Best Second Star To The Left Podcasts (2025)

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TDS Time Machine: Resident Expert John Hodgman 33:18

14h ago33:18

33:18

You're welcome, problems. Consider yourselves solved, thanks to The Daily Show's Resident Expert. Take a listen to some of our favorite visits from John Hodgman. Observe as John solves climate change, then explains executive privilege and unpacks the popularity of mixed martial arts. Next he breaks down recession indicators and fixes the economy. F…

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Second Round complete: Puck Podcast May 18, 2025 2:23:13

16h ago2:23:13

2:23:13

On this episode we recap the conclusion of the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs including the top two teams in each conference being eliminated. We chat with Zach Martin, the host of Locked on Hurricanes to talk about Carolina making it to the Eastern Conference Finals. Plus listener e-mails.…

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TDS Time Machine | Conversations with Conservatives 38:15

1d ago38:15

38:15

Relive your favorite battles in the culture wars. Take a listen to some of The Daily Show's conversations with outspoken conservatives over the years. Jon Stewart and Bill O'Reilly debate the concept of white privilege. Trevor Noah and Tomi Lahren discuss how social movements like Black Lives Matter are defined by their followers. Former colleagues…

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TDS Time Machine | Celebrity Trials 30:59

3d ago30:59

30:59

Nothing hits quite like a trial of the century. Take a look back at some of The Daily Show's coverage of celebrity justice. Rob Cordry learns from the experts camping outside the Michael Jackson trial. Jon Stewart examines how the media is covering the proceedings. Ed Helms chips in analysis and punnery. Jon analyzes the coverage of the Martha Stew…

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Trump Bores UAE Businessmen About Sean Duffy & Lee Greenwood Cameos in Qatar | Rep. Jake Auchincloss 30:55

4d ago30:55

30:55

Jordan Klepper recaps Trump’s visit to the United Arab Emirates, where he was greeted by a lackluster hair dance ceremony, serenaded a Qatari military base with Lee Greenwood, and twisted discussions about drones into a ramble about Sean Duffy and Pete Buttigieg’s bicycle. Plus, as his Middle Eastern tour comes to an end, Josh Johnson analyzes whet…

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Rookie left-hander Mason Fluharty, pitching coach Pete Walker and our very own Gregor Chisholm 1:09:32

4d ago1:09:32

1:09:32

Guests: Blue Jays reliever Mason Fluharty, pitching coach Pete Walker, Toronto Star baseball columnist Gregor Chisholm This week in Deep Left Field, we introduce you to rookie left-hander Mason Fluharty, who came within six outs of throwing a "perfect game" out of the bullpen. As the Jays hit the one-quarter mark of the season, we catch up with pit…

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Trump Greeted By Sword Dancers in Qatar & RFK Jr. Swims Up S**t Creek | Colum McCann 28:13

5d ago28:13

28:13

Jordan Klepper covers Trump's lavish welcome in Qatar and lifting of Syrian sanctions, while RFK Jr. lands himself in muddy waters over swimming in a contaminated creek. Plus, Grace Kuhlenschmidt and Troy Iwata fight over investigating Trump’s $400 million jet vs. the sewage-tainted Rock Creek. The Trump administration is full of corruption, bigotr…

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Saudi Arabia Gives Trump the Royal Treatment With McDonald's & a Mid-Meeting Nap | Matt Wolf 26:55

6d ago26:55

26:55

Jordan Klepper breaks down day one of Saudi Arabia’s effort to buy Trump’s affection: Arabian horses, a McDonald’s food truck, some business deals, and a mid-meeting nap. Plus, Michael Kosta is so taken by the Saudis' lavish welcome he almost forgets about their oppression and orchestration of 9/11. Trump's 2024 campaign blitz through right-wing po…

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Trump Thanks Qatar for Their Generous Jet Bribe & Accidentally Does a Socialism | General Stanley McChrystal 39:18

7d ago39:18

39:18

After Trump teased an upcoming "big announcement" last week, Jon Stewart contemplates what news Americans are supposed to be so psyched for: the possible suspension of d]cess, Trump's appointment of Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as D.C. district attorney, Qatar's $400 million luxury jet "gift" for Trump, or lower prices on the "fat shot drug"? Retire…

