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Reclusive Madman: The Kim Jong Un Files
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is meeting with Vladimir Putin this week, but before Putin…there was Trump. Trevor covers the historic nuclear summit meeting between Kim Jong Un and President Trump, who lavished the dictator with praise and gave him a sweetheart diplomatic deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25:4113/09/2023
Pizza Passion: Jon Stewart's Infamous Pizza Takedowns
New York is famous for its pizza and no one is prouder of that than Jon Stewart…or more protective. Jon takes on Donald Trump, the entire city of Chicago, and Mayor Bill DeBlasio in his defense of proper pizza etiquette and his mission to cement New York as the pizza capital of America. Grab a slice and strap in for the ride.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30:3112/09/2023
9/11 First Responders React to 2010 Zadroga Bill Filibuster
Jon Stewart covers the first of many legislative setbacks in providing funding for 9/11 Responders’ health care services via the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act. While Senate Republicans filibuster the Zadroga Bill, tax cuts are passed for the wealthy while America’s news channels are beat to reporting the story by Al Jazeera. Jon is joined by 9/11 responders Kenny Specht (FDNY), Chris Bowman (NYPD), Ken George (DOT), and heavy equipment operating engineer John Devlin for their reactions and insights on the issue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20:3511/09/2023
Roy Talks NFL Player Safety with Nate Burleson | Beyond the Scenes
Buffalo Bills safety, Damar Hamlin, went into cardiac arrest during a game. This injury sparked conversations about the safety of football and the ways the NFL protects their players’ well being. Host Roy Wood Jr. sits down with CBS Mornings co-host, Nate Burleson, to discuss their feelings towards the game, the importance of protecting players’ mental health, and the fight for lifetime insurance in the NFL. Original air date: January 17, 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
33:2210/09/2023
Dirty, Sexy Politics with Meghan McCain | TDS Time Machine
The Daily Show jumps in our time machine to head back to this day in 2010: Jon Stewart is our host and he sits down with Meghan McCain to discuss her book Dirty, Sexy Politics. Plus, former Daily Show correspondent, Wyatt Cenac, reports on the lack of Supreme Court justices from the borough of Staten Island.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21:2709/09/2023
New York Fashion Week Hits the Runway
New York Fashion Week hits the runway this week! Desi does a deep dive unpacking the history of NY Fashion Week, Dulcé talks about cultural appropriation in fashion, and Roy highlights Black trailblazers in the fashion industry. Also, Trevor sits down with iconic fashion designer, Dapper Dan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18:1308/09/2023
The NFL Tackles Race and Safety
It's the start of a new NFL season! Trevor chats with Daily Show correspondent, Roy Wood Jr, about the dangers of football and highlights the lack of Black head coaches in the NFL. Also, guest host D.L. Hughley sits down with NFL commentator, Dominique Foxworth, to discuss the improvements he's seen in the league over time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31:3007/09/2023
50 Shades of Graham: The Lindsey Graham Files
Desi Lydic narrates The Daily Showography of South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, a man married to the game. Trevor sits down with Lindsey Graham, who wanted anyone but Trump to win the 2016 election. Flash forward to the 2020 election where Graham backed Trump's claims of voter fraud. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17:4406/09/2023
TDS Presents: Remotely Educational - The Lessons They Won't Teach You in School
Trevor Noah and the Daily Show correspondents hold a remote class for children at home to learn about the real issues of the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26:0905/09/2023
Beyoncé’s Global Impact
Beyoncé's impact on music and pop culture is undeniable. The Daily Show dives deep into Queen Bey's global influence. Trevor Noah covers the media freakout over Beyoncé's "Lemonade" album and former correspondent Jessica Williams dissects the political messages in Beyoncé's 2013 Super Bowl Halftime performance. Also, Trevor talks about the time Beyoncé left him starstruck at the Oscars and takes guesses on who he thinks bit Beyoncé at a party.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14:5004/09/2023
Being Black in The Fashion Industry | Beyond the Scenes
