The Daily Show: Ears Edition Trump Axes Kristi Noem & Hegseth Strong-Arms "Too-Woke" Boy Scouts | Mychal Threets
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Mar 6, 2026 
Grace Kuhlenschmidt, field reporter exploring car-free Cul-de Tempe and 15-minute city controversies. Mychal Threets, librarian and new Reading Rainbow host who wrote I’m So Happy You’re Here. They investigate walkable neighborhoods, conspiracy claims, surveillance fears, and the joy and mental-health role of libraries.
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RFK Jr. Targets Coffee Chains Over Sugar
- RFK Jr. targeted sugary beverages at Dunkin' and Starbucks, highlighting his inconsistency on data and health topics.
- Kosta contrasts RFK's call for safety data on sugary drinks with his vaccine skepticism to underscore hypocrisy.
Defense Secretary Pressures Scouts To Drop DEI
- Pete Hegseth used his Defense Secretary role to pressure Scouting America to remove DEI content.
- The administration threatened to revoke longstanding military support, and Scouting America promptly discontinued the citizen-in-society merit badge.
Klepper Wears Scout Uniform To Satirize Changes
- Jordan Klepper donned an old Boy Scout uniform to satirically celebrate restored masculinity.
- He mocked Hegseth's proposed badges like "three times divorced" and the "Bros Before Hoes" badge while playing up performative toughness.
