The Daily Show: Ears Edition

Jordan Klepper breaks down the White House maternal healthcare/Teen Mom fan event where Dr. Oz diagnosed Americans as being "under-babied," RFK Jr. looked back on the good ol' days of teenage sperm, and Donald Trump caught up on his REM in one long blink. Plus, instead of working to bring down the cost of travel, over-babied Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy gets funding for his own road trip reality show with unethical sponsorship cash, and Desi Lydic is following suit. Can a wearable AI "friend" solve the male loneliness epidemic? Ronny Chieng sits down with the founders of two competing AI necklace companies to find out how their products work, what the public thinks about the technology, and whether the bad blood between the two men can be resolved before it boils over. Actor Paul Dano talks to Jordan about his latest film, “The Wizard of the Kremlin.” He describes his role as a Russian media manipulator who assisted in Vladimir Putin’s ascension from KGB foreign intelligence officer to president, and explains how the movie explores the idea of complicity and mirrors the current political climate not only in Russia, but globally. They speculate whether a comedic role may be in Dano's future and what it would be like to play Trump insider RFK Jr. -- The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central. Stream full episodes on Paramount+ Follow TDS: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon Stewart dives into the hantavirus cruise ship panic sweeping the news cycle, the landfill visit that appears to have sparked the spread, whether we’re getting a pandemic sequel, and the media’s eagerness to sensationalize the virus while health experts urge calm. Plus, Trump gets his own version of the golden calf, and cruise ships offer free norovirus. Josh Tyrangiel, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of “AI for Good: How Real People Are Using Artificial Intelligence to Fix Things That Matter” joins Jon to discuss why there is a brief but closing window to use public pressure and political will to demand AI that actually works with human beings, and doesn’t replace them. Tyrangiel shares how teachers, doctors and caregivers are quietly using AI as a tool to change lives. They also discuss why Fortune 100 CEOs don’t want to talk about AI’s impact on their workforce and this idea of imagining “tech without the tech companies.” -- The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central. Stream full episodes on Paramount+ Follow TDS: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's host Jordan Klepper sits down with Daily Show writer Scott Hercman to recap the latest news, and preview the week to come. They look back at Jordan's first days at The Daily Show as weird costume fodder and history as a cruise ship performer, and dig in to reports that Trump is "bored" with his war in Iran, preferring to sew chaos with UFO reports, constant construction and late night NFL kickoff criticism. Looking ahead, they preview Trump's trip to China with his CEO entourage, and bask in the glow of a successful basketball playoff run with the New York Knicks. -- The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central. Stream full episodes on Paramount+ Follow TDS: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who needs flowers when you have podcasts? Celebrate Mother's Day with these Daily Show tributes to moms. Desi Lydic Momsplains everything you need to know about motherhood. Comedian Rosebud Baker stops by to talk to Desi about her special "The Mother Lode." Olivia Munn checks in with her own mom about parenting "tiger mom" style. Jenette McCurdy sits down with Trevor Noah to discuss her memoir "I'm Glad My Mom Died." Desi breaks down what moms actually want for Trevor Noah. Activist Zach Wahls joins Jon Stewart to talk about his book "My Two Moms." Trevor breaks down the accused crimes of an overly enthusiastic cheerleading mom. And author Angela Garbes joins Trevor to talk about her book "Essential Labor: Mothering as Social Change." -- The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central. Stream full episodes on Paramount+ Follow TDS: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get caught up on all the latest headlines with the Daily Show team. Jon Stewart weighs in on Trump ignoring the legal deadline for Congress to approve the war in Iran and on King Charles's reminder to Congress about checks and balances. Desi Lydic tackles the president's multiple cognitive tests, the boycott against the Bezos-backed Met Gala, major cuts to airlines due to the ongoing Iran conflict, and Marco Rubio's obsession with 90s rap. Plus, Desi comments on the release of Jeffrey Epstein's purported suicide note and the cryptic message that lies within it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Desi Lydic tackles the latest headlines: A judge releases Jeffrey Epstein's purported suicide note, Republicans pledge their midterm loyalty to Trump and his 80-year-old fighting skills, and this Mother’s Day, Trump gives moms the gift of an autocorrect rant. Plus, Troy Iwata, Jordan Klepper, and Michael Kosta go head-to-head over who could take Trump in a fight. Josh