Virgil Abloh, Zelda Wynn Valdes, and Stephen Burrows are iconic and influential Black designers, but the fashion industry has had a long history of racism, classism, and nepotism. Host Roy Wood Jr. chats with Daily Show producer, Chelsea Williamson, CEO of Harlem’s Fashion Row, Brandice Daniel & Editor in Chief at The Cut, Lindsay Peoples about the influence Black culture has had on fashion and the hurdles of breaking into the industry. They also discuss how Lindsay’s 2018 article, “What It’s Really Like to Be Black and Work in Fashion” opened the door for conversations about racism in the industry. Original air date: September 27, 2022See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
45:0703/09/2023
Dulcé & Josh vs. YouTube Comments | Hold Up with Dulcé Sloan & Josh Johnson
Dulcé and Josh are reacting to their favorite comments from this season. Moderated by Roy Wood Jr., Dulcé and Josh respond to comments from “Conscious Rap vs. Club Bangers,” “Summer vs. Winter,” “Vanilla vs. Chocolate,” “Diners vs. Waffle House,” and “Chicken Soup vs. Tomato Soup!” It’s Dulcé and Josh vs. the YouTube Comments this week on Hold Up. Original air date: May 4, 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01:03:3802/09/2023
America's Student Debt Crisis
The number of Americans with student debt is higher now than ever before. Trevor examines how student debt got so out of control in the U.S. and its potential effects lasting to the grave for many older borrowers. And Roy Wood Jr. examines breaks down the pros and cons of college.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22:0801/09/2023
Trevor Breaks Down The Consequences of Climate Change You May Not Know About
Climate change, wildfires, environmental destruction. Why don’t people care? We’re all familiar with the major effects of climate change, but a hotter Earth creates lots of smaller changes too: more female turtles, worse-tasting coffee, scary space junk and even less sex.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21:1931/08/2023
Trevor Sits Down with Tennis Legend Serena Williams & Star of 'King Richard' Will Smith
Legendary tennis champion and entrepreneur Serena Williams discusses overcoming adversity while building her venture capital firm Serena Ventures, being an executive producer on King Richard, and the importance of family. And Will Smith discusses showcasing the unseen sides of Richard Williams in King Richard and shares how writing his memoir was a cathartic experience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22:5229/08/2023
Klepper vs. Trump's 2024 Campaign
A MAGA rally turned "intimate event," multiple military conspiracies, protestors against Trump's arrest, and more. Jordan Klepper takes on Trump's road to 2024 candidacy...if Trump doesn't get arrested. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15:0428/08/2023
The Pink Tax And Why It Costs More To Be a Woman | Beyond the Scenes
The pink tax is a form of gender discrimination that can cost women an average of $1,400 or more a year. In this episode, host Roy Wood Jr. sits down with correspondent Desi Lydic, segment director Stacey Angeles, and Congresswoman Jackie Speier to discuss everyday examples of goods and services that cost women more, the economic impact of the pink tax, and the challenges of being a female consumer. Original air date: March 8, 2022See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
32:5827/08/2023
Irons vs. Steamers | Hold Up with Dulcé Sloan & Josh Johnson
“Irons got those settings on them. They got nylon, they got silk, they got cotton, they got polyester. All right? You can adjust the knob.” - Josh Johnson “A steamer, pour some water in that bitch, and let the steam do the walking. Okay? You let the steam calm through them wrinkles. Let the steam knock it out.” - Dulcé Sloan It’s irons vs. steamers this week on Hold Up with Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan and writer Josh Johnson. Original air date: October 6, 2022See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
40:4226/08/2023
The 19th Amendment & Women's Equality Day
Desi Lydic womansplains two big gender issues: female representation and the ERA. Dulcé Sloan looks at how the 19th Amendment got passed, its shortcomings, and how far we still have to go for true equal access to elections for all. And Veronica Chambers breaks down the often unrecognized history of the 19th Amendment and women’s suffrage in her new book “Finish the Fight!: The Brave and Revolutionary Women Who Fought for the Right to Vote.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19:4425/08/2023
Trevor Shuts Down Conservatives' Excuses for Gun Violence
Trevor takes a closer look at the roles that anti-immigrant rhetoric, violent video games, internet hate groups and mental illness play in the U.S.’s gun violence epidemic – and, of course, the guns themselves. And Michael Kosta asks tourists, how do we stop mass shootings in America? For some Republican lawmakers, the solution involves everything but actual gun control. The answer is even; fewer doors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24:0724/08/2023
