Best Dezi Podcasts (2024)

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Bill O’Reilly and Jon Stewart Reunite, Scott Galloway on Boomers Hoarding Wealth | Guest Spotlight 23:21

13h ago23:21

23:21

Bill O’Reilly and Jon Stewart discuss the aftermath of the Trump assassination attempt, the pervasiveness of anger and hate speech in political rhetoric, and what this means for this year’s election. Plus, Scott Galloway explains to Ronny Chieng how young people have a right to be enraged for their lack of economic mobility due in large part to the…

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Jon Stewart and the News Team Unpack the RNC | ICYMI 35:11

1d ago35:11

35:11

Jon Stewart, Jordan Klepper, and the Daily Show News Team analyze this week’s Republican National Convention, from Republican calls for unity and subsequent attacks on the Democrats’ agenda, to J.D. Vance’s VP reveal, to Donald Trump’s theatrical entrance and convention-capping speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Trump, Hulk Hogan & Kid Rock Wrap Up a Weird, Wild RNC 24:03

3d ago24:03

24:03

Jordan Klepper goes live after the final night of the Republican National Convention to unpack Trump’s big speech, and appearances from Hulk Hogan and Kid Rock. Plus, an update on the status of Joe Biden's candidacy. Also, TDS correspondents Josh Johnson, Grace Kuhlenschmidt, and Troy Iwata play the ultimate game of “Would You Rather,” testing whet…

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RNC Ditches Unity for Division | Scott Galloway 26:25

4d ago26:25

26:25

Ronny Chieng recaps RNC night 2, including Lara Trump's many reminders of who her father-in-law is, Vivek Ramaswamy's weak appeal to Gen-Z, and Sarah Huckabee Sanders's many minor tragedies. Plus, Michael Kosta says goodbye to the convention's short lived unity theme. Jordan Klepper and Desi Lydic join to offer their expert analysis on Trump's runn…

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Jon Stewart Tackles the RNC and Trump Assassination Attempt | Bill O’Reilly 33:01

5d ago33:01

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Jon Stewart unpacks the opening night of the RNC, where Republicans called for unity while attacking the Democrats’ agenda, and J.D. Vance made his big reveal as VP candidate. Jon also weighs in on Biden's feisty NBC interview with Lester Holt, and the flood of internet conspiracies in the wake of the assassination attempt of Donald Trump. Plus, Bi…

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Jon Stewart and The News Team Cover Joe Biden's Presidential Future & Project 2025 | ICYMI 27:23

9d ago27:23

27:23

Jon Stewart unpacks the panicked speculation following Joe Biden’s debate performance as well as his interview with ABC’s George Stephanopoulos. Plus, Desi Lydic and Jordan Klepper discuss Trump's confusing Project 2025 tweets and Biden's mysterious White House medical calls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Biden 2024: It Is What It Is? | The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart 54:02

10d ago54:02

54:02

Jon Stewart returns with another episode of The Weekly Show, his podcast featuring in-depth conversations with special guests that explore the biggest threats to our democracy. In this episode, Jon addresses President Biden’s insistence on running for re-election. Guests Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor, Founders of Crooked Media, hosts of Pod Save Ame…

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George Clooney Wants Biden To Step Down | Elizabeth Dias & Lisa Lerer 32:43

10d ago32:43

32:43

Desi Lydic and Jordan Klepper cover the latest news surrounding the Biden campaign, including a call from George Clooney for Biden to step down. Plus, they tackle Trump's latest rally ramblings. Trump has been a big proponent of the Taiwan-based electronic manufacturer Foxconn's opening of a massive factory in Wisconsin, promising thousands of new …

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Desi Lydic & Jordan Klepper Unpack Trump's Confusing Project 2025 Response | Aasif Mandvi 32:59

12d ago32:59

32:59

Desi Lydic & Jordan Klepper cover Trump’s contradictory tweet about Project 2025, President Biden’s Parkinson’s panic, and Gwyneth Paltrow’s shitty house guest. Michael Kosta also helps Desi & Jordan get to the bottom of all of Biden’s medical house calls. Josh Johnson sat down with a panel of Black voters to ask, "Do we f**k with Trump?" Plus, for…

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Jon Stewart Examines Biden’s Future Amidst Calls For Him to Drop Out | A.J. Jacobs 33:12

13d ago33:12

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Jon Stewart digs into the backlash to America’s bed-wetting panic over Biden’s incoherence, some of the president’s recent slip-ups, the future of the Democratic candidate, and Biden’s promise in an ABC interview with George Stephanopoulos to give “fighting fascism” his all. Also, journalist and best-selling author A.J. Jacobs joins Jon to discuss …

