Seasons & episodes
S31 · E40March 30, 2026 - Cindy Cohn 2026-03-30 · 49 min
Happy one monthiversary of the Iran war. With the Strait of Hormuz still closed, Jon Stewart looks at how global shortages are rippling outward, hitting everything from grain and helium to pickleballs. At home, Americans flood the streets for the No Kings protests while CPAC counters with Trump’s Yassss Kings rally. The U.S. also finally gets a detailed explanation of the president’s objectives and exit strategy—limited, for now, to the White House ballroom. Jon speaks with attorney Cindy Cohn about her book, Privacy’s Defender: My Thirty Year Fight Against Digital Surveillance, and her work leading the Electronic Frontier Foundation. She reflects on the post 9/11 surveillance fight, warns how internet regulation can backfire, and argues that meaningful reform requires strong privacy laws, new tech business models, and more choices for users. As she notes, the solution isn’t better dictators—it’s fewer of them.
S31 · E41March 31, 2026 - Julio Torres 2026-03-31 · 38 min
Desi Lydic dives into Lindsey Graham's wartime day off at Disney World, Pete Hegseth's poetic take on the Iran War, Trump's flailing on the Strait of Hormuz as gas prices reach over $4 a gallon, and the leaked sexcapades of Kristi Noem's husband that make her fuck plane look tame. Ronny Chieng and Michael Kosta drive each other March Mad over a UConn "buzzer-beater" win against Duke and go head-to-head over big news in baseball, including instant replay for umpires and instant diarrhoea for ballpark foodies. Award-winning filmmaker and comedian, Julio Torres, sits down with Desi to discuss his new HBO special, "Color Theories". Torres invites viewers into an immersive experience in his whimsical world; he explains how Democrats and Republicans embody navy blue and burgundy because of what they hide, why everyone has a little bit of synesthesia, and whether anyone knows what color "puce" is.
S31 · E42April 1, 2026 - Dr. Mary Claire Haver 2026-04-01 · 37 min
Desi Lydic takes on Trump’s appearance at Supreme Court oral arguments on birthright citizenship as he argues the constitutional right should apply only to “billionaires”, while also pushing ahead with construction of the White House ballroom despite a federal judge ordering it stopped. Trump also unveils plans for a presidential hotel brary. Lewis Black breaks down prediction markets, where people are now betting on everything from future wars to Trump’s next insult, with some markets giving Jesus better odds of returning than the New York Jets have of winning a Super Bowl. Desi is also joined by board certified OB/GYN Dr. Mary Claire Haver, founder of The 'Pause Life, to discuss her book The New Perimenopause. Dr. Haver explains what perimenopause is, why early mental and neurological symptoms are often misdiagnosed, and how women can advocate for their health and navigate this “second puberty” without suffering.
S31 · E43April 13, 2026 - Aziz Abu Sarah & Moaz Inon 2026-04-13 · 48 min
Jon Stewart dives into the backlash over Trump Jesus-ifying himself with AI, the president claiming he was just depicting himself as a "doctor" (treating a bedridden Jon Stewart?), and Trump starting an Easter beef with Pope Leo. Plus, JD Vance fails to secure a deal with Iran while ALSO failing to get Hungarian strongman Viktor Orban re-elected. "We don't have to be on opposite sides. We can be on the same side, fighting for justice together, fighting for peace together". Peace activists and authors of "The Future Is Peace", Aziz Abu Sarah and Maoz Inon sit down with Jon Stewart to share their inspirational story of family loss and choosing reconciliation over revenge in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Through honest dialogue, visits to Holocaust and Palestinian sites, and confronting painful stories, they spread the message of how empathy can break cycles of violence and war. They also challenge the idea that empathy is naïve and share what it was like meeting Pope Francis.
S31 · E44April 14, 2026 - Bao Nguyen 2026-04-14 · 34 min
Ronny Chieng dives into JD Vance's ill-prepared excuse for Trump's Jesus AI, the VP telling Pope Leo how to pope, RFK Jr. utilizing his best asset for podcasting, and Trump saying he'll "look into" FEMA head Gregg Phillips's Waffle House teleportation claims. In this installment of "In My Opinion", Nick Offerman sounds off on how Trump is injecting his self-aggrandising "jackassery" into America's 250th birthday - from slapping his John Hancock onto American currency to staging a UFC "battle" at the White House - and calls on citizens to find their own way to patriotically party down. Acclaimed film-maker Bao Nguyen sits down with Ronny to discuss his latest documentary, "BTS: The Return". They talk about following BTS's creative process as a fly on the wall, the big reunion after the band completed their national military service, the documentary narrative around honesty rather than facts, and the band's vulnerable moments when living out their normal lives.
