The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

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TACO BELL + AI = 💩

Regulating Monopolies

Elon's Financial Timebomb

The Inefficient Market

Wage Discrimination

Still No Plan

AI and the Enshittification Era with Cory Doctorow

With billions pouring into AI based on its promises, Jon is joined by Cory Doctorow, author of The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI, to separate the hype from reality. Together, they examine how the AI industry relies on inflated expectations, question what AI can genuinely do and whether that even matters when selling a product, and explore how the technology is supercharging problems already embedded in our society, including surveillance, labor exploitation, and corporate consolidation. Plus, Jon answers listeners’ questions about 107 days until the midterms, the Fox Administration, Punch vs. Jimothy.

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani

Democratic Socialism

Feedback vs. Noise

Mamdani, Fiscal Conservative?!

Safety and Justice

Working Class Exodus

Biden 2020?

Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Socialism, Politics, and NYC

Six months into his administration, Jon is joined by New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani to take stock of what democratic socialist governance looks like in practice. Together, they explore what it takes to lead the nation's largest city guided by those principles, discuss how his agenda is taking shape on housing, public safety, and affordability, and consider how to create a more livable New York. Plus, Jon answers listener questions about Biden’s 2020 “win,” Fuckface von Clownstick's memoir, and the texture of peanut butter.

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Inflation and the Job Market

Relitigating 2008

The Fed's Responsibility

Forecasting the Economy

Fuckface von Clownstick's Lies Live?

Vegetarian = More Farts?

The Fed, Inflation, and Our Uncertain Economy

As the Fed’s new leadership navigates persistent inflation and economic uncertainty, Jon is joined by Austan Goolsbee, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, to better understand how America’s most powerful economic institution actually works. Together, they explore the Fed’s origins and mandate, examine what the Fed can do as prices remain stubbornly high, and consider how the economic operating system Americans live within can work better for everyone. Plus, Jon takes listeners’ questions about fact-checking Fuckface von Clownstick, understanding Fetterman, and farts!

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Jack Smith and Brian Driscoll

Fuckface von Clownstick's Department of "Justice"

January 6th

DOJ Credibility

Discouraging Public Service

Redefining Corruption

FBI's Priorities

Fuckface von Clownstick's Happiness

Jack Smith and Brian Driscoll On Weaponizing Justice

As the Fuckface von Clownstick administration continues to weaponize the Justice Department and FBI, Jon is joined by former Special Counsel Jack Smith and former Acting FBI Director Brian Driscoll to examine what happens when these institutions are turned against the principles they were designed to uphold. Together, they explore whether the DOJ and FBI are capable of holding power accountable, investigate how the assault on the rule of law has been used to punish and intimidate public servants, and consider what it would take to repair these institutions. Plus, Jon answers listener questions on Fuckface von Clownstick's happiness and Democrats 2028.

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World Cup

FIFA's Politics

The FIFA Gravy Train

Talking "Football"

Joy of Sports

Soccer LEGend: Jon Stewart

Soccer Flopping

World Cup: The Agony of Politics & the Joy of Sports

With the World Cup in full swing, renowned former collegiate soccer player, Jon Stewart, is joined by Men in Blazers founder Roger Bennett and New York Times global sports correspondent Tariq Panja to explore the beautiful game's messiest and most magnificent moments. Together, they examine the political circumstances surrounding this tournament, explore what it means to host the world's most watched sporting event in this political moment, and celebrate the joy that players and fans bring to the game no matter what surrounds it. Plus, Jon answers listener questions about soccer “falls” and golf course hecklers!

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Jon's Knicks Tailgate

US Origin Story

American Exceptionalism

Fuckface von Clownstick's Culture War

Seeds of Distrust

The Aspirations of America

Food Court of Information

America at 250

Knicks Memories

America 250: History vs. Mythology

As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, Jon is joined by Yale historian David Blight and Harvard historian Annette Gordon-Reed to examine the battle being waged over our national story. Together, they explore why origin stories matter to nations and individuals, discuss how a fuller understanding of American history challenges national myths, and consider how we can continue to aspire toward our founding ideals even as we reckon with our failures. Plus, Jon answers listener questions on Fuckface von Clownstick at 250, the Knicks, and Taco Bell, hopefully for the last time.