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Meet The Daily Show Dogs | Behind the Show 21:33

14d ago21:33

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Daily Show dog celebs Walter and Riot steal the spotlight on this week's episode hosted by Michael Kosta, alongside showrunner Jen Flanz and producer Jocelyn Conn. Kosta, Jen, and Jocelyn discuss how TDS became the most dog-friendly show in late night and how their lovable canine colleagues inspired "Indogcision 2024: Rescuing Democracy," an event …

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‘Quon Chops It Up with Nathan Wade | George Conway Discusses Trump’s Legal Woes 21:29

15d ago21:29

21:29

‘Quon (Marlon Wayans) has a sit-down with former Trump prosecutor, Nathan Wade, to hear more about his affair with Fani Willis and advice for the Black men and haters who can’t get laid. Plus, conservative attorney, George Conway, sits with Ronny Chieng to discuss how Trump turned him off of the Republican party and offers advice to voters in the u…

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Jeremy O. Harris Promotes “Theatre Supremacy” 18:07

7d ago18:07

18:07

Jordan Klepper chats with playwright Jeremy O. Harris about his directorial debut with the HBO documentary, “Slave Play. Not a Movie. A Play,” and the importance of preserving the art of live theater. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Comedy Central & iHeartPodcasts

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Sports War with Ronny Chieng and Jordan Klepper | Monica McNutt Breaks Down the Broader Issues in the WNBA 20:20

17d ago20:20

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Ronny Chieng and Jordan Klepper argue over Caitlin Clark’s WNBA run and the tallest NBA nepo babies. Also, Jon Stewart sits with basketball analyst, Monica McNutt, to explain how gender, race, and class affects the way folks discuss women’s basketball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Lewis Black Covers Big Companies and Summer Camp | Triumph the Insult Comic Dog Confronts Undecided Voters 13:14

18d ago13:14

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Lewis Black trashes big companies, like Chick-fil-A and Apple, breaking into the summer camp industry. Plus, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog attempts to get undecided voters to make up their minds on who they’ll vote for in the presidential election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Comedy Central & iHeartPodcasts

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Charlamagne tha God Torches the Democrats’ Weak Messaging | The Daily Showography of Jeff Bezos 15:51

19d ago15:51

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Charlamagne tha God stops by to let Democrats know they are fumbling the messaging battle against Republicans and implores them to speak like normal people. Plus, The Daily Show presents the story of the most powerful nerd in history: Jeff Bezos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Comedy Central & iHeartPodcasts

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Ken Buck Explains MAGA’S Control Over the GOP 25:28

20d ago25:28

25:28

Jon Stewart sits with former Colorado Representative Ken Buck to discuss his early departure from Congress, his disagreement with the MAGA component of the Republican Party, and the precedent set by Trump’s criminal trial and verdict. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Comedy Central & iHeartPodcasts

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Triumph the Insult Comic Dog Poops on TDS | Behind the Show 28:32

21d ago28:32

28:32

Triumph the Insult Comic Dog makes a special appearance on the Ears Edition to poop on all things Daily Show, much to the chagrin of TDS writer/producer, Matt O’Brien. Matt is then joined by longtime collaborator, Robert Smigel, to discuss Triumph’s recent TDS focus group with undecided voters as well as Triumph’s early segments that got him thrown…

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3M’s Forever Chemicals and a Therapist’s Take on Election Cycle Anxiety | Guest Spotlight 20:39

22d ago20:39

20:39

ProPublica reporter Sharon Lerner joins Michael Kosta to discuss her investigative piece into 3M’s use of forever chemicals and the company’s failed efforts to conceal them. Also, psychotherapist and author Lori Gottlieb sits with Jon Stewart to explain how the anxiety of presidential election seasons make it a popular time for people to seek out t…

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Jon Stewart and Michael Kosta Cover the First Presidential Debate | ICYMI 27:22

23d ago27:22

27:22

Michael Kosta covers Joe Biden and Donald Trump’s preparation for their first presidential debate in the 2024 election, with the help of Desi Lydic and Troy Iwata. Plus, Jon Stewart goes live after the debate to discuss Biden’s senior lapses and Trump’s overt lies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Jon Stewart Breaks Down Trump's Blatant Debate Lies and Biden's Senior Moments | Lori Gottlieb 24:44