S31 · E45April 15, 2026 - Zoe Lister-Jones 2026-04-15 · 40 min
JD Vance continues his apology tour on Trump's behalf at a TPUSA event, begging Gen Z not to leave MAGA over Iran and Epstein frustrations, and Ronny Chieng tries to make sense of Trump's "Diet Coke is healthy" logic. Also, since Trump's Jesus AI images won't stop, Grace Kuhlenschmidt steps in as a fully supportive, temporary "war pope". Professional naming expert Marco Glennwald III is losing his mind over the president's insistence on naming every goddamn thing after himself. Filmmaker and actress Zoe Lister-Jones sits down with Ronny to discuss starring in the Peacock series, "The Miniature Wife". They talk about co-starring as a billionaire and an evil scientist, portraying power dynamics in relationships through a fantastical lens, being exposed to feminist filmmaking from her video artist mother, and giving her TV series "Slip" – which she wrote, directed, and starred in – a "new life" on Peacock.
S31 · E46April 16, 2026 - Lee Sung Jin 2026-04-16 · 37 min
Ronny Chieng dives into America’s escalating clash with Iran, from global fuel shortages that leave Thai news anchors visibly sweating to Iran’s AI generated video of Jesus condemning Trump—and whether it qualifies as “patriotic” by Pete Hegseth’s standards. Somehow, the chaos is also buoying the American stock market. Iran’s surge of online “slopaganda” even inspires Michael Kosta to join the meme war. Grace Kuhlenschmidt rounds up the latest tech absurdities in Tech Yeah!, covering “tech neck”, marathon runners racing robots in China, and an AI avatar that might finally make Mark Zuckerberg seem lifelike. Writer director Lee Sung Jin joins Ronny to unpack how "Beef" evolved from a PowerPoint pitch into an award winning Netflix hit, exploring its real life inspirations, generational tensions, and a return to Korea to film with legends Youn Yuh jung and Song Kang ho—complete with a surprise visit from Parasite director Bong Joon ho.
S31 · E47April 20, 2026 - Annalena Baerbock 2026-04-20 · 44 min
Jon Stewart unpacks Trump’s Iran “Art of the Deal”, tracing threats, consequences, and concessions that add up to winning nothing. Republicans hail a self-declared victory as “a brilliant day for the world”, while Trump signs a bill to fast-track the psychedelic ibogaine, boasting, “You think Biden could do that?”. Stewart also sits down with UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock, who breaks down the growing challenges facing the United Nations — from tensions in the Strait of Hormuz to the limits of the Security Council veto — arguing diplomacy is both harder and more necessary than ever. She also discusses selecting the next UN Secretary-General, and whether member states will finally choose a woman to lead the body in its 80-year history.
S31 · E48April 21, 2026 - Noah Wyle 2026-04-21 · 33 min
The Trump administration lands in hot water for partying too hard, with FBI chief Kash Patel suing The Atlantic over reports of his drinking, Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigning amid allegations of affairs and strip club visits, and her husband banned from department headquarters over sexual misconduct claims. Michael Kosta digs into the Department of Labor’s new HR training video. Meanwhile, during an unpopular war with Iran and a heated pope fight, Jordan Klepper heads to a TPUSA event in Phoenix to see if the MAGA faithful are still riding with Trump. Noah Wyle joins Michael to talk Season 2 of HBO Max’s The Pitt, exploring mental health through Dr. Robinavitch, balancing tragedy with hope, and reflecting on how today’s audiences compare with the ER era — and how his perspective has changed since his Dr. Carter days.
S31 · E49April 22, 2026 - Maria Sharapova 2026-04-22 · 33 min
FBI Director Kash Patel’s job might be like his drinks: on the rocks. As oil prices soar and Trump shows no sign of ending the war with Iran or opening the Strait of Hormuz, Michael Kosta gives the president an Earth Day shoutout for showing what happens when you don’t invest in renewable resources. With the 2026 midterms nearing, Ronny Chieng digs into the record number of D-list celebrities and "influencer" freaks running for office, including reality TV bad boy Spencer Pratt, former “Teen Mom” star Farrah Abraham, and manosphere anti-semite Dan Bilzerian. Five-time Grand Slam champ, investor, and bestselling author Maria Sharapova joins Michael to talk about her new Vox Media podcast, “Pretty Tough”, bringing that mindset into candid conversations with high-achieving women, making more room for women in podcasting, learning from Grand Slam losses, and her advice to rising players: trust your instincts and “don’t miss”.
S31 · E50April 23, 2026 - Ben McKenzie 2026-04-23 · 31 min
Michael Kosta dives into America’s naval blockade of Iranian ports as the American Navy frays at home. After Pete Hegseth sacks Navy Secretary John Phelan, Trump swaps the unqualified rich guy for Hung Cao, known for anti-witch remarks and calls for more “alpha males and alpha females” in uniform. Desi Lydic explores Trump’s long-running vendetta against wind turbines, tracing how a 2012 wind farm near his Scottish golf course became, to him, the cause of everything. Then Ben McKenzie discusses his documentary “Everyone Is Lying to You for Money”, arguing crypto isn’t real money and that hype, celebrity ads, and opacity mask risk. He says criminals permeate the industry and calls for regulation and jail time for bad actors.