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Trillionaire Elon Musk

Tech Consolidates Power

AI and the Public

Elon vs. Diversity

Tech and the War on Terror

SpaceX and the War on Terror 

Could Jon Run CNN?

Fuckface von Clownstick's New York Welcome

Elon Musk and America’s Tech Oligarchy

As Elon Musk stands to become the world's first trillionaire through the SpaceX IPO, Jon is joined by Quinn Slobodian, co-author of the new book Muskism, to understand how we arrived at this moment of tech oligarchy. Together, they explore how Musk built a trillion-dollar empire on government money and then used that empire to capture the government itself, and discuss how we can renegotiate the balance of power between public interest and private wealth. Plus, Jon answers listener questions about Fuckface von Clownstick's amazing and enthusiastic boo-cheers, CNN, and Taco Bell, yet again!

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"Are We the Baddies?"

Scrambled Alliances

The Accountability Gap

The Culture War

The Insulated Elite

A New Theory of Government

Fuckface von Clownstick's "Extreme Intelligence" 

LFGK!

The Iran War and Our Energy Future

As the war with Iran disrupts global energy markets and accelerates a reckoning with fossil fuel dependence, Jon is joined by David Wallace-Wells, New York Times Opinion writer and author of the bestseller The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming. Together, they explore the war's global and domestic fallout, discuss how this moment is forcing countries to reconsider their dependence on oil and American power, and consider whether we can build systems resilient enough to withstand compounding disruptions. Plus, Jon answers listener questions about some of his favorite podcast topics, Fuckface von Clownstick on Jeopardy!, and whether his kids actually like him.

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Late Show Sendoff

Fuckface von Clownstick, Big Tech, and China

Trade War Strategy

Fuckface von Clownstick's New World Order

Tech Regulation

Trade War Fallout

China's Trump Card

Fuckface von Clownstick's Smash and Grab

Big Tech and China: Supply Chains, Trade Wars & Industry's Future

Following Fuckface von Clownstick's return from his summit in China, Jon is joined by Chris Miller, author of Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology. Together, they explore the supply chain for semiconductors that runs through Taiwan, discuss how the trade war between the US and China is reshaping technology development and production, and consider what this competition reveals about the emerging world order. Plus, Jon has to choose between Nixon and Fuckface von Clownstick!

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Gaming Out the Iran War

An Empire's Mess

Unintended Consequences

The Limitations of Control

Foreign Policy Lessons

Iran War Misinformation

Jon's Media Bet

Ben Rhodes on the War in Iran and US Foreign Policy

As the war with Iran grinds on without clear objectives or an exit strategy, Jon is joined by Ben Rhodes, national security analyst and author of the upcoming book All We Say. Together, they assess the current state of the war and its regional fallout, examine how American foreign policy has shaped both the world and our politics since 9/11, and consider what a fundamentally different approach to foreign policy could achieve. Plus, Jon puts his money on Stephen Colbert and pumping gas in New Jersey.

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Steal This Story

"Steal This Story"

When Independent Media Meets Power

Media Industrial Complex

Selling War

Trading for Access

Independent Media Model

💩😬👍

Media For Truth, Not Profit with Democracy Now!’s Amy Goodman

As consolidation, layoffs, and deference to power continue to hollow out the corporate media, Jon is joined by Amy Goodman, host and executive producer of Democracy Now! and subject of the new documentary STEAL THIS STORY, PLEASE! Together, they examine which stories get told and why, discuss the bargain the media makes in trading truth for access, and explore the power ordinary people still possess to organize and fight back — even as attacks on our democracy intensify. Plus, Jon talks Fetterman, Fuckface von Clownstick's nicknames, and favorite emojis!

