Season 27

Season 27

The Daily Show

2021 Episodes
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September 27, 2021 - Neal Brennan
EP 1

September 27, 2021 - Neal Brennan

9/27/2021

Trevor examines the effects of Texas's draconian anti-abortion law, Roy Wood Jr. channels Francis Scott Key, and Neal Brennan discusses his off-Broadway show "Neal Brennan: Unacceptable."

Guest Stars

Neal Brennan
September 28, 2021 - Davido
EP 2

September 28, 2021 - Davido

9/28/2021

Dulcé Sloan reacts to a drastic technology crackdown in China, Roy Wood Jr. honors pioneering Black models, and Nigerian-American musician Davido discusses his album "A Better Time."

Guest Stars

Davido
September 29, 2021 - Derecka Purnell
EP 3

September 29, 2021 - Derecka Purnell

9/29/2021

Trevor covers a nail-biting showdown in Congress, Roy Wood Jr. and Dulcé Sloan discuss outsized media coverage of missing white women, and Derecka Purnell talks "Becoming Abolitionists."

Guest Stars

Derecka Purnell
September 30, 2021 - Jake Gyllenhaal
EP 4

September 30, 2021 - Jake Gyllenhaal

9/30/2021

Americans are compelled to start their holiday shopping early, Roy Wood Jr. and Michael Kosta talk sports news, and actor Jake Gyllenhaal discusses his movie "The Guilty."

Guest Stars

Jake Gyllenhaal
October 4, 2021 - Richard Antoine White
EP 5

October 4, 2021 - Richard Antoine White

10/4/2021

A data leak exposes super-rich tax dodgers, Dulcé Sloan challenges people to prove her wrong, and professional tuba player Richard Antoine White discusses his book "I'm Possible."

Guest Stars

Richard Antoine White
October 5, 2021 - Tristan Harris
EP 6

October 5, 2021 - Tristan Harris

10/5/2021

Americans claim religious exemptions for vaccine mandates, Michael Kosta chats with a pioneering clitoris expert, and Tristan Harris talks about Facebook's toxic effects on society.

Guest Stars

Tristan Harris
October 6, 2021 - Monica Lewinsky
EP 7

October 6, 2021 - Monica Lewinsky

10/6/2021

Trevor's two "brothers" debate a congressional spending bill, The Daily Show explains how Hollywood works, and activist Monica Lewinsky discusses her documentary "15 Minutes of Fame."

Guest Stars

Monica Lewinsky
October 7, 2021 - Bobby Hall
EP 8

October 7, 2021 - Bobby Hall

10/7/2021

Trevor examines the Right to Repair movement, Ronny Chieng rants about the fall season, and rapper Bobby Hall (a.k.a. Logic) discusses his memoir, "This Bright Future."

Guest Stars

Logic
October 12, 2021 - Phoebe Robinson
EP 9

October 12, 2021 - Phoebe Robinson

10/12/2021

Trevor covers COVID-19 vaccination news, Michael Kosta examines a free speech battle in New Jersey, and Phoebe Robinson discusses “Please Don’t Sit on My Bed in Your Outside Clothes.”

Guest Stars

Phoebe Robinson
October 13, 2021 - Rosario Dawson
EP 10

October 13, 2021 - Rosario Dawson

10/13/2021

A megadrought ravages the American Southwest, Lewis Black rails against the use of digital de-aging technology in movies, and actor Rosario Dawson discusses her Hulu series “Dopesick.”

Guest Stars

Rosario Dawson
October 14, 2021 - John Legend
EP 11

October 14, 2021 - John Legend

10/14/2021

Americans quit their jobs in record numbers, Trevor reacts to Demi Lovato’s objection to calling extraterrestrials “aliens,” and artist John Legend discusses his HUMANLEVEL initiative.

Guest Stars

John Legend
October 18, 2021 - Eve
EP 12

October 18, 2021 - Eve

10/18/2021

Trevor covers ongoing drama among congressional Democrats, Jordan Klepper visits a rowdy Trump rally in Des Moines, Iowa, and Eve discusses her ABC show "Queens."

Guest Stars

Eve
October 19, 2021 - Alex Wagner
EP 13

October 19, 2021 - Alex Wagner

10/19/2021

Trevor dives into the Striketober worker movement, Dulcé Sloan addresses the lack of trees in low-income neighborhoods, and Alex Wagner discusses her political docuseries "The Circus."

Guest Stars

Alex Wagner
October 20, 2021 - Nick Offerman
EP 14

October 20, 2021 - Nick Offerman

10/20/2021

U.S. police officers push back against COVID-19 vaccination mandates, The Daily Show examines the life of Vladimir Putin, and Nick Offerman discusses “Where the Deer and the Antelope Play.”

Guest Stars

Nick OffermanVladimir Putin
October 21, 2021 - Tammy Duckworth & Michael Pollan
EP 15

October 21, 2021 - Tammy Duckworth & Michael Pollan

10/21/2021

Senator Tammy Duckworth talks about disability rights in the workplace, Michael Kosta quizzes people about current events, and author Michael Pollan discusses “This Is Your Mind on Plants.”

Guest Stars

Tammy DuckworthMichael Pollan
October 25, 2021 - Anna Kendrick
EP 16

October 25, 2021 - Anna Kendrick

10/25/2021

Alec Baldwin fatally shoots a cinematographer in a tragic filming accident, Trevor highlights Arizona senator Kyrsten Sinema, and Anna Kendrick talks about her role on HBO's "Love Life."

