Season 29
138 episodes · Feb 12, 2024
Following the departure of host Trevor Noah at the end of 2022, a series of guest hosts from both within and outside "The Daily Show's" correspondents roster filled the program's anchor chair throughout 2023, each sitting in for a one-week assignment. On January 24, 2024, it was announced that Jon Stewart would return to the show he had hosted from 1999 to 2015. This time around, in addition to serving as an executive producer, Stewart will host Monday episodes through at least the end of the 2024 U.S. election cycle. From Tuesdays through Thursdays, members of "The Best F#@king News Team" will rotate hosting duties.
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S29E1February 12, 2024 - Zanny Minton Beddoes
Feb 12, 202443mJon Stewart looks at President Biden and Donald Trump's advanced ages, the news team visits a true American diner, and The Economist's Zanny Minton Beddoes examines national conservatism.
S29E2February 13, 2024 - Killer Mike
Feb 13, 202424mJordan Klepper talks to rally goers for political underdog Nikki Haley and "one-day dictator" Donald Trump, Desi Lydic outlines Republican fears, and Killer Mike promotes his album "Michael."
S29E3February 14, 2024 - Joshua Green & Lashana Lynch
Feb 14, 202424mJordan Klepper covers a not-so-special House election on Long Island, NY, journalist Joshua Green discusses his book "The Rebels," and actor Lashana Lynch talks about "Bob Marley: One Love."
S29E4February 15, 2024 - Cord Jefferson
Feb 15, 202424mJordan Klepper covers a sex scandal in the Fulton County, GA, D.A.'s office, Grace Kuhlenschmidt swoons over adulterous presidents, and director Cord Jefferson discusses "American Fiction."
S29E5February 19, 2024 - Melissa Murray and Kate Shaw
Feb 19, 202424mJon Stewart breaks down Tucker Carlson's deferential interview with Vladimir Putin, and "Strict Scrutiny" podcast hosts Melissa Murray and Kate Shaw explore the dangers of authoritarianism.
S29E6February 20, 2024 - Danai Gurira
Feb 20, 202424mDesi Lydic and Josh Johnson evaluate Donald Trump's sneaker line, Ronny Chieng takes advantage of Alabama's new embryo law, and Danai Gurira previews "The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live."
S29E7February 21, 2024 - Maite Alberdi
Feb 21, 202424mDesi Lydic covers the not-so-credible FBI informant working against President Biden, Michael Kosta visits "climate refuge" Duluth, MN, and director Maite Alberdi talks "The Eternal Memory."
S29E8February 22, 2024 - Jason Isbell
Feb 22, 202424mDesi Lydic analyzes Nikki Haley's so-called moderate views, Troy Iwata celebrates a day without smartphones, and Jason Isbell performs "Cast Iron Skillet" from his album "Weathervanes."
S29E9February 26, 2024 - Murtaza Hussain and Yair Rosenberg
Feb 26, 202431mJon Stewart analyzes Israel-Palestine peace plans and the long-term impact of U.S. foreign policy with journalists Murtaza Hussain and Yair Rosenberg, and Jon bids farewell to a friend.
S29E10February 27, 2024 - Kwame Alexander
Feb 27, 202424mRonny Chieng tells guest host Michael Kosta his plan to defeat Wendy's surge pricing, The Daily Show profiles 2024 candidate RFK Jr., and writer Kwame Alexander talks "This Is the Honey."
S29E11February 28, 2024 - Sloane Crosley
Feb 28, 202424mMichigan natives Michael Kosta and Jordan Klepper debate their state's primary, "Dr." Troy Iwata rates politicians' mental fitness, and writer Sloane Crosley discusses "Grief Is for People."
S29E12February 29, 2024 - Rex Chapman
Feb 29, 202424mMichael Kosta and Desi Lydic lament the Supreme Court's delay of Donald Trump's immunity case, Dulcé Sloan celebrates Black women, and Rex Chapman talks "It's Hard for Me to Live with Me."
S29E13March 4, 2024 - Jonathan Blitzer
Mar 4, 202424mJon Stewart explores the highly partisan migrant crisis and New York's less-than-welcoming response to the issue, and writer Jonathan Blitzer discusses "Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here."
S29E14March 5, 2024 - Yuval Noah Harari
Mar 5, 202424mGuest host Ronny Chieng explores "shrinkflation," Jordan Klepper meets indecisive Nikki Haley fans, and Yuval Noah Harari talks about "Unstoppable Us, Volume 2: Why the World Isn't Fair."
S29E15March 6, 2024 - Chelsea Peretti
Mar 6, 202423mGuest host Ronny Chieng covers Super Tuesday's predictable results, Grace Kuhlenschmidt enjoys beautiful American Samoa, and Chelsea Peretti chats about "First Time Female Director."
S29E16March 7, 2024 - Awkwafina
Mar 7, 202424mRonny Chieng looks at new airport and subway security measures, Michael Kosta talks to Eagle Pass, TX, residents about the recent "invasion," and Awkwafina discusses "Kung Fu Panda 4."
S29E17March 11, 2024 - Steven Levitsky
Mar 11, 202424mJon Stewart covers the 2024 State of the Union address and breaks down the GOP's warped relationship with the Constitution, and writer Steven Levitsky discusses "Tyranny of the Minority."
S29E18March 12, 2024 - Jane Marie
Mar 12, 202424mDesi Lydic, Michael Kosta and Grace Kuhlenschmidt dig into a Kate Middleton mystery, and author Jane Marie discusses "Selling the Dream: The Billion-Dollar Industry Bankrupting Americans."
S29E19March 13, 2024 - David Alan Grier
Mar 13, 202424mDesi Lydic and Michael Kosta explore the potential TikTok ban, Lewis Black complains about AI's human biases, and David Alan Grier talks about "The American Society of Magical Negroes."
S29E20March 14, 2024 - Renée Elise Goldsberry
Mar 14, 202424mThe news team explores the dubious democracy of Russia's 2024 presidential election, Miami breaks up with spring breakers, and actor Renée Elise Goldsberry chats about her show "Girls5eva."
S29E21March 25, 2024 - Gary Clark Jr.
Mar 25, 202424mJon Stewart loses patience with the double standards at work in Donald Trump's "victimless" financial fraud case, and Gary Clark Jr. performs "Habits" from his album "JPEG RAW."
S29E22March 26, 2024 - Jim Sciutto
Mar 26, 202424mJordan Klepper and Josh Johnson debate Florida's age limits for social media, the GOP grapples with "What Women Voters Want," and author Jim Sciutto discusses "The Return of Great Powers."
S29E23March 27, 2024 - Byron Tau
Mar 27, 202424mJordan Klepper explores shifting attitudes toward the January 6 insurrectionists, Michael Kosta attends RFK Jr.'s running mate announcement, and Byron Tau discusses "Means of Control."
S29E24March 28, 2024 - Huey Lewis
Mar 28, 202424mJordan Klepper and Grace Kuhlenschmidt react to NYC's congestion pricing, Leslie Jones rages against election polls, and Huey Lewis talks "The Heart of Rock and Roll" jukebox musical.
S29E25April 1, 2024 - Lina Khan
Apr 1, 202439mJon Stewart analyzes the bait-and-switch promises of artificial intelligence, and Federal Trade Commission chair Lina Khan discusses monopolies, antitrust laws and corporate collusion.
S29E26April 2, 2024 - Colin Allred
Apr 2, 202424mDesi Lydic celebrates the skyrocketing popularity of women's basketball, Michael Kosta meets an NYC "ghost plates" buster, and 2024 Senate hopeful Colin Allred lays out his plans for Texas.
S29E27April 3, 2024 - Alison Brie
Apr 3, 202424mDesi Lydic explores conservatives' outrage over a harmless calendar coincidence, Charlamagne Tha God breaks down the flaws of DEI, and Alison Brie chats about her series "Apples Never Fall."
S29E28April 4, 2024 - Sebastian Junger and Ken Harbaugh
Apr 4, 202424mDesi Lydic explains Nebraska's crucial role in the 2024 election, Jordan Klepper and Ronny Chieng brace for the eclipse, and Sebastian Junger and Ken Harbaugh discuss "Against All Enemies."
S29E29April 8, 2024 - Christiane Amanpour
Apr 8, 202431mJon Stewart looks at eclipse conspiracy theories and the U.S.'s delicate treatment of Israel, and Christiane Amanpour outlines the need for strong political leadership in the Middle East.
S29E30April 9, 2024 - Alex Garland
Apr 9, 202424mMichael Kosta explores Arizona's Civil War-era abortion ban and Donald Trump's ever-changing views on reproductive rights, and director Alex Garland discusses "Civil War."
S29E31April 10, 2024 - Vampire Weekend
Apr 10, 202424mMichael Kosta and Troy Iwata try to pinpoint the ideal youthful candidate for a Supreme Court spot, and Vampire Weekend performs "Mary Boone" from their album "Only God Was Above Us."
S29E32April 11, 2024 - Hanif Abdurraqib
Apr 11, 202425mMichael Kosta and Jordan Klepper offer their bro-iest takes on abortion, a new service saves politicians from embarrassing falls, and Hanif Abdurraqib discusses "There's Always This Year."
