Best Ronnie Cruz Podcasts (2025)

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Trump Knew He Was In The Epstein Files, Launches Attack on Obama | Samara Cyn 35:02

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Josh Johnson covers the breaking story that the DOJ informed Trump he was on the Epstein list, newly unearthed photos of Trump's friendship with Epstein, and the president's wild pledge to lower drug prices by 1000%. Plus, Michael Kosta explains why Trump’s Epstein drama is all Obama’s fault. Samara Cyn, a recording artist making her late-night tel…

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Trump Dodges Epstein by Attacking Obama, Dropping MLK Files & Trying To Change Coke | Rob Franklin 42:16

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Josh Johnson kicks off his first day behind the host desk with possible new intel from Ghislaine Maxwell and Trump's latest batch of Epstein distractions: a 2016 Obama conspiracy, releasing the MLK files, and even admitting that he's not a medical marvel. Plus, you won't believe the 100% real Epstein bombshells that Grace Kuhlenschmidt found in the…

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Jon Stewart Reacts to Colbert's Cancellation & Trump's "Bawdy" Epstein Doodles | Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong 57:31

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Jon Stewart dives into Trump’s crude birthday card to Epstein and his desperate attempts to distract MAGA with Hillary's emails, the release of the MLK files, and the return of racist football mascots. Plus, Jon reacts to CBS cancelling "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and calls upon corporations, advertisers, and institutions to "sack up" with…

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Josh Johnson on Hosting The Daily Show for the First Time | This Week in Preview 1:04:25

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Josh Johnson sits down with Daily Show writer Devin Delliquanti to talk about his upcoming week as first-time host, his thoughts on the states of the Diddy and Epstein controversies, the kinds of headlines he wishes for, and the kinds he hopes against. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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The False Promise of Deep-Sea Mining, with Professors D.G. Webster and Susan Park 53:24

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The United States has indicated that it will begin to explore commercial mining of mineral nodules on the international seabed, in violation of the UN Conference on the Law of the Sea and the International Seabed Authority. These nodules contain a variety of minerals used in cell phones, electric cars and other high-tech devices and could reduce U.…

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The False Promise of Deep-Sea Mining with Professors D.G. Webster and Susan Park 53:24

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The United States has indicated that it will begin to explore commercial mining of mineral nodules on the international seabed, in violation of the UN Conference on the Law of the Sea and the International Seabed Authority. These nodules contain a variety of minerals used in cell phones, electric cars and other high-tech devices and could reduce U.…

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TDS Time Machine | Inflation 34:01

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TDS Time Machine | Healthcare 39:02

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As the Big Beautiful Bill shrinks health coverage for many, it's time for a Big Beautiful Recap of America's unhealthy relationship with healthcare. Jon Stewart breaks down corporate resistance to the Affordable Care Act. Jason Jones hears from supporters and opponents, and thinks that Johnny Knoxville might be able to help. Jon laments Republican …

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Trump Targets Fed Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, Who Says, “Come at Me, B*tch!” | Reggie Watts 40:40

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Jordan Klepper covers Trump’s ugly battle with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, which is fueled by Powell's refusal to lower interest rates despite Trump's toothless threats to fire him. Plus, Desi Lydic breaks down the president’s attempt to use the Fed's building renovations as an excuse to send Powell packing. Everybody poops, even New York …

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Trump Breaks Up With MAGA Over “Boring” Epstein Files, New Yorkers RSVP to Elon's Third Party | Jennifer Kaytin Robinson 36:02

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Jordan Klepper follows MAGA's continued frustration with Trump for not releasing the Epstein files, and Trump's continued frustration with MAGA for not shutting up about it. Plus, Lauren Boebert suggests the GOP's own underage-sex-trafficking expert, Matt Gaetz, should lead a special counsel investigation into the hidden files, but The Daily Show's…

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Andor S2:E8 - Who Are You? 39:36

