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Season 19
Episode 152

Ken Burns

September 15, 2014

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The Daily Show - S19 - E152

President Obama gathers a coalition to fight ISIS, Samantha Bee explains Senator Lindsey Graham's paranoia, and Ken Burns discusses "The Roosevelts: An Intimate History."

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The Daily Show: Season 19 - 58 Episode s

19x102 - Katie Couric
May 8, 2014
The New York Senate engages in a spirited debate about yogurt, John Hodgman considers acquiring the Los Angeles Clippers, and Katie Couric discusses the obesity epidemic.
19x103 - Martin Blaser
May 12, 2014
A terrorist group abducts hundreds of Nigerian schoolgirls, Donald Sterling apologizes for his racist remarks, and Martin Blaser warns against the overuse of antibiotics.
19x104 - Ron Suskind
May 13, 2014
Harry Reid takes on the Koch brothers, Hillary Clinton's health scare inspires a #Brainghazi conspiracy, and "Life, Animated" author Ron Suskind talks about autism.
19x105 - Blondie
May 14, 2014
The media searches for the reason why Solange Knowles attacked Jay Z in an elevator, Lewis Black considers cloning himself, and Blondie celebrates their 40th anniversary.
19x106 - Jim Parsons
May 15, 2014
India holds elections for prime minister, aging incumbents continue to run for Congress, and Jim Parsons discusses AIDS activism and "The Normal Heart."
19x107 - James McAvoy
May 19, 2014
The V.A. continues to mismanage veterans' health care, Jason Jones compares democracy in India and America, and James McAvoy chats about "X-Men: Days of Future Past."
19x108 - Aneesh Chopra
May 20, 2014
Chipotle bans guns in its restaurants, Phillies manager Ryne Sandberg eats a bad burger at a Mets game, and Aneesh Chopra discusses technology in government.
19x109 - Timothy Geithner
May 21, 2014
Mitch McConnell defeats the Tea Party in Kentucky's Republican primary, Jason Jones explores India's media, and Timothy Geithner defends the handling of the financial crisis.
19x110 - Drew Barrymore
May 22, 2014
America upholds a long tradition of mistreating its veterans, Jason Jones attempts to interview India's new prime minister, and Drew Barrymore talks about filming "Blended."
19x111 - Robert De Niro
June 2, 2014
Egypt's popular satirical news show ends abruptly, Samantha Bee discovers a dangerous epidemic of stupidity, and Robert De Niro remembers his father's artwork.
19x112 - Ricky Gervais
June 3, 2014
Controversy quickly shatters the happy news of a P.O.W.'s return home, Herman Cain considers the presidential race, and Ricky Gervais shares his conditions for an ideal death.
19x113 - Gigi Ibrahim
June 4, 2014
Michael Che joins the Best F#@king News Team Ever, Republicans hold steadfast to their myopic views, and Gigi Ibrahim discusses the revolutionary movement in Egypt.
19x114 - Tom Cruise
June 5, 2014
Gun rights activists in Texas start carrying rifles in public, Michael Che and Jordan Klepper give tips on proper gun etiquette, and Tom Cruise chats about "Edge of Tomorrow."
19x115 - Philip K. Howard
June 9, 2014
Fox News gets worked up over a beard, Jason Jones and Jessica Williams report on the Bowe Bergdahl controversy, and Philip K. Howard discusses government paralysis.
19x116 - Sebastian Junger
June 10, 2014
Congress scrutinizes the V.A. for its ongoing failures, Jordan Klepper investigates how unionizing would affect college athletes, and Sebastian Junger discusses "Korengal."
19x117 - Senator Charles Schumer
June 11, 2014
Eric Cantor loses his primary election in a surprising upset, a Connecticut boy accidently brings a grenade to school, and Charles Schumer shares some news from Washington.
19x118 - Christopher Walken
June 12, 2014
The militant group ISIS overruns much of Iraq, Jason Jones delves into the world of Google Glass users, and Christopher Walken discusses "Jersey Boys."
19x119 - Howard Schultz
June 16, 2014
Iraq War supporters go on a reunion tour, America has conflicting feelings about Iran and Saudi Arabia, and Howard Schultz shares some exciting news about Starbucks.
19x120 - Daniel Schulman
June 17, 2014
Texas Republicans try to "cure" gay people with reparative therapy, Donald Trump clashes with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, and Daniel Schulman discusses "Sons of Wichita."
19x121 - Kevin Hart
June 18, 2014
CNN and Fox News interview Hillary Clinton on the same day, Al Madrigal investigates chicken boxing, and "Think Like a Man Too" star Kevin Hart talks about hosting "WWE Raw."
19x122 - Hamid Al-Bayati
June 19, 2014
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office revokes the Redskins' trademark, Republicans find new ways to deny climate change, and Hamid Al-Bayati discusses the crisis in Iraq.
19x123 - Bill Maher
June 23, 2014
President Obama sends military advisors to Iraq, an Egyptian court convicts three well-respected journalists, and Bill Maher talks politics and the New York Mets.
19x124 - Jennifer Esposito
June 24, 2014
The IRS struggles with proper recordkeeping, Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden drum up support, and Jennifer Esposito discusses her book, "Jennifer's Way."
19x125 - Keira Knightley
June 25, 2014
Two aging incumbents win re-election, Jordan Klepper and Jessica Williams share campus safety do's and don'ts, and Keira Knightley describes singing in "Begin Again."
19x126 - Melissa McCarthy
June 26, 2014
Republicans spout incongruous domestic and foreign policy ideas, Samantha Bee reports on child labor in the U.S., and Melissa McCarthy discusses her film "Tammy."
19x127 - Dahlia Lithwick
July 14, 2014
Numerous global crises emerge during summer vacation, Jessica Williams and Jason Jones report on the Hobby Lobby case, and Dahlia Lithwick discusses the Supreme Court.
19x128 - Hillary Clinton
July 15, 2014
Thousands of child immigrants flee to America in search of a better life, and Hillary Clinton discusses her experiences as Secretary of State and her memoir, "Hard Choices."
19x129 - Jerry Seinfeld
July 16, 2014
The federal Highway Trust Fund runs dry, an "anonymous" informant reveals the CIA's cafeteria secrets, and Jerry Seinfeld talks about "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee."
