The Daily Show With Trevor Noah: Ears Edition

Are we being brainwashed by cop shows? Daily Show producer Madeleine Kuhns and writer Ashton Womack join Roy to look at the legacy and popularity of policing onscreen, and how it shapes our relationship with police in the real world.Original air date: September 28, 2021Beyond the Scenes is a podcast from The Daily Show. Listen to new episodes every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts, or watch at YouTube.com/TheDaily ShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“A good DJ, okay? They're going to be paying attention to the flow of the party. They're going to be paying attention to beats per minute.” - Dulcé Sloan“With a wedding band, there is an energy in the room that can’t be matched by just playing a song out in the dance hall.” - Josh JohnsonIt’s wedding DJs vs. wedding bands this week on Hold Up with Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan and writer Josh Johnson.Original air date: October 20, 2022Hold Up is a podcast from The Daily Show. Listen to new episodes every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts, or watch at YouTube.com/TheDailyShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Daily Show celebrates the life of legendary singer Tony Bennett. In this Daily Show appearance he talks with Jon Stewart about his album 'Duets II' and what it was like working with artists like Amy Winehouse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The highly anticipated Barbie releases in theatres today! Guest host Marlon Wayans covers Mattell's STEM inspired Barbies for International Women's Day. Also, Trevor Noah sits with Barbie director, Greta Gerwig, and one of the stars of the movie, Issa Rae.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the start of the FIFA Women's World Cup! Daily Show correspondents Desi Lydic and Hasan Minhaj argue that the US Women's Soccer Team should get to over-celebrate and make as much money as the men's team. Plus, Women's World Cup champions, Abby Wambach and Megan Rapinoe, encourage female soccer players to fight for pay equity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who is Tucker Swanson McNear Carlson, and why doesn’t he have more than one facial expression? Here’s how Tucker Carlson went from entitled aristocrat to former Fox News superhero.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Daily Show correspondents John Oliver, Michael Kosta, and Roy Wood Jr. travel the world to find out why Americans are obsessed with guns, and what Australia, Switzerland, and the U.K. are doing right in the fight against gun violence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twenty-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer reflects on his 24-year professional tennis career, his emotional final doubles match with Rafael Nadal, and the time security wouldn’t let him into Wimbledon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Megan Thee Stallion. Queen Latifah. MC Lyte. Correspondent Dulcé Sloan and producer Chelsea Williamson join Roy Wood Jr. to discuss the female rap trailblazers who found success in the misogynistic, male-dominated arena of hip-hop.Original air date: September 7, 2021Beyond the Scenes is a podcast from The Daily Show. Listen to new episodes every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts, or watch at YouTube.com/TheDaily ShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stop the Steal: It’s the rallying cry of Trump supporters and election deniers who believe the 2020 election was stolen from them. In the final episode of Jordan Klepper Fingers the Conspiracy, Jordan dives into a theory about Italian satellites that led to a Biden win and the crack team that is working to set the record straight: an unidentified lawyer, a real estate agent, and Donald Trump’s second wife, Marla Maples. Original air date: December 14, 2022See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been a Fox News obsession for almost two years now: Hunter Biden’s laptop. With Republicans running the House, Rep. James Comer and the House Oversight Committee launched a full investigation into the laptop…except no one seems to know where the laptop is. In this episode, Jordan sits down with Deputy Director of Rapid Response from Media Matters For America, Andrew Lawrence, who breaks down the beginnings of this conspiracy theory. Jordan is later joined by Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) from the House Oversight Committee who discusses his approach to the upcoming investigation. Later, journalist, author, and former MSNBC host Tiffany Cross offers her ideas on how the media should be fairly and accurately covering this case. Original air date: December 7, 2022See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to MAGA rally goers, Donald Trump is in charge of the military. Jordan Klepper dives deeper into conspiracy theories surrounding the military with Paul Szoldra, the editor of The Ruck, a weekly newsletter focused on defense and national security. They discuss theories like Jade Helm, how service members react to conspiracy theories, and how high-ranking officials like General Michael Flynn abuse their credibility to spread them. They are joined by Dr. Amy Cooter of Middlebury College who breaks down her research on militia groups like the Oath Keepers, the overlap between members and veterans, and how militias approach “defending” their country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jordan Klepper has heard a lot of 9/11 conspiracy theories at Trump rallies, including this shiny emerald: Osama bin Laden was a CIA operative named Tim Ossman. Together with Dr. Joan Donovan, research director of Harvard’s Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy, Jordan unpacks how the early days of the internet and social media have shaped 9/11 conspiracy theories that are still popping up in more places than rallies two decades later. They are joined by veteran and filmmaker Korey Rowe who co-produced “Loose Change,” one of the first viral conspiracy theory films on 9/11. They discuss the legacy of the film, how the right wing has weaponized conspiracy theories for political gain, and what conversations we should be having about the role of the media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s one of the weirder things Jordan Klepper has heard at Trump rallies: Democrats are drinking the blood of children to get their daily adrenochrome fix. What is adrenochrome, and how did Hillary Clinton get involved? Jordan sits down with Matt Gertz, Senior Fellow for Media Matters for America and Elise Wang, an assistant professor at California State University, Fullerton. Together, they unravel this conspiracy theory that begins in the Middle Ages, pops up in the 2016 election, and makes its way to the non-existent basement of a Washington D.C. pizza shopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is JFK Jr. still alive? Daily Show contributor and podcast host Jordan Klepper digs deep into this conspiracy theory that’s circulating at Trump rallies and the larger MAGA world. Where did this idea come from? Where is it going? Jordan sits down with journalist and author Will Sommer and political scientist and conspiracy theory expert Joseph Uscinski to trace the JFK Jr. myth back to its QAnon origins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just over a year ago, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, limited the EPA’s ability to regulate carbon emissions, and kicked gun issues back to the state level, overruling years of precedent and going against public opinion. Roy Wood Jr. sits down with Daily Show supervising producer and writer Zhubin Parang, ACLU legal director, David Cole and editor of SCOTUSBlog, James Romoser to discuss what Americans can expect going forward, how justices could be held accountable for their rulings, and what it would take to course-correct and see a judiciary that is more closely aligned with public opinion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“I like the flakiness. I like the butteriness. I like the versatility of a croissant.” -Dulcé Sloan“Croissants…too flimsy…they don't have the structural integrity to uphold the meats and cheeses that we want to use to make them a sandwich.” - Josh JohnsonIt's bagels vs. croissants this week on Hold Up with Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan and writer Josh Johnson. May the best bread win.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taylor Swift has made her mark on the music scene, but she's also had a huge influence in the world of politics. From endorsing Democratic candidates to encouraging young people to vote there's no denying the power and influence Taylor Swift has on her loyal fan base, known as Swifties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jordan Klepper learns from kids about growing up only ever having known a black president. Hasan Minhaj sits down with Generation Alpha so they can educate him about what issues matter most to kids. And Desi Lydic teaches a class of girls how to climb the corporate ladder...just like the boys.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Belated Birthday Dulcé! We're celebrating by taking a listen to some of her best Daily Show clips. Dulcé Sloan analyzes a few studies about relationships, including research into dating for a free meal, public displays of affection and snooping. She also laments the lack of statues of famous and influential women in the United States. Plus, Dulcé teaches us about the strong Black woman stereotype and the history of reggaeton in her segment, "Dul-sayin'." Dulcé also takes us back to her hometown, Atlanta, to discover if it truly is a Black utopia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.