Guest Stars

Anna Kendrick
October 26, 2021 - Tamron Hall
EP 17

October 26, 2021 - Tamron Hall

10/26/2021

Facebook is under fire for encouraging negativity, Trevor examines police quotas for writing tickets, and journalist and author Tamron Hall discusses her novel "As the Wicked Watch."

Guest Stars

Tamron Hall
October 27, 2021 - Diego Boneta
EP 18

October 27, 2021 - Diego Boneta

10/27/2021

Cigarette sales suddenly rise in the U.S., Desi Lydic investigates Texas's extreme anti-abortion law, and Diego Boneta talks about his Netflix show "Luis Miguel: The Series."

Guest Stars

Diego Boneta
October 28, 2021 - Kristen Soltis Anderson
EP 19

October 28, 2021 - Kristen Soltis Anderson

10/28/2021

Democrats whittle down a major Biden administration plan, Roy Wood Jr. and Ronny Chieng cover sports, and Republican pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson discusses her book “The Selfie Vote.”

Guest Stars

Kristen Soltis Anderson
November 1, 2021 - Dan Crenshaw
EP 20

November 1, 2021 - Dan Crenshaw

11/1/2021

Trevor covers President Biden's diplomatic exploits overseas, Roy Wood Jr. highlights Black horror movies, and Congressman Dan Crenshaw talks about his book "Fortitude."

Guest Stars

Dan Crenshaw
November 2, 2021 - Vanessa Nakate
EP 21

November 2, 2021 - Vanessa Nakate

11/2/2021

SCOTUS disapproves of Texas's anti-abortion law, Desi Lydic examines how Taylor Swift fans are affecting Virginia's governor race, and Vanessa Nakate discusses her memoir "A Bigger Picture."

Guest Stars

Vanessa Nakate
November 3, 2021 - Katie Porter & Charlamagne Tha God
EP 22

November 3, 2021 - Katie Porter & Charlamagne Tha God

11/3/2021

Democrats suffer major electoral losses, Representative Katie Porter discusses corporate abuse of a bankruptcy law, and Lenard "Charlamagne" McKelvey talks about Tha God's Honest Truth.

Guest Stars

Katie PorterCharlamagne tha God
November 8, 2021 - Spike Lee
EP 23

November 8, 2021 - Spike Lee

11/8/2021

Trevor covers the top headlines of the day, Senator Ted Cruz gets into a COVID-19 vaccination beef with Big Bird, and filmmaker Spike Lee discusses his career-spanning book "SPIKE."

Guest Stars

Spike Lee
November 9, 2021 - Emily Ratajkowski
EP 24

November 9, 2021 - Emily Ratajkowski

11/9/2021

Republicans face extreme backlash for supporting Democrats' infrastructure bill, Dulcé Sloan gets educated by Black beekeepers, and supermodel Emily Ratajkowski discusses her book "My Body."

Guest Stars

Emily Ratajkowski
November 10, 2021 - Bad Bunny
EP 25

November 10, 2021 - Bad Bunny

11/10/2021

Rep. Paul Gosar posts a violent anime video targeting Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, The Daily Show salutes wannabe veterans, and artist Bad Bunny discusses his role in "Narcos: Mexico."

Guest Stars

Bad Bunny
November 11, 2021 - Will Smith
EP 26

November 11, 2021 - Will Smith

11/11/2021

Trevor covers the latest coronavirus pandemic news, Desi Lydic celebrates pioneering women in the U.S. military, and Will Smith discusses his movie "King Richard" and his memoir "Will."

Guest Stars

Will Smith
November 15, 2021 - Chris Christie
EP 27

November 15, 2021 - Chris Christie

11/15/2021

Gas prices surge in the U.S., Leo Deblin (Roy Wood Jr.) proposes a solution for an ICU bed shortage, and former New Jersey governor Chris Christie discusses his book "Republican Rescue."

Guest Stars

Chris Christie
November 16, 2021 - Ai Weiwei
EP 28

November 16, 2021 - Ai Weiwei

11/16/2021

A racially charged complaint rocks the Ahmaud Arbery murder trial, Ronny Chieng debates passersby about Thanksgiving, and Ai WeiWei discusses his memoir "1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows."

Guest Stars

Ai Weiwei
November 17, 2021 - Dwyane Wade
EP 29

November 17, 2021 - Dwyane Wade

11/17/2021

Trevor highlights the right-wing extremism of Congressman Paul Gosar, Dulcé Sloan examines the history of Black marching bands, and NBA star Dwyane Wade discusses his memoir "Dwyane."

Guest Stars

Dwyane Wade
November 18, 2021 - Halle Berry
EP 30

November 18, 2021 - Halle Berry

11/18/2021

Trevor covers news from other countries, Desi Lydic gives advice on how to celebrate Thanksgiving on a tight budget, and Halle Berry discusses her movie "Bruised."

Guest Stars

Halle Berry
November 29, 2021 - Peter Hotez & Thandiwe Newton
EP 31

November 29, 2021 - Peter Hotez & Thandiwe Newton

11/29/2021

Trevor covers the rise of the Omicron COVID-19 variant, Dr. Peter Hotez discusses his book "Preventing the Next Pandemic," and Thandiwe Newton talks about her documentary film "President."

Guest Stars

Thandiwe NewtonPeter Hotez
November 31, 2021 - Natalie and Derrica Wilson
EP 32

November 31, 2021 - Natalie and Derrica Wilson

11/30/2021

North Korea bans leather coats, right-wing conspiracy theories about coronavirus variants abound, and activists Natalie and Derrica Wilson discuss the Black and Missing Foundation.

