The Precap with Michael Kosta

Michael Kosta dives into the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, including Trump’s inflammatory response, bizarre takes in the media, and a predictable partisan blame game, and reflects on what we can learn from violent tragedies on the anniversary of 9/11. Why are governments around the world so concerned with bovine blasts? Grace Kuhlenschmidt dives into the science of livestock emissions by speaking with Washington state Rep. Lisa Parshley, who is hoping to start a tax on cow farts, farmer Jake Yancey, who doesn’t give a fart, and the OG experts on burps: children. Actor Rainn Wilson sits down with Michael to discuss his new movie, “Code 3.” They talk about how the film is based on very real experiences in the field, why many paramedics deal with burnout, his podcast “Soul Boom,” based on his book about the need for a spiritual revolution, their shared love for tennis, and how he feels about his beloved character from “The Office.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Kosta breaks down Trump's Department of War, a.k.a. the new billion-dollar nickname for the Department of Defense, and Josh Johnson is hyped up for the president to go to war with America's biggest enemy: America. Thanks to Trump, Canadian tourism is way down, with many citizens scared to visit the U.S. So Jordan Klepper visits the city of Burlington, VT, to see just how desperate Vermonters are to win back the Canucks and drink some beer. Michael Grunwald, award-winning journalist and bestselling author of "We Are Eating the Earth: The Race to Fix Our Food System," sits down with Michael to discuss how agriculture is our biggest climate issue. They discuss the deforestation caused by pasture for cattle, how to make more calories on less acreage, the meat and energy alternatives providing hope, and how to maintain appreciation for farmers while searching for a better way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Trump’s cryptic and sexually suggestive birthday card to Epstein revealed, Michael Kosta dives into a lazy cover-up by the White House, a possible quid pro quo to buy Ghislaine Maxwell’s silence, and an excuse to blame it on Biden. Sports War: Michael Kosta and Ronny Chieng spar over the biggest headlines in sports, including drunk crowds at the U.S. Open, Jalen Carter’s spit-tacular start to the NFL season, and AI coming for jobs in minor league baseball. Former professional tennis player and International Tennis Hall of Fame president, Patrick McEnroe, and fellow former pro tennis player, Michael Kosta, dissect last week’s U.S. Open, which McEnroe commented on for ESPN. McEnroe discusses the men’s final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner and how the two powerhouses are pushing each other and the sport forward, the importance of players like women’s finalist Amanda Anisimova being open about their mental health, and how one of the biggest disruptions to tennis fans at the tournament was Trump’s attendance. McEnroe also recalls how he and his brother, John McEnroe, first got into tennis and what lessons the sport has taught him about resilience and independence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rumors have been swirling about the president's potentially failing health, and between his cankles, a tribute video from the White House, and global leaders throwing Nobel Prize nominations at the guy like he's the oldest Make-a-Wish kid in the world, Jon Stewart can't help but wonder: IS Trump dying? Academy Award-winning filmmaker Spike Lee joins Jon Stewart to discuss his new movie, “Highest 2 Lowest,” in theaters and now streaming on Apple TV+. They talk about Lee’s experiences over the years working with the film’s star, Denzel Washington, the high-stakes story, what he learned from his parents growing up in Brooklyn, and if it’s the Knicks’ year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a preview! It's a recap! It's a Precap! Sit down with the week's host Michael Kosta and Daily Show writer and producer Matt O'Brien to hear what news they're excited to cover, what they wish they could talk about but will probably get eclipsed by bigger news, and what stories they're sad they missed.  They'll tackle the Trump/Putin summit in Alaska, where tennis meets geopolitics, and, of course, the destruction of the Burning Man Orgy Dome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Throw on some formal wear and start rehearsing your speech, it's time to sit down with some Emmy nominees. Jason Segal joins Desi Lydic to talk Shrinking, and what Harrison Ford thought of his penis. Colman Domingo, nominated for The Four Seasons, talks to Jordan Klepper about his film Sing Sing. Lauren Greenfield and Ronny Chieng discuss her documentary series, Social Studies. Bowen Yang and Desi talk TV comedy and his comedy film The Wedding Banquet. Top Chef Tom Colicchio joins Ronny to talk food, restaurants and TV. Paul W. Downs and Michael Kosta talk Hacks and life in late night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Strap on your CTE and punch a tailgater, football's back! Get into the game with The Daily Show's gridiron coverage. Trevor Noah and Roy Wood Jr. wade into the CTE debate, despite Roy's love of the game. Ronny Chieng tries to explain American football to the rest of the world. Michael Kosta and Roy Wood Jr. apologize for talking while you're talking. Former NFL star Michael Strahan joins Trevor to talk about what he misses from the game. Jon Stewart checks out the various controversies nagging the league. Trevor Noah tackles the hypocrisy of the anthem kneeling scandal. Jon covers the announcement of the Houston Texans expansion (the show's been on a long time, ok?). And Trevor sits down with journalist Mark Leibovich to talk about how weird billionaire team owners are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

United we podcast, divided we beg. Take a day off thanks to unions, and listen to The Daily Show's tribute to labor. Sam Bee meets the French Canadian man that unionized Walmart. Author Philip Dray, visits to talk about labor and his book, "There is Power in a Union." Jon Stewart covers the anti-labor changes in Wisconsin led by governor Scott Walker, then dives into labor disputes at Walmart and the maker of Twinkies. Sam Bee tries to find out if we're all created equal when it comes to the minimum wage. Jordan Klepper gets hit with facts about the exploitation of college athletes. Trevor Noah sits down with Chris Smalls, who brought the first labor union to Amazon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Running down some of the fights Donald Trump has gotten into with... everyone, everywhere, all at once. Desi Lydic covers Trump's announcement that the U.S. would "take over" the Gaza strip. Jordan Klepper unpacks Trump's disputes with both sides during his belated attempts to end the Russia / Ukraine war on day one. Desi takes a look at Trump's international relations with various international visits to the White House. Jon Stewart tries to explain Trump's heel turn on Ukraine with help from professional wrestling. Ronny Chieng checks in on Greenland after Trump threatened invasion, looks at his strange claims about South Africa, and Trump's on and off trade wars. Klepper follows Trump's adventures through the middle east. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yes more teachers, yes more books, yes more teachers' dirty looks... Head back to school with TDS. Stephen Colbert enrolls in broadcasting school to learn his craft. Jon Stewart takes a look at the invasive coverage of the Obama daughters heading back to school, with extra invasive help from Wyatt Cenac, Sam Bee, and John Oliver. John Oliver and Jason Jones embed in a middle school student body presidential election in an explosive three part story. Jon and Roy Wood Jr. both dine out on coverage of healthy school lunch options and/or mandates. Aasif Mandvi tries to scare students straight out of going to college, and Dulcé Sloan challenges the public to prove her wrong on her hottest educational takes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices