Season 25

Season 25

The Daily Show

2019 Episodes
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Mark Sanford
EP 1

Mark Sanford

9/30/2019

Roy Wood Jr. reports on President Trump’s whistleblower scandal, Ronny Chieng reacts to a viral “beer money” fundraiser, and GOP presidential candidate Mark Sanford stops by.

Guest Stars

Mark Sanford
Anand Giridharadas
EP 2

Anand Giridharadas

10/1/2019
3.0

Trevor weighs the case for impeachment against Rudy Giuliani, Michael Kosta explores President Trump’s moral blindness, and Anand Giridharadas discusses “Winners Take All.”

Guest Stars

Anand Giridharadas
Jacqueline Woodson
EP 3

Jacqueline Woodson

10/2/2019
6.0

Trevor highlights President Trump’s unhinged border wall demands, Desi Lydic investigates a protest against Yelp, and Jacqueline Woodson discusses “Red at the Bone.”

Guest Stars

Jacqueline Woodson
Tyler “Ninja” Blevins
EP 4

Tyler “Ninja” Blevins

10/3/2019

Vice President Mike Pence becomes tainted by President Trump’s Ukraine scandal, Trevor reacts to Amber Guyger’s murder verdict, and Tyler “Ninja” Blevins discusses “Get Good.”

Guest Stars

Tyler Blevins
Chanel Miller
EP 5

Chanel Miller

10/7/2019
6.0

President Trump abruptly pulls U.S. troops from northern Syria, Michael Kosta and Roy Wood Jr. cover sports news, and author Chanel Miller discusses her memoir “Know My Name.”

Guest Stars

Chanel Miller
Susan Rice
EP 6

Susan Rice

10/8/2019
7.0

The Trump administration blocks an ambassador’s testimony to Congress, Lewis Black highlights the scourge of surprise medical bills, and Susan Rice discusses “Tough Love.”

Guest Stars

Susan Rice
Will Smith
EP 7

Will Smith

10/9/2019
5.0

China lashes out at the NBA over a team GM’s support for Hong Kong protesters, Roy Wood Jr. talks to GOP presidential hopeful Bill Weld, and Will Smith discusses “Gemini Man.”

Guest Stars

Will Smith
Rand Paul
EP 8
35m

Rand Paul

10/10/2019

California cuts power to hundreds of thousands to avoid wildfires, Turkey attacks America’s Kurdish allies in Syria, and Sen. Rand Paul discusses “The Case Against Socialism.”

Guest Stars

Rand Paul
Black Coffee
EP 9

Black Coffee

10/14/2019
5.0

Desi Lydic examines President Trump’s Middle East policies, Neal Brennan argues that Trump thinks he owns America, and Black Coffee discusses his musical journey and “LaLaLa.”

Guest Stars

Black Coffee
October Democratic Debate Special
EP 10

October Democratic Debate Special

10/15/2019
6.0

Trevor dissects the fourth 2020 Democratic debate live, Leo Deblin (Roy Wood Jr.) provides a service to candidates, and CBS News special correspondent Alex Wagner stops by.

Cyntoia Brown-Long & Ali Wong
EP 11
35m

Cyntoia Brown-Long & Ali Wong

10/16/2019
7.0

Trevor looks at how Hunter Biden and the Trump children benefit from their family names, Cyntoia Brown-Long discusses “Free Cyntoia,” and Ali Wong chats about “Dear Girls.”

Guest Stars

Ali WongCyntoia D. Brown
Taika Waititi
EP 12

Taika Waititi

10/17/2019
7.0

Trevor tackles the latest onslaught of headlines, Dulce Sloan gives her take on President Trump’s impeachment strategy, and director Taika Waititi discusses “Jojo Rabbit.”

Guest Stars

Taika Waititi
Beto O'Rourke & Michelle Yeoh
EP 13

Beto O'Rourke & Michelle Yeoh

10/28/2019
6.0

President Trump gloats over the death of ISIS’s leader, Beto O’Rourke discusses his 2020 White House bid, and actor Michelle Yeoh chats about her role in “Last Christmas.”

Guest Stars

Beto O'RourkeMichelle Yeoh
Noname
EP 14

Noname

10/29/2019
6.0

Roy Wood Jr. reacts to Alexander Vindman’s impeachment testimony, Californians flee massive wildfires, and rapper Noname talks about Noname’s Book Club.

Amy Klobuchar
EP 15

Amy Klobuchar

10/30/2019
7.0

Sean Spicer gets shady for the sake of a “Dancing with the Stars” victory, Ronny Chieng bashes Halloween, and Senator Amy Klobuchar discusses her 2020 presidential campaign.

Guest Stars

Amy Klobuchar
Hillary Rodham Clinton & Chelsea Clinton
EP 16

Hillary Rodham Clinton & Chelsea Clinton

10/31/2019
10.0

Washington Nationals fans celebrate their World Series win, Trevor covers worldwide protests, and Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton discuss “The Book of Gutsy Women.”

Guest Stars

Chelsea ClintonHillary Clinton
Colson Whitehead
EP 17

Colson Whitehead

11/4/2019
6.0

Drug smugglers cut holes in President Trump’s border wall, Elizabeth Warren takes heat from her 2020 Democratic rivals, and Colson Whitehead discusses “The Nickel Boys.”

Guest Stars

Colson Whitehead
Cory Booker & Edward Norton
EP 18

Cory Booker & Edward Norton

11/5/2019
7.0

Trevor highlights California’s inmate firefighters, Senator Cory Booker talks about his 2020 presidential campaign, and Edward Norton discusses “Motherless Brooklyn.”