24d ago24:44

24:44

Jon Stewart goes live after CNN's presidential debate to unpack Biden's senior moments and Trump's blatant lies. And psychotherapist and best-selling author of "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone" Lori Gottlieb discusses the impact of the debate on mental health and anxiety. They break down the difference between productive and unproductive anxiety d…

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SCOTUS Ruling Makes Bribing Easier | Sharon Lerner 31:28

25d ago31:28

31:28

Michael Kosta reports on the highs and lows of yesterday’s primaries, the Supreme Court’s ruling that makes it easier for politicians to accept bribes as “tips,” and AI’s effect on the music industry as record labels scramble to protect their artists from fake tunes. Plus, a helium-leaking spaceship from Boeing has left two astronauts stranded, and…

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Infowars Shuts Down, Julian Assange Goes Free & China Visits Far Side of the Moon | Peter S. Goodman 31:07

26d ago31:07

31:07

Michael Kosta reports on WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s prison release, Alex Jones’s shameless cash grab as his conspiracy network Infowars shutters, and a new Surgeon General advisory warning against, uh, gun violence? Plus, China one-upped America’s lunar landing by visiting the far side of the moon and Josh Johnson shares some advice on how …

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Empowering Veterans for Success: Warrior-Scholar Project 30:44

18d ago30:44

30:44

Transitioning to civilian life after years of military service can be daunting. Some veterans pursue higher education, while others explore business and entrepreneurship, each journey uniquely personal. What remains constant is the importance of ensuring service members are well-prepared for this transition. In this special episode of The Unshakeab…

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Michael Kosta Covers Trump's Accusal of Biden Drug Use Ahead of Debate | Paul W. Downs 29:49

27d ago29:49

29:49

With Biden and Trump set to face-off in their first presidential debate of 2024, Michael Kosta is taking a look at each candidate’s preparation. While Joe Biden is practicing being insulted at mock debates, Trump is lowering expectations, accusing Biden of doping, and making up some new words, like “refuttal.” Desi Lydic and Troy Iwata weigh in wit…

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The Stand-Up & Late-Night Connection: Daily Show Writers Roundtable | Behind the Show 30:51

28d ago30:51

30:51

TDS Correspondent Josh Johnson chats with writers Kat Radley and David Angelo about writing for The Daily Show as stand-up comics. They discuss what it’s like adjusting to a topical late night show compared to writing and performing for themselves onstage, as well as their approach to pitching jokes in the writer’s room and writing for different gu…

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Rosalind Chao & Ebon Moss-Bachrach Talk Sci-Fi Tropes and Preparing for New Roles | Guest Spotlight 23:42

29d ago23:42

23:42

Actor Rosalind Chao joins Ronny Chieng and Desi Lydic to discuss her Netflix show "3 Body Problem," as well as break down Eastern vs. Western sci-fi tropes and how she helped Ronny work on his American accent. Plus, Emmy-award winning actor Ebon Moss-Bachrach talks about his character arc in the new season of "The Bear" and how he's preparing to pl…

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Jon Stewart, Desi Lydic, and Ronny Chieng Cover Crime in Big Cities and Down Ballot Races | ICYMI 25:39

30d ago25:39

25:39

Jon Stewart dives into the GOP's criminalization of Democratic-run cities, which is ironic given that most guns come from red states. Also, Desi Lydic and Ronny Chieng cover the Celtics' historic 18th NBA Championship win and the campaigns of rage-baiting candidates, Royce White and Valentina Gomez. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati…

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Putin & Kim Jong-un’s Dictator Hang | Ebon Moss-Bachrach 28:02

1M ago28:02

28:02

Ronny Chieng & Desi Lydic dive into Vladimir Putin & Kim Jong-un’s lively boys trip in North Korea, the climate protester attack on Stonehenge and Taylor Swift’s private jet, and Louisiana’s new bill blurring the lines of church and state. Plus, Michael Kosta stops by to evaluate whether Republicans can handle the moral standards of the Ten Command…

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Abortion: Mission Impossible | The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart 45:24

1M ago45:24

45:24

On Mondays, Jon Stewart hosts The Daily Show, but now on Thursdays, he hosts The Weekly Show — a new podcast featuring in-depth conversations exploring some of the biggest threats to our democracy. In this episode, Jon addresses the backward slide of reproductive rights in America. Joining him are NYU Law professor Melissa Murray, who also co-hosts…

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Desi Lydic and Ronny Chieng Tackle the Down Ballot Races | Rosalind Chao 32:13

