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Jon Stewart weighs in on Trump ignoring the legal deadline for Congress to approve the war in Iran and on King Charles's reminder to Congress about checks and balances. Desi Lydic tackles the president's multiple cognitive tests, the boycott against the Bezos-backed Met Gala, major cuts to airlines due to the ongoing Iran conflict, and Marco Rubio's obsession with 90s rap. Plus, Desi comments on the release of Jeffrey Epstein's purported suicide note and the cryptic message that lies within it.

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Desi Lydic tackles the latest headlines: A judge releases Jeffrey Epstein's purported suicide note, Republicans pledge their midterm loyalty to Trump and his 80-year-old fighting skills, and this Mother’s Day, Trump gives moms the gift of an autocorrect rant. Plus, Troy Iwata, Jordan Klepper, and Michael Kosta go head-to-head over who could take Trump in a fight.

Josh Johnson deep-dives into a viral sexual harassment lawsuit at JPMorgan, where a male employee accused a female colleague of coercing him into a "sex slave" arrangement, setting off a frenzy of sexist memes and sensational media coverage before the evidence apparently unraveled under scrutiny.

Adam Scott, award-winning actor, joins Desi to discuss tackling the horror genre in his new film, “Hokum.” They talk about how "Step Brothers" set him on a comedy trajectory, his transition into more dramatic roles with "Big Little Lies" and "Severance," how David Letterman inspired his love of show business from a young age, and how he took on playing an asshole in “Hokum” after being typecast as a likable guy.

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The Iran War might be ended with a Post-it, Marco Rubio's rap-obsessed DJ persona bleeds into his secretary of state work, and Trump's White House ballroom construction could cost taxpayers $1 billion, while the toxic debris from the East Wing could cost nearby golfers a lung. Plus, Desi Lydic and Michael Kosta try to determine the creep level of GOP Congressman Chuck Edwards, who allegedly sexually harassed his staff with unwelcome advances and Adam Sandler puzzles.

The U.S. is commemorating its upcoming semiquincentennial with America's Time Capsule, which will be sealed for 250 years for the dubious benefit of future generations. Troy Iwata hit the streets to find out what present-day patriots think the time capsule should include, and whether America will still be around by then.

Marla Mindelle, the star, co-writer, and co-creator of the musical “Titaníque,” talks to Desi about the journey of this over-the-top retelling of “Titanic” through Céline Dion’s perspective from a drunken idea in LA to a Broadway show with four Tony nominations, including two for Mindelle’s performance and writing. She also describes how improv and topical jokes keep the show fresh night after night and how she gets into character as Céline Dion.

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Desi Lydic dives into the major cuts airlines are making to compensate for rising fuel prices, from beverage services on Delta Airlines to all services on the now-defunct Spirit Airlines. And while President Trump boasted his ability to tell the difference between an alligator and a squirrel on his cognitive test, his rant about rigged elections and nuclear war before an audience of children proves he can't tell the difference between minors and adults.

Ronny Chieng and Michael Kosta face off in another round of Sports War: Horse trainer Cherie DeVaux clops through the gender barrier at the Kentucky Derby, Patriots coach Mike Vrabel takes heat for his alleged affair with NFL reporter Dianna Russini, and NBA Playoff tickets for the 76ers vs. the Knicks are restricted to fans in Philly.

Award-winning writer, actor, and co-creator of the HBO Max comedy series “Hacks,” Paul W. Downs joins Desi to discuss the hit show’s fifth and final season. They get into the magic behind the dynamic duo of Jimmy and Kayla, and Downs reveals who inspired Deborah’s late-night host storyline in the show’s fourth season: Joan Rivers, Debbie Reynolds, and maybe even Desi Lydic. He also discusses his concerns about AI, why it was important to cover the topic in the show, and the pressure of delivering a finale that satisfies both fans and creators.

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As America’s situationship with Iran hits the 60-day War Powers Act deadline, Trump brazenly ignores Congress's authority while spouting nonsense about America's depleted weapons inventory, and Jon Stewart marvels at our "genius" president's faulty math and cognitive skills. Plus, a visit from a real monarch, King Charles, shines a light on the lack of checks and balances from America's absent Congress.

