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Season 19
Episode 97

Martin Gilens & Benjamin Page

April 30, 2014

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The Daily Show - S19 - E97

Controversies hit several government agencies, Rep. Michael Grimm faces fraud charges, and Martin Gilens and Benjamin Page take an empirical look at politics and corruption.

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The Daily Show: Season 19 - 101 Episode s

19x47 - Robert Gates
January 15, 2014
Justin Bieber bothers his neighbors, Congress threatens to nuke a nuclear deal with Iran, and former Defense Secretary Robert Gates discusses his memoir, "Duty".
19x48 - Steven Brill
January 16, 2014
Women breach the glass ceiling, Utah and Oklahoma grapple with marriage equality, and Steven Brill weighs in on unreasonably high health care costs.
19x49 - Marilynne Roach
January 20, 2014
President Obama imposes self-enforced guidelines on secret government surveillance, bacon shortages haunt the Super Bowl, and Marilynne Roach explains the Salem witch trials.
19x50 - Theresa Payton
January 21, 2014
The 2014 Sochi Homophobic Olympics heats up, Jason Jones deals with untreated PTSD symptoms, and Theresa Payton talks "Privacy in the Age of Big Data."
19x51 - Hari Sreenivasan
January 22, 2014
Bob McDonnell fails to heed his own financial advice, the Christie administration runs afoul of Hoboken's mayor, and Hari Sreenivasan discusses the art of real news.
19x52 - Anjan Sundaram
January 23, 2014
A Syrian peace conference erupts in a word war, the world's billionaires descend on Davos to fight income inequality, and Anjan Sundaram explains "Stringer."
19x53 - Jeff Garlin
January 27, 2014
Andrew Cuomo offends Sean Hannity, Justin Bieber supplants real news, Ted Cruz knows who's to blame for the government shutdown, and Jeff Garlin talks "The Goldbergs."
19x54 - Louis C.K.
January 28, 2014
President Obama updates America on the State of the Union, Sam Bee investigates minimum wage protests, and Louis C.K. reveals details of his film, "Tomorrow Night".
19x55 - Johnny Knoxville
January 29, 2014
President Obama offends sensitive Republican souls by abandoning bipartisanship in his State of the Union, and Johnny Knoxville talks "Bad Grandpa."
19x56 - Nancy Pelosi
January 30, 2014
Atlanta shuts down following a massive two-inch blizzard, Justin Bieber and Rob Ford keep Canada in the news, and Nancy Pelosi talks government inefficiencies.
19x57 - Bill de Blasio
February 3, 2014
The Best F#@king News Team Ever surveys New York's winter snowscape, Chris Christie employs high school tactics, and Bill de Blasio addresses the pizza controversy.
19x58 - Elizabeth Banks
February 4, 2014
Bill O'Reilly interviews President Obama before the Super Bowl, China's lunar rover says goodbye, and Elizabeth Banks talks "The Lego Movie."
19x59 - George Clooney
February 5, 2014
Al Qaeda fights an insurgency within its insurgency, Jason Jones investigates conservative Super PAC spending in Iowa, and George Clooney talks "The Monuments Men."
19x60 - Robyn Doolittle
February 6, 2014
Fox News trumpets the CBO report's imaginary condemnation of Obamacare, Coca-Cola upsets American America, and Robyn Doolittle reveals the real Rob Ford.
19x61 - Ty Burrell
February 10, 2014
Jason Jones kicks off the Sochi Olympics in Moscow, an NFL prospect comes out as gay, and "Mr. Peabody & Sherman" star Ty Burrell reflects on working with Stephen Colbert.
19x62 - Elizabeth Kolbert
February 11, 2014
The Daily Show fills in for Bob Costas at the Olympics, Francois Hollande breaches state dinner etiquette, and Elizabeth Kolbert discusses "The Sixth Extinction."
19x63 - Joel Kinnaman
February 12, 2014
Jason Jones takes the pulse of gay Russia, Democrats prove they're not immune to political corruption, and Joel Kinnaman talks "RoboCop."
19x64 - Kevin Spacey
February 18, 2014
Another Florida man stands his ground against an unarmed black teenager, Republicans fight capitalism, and Kevin Spacey reveals the politics behind "House of Cards."
