Ronny Chieng and Jordan Klepper question just how "courageous" Speaker Mike Johnson is for finally allowing a Ukraine aid bill through the House, Pete Buttigieg forces airlines to pay back disappointed passengers, and Grace Kuhlenschmidt weighs in on teachers being allowed to carry guns in Tennessee. The great turf wars between tennis and pickleball players comes to a head as Michael Kosta recruits former pro and sports commentator Patrick McEnroe to narrate an epic pickleball showdown. Plus, Rep. Andy Kim, of New Jersey?s 3rd District, chats with Ronny and Jordan about his Senate run and Asian-American representation in politics and how America can solidify its role in the 21st century amidst growing neo-isolationism.

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Jordan Klepper and Ronny Chieng tackle Jesse Watters labeling Trump being forced to sit in a courtroom for eight hours a day as cruel and unusual punishment and Joe Biden's controversial claim that his uncle was eaten by "cannibals" in New Guinea. Plus, Desi Lydic gives live updates on Trump's endless string of gag order hearings. In today's world, you need a car where you can sit in the front seat and record yourself going on an unhinged rant. That's where Rant-A-Car comes in. You provide the rant, we'll provide the car. Also, Stephanie Kelton, bestselling author of ?The Deficit Myth? and professor of economics and public policy, talks to Jordan and Ronny about changing our understanding of government spending through MMT, or Modern Money Theory. She also explains how the national deficit is not a number to be fearful of, but can be put to good use, and how government finance is far more flexible than you might think.

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Jon Stewart weighs in on the media?s overblown coverage of Trump?s criminal trial, from sketch-artist interviews to following his motorcade via helicopter, and how the airtime contradicts their stated goal to give him less airtime. Plus, Daily Show alum Jessica Williams surprises us with some joyful benefits of following the Trump trial story. Also, esteemed author, Salman Rushdie speaks with Jon about his memoir, ?Knife,? recounting his brush with death, along with the subsequent journey of healing and the fight for free expression currently happening in the United States.

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Recorded Thursday, April 18th. Jordan Klepper is joined by Supervising Producer, Ian Berger, and Segment Director, Zach Golden, to take us behind the scenes of Donald Trump?s Criminal hush money trial in New York. They discuss how they prepared for this shoot given Trump?s promise of ?all hell [breaking] loose? and how they pivoted when they found there was actually more media than MAGA supporters. Plus, Klepper and team talk about running into Andrew Giuliani and the one MAGA supporter who was not just proud of her January 6th attendance, but plugged her appearance on America?s Most Wanted. 

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Dulcé Sloan sits down with actor and adventure enthusiast, Orlando Bloom, to discuss his new Peacock show, "Orlando Bloom: To The Edge" and his spirtual journey through making the show. Plus, Dulcé chats with country singer-songwriter, Brittney Spencer, about her debut album, "My Stupid LIfe," her experience covering "Blackbird" for Beyoncé's latest country album, and how the DIxie Chicks and Taylor Swift influenced her decision to be a country music writer and performer. 

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Jon Stewart kicks off the week with coverage on Iran's attack on Israel and Israel's plan to strike back. He also discusses the start Donald Trump's criminal trial. Plus, Dulcé Sloan covers jury selection for Trump's trial, Red Lobster filing for bankruptcy, and how Nike's new Team USA women's track uniforms are a little too revealing.

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Dulcé Sloan reports on the latest Capitol Hill drama, where Marjorie Taylor Greene is waging a war against Speaker Mike Johnson, and Trump is asking Republican candidates for a cut of their campaign funds. Plus, intense media coverage of Trump?s New York criminal trial just cost the court a juror and Troy Iwata weighs in on privacy concerns. Josh Johnson also sits down with a tax expert to learn the tips and tricks rich people use to avoid paying taxes. Whether it?s starting a church, giving charity, owning property, or evaluating his self-made art collection, Josh weighs all options including death to lighten his 2024 tax load. And country singer-songwriter, Brittney Spencer, joins Dulcé for her first late-night interview to discuss how her debut album ?My Stupid Life? is an invitation for everyone to love country music, the excitement of being a Black woman in country music at this moment, and what it was like to be featured on Beyoncé?s cover of ?Blackbird.?