19x130 - Emma Stone
July 17, 2014
Republicans seek to impeach Barack Obama, Jessica Williams investigates an Army regulation that targets black women, and Emma Stone chats about "Magic in the Moonlight."
19x131 - Sue Turton
July 21, 2014
International tensions escalate after Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 is shot down over Ukraine, and Sue Turton discusses the Egyptian trial of several Al Jazeera journalists.
19x132 - Richard Linklater
July 22, 2014
Rupert Murdoch decides that he wants to own Time Warner, Jordan Klepper interviews the victims of civil forfeiture, and Richard Linklater discusses his film "Boyhood."
19x133 - George Takei
July 23, 2014
A court ruling deals Obamacare a heavy blow, the summer news cycle needs more scandals and animal attacks, and George Takei discusses the documentary "To Be Takei."
19x134 - Fareed Zakaria
July 24, 2014
Gov. Andrew Cuomo tackles corruption everywhere but in his own office, a Japanese artist commits an unusual crime, and Fareed Zakaria discusses diplomacy in a changing world.
19x135 - Sonia Nazario
July 28, 2014
A Times Square photo op goes awry, global leaders struggle to broker peace in the Middle East, and Sonia Nazario discusses "Enrique's Journey."
19x136 - Sara Firth
July 29, 2014
The U.S. helps arm several countries in the Middle East, the LetsBuyCNN.com Kickstarter campaign is a success, and Sara Firth discusses her decision to leave RT.
19x137 - Maggie Gyllenhaal
July 30, 2014
Corporations throw tantrums and move to Europe, Jordan Klepper reports on hard-hitting journalism in a digital world, and Maggie Gyllenhaal discusses "The Honorable Woman."
19x138 - Aubrey Plaza
July 31, 2014
Congress spends the time before summer recess deciding to sue President Obama, Jason Jones tries to stop supporting the NFL, and Aubrey Plaza discusses "Life After Beth."
19x139 - Elisabeth Moss
August 4, 2014
The child immigration crisis continues, Jordan Klepper explains the ethics of border smugglers, and Elisabeth Moss discusses "The One I Love."
19x140 - Helen Thorpe
August 5, 2014
Jessica Williams does some dubious health reporting, Michael Che investigates a particular kind of brand-name loyalty, and Helen Thorpe discusses her book "Soldier Girls."
19x141 - Wu-Tang Clan
August 6, 2014
Republicans battle it out in the Kansas and Kentucky primaries, Jordan Klepper shows off his rap skills, and Wu-Tang Clan performs "Ron O'Neal" and "Triumph."
19x142 - Tracy Droz Tragos
August 7, 2014
Former Governor Bob McDonnell and his wife face corruption charges, Rand Paul begins to act like a presidential candidate, and Tracy Droz Tragos discusses "Rich Hill."
19x143 - David Rose
August 26, 2014
A police officer shoots an unarmed black teenager in Missouri, Michael Che flees Earth to avoid discrimination, and David Rose discusses his book "Enchanted Objects."
19x144 - Hassan Abbas
August 27, 2014
ISIS looks to establish a caliphate, Samantha Bee comes up with ways for Michael Sam to succeed in the NFL, and Hassan Abbas discusses "The Taliban Revival."
19x145 - Todd Glass
August 28, 2014
Rick Perry is indicted on two felony counts, Jason Jones examines Germany and America's friendship, and Todd Glass discusses his book "The Todd Glass Situation."
19x146 - Ramita Navai
September 2, 2014
Jessica Williams addresses a catcaller, former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor finds a new job, and Ramita Navai discusses her book "City of Lies."
19x147 - Rory Kennedy
September 3, 2014
Jordan Klepper bares it all in the wake of a hacking scandal, conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues, and Rory Kennedy discusses her documentary "Last Days in Vietnam."
19x148 - Adam Levine
September 4, 2014
Campaign ads for the midterm elections roll out, Michael Che investigates a potential children's invasion of the U.S., and Adam Levine discusses Maroon 5's album "V."
19x149 - Kirsten Gillibrand
September 9, 2014
ISIS inspires an unexpected reunion, and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand describes the struggles women face in her book "Off the Sidelines: Raise Your Voice, Change the World."
19x150 - Ban Ki-moon
September 10, 2014
The NFL suspends Ray Rice indefinitely, Scotland considers breaking away from the U.K., and U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon discusses the state of the world.
19x151 - Tavis Smiley
September 11, 2014
President Obama delivers a speech about ISIS, Jordan Klepper becomes an Obamacare critic, and Tavis Smiley discusses "Death of a King."
19x152 - Ken Burns
September 15, 2014
President Obama gathers a coalition to fight ISIS, Samantha Bee explains Senator Lindsey Graham's paranoia, and Ken Burns discusses "The Roosevelts: An Intimate History."
19x153 - Bill Hader
September 16, 2014
Hillary Clinton remains secretive about her intentions for 2016, Michael Che takes on the pharmaceutical industry, and Bill Hader discusses his movie "The Skeleton Twins."
19x154 - Zephyr Teachout
September 17, 2014
The NFL struggles with its image after several cases of domestic abuse emerge, Ebola poses a greater threat than ISIS, and Zephyr Teachout discusses "Corruption in America."
19x155 - Bill Clinton
September 18, 2014
Joe Biden's word choices jeopardize his election hopes, The Best F#@king News Team Ever says goodbye to Michael Che, and Bill Clinton discusses the Clinton Global Initiative.
19x156 - Jenny Nordberg
September 22, 2014
New York City hosts a historic climate change march, Jason Jones pilfers an outfit from the White House, and Jenny Nordberg discusses "The Underground Girls of Kabul."
19x157 - Tony Zinni
September 23, 2014
Jessica Williams reports on the terrorist supergroups that could replace ISIS and the Khorasan Group, and General Tony Zinni discusses "Before the First Shots Are Fired."
19x158 - Tia Torres
September 24, 2014
Samantha Bee campaigns for office on her home planet, the Chinese company Alibaba debuts on Wall Street, and Tia Torres discusses "Pit Bulls & Parolees."
19x159 - Steven Johnson
September 25, 2014
The media fixates on President Obama's "latte salute," Jason Jones speaks with activists protesting the Redskins' name, and Steven Johnson discusses "How We Got to Now."

