The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

Biden Out, Harris In: A Media Disasterpiece

This episode covers John Stewart's return to The Daily Show and The Daily Show Ears Edition podcast, insights from presidential historian Doris and White House correspondent Eugene, limited access to presidential candidates, the role of political parties in the selection process, uncertainty in the political landscape, journalism challenges, concerns about Ohio's rules, criticism of the current electoral campaign system, and a summary of the podcast. It also provides information about The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart podcast and Paramount+.

Trump Assassination Attempt Aftermath with Bill O’Reilly

This episode covers a range of topics including desensitization to shocking events, conspiracy theories involving the Secret Service, gun control debates, Trump's approach to foreign relations, economic performance under Trump and Biden, immigration issues, January 6th events, election fraud claims, and Trump's rhetoric. The discussions touch on safety concerns, the impact of threatening language, the accessibility of weapons, educational backgrounds, deal-making in foreign relations, legislative achievements, economic indicators, immigration policies, reflections on January 6th events, election certification process, media bias, and suggestions for Trump's future approach.

Biden 2024: It Is What It Is?

The episode discusses Paramount+ movies, Joe Biden's debate performance, concerns about his candidacy, Democratic Party strategy, uncertainty surrounding Biden's re-election, doubts about his candidacy, concerns about his campaign, internal issues within the Democratic Party, concerns about Biden's communication and fitness, struggles in articulating a vision for the future by both Biden and Trump, and the lack of flexibility in democracy. It concludes with a discussion on conventions, Republican agenda, and the podcast's production team.

Two-Party System: Third Parties Need Not Apply

John Stuart hosts The Daily Show Ears Edition Podcast, providing satirical takes on news and pop culture. The episode explores the challenges faced by third-party candidates in American politics and discusses the flaws in the U.S. system of democracy. It highlights the importance of having a balanced number of political parties and proposes reforms for better governance. Guests share insights on American party politics and the need for repairing democracy. Topics suggested for future episodes include gerrymandering, housing crisis, long COVID, Wall Street activities, and more.

Abortion: Mission Impossible

The episode covers various topics related to abortion rights, including discussions on the military industrial complex, Supreme Court decisions, Texas abortion laws, and the impact on women's health. The speakers highlight the challenges faced by doctors, the lack of representation in legislation, and the need for collective action to protect reproductive freedom.

The Military Industrial Complexity

The episode explores the military industrial complex, its impact on democracy, and the effectiveness of military interventions. It highlights the lack of transparency in defense spending and the unintended consequences of U.S. military actions. The discussion also delves into shifting strategies, financial management issues, and the need for media coverage to address systemic problems. Insights from experts Bill Hartung and Roxana Turan provide valuable perspectives on national security and journalism.

Democracy Under Threat: The Soft Hum of Corruption

The episode explores threats to healthy democracies, focusing on corruption, government responsiveness, and corporate influence in politics. It discusses the weakening of anti-corruption laws, Trump's exploitation of power, challenges in regulating money in politics, concerns about billionaires' influence, dissatisfaction with neoliberal policies, transparency in government spending, corruption challenges, lack of oversight in institutions, and demands for reform.

Coming June 6 - The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

John Stewart announces his new podcast, The Weekly Show, which will cover various topics including the election, economics, and ingredient to bread ratio on sandwiches. The podcast will be released every Thursday starting on June 6th.

The Trump Indictment and Who We Think Deserves Prosecution

• The justice system in America has a two-tiered approach, with some individuals being held accountable while others are not.
• Wage theft is a significant problem, with over $40 billion lost compared to $340 million lost to robbery.
• Deferred prosecution agreements (DPAs) have become the standard way of prosecuting corporate crimes, leading to a lack of accountability for individuals.
• The lack of accountability in the financial industry has led to explicit fraud and foreclosures, resulting i...

Rethinking Crime and Punishment With San Francisco’s Mayor

• Bobby Slatonist was a famous comedian from San Francisco who took the speaker as his opening act in New York.

• The podcast features John Stewart, London Brie, and writers Chris and Jimovich discussing various topics such as cancel culture and indictments, as well as Kanye West's opinions on Hitler and Pete Davidson.

• The area around the courthouse is barricaded and filled with reporters, making it difficult for people to get to work. The hosts discuss the possibility of Donald Trump being i...