The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

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On Mondays, Jon Stewart hosts The Daily Show, but on Thursdays, he's back in your ears with The Weekly Show -- a podcast featuring in-depth conversations with a range of special guests. From experts and advocates, to stakeholders and thought leaders, we discuss the challenges, changes, and ideas that are shaping our world.

Episodes (51)

The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

Deep Sh!t State: Trump’s Retribution Campaign

August 14, 2025 1h 40m
As Trump targets the FBI and Justice Department for retribution, Jon is joined by former FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Michael Feinberg and New York Times FBI and DOJ reporter Devlin Barrett....
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On Gaza and Humanity with Mosab Abu Toha

August 07, 2025 1h 14m
As the world confronts images of the suffering in Gaza, Jon is joined by Pulitzer Prize winning Palestinian poet and author Mosab Abu Toha to hear the human story behind the photos. He shares his...
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Debating Reality with Mehdi Hasan

July 31, 2025 1h 22m
As mainstream media finds itself outplayed by Trump, Jon is joined by Mehdi Hasan, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Zeteo. Together, they discuss his experience debating far-right conservatives, explore...
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All the President’s Tools

July 24, 2025 1h 25m
As Trump's pressure campaigns target universities, media outlets, and private companies, Jon is joined by former US Attorney Preet Bharara, host of "Stay Tuned with Preet," and Dan Pfeiffer, co-host...
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One Big Beautiful Econ Con?

July 17, 2025 1h 17m
In the wake of Trump's sweeping economic legislation, Jon is joined by Clara Mattei, Professor of Economics at The University of Tulsa and author of "The Capital Order," and James Robinson, Professor...
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History Meets Galaxy with Tony Gilroy and Mike Duncan

July 10, 2025 1h 35m
In an era that can feel like a tinderbox, Jon is joined by Tony Gilroy, creator of "Andor" and Oscar nominee, and Mike Duncan, bestselling author and creator of the "History of Rome" and "Revolutions"...
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Iran, Beyond the Headlines with Maziar Bahari

June 26, 2025 1h 32m
With the US now directly engaged in the Israel-Iran conflict, Jon is joined by Maziar Bahari, publisher of iranwire.com and author of “Then They Came for Me,” a memoir that served as the basis for...
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Israel, Iran and Trump’s Incompetence

June 19, 2025 56m
Amid growing fears about where the Israel-Iran conflict leads, Jon is joined by Ben Rhodes, co-host of "Pod Save the World" and former Deputy National Security Advisor, and Christiane Amanpour, CNN's...
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Protests, Emergency Powers, and Petty Feuds

June 12, 2025 1h 17m
This week, with the military deployed to LA and readying to parade in DC, Jon is joined by Jill Lepore, Professor of History and Law at Harvard University, and Kevin M. Kruse, Professor of History at...
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Breaking (Down the) News with Kaitlan Collins

June 05, 2025 1h 18m
With the Trump administration generating headlines at breakneck speed, Jon is joined by CNN's Kaitlan Collins, anchor of "The Source with Kaitlan Collins" and Chief White House Correspondent....
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Jons Save America?

May 22, 2025 1h 18m
As Democrats seek to reestablish their credibility, Jon is joined by Crooked Media founders and "Pod Save America" hosts Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett. Together, they dissect the political and media...
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The For-Profit Presidency

May 15, 2025 1h 15m
As concerns mount over presidential profiteering, Jon is joined by Susan Glasser, New Yorker staff writer and co-author of "The Divider: Trump in the White House, 2017-2021," and Eric Lipton,...
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Are You There, Congress? with Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick and Tom Suozzi

May 08, 2025 1h 6m
In this era of executive overreach, Jon is joined by Representatives Tom Suozzi (D-NY) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), co-chairs of the Problem Solvers Caucus, to examine how bipartisanship might still...
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Kentucky on Track? with Gov. Andy Beshear

May 01, 2025 1h 1m
In a political landscape defined by polarization, Jon is joined by Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear to discuss his success as a Democrat in a deeply conservative state. Together, they explore his...
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Come Back, America! with Rory Stewart

April 24, 2025 1h 16m
As Trump's actions and rhetoric rock the global economy, Jon is joined by Rory Stewart, former British Cabinet Minister and current co-host of “The Rest is Politics.” Together, they examine the...
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DEI? You’re Fired! with Heather McGhee

