media 1:07:16

7h ago1:07:16

1:07:16

Tech’s tentacles are wrapped around almost every segment of the media industry. They haven't just choked off a large part of the ad revenue media companies relied on — Americans now consume media on devices built by tech companies and platforms owned by those same tech giants, and their algorithms often dictate what media we engage with. To explore…

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MAGA Republicans and Democrats React to the Changes on the Democratic Ticket 12:04

5d ago12:04

12:04

Jordan Klepper travels to a Trump rally in Harrisburg, PA to get the MAGA crowd’s opinion on Biden dropping out of the race, Kamala Harris replacing him and JD Vance and Tim Walz as VP candidates. Plus, Grace Kuhlenschmidt attends the first Democratic rally for VP Harris in Philadelphia to see if voters agree that she chose the right white guy as h…

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Sports War: 2024 Olympics | Investigating America’s Gerontocracy 13:22

6d ago13:22

13:22

Ronny Chieng and Michael Kosta argue over the 2024 Paris Games, including Lebron James’s role in winning the gold, Noah Lyles’ competing with Covid, and Australia B-girl, Raygun’s jaw-dropping moves. Also, Grace Kuhlenschmidt chats with UC Irvine neuropolitics researcher Mark Fisher to understand the consequences of a gerontocracy and what’s really…

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Talks Swing State Strategy | Gov. JB Pritzker’s Tour of Chicago 17:59

8d ago17:59

17:59

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer sits with Michael Kosta to talk about her bestselling book, "True Gretch: What I’ve Learned About Life, Leadership, and Everything in Between," earning the nickname “Big Gretch” for taking down Trump, and her role as the Harris-Walz presidential campaign co-chair. Plus, Jordan Klepper takes a tour of Chicago with …

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The DNC Afterparty and What’s Next for the Harris/Walz Campaign 1:10:09

6h ago1:10:09

1:10:09

Almost 29 million television viewers tuned in to see Vice President Kamala Harris’s historic nomination acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention. But does size matter? And what’s next after the raucous, A-list celebrity packed, “joy-filled" DNC for the Harris/Walz campaign? With just 10 weeks left in the campaign, Kara reviews the bi…

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Ed Helms and Jordan Klepper on Finding Authenticity as a TDS Correspondent | Behind the Show 43:41

8d ago43:41

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Past and present generations of Daily Show correspondents unite as Jordan Klepper and Ed Helms discuss Ed’s journey to The Daily Show, how Ed found his voice as a correspondent, and how he’s picked projects since then, including The Office and his current podcast, SNAFU with Ed Helms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Rep. Lauren Underwood and Gov. Wes Moore Speak to the Democrats’ Vision for the Future | Guest Spotlight 26:03

10d ago26:03

26:03

Illinois Representative Lauren Underwood speaks with Desi Lydic about working with Kamala Harris on maternal healthcare legislation, the anti-women agenda being pushed by JD Vance and other conservatives, as well as how her favorite TV show parallels her work in Congress. Plus, Maryland Governor Wes Moore chats with Jordan Klepper about the differi…

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Ambassador Stuart E. Eizenstat in Conversation with David Rubenstein: The Art of Diplomacy 1:09:05

1h ago1:09:05

1:09:05

In this episode of 92NY Talks, join Stuart E. Eizenstat, former U.S. ambassador to the European Union and author of The Art of Diplomacy. He sits down with David Rubenstein to discuss what he's learned in the global halls of power, how it applies to the world we live in today, the secrets of political persuasion in a polarized world, and more. The …

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Jon Stewart's DNC Recap: Oprah Calls Out Cat Ladies, Dem Vibes & Kamala’s Moment 38:31

12d ago38:31

38:31

Jon Stewart closes out the last night of the DNC live from Chicago with a recap of the convention, including Kamala Harris's spotlight moment, Oprah's cat lady cam, and a roster of speakers as diverse and contradictory as the Democratic party itself. Jon also shows Dems what real joy looks like and tries to make sense of Fox News's convention cover…

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David Axelrod Breaks Down Kamala Harris’s Messaging and Strategy 53:14

5h ago53:14

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David Axelrod was one of the first prominent Democrats to suggest that President Biden should withdraw from the race. The former senior advisor to President Barack Obama earned Biden’s ire in the process (and a colorful nickname to go along with it), but time proved him right. And now, he’s calling on Democrat’s to temper their “irrational exuberan…

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Jordan Klepper Recaps Barack Obama Sizing Up Trump & More DNC Night 2 Highlights | Gov. Wes Moore 34:23

13d ago34:23

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Jordan Klepper recaps the DNC's second night, from an electric roll call featuring Lil Jon to headliners Barack and Michelle Obama delivering soaring rhetoric while also hitting below the belt. Plus, Desi Lydic has notes for the delegation from Illinois, and Ronny Chieng reveals the insults Democrats have coming next for Trump. To land one of the m…

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Desi Lydic Recaps the DNC's Opening Night: Biden After Dark, Kamala Harris’s Smile & Hillary Clinton | Rep. Lauren Underwood 32:46

