Seasons & episodes
S31 · E64May 19, 2026 - Brendan Fraser 2026-05-19 · 44 min
Trump taps acting attorney general and former personal lawyer Todd Blanche as reports swirl that his $1.8 billion IRS settlement could become a January 6 slush fund. Meanwhile, the president allegedly boosts his own stock buys by praising companies he’s invested in, the White House ballroom gets “complex” architecture and donor attention, and Ronny Chieng uses his law degree to unpack the corruption. Michael Kosta adds more absurd headlines: ube coffee sends purple yam demand soaring, counterfeit perfume is tainted with horse urine, and one aggrieved billionaire claims “tax the rich” is hate speech. Then Brendan Fraser joins Ronny to talk about his new film, Pressure, why the scariest creative risks are often the most rewarding, how he rebuilt his career, and how the movie explores arrogance, bad leadership, and ego under pressure. He also hints at another Mummy movie.
S31 · E65May 20, 2026 - Jonnie Park aka "Dumbfoundead" 2026-05-20 · 39 min
Ronny Chieng breaks down the Trump administration’s Iran War strategy, Trump targeting Rep. Thomas Massie over the Epstein files, and Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry’s charm offensive towards Greenland. Jordan Klepper weighs in on Raúl Castro’s indictment and America’s obsession with gerontocracy. Gen Z’s “maxxing” trend has spiraled, from "looksmaxxers" promoting extreme tactics to "nothing-maxxers" perfecting the art of doing absolutely nothing, leaving Lewis Black asking: What the fuck is happening?! Then Grammy-nominated artist, actor, and writer Jonnie Park, aka "Dumbfoundead", joins Ronny to discuss his memoir, "SPIT: A Life in Battles", from his start in L.A. battle rap at 14 to acting, writing for "Beef", and navigating family, immigration, and career battles.
S31 · E66May 21, 2026 - Alfred Matthew "Weird Al" Yankovic 2026-05-21 · 32 min
Trump's $1.8 billion slush fund for his allies is here, and the line is already forming: the Proud Boys, the MyPillow guy, George Santos, even the lectern guy. The DOJ says the price tag fits, and Ronny Chieng does the math on what eligible Americans would get. He also breaks down Trump's Coast Guard Academy speech, where the president seemed fixated on hot, muscular men and hinted he may be too busy for Don Jr.'s wedding. Then it's a celebration of the one truly unifying moment in American history: the 1992 Olympic Basketball Dream Team. Boom-shaka-laka. Also, Alfred Matthew "Weird Al" Yankovic joins Ronny ahead of his "Bigger and Weirder 2026" tour to reflect on his accordion origins, parody process, permission-first philosophy, and lifelong mission to make polka sexy again.
S31 · E67June 1, 2026 - Jason Bateman 2026-06-01 · 43 min
Trump says a peace deal with Iran is imminent, but he’s been making that claim for months. Jon Stewart examines Trump’s shaky record as a negotiator, despite his self-proclaimed status as the best in the world and argues that his "Art of the Deal" is really just the art of trolling. Plus, the Freedom 250 concert continues to unravel as more headliners drop out, and former TDS News Team correspondent Olivia Munn stops by with a heartfelt tribute that was definitely not intended for Stephen Colbert. Jason Bateman also joins Jon to talk about his new projects, Netflix’s Black Rabbit and HBO’s DTF St. Louis, sharing how the latter found its unique voice and reflecting with Jon on aging, fatherhood, and the loneliness of kids leaving for college.
S31 · E68June 2, 2026 - Dr. Thomas Mather 2026-06-02 · 48 min
Michael Kosta covers Trump’s impressive losing streak: his name is being removed from the Kennedy Center, headliners are dropping out of his America 250 concert, Congress is blocking his slush fund, and he still hasn’t delivered on a peace deal with Iran. Plus, Ivanka and Jared buy a private Mediterranean island for about $1.5 billion. Desi Lydic examines two scandal-hit midterm contenders: Maine Democrat Graham Platner faces criticism for sexting other women while married, and Colorado MAGA candidate Victor Marx is under scrutiny for dubious claims about calling in an airstrike against ISIS as a civilian, performing exorcisms by phone, and possibly killing people. Dr. Thomas Mather, aka The TickGuy, joins Michael to share how to stay safe from ticks outdoors year-round.