Guest Stars

Natalie WilsonDerrica Wilson
December 1, 2021 - Ryan Busse & Scottie Pippen
EP 33

December 1, 2021 - Ryan Busse & Scottie Pippen

12/1/2021

Donald Trump reportedly concealed his positive COVID-19 test result before debating Joe Biden in 2020, Ryan Busse discusses "Gunfight," and NBA star Scottie Pippen talks about "Unguarded."

Guest Stars

Ryan BusseScottie Pippen
December 2, 2021 - William Jackson Harper
EP 34

December 2, 2021 - William Jackson Harper

12/2/2021

Trevor chronicles the career of outgoing German chancellor Angela Merkel, Desi Lydic highlights the year’s celebrity power couples, and actor William Jackson Harper discusses “Love Life.”

Guest Stars

William Jackson Harper
December 6, 2021 - Mahershala Ali
EP 35

December 6, 2021 - Mahershala Ali

12/6/2021

The U.S. announces a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Olympics, Ronny Chieng highlights awful Texas news from 2021, and actor and producer Mahershala Ali talks about his movie "Swan Song."

Guest Stars

Mahershala Ali
December 7, 2021 - Gavin Newsom
EP 36

December 7, 2021 - Gavin Newsom

12/7/2021

Trevor examines America's soaring house prices, Roy Wood Jr. hosts a New York City bus tour for K-pop group aespa, and Governor Gavin Newsom discusses his book "Ben & Emma's Big Hit."

Guest Stars

Gavin Newsom
December 8, 2021 - Nikole Hannah-Jones
EP 37

December 8, 2021 - Nikole Hannah-Jones

12/8/2021

Trevor highlights Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert, Jordan Klepper talks to vaccine-hesitant protesters in California, and Nikole Hannah-Jones discusses "The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story."

Guest Stars

Nikole Hannah-Jones
December 9, 2021 - José Andrés & Lou Llobell
EP 38

December 9, 2021 - José Andrés & Lou Llobell

12/9/2021

Chef José Andrés discusses America’s hunger crisis, Dulcé Sloan looks back at the biggest exits of 2021, and actor Lou Llobell talks about her role on the Apple TV+ series “Foundation.”

Guest Stars

José Andrés PuertaLou Llobell
December 13, 2021 - Huma Abedin
EP 39

December 13, 2021 - Huma Abedin

12/13/2021

Governor Gavin Newsom models a California gun reform law after a Texas anti-abortion law, Roy Wood Jr. highlights who got cancelled in 2021, and Huma Abedin discusses her memoir "Both/And.

Guest Stars

Huma Abedin
December 14, 2021 - Chelsea Handler
EP 40

December 14, 2021 - Chelsea Handler

12/14/2021

Congress holds former Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows in contempt, Michael Kosta highlights the biggest scams of 2021, and Chelsea Handler talks about her Vaccinated and Horny Tour.

Guest Stars

Chelsea Handler
December 15, 2021 - Jodie Turner-Smith
EP 41

December 15, 2021 - Jodie Turner-Smith

12/15/2021

COVID-19 cases surge in the world of professional sports, Dulcé Sloan breaks down the history of Kwanzaa, and actor Jodie Turner-Smith discusses her role on the miniseries "Anne Boleyn."

Guest Stars

Jodie Turner-Smith
December 16, 2021 - Bruno Le Maire
EP 42

December 16, 2021 - Bruno Le Maire

12/16/2021

Trevor highlights China’s investments in Africa, Michael Kosta and Desi Lydic star in a holiday rom-com, and French finance minister Bruno Le Maire discusses an inclusive future for France.

Guest Stars

Bruno Le Maire
January 18, 2022 - Bernice A. King
EP 43

January 18, 2022 - Bernice A. King

1/18/2022

Australia deports unvaccinated tennis star Novak Djokovic, the CDC issues confusing COVID-19 guidelines, and Dr. Bernice A. King discusses The King Center and "It Starts with Me."

Guest Stars

Bernice King
January 19, 2022 - Ariana DeBose
EP 44

January 19, 2022 - Ariana DeBose

1/19/2022

U.K. prime minister Boris Johnson lands in hot water for partying during lockdown, Jordan Klepper revisits the January 6 Capitol riot, and actor Ariana DeBose discusses "West Side Story."

Guest Stars

Ariana DeBose
January 20, 2022 - Francis Ngannou
EP 45

January 20, 2022 - Francis Ngannou

1/20/2022

Republicans and Democrats spar over voting rights legislation, Desi Lydic talks to influencers encouraging vaccination, and UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou chats with Trevor.

Guest Stars

Francis Ngannou
Jay Shetty
EP 46

Jay Shetty

1/24/2022

The NFL playoffs have a historic weekend, Trevor examines the West Elm Caleb online controversy, and author and mindfulness expert Jay Shetty discusses his partnership with the Calm app.

Guest Stars

Jay Shetty
W. Kamau Bell
EP 47

W. Kamau Bell

1/25/2022

President Biden is overheard insulting a reporter over a hot mic, Trevor examines beefs in the music industry, and W. Kamau Bell discusses his docuseries "We Need to Talk About Cosby."

Guest Stars

W. Kamau Bell
Rick Glassman
EP 48

Rick Glassman

1/26/2022

Supreme Court judge Stephen Breyer announces his imminent retirement, Trevor examines the ethics of stock trading by members of Congress, and Rick Glassman discusses "As We See It."

Guest Stars

Rick Glassman
Lindsey Vonn
EP 49

Lindsey Vonn

1/27/2022

Roy Wood Jr. reacts to COVID-19 chaos in U.S. schools, Ronny Chieng presents an international perspective of America, and skier Lindsey Vonn discusses her memoir “Rise: My Story.”