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Dulcé Sloan takes on Nike?s skimpy design for Team USA?s women?s track and field Olympians, Endless Shrimp comes to an end as Red Lobster considers bankruptcy, and Donald Trump visits a bodega in NYC as jury selection makes headway. Plus, Josh Johnson tries to wiggle his way into stardom by being selected for Trump?s jury. Then, Dulcé has been watching white people drink wine and pretend to know what a "tannin" is for decades. But what about Black people who also want to get wine drunk on a weekday and call it a book club? Dulcé learns all about wine appreciation and breaking the stemmed-glass ceiling of this exclusive industry from a Black-owned wine tour business in Atlanta. And actor and adventure enthusiast, Orlando Bloom, chats with Dulcé about his new docuseries ?Orlando Bloom: To the Edge,? where he pushed himself to the limits in attempts to master wingsuiting, free diving, and rock climbing. They discuss how the experience helped him stay present, the spiritual journey he embarked on, and what it was like portraying himself on-camera.

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Dulcé Sloan kicks off her hosting week with difficult jury selection for Trump's criminal hush money trial and his long list of excuses for getting out of his court dates. Plus, Jordan Klepper Fingers the Pulse outside of the New York County Criminal Court, where a jury of Trump's supporters have already rendered their verdicts. In the latest In My Opinion, John Leguizamo is fired up about the Latino vote and their surprising sway toward Donald Trump, despite Biden?s outreach and policies on immigration. He breaks down the priority issues of inflation and Trump?s deceptions on how much he truly cares about the Latino community. And Mayan Lopez, co-creator, writer, and star of the NBC sitcom ?Lopez vs. Lopez,? talks to Dulcé about the responsibility of being the only Latino-centered sitcom on TV right now. She discusses making her own name in comedy while working with her dad, playing a fictionalized version of herself, and using the show to have difficult conversations about family and identity.

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Jon Stewart unpacks Iran launching missiles at Israel and resident Civil War historian Donald Trump claiming to be the solution. Plus, with Trump?s criminal trial beginning, Desi Lydic, Ronny Chieng, and Josh Johnson go head-to-head to decide which persecuted martyr he resembles most. Then, White House and National Security Correspondent, David E. Sanger, joins Jon to discuss his latest book, ?New Cold Wars.? Sanger details how America?s ?arrogance? in the decades after the Cold War led to underestimating Russia?s imperialistic plans, including its invasion of Ukraine, and how a similar pattern is unfolding with China. They also discuss how America?s foreign policy track record might impact its role in simultaneous ?new cold wars? with Russia and China.

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The Daily Show's top Tax Day coverage over the years including Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and Ronny Chieng on America's most annoying holiday. From 2014, Jon Stewart covers the IRS having difficulty finding the proper documentation that it needs to end the government's scrutiny of the organization. And looking back to 2001, Mr. Money, Stephen Colbert, hates paying taxes and shows how to lie on a tax form. Plus, Ronny Chieng's 2023 look at the bizarre and uniquely complicated way America handles the process of filing taxes.

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Michael Kosta sits down with award-winning director and writer, Alex Garland, to discuss his new film, "Civil War," his intentions for inspiring conversation amongst viewers, and journalism's importance to America's checks and balances system. Also, best-selling author, Hanif Abdurraqib, joins Michael to discuss his latest book "There's Always This Year," the parallels between his life and basketball, and his views on re-framing how we look at aging. 

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Jon Stewart calls out America for abandoning its values in its support of Israel and Ronny Chieng and Grace Kuhlenschmidt check in with Jon from the 2024 eclipse's path of totality. Plus, Michael Kosta covers the aftermath of the solar eclipse, how a guilty verdict against the parents of a Michigan school shooter set a new gun violence precedent, and President Biden's new student debt forgiveness plan.

