The Daily Show: Ears Edition

Grace Kuhlenschmidt, on-location Washington correspondent covering the president’s construction spree. Ms. Pat, comedian and co-creator of The Ms. Pat Show, on her creative journey. They talk Trump's merch and tone, his dismissal of questions about Epstein files, plans for a giant arch and D.C. renovations, and Ms. Pat’s TV battles, authenticity fights, and personal resilience.

Paul Rosolie, Amazon rainforest conservationist, wildlife filmmaker, and author of Jungle Keeper. He shares wild field stories, including an anaconda encounter and meeting a previously uncontacted tribe. He explains why ancient Amazon trees matter, describes drivers of deforestation, and outlines how his group partners with indigenous communities to protect the forest.

Heather Ann Thompson, historian and Pulitzer Prize–winning author of work on criminal justice, discusses her book Fear and Fury. She recounts the Bernie Goetz subway shootings and how media and 1980s politics lionized vigilante violence. They trace links between that era’s white rage, policy shifts, and the political terrain that helped normalize tough-on-crime politics.

Kat Radley, a Daily Show writer known for sharp comedic takes, joins Michael Kosta to riff on the week’s wild news. They unpack Trump’s $1,000 newborn accounts and question the optics. They debate reports of social platforms suppressing anti-ICE content and track recent FBI actions. They also preview a scandal-tinged Winter Olympics and an incoming government shutdown.

Salman Rushdie, acclaimed novelist briefly reflecting on his memoir 'Knife' and recovery. Michael Lewis, narrative nonfiction writer known for illuminating markets, talks high-frequency trading and the IEX response. They dig into trauma, online radicalization, market speed advantages, and attempts to build fairer systems. Short, lively conversations that jump between personal survival and financial fixes.

A heated look at a Minnesota killing, conflicting official accounts, and the fallout from video evidence. On-the-ground satire and scrutiny of DHS credibility and shifting explanations. Coverage of a vinegar attack on Ilhan Omar and the toxic rhetoric surrounding it. A scandal about a pricey, questionable Melania documentary and the politics of accountability around immigration enforcement.

Katherine LaNasa, Emmy-winning actress who plays Nurse Dana and drew on her own cancer treatment, and Grace Kuhlenschmidt, field journalist who reports on snakebite researcher Tim Friede. They explore a heavily financed Melania documentary and its controversial production, plus Tim’s self-experimentation with venom and the biotech race to turn human immunity into universal antivenom.

Mikie Sherrill, New Jersey governor and former Navy helicopter pilot-turned-congresswoman, talks running for governor, freezing utility hikes, ICE protections, and the Gateway Tunnel fight. Whitney Cummings, comedian and commentator, delivers a sharp, funny roast of potential 2028 Democrats and pokes fun at political culture.

Michael Urie, Emmy-nominated actor from Shrinking and Ugly Betty, chats about his busy year and the new season of Shrinking. He recalls Vanessa Williams encouraging bold choices, his character Brian’s journey into fatherhood, working with a baby scene partner, and a memorable moment with Harrison Ford. Short, funny, and full of behind-the-scenes stories.

Jason Rezaian, journalist and director of Press Freedom Initiatives at The Washington Post who endured 544 days imprisoned in Iran, joins to discuss press freedom and Iranian protests. They cover the deadly Minnesota shooting and how video evidence clashes with official narratives. Conversation also explores Iran’s nationwide demonstrations, internet blackouts, and the need to include exiled Iranians in policy talks.