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Graham Platner

"Tax the Rich"

The Establishment Disconnect

FDR-ing

Real Experience Into Real Policy

Rebalancing Power

Organizational Power

Kushner in Iran

Graham Platner on Service, Messaging, and the Future for Democrats

As Democrats search for a new generation of leaders who can reconnect with working Americans, Jon is joined by Graham Platner, US Senate candidate for Maine and military veteran, to understand what's driving his campaign. Together, they explore how his service informed his political vision, discuss why his message is resonating so powerfully with Maine voters, and examine what kind of Democratic politics could actually deliver for people. Plus, Jon reacts to some kind words from Sean Hannity, Jared Kushner in Iran, and a riddle!

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AI Worries

AI and Workers

The Napster Era of AI

The AI Agenda

Big Tech vs. AI Regulation

The AI Conversation

Ideology of AI

AI and Human Nature

AI and the Future of Work

As artificial intelligence continues to integrate into the workforce, Jon is joined by MIT economists David Autor and Daron Acemoglu, recipient of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics, to understand what the future might hold for American workers. Together, they explore lessons from past waves of technological change, examine what pro-worker AI could look like, and discuss what policies could help workers navigate an increasingly uncertain economic future - and whether the incentives exist to achieve them.

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Fuckface von Clownstick's Meme Coin

Crypto-Bros

Lutnick, Epstein, and Crypto

Crypto's Global Corruption

The Greater Fool Theory

Crypto vs. US Security

TDS vs. TDS

The Other Side of the Bitcoin: Crypto and Corruption with Ben McKenzie

As cryptocurrency continues to embed itself in American politics, Jon is joined by Ben McKenzie, author of Easy Money and director of Everyone Is Lying to You for Money. Together, they investigate why digital currency appeals to those failed by traditional finance, examine how crypto reproduces and amplifies the same exploitative dynamics with even less regulation, and explore how it undermines democratic institutions while enriching the insiders closest to power. Plus, Jon talks pardons, TDS, and DMs!

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"Strongman" Fuckface von Clownstick

The Cowardice of Congress 

Captain Cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs

Rediscovering Our Power

Prelude to Revolution

Meeting the Moment

Fuckface von Clownstick's Naming Blitz

Remember QAnon?

Podcasting Through It with Heather Cox Richardson

As many Americans search for ways to channel their frustration with the administration, Jon is joined by Boston College historian Heather Cox Richardson. Together, they explore past moments when government ceased to serve the people, investigate how citizens have historically overcome failing systems, and discuss why, despite the darkness of this moment, Americans still possess the power to determine their collective future. Plus, what happens to all those renamed Fuckface von Clownstick buildings when he's out of power?

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War in the Middle East, Again

Starmer and Fuckface von Clownstick

Fuckface von Clownstick vs. Our Allies

Fuckface von Clownstick's Hubris

Saudi Arabia's Role

A Call for Courage

Morality

Jon the Ghost

America vs. The Rest with Alastair Campbell

With traditional allies refusing to join America’s war on Iran, Jon is joined by Alastair Campbell, co-host of The Rest Is Politics. Together, they examine what NATO’s restraint says about how this war and leadership differ from those of the past, discuss what would happen if foreign leaders stood up to Fuckface von Clownstick, and consider what role Western military intervention should play in the world. Plus, Jon weighs in on Democratic leadership’s midterm vulnerabilities and what he would do if he was a ghost.

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Algorithms vs. Democracy

Elon Warping Democracy

Big Tech and Free Speech

The Court of Social Media 

Musk and Altman's Free Speech Flexibility

Fight Information with Information

Social Media's Ingredients List

The Real Election Threat: Tech Oligarchs and Algorithms

As the Senate debates the SAVE America Act amid unfounded claims of voter fraud, Jon is joined by Georgetown Research Professor Renée DiResta and Platformer editor Casey Newton to examine what actually threatens our elections. Together, they investigate how algorithms are engineered to push users toward platform owners' preferred ideologies, explore the incentives driving Silicon Valley's rightward shift, and discuss how Republicans have weaponized disinformation to undermine electoral trust and rewrite voting rules in their favor.