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Michael Kosta reports on the fallout from Arizona?s nearly complete abortion ban, sending the GOP into scramble mode. Plus, Jordan Klepper joins Kosta for an enlightening new segment, ?Men Talk About Abortion.? Also, are you a politician afraid of going viral for falling down the stairs? Worry no more! Stair Sherpa is the only app where you can request a beefy man in your area to carry you safely up and down any staircase. Nothing embarrassing about this! And cultural critic, poet, and best-selling author Hanif Abdurraqib joins Michael Kosta to discuss his new book ?There?s Always This Year? and how the game of basketball can illuminate our understanding of time, urgency, and mortality. Abdurraqib reflects on turning 40, how to reframe aging, the kind of ascension we should strive for, and how to utilize nostalgia as a tool for improvement.

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Michael Kosta tackles the Biden administration?s new standard for limiting so-called ?forever chemicals? in drinking water, the USPS's announcement to raise the price of postage stamps, and Democrats' call for Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor to retire. Plus, Troy Iwata joins to offer up some youthful options as her replacement. And the Grammy Award-winning band Vampire Weekend, Ezra Koenig, Chris Baio, and Chris Tomson, discusses the story behind the cover of their new album, ?Only God Was Above Us,? being an iconic NYC band living in LA, and what inspired their podcast, ?Vampire Campfire.?

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Michael Kosta reports on the aftermath of the solar eclipse as Google searches for ?my eyes hurt? skyrocket. Plus, a new legal precedent is set by a verdict in Michigan, which found a school shooter?s parents guilty. Also, President Biden makes his appeal to young voters with a new student loan debt forgiveness plan, and Josh Johnson weighs in on just how much cash it will take to sell the idea to young people. Donald Trump is also changing his tune on abortion yet again, this time to attract voters in the 2024 election, while Arizona is turning to abortion laws from the 1860s. And Award-winning director and writer, Alex Garland, sits down with Michael Kosta to discuss his new dystopian thriller ?Civil War.? Garland talks about his intention to inspire conversation, why he chose to set the film in America, and the importance of journalism in a system of checks and balances.

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Jon Stewart checks in on the war in Gaza and interrogates how America's purported values stack up against its support of Israel. Plus, Ronny Chieng and Grace Kuhlenschmidt report from the eclipse's path of totality with startlingly different reports. And CNN Chief International Anchor, Christiane Amanpour, sits down with Jon to discuss the unprecedented difficulty in covering the war in Gaza, the squashed Middle East peace process of the 1990s, and Muslim countries abandoning Palestinians. Christiane also discusses showcasing diverse viewpoints and opinions on her show, ?The Amanpour Hour,? including one Israeli woman who told her, ?We must make friends with our enemies, otherwise we will keep dying.?

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In this podcast exclusive, Daily Show contributor Charlamagne tha God and Daily Show writer Ashton Womack discuss Charlamagne's issues with corporate America's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives, how conservatives have hijacked DEI, and the need for true leadership and change in the Black community. Plus, Clarlamagne unpacks what it was like to work with Jon Stewart and the inspiration he gave him for this piece.

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Desi Lydic sits down with Texas?s 2nd District Representative Colin Allred to discuss his campaign for Senate seat against Ted Cruz, his plans for restoring women's reproductive rights, and the importance of paternity leave. Also, executive producers and writers, Sebastian Junger and Ken Harbaugh, join Desi to talk about their award-winning documentary film, ?Against All Enemies.? They chat about the dangers of U.S. veterans joining domestic terrorist groups, how some January 6th participants were also former veterans, and how members of these groups tend to have a desire for combat that they may not have seen during their time in service.

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Jon Stewart covers how AI's plans to make our lives easier will actually lead us to a world that limits the need for human labor. Plus, Desi Lydic tracks Truth Social's 21% drop in stocks, Florida's new abortion limits, and how the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament is bringing more fans to the sport.