19x102 - Katie Couric

19x103 - Martin Blaser

19x104 - Ron Suskind

19x105 - Blondie

19x106 - Jim Parsons

19x107 - James McAvoy

19x108 - Aneesh Chopra

19x109 - Timothy Geithner

19x110 - Drew Barrymore

19x111 - Robert De Niro

19x112 - Ricky Gervais

19x113 - Gigi Ibrahim

19x114 - Tom Cruise

19x115 - Philip K. Howard

19x116 - Sebastian Junger

19x117 - Senator Charles Schumer

19x118 - Christopher Walken

19x119 - Howard Schultz

19x120 - Daniel Schulman

19x121 - Kevin Hart

19x122 - Hamid Al-Bayati

19x123 - Bill Maher

19x124 - Jennifer Esposito

19x125 - Keira Knightley

19x126 - Melissa McCarthy

19x127 - Dahlia Lithwick

19x128 - Hillary Clinton

19x129 - Jerry Seinfeld

19x130 - Emma Stone

19x131 - Sue Turton

19x132 - Richard Linklater

19x133 - George Takei

19x134 - Fareed Zakaria

19x135 - Sonia Nazario

19x136 - Sara Firth

19x137 - Maggie Gyllenhaal

19x138 - Aubrey Plaza

19x139 - Elisabeth Moss

19x140 - Helen Thorpe

19x141 - Wu-Tang Clan

19x142 - Tracy Droz Tragos

19x143 - David Rose

19x144 - Hassan Abbas

19x145 - Todd Glass

19x146 - Ramita Navai

19x147 - Rory Kennedy

19x148 - Adam Levine

19x149 - Kirsten Gillibrand

19x150 - Ban Ki-moon

19x151 - Tavis Smiley

19x152 - Ken Burns

19x153 - Bill Hader

19x154 - Zephyr Teachout

19x155 - Bill Clinton

19x156 - Jenny Nordberg

19x157 - Tony Zinni

19x158 - Tia Torres

19x159 - Steven Johnson

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