Civil rights lawyer and founding director of Howard Law School's 14th Amendment Center for Law & Democracy, Sherrilyn Ifill, sits down with Jon to discuss the Supreme Court’s weakening of the Voting Rights Act. They talk about how the reinstatement for purposeful discrimination overturned the court’s own precedent, how the Voting Rights Act protects the voting strength of minorities and their candidates of choice, and the dangerous potential for Trump and Republicans to redistrict using this precedent in an effort to turn seats in the House.

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This week's host Desi Lydic sits down with Daily Show writer Nicole Conlan to recap the latest news, and preview what's to come.

They tackle the Kentucky Derby's first win by a female trainer, King Charles lecturing the U.S. Congress on democracy, the recent rulings restricting abortion access in Louisiana, the downfall of Spirit Airlines and the rescue of a stranded whale.

Looking ahead, they preview the Met Gala, and what to do for Mother's Day.

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As King Charles III and Queen Camilla wrap up their latest visit to the United States, take a look back at The Daily Show's coverage of the UK's Royal Family over the years.

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Jon Stewart dives into Trump spinning the attempted shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner into a play for his $400 million East Wing ballroom. Josh Johnson comments on Republicans' push for taxpayers to foot the ballroom bill, King Charles's dazzling address to Congress, and James Comey's indictment over a seashell-based "threat." Plus, Josh covers Trump handling Iran peace talks "telephonically" and examines the fallout over a Supreme Court ruling that strikes a major blow to the Voting Rights Act.

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Josh Johnson dives into the Iran peace talks that Trump is holding “telephonically,” the president bullies NASA chief Jared Isaacman for his ears, and Republicans claim racism is over after the Supreme Court effectively guts the Voting Rights Act. Plus, Ronny Chieng dishes on how Republicans in Congress are celebrating while minorities are panicking.

Jordan Klepper Anal-a-Zones California's pivotal governor race: Eric Swalwell's scandal-plagued resignation threw a wrench in the state's free-for-all "jungle primary," and Democrats are scrambling with a roster of rizzless candidates, from "Love Actually"-parodying Tom Steyer to hologram-flexing Matt Mahan. Meanwhile, Republican voters face a choice between long-talking British expat Steve Hilton and firebrand Sheriff Chad Bianco, whose vibe is kind of "all the Village People at once."

Legendary rapper and founder of The Wu-Tang Clan RZA joins Josh to discuss his new film, “One Spoon of Chocolate,” which he wrote, produced, and directed. RZA describes the project’s evolution since he started working on it in 2012, how his filmmaking process is not unlike his songwriting process of sampling from different sources of inspiration, and why directing his actors in uncomfortable depictions of racism was necessary to deliver the film’s overall message of equality.

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King Charles visits Congress for open mic night, and Trump tries to out-tyrant His Majesty with another indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, this time for the "crime" of posting a photo of seashells spelling out "8647." Josh Johnson breaks down MAGA world's feverish accusations against Comey, and Grace Kuhlenschmidt decodes other treasonous hidden messages at the beach.

Islamophobia is all the rage right now, with prominent public figures delighting in smearing Muslims as pork-fearing fanatics hell-bent on conquering the world. But in the interest of accuracy, Muslim comedian Mo Amer has some notes.

Stand-up comedian Ali Siddiq sits down with Josh to discuss his NAACP Image Award-winning special, "My Two Sons." They talk about staying in Houston to pursue comedy and bring the community along with his success, connecting with incarcerated people to share how he changed his mindset beyond prison, why becoming independent with his comedy was a choice to preserve his agency, and going from small back room performances to selling out arenas in the U.S. and internationally on his Custom Fit tour.

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Josh Johnson looks at how the GOP is scrambling to use the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner to hard-sell Trump's $400 million ballroom on the pretense of national security, with American taxpayers footing the bill. Plus, Jordan Klepper finds out if other countries have security ideas better than just "ballroom."

From Peter Doocy to Dr. Oz to Marco Rubio, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog got up close and deeply personal with the D.C. power players and media heavyweights swarming the red carpet at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, aka Black Tie January 6.

Actor Gaten Matarazzo talks to Josh about starring in the new comedy, “Pizza Movie.” They discuss the foods that Matarazzo would go on a wild goose chase for and how he prepared for this “love letter to stoner movies.” He also describes his return to his theater roots in “Octet,” an upcoming movie musical directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda.

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