Guest Stars

Cory BookerEdward Norton
Julian Castro
EP 19

Julian Castro

11/6/2019
6.0

Elizabeth Warren terrifies the super-rich, Michael Kosta examines the alt-right’s anti-masturbation stance, and Julian Castro discusses his Democratic presidential candidacy.

Guest Stars

Julián Castro
Jenny Slate
EP 20

Jenny Slate

11/7/2019
6.0

The vaping industry allegedly targets teens, an expert (Michael Kosta) highlights Donald Trump’s iconic posture, and Jenny Slate discusses “Little Weirds” and “Stage Fright.”

Guest Stars

Jenny Slate
Jim Himes & Anna Kendrick
EP 21

Jim Himes & Anna Kendrick

11/11/2019
6.0

Michael Bloomberg prepares to join the Democratic primary field, Rep. Jim Himes discusses the impeachment inquiry into President Trump, and Anna Kendrick talks about “Noelle.”

Guest Stars

Jim HimesAnna Kendrick
Noah Baumbach
EP 22

Noah Baumbach

11/12/2019
6.0

Former Trump administration officials churn out tell-all memoirs, Roy Wood Jr. highlights adorable animals in the news, and Noah Baumbach discusses his movie “Marriage Story.”

Guest Stars

Noah Baumbach
Daniel Kaluuya
EP 23

Daniel Kaluuya

11/13/2019
6.0

Guest Stars

Daniel Kaluuya
Steve Ballmer & Jeff Garlin
EP 24

Steve Ballmer & Jeff Garlin

11/14/2019
6.0

Fox News writes off the Trump impeachment hearings as boring, Steve Ballmer discusses his USAFacts initiative, and Jeff Garlin talks about “Jeff Garlin: Our Man in Chicago.”

Guest Stars

Steve BallmerJeff Garlin
Tom Steyer
EP 25

Tom Steyer

11/18/2019
6.0

Diplomat David Holmes adds fuel to Trump’s Ukraine scandal, Desi Lydic and Michael Kosta serve up new presidential excuses, and Tom Steyer discusses his 2020 presidential bid.

Guest Stars

Tom Steyer
Lin-Manuel Miranda
EP 26

Lin-Manuel Miranda

11/19/2019
6.0

Desi Lydic investigates Rep. Eric Swalwell’s alleged televised fart, Michael Kosta and Roy Wood Jr. cover sports news, and Lin-Manuel Miranda discusses “His Dark Materials.”

Guest Stars

Lin-Manuel Miranda
Alicia Menendez
EP 27

Alicia Menendez

11/20/2019
6.0

Trevor analyzes the fifth Democratic debate live, Roy Wood Jr. gets insight from black voters, and MSNBC anchor Alicia Menendez discusses her book “The Likeability Trap.”

Guest Stars

Alicia Menendez
Lena Waithe
EP 28

Lena Waithe

11/21/2019
7.0

Guest Stars

Lena Waithe
Mark Ruffalo
EP 29

Mark Ruffalo

12/2/2019

Trevor tackles developments in the 2020 Democratic primary, Michael Kosta defends Joe Biden’s “No Malarkey” messaging, and Mark Ruffalo discusses his movie “Dark Waters.”

Guest Stars

Mark Ruffalo
Ta-Nehisi Coates
EP 30

Ta-Nehisi Coates

12/3/2019

President Trump clashes with French President Emmanuel Macron, Roy Wood Jr. gets an education in alternative meat science, and Ta-Nehisi Coates discusses “The Water Dancer.”

Guest Stars

Ta-Nehisi Coates
Brittany Howard
EP 31

Brittany Howard

12/4/2019

Underwater speakers help revitalize dying coral reefs, NATO leaders laugh at President Trump behind his back, and Brittany Howard talks about her debut solo album “Jaime.”

Guest Stars

Brittany Howard
John Lithgow
EP 32

John Lithgow

12/5/2019

Nancy Pelosi calls for drafting impeachment articles against President Trump, Jaboukie Young-White consults with the founding fathers, and John Lithgow discusses “Bombshell.”

Guest Stars

John Lithgow
Kelly Marie Tran
EP 33

Kelly Marie Tran

12/9/2019

Joe Biden loses his temper at an Iowa town hall, Roy Wood Jr. and Michael Kosta cover sports news, and actor Kelly Marie Tran discusses “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.”

Guest Stars

Kelly Marie Tran
Alfre Woodard & Aldis Hodge
EP 34

Alfre Woodard & Aldis Hodge

12/10/2019

President Trump faces impeachment articles, Lewis Black tackles misguided holiday pandering to Jewish people, and Alfre Woodard and Aldis Hodge discuss their film “Clemency.”

Guest Stars

Alfre WoodardAldis Hodge
Lupita Nyong'o
EP 35

Lupita Nyong'o

12/11/2019

A report exposes official lies about the Afghanistan War, Ronny Chieng investigates body donation, and Lupita Nyong’o discusses “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” and “Sulwe.”

Guest Stars

Lupita Nyong'o
Solange Knowles
EP 36

Solange Knowles

12/12/2019
5.0

Trevor highlights Trump family members’ rotten behavior, Dulce Sloan examines disheartening workplace studies, and Solange Knowles discusses “When I Get Home.”

Guest Stars

Solange
Dan Soder
EP 37

Dan Soder

12/16/2019
6.0

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is elected in a landslide victory, Jordan Klepper embeds himself outside a PA Trump rally, and comedian Dan Soder discusses “Son of a Gary.”