The Mike Pence Files: From Trump Puppet to Trump Opponent
Presidential hopeful Mike Pence has quite a VP resume: ice cold immigration takes, unconvincing lies, and an impressive squirm out of Trump's hold. Here are some of his most memorable moments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28:4923/08/2023
The Best of Trevor Roasting Trump | Between the Scenes
Trump has given Trevor a lot to report on over the years. And in these Between the Scenes Trevor offers his unfiltered opinions on the former President, including; Trump's dictator tendencies, why Trump can't compartmentalize, and what Trevor would ask Trump if he ever interviewed him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19:5522/08/2023
Correspondent Spotlight: The Best of Ed Helms
Former Daily Show Correspondent Ed Helms investigates why liquor and firearms don't mix and checks in on Massachusetts' response to gay marriage. He also sits down with Trevor to discuss the success of working with one of the largest Native American writing rooms on “Rutherford Falls,” how it feels to be back in The Daily Show studio, and his anything-goes approach to comedy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17:2021/08/2023
How Sexual Racism Affects Online Dating | Beyond the Scenes
We all have preferences when choosing who to date, but when do they cross the line into sexual racism? Daily Show correspondent Ronny Chieng, UMass Amherst sociology professor and associate dean, Jennifer Lundquist, and “Dates & Mates” podcast host, Damona Hoffman join Roy Wood Jr. to discuss how dating apps amplify users’ racial biases and how this impacts those looking for love online. Original air date: May 31, 2022See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
53:2420/08/2023
Target vs. Walmart | Hold Up with Dulcé Sloan & Josh Johnson
"“Target ends up being better because Walmart is too busy being chaotic. You know what you didn't see when you went to Target, you didn't see a proposal on aisle eight. You didn't see someone trying on clothes that do not fit them” - Josh Johnson “You've been working your whole life to not be a Walmart person. I, on the other hand, have always embraced the Walmart lifestyle..because when I try to become a Target person, I realize it requires too much drinking of wine and the overpaying for regular ass things.” - Dulcé Sloan It’s Target vs. Walmart this week on Hold Up with Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan and writer Josh Johnson. Original air date: December 1, 2022See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
46:5519/08/2023
Mile High Meltdowns: Air Travel Failures
From flight delays, to cancellations, to mid-flight fights, there is always chaos in sky. Desi Lydic and Roy Wood Jr. discuss air travel in America and the recent failures of the FAA. Trevor weighs in on flight attendants not being paid during boarding, and Ronny Chieng gives airlines advice on how to make flying a less miserable experience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19:0518/08/2023
The Best of Trevor’s Accents - Between The Scenes
Trevor speaks numerous languages and has a knack for accents. In these Between the Scenes, find out where Trevor's accent skills came from, why his German sounds like Hitler, what he think Trump speaking Arabic would sound like, and why he got in trouble with the French government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21:0017/08/2023
Eye on Georgia: Trump’s Election Interference
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted in Georgia over his efforts to interfere with the Presidential election. Trevor Noah and Desi Lydic cover how he bullied election officials and Republican Senator Lindsey Graham and Al Franken discuss the potential indictment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18:2616/08/2023
Trevor Noah Debates Tomi Lahren & Chris Christie
Trevor sat down with a slew of high-profile conservative guests during his time as host of The Daily Show. He interviewed Tomi Lahren who gave her take on the Black Lives Matter movement and explained why she lashed out against Colin for his national anthem protest. And GOP Presidential candidate Chris Christie opened up about his position on the border wall, and his private conversations with Donald Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22:1815/08/2023
Correspondent Spotlight: The Best of Steve Carell
Before his days playing Michael Scott in "The Office," Steve Carell was a beloved Daily Show correspondent. We've rounded up some of his most hilarious moments from sweet-talking his way onto John McCain's campaign bus, to reporting on the Iraq war, to his most notable segments like "Slimming down with Steve" and "Even Stevphen."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21:3414/08/2023