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TDS Time Machine | The Pope 35:09

8d ago35:09

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There's a new pope, and he's made in America. Celebrate the election of Chicago's Pope Leo XIV with a look back at The Daily Show's papal past. Jon Stewart breaks down all the news following the death of Pope John Paul II with help from Ed Helms. Jon discovers the Pope has a Twitter handle. Ed Helms demos his conclave simulator. Jon covers the asce…

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Second round underway: Puck Podcast May 11, 2025 2:32:25

8d ago2:32:25

2:32:25

We recap of the past week in the NHL covering the opening games of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Including Mikko Rantanen's hot strick, a wild finish in Edmonton, a cheap shot by a Maple Leafs and more. Plus NHL headlines with a GM change in LA and a coaching hire in Anaheim. Gil Martin of Locked on Islanders joins us to discuss the…

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TDS Time Machine | Mother's Day 38:42

9d ago38:42

38:42

There's still time to order flowers, but you're going to have to move fast. It's Mother's Day! Trevor Noah and Desi Lydic discuss the best ways to celebrate Mother's Day (by leaving moms alone). Jon Stewart sits down with former president Jimmy Carter to talk about his book A Remarkable Mother. Desi dives back in to unpack the history of why we cel…

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TDS Time Machine | Fashion 27:34

10d ago27:34

27:34

The Daily Show, but make it fashion. Join in as we dissect the highs and lows of high fashion. Trevor Noah recaps the best and worst of the looks at the Met Gala. Roy Wood Jr. dives into the history of black contributions to fashion in an installment of CP Time. Mo Rocca digs into a one-man fashion protest. Trevor and Desi Lydic show off the contro…

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First American Pope Makes History and MAGA Catholics Already Have Issues | Michelle Buteau 28:50

11d ago28:50

28:50

Desi Lydic has the latest from the Vatican after the announcement of the first American pope, Leo XIV, including the world's reaction to a Chicago-style pope and Fox News immediately yelling at him to speak English. Plus, Michael Kosta celebrates America's conclave win. Following Trump’s ban on transgender people in the military, Jordan Klepper met…

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Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman, Director of Position Player Development Eric Duncan, Guardians manager Stephen Vogt and more 58:11

11d ago58:11

58:11

Guests: Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman, Director of Position Player Development Eric Duncan, Guardians manager Stephen Vogt The Jays might be in freefall, but we’ve put together a tremendous show for you regardless! Kevin Gausman joins us to talk about the aftermath of his 53-pitch inning in New York, his dominant outing against Cleveland and his …

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Trump Renames Persian Gulf, Teases a “Big Announcement” & Loses Another Fighter Jet | John Green 27:54

12d ago27:54

27:54

Desi Lydic dives into Trump’s ominous “big announcement,” the president renames the Persian Gulf, another US fighter jet falls off an aircraft carrier, and kids swap tariff-priced Barbies for the promise of economic freedom. In honor of the conclave, Lewis Black sounds off on the Vatican's mysterious process to select a new pope, including this yea…

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Canada PM Friend-Zones Trump & Real ID Brings Out the Karens | Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach & Amanda Doyle 32:33

13d ago32:33

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Desi Lydic recaps Trump's oblivious reaction to getting friend-zoned by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and prepares for a summer of s***ty air travel as the Real ID deadline approaches and Newark Airport spirals into more chaos. Everything is Stupid -- Ronny Chieng breaks down how AI chatbot romances aren't as stupid as you might guess; they'r…

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Trump on Upholding Constitution: "I Don't Know" | Historian Rutger Bregman 40:30

14d ago40:30

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Jon Stewart sorts Trump's latest barrage of bulls**t into the "OK" and "NOT OK" piles, including telling kids to cut down on dolls and pencils, calling for Alcatraz to reopen, posting AI-generated images of himself as the Pope, and shrugging off the Constitution. Historian and best-selling author Rutger Bregman sits down to unpack his latest book, …

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TDS Time Machine | Cinco de Mayo 11:33

15d ago11:33

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Time for the best holiday no one in America actually knows the meaning of! Grab a margarita, put on a culturally insensitive hat, and spend this Cinco de Mayo with Jon Stewart and The Daily Show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Paramount Podcasts

