The Daily Show With Trevor Noah: Ears Edition

What’s the best form of entertainment: movies or TV series? At-home streaming or going to a movie theater? Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan and Daily Show writer Josh Johnson discuss TV reboots, the heartbreak of TV show cancellations, the struggles of watching movies with your parents, and how Lifetime movies sparked Josh’s love for movies.Original Air Date: September 1, 2022Hold Up is a podcast from The Daily Show. Listen to new episodes every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts, or watch at YouTube.com/TheDaily ShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Technology is advancing faster than we can keep up with, but are those advances to the betterment of society, or the detriment? Are the robots coming for all our jobs? Will A.I. takeover the world? The Daily Show News Team get answers to those big questions in this throwback compilation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Democracy requires, by definition, getting along with people who don’t agree with you.” Former President Barack Obama discusses why he believes the youth turnout made all the difference in Democratic victories in the midterms; how globalization, disinformation, and the media infrastructure are contributing to the weakening of democracy globally; and what advice he has for Trevor after The Daily Show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first day of summer marks the beginning of beach trips, summer camps, and summer jobs. But The Daily Show news team unpacks whether summer is actually the worst, the perils of going to the beach, if adults should be allowed to go to summer camp, and why there is a lifeguard shortage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From his favorite toy to the first joke he ever heard, Trevor tells the audience anecdotes about his family and growing up in Soweto, South Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis apologizes for its Juneteenth-“inspired” watermelon salad and Dulcé Sloan explains exactly what Juneteenth is, why it's celebrated, and how it should be commemorated. Also, Roy Wood Jr. highlights stories of slaves who were able to escape from servitude and Pharrell Williams discusses his efforts towards making Juneteenth a national holiday via juneteenthpledge.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Children’s books craft the way a young person sees the world, and this view carries on well into adulthood. Daily Show researcher Stephanie O. and CEO, founder, and author of “Hey Carter!” books, Dr. Thomishia Booker, sit down with Roy Wood Jr. to discuss the importance of positively representing Black boys in children’s literature to help them develop their own sense of self.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to airline seats, which do you prefer? Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan and Daily Show writer Josh Johnson debate the better seat: the window or aisle. The two discuss the ease of getting to the bathroom on the plane if you’re in an aisle seat, the head support a window seat provides when taking a nap, and the dos and don’ts of middle seat etiquette.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Fathers Day from the Trump sons! Eric reportedly channeled funds from a charity event for pediatric cancer into the Trump family business and on Unsolved Mysteries: MAGA Edition, Don Jr. may not know who his father is. Plus, Kristen Schaal compares the relative societal expectations between the dad bod and momshell trends sweeping the media and Hasan Minhaj opens up about the show’s early beginnings, fertility and fatherhood.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Issues are real, context is everything, and the world is a lot friendlier than the internet. Trevor shares his biggest lessons learned from The Daily Show, and gives a special shout-out to the fans and the Black women who have shaped his life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Control over the rights of transgender children continue to leave folks in a frenzy. Janet Mock discusses her work on the groundbreaking FX series “Pose” and reflects on being the first transgender woman of color to write and direct for a TV series. Plus, Jessica Williams speaks with members of the transgender community to find out how transphobia affects their everyday lives. Finally, transgender athletes' rights activist and track cycling world champion Veronica Ivy discusses the debate over inclusion of trans women in women’s sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump has been indicted..for a second time for the mishandling of classified documents. We take a look back at the headlines about Trump clogging toilets with printed papers, what was in the boxes Donald Trump took from the White House, and his litany of excuses, ranging from blaming Barack Obama to “Everyone takes work home with them.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump has officially been indicted, and the guest hosts tackled everything from why getting arrested might actually help Trump earn street cred with his supporters, Jordan Klepper took to the streets of New York City to have...meaningful conversations with Trump's supporters, and Senator Cory Booker chats about the implications of Donald Trump's indictment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

K-Pop has had loyal Korean fanbases for decades and has made a global impact over time. The intimate relationships cultivated between K-Pop idols and their fans speak to the power of this method of entertainment. Daily Show segment producer Sabrina Lee and postdoctoral associate at the University at Buffalo, Stephanie Choi, join host Roy Wood Jr. to analyze the K-Pop industry and the positive light it shines on South Korea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where would you rather go to eat: a diner or a Waffle House? Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan and Daily Show writer Josh Johnson discuss their favorite food establishment, who has the better quality food, if they prefer a menu with an abundance of options or a select few items, and the pros and cons of a place being open 24/7. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Award-winning actor, dancer, and singer, Ariana DeBose, discusses her role as Anita in “West Side Story,” the many ways she relates to the character, and what it was like working with Steven Spielberg and Rita Moreno, the first Latina to win an Oscar for the original film. Former “The Late Late Show” host, James Corden, admits Mariah Carey changed musicians’ perspective of “Carpool Karaoke” and talks about what makes hosting the 2019 Tony Awards so special. And, Tony-award winning playwright Michael R. Jackson discusses his journey to writing “A Strange Loop,” why he loves connecting with the audience afterwards, and how the show promotes a spirit of inclusion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amanda Gorman discusses reading her poem “The Hill We Climb” at President Biden’s inauguration. Jerry Craft discusses the irony of having an award-winning book banned for critical race theory, and the importance of creating books that inspire kids to feel represented and have hope. And Ibram X. Kendi and Nic Stone discuss their collaboration on "How to Be a (Young) Antiracist," a book that gives young people the tools to change the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Revisiting some of the Republican Presidential candidates' greatest hits, from Chris Christie's time as New Jersey Governor and his 'Bridgegate' scandal, to Mike Pence's feud with Trump post January 6, to the controversial Pastor that opened Nikki Haley’s First Presidential Campaign Rally. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miami Heat star, Jimmy Butler's, 2020 conversation with Trevor about his altercation on the court, why he left Philly and his passion for wine. Dwyane Wade explains why he’s retiring from the NBA, describes his philosophy of giving back and talks about what it was like visiting Parkland students after the shooting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Willie O'Ree, the first Black hockey player in the NHL, reflects on how he thrived in the sport despite a severe eye injury and racist backlash and talks about inspiring young athletes. And Pro hockey star P.K. Subban discusses his path from immigrant's son to captain of an NHL All-Star team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.