Guest Stars

Dan Soder
Zozibini Tunzi
EP 38

Zozibini Tunzi

12/17/2019
6.0

The black community faces a mental health treatment crisis, thieves steal millions of delivered holiday packages, and Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi sits down with Trevor.

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
EP 39

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II

12/18/2019
5.0

Michael Kosta discusses Democrats’ mournful approach to impeachment, Ronny Chieng tackles global warming’s effects on the holidays, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II talks “Watchmen.”

Guest Stars

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
December Democratic Debate Special
EP 40

December Democratic Debate Special

12/19/2019
7.0

Trevor covers the Democratic debate live, Jaboukie Young-White and Desi Lydic try a product for overwhelmed voters, and The Intercept's Mehdi Hasan discusses the primaries.

Karen Bass
EP 41

Karen Bass

1/6/2020

The World's Fakest News Team analyzes President Trump's targeted killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, and California Congresswoman Karen Bass sits down with Trevor.

Guest Stars

Karen Bass
Ronan Farrow
EP 42

Ronan Farrow

1/7/2020
7.0

President Trump's targeted killing of Qassem Soleimani leads to chaos, Roy Wood Jr. braces for retaliation from Iran, and Ronan Farrow discusses his book "Catch and Kill."

Guest Stars

Ronan Farrow
Mo Rocca
EP 43

Mo Rocca

1/8/2020
7.0

Michael Kosta gets hawkish on Iran, Trevor reports on new laws taking effect in 2020, and "CBS Sunday Morning" correspondent Mo Rocca discusses his book "Mobituaries."

Guest Stars

Mo Rocca
Jimmy Butler
EP 44

Jimmy Butler

1/9/2020
6.0

Wildfires wreak havoc in Australia, Jaboukie Young-White visits climate change-ravaged Arizona, and Miami Heat basketball player Jimmy Butler sits down with Trevor.

Guest Stars

Jimmy Butler
David Alan Grier
EP 45

David Alan Grier

1/13/2020

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's "stepping back" creates royal drama, President Trump tweets in Farsi about Iran protests, and David Alan Grier discusses "A Soldier's Play."

Guest Stars

David Alan Grier
January Democratic Debate Special
EP 46

January Democratic Debate Special

1/14/2020

Trevor analyzes the Democratic debate live, Jordan Klepper examines Iowa's role in the primaries, and former GOP strategist Rick Wilson discusses "Running Against the Devil."

Yara Shahidi
EP 47

Yara Shahidi

1/15/2020

Nancy Pelosi sends articles of impeachment to the Senate, Ronny Chieng reports on the CES 2020 tech expo, and actor/activist Yara Shahidi discusses her role on "grown-ish."

Guest Stars

Yara Shahidi
Susie Essman
EP 48

Susie Essman

1/16/2020
6.0

Lev Parnas implicates President Trump in the Ukraine scheme, Michael Kosta and Roy Wood Jr. cover sports, and actor and comedian Susie Essman discusses "Curb Your Enthusiasm."

Guest Stars

Susie Essman
Mary Frances Berry
EP 49

Mary Frances Berry

1/20/2020
6.0

The New York Times announces a double presidential endorsement, Roy Wood Jr. covers iffy MLK Day celebrations, and Mary Frances Berry discusses "History Teaches Us to Resist."

Guest Stars

Mary Frances Berry
BD Wong
EP 50

BD Wong

1/21/2020
6.0

President Trump's Senate impeachment trial begins, Michael Kosta weighs in on Mitch McConnell's impeachment rules, and actor BD Wong discusses Awkwafina is Nora from Queens.

Guest Stars

BD Wong
Kim Ghattas
EP 51

Kim Ghattas

1/22/2020
6.0

Congress members clash at President Trump's impeachment trial, Desi Lydic investigates Arizona's rejection of daylight saving time, and Kim Ghattas discusses "Black Wave."

Kehinde Wiley
EP 52

Kehinde Wiley

1/23/2020
6.0

Senators duck out of President Trump's impeachment trial, Desi Lydic reacts to obstacles facing the Equal Rights Amendment, and artist Kehinde Wiley sits down with Trevor.

Guest Stars

Kehinde Wiley
Charles Yu
EP 53

Charles Yu

1/27/2020
6.0

John Bolton's memoir manuscript complicates the Trump impeachment saga, Desi Lydic investigates the Mars One program, and Charles Yu discusses his novel "Interior Chinatown."

Guest Stars

Charles Yu
Ilana Glazer
EP 54

Ilana Glazer

1/28/2020
6.0

Fox News takes aim at John Bolton, President Trump advances his anti-immigrant agenda, and comedian Ilana Glazer discusses "The Planet Is Burning" and "Horny 4 Tha Polls."

Guest Stars

Ilana Glazer
Ezra Klein
EP 55

Ezra Klein

1/29/2020
6.0

Roy Wood Jr. reacts to the Trump administration's Middle East peace plan, the impeachment trial enters a new phase, and Vox editor Ezra Klein discusses "Why We're Polarized."

Guest Stars

Ezra Klein
Matthew A. Cherry
EP 56

Matthew A. Cherry

1/30/2020
6.0

Legal sports betting could take the U.S. by storm, Neal Brennan examines the GOP's kinky submission to President Trump, and filmmaker Matthew A. Cherry discusses "Hair Love."

Guest Stars

Matthew A. Cherry
Daniel Ricciardo
EP 57

Daniel Ricciardo

2/3/2020
7.0

GOP senators reject impeachment trial witnesses, Jordan Klepper meets Iowa Trump supporters, and Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo discusses "Formula 1: Drive to Survive."