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Send us a text If Andor Season 2 Episode 8 had an alternate title, it would be: The Tragedy of Syril Karn. I think it’s in Syrils many flaws that we can gain the most insights. It certainly seems that he’s come to this realization, albeit too late. What exactly can we learn from Syril’s example? That’s exactly what we talk about in this episode. Le…

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Jordan Klepper Charts Trump's Long History with Epstein & Nick Offerman Sounds Alarm on National Parks | Thomas Chatterton Williams 53:58

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With MAGA and Democrats demanding answers about the Epstein files and Trump denying their existence, Jordan Klepper charts the president’s well-documented history with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, which might be why the president wants the entire thing to blow over. Plus, Michael Kosta offers up a defense from Mar-a-Lago. Do you have a mo…

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Jon on Trump’s Epstein Meltdown, MAGA's Mutiny & Elmo’s Antisemitic Tweets | Kyla Scanlon 51:54

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Jon Stewart delves into the MAGA furor over Trump's handling of the Epstein case, Trump’s cheap distractions-turned-threats against Rosie O’Donnell, and the president's double standard on red state vs. blue state relief. Plus, Jon demands accountability from Elmo for his antisemitic rant on X. Economic commentator Kyla Scanlon sits down with Jon to…

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TDS Time Machine | Money Talk - Conversations with Economists 1:05:25

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With Trump Tariffs back on the menu, it's time to consult the experts. Get into the weeds with these conversations with expert economists. Jon Stewart sits down with Oren Cass, chief economist at American Compass, who describes a conservative shift from faith in markets, using tariffs as incentives to pursue profit that supports society, how livabl…

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TDS Time Machine | Space! 40:38

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Space, the final podcast frontier! Join us in the endless void with The Daily Show's coverage of adventures in space. Michael Kosta breaks down the story of two astronauts stranded in space until further notice. Jordan Klepper covers their eventual return and, with help from Desi Lydic, primes them for a changed Earth. Ronny Chieng visits the newly…

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TDS Time Machine | Third Party Politics 46:52

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As Elon Musk announces the launch the America Party to challenge the Democrats and Republicans, take a look back at some other political third wheels in U.S. politics. Jon Stewart takes an open and honest look at America's other political parties. Independent Senator from Vermont Bernie Sanders sits down with Jon to talk about a third way. Wyatt Ce…

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Trump Makes BBLs More Pricey, Crushes on a Reporter & Shields His Belly From Iran | Youngmi Mayer 42:13

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Ronny Chieng weighs in on Trump’s international affairs: a hike in tariffs to help his Brazilian doppleganger stay out of prison, an Iranian threat to his sunbathed bellybutton, and a light refresher on the pause in aid to Ukraine. Plus, Josh Johnson reflects on Trump’s understanding of African culture, from their languages to their love languages.…

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Elon’s Grok Chatbot Turns Hitler & Marco Rubio Gets an AI Imposter | Lauren Greenfield 34:52

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Ronny Chieng dives into the expanding world of AI: Elon Musk's de-wokified Grok goes Nazi, a Marco Rubio imposter fools government officials, and Grace Kuhlenschmidt appreciates the mediocre world of AI-generated music. Don’t worry about Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill passing, because Michael Kosta is cracking the code on how you can exploit Medicaid c…

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DOJ Erases Epstein & Netanyahu Kisses Trump's Ass With Peace Prize Nom | Author Michael Luo 34:00

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The Department of Justice (and Michael Kosta) try to gaslight Ronny Chieng about a suddenly "nonexistent" Jeffrey Epstein client list, Trump lists Benjamin Netanyahu as a reference on his Nobel Peace Prize application, and the TSA ends their foot fetish. Ronny checks in on the status of Trump's trade war, including the president's half-firm decisio…

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Is This The END??? 8:01

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Send us a text Don’t think of it as the end. Think of it more as a season finale. I’m in a major transition phase right now and some things have to give in order to make room for new things. Unfortunately, the ReDEFINE Podcast is one of those things. But I don’t think it’ll be permanent. That’s why I’m calling this a season finale. I truly feel tha…