S31 · E69June 3, 2026 - Chase Infiniti 2026-06-03 · 32 min
Michael Kosta covers the California and New Jersey primaries: Spencer Pratt’s L.A. mayoral campaign gets the reality-TV treatment, California hints at its first Latino governor since 1875, and New Jersey candidate Tom Kean remains conspicuously absent. Trump pitches putting his UFC ring on the White House lawn, while Ronny Chieng argues Kean’s disappearing act may be exactly what voters want. In NYC, Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveils his boldest idea yet: repealing bedtime during the Knicks’ Finals. Grace Kuhlenschmidt asks kids what they think, with responses ranging from “awesome” to “Let’s go Knicks!” Plus, Chase Infiniti joins Michael to talk about starring as Agnes in Hulu’s The Testaments, honoring Margaret Atwood’s world, the power of community, her love for Chicago, and lessons from the leadership on One Battle After Another.
S31 · E70June 4, 2026 - Beth Stern 2026-06-04 · 33 min
Michael Kosta skewers the Trump administration’s dubious new hires, from a Pentagon employee tied to January 6 to intelligence chief Bill Pulte, who has no intelligence background. He also covers Knicks fans going full "zombie" after a Game 1 win and Trump’s bizarre plans for America’s 250th birthday, including his face on a $250 banknote. Jordan Klepper reports from a New Orleans celebration, asking pointed questions about Trump, January 6 pardons, and the nation’s future. Then Beth Stern joins Kosta to discuss her children’s book, Coco and Stephen, Together Forever, inspired by her rescue animals, while sharing her advocacy for pet adoption and responsible ownership. Kosta’s rescue dog Walter also pops in.
S31 · E71June 8, 2026 - Jane Fonda 2026-06-08 · 33 min
Elmo goes viral for staying neutral on a Knicks-Spurs Finals, Trump storms out of his Meet the Press interview with Kristen Welker, and Jon Stewart questions why the media keeps letting Trump’s lashing out, rain-dodging, and question-avoiding slide. “I’m my dad’s daughter.” Jane Fonda joins Stewart to reflect on following her father’s path in acting and activism. Now part of the revived Committee for the First Amendment, she discusses their June 14 NYC event, Rise Up, Sing Out, and its 5,000-plus livestream parties nationwide. They also explore music’s role in resistance and what it takes to organize real change: becoming “living ambassadors to an irresistible future” where everyone is seen, respected, and cared for by their government.
S31 · E72June 9, 2026 - Laverne Cox 2026-06-09 · 53 min
The New York Knicks took an L in Game 3 of the NBA Finals while Trump took a nap — and he’s turning a blind eye to another loss: Spencer Pratt in the Los Angeles mayoral race. As Pratt’s numbers lag and the ballot count drags on, Trump cries “rigged election,” but Troy Iwata reminds everyone this is just how L.A. counts votes, so chill. Meanwhile, Mark Zuckerberg’s gone from boy-genius coder to Metaverse king to Trump-world bestie. Follow his transformation from dorm-room entrepreneur to sci-fi overlord in The Daily Showography of Mark Zuckerberg: Human Status Update. Then award-winning actress and LGBTQ+ advocate Laverne Cox joins Desi to discuss her memoir Transcendent, childhood trauma, the healing power of creativity, and the coordinated attacks on trans rights unfolding in real time.
S31 · E73June 10, 2026 - Nina Dobrev 2026-06-10 · 28 min
Melania ushers in the age of AI while sounding like a robot, tensions flare in Iran as the U.S. and Tehran trade blows, and Desi Lydic wonders when Trump will stop fussing with UFC coins and end the war. Jordan Klepper hops on the Trump coin train to fix inflation, stop wars, and celebrate America’s 250th. Troy Iwata escapes U.S. chaos by roasting other countries’ problems, from Mexico City’s sinking to France’s drunken deer and Hong Kong’s claw machine craze, in another round of "So Not Our Problem!" Actor-producer Nina Dobrev joins Desi to discuss starring in the thriller "The Get Out," playing an unhinged bank teller, awkward scenes with friend Aaron Paul, and her films and mission to tell stories for women, by women.