Guest Stars

Daniel Ricciardo
2020 State of the Union Special
EP 58

2020 State of the Union Special

2/4/2020

Trevor and the Daily Show News Team provide live coverage of President Trump's State of the Union Address, and PBS's "Firing Line" host Margaret Hoover analyzes the speech.

Nikole Hannah-Jones
EP 59

Nikole Hannah-Jones

2/5/2020
6.0

President Trump's impeachment trial ends, Roy Wood Jr. honors unsung black explorers, and New York Times Magazine reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones discusses the 1619 Project.

Guest Stars

Nikole Hannah-Jones
Tochi Onyebuchi
EP 60

Tochi Onyebuchi

2/10/2020
6.0

Joe Biden targets Pete Buttigieg with a ruthless attack ad, Ronny Chieng examines the upcoming New Hampshire primary, and author Tochi Onyebuchi discusses "Riot Baby."

Wale
EP 61

Wale

2/11/2020

Michael Kosta gives his take on the New Hampshire primary, Ronny Chieng rails against coronavirus misinformation, and Wale discusses his album "Wow... That's Crazy."

Guest Stars

Wale
Lakeith Stanfield
EP 62

Lakeith Stanfield

2/12/2020
5.0

Trevor covers the New Hampshire Democratic primary, Ronny Chieng examines Andrew Yang's exercise in universal basic income, and Lakeith Stanfield discusses "The Photograph."

Guest Stars

LaKeith Stanfield
Nick Kroll
EP 63

Nick Kroll

2/13/2020

Michael Bloomberg takes heat for his past defense of "stop and frisk," Roy Wood Jr. expounds on the Chitlin' Circuit, and Nick Kroll discusses his movie "Olympic Dreams."

Guest Stars

Nick Kroll
Anthony Mackie
EP 64

Anthony Mackie

2/24/2020
7.0

Guest Stars

Anthony Mackie
February Democratic Debate Special
EP 65

February Democratic Debate Special

2/25/2020
6.0

Trevor examines the tenth Democratic debate live, Jaboukie Young-White interviews LGBTQ voters about Pete Buttigieg, and Rahm Emanuel discusses his book "The Nation City."

Kiley Reid
EP 66

Kiley Reid

2/26/2020
5.0

As the coronavirus puts several nations on high alert, Netflix remains immune to the ensuing Wall Street plunge and face masks become a rare and pricey commodity in the U.S.

Jessie Reyez
EP 67

Jessie Reyez

2/27/2020
8.0

Trevor covers the coronavirus crisis, Jordan Klepper and Roy Wood Jr. talk to black primary voters in South Carolina, and Jessie Reyez discusses "Before Love Came to Kill Us."

Guest Stars

Jessie Reyez
Nina Dobrev
EP 68

Nina Dobrev

3/2/2020
6.0

Joe Biden pulls off a major primary victory in South Carolina, Roy Wood Jr. gives tips on avoiding the coronavirus, and actor Nina Dobrev discusses her movie "Run This Town."

Guest Stars

Nina Dobrev
2020 Super Tuesday Primary Special
EP 69

2020 Super Tuesday Primary Special

3/3/2020
8.0

Trevor and Ronny Chieng cover Super Tuesday live, Desi Lydic interviews an X-rated activist, and author David Plouffe discusses "A Citizen's Guide to Beating Donald Trump."

Judith Heumann
EP 70

Judith Heumann

3/4/2020
6.0

Trevor gives his next-day analysis of Super Tuesday, Lewis Black rails against the scourge of "sharenting," and activist Judith Heumann discusses her book "Being Heumann."

Guest Stars

Judith Heumann
Nneka Ogwumike
EP 71

Nneka Ogwumike

3/5/2020
7.0

Trevor examines the "forever chemicals" problem, Dulce Sloan blasts America's lack of statues honoring women, and Los Angeles Sparks player Nneka Ogwumike discusses the WNBPA.

Guest Stars

Nneka Ogwumike
Mikki Kendall
EP 72

Mikki Kendall

3/9/2020
7.0

Trevor covers the effects of the coronavirus in Italy and the U.S., Jaboukie Young-White offers tips on staying coronavirus-free, and Mikki Kendall discusses "Hood Feminism."

Jason Reynolds & Ibram X. Kendi
EP 73

Jason Reynolds & Ibram X. Kendi

3/10/2020
6.0

The coronavirus leads to widespread "social distancing" in the U.S., Trevor unveils Trump's Best Word Bracket, and Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi discuss "Stamped."

Guest Stars

Ibram X. Kendi
Dave Burd a.k.a. Lil Dicky
EP 74

Dave Burd a.k.a. Lil Dicky

3/11/2020
8.0

The WHO declares the coronavirus a global pandemic, NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio talks about the city's response to coronavirus concerns, and actor Dave Burd discusses "Dave."

Guest Stars

Lil Dicky
Octavia Spencer
EP 75

Octavia Spencer

3/12/2020
6.0

The NBA suspends its season indefinitely, President Trump addresses the nation about the coronavirus pandemic, and Octavia Spencer chats about "Self Made."

Guest Stars

Octavia Spencer
The Daily Social Distancing Show
EP 76

The Daily Social Distancing Show

3/23/2020
7.0

Trevor covers global coronavirus news, Desi Lydic describes life as a round-the-clock parent, and Roy Wood Jr. and Michael Kosta weigh in on the Trump's Best Word Bracket.

DJ D-Nice
EP 77

DJ D-Nice

3/24/2020
7.0

President Trump itches for a premature end to social distancing, Michael Kosta gets to know his neighbors via binoculars, and DJ D-Nice talks "Homeschool at Club Quarantine."

