Best Michaelkosta Podcasts (2024)

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ICYMI: Jon Stewart and the News Team Cover the Trump Trial 26:41

8h ago26:41

26:41

Jon Stewart addresses the superfluous news coverage of Trump's criminal trial despite the media pledging to give him less of a spotlight. Plus, Jordan Klepper and Ronny Chieng weigh in on Trump's gag order hearing and Jesse Watters' pleas for the court to take it easy on the former president. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Trump Pleads Total Immunity to SCOTUS While Claiming to be an Everyman | Kyle Chayka 27:55

1d ago27:55

27:55

Jordan Klepper and Ronny Chieng dive into Trump’s double trials, as his lawyers argue to the Supreme Court that he should have complete immunity and David Pecker of “The Enquirer” airs out his dirty laundry. As protests for Gaza ramp up on college campuses, the de-escalation effort doesn't seem to be...de-escalating. Jordan and Ronny break down the…

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Mike Johnson's "Courage" On Ukraine Aid Bill | Rep. Andy Kim 31:09

3d ago31:09

31:09

Ronny Chieng and Jordan Klepper question just how "courageous" Speaker Mike Johnson is for finally allowing a Ukraine aid bill through the House, Pete Buttigieg forces airlines to pay back disappointed passengers, and Grace Kuhlenschmidt weighs in on teachers being allowed to carry guns in Tennessee. The great turf wars between tennis and picklebal…

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Jordan Klepper & Ronny Chieng On Whether Trump Already Violated His Gag Order | Stephanie Kelton 32:17

4d ago32:17

32:17

Jordan Klepper and Ronny Chieng tackle Jesse Watters labeling Trump being forced to sit in a courtroom for eight hours a day as cruel and unusual punishment and Joe Biden's controversial claim that his uncle was eaten by "cannibals" in New Guinea. Plus, Desi Lydic gives live updates on Trump's endless string of gag order hearings. In today's world,…

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Jon Stewart Slams Media for Breathless Trump Trial Coverage | Salman Rushdie 38:20

5d ago38:20

38:20

Jon Stewart weighs in on the media’s overblown coverage of Trump’s criminal trial, from sketch-artist interviews to following his motorcade via helicopter, and how the airtime contradicts their stated goal to give him less airtime. Plus, Daily Show alum Jessica Williams surprises us with some joyful benefits of following the Trump trial story. Also…

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Behind the Show: Jordan Klepper On The D-List Turnout for Trump’s Hush Money Trial 24:23

6d ago24:23

24:23

Recorded Thursday, April 18th. Jordan Klepper is joined by Supervising Producer, Ian Berger, and Segment Director, Zach Golden, to take us behind the scenes of Donald Trump’s Criminal hush money trial in New York. They discuss how they prepared for this shoot given Trump’s promise of ‘all hell [breaking] loose’ and how they pivoted when they found …

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Guest Spotlight: Orlando Bloom & Brittney Spencer 22:42

7d ago22:42

22:42

Dulcé Sloan sits down with actor and adventure enthusiast, Orlando Bloom, to discuss his new Peacock show, "Orlando Bloom: To The Edge" and his spirtual journey through making the show. Plus, Dulcé chats with country singer-songwriter, Brittney Spencer, about her debut album, "My Stupid LIfe," her experience covering "Blackbird" for Beyoncé's lates…

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ICYMI: Jon Stewart Tackles Trump's Criminal Trial and Dulcé Sloan Covers Nike's New Team USA Uniforms 25:38

8d ago25:38

25:38

Jon Stewart kicks off the week with coverage on Iran's attack on Israel and Israel's plan to strike back. He also discusses the start Donald Trump's criminal trial. Plus, Dulcé Sloan covers jury selection for Trump's trial, Red Lobster filing for bankruptcy, and how Nike's new Team USA women's track uniforms are a little too revealing. Take a quick…

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Trump Juror Excused Amidst Media Frenzy | Brittney Spencer 30:48

9d ago30:48

30:48

Dulcé Sloan reports on the latest Capitol Hill drama, where Marjorie Taylor Greene is waging a war against Speaker Mike Johnson, and Trump is asking Republican candidates for a cut of their campaign funds. Plus, intense media coverage of Trump’s New York criminal trial just cost the court a juror and Troy Iwata weighs in on privacy concerns. Josh J…

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Trump Visits a Bodega as Jury Recruitment Continues | Orlando Bloom 28:25

