The Daily Show: Ears Edition

Jon Stewart checks in on the state of democracy after Trump considers an unconstitutional third term in office, then takes a look at how all the national security officials involved in Signalgate have managed to skirt any accountability and keep their jobs, all while thousands of hard-working government employees lose theirs in DOGE layoffs.

Oren Cass, chief economist at American Compass, who writes the “Understanding America” newsletter, sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss conservative economic policies of the New Right, which will be outlined in his forthcoming book, “The New Conservatives.” Cass describes a conservative shift from faith in markets, using tariffs as incentives to pursue profit that supports society, how livable wages are the key to a strong economy, and the U.S.’s ideal economic and security alliance that includes balanced trade, owning defense burdens, and keeping China out.

Make sure your OPSEC is clean with this look back at The Daily Show's coverage of security leaks and classified document scandals. 

Jon Stewart sneaks a peek at the biggest, best leak ever from Wikileaks, then checks his inbox and finds out that Hillary Clinton once had a private email server. Jon checks in with Aasif Mandvi to unpack another Wikileaks intelligence dump via Julian Assange. Trevor Noah listens in as Trump whispers in Russia's ear, then links up with the White House plumber (Michael Kosta) to discuss the toilets clogged with state secrets. Trevor reports on the FBI raid on Trump's residence hunting for classified documents, then turns to Desi Lydic to Foxsplain why it isn't an issue. Finally, Leslie Jones reports on Biden joining the club of classified document hoarders. 

Get out from behind the desk with some of the best of Desi in the field 

Investigate the Yelp protection racket and the truth behind daylight saving time. Then take off for a potential mission to Mars scam, and make a hard swamp landing to uncover the origins of the infamous Florida Man.

Baseball's back! Celebrate opening day with The Daily Show's coverage of past times in America's pastime. 

Jon Stewart talks his beloved Mets ripping out his heart, imagines Mr. Met firing their manager and takes a look at politicians pulling the local team flip-flop. Jon discusses anti-immigration implications of an Arizona  All-Star Game with Al Madrigal. Mets legend Mookie Wilson sits down with Jon to talk about legacy. Roy Wood Jr. flies straight back to the studio after watching the Cubs win the World Series. Ronny Chieng joins Roy to argue the merits of baseball. Trevor Noah reports on Aaron Judge's record breaking home run, and talks their latest lockout.

Ronny Chieng covers the upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court election, including Elon Musk’s $20 million intervention in Republican Brad Schimel’s campaign, attack ads against the wrong Susan Crawford, and alternating pro-pedophilia smear campaigns. Plus, Grace Kuhlenschmidt sees how billionaires are turning elections into games.

Ronny Chieng on JD and Usha Vance’s big trip to Greenland, where native protestors are chanting "MAGA: Make America Go Away."

Bill Murray sits down to discuss his latest film, “The Friend,” as well as his legendary career in TV and film. Murray talks about his philosophy of trying to stay in the moment, why he moved to France with his family after starring in a string of comedy blockbusters like “Ghostbusters,” his pivot to working with independent filmmakers like Wes Anderson, Jim Jarmusch, and Sofia Coppola, and what he gained from being a part of comedy institutions at The Second City and “Saturday Night Live.” He also praises Naomi Watts’s performance in “The Friend,” and the extraordinary Great Dane who is so good in the film, people speculate it’s AI.