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Desi Lydic unpacks Trump's attempt to change Nebraska's electoral vote system, why the New York Marathon is pissed at the MTA, and the upcoming solar eclipse. And Ronny Chieng and Jordan Klepper have a good old fashioned moon versus sun debate. And welcome to Trump elementary, the most prestigious educational institution of all-time, taught by the smartest man alive. From science and geography to math and Spanish, Donald Trump teaches your child everything they need to know. Plus, Sebastian Junger and Ken Harbaugh, executive producers and writers of the award-winning documentary film, ?Against All Enemies,? sit down with Desi Lydic to discuss the wave of veterans joining extremist groups. Particularly popular for offering a sense of purpose and mission, they examine the danger of trained veterans participating in January 6th, domestic terrorist groups under the cover of political parties, and Trump?s blatant disrespect for veterans.

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Desi Lydic breaks down why Donald Trump and Fox News conservatives are losing their minds over Easter falling on the same day as Trans Visibility Day, and Michael Kosta finds a way to spin the negative news cycle into a win-win for both holidays. And what does the Baltimore Bridge collapse have to do with diversity, equity, and inclusion? Charlamagne tha God breaks down the weaponization of DEI to undermine minorities in earned positions, and how corporate America has used it as a band-aid for racism. Plus, actress Alison Brie stops by to discuss the mystery and dysfunctional family dynamics in her new Peacock series ?Apples Never Fall,? how working with so many talented women on ?GLOW? inspired her to do more behind the camera, and what it was like working so closely with her husband Dave Franco on ?Together,? a horror film about a codependent couple.

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Desi Lydic dives into Trump?s billion-dollar loss on Truth Social, the future of abortion in Florida following two major rulings, and how the media can't stop talking about what a moment women?s basketball is having. Plus, Josh Johnson and Desi try to decipher what happened at the three-point line when North Carolina took on Texas. And New York City has lost millions of dollars thanks to ghost plates, a new way of obstructing your license plate to avoid ticketing. Michael Kosta teams up with the city?s most infamous ghost (plate) buster to expose drivers and even cops who have employed this innovative method in the newest Thank Me Later. Plus, Representative Colin Allred of Texas?s 32nd District sits down with Desi Lydic to discuss running for Senate against Ted Cruz, his plans to protect and restore women?s reproductive rights, the importance of paternity leave, and what?s at stake in the upcoming election.

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Jon Stewart tackles the AI revolution and how its creators are promising a better future while building technology to make human workers obsolete. Plus, Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan joins Jon Stewart to discuss her work with the ?small but mighty? government agency in protecting Americans against unfair business practices. They discuss the agency?s antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, successes within the healthcare industry, and if there?s an arms race between tech companies to wield control over artificial intelligence.

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In this podcast exclusive, Daily Show contributor Leslie Jones and comedian Lenny Marcus discuss what's at stake this election and why people should head to the polls even if they don't love either candidate. Plus, Leslie unpacks the difference between an entertainer and a politician, and why she would never run for political office. 

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Jordan Klepper sits with CNN anchor, chief national security analyst, and bestselling author, Jim Sciutto, to discuss his new book "The Return of Great Powers: Russia, China, and the Next World War." Plus, NOTUS Investigative reporter, Byron Tau, joins Jordan to talk about his new book, "Means of Control." They chat about how technology companies house our data and Tau offers tips that anyone can use to limit the amount personal information we give to these companies.

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Jon Stewart tackles Donald Trump's deadline to pay his $450 million bond and the myth being floated by right-wing media that Trump's tax fraud was a "victimless" crime. Plus, Jordan Klepper tackles Trump's new branded bibles, how right-wing media blamed the Baltimore Bridge Collapse on DEI, and Florida's social media ban. 