Guest Stars

D-Nice
Dr. Vivek Murthy
EP 78

Dr. Vivek Murthy

3/25/2020

Trevor covers coronavirus news, Ronny Chieng gives a dispatch from Australia, and Dr. Vivek Murthy discusses challenges facing medical professionals and his book "Together."

Dr. Anthony Fauci
EP 79

Dr. Anthony Fauci

3/26/2020

Renowned immunologist Dr. Anthony Fauci discusses the threat posed by COVID-19, and Trevor releases anti-tourism ads to keep people from visiting Florida, Alaska and Hawaii.

Guest Stars

Anthony Fauci
Gavin Newsom
EP 80

Gavin Newsom

3/30/2020
7.0

Trevor likens President Trump to Joe Exotic from "Tiger King," Jaboukie Young-White interviews Dr. Peter Hotez, and California Governor Gavin Newsom discusses the coronavirus.

Guest Stars

Gavin Newsom
Kevin Love
EP 81

Kevin Love

3/31/2020
6.0

Trevor and his correspondents try to determine what day it is, and Cleveland Cavaliers player Kevin Love discusses his efforts to keep arena workers paid during the pandemic.

Gretchen Whitmer
EP 82

Gretchen Whitmer

4/1/2020
7.0

President Trump suddenly gets serious about the coronavirus, Ronny Chieng catches up with Andrew Yang, and Trevor interviews Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer about COVID-19.

Guest Stars

Gretchen Whitmer
Bill Gates
EP 83

Bill Gates

4/2/2020
8.0

Trevor covers coronavirus news, Roy Wood Jr. goes into battle mode against COVID-19, and Bill Gates weighs in on the cause of the pandemic and the resources needed to end it.

Guest Stars

Bill Gates
Jennifer Garner
EP 84

Jennifer Garner

4/6/2020
8.0

Trevor enlists his correspondents to help him figure out how to make a protective mask, and actress Jennifer Garner discusses her charitable initiative, Save with Stories.

Guest Stars

Jennifer Garner
Gita Gopinath
EP 85

Gita Gopinath

4/7/2020
6.0

Wisconsin holds its primary election despite the pandemic, Roy Wood Jr. and Michael Kosta cap off Trump's Best Word Bracket, and Trevor interviews IMF economist Gita Gopinath.

Roxane Gay
EP 86

Roxane Gay

4/8/2020
6.0

Black Americans get hit hardest by COVID-19, Dulce Sloan roasts the backgrounds of news anchor footage, and Roxane Gay discusses her effort to help during the pandemic crisis.

Guest Stars

Roxane Gay
Darren Walker
EP 87

Darren Walker

4/9/2020
4.0

Divorces increase due to pandemic lockdowns, Jordan Klepper learns about doomsday preparation, and Darren Walker discusses the threat COVID-19 poses to incarcerated Americans.

Claire Babineaux-Fontenot
EP 88

Claire Babineaux-Fontenot

4/13/2020

Trevor covers pandemic-era Easter celebrations, Desi Lydic talks about mental health self-care with Dr. Steven Taylor, and Claire Babineaux-Fontenot discusses Feeding America.

Christina Koch
EP 89

Christina Koch

4/14/2020

President Trump insists he has total authority over the states, The Daily Show correspondents offer video chatting etiquette, and astronaut Christina Koch chats with Trevor.

Guest Stars

Christina Koch
Lori Lightfoot
EP 90

Lori Lightfoot

4/15/2020
7.0

President Trump demands his signature on COVID-19 relief checks, Jaboukie Young-White basks in life under quarantine, and Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot chats with Trevor.

Mark Cuban
EP 91

Mark Cuban

4/16/2020
6.0

Trevor examines COVID-19 conspiracy theories, Lewis Black describes his life under quarantine, and Mark Cuban discusses his work with the White House on reopening the economy.

Guest Stars

Mark Cuban
Phil Murphy & Stephen Curry
EP 92

Phil Murphy & Stephen Curry

4/20/2020

Right-wing protesters gather to demand an end to statewide coronavirus lockdowns, and Trevor talks to New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and NBA All-Star Stephen Curry.

Guest Stars

Stephen Curry
Amanda Nguyen
EP 93

Amanda Nguyen

4/21/2020
6.0

President Trump announces an immigration ban, Jordan Klepper gets tips from survivalist Pat McNamara, and Rise CEO Amanda Nguyen discusses her Survivor Safe Haven program.

Guest Stars

Amanda Nguyen
Andrew Cuomo
EP 94

Andrew Cuomo

4/22/2020
7.0

Trevor has an in-depth interview with New York Governor Andrew Cuomo about his urgent efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and how the crisis has impacted him personally.

Guest Stars

Andrew Cuomo
Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds & Teddy Riley
EP 95

Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds & Teddy Riley

4/23/2020
5.0

President Trump remains consistently chaotic, Roy Wood Jr. mixes a quarantine cocktail, and Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and Teddy Riley discuss their R&B Instagram battle.

Guest Stars

BabyfaceTeddy Riley
Keisha Lance Bottoms
EP 96

Keisha Lance Bottoms

4/27/2020
6.0

President Trump suggests injected disinfectants can fight COVID-19, Roy Wood Jr. gets do-it-yourself haircut tips, and Trevor interviews Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms.

Guest Stars

Keisha Lance Bottoms
Tammy Duckworth
EP 97

Tammy Duckworth

4/28/2020
6.0

Banks and big businesses exploit the Paycheck Protection Program, Michael Kosta presents a travelogue of his home, and Trevor interviews Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth.

