Seasons & episodes
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.
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.