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Jordan Klepper covers Biden's star-studded fundraiser at Radio City Music Hall, crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried's prison sentencing, and the new congestion pricing that is enraging New Yorkers, except for Grace Kuhlenschmidt, who has a foolproof plan for avoiding any traffic fees. Daily Show contributor Leslie Jones returns for a new installment of "In My Opinion," where she tries to implore America not to make the catastrophic decision of electing Donald Trump. Plus, Music legend Huey Lewis sits down with Jordan Klepper to discuss his new Broadway musical ?The Heart of Rock and Roll,? being part of the career defining ?We Are the World,? fumbling through producing his own music videos, and deciding which iconic records from 1984 he would F**k, Marry, or Kill.

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Jordan Klepper reports on Ronna McDaniel?s short-lived stint at NBC News and the key question it raises: How should America deal with the people who denied the results of the 2020 election and stormed the Capitol on January 6th, 2021? Plus, Michael Kosta travels to Oakland, where RFK Jr. finally announces mega-donor tech billionaire and surfer Nicole Shanahan as his VP pick. But Jr.'s supporters seem just as unsure about Shanahan as they are about vaccines. Also, Jordan sits with NOTUS investigative reporter, Byron Tau, to talk about his new book, ?Means of Control,? which explores the culture of surveillance created through a mass market of user data to track and target people for advertising and, in some cases, more nefarious purposes. Tau also offers basic steps anyone can take to reclaim some privacy and protect their information.

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Jordan Klepper tackles Trump?s new branded Bibles and how right-wing media is rushing to blame the Baltimore bridge collapse on Democratic policy. Plus, Josh Johnson weighs in on Florida?s social media ban for children under 14, and what this means for the rising generation of schoolyard bullies. The Supreme Court?s latest abortion pill ruling exposes the Republican?s struggle to secure female voters while taking their rights away. Jordan Klepper dives into the GOP?s woman problem, and how they plan to win them back. Also, CNN anchor, chief national security analyst, and bestselling author, Jim Sciutto, joins Jordan Klepper to discuss his new book ?The Return of Great Powers.? They discuss the importance of communication with Russia and China, the crisis of education on supporting NATO, and how we can learn from history to avoid a nuclear world war.

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Jon Stewart examines Donald Trump's deadline to come up with the $454 million bond in his civil fraud case, and deconstructs investment talking heads like Kevin O'Leary calling Trump's actions a "victimless crime." Plus, Gary Clark Jr. sits down with Jon to discuss his new album ?JPEG RAW." He opens up about his candid new song ?Habits,? collaborating with Stevie Wonder and George Clinton, and how time spent alone gave him the freedom to branch out musically.

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In this podcast exclusive, the newest Daily Show Correspondent Josh Johnson and Daily Show writer Devin Delliquanti discuss what it's been like for Josh to transition from writer to correspondent, what the process was like for his first desk piece covering cookie monster and shrinkflation, and what it was like being roasted by a seventh grader for his first field piece. Josh also talks about the moments in his career that have humbled him and what he learned from touring with Trevor Noah.

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Jon Stewart recounts one of his most profound interviews with former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf, and the unique precautions he had to take because of it. During the interview, Jon offers President Pervez Musharraf some tea and a Twinkie and then checks in with Stephen Colbert about the guest that made security insane at Colbert Report.

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Ronny Chieng chats with historian and bestselling author, Yuval Noah Harai, to discuss his new children's book called, "Unstoppable Us, Vol. 2: Why the World Isn't Fair." He shares with Ronny how evolutionary history helps explain children's behaviors, such as calling their moms if there's a monster under their bed or eating a bunch of sweets at once. Plus, Journalist and author Jane Marie sits down with Michael Kosta and Desi Lydic to discuss her new book ?Selling the Dream,? which dives into the world of Multi-Level Marketing. They go deep into the allures of MLMs, the top-down recruitment system, how they prey on the underpaid women?s American dream, and the difficulty the FTC has in combating them.

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Jonathan Blitzer, staff writer at the New Yorker, joins Jon Stewart to discuss his book "Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here" and how varying political dynamics halt the progress of immigration reform in the United States. Then, Harvard University professor Steven Levitsky, co-author of the bestsellers ?Tyranny of the Minority? and "How Democracies Die," joins Jon to talk about how the Founding Fathers shaped elected democracy through improvisation, the challenge of constitutional reform, and the importance of improving and evolving democratic institutions.