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First round wrap up: Puck Podcast May, 4, 2025 2:41:34

15d ago2:41:34

2:41:34

In the first period we recap the first round of the NHL playoffs including a pair of thrilling Game 7s. In the second period we look at the second round and the latest NHL coaching news and awards finalists. In the third period we answer listener e-mails.By Bleav + Eddie Garcia + Doug Stolhand

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TDS Time Machine | Star Wars Day 29:00

16d ago29:00

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A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away... The Daily Show started covering Star Wars movies, their overblown release hype and corporate merchandising synergy. Join us on the dark side as we take a look back. May the Fourth be with You. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Paramount Podcasts

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After the Cut - 2025 Part 1 21:15

17d ago21:15

21:15

Check in with The Daily Show hosts as they connect with the studio audience after the cameras cut. Except for the part about the cameras cutting. They never cut. We're always watching... Jon Stewart shares about the humiliation of losing a Super Bowl bet. Ronny Chieng is visited by Bill Murray to celebrate getting American citizenship. Michael Kost…

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Mike Waltz Leaves the Group Chat & Trump’s Town Hall Gets Racist | Sen. Elissa Slotkin 29:42

18d ago29:42

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Michael Kosta continues TDS coverage of Trump’s 100th day in office with reports from NewsNation’s town hall, where the president racially slighted Stephen A. Smith, as well as details on Mike Waltz’s exit and subsequent United Nations promotion, and Pam Bondi’s ridiculous claims about fentanyl deaths. With anxiety-inducing news cycles and Trump De…

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Blue Jays home run leader Anthony Santander, reliever Brendon Little, 1B/OF coach Mark Budzinski and more 1:01:55

18d ago1:01:55

1:01:55

Guests: Blue Jays home run leader Anthony Santander, reliever Brendon Little, 1B/OF coach Mark Budzinski The Blue Jays miserable April is over and it ended with a massive comeback win against the Boston Red Sox. No one might be happier to turn the page to May than Anthony Santander, who is hitting just .175 as the calendar flips. The switch-hitter …

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Trump Fights ABC Interviewer Over Photoshopped Image | Presidential Biographer Jon Meacham 37:11

19d ago37:11

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Desi Lydic covers Trump’s 100th day celebrations: inviting ABC News into the White House to misunderstand the Declaration of Independence, grooving to his famous “YMCA” dance, and putting the economy on financial Ozempic. From the dark halls of Santa Monica to the caves of the Trump administration, Stephen Miller has been working in the shadows as …

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Trump Hits 100 Days & Canada Celebrates By Electing the Anti-Trump | Katherine Maher 28:01

20d ago28:01

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On Trump’s official second 100th day in office, Jordan Klepper delves into his lack of follow-through, including the division he’s sown, his back-and-forth on tariffs and firings, and taunting Canada until they elected a liberal prime minister. Trump let Elon Musk take a chainsaw to the federal workforce in order to save taxpayers money, but after …

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Jon on Trump's First 100 Days: Destroying America's Reputation, Economy, and Leverage 40:50

21d ago40:50

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Jon Stewart takes a look at Trump’s first 100 days: from plummeting approval ratings to unfulfilled promises on immigration, health, and the economy, to destroying his reputation as a shrewd negotiator with China and Ukraine. Chris Hughes, an economist and the author of “Marketcrafters,” sits down to unpack the economy’s fall under Trump and how un…

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Playoffs underway: Puck Podcast April 28, 2025 2:37:09

21d ago2:37:09

2:37:09

In the first period we recap the first 9 days of action in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. In the second period we talk about the past week coaching changes and front office shakups. In the third period we answer listener e-mails.By Bleav + Eddie Garcia + Doug Stolhand

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Recapping Trump's Second First 100 Days - Part 2 1:34:07

22d ago1:34:07

1:34:07

In Trump's first 100 days back in the White House, he wreaked havoc on the economy with his tariff rollout, wiped out DEI, and ignored court orders after wrongfully deporting a resident--all while floating the possibility of a third term. Jon Stewart and The Best F**king News team recap it all in Part 2 of Donald Trump's second term (so far). See o…

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