Seasons & episodes

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.

S31 · E88July 16, 2026 - Jake Johnson 2026-07-16 · 34 min

Michael Kosta breaks down the latest D.C. headlines: Trump's teleprompter operator allegedly made $100K betting on the president's speeches, Pete Hegseth rolls out testosterone tests for America's warriors, and JD Vance redefines "helicopter parent." Plus, the VP seems oddly fascinated by the way Joe Biden eats ice cream. In Sports War, Desi Lydic and Kosta clash over FIFA Men's World Cup stories, from Spain's Lamine Yamal facing an Argentina player who once bathed him to a Norway fan refusing to row along and Senegal's team doctor turning out to be a gynecologist. Actor and producer Jake Johnson joins Kosta to discuss his new Apple TV comedy film, "The Dink," including tennis's obsession with legs, his improv roots, the absurd advice on his podcast "We're Here to Help," and raising daughters who, sadly, root for the Dodgers.

S31 · E89July 20, 2026 2026-07-20