Guest Stars

Lindsey Vonn
Barbara Lee
EP 50

Barbara Lee

1/31/2022
9.0

Desi Lydic reports on a trucker protest in Canada, Trevor examines a controversy surrounding Joe Rogan and Spotify, and Rep. Barbara Lee discusses "Barbara Lee: Speaking Truth to Power."

Guest Stars

Barbara Lee
Bakari Sellers
EP 51

Bakari Sellers

2/1/2022

Tom Brady announces his retirement from the NFL, Ronny Chieng offers alternatives to traditional burials, and "Who Are Your People?" author Bakari Sellers discusses his children's book.

Guest Stars

Bakari Sellers
Gugu Mbatha-Raw
EP 52

Gugu Mbatha-Raw

2/2/2022

Vladimir Putin gets defensive about Russian aggression toward Ukraine, Roy Wood Jr. learns about Black representation on cereal boxes, and actor Gugu Mbatha-Raw discusses "The Girl Before."

Guest Stars

Gugu Mbatha-Raw
Johnny Knoxville
EP 53

Johnny Knoxville

2/3/2022

Roy Wood Jr. weighs in on discrimination against Black coaches in the NFL, Michael Kosta dives into a sewer tunnel conspiracy, and Johnny Knoxville chats about his movie “Jackass Forever.”

Guest Stars

Johnny Knoxville
Michael S. Regan
EP 54

Michael S. Regan

2/7/2022

Facebook's Metaverse users fall victim to virtual groping, Joe Rogan faces severe backlash over his extensive use of the N-word, and EPA administrator Michael S. Regan sits down with Trevor.

Guest Stars

Michael S. Regan
Robert Glasper
EP 55

Robert Glasper

2/8/2022

A jet company offers couples a romantic Mile High Club experience, several blue states announce an end to COVID-19 mask mandates, and Robert Glasper discusses his album "Black Radio III."

Guest Stars

Robert Glasper
Frances Haugen
EP 56

Frances Haugen

2/9/2022

Trevor examines the racist history of America's highway system, Dulcé Sloan highlights Black romance novelists, and whistleblower Frances Haugen discusses Facebook's destructive effects.

Guest Stars

Frances Haugen
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson
EP 57

Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson

2/10/2022

Canada’s trucker protest gains support from conservatives in the U.S., Ronny Chieng and Roy Wood Jr. talk sports, and Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson discusses his documentary “Summer of Soul.”

Guest Stars

Questlove
India.Arie
EP 58

India.Arie

2/14/2022

Grammy Award-winning artist India.Arie has a special conversation with Trevor about how Spotify compensates artists and reflects on Joe Rogan's history of using the N-word on his podcast.

Guest Stars

India.Arie
Hasan Minhaj
EP 59

Hasan Minhaj

2/15/2022

Conservatives rally to ban books from America's school libraries, Roy Wood Jr. honors trailblazing Black winter Olympians, and Hasan Minhaj talks about his stand-up tour "The King's Jester."

Guest Stars

Hasan Minhaj
Jessica Kingdon & Willie O'Ree
EP 60

Jessica Kingdon & Willie O'Ree

2/16/2022

England's Prince Andrew settles his sexual abuse lawsuit, Trevor talks to trailblazing NHL hockey legend Willie O'Ree, and filmmaker Jessica Kingdon discusses her documentary "Ascension."

Guest Stars

Jessica KingdonWillie O'Ree
Janicza Bravo
EP 61

Janicza Bravo

2/17/2022

Trevor examines the controversial drill rap genre, Jordan Klepper talks to protesting truckers in Canada, and writer and director Janicza Bravo discusses her movie “Zola.”

Guest Stars

Janicza Bravo
Samantha Power
EP 62

Samantha Power

2/28/2022

Trevor examines the global resistance to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Michael Kosta reacts to heroism from Ukrainians, and USAID administrator Samantha Power weighs in on the crisis.

Guest Stars

Samantha Power
Bob Odenkirk
EP 63

Bob Odenkirk

3/1/2022

Trevor covers Russia's escalating war on Ukraine, Roy Wood Jr. delivers the 2022 State of Black S**t address, and Bob Odenkirk talks about his memoir "Comedy Comedy Comedy Drama."

Guest Stars

Bob Odenkirk
Stacey Abrams
EP 64

Stacey Abrams

3/2/2022

Belarus's president appears to reveal Russia's war plans, Trevor recaps President Biden's 2022 State of the Union address, and Stacey Abrams discusses voting rights and her book "Level Up."

Guest Stars

Stacey Abrams
Serena Williams
EP 65

Serena Williams

3/3/2022

Ukrainians show compassion toward Russian soldiers, Desi Lydic dives into the history of the bra, and tennis icon Serena Williams discusses Serena Ventures and the movie “King Richard.”

Guest Stars

Serena Williams
Jesse Williams
EP 66

Jesse Williams

3/7/2022

Disgraced ex-governor of New York Andrew Cuomo publicly denounces cancel culture, Russia bombs Ukrainian civilians, and Jesse Williams discusses his Broadway role in the play "Take Me Out."

Guest Stars

Jesse Williams
Sadhguru
EP 67

Sadhguru

3/8/2022

President Biden announces a ban on Russian oil, women fight back against Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and international spiritual leader Sadhguru discusses the Save Soil Movement.

Guest Stars

Sadhguru
Dolly Parton & James Patterson
EP 68

Dolly Parton & James Patterson

3/9/2022

Trevor covers Russia's war on Ukraine, New Yorkers get canceled by The Daily Show, and Dolly Parton and James Patterson discuss their novel and Parton's accompanying album "Run, Rose, Run."