Guest Stars

Tammy Duckworth
Larry Hogan
EP 98

Larry Hogan

4/29/2020
6.0

COVID-19 deals a blow to America's food supply chain, The Daily Show correspondents look back on life before quarantine, and Trevor interviews Maryland Governor Larry Hogan.

Guest Stars

Larry Hogan
Danny Meyer
EP 99

Danny Meyer

4/30/2020
6.0

Neighbors come up with novel ways to stay engaged with one another, Roy Wood Jr. and Michael Kosta cover sports news, and Trevor interviews renowned restaurateur Danny Meyer.

Anders Tegnell
EP 100

Anders Tegnell

5/4/2020
6.0

Protesters demand an end to state lockdowns, Jaboukie Young-White talks to COVID-19 survivors about an anti-gay blood donation ban, and Trevor interviews Dr. Anders Tegnell.

Guest Stars

Anders Tegnell
Thomas Piketty & Amandla Stenberg
EP 101
30m

Thomas Piketty & Amandla Stenberg

5/5/2020
6.0

Americans lash out against face mask requirements, author Thomas Piketty discusses "Capital and Ideology," and actor Amandla Stenberg talks about "The Eddy."

Guest Stars

Thomas PikettyAmandla Stenberg
Jose Andres
EP 102

Jose Andres

5/6/2020
7.0

President Trump tours a mask plant without wearing a mask, Roy Wood Jr. talks to COVID-19 website creator Avi Schiffmann, and Jose Andres discusses World Central Kitchen.

Guest Stars

José Andrés Puerta
Jason Isbell
EP 103

Jason Isbell

5/7/2020
5.0

Trevor examines college life in the coronavirus era, and musician Jason Isbell discusses his album "Reunions" and the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on the music industry.

Guest Stars

Jason Isbell
Bakari Sellers
EP 104

Bakari Sellers

5/11/2020
6.0

White House staffers tests positive for COVID-19, Dulce Sloan gets advice on the importance of the U.S. Census, and Bakari Sellers discusses his memoir "My Vanishing Country."

Guest Stars

Bakari Sellers
Ricky Gervais
EP 105

Ricky Gervais

5/12/2020
6.0

Doctors find the coronavirus could ravage the entire body, Desi Lydic attempts a familial chat with Fox News's Jeanine Pirro, and Ricky Gervais discusses "After Life."

Guest Stars

Ricky Gervais
Eric Garcetti & Billy Porter
EP 106
30m

Eric Garcetti & Billy Porter

5/13/2020
6.0

Trevor highlights COVID-19's effects on the drug trade, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti discusses concerns about reopening, and Billy Porter talks about his art and activism.

Guest Stars

Eric GarcettiBilly Porter
Scott Blubaugh & Yara Shahidi
EP 107
30m

Scott Blubaugh & Yara Shahidi

5/14/2020
6.0

Desi Lydic examines President Trump's "Obamagate" accusations, Scott Blubaugh discusses COVID-19's effects on the U.S. food supply, and Yara Shahidi talks "Graduate Together."

Guest Stars

Yara Shahidi
Madeleine Albright
EP 108

Madeleine Albright

5/18/2020
7.0

Barack Obama takes a swipe at President Trump, Jaboukie Young-White examines rich people in the COVID-19 era, and Madeleine Albright discusses "Hell and Other Destinations."

Guest Stars

Madeleine Albright
Kerry Moles & Brieanna Hayes
EP 109

Kerry Moles & Brieanna Hayes

5/19/2020
6.0

President Trump claims to be on hydroxychloroquine, Jordan Klepper highlights counter-protesting nurses in North Carolina, and Kerry Moles and Brieanna Hayes discuss CASA-NYC.

Jose Antonio Vargas & Chris Paul
EP 110

Jose Antonio Vargas & Chris Paul

5/20/2020
6.0

Trevor covers face mask news, Jose Antonio Vargas talks about COVID-19's effects on undocumented immigrants, and NBA star Chris Paul discusses his documentary "Blackballed."

Guest Stars

Jose Antonio VargasChris Paul
Taraji P. Henson
EP 111

Taraji P. Henson

5/21/2020
6.0

Teachers adapt to daunting COVID-19 challenges, Michael Kosta talks to Florida's Grim Reaper protester, and Taraji P. Henson discusses the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation.

Guest Stars

Taraji P. Henson
Miski Noor & Anquan Boldin
EP 112

Miski Noor & Anquan Boldin

6/8/2020
7.0

Police get violent with peaceful protesters, Black Visions Collective's Miski Noor examines police brutality in Minneapolis, and Anquan Boldin discusses the Players Coalition.

Panel Discussion on Radical Police Reform
EP 113

Panel Discussion on Radical Police Reform

6/9/2020
8.0

Patrisse Cullors, Josie Duffy Rice, Sam Sinyangwe, Mychal Denzel Smith and Alex S. Vitale join Trevor for a panel on movements to radically reimagine policing in the U.S.

Joe Biden
EP 114

Joe Biden

6/10/2020
7.0

Georgia's primary voters endure long lines and faulty equipment at the polls, and former Vice President Joe Biden discusses police reform and running against President Trump.

Guest Stars

Joe Biden
Spike Lee & Josh Gad
EP 115

Spike Lee & Josh Gad

6/11/2020
6.0

Roy Wood Jr. proposes a union to counter police unions, Spike Lee discusses his movie "Da 5 Bloods," and actor Josh Gad talks about "Central Park," "Reunited Apart" and more.