S31 · E51April 27, 2026 - Jodi Kantor 2026-04-27 · 48 min
Jon Stewart dives into the chaos at the White House Correspondents' Dinner: a shooter interrupts mentalist Oz Pearlman mid-reveal of Karoline Leavitt's baby name, cabinet members ditch their wives to rush to safety, Wolf Blitzer reports from the scene missing a shoe, and Trump claims none of it would've happened in his larger, more secure East Wing ballroom. Plus, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog recounts dodging bullets while avoiding becoming dinner for RFK Jr. Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Jodi Kantor joins Stewart to discuss The New York Times' Supreme Court coverage and her book, "How to Start: Discovering Your Life's Work," including internal documents, the shadow docket's growth, and her advice to new grads on finding purposeful work.
S31 · E52April 28, 2026 - Gaten Matarazzo 2026-04-28 · 30 min
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. Also, 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.
S31 · E53April 29, 2026 - Ali Siddiq 2026-04-29 · 32 min
King Charles drops by Congress for open mic night, and Trump tries to out-tyrant His Majesty with yet another indictment of ex–FBI Director James Comey—this time for the “crime” of posting seashells that spell “8647”. Josh Johnson unpacks MAGA world’s feverish accusations, while Grace Kuhlenschmidt spots other treasonous beach messages. Islamophobia is having a moment, with public figures smearing Muslims as pork-fearing fanatics bent on world conquest; Muslim comedian Mo Amer has "notes". Then Ali Siddiq joins Josh to talk his NAACP Image Award-winning special, “My Two Sons”, staying in Houston, connecting with incarcerated people, protecting his independence, and leveling up from back rooms to sold-out arenas on his "Custom Fit" tour.
S31 · E54April 30, 2026 - Robert Fitzgerald Diggs aka "RZA" 2026-04-30 · 32 min
Josh Johnson dives into Trump's telephonic Iran peace talks, a jab at NASA pick Jared Isaacman s ears, and Republicans insisting racism is over after the Supreme Court guts the Voting Rights Act. Ronny Chieng breaks down why Republicans are celebrating while minorities panic. Jordan Klepper Anal-a-Zones California s pivotal governor race: Eric Swalwell s scandal-plagued exit scrambles the jungle primary, leaving Democrats with a rizzless lineup from Love Actually parodying Tom Steyer to hologram-flexing Matt Mahan. On the right, voters choose between long-talking British expat Steve Hilton and firebrand Sheriff Chad Bianco, all the Village People at once. Legendary Wu-Tang founder Robert Fitzgerald Diggs aka "RZA" joins Johnson to discuss his new film, "One Spoon of Chocolate", detailing its 2012 origins, his sample-driven creative process, and why confronting uncomfortable racism on screen serves a larger message of equality.
S31 · E55May 4, 2026 - Sherrilyn Ifill 2026-05-04 · 45 min
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 the "genius" president's faulty math and cognitive skills. Also, 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 Stewart 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.
S31 · E56May 5, 2026 - Paul W. Downs 2026-05-05 · 30 min
Desi Lydic breaks down how airlines are cutting corners to offset rising fuel prices, from trimmed beverage service on Delta to the total wipeout of service on the now-defunct Spirit. And while President Trump bragged about acing a cognitive test by telling an alligator from a squirrel, a rant about rigged elections and nuclear war to an audience of kids suggests he can’t tell minors from adults. Ronny Chieng and Michael Kosta go another round in Sports War: Cherie DeVaux makes history at the Kentucky Derby, Patriots coach Mike Vrabel faces affair rumors involving NFL reporter Dianna Russini, and 76ers vs. Knicks playoff tickets are limited to Philly fans. Then Emmy-winning writer/actor and “Hacks” co-creator Paul W. Downs joins Desi to talk the show’s fifth and final season, the Jimmy-Kayla chemistry, the real-life inspirations for Deborah’s late-night arc (Joan Rivers and more), his AI concerns, and the pressure to land a finale that works for fans and creators.
S31 · E57May 6, 2026 - Marla Mindelle 2026-05-06 · 25 min
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 could cost taxpayers $1 billion while toxic East Wing debris could leave nearby golfers with a lung. Also, Desi Lydic and Michael Kosta gauge the creep level of GOP Congressman Chuck Edwards, who harassed staff with unwelcome advances and Adam Sandler puzzles. The U.S. is marking its semiquincentennial with America's Time Capsule, to be sealed for 250 years. Troy Iwata asks patriots what should go inside, and whether America will still exist. Marla Mindelle of "Titan que" tells Desi Lydic how a drunken LA idea became a Broadway hit with four Tony noms, fueled by improv and topical jokes, and how she slips into Celine Dion nightly.