14d ago32:46

32:46

Desi Lydic recaps the biggest moments of night one, including Hillary Clinton's crowd breaking into a familiar chant, conservatives obsessing over Kamala Harris's smile, and Joe Biden giving an energetic speech that went way past everyone's bedtimes. Plus, Troy Iwata hunts for the perfect "Thank You" card for Biden. Then Ronny Chieng, Desi Lydic, T…

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Michael Kosta Covers the DNC Kickoff in Chicago | Gov. Gretchen Whitmer 31:19

15d ago31:19

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The Daily Show is in Chicago for night one of the DNC and Michael Kosta covers what to expect this week, including vague nightly themes, unsubstantiated rumors of surprise celebrity appearances, and a recycled Biden platform. Plus, Grace Kuhlenschmidt reports on a giant inflatable IUD and Jordan Klepper stops by to teach Tim Walz a thing or two abo…

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Politics, Protests and Kamalanomenon: What to Expect at the DNC 1:05:56

6d ago1:05:56

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The Democratic National Convention gets underway this week with party stars, social media influencers and Republican Never Trumpers flocking to Chicago for the historic event. Although Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz have already been officially nominated online, the DNC will be a prime chance to lay out their agenda to…

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TDS’s Chicago Comics on Returning for the DNC | Behind the Show 36:00

16d ago36:00

36:00

Josh Johnson, Grace Kuhlenschmidt, and Daily Show writer Scott Sherman discuss starting their comedy careers in Chicago and what it feels like to return to the Windy City for this week’s Democratic National Convention. They chat about how to find comedy within so much Harris/Walz enthusiasm, how starting comedy in Chicago informs their creativity t…

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Prioritizing Mental Health for the Olympics and the Emmy-Nominated “The Morning Show” | Guest Spotlight 18:54

17d ago18:54

18:54

Desi Lydic sits with three-time gold medalist Gabby Thomas to talk about bringing home the gold for Team USA and how her Harvard degree in neurobiology gave her a leg up as she prepared for the Olympics. Plus, Desi chats with actor, writer, producer, and director Mark Duplass to discuss his Emmy nomination for the Apple TV+ series “The Morning Show…

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Jon Stewart and Desi Lydic on Trump’s Ongoing Campaign Meltdown | ICYMI 25:43

18d ago25:43

25:43

Jon Stewart tackles Donald Trump’s failed efforts to land one good attack on Kamala Harris, and his delusions about Joe Biden taking back the Democratic nomination for president. Also, Desi Lydic covers Trump’s chaotic X interview with Elon Musk, in which Trump both complimented Harris’s looks on the cover of Time magazine, and also laid out his pl…

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Twisters: Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell in Conversation with MTV’s Josh Horowitz 42:13

7d ago42:13

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In this episode of 92NY Talks, the stars of Twisters, Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell, take us behind the scenes, sharing stories from the set, and discussing their challenges and inspiration for their roles in this summer blockbuster with MTV’s Josh Horowitz. The conversation was recorded on July 18, 2024 in front of a live audience at The 92nd …

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Trump Attempts "Intellectual" Economy Speech | Rebecca Traister and Brittney Cooper 34:17

19d ago34:17

34:17

Desi Lydic watches Trump's "intellectual" speech on economic policy, which inevitably goes off the rails into a rant about Joe Biden's ice cream choices, Kamala Harris's laugh, and the problem with Tic Tacs. How did J.D. Vance leave behind his in Silicon Valley career to become Trump's running mate? The Daily Show presents, The DailyShowography of …

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How the Right Launders Online Propaganda with Renée DiResta 55:12

1h ago55:12

55:12

Renée DiResta is one the world’s leading experts on online disinformation and propaganda and the author of the new book, Invisible Rulers, The People Who Turn Lies into Reality. About two months ago, DiResta found out her contract as the technical research manager at the Stanford Internet Observatory would not be renewed. What’s more, the SIO, one …

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Project 2025 Leaks Reveal Trump Connection | Mark Duplass 27:05

20d ago27:05

27:05

Desi Lydic watches the leaked Project 2025 training videos and discovers the secret right-wing plan for transforming government, undoing climate rules, and eliminating all pronouns from the English language. Plus, the people who made them are a little weird and have close ties to Donald Trump, despite his denials. Grace Kuhlenschmidt explores the d…

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Desi Lydic Covers Twitter Glitching Out for Elon’s Interview | Gabby Thomas 25:20

21d ago25:20

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Desi Lydic tackles Donald Trump’s glitchy interview with Elon Musk on X, in which a slurring Trump announced plans to close the Department of Education, played '90s pop culture trivia with Vladimir Putin, and revealed his new celebrity crush. On an Olympics edition of Sports War, Ronny Chieng and Michael Kosta recap the biggest stories from the 202…

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Jon Stewart on Why Trump Wants Biden Back So Badly | Mark Cuban 46:21

22d ago46:21

46:21

Donald Trump is facing a hard fight against Kamala Harris. Jon Stewart looks at Trump's half-hearted attempts to adjust to the new challenge and wonders if he's hatching a devious plan to help Biden take back the nomination, January 6th style. Plus, entrepreneur and minority owner of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks, Mark Cuban, joins Jon to discuss disr…

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