The NFL’s Lack of Black Head Coaches | Beyond the Scenes
The Rooney Rule came into effect in 2003 to increase the number of Black head coaches in the NFL. Brian Flores’ lawsuit against the league exposed how team owners don’t take this rule as seriously as they should. Host Roy Wood Jr. sits with CBS Mornings co-host, Nate Burleson, and former New York Jets coach, Collette V. Smith, to discuss the lack of diversity in the NFL’s head coaching positions and how the league can hold team owners accountable. Original air date: October 25, 2022See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
59:5813/08/2023
Gatorade vs. Powerade | Hold Up with Dulcé Sloan & Josh Johnson
“Because Gatorade has been tried and true and tested on real professional college athletes, you know that it has all of the things.” - Dulcé Sloan“Let me just let you know that Powerade got me where I am today, okay. It helped me from falling out on that field. ” - Josh JohnsonIt’s Gatorade vs. Powerade, the ultimate sports drink duel, this week on Hold Up with Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan and writer Josh Johnson. Original air date: March 9, 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
37:5812/08/2023
The Legends and Evolution of the Hip Hop Industry
2023 marks the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop, and the genre has seen so many changes over time. Daily Show correspondent, Roy Wood Jr, dissects the history of old-school hip hop. Also, DJ D-Nice and Grammy-winning rapper, Nas, discuss their impact on hip hop and their feelings about its evolution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23:5511/08/2023
The Impact of Female MCs
Women continue to make history in hip hop using their lyricism and stories. Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan explains how female MCs have made their mark in the industry and double standards they may face. Also, Mary J. Blige chats with Trevor about her documentary, "Mary J. Blige's: My Life' and what hip-hop means to her. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21:2310/08/2023
QAnon Karen: The Marjorie Taylor Greene Files
Get to know Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene: how she got to Congress, her ties to QAnon, her racist theories and her comments regarding...a Jewish space laser. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26:3809/08/2023
QAnon - If You Don't Know, Now You Know
Are Trump’s typos secret messages? Are Hillary Clinton, Tom Hanks and Oprah eating children to live longer? Here’s everything you need to know about the QAnon conspiracy theories. Also, Desi Lydic sits down with a former online conspiracy theorist to discuss the appeal of conspiracy groups to people across the political spectrum and the path to getting out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17:3508/08/2023
Correspondent Spotlight: The Best of Samantha Bee
Former 'Daily Show' corespondent Samantha Bee tackles an array of topics from; Sarah Palin supporters to advocates of Long Island’s secession. She also sheds a light on the so-called difficulties of being a man in America, investigates the theory that women disrupt combat-zone guy-namics, and shows the correct way to use your spouse for a public apology. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21:5807/08/2023
Who Is Florida Man? | Beyond the Scenes
What the f**k is up with Florida? Host (and former Florida resident) Roy Wood Jr. is joined by correspondent Desi Lydic, segment director Sebastian DiNatale, and local author Craig Pittman to break down what makes the Sunshine State so special when it comes to the eccentric local newsmakers that have come to be known as “Florida Man.” Original air date: November 2, 2021See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
44:1606/08/2023
Mountain Cabins vs. Beach Houses | Hold Up with Dulcé Sloan & Josh Johnson
“The reason that cabins are the best is because a “ cabin has the tranquility of nature.” - Josh Johnson “What about bears? There are way more animals that can attack you in the mountains, than can attack you in the ocean.” - Dulcé Sloan As a follow up to our debate on summer vs. winter, it’s mountain cabins vs. beach houses this week on Hold Up with Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan and writer Josh Johnson. Original air date: November 10, 2022See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
43:4005/08/2023
President Obama Aims to Inspire a New Generation in "A Promised Land"
On Barack Obama's birthday, we revisit Trevor's conversation with the former president to discuss his book. "A Promised Land," the Obama Foundation, and how he hopes to inspire the future change-makers of America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
