The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
Episodes
Wrapping 2025 with Jon Favreau and Tim Miller
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As 2025 draws to a close, Jon is joined by Crooked Media's Jon Favreau and "The Bulwark" host Tim Miller. Together, they assess Trump's tumultuous fir...
American “Heritage” vs. American History
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As debates over what it means to be a "heritage American" enter mainstream political discourse, Jon is joined by University of Florida Professor Allen...
Govs.-Elect Sherrill & Spanberger: From the Hill to the State House
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh off their decisive election night wins, Jon is joined by Governors-Elect (and former congressional roommates) Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey and A...
From FTC to NYC with Lina Khan
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the wake of Zohran Mamdani’s historic election in New York City, Jon is joined by Lina Khan, former Chair of the Federal Trade Commission and new...
Democrats Actually Win Something with Chris Hayes and David Plouffe
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Following Democrats' decisive Tuesday wins, Jon is joined by MSNBC's Chris Hayes, host of "All In" and author of "The Sirens' Call," and David Plouffe...
VP Kamala Harris on Defeat, Democrats, and the Fight Ahead
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly a year after her presidential campaign ended in defeat, Jon is joined by former Vice President Kamala Harris to reflect on the realities of run...
The Pentagon’s Press Purge
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the Pentagon implements sweeping new restrictions on press access, Jon is joined by Atlantic staff writer Nancy Youssef, War Horse founder Thomas B...
Trump’s Peace Plan: Lessons from the Negotiating Table
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the aftermath of the ceasefire in Gaza, Jon is joined by Daniel Levy, former Israeli peace negotiator and President of the U.S./Middle East Project...
AI: What Could Go Wrong? with Geoffrey Hinton
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As artificial intelligence advances at unprecedented speed, Jon is joined by Geoffrey Hinton, Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto and the ...
The Republican Playbook: Democrat Edition with Tim Miller and David Faris
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the government shutdown takes effect, Jon is joined by Roosevelt University Professor and contributing writer at The Nation David Faris, and "The B...
Wanted: Democratic Leadership with DNC Chair Ken Martin
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As millions struggle to turn their political frustration into positive action, Jon is joined by Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin. Togeth...
Trending Towards Violence with Charlie Warzel
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, Jon is joined by Charlie Warzel, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of its "Galaxy Brain" new...
A Conversation with Gov. JB Pritzker
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As ICE arrives in Chicago under the banner of crime reduction, Jon is joined by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker to examine the Trump administration's st...
Deep Sh!t State: Trump’s Retribution Campaign
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As Trump targets the FBI and Justice Department for retribution, Jon is joined by former FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Michael Feinberg and Ne...
On Gaza and Humanity with Mosab Abu Toha
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Debating Reality with Mehdi Hasan
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ex...
All the President’s Tools
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As Trump's pressure campaigns target universities, media outlets, and private companies, Jon is joined by former US Attorney Preet Bharara, host of "S...
One Big Beautiful Econ Con?
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 "...
History Meets Galaxy with Tony Gilroy and Mike Duncan
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Iran, Beyond the Headlines with Maziar Bahari
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Cam...
Israel, Iran and Trump’s Incompetence
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Protests, Emergency Powers, and Petty Feuds
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Univer...
Breaking (Down the) News with Kaitlan Collins
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the Trump administration generating headlines at breakneck speed, Jon is joined by CNN's Kaitlan Collins, anchor of "The Source with Kaitlan Coll...
Jons Save America?
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As Democrats seek to reestablish their credibility, Jon is joined by Crooked Media founders and "Pod Save America" hosts Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett. T...
The For-Profit Presidency
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Are You There, Congress? with Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick and Tom Suozzi
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Kentucky on Track? with Gov. Andy Beshear
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 con...
Come Back, America! with Rory Stewart
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
DEI? You’re Fired! with Heather McGhee
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the Trump administration’s attacks on diversity initiatives intensify, we’re joined by Heather McGhee, author of "The Sum of Us”. Together, t...
Tariff-ying Times with Pete Buttigieg
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the economy reels from Trump's sweeping tariffs, Jon is joined by former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to examine the fallout. Together, ...
