Seasons & episodes
S29 · E80August 7, 2024 - Barbara McQuade 2024-08-07 · 32 min
Michael 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."
S29 · E81August 8, 2024 - Hannah Berner 2024-08-08 · 30 min
Michael 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.
S29 · E82August 12, 2024 - Mark Cuban 2024-08-12 · 46 min
Returning 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.
S29 · E83August 13, 2024 - Gabby Thomas 2024-08-13 · 35 min
Desi 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.
S29 · E84August 14, 2024 - Mark Duplass 2024-08-14 · 35 min
Desi 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."
S29 · E85August 15, 2024 - Brittney Cooper, Rebecca Traister 2024-08-15 · 35 min
"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.
S29 · E86August 19, 2024 - Gretchen Whitmer 2024-08-19 · 31 min
Host Michael Kosta interviews Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer in Chicago, on the ground at the Democratic National Convention.
S29 · E87August 20, 2024 - Rep. Lauren Underwood 2024-08-20 · 32 min
In Chicago, on the ground at the Democratic National Convention, Illinois Representative Lauren Underwood talks with host Desi Lydic.
S29 · E88August 21, 2024 - Gov. Wes Moore 2024-08-21 · 34 min
Host Jordan Klepper sits down with Maryland Governor Wes Moore on the ground at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
S29 · E89August 22, 2024 - Live show of the DNC 2024-08-22 · 39 min
Jon Stewart closes out the DNC from Chicago with a recap of the convention.
S29 · E90September 9, 2024 - Yuval Noah Harari 2024-09-09 · 35 min
Jordan 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."
S29 · E91September 10, 2024 - Steve Ballmer 2024-09-10 · 45 min
Jon 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.
S29 · E92September 11, 2024 - John Heilemann 2024-09-11 · 43 min
Host Jordan Klepper talks with John Heilemann, national affairs analyst for NBC News/MSNBC and host of "Impolitic with John Heilemann".
S29 · E93September 12, 2024 - Sasheer Zamata 2024-09-12 · 29 min
Jordan 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".
S29 · E94September 17, 2024 - Luis "Lue" Elizondo 2024-09-17 · 29 min
Ronny 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."
S29 · E95September 18, 2024 - Daniel Dae Kim 2024-09-18 · 26 min
Ronny 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."
S29 · E96September 19, 2024 - Phillip Lim 2024-09-19 · 36 min
Ronny 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.
S29 · E97September 23, 2024 - Christine Lagarde 2024-09-23 · 37 min
Jon 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.
S29 · E98September 24, 2024 - Aubrey Plaza 2024-09-24 · 30 min
Desi 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.
S29 · E99September 25, 2024 - Rachel Agatha Keen aka RAYE 2024-09-25 · 24 min
Desi 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.
S29 · E100September 26, 2024 - Susanna Fogel 2024-09-26 · 33 min
Desi 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.
S29 · E101September 30, 2024 - Ta-Nehisi Coates 2024-09-30 · 43 min
Host Jon Stewart talks with author Ta-Nehisi Coates about his newest book, “The Message.”
S29 · E102October 1, 2024 - Paola Ramos 2024-10-01 · 25 min
Host 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".
S29 · E103October 2, 2024 - Jelani Cobb 2024-10-02 · 29 min
Michael 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.