The Precap | Desi Lydic on Trump's "Meet the Press" Tantrum, Flesh-Eating Screwworms, and a Presidential Buffalo

Melania ushers in the age of AI while sounding like a robot, tensions rise again in Iran as the U.S. and Tehran trade blows, and Desi Lydic wonders when Trump will stop futzing with UFC coins and end the war. Plus, Jordan Klepper gets on the Trump administration’s commemorative coin train to fix inflation, stop wars, and celebrate America’s 250th. Troy Iwata takes a break from America's problems by taking aim at OTHER countries' problems, like the steady sinking of Mexico City, France's drunken deer hazard, Hong Kong's claw machine addiction crisis, and the rise of bread made from mummy yeast, in another round of "So Not Our Problem!" Actor and producer Nina Dobrev sits down with Desi to discuss starring in the crime thriller, “The Get Out.” They talk about the joy of playing a buttoned-up bank teller who’s totally unhinged, awkward make-out scenes with her co-star and longtime friend Aaron Paul, and channeling her wild side swimming with sharks, skydiving, and dirt biking. She also discusses the short film she stars in and produces, “General Admission,” which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, her production company’s mission to tell stories “for women, by women,” and her advice for women advocating for equal pay in the workplace. -- The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central. Stream full episodes on Paramount+ Follow TDS: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Knicks took an L in Game 3 of the NBA Finals while Trump took a nap, and the president turns a blind eye to another loss: Spencer Pratt in the L.A. mayoral race. Upset at the drawn-out ballot count and falling rank of his fellow reality TV star Republican, Trump pulls the "rigged election" card, but Troy Iwata insists that this is just the way things are done in L.A., so chill. Much like his apps, Mark Zuckerberg has gotten a lot of updates over the years. From boy genius-ish to king of the Metaverse to one of Trump's besties, the Zuck has worn many hats and generated tons of controversy along the way. Follow his shape-shifting journey from dorm-room entrepreneur to science fiction overlord in The Daily Showography of Mark Zuckerberg: Human Status Update. Award-winning actress and LGBTQ+ advocate Laverne Cox joins Desi to talk about her new memoir “Transcendent.” They discuss some of the traumatic events of her childhood that she recounts in the book, how dance and creativity were a saving grace in her life, and how she has worked to find healing, purpose, and self-love in her adulthood. Cox also brings awareness to the Right’s coordinated campaign against trans people, especially in the courts where rights are being stripped away from trans people in real time, and explains how these attacks weaken the rights of every citizen. -- The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central. Stream full episodes on Paramount+ Follow TDS: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elmo lights up the internet by staying neutral about the Knicks-Spurs Finals, Trump storms out of his "Meet the Press" interview with NBC’s Kristen Welker, and all the president's lashing out against the press, avoiding rain, and dodging questions has Jon Stewart wondering: Why does the media let Trump's bulls**t slide? Jane Fonda sits down with Jon and reflects on following in the acting and activism footsteps of her father, who was a member of the original Committee for the First Amendment in 1947. Now, 80 years later, Fonda is part of the committee's revival and discusses their upcoming “Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment” in NYC on June 14th, which will extend to over 5,000 livestream viewing parties around the country. They talk about how music and the entertainment industry have always been part of resistance movements and what she’s learned about organizing to make change happen. “We have to become living ambassadors to an irresistible future where everybody will be seen and respected by their government, where everybody feels they’re being taken care of.” -- The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central. Stream full episodes on Paramount+ Follow TDS: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's host Desi Lydic sits down with Daily Show writer Devin Delliquanti to recap the latest news, and preview the week to come.  They talk about Trump rage-quitting his interview with Kristen Welker on "Meet the Press," the disturbing return of a flesh-eating screwworm in the U.S., an albino buffalo in Bangladesh that found new life as a Trump lookalike, and the sky-high price of World Cup tickets. Plus, the two discuss the all-consuming rise of Knicks fever in NYC and give their take on the upcoming UFC fight at the White House. -- The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central. Stream full episodes on ⁠Paramount+⁠ Follow TDS: ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Twitter⁠, ⁠Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's June, and that means it's time to grab a reluctant corporate sponsor and celebrate Pride! Troy Iwata explains to Desi Lydic how companies can satisfy the gay community. Desi recaps the history of the pride movement from its beginnings. Jaboukie Young-White joins the Pittsburgh Pride Parade. Dulcé Sloan connects the dots on corporate pride participation. Ronny Chieng enlists help from Grace Kuhlenschmidt to talk disappointing pride backlash.  Jon Stewart and John Oliver walk through victories and setbacks through the years with Gaywatch. -- The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central. Stream full episodes on Paramount+ Follow TDS: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get caught up on all the headlines with The Daily Show team and This Week's News. Jon Stewart examines the president's dismal track record as a negotiator with Iran despite being a self-styled "negotiator-in-chief." Michael Kosta weighs in on Trump's recent losing streak, Ivanka and Jared Kushner buying a private island, Benjamin Netanyahu getting a taste of mean-girl Trump, and results from recent primaries in New Jersey and California. Plus, Kosta comments on the possibility of Trump being the face of America's new $250 bill and a January 6er getting hired for a counterterrorism job at the Pentagon. -- The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central. Stream full episodes on Paramount+ Follow TDS: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Kosta digs into the Trump administration's promising new hires, including a Pentagon employee who got his start doing January 6 and a new highest-ranking intelligence officer with zero intelligence experience, Bill Pulte. Plus, New York Knicks fans go zombie-mode after winning Game 1 in the NBA Finals, and Trump prepares for America's semiquincentennial with his face on a $250 bill and the most confusing d**k-measuring contest ever. America is celebrating its 250th birthday, but the country is still as divided as ever. Jordan Klepper heads to a celebration event in New Orleans to ask hard-hitting questions like: How is the president doing? Should any of the January 6 insurrectionists get money from the slush fund? And how many more years does America have? Beth Stern, bestselling author and national spokesperson for North Shore Animal League America, joins Michael to discuss her new children’s book, “Coco and Stephen, Together Forever,” which is based on the real-life unlikely friendship between her rescue animals, Coco the kitten and Stephen the rabbit. She recounts how her home with husband Howard Stern has become a safe haven where over 3,000 foster animals have passed through, emphasizes why committing to the responsibility of a new pet requires serious consideration from the whole family, and advocates for animal adoption over shopping. Plus, Kosta’s own rescue “bro” Walter makes a special appearance. -- The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central. Stream full episodes on Paramount+ Follow TDS: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Kosta covers the primary elections in California and New Jersey: Spencer Pratt’s campaign for L.A. mayor gets picked up for a second season, California teases its first Latino governor since 1875, and New Jersey congressional candidate Tom Kean continues to be MIA. Plus, Trump floats the idea of keeping his UFC ring on the White House lawn, and Ronny Chieng explains why Tom Kean’s absence is what American voters are looking for. This week, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced his most radical policy yet: a repeal on bedtime during the Knicks' Finals. Grace Kuhlenschmidt hit the streets to find out how this bedtime ban is sitting with Mamdani's youngest constituents, whose reactions range from "awesome" to "Let's go Knicks!" Award-winning actor Chase Infiniti sits down with Michael to discuss her starring role in the Hulu series, "The Testaments." They talk about the responsibility of playing Agnes and doing justice to Margaret Atwood's characters, the emphasis on "how important community is, not only within our own lives, but to enact change in the world,” why Chicago and the Midwest will always be her home, and what she learned from the professionalism, passion, and gentle leadership on “One Battle After Another.” -- For up to 65% off your order, head to https://VeracityHealth.co and use code DAILY. Head to https://Quince.com/dailyshow for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. -- The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central. Stream full episodes on Paramount+ Follow TDS: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Kosta covers Trump's impressive losing streak: His name's getting removed from the Kennedy Center, headliners are dropping out of his America 250 concert, Congress is blocking his slush fund, and to top it off, Trump hasn't been able to keep his word on a peace deal with Iran. Plus, Ivanka and Jared buy a private island in the Mediterranean for the modest price of around $1.5 billion. Desi Lydic Anal-a-Zones a pair of scandal-plagued contenders for the midterms: Democratic Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner takes flak for sexting other women while married, and Colorado's MAGA-minded gubernatorial candidate Victor Marx faces scrutiny over his claims that he called in an airstrike against ISIS as a civilian, performs exorcisms over the phone, and might've done a killing or two. Dr. Thomas Mather, a.k.a The TickGuy, talks to Michael about how to enjoy the outdoors all year round while staying safe from ticks. Dr. Mather, a researcher and professor of public health entomology at the University of Rhode Island, explains how to identify the types of ticks that can carry Lyme disease, answers The Daily Show staff’s most neurotic tick questions, and offers a three-pronged approach to tick prevention: tuck in shirts and pant legs, treat clothing with repellent, and check yourself for ticks (perhaps while on the toilet). -- For up to 65% off your order, head to https://VeracityHealth.co and use code DAILY. Head to https://Quince.com/dailyshow for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://Hims.com/dailyshow -- The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central. Stream full episodes on Paramount+ Follow TDS: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump claims a peace deal with Iran is coming any second, but he's been saying that for months. Jon Stewart takes a look at Trump's unimpressive track record as a negotiator, despite being the self-proclaimed best negotiator in the world, and pulls back the curtain on the president's "Art of the Deal" as merely the art of trolling. Plus, the Freedom 250 concert is falling apart as more and more headliners pull out, and TDS News Team alum Olivia Munn stops by to offer Jon Stewart a heartfelt tribute that was definitely not meant for Stephen Colbert. Jason Bateman sits down with Jon to discuss his latest projects, the Netflix series “Black Rabbit” and the HBO series “DTF St. Louis.” Bateman admits he didn’t know what “DTF” stood for until his daughter told him a week into shooting the series. “DTF St. Louis” is what Bateman calls “sneaky funny," and shares how creator & writer Steve Conrad gave the show a voice unlike anything on TV. Plus, the two old friends catch up on life and reflect on aging, fatherhood, and how lonely you become when your children leave for college. -- Head to https://Quince.com/dailyshow for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. For up to 65% off your order, head to https://VeracityHealth.co and use code DAILY. To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://Hims.com/dailyshow -- The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central. Stream full episodes on Paramount+ Follow TDS: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices