Seasons & episodes
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.
S29 · E104October 3, 2024 - JJ Johnson 2024-10-03 · 31 min
Michael Kosta covers the latest election controversy, as betting on congressional races is legalised. Chef JJ Johnson joins the conversation about his best-selling cookbook, "The Simple Art of Rice".
S29 · E105October 7, 2024 - Bill Adair 2024-10-07 · 37 min
Jon Stewart tackles growing claims of election interference, with Elon Musk joining Trump's narrative. Bill Adair discusses his new book on political liars and misinformation, "Beyond the Big Lie."
S29 · E106October 8, 2024 - Jason Reynolds 2024-10-08 · 28 min
Jordan Klepper unpacks Trump's latest political spin, and Michael Kosta interviews the source of Fox News's ludicrous voter fraud claims. Bestselling author Jason Reynolds discusses his new novel.
S29 · E107October 9, 2024 - Jessica Valenti 2024-10-09 · 28 min
Jordan Klepper unpacks Kamala Harris's recent media blitz, and how she is carving out her identity apart from Biden. Jessica Valenti discusses her bestselling book "Abortion: Our Bodies, Their Lies, and the Truths We Use to Win." on abortion rights.
S29 · E108October 10, 2024 - Eric Idle 2024-10-10 · 28 min
Jordan Klepper examines Trump's denial of Biden's economic recovery. Comedy legend Eric Idle discusses his new book, "The Spamalot Diaries," and how he stays positive through laughter.
S29 · E109October 15, 2024 - Stacey Abrams 2024-10-15 · 29 min
Desi Lydic dives into Trump's wild town hall, which turned into an impromptu listening party. Then Desi sits down with voting rights activist and presenter of "Assembly Required" Stacey Abrams about her new book "Stacey Speaks Up."
S29 · E110October 16, 2024 - Jason Segel 2024-10-16 · 27 min
Desi Lydic explores Kamala Harris's appeal to Black male voters, and Trump's bizarre claim of being the "father of IVF". Hollywood actor Jason Segel discusses his Apple TV+ series "Shrinking".
S29 · E111October 17, 2024 - Kara Swisher 2024-10-17 · 30 min
Host Desi Lydic interviews journalist, podcast host, and author Kara Swisher about her new book "Burn Book: A Tech Love Story."
S29 · E112October 21, 2024 - Gov. Tim Walz 2024-10-21 · 38 min
Host Jon Stewart sits down with Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz.
S29 · E113October 22, 2024 - Jennifer Granholm 2024-10-22 · 33 min
Michael Kosta explores Rudy Giuliani's financial downfall & Elon Musk's million-dollar sweepstakes to sway voters. Energy Sec. Jennifer Granholm discusses the rapid growth of the clean energy sector.
S29 · E114October 23, 2024 - David Hogg 2024-10-23 · 35 min
Michael Kosta unpacks a whirlwind of pre-election headlines. John Kelly reveals Trump's troubling praise for Hitler. David Hogg, co-founder of March for Our Lives and Leaders We Deserve, discusses his grassroots movement to elect young progressives.
S29 · E115October 24, 2024 - Joseph Antonio Cartagena aka "Fat Joe" 2024-10-24 · 33 min
Michael Kosta breaks down Tucker Carlson's bizarre Trump rally speech. Grammy-nominated artist Joseph Antonio Cartagena aka "Fat Joe" discusses his push for healthcare price transparency, his incredible weight loss journey, and his STARZ series "Fat Joe Talks."
S29 · E116October 28, 2024 - Governor Josh Shapiro 2024-10-28 · 44 min
Jon Stewart dives into Trump's recent xenophobic rally at MSG and his proposed mass deportation plan. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro discusses the state's role as a "temporary swing state".
S29 · E117October 29, 2024 - María Teresa Kumar 2024-10-29 · 34 min
Ronny Chieng unpacks the fallout from Tony Hinchcliffe's racist joke about Puerto Rico. María Teresa Kumar, President of Voto Latino, joins Ronny to discuss the Latino voting bloc's power.
S29 · E118October 30, 2024 - The Linda Lindas 2024-10-30 · 34 min
Ronny Chieng dives into Biden's "garbage" comment and Trump's surprising plan to let RFK Jr. handle public health. Young rockers "the Linda Lindas" chat about their new album, No Obligation.
S29 · E119October 31, 2024 - Connie Chung 2024-10-31 · 38 min
Ronny Chieng breaks down Trump's garbage truck photo-op and John Leguizamo goes undercover with undecided Latino voters. Trailblazing journalism icon Connie Chung discusses her memoir "Connie".
S29 · E120November 4, 2024 - Adam Serwer 2024-11-04 · 33 min
Jordan Klepper recaps the candidates' final pushes, incl. Kamala Harris' star-studded send-off. Jordan then has a conversation with Adam Serwer, a staff writer for The Atlantic, about MAGA’s conspiracy bubble and GOP “snitch states”.