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Jon Stewart on Who Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill Really Helps — and Hurts | Journalist Steve Kroft 43:56

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Jon Stewart covers the passage of Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill: Republicans bashing then endorsing the megabill, trading tax cuts to sway senators, giving a $40 billion infusion to ICE, boosting billionaires at the expense of Medicaid and SNAP, and more. Former CBS “60 Minutes” correspondent and Emmy and Peabody Award-winning journalist Steve Kroft j…

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Cull of the Wild: Killing in the Name of Conservation, with Hugh Warwick (rerun) 57:39

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Do you remember the Northern Spotted Owl, icon of the old-growth Redwood Wars of the 1990s? Well, the Northern Spotted Owl is, once again, under threat. This time, however, the threat comes from another species of owl, the Barred Owl, a larger and more aggressive bird native to the United States, whose range has been expanding westward as a result …

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Cull of the Wild: Killing in the Name of Conservation with Hugh Warwick (rerun) 57:39

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Do you remember the Northern Spotted Owl, icon of the old-growth Redwood Wars of the 1990s? Well, the Northern Spotted Owl is, once again, under threat. This time, however, the threat comes from another species of owl, the Barred Owl, a larger and more aggressive bird native to the United States, whose range has been expanding westward as a result …

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TDS Time Machine | Independence Day 33:12

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Oh say can you see? No? Because it's a podcast? Makes sense. Celebrate Independence Day with your ears as The Daily Show dives into what makes America so American. Jon Stewart focuses on the 4th, as Stephen Colbert checks out a holiday rally held by the KKK. Ed Helms heads to Alaska to find out if there's such a thing as too many eagles. Jon likes …

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TDS Time Machine | Canada Day 30:31

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Happy Birthday, Canada! Celebrate our northern neighbor's independence with a compilation of pieces made before America threatened to invade. Jon Stewart is joined by Jessica Williams to get caught back up on Toronto's crack smoking mayor. Jason Jones heads to Canada to find out why the banks there are too boring for disastrous economic collapse. D…

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TDS Time Machine | Spotlight Desi 32:48

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Celebrate Desi Lydic with a look back at some of her earliest, and best, moments at The Daily Show. Hear Desi tell her origin story to the audience after the cut. Check out her first night as host. Listen as she hits the streets to hear how visitors feel about New York values in one of her first field pieces. Rethink the value of honesty as she mee…

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TDS Time Machine | The Supreme Court 38:25

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Throw on your best robe and relax with The Daily Show's look back at some of the U.S. Supreme Court's most impactful moments. Jon Stewart analyzes the bombshell ruling on Bush v. Gore with help from Steve Carell and Vance Degeneres, ponders the effects of corporate money being allowed as political speech with John Oliver, and watches Republicans re…

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I Just Need A Little Time Is All 10:06

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Send us a text Andor Season 2 Episode - WHO ARE YOU was a heck of an episode wasn’t it??? There’s lots to talk about so I’m going to give myself more time to be able to properly process everything and give you a Path of the Jedi you deserve. If you’re not already following us on YouTube, I invite you to check it out and see what else we got going o…

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TDS Time Machine | Summer (of the Shark) 33:18

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Escape the heat with a cold glass of death! TDS covers the downsides of summer. Jon Stewart reports on the dangers of summer shark attacks with help from Matt Walsh. Lewis Black finds out about adult summer camps. Stephen Colbert dives deeper into danger, discovering the Summer of Anything. Jon and some hippies celebrate a summer solstice solar ecl…

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Redefining YOU 8:29

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Send us a text What’s next on the horizon for you? Much of the same… UNLESS you open yourself up to the things that are “calling” to you, those things that you’ve put off or convinced yourself are impractical or unrealistic. The imbalance you might be feeling, the dis-alignment, stems from not fully trusting all your human mental capacities. Listen…