Johnson deep-dives into a viral sexual harassment lawsuit at JPMorgan, where a male employee accused a female colleague of coercing him into a "sex slave" arrangement, setting off a frenzy of sexist memes and sensational media coverage before the evidence apparently unraveled under scrutiny. Adam Scott, award-winning actor, joins Desi to discuss tackling the horror genre in his new film, “Hokum.” They talk about how "Step Brothers" set him on a comedy trajectory, his transition into more dramatic roles with "Big Little Lies" and "Severance," how David Letterman inspired his love of show business from a young age, and how he took on playing an asshole in “Hokum” after being typecast as a likable guy. -- For up to 65% off your order, head to https://VeracityHealth.co and use code DAILY. -- The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central. Stream full episodes on Paramount+ Follow TDS: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Iran War might be ended with a Post-it, Marco Rubio's rap-obsessed DJ persona bleeds into his secretary of state work, and Trump's White House ballroom construction could cost taxpayers $1 billion, while the toxic debris from the East Wing could cost nearby golfers a lung. Plus, Desi Lydic and Michael Kosta try to determine the creep level of GOP Congressman Chuck Edwards, who allegedly sexually harassed his staff with unwelcome advances and Adam Sandler puzzles. The U.S. is commemorating its upcoming semiquincentennial with America's Time Capsule, which will be sealed for 250 years for the dubious benefit of future generations. Troy Iwata hit the streets to find out what present-day patriots think the time capsule should include, and whether America will still be around by then. Actor, writer and co-creator Marla Mindelle joins Desi to talk her Tony nominated Broadway musical parody "Titaníque," a retelling of Titanic from Celine Dion's perspective. -- Head to https://Quince.com/dailyshow for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. -- The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central. Stream full episodes on Paramount+ Follow TDS: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Desi Lydic dives into the major cuts airlines are making to compensate for rising fuel prices, from beverage services on Delta Airlines to all services on the now-defunct Spirit Airlines. And while President Trump boasted his ability to tell the difference between an alligator and a squirrel on his cognitive test, his rant about rigged elections and nuclear war before an audience of children proves he can't tell the difference between minors and adults. Ronny Chieng and Michael Kosta face off in another round of Sports War: Horse trainer Cherie DeVaux clops through the gender barrier at the Kentucky Derby, Patriots coach Mike Vrabel takes heat for his alleged affair with NFL reporter Dianna Russini, and NBA Playoff tickets for the 76ers vs. the Knicks are restricted to fans in Philly. Award-winning writer, actor, and co-creator of the HBO Max comedy series “Hacks,” Paul W. Downs joins Desi to discuss the hit show’s fifth and final season. They get into the magic behind the dynamic duo of Jimmy and Kayla, and Downs reveals who inspired Deborah’s late-night host storyline in the show’s fourth season: Joan Rivers, Debbie Reynolds, and maybe even Desi Lydic. He also discusses his concerns about AI, why it was important to cover the topic in the show, and the pressure of delivering a finale that satisfies both fans and creators. -- To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://Hims.com/dailyshow Head to https://Quince.com/dailyshow for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. For up to 65% off your order, head to https://VeracityHealth.co and use code DAILY. -- The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central. Stream full episodes on Paramount+ Follow TDS: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As America’s situationship with Iran hits the 60-day War Powers Act deadline, Trump brazenly ignores Congress's authority while spouting nonsense about America's depleted weapons inventory, and Jon Stewart marvels at our "genius" president's faulty math and cognitive skills. Plus, a visit from a real monarch, King Charles, shines a light on the lack of checks and balances from America's absent Congress. Civil rights lawyer and founding director of Howard Law School's 14th Amendment Center for Law & Democracy, Sherrilyn Ifill, sits down with Jon to discuss the Supreme Court’s weakening of the Voting Rights Act. They talk about how the reinstatement for purposeful discrimination overturned the court’s own precedent, how the Voting Rights Act protects the voting strength of minorities and their candidates of choice, and the dangerous potential for Trump and Republicans to redistrict using this precedent in an effort to turn seats in the House. -- For up to 65% off your order, head to https://VeracityHealth.co and use code DAILY. To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://Hims.com/dailyshow -- The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central. Stream full episodes on Paramount+ Follow TDS: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's