The Daily Show With Trevor Noah: Ears Edition

Jon Stewart dives into the Oval Office meeting between Trump, Vance, and Zelenskyy, which shocked viewers more than John Cena's heel-turn. Plus, Jon calls bulls**t on Elon Musk's challenge to an interview. Sociologist at Princeton University and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "Evicted,” Matthew Desmond sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss his latest book, “Poverty, by America.” They talk about America’s welfare state, how society benefits from poverty, the opportunity to close the poverty gap if the top one percent paid their taxes, and empowering the poor with better choices like building worker power, and expanding housing choice. They also highlight how Democrats need to get more serious about economic justice to fully commit to poverty abolitionism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As President Trump prepares to address a joint session of congress at the start of his second term, take a look back at The Daily Show's coverage of America's last three presidents' first congressional addresses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hit the red carpet with a look back at The Daily Show's coverage of the Academy Awards.  Lewis Black attempts to make the Oscars watchable. Stephen Colbert covers the festivities with help from Nancy Walls and Steve Carell. Roy Wood Jr. examines a surprisingly diverse slate of nominees, and Ronny Chieng responds to the Academy's most egregious snubs (specifically, himself). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kick off Women's History Month with coverage from some of The Daily Show's best.  Honor the fiendish women of history with Desi Lydic. Investigate why there aren't more female statues with Dulce Sloan. Discover some of the popular female inventions that men love. Celebrate (the very real) Black Women's History Day with Dulce. And fight back against the pink tax that costs women extra every day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Desi Lydic rates the Democratic Party's methods of opposing Trump: from off-key protest chants to interpretive dance to podcasts on the cringe-o-meter. Plus, with so many Dems saying "F**k Trump," Grace Kuhlenschmidt thinks that might just be a great idea. Josh Johnson asks how NYCers honor black history without breaking DEI bans.  Actor, producer, and entrepreneur Gabrielle Union sits down with Desi Lydic for a conversation about making the new film she stars in, “Riff Raff,” and how she uses her power as a producer to enact positive change in the industry and uplift people who are typically overlooked. They also discuss Union’s pride in her daughter Zaya’s actvisim work for the queer community and trans rights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Desi Lydic tackles Trump’s first cabinet meeting, which included Elon Musk accidentally canceling Ebola prevention and RFK Jr. downplaying the measles outbreak. Meanwhile, Trump announces $5M "gold card" for wealthy immigrants. Meet Elon Musk’s Body Movement Choreographer, Jean Lemón, the mastermind behind Elon’s X jump and heart-to-the-crowd salute. Comedian, actor & writer Rosebud Baker sits down to discuss her Netflix stand-up special “The Mother Lode.” They talk about filming the special before and after giving birth, portraying an honest journey to motherhood, why Baker’s daughter is at high risk for becoming a comedian, and how kicking pigeons helps her cope while writing SNL’s Weekend Update.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Desi Lydic tackles Trump's continued defense of Russia to Fox News's dismay and his captivation with Emmanuel Macron's accent, despite the French president's attempts to sway him. She dives into the recent failures of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, including the “DOGE ultimatum” issued to federal workers via email. Plus, as government workers protest, Michael Kosta unpacks the symbolism in an AI-generated video circulating of Trump and, uh, Musk’s toes. Actor Wendi McLendon-Covey joins Desi Lydic to discuss how her improv background prepared her for a career in comedy and the improvised sitcom pilot they worked on together years ago that led to a misguided boat purchase. McLendon-Covey also talks about the increased appreciation for healthcare workers she’s gained from playing a hospital administrator on the new NBC show “St. Denis Medical,” and the next fake profession she'd like to play.