10d ago28:25

28:25

Dulcé Sloan takes on Nike’s skimpy design for Team USA’s women’s track and field Olympians, Endless Shrimp comes to an end as Red Lobster considers bankruptcy, and Donald Trump visits a bodega in NYC as jury selection makes headway. Plus, Josh Johnson tries to wiggle his way into stardom by being selected for Trump’s jury. Then, Dulcé has been watc…

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Dulcé Sloan Tackles Trump’s Criminal Trial Day 2 | Mayan Lopez 30:58

11d ago30:58

30:58

Dulcé Sloan kicks off her hosting week with difficult jury selection for Trump's criminal hush money trial and his long list of excuses for getting out of his court dates. Plus, Jordan Klepper Fingers the Pulse outside of the New York County Criminal Court, where a jury of Trump's supporters have already rendered their verdicts. In the latest In My…

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Jon Stewart on Iran, Israel and Trump’s Hush Money Trial | David E. Sanger 35:24

12d ago35:24

35:24

Jon Stewart unpacks Iran launching missiles at Israel and resident Civil War historian Donald Trump claiming to be the solution. Plus, with Trump’s criminal trial beginning, Desi Lydic, Ronny Chieng, and Josh Johnson go head-to-head to decide which persecuted martyr he resembles most. Then, White House and National Security Correspondent, David E. …

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TDS Time Machine: Tax Day 18:29

12d ago18:29

18:29

The Daily Show's top Tax Day coverage over the years including Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and Ronny Chieng on America's most annoying holiday. From 2014, Jon Stewart covers the IRS having difficulty finding the proper documentation that it needs to end the government's scrutiny of the organization. And looking back to 2001, Mr. Money, Stephen Col…

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Guest Spotlight: Alex Garland & Hanif Abdurraqib 18:16

14d ago18:16

18:16

Michael Kosta sits down with award-winning director and writer, Alex Garland, to discuss his new film, "Civil War," his intentions for inspiring conversation amongst viewers, and journalism's importance to America's checks and balances system. Also, best-selling author, Hanif Abdurraqib, joins Michael to discuss his latest book "There's Always This…

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ICYMI: Jon Stewart Talks Israel Support and Michael Kosta Covers Biden's Student Debt Relief Plan 21:32

15d ago21:32

21:32

Jon Stewart calls out America for abandoning its values in its support of Israel and Ronny Chieng and Grace Kuhlenschmidt check in with Jon from the 2024 eclipse's path of totality. Plus, Michael Kosta covers the aftermath of the solar eclipse, how a guilty verdict against the parents of a Michigan school shooter set a new gun violence precedent, a…

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Arizona's Abortion Ban Sends Trump and the GOP Reeling | Hanif Abdurraqib 24:30

16d ago24:30

24:30

Michael Kosta reports on the fallout from Arizona’s nearly complete abortion ban, sending the GOP into scramble mode. Plus, Jordan Klepper joins Kosta for an enlightening new segment, “Men Talk About Abortion.” Also, are you a politician afraid of going viral for falling down the stairs? Worry no more! Stair Sherpa is the only app where you can req…

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Dems Urge Sotomayor to Retire Pre-Election | Vampire Weekend 22:43

17d ago22:43

22:43

Michael Kosta tackles the Biden administration’s new standard for limiting so-called “forever chemicals” in drinking water, the USPS's announcement to raise the price of postage stamps, and Democrats' call for Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor to retire. Plus, Troy Iwata joins to offer up some youthful options as her replacement. And the Grammy…

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Michael Kosta Reacts To Biden's Student Debt Relief Plan | Alex Garland 25:22

18d ago25:22

25:22

Michael Kosta reports on the aftermath of the solar eclipse as Google searches for “my eyes hurt” skyrocket. Plus, a new legal precedent is set by a verdict in Michigan, which found a school shooter’s parents guilty. Also, President Biden makes his appeal to young voters with a new student loan debt forgiveness plan, and Josh Johnson weighs in on j…

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Jon Stewart Interrogates America's Support of Israel | Christiane Amanpour 30:57

19d ago30:57

30:57

Jon Stewart checks in on the war in Gaza and interrogates how America's purported values stack up against its support of Israel. Plus, Ronny Chieng and Grace Kuhlenschmidt report from the eclipse's path of totality with startlingly different reports. And CNN Chief International Anchor, Christiane Amanpour, sits down with Jon to discuss the unpreced…

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Charlamagne tha God On The Problem With DEI 28:09

20d ago28:09

28:09

In this podcast exclusive, Daily Show contributor Charlamagne tha God and Daily Show writer Ashton Womack discuss Charlamagne's issues with corporate America's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives, how conservatives have hijacked DEI, and the need for true leadership and change in the Black community. Plus, Clarlamagne unpacks what it was like…