Guest Stars

Dolly PartonJames Patterson
Sandra Oh
EP 69

Sandra Oh

3/10/2022

Kim Kardashian's harsh work advice sparks backlash, Trevor examines the West's seizure of Russian oligarch property, and Sandra Oh talks about her role in the animated movie "Turning Red."

Guest Stars

Sandra Oh
Evan Rachel Wood
EP 70

Evan Rachel Wood

3/14/2022

Tom Brady un-retires from the NFL, Trevor covers the latest developments in Russia's escalating war on Ukraine, and actor Evan Rachel Wood discusses her documentary "Phoenix Rising."

Guest Stars

Evan Rachel Wood
Deepak Chopra
EP 71

Deepak Chopra

3/15/2022

Lewis Black sounds off about the 2022 Oscars, Trevor examines Kanye West's alleged harassment of his ex-wife Kim Kardashian, and Dr. Deepak Chopra discusses his book "Abundance."

Guest Stars

Deepak Chopra
Quinta Brunson
EP 72

Quinta Brunson

3/16/2022

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses the U.S. Congress, Ronny Chieng rants about the metaverse, and comedian and actor Quinta Brunson talks about her show “Abbott Elementary.”

Guest Stars

Quinta Brunson
Tiffanie Drayton
EP 73

Tiffanie Drayton

3/17/2022

President Biden declares Vladimir Putin a war criminal, Desi Lydic talks to restaurant owners affected by anti-Russian boycotts, and Tiffanie Drayton discusses “Black American Refugee.”

Guest Stars

Tiffanie Drayton
Ben Stiller
EP 74

Ben Stiller

4/11/2022

Will Smith is banned from attending Academy Awards ceremonies for 10 years, Dulcé Sloan reacts to Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court confirmation, and Ben Stiller talks about “Severance.”

Guest Stars

Ben Stiller
Dawn Staley
EP 75

Dawn Staley

4/12/2022

China enforces an extreme COVID-19 lockdown, Roy Wood Jr. highlights Black classical musicians, and South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley discusses her basketball championship.

Guest Stars

Dawn Staley
Jerrod Carmichael
EP 76

Jerrod Carmichael

4/13/2022

Rihanna displays her pregnant body on the cover of Vogue, a mass shooter terrorizes subway riders in New York City, and comedian Jerrod Carmichael discusses his stand-up special "Rothaniel."

Guest Stars

Jerrod Carmichael
Rosie Perez
EP 77

Rosie Perez

4/14/2022

Elon Musk offers to buy Twitter, Jordan Klepper goes on location to cover the 2022 CPAC convention in Orlando, FL, and actor Rosie Perez talks about Season 2 of “The Flight Attendant.”

Guest Stars

Rosie Perez
Janelle Monáe
EP 78

Janelle Monáe

4/18/2022

Florida bans math textbooks over concerns about critical race theory, Ronny Chieng rails against America’s taxation process, and Janelle Monáe discusses her book “The Memory Librarian.”

Guest Stars

Janelle Monáe
Pamela Adlon
EP 79

Pamela Adlon

4/19/2022

A federal judge puts a sudden end to COVID-19 mask mandates for travelers, Jordan Klepper covers a Trumpian political trajectory in Hungary, and Pamela Adlon discusses “Better Things.”

Guest Stars

Pamela Adlon
Chris Smalls
EP 80

Chris Smalls

4/20/2022

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis amps up his beef with Disney, Ronny Chieng questions New Yorkers about Earth Day, and Amazon Labor Union President Chris Smalls sits down with Trevor.

Guest Stars

Chris Smalls
Alexander Skarsgård
EP 81

Alexander Skarsgård

4/21/2022
10.0

Rudy Giuliani is revealed as a contestant on “The Masked Singer,” Trevor covers France’s high-stakes presidential race, and Alexander Skarsgård discusses his film role in “The Northman.”

Guest Stars

Alexander Skarsgård
Gia & Raashaun "DJ Envy" Casey
EP 82

Gia & Raashaun "DJ Envy" Casey

4/25/2022
10.0

Elon Musk buys Twitter, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene faces questions about her role in the U.S. Capitol riot, and Gia and Raashaun "DJ Envy" Casey discuss their book "Real Life, Real Love."

Guest Stars

Gia CaseyRaashaun 'DJ Envy' Casey
Burna Boy
EP 83

Burna Boy

4/26/2022
10.0

Donald Trump declares he won't return to Twitter, Trevor rolls out the TDS+++ streaming service, and rapper and singer Burna Boy talks about "Burna Boy: One Night in Space at MSG."

Guest Stars

Burna Boy
Terry Crews
EP 84
45m

Terry Crews

4/27/2022

Russia cuts off gas deliveries to NATO countries Poland and Bulgaria, Black Karen (Dulcé Sloan) calls the cops on annoying white people, and Terry Crews talks about his memoir "Tough."

Guest Stars

Terry Crews
Daniel Ricciardo
EP 85

Daniel Ricciardo

4/28/2022
10.0

Donald Trump rants about dangerous fruit in a deposition, Trevor highlights Rep. Madison Cawthorn’s flurry of scandals, and Formula 1 racer Daniel Ricciardo discusses the Miami Grand Prix.

Guest Stars

Daniel Ricciardo
Ziwe Fumudoh
EP 86
31m

Ziwe Fumudoh

5/2/2022
10.0

NASA examines litter it left behind on Mars, Republicans vie for Donald Trump's favor in the 2022 Ohio primary race, and comedian Ziwe discusses her late-night talk show "Ziwe."

Guest Stars

Ziwe
Amy Klobuchar & Bill Gates
EP 87
35m

Amy Klobuchar & Bill Gates

5/3/2022

The Supreme Court prepares to overturn Roe v. Wade, Senator Amy Klobuchar talks about the threat to abortion rights, and Bill Gates discusses his book "How to Prevent the Next Pandemic."