32:5604/08/2023
Jordan Klepper Follows Trump Supporters to January 6
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted for his efforts to overturn the 2020 Presidential election. And in his Into the MAGAverse special, Jordan Klepper reflects on his year of on-location coverage aimed at better understanding the MAGA movement that lead to January 6th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
33:0603/08/2023
The Unraveling of Rudy Giuliani
How did Rudy Giuliani go from son of a small-time criminal to “America’s Mayor” to the best – and possibly last – friend Donald Trump ever had? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23:0502/08/2023
Project: Conspiracy
Kevin Matthew Kelp (a.k.a. Michael Kosta) investigates conspiracy theories including ice cream trucks and the secret weapon that is the ice cream jingle, are fruit stickers tracking fruit, or are they tracking...you?, and he goes undercover to reveal the truth behind the government’s biggest secret: the sewage system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14:1701/08/2023
Jessica Williams: The Republican Party Whisperer
Happy Birthday to one of the Daily Show's youngest correspondents! Jessica takes a deeper dive into the Republican Party and covers former presidential candidate Ben Carson, the increase of minorities in the GOP, and why former Bernie Sanders supporters plan to vote for Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21:1731/07/2023
Why Are States Loosening Child Labor Laws? I Beyond the Scenes
Recorded on April 26, 2023. Child labor violations are on the rise, while some states are trying to loosen child labor laws. Host Roy Wood Jr. sits down with investigative reporter for the New York Times, Hannah Dreier, and the Chief Programs Officer for Justice for Migrant Women, Norma Flores López, to discuss why the number of unaccompanied minors entering the United States has climbed since the pandemic, the types of unsafe working conditions these kids face, how the Department of Health and Human Services has failed to place them in safe environments, and what impact this has on children’s education, health, and overall sense of worth. Norma also recounts her time working in the fields as early as 9 years old.Original air date: May 9, 2023Beyond the Scenes is a podcast from The Daily Show. Listen to new episodes every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts, or watch at YouTube.com/TheDaily ShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
51:2530/07/2023
Chocolate vs. Vanilla I Hold Up with Dulcé Sloan & Josh Johnson
It’s their most contentious debate yet and it’ll get you more fired up than when Josh tried to say ketchup qualifies as tomato soup. Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan and writer Josh Johnson argue over their preferred staple flavor: chocolate or vanilla.Original air date: September 8, 2022Hold Up is a podcast from The Daily Show. Listen to new episodes every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts, or watch at YouTube.com/TheDailyShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
52:4929/07/2023
The Daily Show Podcast Universe Presents 'Podcast Today' & 'Crushing: A Success Podcast for Winners'
The Daily Show's Podcast Universe presents a parody of the genre. First, "Podcast Today" hosted by Desi Lydic, Michael Kosta, and Jaboukie Young-White who bring you the ultimate podcast - more ads, more housekeeping, and more plugs for live shows than you ever thought possible. And later, "Crushing" hosted by Ronny Chieng and featuring Roy Wood, Jr., will supply you with the knowledge, motivation, and vitamin supplements you need to become an epic one-man success machine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28:2928/07/2023
TDS Tries to Beat the Heat
We’re experiencing record-breaking temperatures this summer! Trevor Noah and Daily Show correspondents, Jaboukie-Young White and Dulcé Sloan cover heat waves happening in the United States and Europe, and break down the global effects of climate change.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20:1827/07/2023
Cruz Control: The Ted Cruz Files
Who is Ted Cruz? Texas Senatior, former Presidential hopeful, and Cancun vacation taker. Find out why even Ted Cruz's own Republican party can't stand him and how Ted Cruz got to be Ted Cruz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28:5426/07/2023
America's Top Female Journalists Discuss Their Craft
The Daily Show may be fake news, but it has hosted plenty of real news greats, including Christiane Amanpour, Soledad O’Brien, and Dorothy Butler Gilliam. These journalists discuss standing up for the truth, the state of democracy, what it's like to be a Black reporter in America, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30:2725/07/2023