Who Is Government? Storytime with Michael Lewis
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the Trump administration targets the federal workforce, we're joined by Michael Lewis, editor of and contributor to The New York Times bestselling ...
Why We Can’t Have Nice Things with Ezra Klein
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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" a...
America's Factory Reset with Adam Tooze and Sohrab Ahmari
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the Trump administration pursues a dramatic economic realignment, we're joined by Adam Tooze, author of Chartbook on Substack, and Sohrab Ahmari, U...
Make Authoritarianism Great Again? with Maria Ressa
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Drawing on her frontline experience, Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa joins us to examine the alarming parallels between America's political clima...
Libertarian Says What? with Nick Gillespie
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the Trump administration pursues its federal downsizing project, we're joined by Nick Gillespie, Editor at Large of “Reason” magazine and Host ...
Agreeing & Disagreeing with Jen Psaki
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Confronting the Chaos with Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY)
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amid the disarray in Washington, we're joined by House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to discuss leading the opposition during Trump's second term....
The Cons & Cons of Trump with Gov. Chris Christie
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
JON & AOC
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As Trump returns to the White House, backed by a coalition of billionaires and blue-collar workers alike, we’re joined by Representative Alexandria ...
History (and Trump) Repeats with Jon Meacham
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Reflecting on 2024 with Mark Cuban
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 fo...
Sen. Bernie Sanders on Making Government Deliver
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As Americans’ faith in government reaches historic lows and billionaires turn their attention to government efficiency, we are joined by Senator Ber...
Man Oh Man: Why Male Voters Shifted Right
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the weeks following the election, Democrats are confronting uncomfortable questions as to why much of the electorate—particularly men—abandoned...
Left Behind: Why Democrats Lost the Working Class
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Trump Won. What Now? with Heather Cox Richardson
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Trump 2024: The Patriotism Paradox
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Rev...
Pay Pals: How Billionaires Influence Elections
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Money in politics isn't new, but billionaire influence in our elections has reached staggering levels – and 2024 could break all previous election s...
MAGA Mirage: Trump & Vance’s Contradictory Conservatism
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve heard the Republican ticket’s pro-worker rhetoric. It often contradicts their own actions and party ideology, but is representative of an e...
Election 2024: How Secure is Your Vote?
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the aftermath of 2020, and with 2024 voting already underway, election integrity remains a pivotal issue in our political discourse. Joining us thi...
How Algorithms, Money, & Bureaucracy Distance us from Democracy
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 politic...
Spilling Election Tea with London Mayor Sadiq Khan
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 U...
Inflation Frustration as Fed Cuts Rates
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Inflation has eased, but many Americans aren’t feeling the relief. Their concern is front and center this election, where the economy remains the pi...
The Second First Presidential Debate and Beyond
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In an election cycle where debates have been more impactful than ever, what influence has the first, and perhaps only, meeting between Kamala Harris a...
Political Conventions: At This Point, What’s The Point?
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 decis...
The Harris/Walz are Closing In! with Senator Amy Klobuchar
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a matter of weeks, the Democrats have unveiled a new ticket – injecting fresh energy into a presidential race once considered a foregone conclusi...
Trump, Vance, and The Republican Anti-Worker Playbook
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 translat...
Biden Out, Harris In: A Media Disasterpiece
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the turbulent month since President Biden’s disastrous debate performance, the media has been speculating as to whether it was probable, or even ...
Trump Assassination Attempt Aftermath with Bill O’Reilly
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It has been a few days since the attempted assassination of former President Trump. Both sides in our polarized political system have retreated to the...
Biden 2024: It Is What It Is?
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Two-Party System: Third Parties Need Not Apply
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The first presidential debate is here, and voters do not seem thrilled with the two, very different candidates. How does a consumerist country built o...
Abortion: Mission Impossible
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Military Industrial Complexity
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 defe...
Democracy Under Threat: The Soft Hum of Corruption
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Introducing The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Mondays, Jon Stewart hosts The Daily Show, but on Thursdays, he hosts The Weekly Show — A new podcast featuring in-depth conversations with speci...