1M ago32:13

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Desi Lydic and Ronny Chieng report on the Boston Celtics’ record 18th NBA Championship win, which they’ll be celebrating in Miami? Plus, in a special edition of Indecision 2024, Desi and Ronny go behind the campaigns of rage-baiting candidates like Senate hopeful Royce White, who’s turned the race into an episode of “Jerry Springer,” and Valentina …

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Jon Stewart Debunks GOP’s City Crime Narrative | Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II 33:29

1M ago33:29

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Trump called the RNC host city of Milwaukee a horrible place and is now trying to pass the insult off as a concern about crime. Jon Stewart digs into the Right's fear-mongering obsession: crime in big cities. Republicans want you to believe that "lawless" Democrats are to blame, but when it comes to Democrat-run city crime, it turns out the guns ar…

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Charlamagne Tha God On Why the Democrats' Messaging Sucks | Behind the Show 32:57

1M ago32:57

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Charlamagne Tha God goes Behind the Show to unpack his recent ‘In My Opinion’ piece with TDS writer, Ashton Womack, on the Democrats' messaging problem. He also discusses the actual spectrum of conservatism within the Black community, how the media twists his words, and the genius of of “The Boondocks” creator, Aaron McGruder, who is featured in Ch…

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Jon Stewart & The News Team Talk Media, Trump, Pizza, & Beyond 56:33

1M ago56:33

56:33

Jon Stewart, Desi Lydic, Michael Kosta, Ronny Chieng, and Jordan Klepper talk about their unique shared experience hosting The Daily Show in this Emmys FYC panel moderated by entertainment journalist Matt Belloni. The crew discusses how the landscape has changed since Jon's first era at the show, what a typical day behind the scenes looks like, the…

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Jon Stewart and Jordan Klepper on Corporate America's Performative Values & Hunter Biden's Conviction | ICYMI 24:39

1M ago24:39

24:39

Jon Stewart highlights how corporate America only cares about money and its overtures toward marginalized communities are mostly performative. Plus, Jordan Klepper covers Hunter Biden's guilty verdict, Justice Alito's wife, Martha-Ann Alito, fighting Pride flags with her own flags, and Governor Kathy Hochul's decision to scrap New York congestion p…

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SCOTUS Votes to Protect Abortion Pill | Maya Hawke 22:32

1M ago22:32

22:32

Jordan Klepper reports on Biden’s G7 Summit trip to Italy, Trump's first Capitol visit since January 6 and Grace Kuhlenschmidt offers a woman's perspective on the Supreme Court's vote to protect access to the abortion pill. Also, actor and musician, Maya Hawke, sits down with discusses her role in Disney's "Inside Out 2" and her new album "Chaos An…

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Hunter Biden Verdict Ignites GOP Conspiracies | Jeremy O. Harris 36:49

1M ago36:49

36:49

Jordan Klepper reports on Fox News and the GOP's conspiratorial reactions to Hunter Biden’s felony conviction and why Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest is barring its world champ, Joey Chestnut. Plus, Desi Lydic weighs in on the Republican Party’s perennial unhappiness. Charlamagne Tha God also stops by to argue that Democrats need to be more direct …

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Jordan Klepper Reports on Hunter Biden's Conviction | Kevin Bacon 29:01

1M ago29:01

29:01

Jordan Klepper tackles the Hunter Biden guilty verdict as well as Justice Samuel Alito's wife, Martha-Ann Alito, caught on tape planning to fight Pride flags with more flags. Michael Kosta reveals how Governor Kathy Hochul's decision to scrap New York congestion pricing might have had something to do with the "Diner Effect." And Americans are turni…

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An Unshakeable Mindset: Live from Atlanta 22:56

1M ago22:56

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The Unshakeables returns with a special episode. Join Ben as he sits with Jay Bailey, CEO of the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs, and Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, host of Therapy for Black Girls, live from The Experience: Atlanta, an event presented by Chase for Business. They discuss the mindset that makes small business owners truly unsha…

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Jon Stewart Smashes the Myth of Corporate Morality in Pride, BLM, and Beyond | Monica McNutt 31:06

1M ago31:06

31:06

Jon Stewart rips off the mask of corporate “values” and examines how corporations will perform caring about issues like DEI, climate change, or patriotism, as long as it means bigger profits, and how quickly they backtrack on those moral stands when it no longer suits their bottom line. Jon is also joined by basketball analyst, host, ESPN reporter,…

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Jon Stewart Talks The Weekly Show and Prepping for the Conventions | Behind the Show 19:43

