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The Daily Show, Jake Sullivan

Season 31, Episode 36

Trump's eventful weekend of golfing, sightseeing, and ignoring the imploding effects of the war in Iran has Jon Stewart wondering who the hell the president has been claiming to negotiate with overseas, and whether this "top person" even exists. Jake Sullivan, former National Security Advisor, Harvard Kennedy School professor, and co-host of "The Long Game" podcast, joins Jon Stewart to break down the war in Iran, U.S. foreign policy, and the future of nuclear negotiations.

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Jafar Panahi
S31 E28 • 48m • HD15

Jon Stewart dives into America and Israel's impromptu attack on Iran, Trump's laid-back war announcement from the Mar-a-Lago basement, and MAGA's refusal to sell the American people on the plan, purpose, and duration of the war. Award-winning filmmaker Jafar Panahi sits down with Jon Stewart and his interpreter Sheida Dayani to discuss his latest film, "It Was Just An Accident," which is currently nominated for two Academy Awards.

Geeta Gandbhir
S31 E29 • 24m • HD15

Michael Kosta breaks down the first four days of Trump's war on Iran: Trump stocks up for another forever war, conservatives quibble over the definition of "war," and friendly fire takes out $300 million worth of U.S. fighter jets. Leslie Jones tackles one of the great mysteries of life: What the hell is wrong with men? Award-winning filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir joins Michael to discuss her two Oscar-nominated documentaries.

Erika Alexander
S31 E30 • 24m • HD15

Michael Kosta takes stock after America's war with Iran reaches its fifth day, as Pete Hegseth goes all high-school bully in his villainous "no mercy" speech. Award-winning actor and star of the new NBC series, "The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins," Erika Alexander, talks with Michael about returning to TV with a star-studded cast in her first mockumentary sitcom.

Mychal Threets
S31 E31 • 24m • HD15

Michael Kosta dives into the cracks in Trump's cabinet, as DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is fired after ICE chaos, corruption accusations, and affair rumours. Guest is literacy advocate Mychal Threets.

Mayor Matt Mahan
S31 E32 • 42m • HD15

Trump's war in the Middle East rages on, with Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz and Americans gearing up to face the infamous R-word: recession. Plus, FCC Chair Brendan Carr and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth aren't happy with the news media's confused coverage of the war in Iran, so Jon Stewart gets some truth and clarity from a panel of experts: President Trump, Donald J. Trump, DJT, and John Barron. Mayor Matt Mahan of San José sits down with Jon to discuss his candidacy for governor of California.

George Saunders
S31 E33 • 23m • HD15

Jordan Klepper dives into the confidence boost from a former U.S. president that supposedly inspired Trump to consider "taking Cuba," counterterrorism official Joe Kent resigning over the war in Iran, and MAGA turning on each other with "micropenis" allegations. Plus, Troy Iwata runs his gaydar on Iran's new supreme leader to find out if he's queerbaiting Americans. Tonight's guest is NYT's Bestselling author George Saunders.

Steve Zahn
S31 E34 • 24m • HD15

Jordan Klepper breaks down how Republicans are addressing Americans' concerns about rising gas prices from the war in Iran by telling them to suck it up and quit whining. Emmy-nominated actor Steve Zahn sits down with Jordan Klepper to discuss his new film, "She Dances."

Rebecca Traister
S31 E35 • 24m • HD15

Trump bombs a Pearl Harbor joke at a meeting with Japan's prime minister after a reporter asked him about the Iran war, and Jordan Klepper finds the optimism in Afroman winning a defamation suit against the police who raided his home, preserving free speech through relentless mockery, brutal infidelity jokes, and lemon pound cakes. Rebecca Traister, bestselling author and writer at large for New York Magazine, talks to Jordan about her latest book, "Angry Girls Will Get Us Through."

Jake Sullivan
S31 E36 • 41m • HD15

Trump's eventful weekend of golfing, sightseeing, and ignoring the imploding effects of the war in Iran has Jon Stewart wondering who the hell the president has been claiming to negotiate with overseas, and whether this "top person" even exists. Jake Sullivan, former National Security Advisor, Harvard Kennedy School professor, and co-host of "The Long Game" podcast, joins Jon Stewart to break down the war in Iran, U.S. foreign policy, and the future of nuclear negotiations.

Sterling K. Brown
S31 E37 • 23m • HD15

President Trump happily accepts a mysterious "gift" from his enemies in Iran, but forces TSA agents to work without pay as air travellers wait in 9-hour lines. Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated actor Sterling K. Brown joins Josh Johnson to discuss his starring role in political thriller series "Paradise".

The Kid Mero
S31 E38 • 23m • HD15

Josh Johnson covers updates on the situation in Iran: Al Roker forecasts "haboobs" developing in the Middle East, Tehran defiantly refuses a ceasefire agreement, and Trump declares the war over and "won" while Pete Hegseth's loosened enlistment requirements say otherwise. Comedian, writer, and host of "Mornings with Mero," The Kid Mero, joins Josh to discuss making radio sound like New York again.

Eiza González
S31 E39 • 23m • HD15

Josh Johnson dives into Markwayne Mullin replacing DHS shopaholic Kristi Noem, Melania replacing her husband with a humanoid, and an RFK Jr. story about a raccoon penis that you can't unhear. Actor Eiza González sits down with Josh to discuss her latest film, "Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice."

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  • About this episode
  • 'The Daily Show' is back with a new host but the same irreverent take on the fools, fibbers and various other f-words in today's headlines.
  • GenreComedy
  • Seasons1
  • StudioComedy Central