host Desi Lydic sits down with Daily Show writer Nicole Conlan to recap the latest news, and preview what's to come. They tackle the Kentucky Derby's first win by a female trainer, King Charles lecturing the U.S. Congress on democracy, the recent rulings restricting abortion access in Louisiana, the downfall of Spirit Airlines and the rescue of a stranded whale. Looking ahead, they preview the Met Gala, and what to do for Mother's Day. -- Head to https://Quince.com/dailyshow for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://Hims.com/dailyshow -- The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central. Stream full episodes on Paramount+ Follow TDS: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As King Charles III and Queen Camilla wrap up their latest visit to the United States, take a look back at The Daily Show's coverage of the UK's Royal Family over the years. --The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central. Stream full episodes on Paramount+ Follow TDS: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Catch up on all the latest Daily Show coverage with This Week's News. Jon Stewart dives into Trump spinning the attempted shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner into a play for his $400 million East Wing ballroom. Josh Johnson comments on Republicans' push for taxpayers to foot the ballroom bill, King Charles's dazzling address to Congress, and James Comey's indictment over a seashell-based "threat." Plus, Josh covers Trump handling Iran peace talks "telephonically" and examines the fallout over a Supreme Court ruling that strikes a major blow to the Voting Rights Act. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Johnson dives into the Iran peace talks that Trump is holding “telephonically,” the president bullies NASA chief Jared Isaacman for his ears, and Republicans claim racism is over after the Supreme Court effectively guts the Voting Rights Act. Plus, Ronny Chieng dishes on how Republicans in Congress are celebrating while minorities are panicking. Jordan Klepper Anal-a-Zones California's pivotal governor race: Eric Swalwell's scandal-plagued resignation threw a wrench in the state's free-for-all "jungle primary," and Democrats are scrambling with a roster of rizzless candidates, from "Love Actually"-parodying Tom Steyer to hologram-flexing Matt Mahan. Meanwhile, Republican voters face a choice between long-talking British expat Steve Hilton and firebrand Sheriff Chad Bianco, whose vibe is kind of "all the Village People at once." Legendary rapper and founder of The Wu-Tang Clan RZA joins Josh to discuss his new film, “One Spoon of Chocolate,” which he wrote, produced, and directed. RZA describes the project’s evolution since he started working on it in 2012, how his filmmaking process is not unlike his songwriting process of sampling from different sources of inspiration, and why directing his actors in uncomfortable depictions of racism was necessary to deliver the film’s overall message of equality. -- The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central. Stream full episodes on Paramount+ Follow The Daily Show: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

King Charles visits Congress for open mic night, and Trump tries to out-tyrant His Majesty with another indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, this time for the "crime" of posting a photo of seashells spelling out "8647." Josh Johnson breaks down MAGA world's feverish accusations against Comey, and Grace Kuhlenschmidt decodes other treasonous hidden messages at the beach. Islamophobia is all the rage right now, with prominent public figures delighting in smearing Muslims as pork-fearing fanatics hell-bent on conquering the world. But in the interest of accuracy, Muslim comedian Mo Amer has some notes. Stand-up comedian Ali Siddiq sits down with Josh to discuss his NAACP Image Award-winning special, "My Two Sons." They talk about staying in Houston to pursue comedy and bring the community along with his success, connecting with incarcerated people to share how he changed his mindset beyond prison, why becoming independent with his comedy was a choice to preserve his agency, and going from small back room performances to selling out arenas in the U.S. and internationally on his Custom Fit tour. -- Stream full episodes of The Daily Show on Paramount+: https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/the-daily-show/ The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Johnson looks at how the GOP is scrambling to use the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner to hard-sell Trump's $400 million ballroom on the pretense of national security, with American taxpayers footing the bill. Plus, Jordan Klepper finds out if other countries have security ideas better than just "ballroom." From Peter Doocy to Dr. Oz to Marco Rubio, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog got up close and deeply personal with the D.C. power players and media heavyweights swarming the red carpet at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, aka Black Tie January 6. Actor Gaten Matarazzo talks to Josh about starring in the new comedy, “Pizza Movie.” They discuss the foods