Guest Stars

Amy KlobucharBill Gates
Alexis McGill Johnson
EP 88
35m

Alexis McGill Johnson

5/4/2022

Pundits wonder who leaked the Supreme Court’s opinion on Roe v. Wade, Michael Kosta hosts a trivia game show, and Planned Parenthood CEO Alexis McGill Johnson discusses abortion rights.

Guest Stars

Alexis McGill Johnson
Alex Burns & Jonathan Martin
EP 89
35m

Alex Burns & Jonathan Martin

5/5/2022

NASA plans to send nude images of humans to space, Roy Wood Jr. highlights pioneering Black horse racing jockeys, and coauthors Alex Burns and Jonathan Martin discuss “This Will Not Pass.”

Guest Stars

Alex BurnsJonathan Martin
Kellyanne Conway
EP 90
35m

Kellyanne Conway

5/31/2022

Trevor covers America's gun violence debate, Ronny Chieng celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and Kellyanne Conway discusses her memoir "Here's the Deal."

Guest Stars

Kellyanne Conway
Chris Murphy & Akwaeke Emezi
EP 91
35m

Chris Murphy & Akwaeke Emezi

6/1/2022

The U.S. sends missiles to Ukraine, Senator Chris Murphy discusses gun control reform, and author Akwaeke Emezi talks about "Dear Senthuran" and "You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty."

Guest Stars

Chris MurphyAkwaeke Emezi
Sergiy Kyslytsya
EP 92
35m

Sergiy Kyslytsya

6/2/2022
10.0

Engineers build the world’s tiniest robot, Michael Kosta investigates the connection between mass shootings and doors, and Trevor talks to Ukraine’s U.N. Ambassador Sergiy Kyslytsya.

Guest Stars

Sergiy Kyslytsya
Bobby Brown
EP 93
35m

Bobby Brown

6/6/2022

North Korea and the U.S. communicate via missile launches, Trevor covers the mayoral primary race in Los Angeles, and Bobby Brown discusses his show "Bobby Brown: Every Little Step."

Guest Stars

Bobby Brown
Eliot Schrefer
EP 94
35m

Eliot Schrefer

6/7/2022
10.0

New York passes major gun reform laws, Roy Wood Jr. sits down with anti-government firebrand Ammon Bundy, and Eliot Schrefer discusses his book "Queer Ducks (and Other Animals)."

Guest Stars

Eliot Schrefer
Iman Vellani
EP 95
35m

Iman Vellani

6/8/2022
10.0

House Democrats gear up for the January 6 hearings, Roy Wood Jr. examines gentrification in Brooklyn, and actor Iman Vellani talks about her starring role in "Ms. Marvel."

Guest Stars

Iman Vellani
Michael R. Jackson
EP 96
35m

Michael R. Jackson

6/9/2022

The House approves gun control legislation, Congress kicks off hearings investigating the January 6 Capitol riot, and playwright Michael R. Jackson discusses his musical “A Strange Loop.”

Guest Stars

Michael R. Jackson
Ayo Edebiri
EP 97
32m

Ayo Edebiri

6/13/2022
10.0

Russia rebrands McDonald's, Trevor covers the latest revelations from the January 6 hearings on the 2021 U.S. Capitol riot, and comedian Ayo Edebiri discusses her series "The Bear."

Guest Stars

Ayo Edebiri
Katie Couric
EP 98
35m

Katie Couric

6/14/2022
10.0

The U.S. stock market enters an alarming slump, The Daily Show presents a deep-diving biography of Rudy Giuliani, and journalist Katie Couric discusses her memoir "Going There."

Guest Stars

Katie Couric
Davido
EP 99
34m

Davido

6/15/2022
10.0

Trevor covers the GOP midterm elections, Michael Kosta strives to become a K-pop superstar in the wake of BTS's hiatus, and singer-songwriter Davido talks about his single "Stand Strong."

Guest Stars

Davido
Ed Helms
EP 100
32m

Ed Helms

6/16/2022
10.0

The FDA approves COVID-19 vaccines for young kids, Leo Deblin (Roy Wood Jr.) responds to America's lifeguard shortage, and actor and writer Ed Helms discusses his series "Rutherford Falls."

Guest Stars

Ed Helms
Katy Tur
EP 101
35m

Katy Tur

6/21/2022
10.0

Trevor covers police inaction during the school shooting in Uvalde, TX, Dulcé Sloan examines corporate fear of LGBTQ-friendly ads, and MSNBC's Katy Tur discusses her memoir "Rough Draft."

Guest Stars

Katy Tur
Angela Garbes
EP 102
35m

Angela Garbes

6/22/2022
10.0

Congress comes to agreement on gun control legislation, Lewis Black rants about the sudden rise of high-priced weddings in 2022, and Angela Garbes discusses her book "Essential Labor."

Guest Stars

Angela Garbes
Elliot Page
EP 103
35m

Elliot Page

6/23/2022
10.0

The Supreme Court greenlights concealed guns in New York, Jordan Klepper asks Trump supporters about the January 6 hearings, and Elliot Page discusses his role on "The Umbrella Academy."

Guest Stars

Elliot Page
Draymond Green
EP 104
35m

Draymond Green

6/27/2022
10.0

The Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, Michael Kosta discusses vasectomies with family physician Dr. Guarin, and NBA champ Draymond Green talks about his podcast “The Draymond Green Show.”