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A Conversation with TDS | Jon Stewart & Team Talk Evolving the Show, Processing Trump 2.0 - FYC 1:06:18

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Jon Stewart, Desi Lydic, Michael Kosta, Ronny Chieng, and Jordan Klepper discuss evolving The Daily Show for a digital age, covering the 2024 election, and tackling another Trump era. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Out, Out, Damned Carbon! with Dr. Barbara Haya & Dr. Stephen Lezak, Berkeley Carbon Trading Project 52:32

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Carbon is a boon and a bane. It is at the core of all life on Earth, past and present. In the atmosphere, carbon is what keeps the Earth’s temperature at tolerable levels. Yet, carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere are rising, raising global temperatures and disrupting climate and weather. California’s cap and trade system is one approach to cont…

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Out, Out, Damned Carbon! with Dr. Barbara Haya & Dr. Stephen Lezak, Berkeley Carbon Trading Project 52:32

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Carbon is a boon and a bane. It is at the core of all life on Earth, past and present. In the atmosphere, carbon is what keeps the Earth’s temperature at tolerable levels. Yet, carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere are rising, raising global temperatures and disrupting climate and weather. California’s cap and trade system is one approach to cont…

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Ted Cruz & Tucker Carlson Battle Over Iran While Trump Enters His Decorating Era | Matt Berninger 34:17

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Jordan Klepper covers the latest on a potential war with Iran, including the fight between Tucker Carlson and Sen. Ted Cruz that was heard across the MAGA-verse and Trump’s big decision to ignore the problem and focus on erecting flagpoles. Jordan Klepper and Desi Lydic go head-to-head over the latest sports news: DeMarcus Cousins's outburst in Pue…

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Andor S2:E7 - Messenger 25:32

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Send us a text Thematically m, this may be the most important episode of Andor yet. Or at least our most important discussion. Cassian is carrying the weight of everything that he’s lived through and everything that he’s done. And we see in this episode that it’s starting to take its toll on him. No matter how much he denies it and ignores the sign…

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Trump Threatens Iran, Klepper Goes to Birthday Parade | Bill Clinton & James Patterson 52:36

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Jordan Klepper dives into Trump’s Irish exit from Canada’s G7 Summit to explore a “better than a ceasefire” between Israel and Iran, and how Trump’s threats against Iran’s ayatollah started an intra-MAGA beef with Tucker Carlson. Plus, Michael Kosta finds a delicious way to capitalize on the situation in Iran. Was Trump's parade a military celebrat…

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Story Time! What Trusting Your Intuition Looks Like 16:38

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Send us a text We’ve talked a lot or theory and principle recently so I wanted to share a real world example from my own life. Recently we’ve been discussing alignment and how to achieve more of it by using your gut and instincts to recalibrate your trajectory along your journey. This is a fun story of how I’m reintroducing music back into my life,…

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Jon Stewart on Israel and Iran Going to War, Minnesota Murders & MAGA’s Blame Game | John Mulaney 52:41

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Jon Stewart breaks down Netanyahu’s “urgent” strike on Iran’s nuclear program, MAGA's sustained focus on battling protesters and immigrants in Democratic cities, and how Trump’s unattended parade of weaponry explains America's muted response to the Minnesota assassination. John Mulaney, actor, writer, comedian, and host of the Netflix show “Everybo…

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In the Field with Sam Bee 36:45

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Don't worry, Bee happy, and listen to some of Sam Bee's best Daily Show field segments. Embed with the Christian heterosexuals that feel persecuted by gay rights. Meet the tobacco farmer advocating for more child labor. Hear how hunters are trying to protect animals from oil and gas companies, so they can shoot them. Learn how the porn industry has…

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TDS Time Machine | Father's Day 37:30