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Jon Stewart sits with The Intercept's Murtaza Hussain & The Atlantic's Yair Rosenberg to hear their thoughts on a path to peace for Israel and Palestine. The journalists dissect the United State's involvement in the Middle East and also touch on how they retain a strong friendship even when their opinions don't align. 

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Jordan Klepper interviews bestselling author and Bloomberg Businessweek National Correspondent, Joshua Green. They talk about his latest book, "The Rebels," which highlights economic populists' effects on the democratic party and how Biden's progressive economic progress could help sway the 2024 election. Also, Jordan sits with actress, Lashana Lynch, to discuss her role as Rita Marley in "One Love" and what it felt like to meet the real Rita in person prior to filming.

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Jon Stewart sits with Zanny Minton Beddoes, editor-in-chief of The Economist. They discuss President Biden's second term potential, Trump's lack of knowledge on NATO, and how both candidate's old age should keep them from running for president. Plus, Melissa Murray and Kate Shaw, co-hosts of the "Strict Scrutiny" podcast, join Jon to talk about how the justice system has been handling Trump's cases and the likelihood of him standing trial in the January 6th hearings. 

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In this podcast exclusive, Desi Lydic sits with one of the newest news team members, Troy Iwata to discuss how they met on set of the movie 'Space Cadet,' their Daily Show audition process, how they crafted their Daily Show persona, and the sense of responsibility they feel to viewers. Plus, they reveal which famous Daily Show correspondent created a ten point list for how to shoot a successful field piece.

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Tony Award-winning actor, comedian, and star of the new film ?The American Society of Magical Negroes? David Alan Grier stops by to discuss how his latest project satirizes the ?magical negro? trope in film and TV and his experience auditioning for those types of roles in Hollywood. Plus, Tony Award-winning actor and singer Renée Elise Goldsberry, who stars in the comedy series "Girls5eva" stops by to give a peek at what Season 3 has in store and how her music career is coming full circle with her debut album release later this year.

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Jon Stewart covers Biden's State of the Union address, Sen. Katie Britt?s disastrous GOP kitchen rebuttal, and Republicans' claim that they are more American than non-Republicans because of their love of the Constitution, while also embracing Trump as dictator. Also, Desi Lydic and Michael Kosta cover RFK Jr. shortlisting Aaron Rodgers as his VP pick and the House passing a bill to ban TikTok.

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Desi Lydic and Michael Kosta dive into Elon Musk taking his ball and going home after his interview with Don Lemon, Donald Trump painting himself as the "loneliest" president in history, and Boeing adding another airplane malfunction to the list. Plus, the Best F**kin' News Team cover's Russia's presidential "election." Kosta and Desi also report on the hottest new Florida travel destination: Fort Lauderdale, where things are getting so wild, kids are considering careers in law enforcement. Plus, Tony Award-winning actor and singer Renée Elise Goldsberry, who stars in the comedy series "Girls5eva" on Netflix, stops by to give a peek at what Season 3 has in store, share how the characters inspire her to keep dreaming and aspiring at any age, and how her music career is coming full circle with her debut album release later this year.

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Desi Lydic and Michael Kosta weigh in on RFK Jr. shortlisting Aaron Rodgers as his VP pick, South Dakota governor Kristy Noem doing sponcon for a Texas dentist, and Ronny Chieng calls on America to step up its misinformation game after the House passed a bill to ban TikTok. Plus, from Elon Musk's anti-woke AI fail, to altered images of historical figures, Lewis Black has the solutions in the latest Back in Black. And Tony Award-winning actor, comedian, and star of the new film ?The American Society of Magical Negroes? David Alan Grier stops by to discuss how his latest project satirizes the ?magical negro? trope in film and TV, his experience auditioning for those types of roles in Hollywood, and the enduring legacy of ?In Living Color.?