Guest Stars

Draymond Green
Eric Adams
EP 105
35m

Eric Adams

6/28/2022
10.0

The January 6 Committee hears shocking testimony from former Trump aide Cassidy Hutchinson, and New York City Mayor Eric Adams talks to Trevor about his first six months in office.

Guest Stars

Eric Adams
Van Lathan Jr.
EP 106
35m

Van Lathan Jr.

6/29/2022
10.0

Sweden and Finland are joining NATO, Desi Lydic examines the origins and evolution of Pride Month, and writer and podcaster Van Lathan Jr. discusses his memoir "Fat, Crazy, and Tired."

Guest Stars

Van Lathan
Veronica Ivy & Moses Ingram
EP 107
38m

Veronica Ivy & Moses Ingram

6/30/2022
10.0

The Supreme Court severely undermines the EPA, track cycling champion Veronica Ivy discusses transgender athlete rights, and actor Moses Ingram talks about her role on "Obi-Wan Kenobi."

Guest Stars

Veronica IvyMoses Ingram
Terri Jackson
EP 108
35m

Terri Jackson

7/18/2022
10.0

Sen. Joe Manchin deals a blow to climate change policy, Dulcé Sloan tries to make New Yorkers late for work, and the WNBA's Terri Jackson discusses Russia's detainment of Brittney Griner.

Guest Stars

Terry Jackson
Gregory Robinson
EP 109
35m

Gregory Robinson

7/19/2022
10.0

The Secret Service deletes texts from January 6, 2021, Kevin Matthew Kelp (Michael Kosta) cracks a fruit conspiracy, and NASA's Gregory Robinson discusses the James Webb Space Telescope.

Guest Stars

Gregory A. Robinson
Jenny Slate
EP 110
35m

Jenny Slate

7/20/2022
10.0

The House passes a sweeping marriage equality bill, Dulcé Sloan examines gender stereotypes in children's books, and comedian Jenny Slate discusses her film "Marcel the Shell with Shoes On."

Guest Stars

Jenny Slate
Blitz Bazawule
EP 111
35m

Blitz Bazawule

7/21/2022

President Biden tests positive for COVID-19, the January 6 hearings appear to spell trouble for Donald Trump, and artist Blitz Bazawule discusses his novel "The Scent of Burnt Flowers."

Guest Stars

Blitz Bazawule
Daniel Kaluuya
EP 112
35m

Daniel Kaluuya

7/25/2022
10.0

The monkeypox virus officially becomes a global health emergency, Trevor dives into revelations from the eighth January 6 hearing, and Daniel Kaluuya discusses his role in the movie "Nope."

Guest Stars

Daniel Kaluuya
Molly Burke & Brian Cox
EP 113
35m

Molly Burke & Brian Cox

7/26/2022
10.0

Pope Francis apologizes for Catholic abuse of Indigenous people, Molly Burke discusses her advocacy for the disabled community, and actor Brian Cox talks about his role on "Succession."

Guest Stars

Molly BurkeBrian Cox
Rafael A. Mangual
EP 114
35m

Rafael A. Mangual

7/27/2022
10.0

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's planned trip to Taiwan angers China, Ronny Chieng examines the Move Oregon's Border movement, and Rafael A. Mangual discusses his book "Criminal (In)Justice."

Guest Stars

Rafael A. Mangual
Leila Mottley
EP 115
35m

Leila Mottley

7/28/2022

America's slowing economy sparks a recession debate, Sen. Joe Manchin reaches an agreement with his fellow Democrats on a climate bill, and Leila Mottley discusses her novel "Nightcrawling."

Guest Stars

Leila Mottley
Pete Buttigieg
EP 116
35m

Pete Buttigieg

8/1/2022
10.0

President Biden plans to close border wall gaps, Roy Wood Jr. explores the Black origins of house music, and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg discusses U.S. infrastructure challenges.

Guest Stars

Pete Buttigieg
Alec Karakatsanis & Ms. Pat
EP 117
35m

Alec Karakatsanis & Ms. Pat

8/2/2022
10.0

Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan visit rankles China, civil rights lawyer Alec Karakatsanis discusses his book "Usual Cruelty," and comedian Ms. Pat talks about her series "The Ms. Pat Show."

Guest Stars

Alec KarakatsanisPatricia Williams
Ryuji Chua
EP 118
35m

Ryuji Chua

8/3/2022
10.0

Kansas voters protect abortion rights, America's student debt crisis is putting the squeeze on elderly borrowers, and Ryuji Chua discusses his documentary "How Conscious Can a Fish Be?"

Guest Stars

Ryuji Chua
Amandla Stenberg
EP 119
35m

Amandla Stenberg

8/4/2022
10.0

Scientists reanimate cells from dead pigs, Michael Kosta hosts another trivia game in Times Square, and actor Amandla Stenberg discusses her horror comedy film "Bodies Bodies Bodies."

Guest Stars

Amandla Stenberg
Tim Scott & Nathalie Emmanuel
EP 120
35m

Tim Scott & Nathalie Emmanuel

8/8/2022
10.0

The Senate passes a historic climate and health bill, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott discusses "America, a Redemption Story," and Nathalie Emmanuel talks about her role in "The Invitation."

Guest Stars

Nathalie EmmanuelTim Scott
Idris Elba
EP 121
35m

Idris Elba

8/9/2022
10.0

The FBI raids Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence, Trevor gets help from his audience on how to avoid being cancelled online, and actor Idris Elba discusses his movie "Beast."

Guest Stars

Idris Elba
Akin Omotoso
EP 122
35m

Akin Omotoso

8/10/2022
10.0

Donald Trump invokes the Fifth Amendment during a deposition in New York, Jordan Klepper visits a Trump rally in Wisconsin, and director Akin Omotoso discusses his movie "Rise."