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A Daily Show tribute to dads, for better or worse... Jon Stewart analyzes the repercussions of President Biden pardoning his son, Hunter. John Leguizamo finds out about a sperm donor accused of fathering 550 kids. Roy Wood Jr. uncovers the Unsolved Mysteries of Don Jr.'s daddy issues. D. L. Hughley reports on a particularly bad dad. Trevor Noah dis…

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TDS Time Machine | Civil Unrest 46:30

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In Los Angeles and around the country, people are taking to the streets in protest of government overreach. Take a look back at The Daily Show's coverage of protest, counterprotest, and the role of law enforcement. Jon Stewart unpacks the Occupy Wall Street movement. He covers the protest, politicization, and backlash rising from the police killing…

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Trump Hits Les Miz, Elon Repents & RFK Jr. Infects CDC’s Vaccine Committee | Jeff Hiller 35:06

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Desi Lydic tackles Elon Musk's vague apology to Trump, RFK Jr. putting his conspiracy buddies in charge at the CDC, and Tulsi Gabbard getting AI to do the FBI's homework. Plus, Trump celebrated deploying the military on Angelenos with tickets to "Les Misérables," so Jordan Klepper, Michael Kosta, and Josh Johnson debate whether the president is a J…

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Andor S2:E6 - What a Festive Evening 35:53

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Send us a text Know you’re WHY. Taught and talked about so much in the business and personal development world that it’s become cliché. But there is truth in cliché. And this episode of Andor (Andor Season 2 Episode 6: What a Festive Evening) illustrates how important the principle of “WHY” actually is. It’s our sense of purpose. It’s what drives u…

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Trump Whips Up Troops Into a MAGA Frenzy & Plans $45 Million Military Parade | Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka 29:17

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Desi Lydic tackles Trump’s politicized Fort Bragg rally, which screened soldiers for loyalty and waist size. Plus, Trump plans a $45 million military parade for his birthday, and Ronny Chieng is pumped to sit courtside at a display of America’s military might. Corporate America has been suspiciously quiet this Pride Month due to fear of backlash fr…

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Trump Faces Off with Newsom As Marines Head to L.A. | Bryan Cranston 32:55

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Desi Lydic has the latest updates from the L.A. ICE protests, including Trump's outsized military deployment to the city, which defies both California Governor Gavin Newsom and the... "P***y Comitatus Act"? Plus, one soldier sends a letter home from the frontlines of the L.A. war. Where does the public stand on Trump vs. Elon? Grace Kuhlenschmidt a…

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Feel the Fear, Take the Step 7:18

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Send us a text Episode 3 in the Alignment Series Living in alignment isn’t about having it all figured out. It’s about taking the next step—no matter how small—toward what lights you up. In this final episode of the series, we talk about fear, risk tolerance, and why it’s okay not to know exactly where you’re going. Learn how to trust your gut, tak…

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Jon Stewart on the LA ICE Protests and Trump's Escalating Response | Stephen A. Smith 41:48

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Jon Stewart examines chaos in the MAGA-verse, as escalating ICE raids in Los Angeles erupt in protests, Stephen Miller hunts for nonviolent immigrants, Elon plays the Epstein card on Trump, and the Trump-Elon alpha male war reveals itself as a sensitive baby feud. Stephen A. Smith, bestselling author & host of “The Stephen A. Smith Show,” sits down…

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TDS Time Machine | Pride Month 49:41

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Salute Pride Month with a look back at The Daily Show's coverage of pride, progress and corporate promotional synergy. Desi Lydic recaps the history of the pride movement from its beginnings. Jon Stewart reports on early victories in the marriage equality movement. Steve Carell boldly goes to the Gaylaxicon 2000 convention to discover the links bet…

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What's the Matter with California's Electricity System? with Loretta Lynch 54:55

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Everyone is angry with California’s private utilities. Rates keep rising, the utilities lack accountability and they are running roughshod over small-scale renewable energy. Why make your customers so mad? Is that anger justified? And what are the utilities planning for the future? Join SN! host Ronnie Lipschutz for a conversation with Loretta Lync…