1M ago19:43

19:43

Jon Stewart visits the Ears Edition to fill us in on his brand-new podcast, The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart, and chats with showrunner/writer/EP, Jen Flanz, and Co-EP/writer, Zhubin Parang, to preview TDS coverage of this summer’s RNC and DNC conventions. They also take a fan question from social media and it’s a classic: which would you rather fi…

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Talking Comedy with Joel Kim Booster and Marlon Wayans | Guest Spotlight 19:46

1M ago19:46

19:46

Ronny Chieng sits with Emmy-nominated comedian, Joel Kim Booster, to discuss the new Netflix documentary, "Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution," and the lasting impact queer comedy has made on culture. And Marlon Wayans returns to The Daily Show to chat with Ronny about his new comedy special, "Good Grief," the advice he has for younger comedians, and…

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Jon Stewart and Ronny Chieng Cover Trump's Felony Conviction | ICYMI 27:24

1M ago27:24

27:24

Jon implores the media to report on actual evidence from Trump’s trial rather than perpetuating hypotheticals about what the verdict means for America. Plus Ronny Chieng discusses Trump seeking revenge on Hillary Clinton for his guilty verdict, Marjorie Taylor Green cancelling New York, and what happened when an Amazonian tribe started using the In…

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Biden Honors D-Day, Trump Vets VPs & GOP Attacks Pride | George Conway 29:38

1M ago29:38

29:38

Ronny Chieng looks at Biden's trip to France to honor D-Day, Trump's VP vetting process, and Ron DeSantis and the GOP waging war on Pride month. Nobody shows the American flag more love than Trump does, but now you can, too. The Trump Love Flag is ready for your ultimate salute. Plus, conservative attorney George Conway sits down with Ronny to disc…

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Trump is Still Mad at Hillary Clinton | Joel Kim Booster 25:40

2M ago25:40

25:40

Ronny Chieng shares the latest news on Trump’s felony conviction, which has him seeking revenge on Hillary Clinton. Plus, Troy Iwata provides updates on an Amazonian tribe ruined by Elon Musk’s Starlink internet. This week on Sports War, Jordan Klepper and Ronny spar over Caitlin Clark’s WNBA rookie season, the tallest nepo baby to ever be drafted …

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Ronny Chieng Covers Biden's Executive Action on the Border | Marlon Wayans 29:21

2M ago29:21

29:21

Ronny Chieng dives into President Biden’s executive order to close the border ahead of the election and Desi Lydic joins Ronny to discuss North Korea sending trash balloons to South Korea. Conspiracy theorist Kevin Matthew Kelp (Michael Kosta) pulls back the curtain to expose America’s age-old spy recruitment system: Spelling Bees. Plus, Comedian M…

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Jon Stewart Tackles The Trump Conviction Fallout | Ken Buck 45:51

2M ago45:51

45:51

Jon Stewart breaks down the response to Trump's guilty verdict from Joe Biden and the media, as well as the GOP's vow for revenge and hypocritical complaint about Democrats pursuing "political prosecutions." Plus, Jon pleads with the media to act a little more like the court system and examine evidence and reach conclusions, instead of wildly specu…

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Jon Stewart Talks Presidential Deception with Fmr. Bush Press Secretary | TDS Time Machine 21:26

2M ago21:26

21:26

From June, 2008, Jon laments the less-than-enthusiastic reading of his guest’s audiobook and turns to B-52s front man, Fred Schneider, to liven up the text. Plus, an analysis of DNC Primary in-fighting as Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama compete for the 2008 nomination for President. And Jon chats with ex-George W. Bush Administration Press Secreta…

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Trump and Biden Ditch the Commission on Presidential Debates | Kamala Harris’s Holistic Thought Advisor 13:43

2M ago13:43

13:43

Jon Stewart is joined by co-founder and co-chair of the Commission on Presidential Debates, Frank J. Fahrenkopf Jr., to learn what it means for President Biden and Donald Trump to break tradition and debate outside of the Commission’s rules and regulations. And Kamala Harris’s holistic thought advisor, Dahlia Rose Hibiscus (Desi Lydic), takes us be…

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The Daily Showography of Eric Adams | Josh Johnson Explains the Drake & Kendrick Lamar Beef 12:47

2M ago12:47

12:47

Desi Lydic takes a look at how New York City Mayor, Eric Adams, became the clean-living, hard-partying, deep-thinking man he is today in The Daily Showography of Eric Adams: Philosopher King of New York. And Josh Johnson breaks down the beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar with Jordan Klepper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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