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Desi Lydic and Michael Kosta celebrate Equal Pay Day and cover Lara Trump getting a job at the RNC with references from God and Donald Trump (in that order). Plus, after Special Counsel Robert Hur cites Biden's memory lapses during a five-hour testimony as proof that he's not mentally fit, Desi and Kosta attempt to paint a full picture with some Biden Testimony Theater. They also unpack the conspiracy theories around Kate Middleton?s whereabouts after the royal family?s photoshop flub. Plus, royal watcher Grace Kuhlenschmidt weighs in with updated photos of the missing Princess. Later, journalist and author, Jane Marie, discusses her new book ?Selling the Dream,? which dives into the world of Multi-Level Marketing. She goes deep into the allures of MLMs, the top-down recruitment system, how they prey on underpaid women?s American dream, and the difficulty the FTC has in combatting them.

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Jon Stewart unpacks Biden?s fired-up State of the Union and Sen. Katie Britt?s disastrous GOP kitchen rebuttal, then calls bulls**t on conservatives branding themselves the party of ?true American patriots? and wrapping themselves in the Constitution, while their leader Trump's rhetoric sounds more like that of an undemocratic king. And Harvard University professor Steven Levitsky, co-author of the bestsellers ?Tyranny of the Minority? and "How Democracies Die," joins Jon to talk about how the Founding Fathers shaped elected democracy through improvisation, the challenge of constitutional reform, and the importance of improving and evolving democratic institutions.

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In this podcast exclusive, Daily Show Correspondent Michael Kosta and Segment Director Sebatian Ischer discuss their trip to Eagle Pass, Texas and whether the media's narrative around the border crisis is accurate, how Michael Kosta tries to find the funny when dealing with complex issues, how local residents are being impacted by the militarization at the border, and how conservatives are exploiting this issue. 

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Comedian and actor, Chelsea Peretti, joins Ronny Chieng to discuss her directorial debut in her new film "First Time Female Director" and the challenges that come with making a movie. And actor and comedian, Awkwafina & Ronny Chieng flip roles in their chat about ?Kung Fu Panda 4.?

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Jon Stewart covers Biden and Trump's trips to the Mexican border, the GOP's fear tactics, and the Democrats struggle to deliver on their values. Also, Ronny Chieng discusses Nikki Haley dropping out of the presidential race, Mitch McConnell's endorsement of Trump, and Jason Palmer winning the American Samoa primary. 

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Ronny Chieng dives into the CDC?s decision to drop COVID isolation guidelines, how the U.S. dodged blockades they funded to aid Gaza, and the TSA?s plan to make airport security even more annoying with self-service checkpoints. Plus, Troy Iwata reports from the New York subway system, where National Guards are conducting bag checks for some reason? And Eagle Pass, Texas has become the epicenter of the national immigration debate, but who are the real "invaders" of this community? Michael Kosta talks to residents of Eagle Pass who have had it with the right-wing media, politicians, and fearmongering Trump supporters taking over their town and jacking up their hotel prices. Plus, actor and comedian Awkwafina stops by to talk with her friend Ronny Chieng about the projects they?ve worked on together, including her latest film ?Kung Fu Panda 4,? what it was like working with Jack Black, and her family?s place in the culinary history of Queens. Ronny even gives Awkwafina the chance to interview HIM about his iconic role as ?Fish? in ?Kung Fu Panda 4.?

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Ronny Chieng reports on Super Tuesday, including Nikki Haley?s decision to drop out of the Republican race, Mitch McConnell endorsing Trump, and drama in American Samoa, where Democrats opted for the relatively unknown Jason Palmer over President Biden. Plus, Michael Kosta and Grace Kuhlenschmidt check in with updates on the uncommitted primary voters. And Ronny Chieng investigates the GOP's newest player, and explains how Trump has become a trailblazer for insanity in the Republican party. Plus, comedian and actor Chelsea Peretti stops by to chat about her directorial debut, the appropriately titled ?First Time Female Director.? They discuss their bond as comics, the film premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival, and the most challenging parts of making a movie.

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