S29E33April 15, 2024 - David E. Sanger
Apr 15, 202424mJon Stewart is baffled by the current "teams" in the Middle East, the news team debates which historical martyr Donald Trump resembles most, and author David E. Sanger talks "New Cold Wars."
S29E34April 16, 2024 - Mayan Lopez
Apr 16, 202424mDulcé Sloan and Jordan Klepper check in on jury selection at Donald Trump's trial, John Leguizamo breaks down the importance of Latino voters, and Mayan Lopez chats about "Lopez vs. Lopez."
S29E35April 17, 2024 - Orlando Bloom
Apr 17, 202424mJosh Johnson tries to land a spot on Donald Trump's jury, Dulcé Sloan visits a Black-owned wine tour in Georgia, and Orlando Bloom discusses his docuseries "Orlando Bloom: To the Edge."
S29E36April 18, 2024 - Brittney Spencer
Apr 18, 202424mDulcé Sloan covers Speaker Mike Johnson's clash with fellow Republicans in Congress, Josh Johnson learns the art of tax evasion, and Brittney Spencer discusses her album "My Stupid Life."
S29E37April 22, 2024 - Salman Rushdie
Apr 22, 202439mJon Stewart and a very special guest debate the media's sensationalist coverage of Donald Trump's mundane trial, and Salman Rushdie discusses "Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder."
S29E38April 23, 2024 - Stephanie Kelton
Apr 23, 202424mJordan Klepper and Ronny Chieng explore Donald Trump's "torturous" time in court, Joe Biden shares a startling family story, and economist Stephanie Kelton discusses "Finding the Money."
S29E39April 24, 2024 - Andy Kim
Apr 24, 202424mJordan Klepper and Ronny Chieng break down a Tennessee bill to arm schoolteachers, Michael Kosta explores America's pickleball craze, and New Jersey Rep. Andy Kim discusses his Senate bid.
S29E40April 25, 2024 - Kyle Chayka
Apr 25, 202424mRonny Chieng and Jordan Klepper explore the dangers of police presence at college protests against the war in Gaza, and Kyle Chayka discusses "Filterworld: How Algorithms Flattened Culture."
S29E41May 6, 2024 - Jonathan Haidt
May 6, 202424mJordan Klepper looks at Governor Kristi Noem's war on dogs, Josh Johnson won't take sides in the Kendrick Lamar-Drake rap beef, and Jonathan Haidt discusses "The Anxious Generation."
S29E42May 7, 2024 - Lexi Freiman
May 7, 202424mJordan Klepper and Troy Iwata suffer through Stormy Daniels's TMI testimony, Desi Lydic discovers a lucrative way to save the planet, and Lexi Freiman talks about "The Book of Ayn."
S29E43May 8, 2024 - Matt Damon
May 8, 202424mJordan Klepper and Desi Lydic analyze RFK Jr.'s startling health revelation, Lewis Black calls out Tesla's dismal profits and truck recall, and Matt Damon discusses "Kiss the Future."
S29E44May 9, 2024 - John Della Volpe
May 9, 202424mJon Stewart calls out fake outrage on the right and confronts his own political shame, and John Della Volpe discusses "Fight: How Gen Z Is Channeling Their Fear and Passion to Save America."
S29E45May 13, 2024 - Ilana Glazer
May 13, 202424mJon Stewart breaks down Senator Bob Menendez's corruption trial and the legal loopholes allowing members of Congress to gain wealth and power, and Ilana Glazer chats about her movie "Babes."
S29E46May 14, 2024 - Miranda July
May 14, 202424mDesi Lydic has doubts about OpenAI's flirty new chat system Omni, The Daily Show profiles NYC mayor and "philosopher king" Eric Adams, and Miranda July discusses her novel "All Fours."
S29E47May 15, 2024 - Amy Ryan
May 15, 202424mDesi Lydic covers Joe Biden and Donald Trump's unexpected debate plans, Ronny Chieng and Jordan Klepper spar over the latest sports news, and actor Amy Ryan discusses "Doubt" and "Sugar."
S29E48May 16, 2024 - Helen Rebanks and Nick Offerman
May 16, 202424mDesi Lydic and Josh Johnson debate the pros and cons of restoring Southern schools' Confederate names, and Helen Rebanks and Nick Offerman discuss her book "The Farmer's Wife."
S29E49May 20, 2024 - Frank Fahrenkopf
May 20, 202424mJon Stewart calls out the right's hypocritical obsession with victimhood and being "canceled" for expressing free speech, and Frank Fahrenkopf explains the evolution of presidential debates.
S29E50May 21, 2024 - Sebastian Junger
May 21, 202424mMichael Kosta and Ronny Chieng debate the upsides of bullying nerds, Kamala Harris's unusual speech patterns are finally explained, and Sebastian Junger discusses "In My Time of Dying."