Guest Stars

Josh GadSpike Lee
Stacey Abrams & Alicia Keys
EP 116

Stacey Abrams & Alicia Keys

6/15/2020
6.0

The Supreme Court rules to protect LGBTQ employees' rights, Stacey Abrams discusses "Our Time Is Now," and Alicia Keys talks about her new song "The Perfect Way to Die."

Guest Stars

Stacey AbramsAlicia Keys
Tim Scott & Gabrielle Union
EP 117

Tim Scott & Gabrielle Union

6/16/2020
6.0

Jaboukie Young-White helps Michael Kosta become a better ally, Senator Tim Scott discusses police reform, and Gabrielle Union talks about the ubiquity of racism in America.

Guest Stars

Tim ScottGabrielle Union
Alphonso David & Matt Ryan
EP 118

Alphonso David & Matt Ryan

6/17/2020
6.0

President Trump downplays COVID-19, Alphonso David discusses the Supreme Court's LGBTQ+ anti-discrimination ruling, and NFL quarterback Matt Ryan talks about his activism.

Kimberly Jones & LL Cool J
EP 119

Kimberly Jones & LL Cool J

6/18/2020
6.0

Dulce Sloan shares a Juneteenth history lesson, activist Kimberly Jones discusses "I'm Not Dying with You Tonight," and LL Cool J talks about his Rock the Bells initiative.

Guest Stars

LL Cool J
Malcolm Jenkins & Laverne Cox
EP 120

Malcolm Jenkins & Laverne Cox

6/22/2020
7.0

President Trump's rally in Tulsa, OK, is a dud, Malcolm Jenkins discusses Black Lives Matter and Listen Up Media, and Laverne Cox talks trans representation and "Disclosure."

Guest Stars

Malcolm JenkinsLaverne Cox
Seth Stoughton & D.L. Hughley
EP 121

Seth Stoughton & D.L. Hughley

6/23/2020
6.0

Trevor examines Black employment barriers, talks to "Evaluating Police Uses of Force" co-author Seth Stoughton and interviews D.L. Hughley about "Surrender, White People!"

Guest Stars

D.L. Hughley
Bubba Wallace & John Legend
EP 122

Bubba Wallace & John Legend

6/24/2020

NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace reflects on the noose controversy, Trevor introduces Blacklexa, and John Legend talks about fighting for racial equality and his album "Bigger Love."

Guest Stars

Darrell Wallace, Jr.John Legend
Jon Stewart
EP 123

Jon Stewart

6/25/2020
6.0

TV shows glorifying lawless cops face backlash, Roy Wood Jr. talks to Dr. Juanakee Adams about protester vandalism of her business, and Jon Stewart discusses "Irresistible."

Guest Stars

Jon Stewart
Hillary Clinton
EP 124

Hillary Clinton

7/13/2020

President Trump finally wears a mask in public, Michael Kosta weighs in on safely reopening schools, and Hillary Clinton discusses the Hulu docuseries "Hillary" and more.

Guest Stars

Hillary Clinton
Hannibal Buress
EP 125

Hannibal Buress

7/14/2020
7.0

Joe Biden leads President Trump in polls, Dulce Sloan highlights the importance of taking the census, and Hannibal Buress discusses his stand-up special "Miami Nights."

Guest Stars

Hannibal Buress
Katie Porter & Danai Gurira
EP 126

Katie Porter & Danai Gurira

7/15/2020
6.0

Trevor highlights corrupt cops in L.A., Rep. Katie Porter weighs in on reopening schools, and actor Danai Gurira discusses Difficult Conversations with My White Friends.

Guest Stars

Danai GuriraKatie Porter
Michele Harper & Patton Oswalt
EP 127

Michele Harper & Patton Oswalt

7/16/2020
6.0

Trevor covers international COVID-19 news, Dr. Michele Harper discusses her memoir "The Beauty in Breaking," and Patton Oswalt talks about "I'll Be Gone in the Dark."

Guest Stars

Patton Oswalt
Susan Rice & Nathalie Emmanuel
EP 128

Susan Rice & Nathalie Emmanuel

7/20/2020

Fox News's Chris Wallace grills President Trump, "Tough Love" author Susan Rice discusses the Trump administration's COVID-19 response, and Nathalie Emmanuel talks "Die Hart."

Guest Stars

Nathalie EmmanuelSusan Rice
Buju Banton
EP 129

Buju Banton

7/21/2020
6.0

Trevor highlights heightened unrest in Portland, OR, Roy Wood Jr. and Michael Kosta discuss the NBA's "bubble," and Buju Banton talks about his album "Upside Down 2020."

Jim Carrey
EP 130

Jim Carrey

7/22/2020
6.0

President Trump pretends to take the coronavirus seriously again, Jordan Klepper visits a pro-Trump boat rally, and Jim Carrey discusses his book "Memoirs and Misinformation."

Guest Stars

Jim Carrey
Esther Perel
EP 131

Esther Perel

7/23/2020
6.0

Trevor compares America's handling of the Spanish flu and COVID-19, Desi Lydic checks in on her uncle Rudy, and Esther Perel discusses her podcast "Where Should We Begin."

Guest Stars

Esther Perel
Eddie S. Glaude Jr.
EP 132

Eddie S. Glaude Jr.

7/27/2020

Trevor gives a rundown of COVID-19 news, Desi Lydic helps white people become anti-racist, and "Begin Again" author Eddie S. Glaude Jr. discusses the life of James Baldwin.