S31 · E74June 11, 2026 - Martina Navratilova & Chris Evert 2026-06-11 · 33 min
Desi Lydic celebrates the New York Knicks’ historic Game 4 comeback while Trump gears up for an over-the-top 80th birthday with an algae-filled reflecting pool, a UFC fight on the White House lawn, and a team of specialists. He also touts an Iran deal that hasn’t happened and a not-so-secret plan to swipe a day’s worth of oil. In a new edition of "Sports War", Michael Kosta and Ronny Chieng break down the Knicks’ biggest moments and debate how to honor OG Anunoby’s game winner. Tennis legends Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova join Desi to discuss their Netflix documentary, reflecting on fame, sacrifice, rivalry, friendship, cancer, exile, and depression—plus a cameo from superfan Michael Kosta.
S31 · E75June 15, 2026 - Sen. Raphael Warnock 2026-06-15 · 45 min
Trump signs a deal with Iran that lands him back at square one, Fox News uses New York's city-wide Knicks celebrations as an excuse to smear Mayor Mamdani, and Jon Stewart dives into what Republicans stand to gain by pitting the Knicks' NBA championship against Trump's UFC fight at the White House. U.S. Senator and senior pastor of the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, Raphael Warnock, sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss his book, "The Crooked Places Made Straight: Reflections on the Moral Meaning of America". They talk about Ebenezer's long legacy of faith and justice, why he continues to return to the pulpit most Sundays, his "candid conversation" about faith with House Speaker Mike Johnson, and how the acid test of faith authenticity is the depth of commitment to the most marginalized groups.
S31 · E76June 16, 2026 - Britt Lower 2026-06-16 · 30 min
The president arrived at the G7 summit seemingly more interested in gifts and flaunting his final-final Iran peace deal than the actual signing ceremony, which he planned to skip for a dinner at his personal Versailles fantasy. Meanwhile, Trump’s $14 million Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool fix is reflecting back an algae-green swamp, with MAGA faithful crying sabotage. And former federal workers axed in Elon Musk’s DOGE-fueled purge are now running for Congress, prompting Desi Lydic to ask why anyone would return to the government that publicly humiliated them. Britt Lower also joins Jordan Klepper to talk about her Netflix series, "I Will Find You", her chemistry with Sam Worthington, and how improv shaped her approach to acting.
S31 · E77June 17, 2026 - John Early 2026-06-17 · 32 min
Jordan Klepper dives into how JD Vance's book tour exposes his lack of rizz, Scottish World Cup fans drink Boston bone dry, and Trump blames his pitiful Iran deal on… Obama? Plus, Ronny Chieng encourages people to keep their complaints about the Iran agreement to themselves to avoid Trump restarting the war. As Trump hits 80 and America counts down to the big 250, the president organized a patriotic event worthy of any 10-year-old: a badass UFC fight at the White House, complete with dirt bikes! Jordan went to Washington D.C. to take in the "hillbilly elegyness" of it all, and to chat with attendees who were stoked to witness the American Dream of two sweaty guys fighting on the White House lawn. Writer, director and actor John Early talks to Jordan about 80s TV movies, food influencers, and his new film, "Maddie's Secret".
S31 · E78June 18, 2026 - Johnny Knoxville 2026-06-18 · 28 min
Jordan Klepper breaks down Trump’s new "peace deal" that leaves Iran $400 billion richer, his reversal on Iranian missiles, and conservatives criticizing the war’s lack of results. The conflict suggests America can’t simply impose its will everywhere, though Josh Johnson still thinks he can strongarm Iran into a better deal. In New York, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog joins Knicks fans at a historic ticker-tape parade, chatting with everyone from cops and bagpipers to babies — and even Jon Stewart. Johnny Knoxville, creator and star of “Jackass” and co-host of “jackass the podcast”, sits with Jordan to discuss “Jackass: Best and Last”, the stunt that launched his career, prank boundaries, male loneliness, and what Klepper should expect from his first colonoscopy.