S29E51May 22, 2024 - JB Smoove
May 22, 202424mMichael Kosta and Josh Johnson question Donald Trump's wild assassination theories, Troy Iwata meets Joe Biden's sole superfan, and JB Smoove chats about "Curb Your Enthusiasm."
S29E52May 23, 2024 - John Legend
May 23, 202424mMichael Kosta and Troy Iwata try to interpret the hidden meanings behind Justice Alito's many flags, and John Legend discusses his podcast documentary series "Afghan Star."
S29E53June 3, 2024 - Rep. Ken Buck
Jun 3, 202446mJon Stewart loses it over complaints about Donald Trump's guilty verdicts and the value of the court system, and former Rep. Ken Buck debates the precedent set by Trump's trial.
S29E54June 4, 2024 - Marlon Wayans
Jun 4, 202424mRonny Chieng and Desi Lydic examine North Korea's trashy new strategy, Michael Kosta uncovers a smarty-pants conspiracy, and Marlon Wayans discusses his stand-up special "Good Grief."
S29E55June 5, 2024 - Joel Kim Booster
Jun 5, 202424mTroy Iwata investigates a porn-addicted Amazonian tribe, Ronny Chieng and Jordan Klepper argue about basketball news, and Joel Kim Booster discusses "Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution."
S29E56June 6, 2024 - George Conway
Jun 6, 202424mRonny Chieng reports on conservative backlash to Pride Month, a new product lets patriots show their passion for the flag, and attorney George Conway discusses Donald Trump's guilty verdict.
S29E57June 10, 2024 - Monica McNutt
Jun 10, 202424mJon Stewart breaks down rainbow capitalism and corporate America's pandering problem, and basketball analyst Monica McNutt discusses Caitlin Clark's effect on the WNBA.
S29E58June 11, 2024 - Kevin Bacon
Jun 11, 202424mJordan Klepper reports on Governor Kathy Hochul's reversal on NYC's proposed congestion pricing, Troy Iwata digs into political humiliation, and Kevin Bacon discusses his film "MaXXXine."
S29E59June 12, 2024 - Jeremy O. Harris
Jun 12, 202424mHost Jordan Klepper talks to writer and director Jeremy O. Harris about his upcoming documentary "Slave Play. Not a Movie. A Play."
S29E60June 13, 2024 - Maya Hawke
Jun 13, 202424mHost Jordan Klepper interviews Maya Hawke, actor and musician promoting her movie "Inside Out 2" and her album "Chaos Angel".
S29E61June 17, 2024 - Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II
Jun 17, 202433mJon Stewart looks at the GOP's contradictory habit of fearmongering about crime rates while opposing gun control laws, and Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II discusses his book "White Poverty."
S29E62June 18, 2024 - Rosalind Chao
Jun 18, 202424mDesi Lydic and Ronny Chieng profile lesser-known GOP candidates with extreme views, Marlon "'Quon" Wayans grills special prosecutor Nathan Wade, and Rosalind Chao discusses "3 Body Problem."
S29E63June 20, 2024 - Ebon Moss-Bachrach
Jun 20, 202424mRonny Chieng and Desi Lydic look at Kim Jong-un and Vladimir Putin's blossoming BFF-ship, Michael Kosta updates the Ten Commandments, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach chats about "The Bear."
S29E64June 24, 2024 - Paul W. Downs
Jun 24, 202424mMichael Kosta, Desi Lydic and Troy Iwata weigh the value of preparing for political debates (or not), The Daily Show profiles nerd king Jeff Bezos, and Paul W. Downs talks "Hacks."
S29E65June 25, 2024 - Peter S. Goodman
Jun 25, 202430mHost Michael Kosta sits down with NYT global economics Peter S. Goodman to discuss his new book "How the World Ran Out of Everything: Inside the Global Supply Chain".
S29E66June 26, 2024 - Sharon Lerner
Jun 26, 202431mHost Michael Kosta interviews journalist Sharon Lerner about her recent New Yorker/ProPublica article titled "You Make Me Sick".
S29E67June 27, 2024 - Lori Gottlieb
Jun 27, 202424mThe Daily Show Presents Indecision 2024: The First Presidential Debate: America Watches Through Its Fingers, with live post-debate coverage hosted by Jon Stewart.
S29E68July 8, 2024 - A.J. Jacobs
Jul 8, 202432mHost Jon Stewart talks with journalist and author A.J. Jacobs about his latest book “The Year of Living Constitutionally”.
S29E69July 9, 2024 - Aasif Mandvi
Jul 9, 202433mHosts Jordan Klepper and Desi Lydic chat with actor Aasif Mandvi from the Paramount+ series "Evil".