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Stewart dives into Trump's new Department of Government Efficiency, a.k.a. DOGE, and how the Elon Musk-led project masks its allegiance to corporate overlords and negligence to the American people under the guise of slashing the government's budget. Georgetown Law’s Rupa Bhattacharyya, former Special Master of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, joins to discuss how Elon Musk and the DOGE project’s reckless budget cuts are affecting valuable programs like the one she used to oversee. She explains how federal agencies and programs were typically non-politicized until Trump’s second administration, how similar uncertainty is affecting the World Trade Center Health Program, and why these roles are what the government exists to provide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Take a look back at the decade the last month has felt like, with coverage of unelected billionaire bureaucrat Elon Musk, and his quest to remake the U.S. government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Step behind the desk with Jordan Klepper, Ronny Chieng and Michael Kosta as they connect with the audience After the Cut. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Step behind the desk with Jordan Klepper, Desi Lydic, and Ronny Chieng as they connect with the audience After the Cut. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Revisit some of the best from the best: Steve Carrell.  Steve visits a town that has officially banned Satan, educate's Jon on some of the world's most dangerous animals as Crocodile Carrell, and uncovers a world of unexplained phenomena, such as Bob Hope's alien (British) origins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Revisit Ed Helms' top-notch reporting on speedos, conservative "Coming Out Day," and camera phone Ed-iquette in this compilation of some of his most memorable moments on The Daily Show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Daily Show salute to Black History Month. Take a peek back at what TDS might have sounded like in 1965. Trevor Noah unpacks the lives and legacy of Nelson and Winnie Mandela. Roy Wood Jr. recalls the history of civil rights marches in CP Time. D.Ll Hughley challenges Los Angelenos to a Black History quiz. Trevor and Roy dig into the surprising origins of Peanuts character Franklin. Finally, After the Cut, Trevor remembers legendary singer Aretha Franklin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Stewart sits down for a chat with some of the best in the comedy world: Larry David, Tina Fey, and Adam Sandler.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a year, a totally normal year, since Jon Stewart returned to The Daily Show. Revisit his farewell show, and his return to the airwaves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get up close with four presidents of the United States discussing some of their most personal causes. Former President Jimmy Carter sits down with Jon Stewart to explain his efforts to eradicate the harmful Guinea Worm. Former President Bill Clinton talks about his foundation's campaign to combat ebola. President Barack Obama joins Trevor Noah to unpack how to be authentic amidst the demands of the presidency. Then Senator Joe Biden talks to Jon about how he would approach the presidency, and what it means to him.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Take a romantic stroll down memory lane with The Daily Show's Valentine's Day coverage.  Nate Cordry tackles the War on St. Valentine's Day. Resident Expert John Hodgman educates us on romance. Lewis Black rails against the technology of the holiday. Jon Stewart checks in on a synagogue with a surprisingly saucy new teacher. Trevor Noah weighs in on the risks of modern romance. Ronny Chieng challenges people on the street to prove him wrong about love. Sarah Silverman and Michael Kosta investigate the world of romance scams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jordan Klepper tackles Trump getting "hot" and heavy with the Kennedy Center, the government confirming RFK Jr. as health secretary, and the president fumbling peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine before they even start. Josh Johnson asks New Yorkers how they're dealing with eggflation and tries to get in on the egg grift. Brady Corbet, writer and director of “The Brutalist,” joins to discuss his ten-time Oscar-nominated film. He explains how Trump’s first-term push to “Make Federal Buildings Beautiful Again” inspired the story, the connection between Brutalist architecture and the immigrant experience, and how he pulled it all off using VistaVision and a meager $10 million budget.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jordan Klepper covers Trump pushing his Gaza takeover plan even further and the hypocrisy, conflicts of interest, and terrible "jokes" behind the most powerful unelected bureaucrat in D.C., Elon Musk. Marco Rubio was not always the it-girl of D.C. With his humble Florida beginnings and perfect lack of moral integrity, he was able to sneak his way in with Trump's in-crowd. This is the Daily Showography of Marco Rubio narrated by Molly Ringwald. Emmy-winning actor Colman Domingo joins to talk about his Oscar-nominated performance in the film “Sing Sing,” which is based on a real rehabilitation through the arts program at Sing Sing prison. He also discusses being co-chair of this year’s Met Gala and how to tell your personal story through style.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.