April 17, 2025 1h 21m
As the Trump administration’s attacks on diversity initiatives intensify, we’re joined by Heather McGhee, author of "The Sum of Us”. Together, they explore the myths fueling anti-DEI sentiment,...
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Tariff-ying Times with Pete Buttigieg

April 10, 2025 1h 17m
As the economy reels from Trump's sweeping tariffs, Jon is joined by former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to examine the fallout. Together, they explore what Trump's levies mean for everyday...
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Who Is Government? Storytime with Michael Lewis

April 03, 2025 1h 25m
As the Trump administration targets the federal workforce, we're joined by Michael Lewis, editor of and contributor to The New York Times bestselling collection "WHO IS GOVERNMENT?: The Untold Story...
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Why We Can’t Have Nice Things with Ezra Klein

March 27, 2025 1h 22m
As Democrats struggle to define the future they want to create, we're joined by Ezra Klein, host of The New York Times podcast "The Ezra Klein Show" and co-author of "Abundance," to examine why...
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America's Factory Reset with Adam Tooze and Sohrab Ahmari

March 20, 2025 1h 10m
As the Trump administration pursues a dramatic economic realignment, we're joined by Adam Tooze, author of Chartbook on Substack, and Sohrab Ahmari, US Editor of UnHerd and author of Tyranny, Inc., to...
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Make Authoritarianism Great Again? with Maria Ressa

March 06, 2025 1h 7m
Drawing on her frontline experience, Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa joins us to examine the alarming parallels between America's political climate and the Philippines' democratic decline. We...
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Libertarian Says What? with Nick Gillespie

February 27, 2025 1h 27m
As the Trump administration pursues its federal downsizing project, we're joined by Nick Gillespie, Editor at Large of “Reason” magazine and Host of “The Reason Interview with Nick Gillespie” podcast,...
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Agreeing & Disagreeing with Jen Psaki

February 13, 2025 1h 16m
As Democrats grapple with defining their principles and message, we're joined by Jen Psaki, host of MSNBC's "Inside with Jen Psaki" and "The Blueprint with Jen Psaki" podcast. Also drawing on her...
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Confronting the Chaos with Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY)

February 06, 2025 1h 16m
Amid the disarray in Washington, we're joined by House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to discuss leading the opposition during Trump's second term. We examine his strategy for countering Republican...
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The Cons & Cons of Trump with Gov. Chris Christie

January 30, 2025 1h 13m
The second Trump administration is off to a chaotic start. To better understand the President’s mindset and motivations, we’re joined this week by Trump friend-turned-foe, former New Jersey Governor...
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JON & AOC

January 23, 2025 1h 13m
As Trump returns to the White House, backed by a coalition of billionaires and blue-collar workers alike, we’re joined by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY). Together, we confront the...
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History (and Trump) Repeats with Jon Meacham

January 16, 2025 1h 6m
As America braces for a second Trump administration, we're joined by historian Jon Meacham to place our current moment within the broader sweep of U.S. history. Together, we examine whether Trump's...
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Reflecting on 2024 with Mark Cuban

December 12, 2024 1h 13m
As 2024 draws to a close, we're joined by Mark Cuban to reflect on how technology, business, and politics shaped this year. Together we explore his foray into the political arena as a surrogate for...
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Sen. Bernie Sanders on Making Government Deliver

December 05, 2024 1h 3m
As Americans’ faith in government reaches historic lows and billionaires turn their attention to government efficiency, we are joined by Senator Bernie Sanders. Together, we discuss how to restore...
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Man Oh Man: Why Male Voters Shifted Right

November 21, 2024 1h 9m
In the weeks following the election, Democrats are confronting uncomfortable questions as to why much of the electorate—particularly men—abandoned the Left. This week, we're joined by Richard Reeves,...
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Left Behind: Why Democrats Lost the Working Class

November 14, 2024 1h 0m
As Democrats try to understand their eroding support among working-class voters, we're joined by Sarah Smarsh, author of "Bone of the Bone: Essays on America by a Daughter of the Working Class.”...
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Trump Won. What Now? with Heather Cox Richardson

November 08, 2024 1h 10m
In the aftermath of Trump's victory, Americans are rightfully worried about what the second Trump administration may bring. This week, we're joined by Heather Cox Richardson, author of “Democracy...
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Trump 2024: The Patriotism Paradox

October 31, 2024 1h 2m
With less than a week until the election, Americans face a stark choice about their country's future. While Trump's supporters wave flags from the Revolutionary War — a war fought against a king...
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Pay Pals: How Billionaires Influence Elections

October 25, 2024 1h 1m
Money in politics isn't new, but billionaire influence in our elections has reached staggering levels – and 2024 could break all previous election spending records. From the presidential race to down...
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MAGA Mirage: Trump & Vance’s Contradictory Conservatism

October 17, 2024 1h 15m
You’ve heard the Republican ticket’s pro-worker rhetoric. It often contradicts their own actions and party ideology, but is representative of an emerging faction within the right wing. Joining us to...
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Election 2024: How Secure is Your Vote?