S29E70July 10, 2024 - Elizabeth Dias and Lisa Lerer
Jul 10, 202432mNew York Times reporters Elizabeth Dias and Lisa Lerer discuss their new book "The Fall of Roe" with hosts Jordan Klepper and Desi Lydic.
S29E71July 16, 2024 - Bill O'Reilly
Jul 16, 202433mJon Stewart unpacks the opening night of the American Republican National Convention and the conspiracy theories around Trump's assassination attempt. Plus, Jon spars with political commentator Bill O'Reilly.
S29E72July 17, 2024 - Scott Galloway
Jul 17, 202426mRonny Chieng recaps RNC night 2. Jordan and Desi analyse Trump's running mate. Entrepreneur Scott Galloway discusses his latest book, "The Algebra of Wealth."
S29E73July 18, 2024
Jul 18, 202424mJordan Klepper goes live after the final night of the RNC to unpack Trump's long speech, and appearances from Terry Bollea (aka "Hulk Hogan") and Robert Ritchie (aka "Kid Rock"). Plus, an update on the status of Joe Biden's candidacy.
S29E74July 29, 2024 - Pete Buttigieg
Jul 29, 202439mJon Stewart tackles both sides' reactions to new nominee Kamala Harris. 2020 Presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg explains to Jon why he goes on Fox News and the possibility of being vetted for VP.
S29E75July 30, 2024 - Jon M. Chu
Jul 30, 202426mRonny Chieng zooms in on White Dudes for Kamala Harris and why Democrats are calling Trump & Vance weird. Director Jon M. Chu reveals why he wanted to direct the upcoming film adaptation of "Wicked."
S29E76July 31, 2024 - Black Pumas
Jul 31, 202423mRonny Chieng tackles Trump's painful attempt at Black voter outreach. Eric Burton, of the Grammy-nominated band Black Pumas, discusses the band's Texas roots and new album "Chronicles of a Diamond".
S29E77August 1, 2024 - Hong Chau
Aug 1, 202431mRonny Chieng tackles Trump's continued attacks on Kamala Harris's racial identity. Oscar-nominated actress Hong Chau speaks about her latest film, "The Instigators," and her incredible Hollywood career.
S29E78August 5, 2024 - Roxane Gay
Aug 5, 202430mMichael Kosta covers the biggest talking points at the Olympics. Bestselling author Roxane Gay discusses her new e-book, "Stand Your Ground: A Black Feminist Reckoning with America's Gun Problem."
S29E79August 6, 2024 - Ed Helms
Aug 6, 202429mMichael Kosta gets to know Minnesota governor Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' new running mate. Actor, writer and former Daily Show correspondent Ed Helms sits down to discuss his podcast "SNAFU" about history's most famous screw-ups.
S29E80August 7, 2024 - Barbara McQuade
Aug 7, 202432mMichael Kosta on Tim Walz's debut at Philadelphia's rowdy Harris rally. Former U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade discusses her new book, "Attack From Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America."
S29E81August 8, 2024 - Hannah Berner
Aug 8, 202430mMichael Kosta on Joe Biden's comeback, and Elon Musk's legal temper tantrum. Comedienne Hannah Berner discusses her new Netflix special, "We Ride at Dawn," and more creative avenues for women in comedy.
S29E82August 12, 2024 - Mark Cuban
Aug 12, 202446mReturning from COVID ("First-timer, did not care for it"), Jon examines Donald Trump's hard time adjusting to Kamala Harris' rising poll numbers, and posits that Trump's use of the same "boilerplate" critiques on Harris that he previously applied to Joe Biden means that Trump desires to see Biden return to the race;[79] Mark Cuban discusses Silicon Valley's love of Trump, the future of AI, and how transparent drug pricing benefits the healthcare system.
S29E83August 13, 2024 - Gabby Thomas
Aug 13, 202435mDesi 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 2024 Paris Games, including why Australian breaker Raygun is sure to be this year's hottest Halloween costume. Also, three-time gold medalist Gabby Thomas joins Desi to discuss her big wins for Team USA, a moment she spent five years training for.
S29E84August 14, 2024 - Mark Duplass
Aug 14, 202435mDesi 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 drawbacks of having a gerontocracy by chatting with UC Irvine neuropolitics researcher Mark Fisher and visits Congressman Maxwell Frost for a younger politician's perspective. Also, actor, writer, producer, and director Mark Duplass talks to Desi about his second Emmy nomination for his role on the Apple TV+ series "The Morning Show."