S31 · E79June 22, 2026 - Maggie Haberman & Jonathan Swan 2026-06-22 · 44 min
Jon Stewart examines Trump’s knack for breaking what wasn’t broken, from giving a crony $1.7 million in taxpayer money to clean the D.C. reflecting pool—only for it to turn from “American Flag Blue” to Mountain Dew green—to launching an aggressive war on Iran meant to re-obliterate its nuclear program, then landing on a gentle-parenting-style deal that lets Iran keep its nukes and a few hundred billion dollars. New York Times reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan, authors of “Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump,” join Stewart to discuss revelations about the administration, including Trump being absent when his team discussed the Epstein files, the motives behind the tariff rollout and Iran war, and how he controls the terms when reporters reach him by cell phone. They also compare his first term to his second, describing the latter as a story of hubris, gut instinct, and a cabinet’s belief that he is someone of destiny.
S31 · E80June 23, 2026 - Lou Diamond Phillips 2026-06-23 · 30 min
Josh Johnson dives into the Scottish takeover of Miami for the World Cup, D.C.’s bright green reflecting pool, Trump’s security push to catch possible pool “vandals,” and whether the whole soggy mess is karma for trashing Obama’s old pool fix. Conservative media can’t stop talking about it, while Michael Kosta can’t stop dreaming about drinking it. Summer is here, and Lewis Black kicks it off with a look at some of the dumbest and most dangerous fitness trends: sword yoga, neck hanging, and pistols and Pilates. Tony, Emmy, and Golden Globe-nominated actor Lou Diamond Phillips joins Josh to discuss his new film “Gangland,” what keeps drawing him to westerns, how the movie centers Indigenous stories and talent, what still excites him about acting, and why young artists should avoid building careers on a “foundation of sand.”
S31 · E81June 24, 2026 - Jay Pharoah 2026-06-24 · 36 min
Josh Johnson dives into World Cup visitors’ ranch-dressing fixation, Zohran Mamdani’s new “kingmaker” glow after his endorsements swept the NY primaries, and Trump turning a congratulatory tweet to Mamdani into a victory lap for MAGA rapper Anthony Constantino and indicted fraudster Ken Paxton. In an age of oligarchs squeezing workers, billionaire John Paulson once posed as an enemy of offshoring—but his Conn Selmer brass plant now appears headed for China. Troy Iwata talks with union leader and employee Robert Hines about fighting the sad trombone of unemployment. Plus, comedian, rapper, and actor Jay Pharoah joins Josh to discuss his album “The Odyssey,” hosting “The Quiz with Balls,” and impersonating Trump, Obama, Clinton, Patrick Mahomes, and even Josh himself.
S31 · E82July 7, 2026 - Ann M. Martin 2026-07-07 · 47 min
Ronny Chieng covers America’s 250th birthday festivities, from Trump listing American inventions to a skydiver crashing in to “God Bless the U.S.A.”. He also dives into Trump’s FIFA World Cup meddling, where the president challenged a red card against America, accidentally defended birthright citizenship, and got mocked by Belgian players doing his infamous “YMCA” dance. Grace Kuhlenschmidt plugs into the biggest tech headlines: a flamethrower-equipped robotic dog, a self-scooting robo toilet, a delivery app that delivers only dopamine, and AI “actor” Tilly Norwood landing a feature role. Author Ann M. Martin joins Baby-sitters Club superfan Ronny to celebrate the series’ 40th anniversary and her new Fan Edition: Baby-Sitter Summer. Ronny recalls his sister reading him the books, asks long-awaited questions, and talks with Martin about getting kids to read and the Baby-sitters Club musical in development with music by Mark Sonnenblick.