October 10, 2024 1h 4m
In the aftermath of 2020, and with 2024 voting already underway, election integrity remains a pivotal issue in our political discourse. Joining us this week for a bipartisan breakdown of election...
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How Algorithms, Money, & Bureaucracy Distance us from Democracy

October 03, 2024 1h 2m
With the election just over a month away, Americans are caught between a flood of political promises and the reality that we live in a time of political dysfunction. Joining us this week to explore...
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Spilling Election Tea with London Mayor Sadiq Khan

September 26, 2024 1h 0m
As world leaders descend upon NYC for the UN General Assembly, London Mayor Sadiq Khan joins us to discuss the parallel challenges facing the UK and US. The conversation dives into both countries’...
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Inflation Frustration as Fed Cuts Rates

September 19, 2024 1h 11m
Inflation has eased, but many Americans aren’t feeling the relief. Their concern is front and center this election, where the economy remains the pivotal issue for voters. As the Federal Reserve cuts...
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The Second First Presidential Debate and Beyond

September 13, 2024 1h 2m
In an election cycle where debates have been more impactful than ever, what influence has the first, and perhaps only, meeting between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump had on voters? To unpack the...
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Political Conventions: At This Point, What’s The Point?

August 22, 2024 1h 5m
The Democratic National Convention is in full swing, but what influence does it have on the election? Once a hotbed of debate, drama, and actual decision-making, the DNC has transformed into a...
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The Harris/Walz are Closing In! with Senator Amy Klobuchar

August 15, 2024 1h 1m
In a matter of weeks, the Democrats have unveiled a new ticket – injecting fresh energy into a presidential race once considered a foregone conclusion. Who better to illuminate this shift than Senator...
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Trump, Vance, and The Republican Anti-Worker Playbook

August 01, 2024 1h 7m
The right-wing talks a big economic populist game, claiming that the working class is their chief concern. But their pro-worker words don’t translate into pro-worker actions. During the first Trump...
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Biden Out, Harris In: A Media Disasterpiece

July 25, 2024 59m
In the turbulent month since President Biden’s disastrous debate performance, the media has been speculating as to whether it was probable, or even possible, for him to drop out of the race. Turns...
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Trump Assassination Attempt Aftermath with Bill O’Reilly

July 18, 2024 1h 1m
It has been a few days since the attempted assassination of former President Trump. Both sides in our polarized political system have retreated to their respective corners and cast blame on the other,...
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Biden 2024: It Is What It Is?

July 11, 2024 58m
After a lackluster debate performance, calls are mounting for President Biden to drop out of the 2024 race. Yet, he insists he is still running. Is this the right move? Joining us to explore our...
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Two-Party System: Third Parties Need Not Apply

June 27, 2024 1h 1m
The first presidential debate is here, and voters do not seem thrilled with the two, very different candidates. How does a consumerist country built on choice produce so few options? This week,...
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Abortion: Mission Impossible

June 20, 2024 49m
The media may have you believe that the recent Supreme Court decision on Mifepristone was a win for reproductive rights. In reality, it merely upheld the current status quo – a drastic departure from...
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The Military Industrial Complexity

June 13, 2024 1h 10m
On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, we reflect on how the US military saved democracy from fascism. This week, as the Senate marks up next year’s defense spending bill, Jon sits down with Bill Hartung...
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Democracy Under Threat: The Soft Hum of Corruption

June 06, 2024 1h 15m
Despite what cable news may have you believe, Donald Trump is not the sole threat to our democracy. This week, we’re peeling back the rhetoric and taking a look at where the vulnerabilities in our...
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Introducing The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

May 30, 2024 1m
On Mondays, Jon Stewart hosts The Daily Show, but on Thursdays, he hosts The Weekly Show — A new podcast featuring in-depth conversations with special guests that gets to the heart of some of the most...

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