S29E85August 15, 2024 - Brittney Cooper, Rebecca Traister
Aug 15, 202435m"Indecision 2024" examines Donald Trump's rants against Joe Biden's and Kamala Harris' peculiarities (and Tic-Tacs) during an "intellectual" speech on economic policy; Troy Iwata insists different product sizes are bad signs of inflation; "The Daily Showography" spotlights JD Vance's transformations from Ohio hillbilly kid into venture capitalist, and from a "never Trumper" into Trump's running mate; Rebecca Traister & Brittney Cooper join Desi to discuss channeling election emotions into action.
S29E86August 19, 2024 - Gretchen Whitmer
Aug 19, 202431mHost Michael Kosta interviews Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer in Chicago, on the ground at the Democratic National Convention.
S29E87August 20, 2024 - Rep. Lauren Underwood
Aug 20, 202432mIn Chicago, on the ground at the Democratic National Convention, Illinois Representative Lauren Underwood talks with host Desi Lydic.
S29E88August 21, 2024 - Gov. Wes Moore
Aug 21, 202434mHost Jordan Klepper sits down with Maryland Governor Wes Moore on the ground at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
S29E89August 22, 2024 - Live show of the DNC
Aug 22, 202439mJon Stewart closes out the DNC from Chicago with a recap of the convention.
S29E90September 9, 2024 - Yuval Noah Harari
Sep 9, 202435mJordan Klepper catches up on the latest presidential race drama. Bestselling author Yuval Noah Harari discusses his new book, "Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks From the Stone Age to AI."
S29E91September 10, 2024 - Steve Ballmer
Sep 10, 202445mJon Stewart goes live after the first Trump vs Harris presidential debate, featuring face-offs over abortion, border control, and eating cats? Tonight's guest is former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.
S29E92September 11, 2024 - John Heilemann
Sep 11, 202443mHost Jordan Klepper talks with John Heilemann, national affairs analyst for NBC News/MSNBC and host of "Impolitic with John Heilemann".
S29E93September 12, 2024 - Sasheer Zamata
Sep 12, 202429mJordan looks at how Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris is sending right-wing politicians into a panic. Actress Sasheer Zamata talks about her MCU debut in the new Disney+ series "Agatha All Along".
S29E94September 17, 2024 - Luis "Lue" Elizondo
Sep 17, 202429mRonny Chieng covers the second assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Former Counterintelligence Special Agent Luis Elizondo discusses his new book, "Imminent: Inside the Pentagon's Hunt for UFOs."
S29E95September 18, 2024 - Daniel Dae Kim
Sep 18, 202426mRonny Chieng covers big economic news, including the Fed cutting interest rates and Trump trying to launch a crypto business. Also, actor Daniel Dae Kim discusses his role in the new Broadway play "Yellow Face."
S29E96September 19, 2024 - Phillip Lim
Sep 19, 202436mRonny Chieng covers more Republican weirdness and Rudy Giuliani's frighteningly bad performance at a Trump rally. Today's special guest is Phillip Lim, creative director of fashion brand 3.1 Phillip Lim.
S29E97September 23, 2024 - Christine Lagarde
Sep 23, 202437mJon Stewart tackles the growing war in the Middle East, incl. the recent Hezbollah pager attacks. And European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde discusses the global economy, inflation, and AI.
S29E98September 24, 2024 - Aubrey Plaza
Sep 24, 202430mDesi Lydic rounds up male politicians' insulting appeals to female voters. Plus, Aubrey Plaza chats about Francis Ford Coppola's "Megalopolis" and who inspired her performance as a corrupt journalist.
S29E99September 25, 2024 - Rachel Agatha Keen aka RAYE
Sep 25, 202424mDesi Lydic dives into the latest headlines, incl. Donald Trump's refusal of a second debate. Plus, British singer-songwriter Rachel Agatha Keen aka RAYE talks about her transformative, multi award-winning year in music.
S29E100September 26, 2024 - Susanna Fogel
Sep 26, 202433mDesi Lydic breaks down NYC Mayor Eric Adams' shocking indictment on bribery and fraud charges. Director Susanna Fogel discusses her new film "Winner", based on the life of whistleblower Reality Winner.
S29E101September 30, 2024 - Ta-Nehisi Coates
Sep 30, 202443mHost Jon Stewart talks with author Ta-Nehisi Coates about his newest book, “The Message.”
S29E102October 1, 2024 - Paola Ramos
Oct 1, 202425mHost Michael Kosta provides live post-Vice Presidential debate coverage and chats with journalist/author Paola Ramos. Paola Ramos is on to advertise and promote her new book, "Defectors: The Rise of the Latino Far Right and What It Means for America".
S29E103October 2, 2024 - Jelani Cobb
Oct 2, 202429mMichael Kosta dives into the heated aftermath of the Vance vs Walz VP debate. Jelani Cobb, Dean of Columbia Journalism School, discusses the crucial role of diverse, trustworthy journalism.
S29E104October 3, 2024 - JJ Johnson
Oct 3, 202431mMichael Kosta covers the latest election controversy, as betting on congressional races is legalised. Chef JJ Johnson joins the conversation about his best-selling cookbook, "The Simple Art of Rice".
S29E105October 7, 2024 - Bill Adair
Oct 7, 202437mJon Stewart tackles growing claims of election interference, with Elon Musk joining Trump's narrative. Bill Adair discusses his new book on political liars and misinformation, "Beyond the Big Lie."
S29E106October 8, 2024 - Jason Reynolds
Oct 8, 202428mJordan Klepper unpacks Trump's latest political spin, and Michael Kosta interviews the source of Fox News's ludicrous voter fraud claims. Bestselling author Jason Reynolds discusses his new novel.
S29E107October 9, 2024 - Jessica Valenti
Oct 9, 202428mJordan Klepper unpacks Kamala Harris's recent media blitz, and how she is carving out her identity apart from Biden. Jessica Valenti discusses her bestselling book "Abortion: Our Bodies, Their Lies, and the Truths We Use to Win." on abortion rights.
S29E108October 10, 2024 - Eric Idle
Oct 10, 202428mJordan Klepper examines Trump's denial of Biden's economic recovery. Comedy legend Eric Idle discusses his new book, "The Spamalot Diaries," and how he stays positive through laughter.
S29E109October 15, 2024 - Stacey Abrams
Oct 15, 202429mDesi Lydic dives into Trump's wild town hall, which turned into an impromptu listening party. Then Desi sits down with voting rights activist and presenter of "Assembly Required" Stacey Abrams about her new book "Stacey Speaks Up."
S29E110October 16, 2024 - Jason Segel
Oct 16, 202427mDesi Lydic explores Kamala Harris's appeal to Black male voters, and Trump's bizarre claim of being the "father of IVF". Hollywood actor Jason Segel discusses his Apple TV+ series "Shrinking".
S29E111October 17, 2024 - Kara Swisher
Oct 17, 202430mHost Desi Lydic interviews journalist, podcast host, and author Kara Swisher about her new book "Burn Book: A Tech Love Story."
S29E112October 21, 2024 - Gov. Tim Walz
Oct 21, 202438mHost Jon Stewart sits down with Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz.
S29E113October 22, 2024 - Jennifer Granholm
Oct 22, 202433mMichael Kosta explores Rudy Giuliani's financial downfall & Elon Musk's million-dollar sweepstakes to sway voters. Energy Sec. Jennifer Granholm discusses the rapid growth of the clean energy sector.
S29E114October 23, 2024 - David Hogg
Oct 23, 202435mMichael Kosta unpacks a whirlwind of pre-election headlines. John Kelly reveals Trump's troubling praise for Hitler. David Hogg, co-founder of March for Our Lives and Leaders We Deserve, discusses his grassroots movement to elect young progressives.
S29E115October 24, 2024 - Joseph Antonio Cartagena aka "Fat Joe"
Oct 24, 202433mMichael Kosta breaks down Tucker Carlson's bizarre Trump rally speech. Grammy-nominated artist Joseph Antonio Cartagena aka "Fat Joe" discusses his push for healthcare price transparency, his incredible weight loss journey, and his STARZ series "Fat Joe Talks."
S29E116October 28, 2024 - Governor Josh Shapiro
Oct 28, 202444mJon Stewart dives into Trump's recent xenophobic rally at MSG and his proposed mass deportation plan. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro discusses the state's role as a "temporary swing state".
S29E117October 29, 2024 - María Teresa Kumar
Oct 29, 202434mRonny Chieng unpacks the fallout from Tony Hinchcliffe's racist joke about Puerto Rico. María Teresa Kumar, President of Voto Latino, joins Ronny to discuss the Latino voting bloc's power.
S29E118October 30, 2024 - The Linda Lindas
Oct 30, 202434mRonny Chieng dives into Biden's "garbage" comment and Trump's surprising plan to let RFK Jr. handle public health. Young rockers "the Linda Lindas" chat about their new album, No Obligation.
S29E119October 31, 2024 - Connie Chung
Oct 31, 202438mRonny Chieng breaks down Trump's garbage truck photo-op and John Leguizamo goes undercover with undecided Latino voters. Trailblazing journalism icon Connie Chung discusses her memoir "Connie".
S29E120November 4, 2024 - Adam Serwer
Nov 4, 202433mJordan Klepper recaps the candidates' final pushes, incl. Kamala Harris' star-studded send-off. Jordan then has a conversation with Adam Serwer, a staff writer for The Atlantic, about MAGA’s conspiracy bubble and GOP “snitch states”.