that Matarazzo would go on a wild goose chase for and how he prepared for this “love letter to stoner movies.” He also describes his return to his theater roots in “Octet,” an upcoming movie musical directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda. -- Stream full episodes of The Daily Show on Paramount+: https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/the-daily-show/ The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon Stewart dives into the chaos at the White House Correspondents' Dinner: After a shooter interrupted mentalist Oz Pearlman revealing Karoline Leavitt’s baby name, cabinet members abandoned their wives to rush to safety, Wolf Blitzer reported on the scene without a shoe, and Trump insisted none of this would’ve happened in his larger, more secure, East Wing ballroom. Plus, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog recounts his traumatic night of dodging bullets while trying to avoid having his carcass eaten by RFK Jr. Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Jodi Kantor sits down with Jon to discuss The New York Times’ Supreme Court coverage and her latest book, “How to Start: Discovering Your Life’s Work.” They talk about getting a behind-the-scenes look at the Supreme Court’s internal documents and private correspondence that detail the expansion of shadow docket cases, how the partisan results of rulings benefit President Trump more than previous Democratic presidents, and Kantor advises young graduates on approaching their life’s work in a positive, productive way in “How to Start." -- Stream full episodes of The Daily Show on Paramount+: https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/the-daily-show/ The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's host Josh Johnson sits down with Daily Show writer Joe Opio to recap the latest news, and preview the week to come. They break down the apathetic and conspiratorial reactions to the attack at the White House Correspondents Dinner, the unsurprising success of the 'Michael' movie, and a ridiculous case of bear-suit luxury car insurance fraud. Looking ahead they preview the UK royal family visit, and why anyone cares, and predict the next steps in the Iran war. -- Stream full episodes of The Daily Show on Paramount+: https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/the-daily-show/ The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While there's still some Earth left, check out this collection of The Daily Show's coverage of one of our most habitable planet. Ronny Chieng determines that everything about Earth Day is stupid, and no one can change his mind. Sam Bee educates Jon Stewart with her recurring Global Earthwatch. Lewis Black chokes on celebrity environmentalism. And we reach the ultimate confrontation with Man v Earth: The Wreckening. -- Stream full episodes of The Daily Show on Paramount+: https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/the-daily-show/ The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Catch up on all the news of this week, with This Week's News. Jon Stewart breaks down Trump's "Art of the Deal" strategy in Iran, Republicans celebrate the president's self-proclaimed victory, and Trump's executive order fast-tracking psychedelic drug treatments for veterans. Michael Kosta covers a wave of scandals and shakeups in the Trump administration, including bombshell reports of FBI Director Kash Patel's "excessive drinking," Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer's alleged affair with a subordinate, and Pete Hegseth's firing of Navy Secretary John Phelan, who was replaced by the God-fearing (and witch-fearing) Hung Cao. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Kosta dives into America's naval blockade of Iranian ports to pressure Iran as the U.S. Navy quietly falls apart on the home front. After Pete Hegseth's firing of Navy Secretary John Phelan, Trump replaces the unqualified rich guy with the technically more qualified Hung Cao, who is famous for his hatred of witches and calls for more "alpha males and alpha females" in the military. Not even the war in Iran can distract Trump from his longstanding blood feud with wind energy, but what's behind the president's anti-wind vendetta? Desi Lydic chronicles how, for Donald Trump, wind turbines morphed from a simple eyesore near his Scottish golf course in 2012 to the source of all the problems on planet Earth, in this installment of The Art of the Altercation. Ben McKenzie, actor, author, and director of the new documentary “Everyone Is Lying to You for Money,” talks to Michael about the ugly truths of cryptocurrency. He explains why crypto is not real money, how celebrity advertisements and lack of transparency mislead people on the risk level of their investments, and how criminals permeate the crypto industry, starting with Jeffrey Epstein. They also discuss crypto’s targeting of young men and the changes McKenzie hopes to see in the crypto world, from stricter regulations to legal consequences. "I am not saying it should be outlawed, I am simply asking for it to be regulated properly. And I’m also asking, politely, for the criminals to go to jail." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices