Seasons & episodes
S29 · E8February 22, 2024 - Jason Isbell 2024-02-22 · 24 min
Desi 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."
S29 · E9February 26, 2024 - Murtaza Hussain and Yair Rosenberg 2024-02-26 · 31 min
Jon 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.
S29 · E10February 27, 2024 - Kwame Alexander 2024-02-27 · 24 min
Ronny 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."
S29 · E11February 28, 2024 - Sloane Crosley 2024-02-28 · 24 min
Michigan 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."
S29 · E12February 29, 2024 - Rex Chapman 2024-02-29 · 24 min
Michael 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."
S29 · E13March 4, 2024 - Jonathan Blitzer 2024-03-04 · 24 min
Jon 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."
S29 · E14March 5, 2024 - Yuval Noah Harari 2024-03-05 · 24 min
Guest 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."
S29 · E15March 6, 2024 - Chelsea Peretti 2024-03-06 · 23 min
Guest host Ronny Chieng covers Super Tuesday's predictable results, Grace Kuhlenschmidt enjoys beautiful American Samoa, and Chelsea Peretti chats about "First Time Female Director."
S29 · E16March 7, 2024 - Awkwafina 2024-03-07 · 24 min
Ronny 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."
S29 · E17March 11, 2024 - Steven Levitsky 2024-03-11 · 24 min
Jon 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."
S29 · E18March 12, 2024 - Jane Marie 2024-03-12 · 24 min
Desi 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."
S29 · E19March 13, 2024 - David Alan Grier 2024-03-13 · 24 min
Desi 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."
S29 · E20March 14, 2024 - Renée Elise Goldsberry 2024-03-14 · 24 min
The 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."
S29 · E21March 25, 2024 - Gary Clark Jr. 2024-03-25 · 24 min
Jon 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."
S29 · E22March 26, 2024 - Jim Sciutto 2024-03-26 · 24 min
Jordan 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."
S29 · E23March 27, 2024 - Byron Tau 2024-03-27 · 24 min
Jordan 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."
S29 · E24March 28, 2024 - Huey Lewis 2024-03-28 · 24 min
Jordan 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.
S29 · E25April 1, 2024 - Lina Khan 2024-04-01 · 39 min
Jon Stewart analyzes the bait-and-switch promises of artificial intelligence, and Federal Trade Commission chair Lina Khan discusses monopolies, antitrust laws and corporate collusion.
S29 · E26April 2, 2024 - Colin Allred 2024-04-02 · 24 min
Desi 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.
S29 · E27April 3, 2024 - Alison Brie 2024-04-03 · 24 min
Desi 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."
S29 · E28April 4, 2024 - Sebastian Junger and Ken Harbaugh 2024-04-04 · 24 min
Desi 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."
S29 · E29April 8, 2024 - Christiane Amanpour 2024-04-08 · 31 min
Jon 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.
S29 · E30April 9, 2024 - Alex Garland 2024-04-09 · 24 min
Michael 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."
S29 · E31April 10, 2024 - Vampire Weekend 2024-04-10 · 24 min
Michael 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."