S31 · E83July 8, 2026 - Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval 2026-07-08 · 41 min
Ronny Chieng dives into Trump’s NATO summit “love-fest,” where he picked fights with Spain and Denmark, turned Japan into an Islamic Republic, and lamented his on-again, off-again ceasefire with Iran. Sen. Mitch McConnell’s three-week absence has people wondering if he’s even alive, but CNN’s Scott Jennings insists he chatted with him for a suspiciously specific 17 minutes. Michael Kosta heads to the hospital where McConnell is staying to get the truth and help Ronny defend the perfectly not-dead senator. Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval also joins Ronny to discuss how mayors drive local change, what it means to lead as a mayor of color in a Democratic city in a red state, the balance between quick fixes and long-term solutions, the no-nonsense realities of local politics, and why he’s frustrated with the Democratic establishment’s need for new leadership.
S31 · E84July 9, 2026 - Aaron Chen 2026-07-09 · 34 min
Ronny Chieng covers Trump sending his pre-owned, Qatar-gifted Air Force One to the shop over security concerns, while Graham Platner exits the Maine Senate race in disgrace but still wants a say in who replaces him — and no, it won’t be Patrick Dempsey. As Democrats hunt for another bro-ified Maine candidate, Desi Lydic tosses her trucker hat in the ring. Jordan Klepper breaks down how AI is already disrupting the midterms, from smearing opponents and casting candidates as superheroes to some classic pandering via fake diverse friend groups. Plus, comedian and actor Aaron Chen joins Ronny to discuss his new Apple TV comedy film, "The Dink," their early days in Australian comedy, the rise of sports comedies with Jake Johnson, Ben Stiller, and Mary Steenburgen, and teaching tennis champ Andy Roddick the basics of acting for his film debut.
S31 · E85July 13, 2026 - Christopher Nolan 2026-07-13 · 42 min
Senator Lindsey Graham's sudden death prompts Jon Stewart to dive into the gerontocracy problem in Washington, D.C., Trump's backhanded tribute to his deceased "friend," the bucket list that Graham never got to complete, and how Mitch McConnell somehow managed to outlive his colleague from South Carolina. "People want to go on this journey with us, let's give them a reason to believe." Oscar-winning director, writer, and producer Christopher Nolan sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss his new film, "The Odyssey." They talk about "Oppenheimer" paving the way for "The Odyssey" to be made, Nolan's process of constructing movies through diagrams and structures, his embrace of the fantastical while showing respect to the film's source material, and finishing ahead of schedule despite filming with an IMAX camera in three-minute increments.
S31 · E86July 14, 2026 - Beth Kobliner 2026-07-14 · 42 min
Michael Kosta covers Trump’s packed schedule: hosting an IndyCar event, offering a dubious medical explanation for Lindsey Graham’s “blow up,” and reviving Iran tensions over Strait of Hormuz tolls. Graham’s successor is confirmed—and despite being his sister, she may be America’s most qualified senator. The Daily Show also counts down the biggest moments in America’s 250-year history, from the Declaration of Independence and World War II to Lenny Kravitz’s wardrobe malfunction. Financial literacy expert Beth Kobliner joins Michael to discuss the 5th edition of her bestseller, "Get a Financial Life", why more schools should teach personal finance, and how basics like high-yield savings, investing, credit scores, debt, and retirement accounts are easier to understand than banks make them seem. Plus, Kosta fields “broke Daily Show staff” questions on bank robbery as retirement planning and whether Gen Z will ever own a home.
S31 · E87July 15, 2026 - Molly Shannon 2026-07-15 · 37 min
A cyclospora outbreak sweeps the nation and trends on TikTok, Taco Bell prematurely signals responsibility, America's original Iran War budget nearly triples, and Michael Kosta connects endless war funding to the country's outbreak of endless diarrhea. The Supreme Court reaffirmed birthright citizenship in a 6-3 ruling, but John Leguizamo asks: How was this not unanimous? In another In My Opinion, he breaks down the right-wing freakout, from xenophobic fantasies about pregnant foreigners invading the U.S. to familiar election conspiracy theories. Michael also sits down with comedy legend and Emmy-nominated actor Molly Shannon to discuss her new Netflix series, "The Hawk," her bond with Will Ferrell, how a traumatic childhood crash shaped her fearless physical comedy, her odd jobs before Saturday Night Live, and the advice she has for young people.