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Guest Spotlight: Rep. Colin Allred, Sebastian Junger & Ken Harbaugh 17:19

21d ago17:19

17:19

Desi Lydic sits down with Texas’s 2nd District Representative Colin Allred to discuss his campaign for Senate seat against Ted Cruz, his plans for restoring women's reproductive rights, and the importance of paternity leave. Also, executive producers and writers, Sebastian Junger and Ken Harbaugh, join Desi to talk about their award-winning documen…

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ICYMI: Jon Stewart Takes on AI & Desi Lydic Covers Truth Social's Tank and Women's Basketball's Popularity 25:36

22d ago25:36

25:36

Jon Stewart covers how AI's plans to make our lives easier will actually lead us to a world that limits the need for human labor. Plus, Desi Lydic tracks Truth Social's 21% drop in stocks, Florida's new abortion limits, and how the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament is bringing more fans to the sport. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa…

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Trump's Nebraska Electoral Vote Play & The 2024 Solar Eclipse | Sebastian Junger & Ken Harbaugh 23:48

23d ago23:48

23:48

Desi Lydic unpacks Trump's attempt to change Nebraska's electoral vote system, why the New York Marathon is pissed at the MTA, and the upcoming solar eclipse. And Ronny Chieng and Jordan Klepper have a good old fashioned moon versus sun debate. And welcome to Trump elementary, the most prestigious educational institution of all-time, taught by the …

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Fox News Freaks Out Over Easter Falling on Trans Visibility Day | Alison Brie 26:19

24d ago26:19

26:19

Desi Lydic breaks down why Donald Trump and Fox News conservatives are losing their minds over Easter falling on the same day as Trans Visibility Day, and Michael Kosta finds a way to spin the negative news cycle into a win-win for both holidays. And what does the Baltimore Bridge collapse have to do with diversity, equity, and inclusion? Charlamag…

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Desi Lydic Covers The Buzz Around Women’s Basketball | Rep. Colin Allred 27:43

25d ago27:43

27:43

Desi Lydic dives into Trump’s billion-dollar loss on Truth Social, the future of abortion in Florida following two major rulings, and how the media can't stop talking about what a moment women’s basketball is having. Plus, Josh Johnson and Desi try to decipher what happened at the three-point line when North Carolina took on Texas. And New York Cit…

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Jon Stewart On The False Promises of AI | Lina Khan 39:16

26d ago39:16

39:16

Jon Stewart tackles the AI revolution and how its creators are promising a better future while building technology to make human workers obsolete. Plus, Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan joins Jon Stewart to discuss her work with the “small but mighty” government agency in protecting Americans against unfair business practices. They discuss …

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Leslie Jones On What's At Stake This Presidential Election 26:07

27d ago26:07

26:07

In this podcast exclusive, Daily Show contributor Leslie Jones and comedian Lenny Marcus discuss what's at stake this election and why people should head to the polls even if they don't love either candidate. Plus, Leslie unpacks the difference between an entertainer and a politician, and why she would never run for political office. See omnystudio…

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Jim Sciutto On Talking With Russia and China | Byron Tau Chats Tech & Government Surveillance 24:27

28d ago24:27

24:27

Jordan Klepper sits with CNN anchor, chief national security analyst, and bestselling author, Jim Sciutto, to discuss his new book "The Return of Great Powers: Russia, China, and the Next World War." Plus, NOTUS Investigative reporter, Byron Tau, joins Jordan to talk about his new book, "Means of Control." They chat about how technology companies h…

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Jon Stewart on Trump's $450 Million "Victimless" Crime | Jordan Klepper Covers GOP Reaction to Baltimore Bridge Collapse 23:19

29d ago23:19

23:19

Jon Stewart tackles Donald Trump's deadline to pay his $450 million bond and the myth being floated by right-wing media that Trump's tax fraud was a "victimless" crime. Plus, Jordan Klepper tackles Trump's new branded bibles, how right-wing media blamed the Baltimore Bridge Collapse on DEI, and Florida's social media ban. See omnystudio.com/listene…

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Biden’s Blingy Fundraiser & Sam Bankman-Fried's Prison Time | Huey Lewis 32:21

29d ago32:21

32:21

Jordan Klepper covers Biden's star-studded fundraiser at Radio City Music Hall, crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried's prison sentencing, and the new congestion pricing that is enraging New Yorkers, except for Grace Kuhlenschmidt, who has a foolproof plan for avoiding any traffic fees. Daily Show contributor Leslie Jones returns for a new installment of …

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How America Should Deal with Jan 6th Rioters and RFK Jr.'s VP Pick | Byron Tau 28:46

1M ago28:46

28:46

Jordan Klepper reports on Ronna McDaniel’s short-lived stint at NBC News and the key question it raises: How should America deal with the people who denied the results of the 2020 election and stormed the Capitol on January 6th, 2021? Plus, Michael Kosta travels to Oakland, where RFK Jr. finally announces mega-donor tech billionaire and surfer Nico…

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Jordan Klepper on Trump's Bible Grift and the GOP Reaction to the Baltimore Bridge Collapse | Jim Sciutto 32:46

1M ago32:46

32:46

Jordan Klepper tackles Trump’s new branded Bibles and how right-wing media is rushing to blame the Baltimore bridge collapse on Democratic policy. Plus, Josh Johnson weighs in on Florida’s social media ban for children under 14, and what this means for the rising generation of schoolyard bullies. The Supreme Court’s latest abortion pill ruling expo…

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Jon Stewart Deconstructs Trump’s "Victimless" $450 Million Fraud | Gary Clark Jr. 24:24

1M ago24:24

24:24

Jon Stewart examines Donald Trump's deadline to come up with the $454 million bond in his civil fraud case, and deconstructs investment talking heads like Kevin O'Leary calling Trump's actions a "victimless crime." Plus, Gary Clark Jr. sits down with Jon to discuss his new album “JPEG RAW." He opens up about his candid new song “Habits,” collaborat…

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Josh Johnson On His First Piece As Daily Show Correspondent 36:38

1M ago36:38

36:38

In this podcast exclusive, the newest Daily Show Correspondent Josh Johnson and Daily Show writer Devin Delliquanti discuss what it's been like for Josh to transition from writer to correspondent, what the process was like for his first desk piece covering cookie monster and shrinkflation, and what it was like being roasted by a seventh grader for …

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Jon Stewart on Interviewing Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf 14:57

1M ago14:57

14:57

Jon Stewart recounts one of his most profound interviews with former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf, and the unique precautions he had to take because of it. During the interview, Jon offers President Pervez Musharraf some tea and a Twinkie and then checks in with Stephen Colbert about the guest that made security insane at Colbert Report. See…

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Yuval Noah Harai Teaches Children about Evolution | Jane Marie On The World of Multi-Level Marketing 25:02

1M ago25:02

25:02

Ronny Chieng chats with historian and bestselling author, Yuval Noah Harai, to discuss his new children's book called, "Unstoppable Us, Vol. 2: Why the World Isn't Fair." He shares with Ronny how evolutionary history helps explain children's behaviors, such as calling their moms if there's a monster under their bed or eating a bunch of sweets at on…

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Jonathan Blitzer Talks U.S. Immigration Reform | Steven Levitsky On Improving Our Democracy 16:57

1M ago16:57

16:57

Jonathan Blitzer, staff writer at the New Yorker, joins Jon Stewart to discuss his book "Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here" and how varying political dynamics halt the progress of immigration reform in the United States. Then, Harvard University professor Steven Levitsky, co-author of the bestsellers “Tyranny of the Minority” and "How Democracies Die," …

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Murtaza Hussain & Yair Rosenberg On A Israel-Palestine Path to Peace 20:28

1M ago20:28

20:28

Jon Stewart sits with The Intercept's Murtaza Hussain & The Atlantic's Yair Rosenberg to hear their thoughts on a path to peace for Israel and Palestine. The journalists dissect the United State's involvement in the Middle East and also touch on how they retain a strong friendship even when their opinions don't align. See omnystudio.com/listener fo…

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Joshua Green Talks New Book "The Rebels" | Lashana Lynch's Experience Filming "One Love" 19:13

1M ago19:13

19:13

Jordan Klepper interviews bestselling author and Bloomberg Businessweek National Correspondent, Joshua Green. They talk about his latest book, "The Rebels," which highlights economic populists' effects on the democratic party and how Biden's progressive economic progress could help sway the 2024 election. Also, Jordan sits with actress, Lashana Lyn…

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Zanny Minton Beddoes on the 2024 Presidential Election | Melissa Murray & Kate Shaw On Trump’s Fight For Immunity 20:00

1M ago20:00

20:00

Jon Stewart sits with Zanny Minton Beddoes, editor-in-chief of The Economist. They discuss President Biden's second term potential, Trump's lack of knowledge on NATO, and how both candidate's old age should keep them from running for president. Plus, Melissa Murray and Kate Shaw, co-hosts of the "Strict Scrutiny" podcast, join Jon to talk about how…

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Desi Lydic and Troy Iwata on Auditioning for The Daily Show and Crafting Their On-Screen Personas 38:40