Guest Stars

Akin Omotoso
Abbi Jacobson
EP 123
35m

Abbi Jacobson

8/11/2022
10.0

Donald Trump reportedly fears an FBI mole in his inner circle, Ronny Chieng asks provocative questions at the beach, and actor Abbi Jacobson talks about her series "A League of Their Own."

Guest Stars

Abbi Jacobson
Alex Wagner
EP 124
35m

Alex Wagner

8/15/2022
10.0

Donald Trump makes excuses amid revelations he kept top secret documents at Mar-a-Lago, Ronny Chieng examines the U.S. Space Force, and Alex Wagner discusses her show "Alex Wagner Tonight."

Guest Stars

Alex Wagner
Sterling K. Brown
EP 125
35m

Sterling K. Brown

8/16/2022
10.0

Flash flooding wreaks havoc in Las Vegas, The Daily Show examines the life of Elon Musk, and actor Sterling K. Brown talks about his role in the movie "Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul."

Guest Stars

Sterling K. Brown
John Boyega
EP 126
35m

John Boyega

8/17/2022
10.0

GOP Congresswoman Liz Cheney loses her primary race in Wyoming, Trevor examines the origin and impact of bank overdraft fees, and actor John Boyega discusses his movie "Breaking."

Guest Stars

John Boyega
Harnaaz Sandhu
EP 127
35m

Harnaaz Sandhu

8/18/2022
10.0

The Trump Organization's CFO pleads guilty to tax fraud, Dulcé Sloan and Kerri Colby tackle the GOP's anti-drag queen obsession, and Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu sits down with Trevor.

Guest Stars

Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu
Sherri Shepherd
EP 128
35m

Sherri Shepherd

9/6/2022

A Florida judge gives Donald Trump a "special master" assist, Michael Kosta has a serious talk about small talk, and comedian Sherri Shepherd chats about her daytime talk show "Sherri."

Guest Stars

Sherri Shepherd
Edward Enninful
EP 129
35m

Edward Enninful

9/7/2022
10.0

Russia edges closer to nuclear disaster in Ukraine, Desi Lydic dives into New York Fashion Week, and British Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Enninful discusses his memoir "A Visible Man."

Guest Stars

Edward Enninful
Marty Walsh
EP 130
35m

Marty Walsh

9/8/2022
10.0

Queen Elizabeth II dies at age 96, Desi Lydic Fox-splains the FBI search for documents at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence, and U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh sits down with Trevor.

Guest Stars

Marty Walsh
Jennette McCurdy
EP 131
35m

Jennette McCurdy

9/14/2022

Trevor covers the complicated aftermath of Queen Elizabeth II's death, King Charles III begins his reign on a petulant note, and Jennette McCurdy discusses her memoir "I'm Glad My Mom Died."

Guest Stars

Jennette McCurdy
George Stephanopoulos
EP 132
35m

George Stephanopoulos

9/15/2022

Trevor gives a rapid rundown of the news, Michael Kosta quizzes passersby on the latest popular celebrity quotes, and George Stephanopoulos discusses his docuseries "Power Trip."

Guest Stars

George Stephanopoulos
Sam Morril
EP 133
35m

Sam Morril

9/19/2022
10.0

Queen Elizabeth II is officially laid to rest, Roy Wood Jr. highlights trailblazing Black animators, and comedian Sam Morril talks about his Netflix special "Sam Morril: Same Time Tomorrow."

Guest Stars

Sam Morril
Jenifer Lewis
EP 134
35m

Jenifer Lewis

9/20/2022
10.0

A judge overturns the conviction of Adnan Syed, Trevor covers the reaction to Ron DeSantis's decision to fly migrants to Martha's Vineyard, and Jenifer Lewis discusses "Walking in My Joy."

Guest Stars

Jenifer Lewis
Beto O'Rourke
EP 135
35m

Beto O'Rourke

9/21/2022
10.0

Donald Trump faces a surge of legal troubles, Dulcé Sloan meets up with a crew of Black mountaineers, and Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke discusses his book "We've Got to Try."

Guest Stars

Beto O'Rourke
Xolo Maridueña
EP 136
35m

Xolo Maridueña

9/22/2022

Donald Trump says he can declassify documents with his mind, Dulcé Sloan challenges passersby with dicey questions about education, and "Cobra Kai" star Xolo Maridueña sits down with Trevor.

Guest Stars

Xolo Mariduena
Christiane Amanpour & Tyler Perry
EP 137
35m

Christiane Amanpour & Tyler Perry

9/26/2022
10.0

GOP candidate J.R. Majewski appears to lie about his military service, Christiane Amanpour discusses her interview with Iran's president, and Tyler Perry talks about "A Jazzman's Blues."

Guest Stars

Christiane AmanpourTyler Perry
William MacAskill
EP 138
35m

William MacAskill

9/27/2022
10.0

Russia coerces Ukrainians into voting in favor of joining the Russian Federation, Ronny Chieng teaches a class on K-pop, and William MacAskill discusses his book "What We Owe the Future."

Guest Stars

William MacAskill
Mark Cuban
EP 139
35m

Mark Cuban

9/28/2022
10.0

Class 4 Hurricane Ian lands in Florida, Kevin Matthew Kelp (Michael Kosta) investigates a shocking ice cream truck conspiracy, and Mark Cuban discusses "Shark Tank" and Cost Plus Drugs.

Guest Stars

Mark Cuban
Iman
EP 140
35m

Iman

9/29/2022

Trevor delivers a special message to The Daily Show audience and reflects on the toxicity of online discourse, and supermodel Iman discusses the documentary "Supreme Models."

Guest Stars

Iman