S31 · E58May 7, 2026 - Adam Scott 2026-05-07 · 31 min
Desi Lydic tackles the latest headlines: A judge releases Jeffrey Epstein's purported suicide note; Republicans pledge midterm loyalty to Trump and his 80-year-old fighting skills; and for Mother’s Day, Trump gifts moms an autocorrect rant. Also, Troy Iwata, Jordan Klepper, and Michael Kosta face off over who could take Trump in a fight. Josh Johnson digs into a viral JPMorgan sexual-harassment lawsuit, 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 coverage before the claims reportedly fell apart under scrutiny. Award-winning actor Adam Scott joins Desi to talk horror-comedy in his new film, Hokum, plus how Step Brothers shaped his comedy path, his dramatic turns in Big Little Lies and Severance, and playing an arsehole after being typecast as the likable guy.
S31 · E59May 11, 2026 - Josh Tyrangiel 2026-05-11 · 40 min
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. Also, 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 Stewart 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".
S31 · E60May 12, 2026 - Paul Dano 2026-05-12 · 27 min
Jordan Klepper recaps the White House maternal healthcare/Teen Mom fan event—Dr. Oz diagnosing America as “under-babied,” RFK Jr. reminiscing about the good ol’ days of teenage sperm, and Trump catching up on his REM in one long blink. Meanwhile, over-babied Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy isn’t lowering travel costs—he’s scoring funding for his own road-trip reality show with sketchy sponsorship cash, and Desi Lydic is taking notes. Can a wearable AI “friend” fix the male loneliness epidemic? Ronny Chieng interviews the founders of two rival AI necklace companies about how it works, what people think, and whether their feud can cool down. Actor Paul Dano joins Jordan to discuss his film “The Wizard of the Kremlin,” his role as a Russian media manipulator behind Putin’s rise, and the movie’s take on complicity and today’s political climate—Russia and beyond—plus whether he’ll do comedy again and what it’d be like to play Trump insider RFK Jr.
S31 · E61May 13, 2026 - Neil deGrasse Tyson 2026-05-13 · 37 min
Jordan Klepper covers Trump calling a reporter a "dumb person" over questions about his expanding ballroom project and dives into the president's CEO-filled trip to a major summit in China. Back home, MAGA turns on Don Jr. and Eric's Trump Mobile phone company over unfulfilled orders affecting about 600,000 people. Though the Constitution bars Trump from another term, he keeps "joking" about a 2028 run. Lenard McKelvey (aka "Charlamagne Tha God") examines how Republicans brush off the third-term talk while dodging whether Trump is bound by the 22nd Amendment. Also, Neil deGrasse Tyson joins Jordan to discuss alien etiquette, UFOs, flat-earthers, pop culture's alien mistakes, and his new book, "Take Me to Your Leader: Perspectives on Your First Alien Encounter".
S31 · E62May 14, 2026 - Boots Riley 2026-05-14 · 34 min
Jordan Klepper covers Trump’s media-saturated China visit, from Bret Baier’s bizarre fixation on a Chinese robot’s sausage to Xi forcing Trump to face history, stairs, and tense closed-door talks on Taiwan that reportedly left him rattled. Ronny Chieng helps Josh Johnson sharpen his Asian references. Grace Kuhlenschmidt tackles the latest tech absurdities, from Prego’s dinner-table listening device to Bebop the Robot’s air-travel disaster, delivery bots menacing pedestrians, and robo-Buddhism in South Korea. Filmmaker Boots Riley joins Jordan to discuss his new film, "I Love Boosters," using fashion and shoplifting culture to critique capitalism and argue that art should inspire collective action long after the credits roll.
S31 · E63May 18, 2026 - Soumaya Keynes & Chad P. Bown 2026-05-18 · 46 min
Trump supposedly went to China to get tough on trade, collect rare earth minerals, and maybe solve the Iran War, but instead he spent his trip telling President Xi what a tall, handsome, and strong leader he is. It's graduation season, and Jon Stewart gives the Class of 2026 the ultimate guide on how to nail that big job interviews the Donald Trump way. Financial Times columnist Soumaya Keynes and Chad P. Bown of the Peterson Institute for International Economics sit down with Jon Stewart to discuss their forthcoming book, "How to Win a Trade War". They talk about Trump's disregard of the most basic military strategy by starting a trade war on all fronts, how this administration’s-imposed tariffs revealed U.S. trade vulnerabilities, the debate over whether corporations are the soldiers or mercenaries of trade wars, and how wage insurance could transform job security for domestic workers.