Guest Stars

Eddie S. Glaude
Tina Knowles-Lawson and Leigh Chapman
EP 133

Tina Knowles-Lawson and Leigh Chapman

7/28/2020
5.0

Senate Republicans propose steep cuts to unemployment benefits, Lewis Black would rather die than try outdoor dining, and Tina Knowles-Lawson and Leigh Chapman discuss voting rights.

Guest Stars

Tina KnowlesLeigh Chapman
EP 134

Michael Tubbs & Liza Koshy

7/29/2020
5.0

Trevor highlights the erasure of powerful Black women activists from history, Stockton, CA, mayor Michael Tubbs discusses "Stockton on My Mind," and Liza Koshy talks about "Work It."

Guest Stars

Liza KoshyMichael Tubbs
EP 135

Nadia Murad

7/30/2020
7.0

Trevor examines the life and legacy of Breonna Taylor, Michael Kosta learns about poop-based medical research, and "The Last Girl" author Nadia Murad talks about her fight against genocide.

Guest Stars

Nadia Murad
EP 136

Pramila Jayapal & Michaela Coel

8/10/2020
6.0

Jaboukie Young-White proposes an unlikely running mate for Joe Biden, Rep. Pramila Jayapal discusses "Use the Power You Have," and actor Michaela Coel talks about "I May Destroy You."

Guest Stars

Pramila JayapalMichaela Coel
EP 137

Sterling K. Brown

8/11/2020

President Trump crusades against mail-in voting, Roy Wood Jr. examines the origins of citizen's arrest laws, and "This Is Us" star Sterling K. Brown discusses One Million Truths.

Guest Stars

Sterling K. Brown
EP 138

W. Kamau Bell

8/12/2020
7.0

Trevor highlights the career of Senator Kamala Harris, Jaboukie Young-White reconnects with vaccine expert Dr. Peter Hotez, and W. Kamau Bell discusses "United Shades of America."

Guest Stars

W. Kamau Bell
EP 139

Kenya Barris & Isabel Wilkerson

8/13/2020

Dulce Sloan and singer Margo Price react to sexist attacks on Kamala Harris, Kenya Barris talks about his shows "Black-ish" and "#blackAF," and author Isabel Wilkerson discusses "Caste."

Guest Stars

Kenya BarrisIsabel Wilkerson
EP 140

Jim Clyburn

8/17/2020

Trevor covers pushback against U.S. Postal Service cuts, Michael Kosta examines a coronavirus checkpoint clash in South Dakota, and House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn discusses Kamala Harris.

Guest Stars

James Clyburn
EP 141

Common & Veronica Chambers

8/18/2020
5.0

Dulce Sloan observes the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, Common talks about "Com&Well," and "Finish the Fight!" author Veronica Chambers discusses the American suffrage movement.

Guest Stars

Common
EP 142

Eva Longoria

8/19/2020

Conservatives question Kamala Harris's Black identity, Jaboukie Young-White talks to members of the Young Delegates Coalition, and actor Eva Longoria discusses Momento Latino.

Guest Stars

Eva Longoria
EP 143

Bernie Sanders

8/20/2020

Kamala Harris officially accepts the nomination for vice president, Trevor rolls out a short biopic about Joe Biden, and Bernie Sanders calls for a broad coalition to defeat President Trump.

Guest Stars

Bernie Sanders
EP 144

Tracee Ellis Ross

8/21/2020

Desi Lydic Fox-splains Kamala Harris, Dulce Sloan talks to drag queens getting out the vote, and "Black-ish" star Tracee Ellis Ross discusses moderating at the 2020 DNC and "The High Note."

Guest Stars

Tracee Ellis Ross
EP 145

Stuart Stevens, Radhika Jones & Ta-Nehisi Coates

8/24/2020

Guest Stars

Stuart StevensTa-Nehisi Coates
EP 146

Chris Evans & Mark Kassen

8/25/2020

Guest Stars

Chris EvansMark Kassen
EP 147

Ramy Youssef

8/26/2020
6.0

Guest Stars

Ramy Youssef
EP 148

RNC 2020 Coverage & Trump's Greatness

8/27/2020
7.0
EP 149

Doc Rivers, Steve Ballmer & Keke Palmer

8/28/2020

Guest Stars

Glenn 'Doc' RiversKeke Palmer
EP 150

Malcolm Gladwell & Lamorne Morris

9/8/2020

Guest Stars

Malcolm GladwellLamorne Morris
EP 151

Jane Fonda

9/9/2020
8.0

Guest Stars

Jane Fonda
EP 152

Peter Strzok & Samuel L. Jackson

9/10/2020
6.0

Guest Stars

Samuel L. Jackson
EP 153

Mychal Denzel Smith

9/14/2020
4.0

Guest Stars

Mychal Denzel Smith
EP 154

Mark Ruffalo

9/15/2020
7.0

Guest Stars

Mark Ruffalo
EP 155

Jon Tester & Big Sean

9/16/2020

Guest Stars

Jon TesterBig Sean
EP 156

Sherrilyn Ifill & Ewan McGregor

9/17/2020
6.0

Guest Stars

Sherrilyn IfillEwan McGregor
EP 157

Anthony Fauci

9/21/2020

Guest Stars

Anthony Fauci
EP 158

Dahlia Lithwick & Patrisse Cullors

9/22/2020

Guest Stars

Patrisse CullorsDahlia Lithwick
EP 159

Bob Woodward

9/23/2020
7.0

Guest Stars

Bob Woodward
EP 160

Desus Nice, The Kid Mero & Jeff Daniels

9/24/2020
8.0

Guest Stars

Desus NiceThe Kid MeroJeff Daniels