S29E121November 6, 2024 - Tressie McMillan Cottom
Nov 6, 202435mDesi Lydic digests Donald Trump's election win. Tressie McMillan Cottom analyses the election's deeper implications, the rise of identity politics & Trump's appeal to American anxieties.
S29E122November 7, 2024 - Emily Ngo
Nov 7, 202431mRonny Chieng covers Biden's preparations for a peaceful transfer of power, along with Trump's potential cabinet picks. Award-winning journalist Emily Ngo provides her insight on Trump's second win.
S29E123November 11, 2024 - Thomas Brennan
Nov 11, 202434mJon Stewart dissects the Democrat election fallout and what went wrong. Retired Marine Thomas Brennan spotlights the human impact of military service in his film, "Shadows of Fallujah".
S29E124November 12, 2024 - Robert Putnam
Nov 12, 202433mHost Jordan Klepper talks with Robert Putnam, a Harvard professor and social scientist, about his documentary "Join or Die."
S29E125November 13, 2024 - Moses "Shyne" Barrow Levi
Nov 13, 202432mJordan Klepper covers Trump's cordial meeting with Biden and his surprising cabinet nominees. Special guest is Moses "Shyne" Barrow, former Grammy-winning rapper turned Belizean political leader.
S29E126November 14, 2024 - Francis Ford Coppola
Nov 14, 202431mHost Jordan Klepper interviews Francis Ford Coppola, director of “Megalopolis.”
S29E127November 18, 2024 - Ruy Teixeira
Nov 18, 202443mJon Stewart analyses how Republicans exploit loopholes for political gain while Democrats stick to the rules - is it time for a change in strategy? Host Jon Stewart interviews Ruy Teixeira, founder of The Liberal Patriot and co-author of “Where Have All the Democrats Gone?”
S29E128November 19, 2024 - Ronan Farrow
Nov 19, 202431mDesi Lydic dives into explosive allegations vs. Trump's attorney general nominee Matt Gaetz. Award-winning investigative reporter/contributing writer of The New Yorker Ronan Farrow about the new HBO documentary "Surveilled", exposing the perils of spyware.
S29E129November 20, 2024 - Joey McIntyre
Nov 20, 202427mDesi Lydic unpacks Trump's latest celebrity cabinet choices, including Dr. Oz and WWE's Linda McMahon. Joey McIntyre of New Kids On The Block discusses his new Christmas film 'Jingle Bell Love'.
S29E130November 21, 2024 - Brittany Howard
Nov 21, 202427mDesi Lydic breaks down the latest Washington drama, including Matt Gaetz pulling out of the Attorney General race. Grammy-winning artist Brittany Howard discusses her transformative new album, "What Now".
S29E131December 2, 2024 - Sally Yates
Dec 2, 202445mJon Stewart unpacks Trump's nomination of Kash Patel for FBI head and Biden's pardon of his son Hunter. Former Deputy AG Sally Yates discusses Trump's threat to the DOJ & his "weaponization" of justice.
S29E132December 3, 2024 - Neil deGrasse Tyson
Dec 3, 202436mRonny Chieng tackles South Korea's martial law reversal & misconduct allegations against Pete Hegseth. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson shares insights on the contributions of immigrants to science.
S29E133December 4, 2024 - Tom Colicchio
Dec 4, 202433mRonny Chieng breaks down the controversies surrounding Defence Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, and Josh Johnson covers South Korea's political turmoil. Featured guest is chef & activist Tom Colicchio.
S29E134December 5, 2024 - Charles Yu
Dec 5, 202435mHost Ronny Chieng interviews author and creator/executive producer Charles Yu about his book and Hulu series "Interior Chinatown."
S29E135December 9, 2024 - Ben Wikler
Dec 9, 202436mJon Stewart unpacks Syria's revolution & the bizarre capture of an insurance CEO assassin. Ben Wikler, chair of the Wisconsin Democratic Party, discusses his vision for the Democratic party's future.
S29E136December 10, 2024 - Deb Haaland
Dec 10, 202435mMichael Kosta tackles the arrest of Luigi Mangione, the suspected United Healthcare CEO assassin, and unpacks America's crush on the "hot felon". Special guest is Interior Secretary Deb Haaland.
S29E137December 11, 2024 - T.J. English
Dec 11, 202432mMichael Kosta investigates the manifesto of suspected UHC CEO shooter Luigi Mangione. Author T.J. English chronicles the rise & fall of an American cocaine empire in his latest book, "The Last Kilo".
S29E138December 12, 2024 - Peter Sarsgaard
Dec 12, 202428mMichael Kosta covers Time Magazine's half-hearted Person of the Year, "Donald Trump". Actor Peter Sarsgaard discusses his new film "September 5", about the 1972 Munich Olympic terrorist attack.