1M ago38:40

38:40

In this podcast exclusive, Desi Lydic sits with one of the newest news team members, Troy Iwata to discuss how they met on set of the movie 'Space Cadet,' their Daily Show audition process, how they crafted their Daily Show persona, and the sense of responsibility they feel to viewers. Plus, they reveal which famous Daily Show correspondent created…

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David Alan Grier On “The American Society of Magical Negroes”| Renée Elise Goldsberry On “Girls5eva”" 18:24

1M ago18:24

18:24

Tony Award-winning actor, comedian, and star of the new film “The American Society of Magical Negroes” David Alan Grier stops by to discuss how his latest project satirizes the “magical negro” trope in film and TV and his experience auditioning for those types of roles in Hollywood. Plus, Tony Award-winning actor and singer Renée Elise Goldsberry, …

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Jon Stewart Unpacks GOP's 'Patriotic' Branding | Desi Lydic & Michael Kosta Cover RFK Jr.'s Unexpected VP Contender 25:59

1M ago25:59

25:59

Jon Stewart covers Biden's State of the Union address, Sen. Katie Britt’s disastrous GOP kitchen rebuttal, and Republicans' claim that they are more American than non-Republicans because of their love of the Constitution, while also embracing Trump as dictator. Also, Desi Lydic and Michael Kosta cover RFK Jr. shortlisting Aaron Rodgers as his VP pi…

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Elon and Trump’s “Alpha” Male Struggle | Renée Elise Goldsberry 30:49

1M ago30:49

30:49

Desi Lydic and Michael Kosta dive into Elon Musk taking his ball and going home after his interview with Don Lemon, Donald Trump painting himself as the "loneliest" president in history, and Boeing adding another airplane malfunction to the list. Plus, the Best F**kin' News Team cover's Russia's presidential "election." Kosta and Desi also report o…

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The House Votes to Ban Tik Tok | David Alan Grier 26:06

1M ago26:06

26:06

Desi Lydic and Michael Kosta weigh in on RFK Jr. shortlisting Aaron Rodgers as his VP pick, South Dakota governor Kristy Noem doing sponcon for a Texas dentist, and Ronny Chieng calls on America to step up its misinformation game after the House passed a bill to ban TikTok. Plus, from Elon Musk's anti-woke AI fail, to altered images of historical f…

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Desi Lydic & Michael Kosta Reenact Biden's Deposition | Jane Marie 26:16

2M ago26:16

26:16

Desi Lydic and Michael Kosta celebrate Equal Pay Day and cover Lara Trump getting a job at the RNC with references from God and Donald Trump (in that order). Plus, after Special Counsel Robert Hur cites Biden's memory lapses during a five-hour testimony as proof that he's not mentally fit, Desi and Kosta attempt to paint a full picture with some Bi…

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Jon Stewart Calls BS On The GOP's Performative Patriotism | Steven Levitsky 26:55

2M ago26:55

26:55

Jon Stewart unpacks Biden’s fired-up State of the Union and Sen. Katie Britt’s disastrous GOP kitchen rebuttal, then calls bulls**t on conservatives branding themselves the party of “true American patriots” and wrapping themselves in the Constitution, while their leader Trump's rhetoric sounds more like that of an undemocratic king. And Harvard Uni…

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Michael Kosta On Trying To 'Find The Funny' While Filming in Eagle Pass, TX 34:32

2M ago34:32

34:32

In this podcast exclusive, Daily Show Correspondent Michael Kosta and Segment Director Sebatian Ischer discuss their trip to Eagle Pass, Texas and whether the media's narrative around the border crisis is accurate, how Michael Kosta tries to find the funny when dealing with complex issues, how local residents are being impacted by the militarizatio…

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Chelsea Peretti Talks "First Time Female Director" | Awkwafina On “Kung Fu Panda 4” 18:58

2M ago18:58

18:58

Comedian and actor, Chelsea Peretti, joins Ronny Chieng to discuss her directorial debut in her new film "First Time Female Director" and the challenges that come with making a movie. And actor and comedian, Awkwafina & Ronny Chieng flip roles in their chat about “Kung Fu Panda 4.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Jon Stewart On The "Migrant Crime" Narrative | Ronny Chieng Covers the Presidential Race 22:51

2M ago22:51

22:51

Jon Stewart covers Biden and Trump's trips to the Mexican border, the GOP's fear tactics, and the Democrats struggle to deliver on their values. Also, Ronny Chieng discusses Nikki Haley dropping out of the presidential race, Mitch McConnell's endorsement of Trump, and Jason Palmer winning the American Samoa primary. See omnystudio.com/listener for …

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