The Daily Show: Ears Edition

Trump in Epstein Files "a Million Times" & Lutnick Admits Lunch with Epstein | Tim Blake Nelson

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Feb 11, 2026
Tim Blake Nelson, actor, filmmaker, and author of the novel Superhero, discusses his film career and what inspired his book. He talks about movie sets as microcosms of society. He explores why America loves superhero narratives and defends the artistic merit of blockbuster superhero films.
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INSIGHT

Trump Dominates Epstein Files

  • Jordan Klepper highlights that Donald Trump's name reportedly appears over a million times in the unredacted Epstein files.
  • He suggests the files increasingly read like "The Trump Files featuring Jeffrey Epstein."
ANECDOTE

Lutnick's 'One And Done' Lunch

  • Howard Lutnick first said he would never see Jeffrey Epstein again, then later admitted to having lunch with him on Epstein's island during a family trip.
  • Jordan Klepper mocks Lutnick's defense that he left with all his children and nannies.
INSIGHT

Paleontology Tainted By Associations

  • Released emails show paleontologist Jack Horner thanked Epstein and the "girls" for hosting him at Epstein's New Mexico ranch.
  • Klepper raises concern about reputational damage to paleontology from these associations.
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