The Daily Show: Ears Edition

Annie Leibovitz, renowned portrait photographer behind iconic magazine covers, talks about her career and her book Women. She recalls photographing famous pregnant subjects and Michelle Obama. She explains her research-driven, psychological approach to revealing people and presents projects that contrast staged versus authentic selves.

They lampoon claims of secret Iran negotiations and debate a halted threat to Iranian power plants. They dissect chaotic airport scenes and why ICE agents at terminals are not solving TSA backlogs. Political funding fights and odd White House moments, including a humanoid robot and startling celebrity anecdotes, get satirical treatment.

Eiza González, actor who crossed over from Mexican stardom to Hollywood, talks about her new comedy role and playing a quirky femme fatale. She discusses diving into comedy, working with Vince Vaughn and James Marsden, and what it meant to represent her culture after immigrating to the U.S.

The Kid Mero, comedian and Hot 97 morning host, talks New York radio, wild callers, Timberland tips, and advocacy with Covenant House. Desi Lydic, comedian and political correspondent, skewers politicians’ cringey social media and pod moves and urges authentic outreach to Gen Z. The conversation zips between radio culture and political media misfires.

Sterling K. Brown, Emmy-winning and Oscar‑nominated actor and executive producer of Paradise, discusses his craft and why he acts to "entertain, educate, and edify." Short, lively conversations cover his bunker picks, the origin of his signature braid, his process for finding characters, and a playful mini roast.

Jake Sullivan, former U.S. National Security Advisor and Harvard Kennedy School professor, brings insider experience on Iran and nuclear negotiations. He recounts secret talks, debates whether recent U.S. claims of contact were real, and explains how military strikes affect but do not eliminate nuclear programs. They also spotlight the chaos of using ICE at airports amid a shutdown.

Randall Otis, a Daily Show writer who co-hosts this precap, joins Josh Johnson to tackle current political chaos. They break down airport turmoil from the shutdown and the threat of ICE at airports. They scrutinize claims of 'winning' in the Iran conflict and preview the SAVE America Act's political fallout. They end with a playful case for reviving April Fool's Day.

Michael B. Jordan, actor/producer known for Creed and action roles, talks training, stunts, and directing ambitions. Ryan Coogler, director/writer behind Creed, shares his inspirations and filmmaking roots. Ethan Hawke, actor/writer/director noted for Blue Moon, sits for a long interview about his recent work. They cover filmmaking origins, performance transformation, and behind-the-scenes processes.

They break down Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz and what that means for global oil flows. Rising gas and jet fuel prices and the risk of recession come into focus. Political pressure on media coverage and chaotic GOP infighting get sharp attention. A surprising defamation victory by Afroman provides an unexpected legal twist.

Rebecca Traister, bestselling writer on gender and politics, discusses her book Angry Girls Will Get Us Through. She explores the constructive power of anger in social movements. Short, sharp takes cover forgotten activists, sustaining long-term organizing, and the difference between authentic outrage and performative rage.