19x65 - David O. Russell
February 19, 2014
The Obama administration gets philosophical on drone policy, Jason Jones discovers an unlikely conservative wonderland, and David O. Russell talks "American Hustle."
19x66 - Ronan Farrow
February 20, 2014
Kansas Child-Hitting Law, Missouri Creationism Law, Food Recalls at Subway, Kraft and Hot Pockets, Ronan Farrow, "Ronan Farrow Daily"
19x67 - Hooman Majd
February 24, 2014
The Sochi Games come to a close, Jason Jones discovers an important Russian adage, Larry Wilmore defends Lincoln, and Hooman Majd talks about life in Iran.
19x68 - Michio Kaku
February 25, 2014
Ukrainians depose President Viktor Yanukovych, Mexican police apprehend a notorious drug lord, and physicist Michio Kaku talks "The Future of the Mind."
19x69 - Liam Neeson
February 26, 2014
Arizona preemptively fends off the gay agenda, Chuck Hagel announces cuts to American military spending, and Liam Neeson explains his beef with Bill de Blasio.
19x70 - Kevin Roose
February 27, 2014
The corruption of financial institutions is revealed, Al Madrigal explains some problems with Medicaid expansion, and Kevin Roose reflects on morose young Wall Street bankers.
19x71 - Seth MacFarlane
March 3, 2014
Russian forces threaten to storm Ukranian bases, Jordan Klepper reports from Crimea, and Seth MacFarlane novelizes "A Million Ways to Die in the West."
19x72 - Jim DeMint
March 4, 2014
Fox News fixates on food stamps, Jessica Williams discovers racism in surprising places, and Jim DeMint discusses "Falling in Love with America Again."
19x73 - Rachel Maddow
March 5, 2014
Senate shamefully rejects a veteran benefits bill, Hamid Karzai criticizes American presence in Afghanistan, and Rachel Maddow revisits the Iraq War in "Why We Did It."
19x74 - Kimberly Marten
March 6, 2014
Vladimir Putin embraces his own geopolitical propaganda, Aasif Mandvi discovers third world health care in America, and Kimberly Marten discusses the growing Crimean crisis.
19x75 - Paul Taylor
March 10, 2014
Conservatives search for a presidential hopeful at CPAC, Pope Francis' papacy turns one, and Paul Taylor discusses millennials in his book "The Next America."
19x76 - Andrew Napolitano
March 11, 2014
America scrutinizes Vladimir Putin closely as Russia exerts control in Crimea, and Andrew Napolitano gives a lengthy defense of his views on Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War.
19x77 - Jason Bateman
March 12, 2014
Jordan Klepper denies CIA interference in the Senate's torture investigation, Samantha Bee discovers Medicare covers penis pumps, and Jason Bateman learns Yiddish.
19x78 - Anita Hill
March 13, 2014
Fox News gives some math lessons on welfare spending, Mitch McConnell's campaign gives rise to the game #McConnelling, and Anita Hill is the subject of a new documentary.
19x79 - Arianna Huffington
March 24, 2014
Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappears mysteriously, Surgeon General nominee Dr. Vivek Murthy faces opposition, and Arianna Huffington redefines success in "Thrive."
19x80 - Amy Yates Wuelfing & Gibby Haynes
March 25, 2014
Russia annexes Crimea despite international scorn, the Mitch McConnell game continues with #meconnelling, and Amy Yates Wuelfing and Gibby Haynes fondly remember City Gardens.
19x81 - Jude Law
March 26, 2014
Jordan Klepper promotes biblical health care, Samantha Bee finds family with the cast of "Morning Joe", and Jude Law discusses getting into character for "Dom Hemingway."
19x82 - Nate Silver
March 27, 2014
Kristen Schaal offers marriage advice to young women, Aasif Mandvi investigates the impacts of fracking, and Nate Silver discusses his website "FiveThirtyEight.com".
19x83 - Peter Dinklage
March 31, 2014
Governor Chris Christie's own investigation exonerates him, corruption scandals emerge nationwide, and Peter Dinklage shares his admiration for a Croatian security guard.
19x84 - Michael Lewis
April 1, 2014
CNN desperately struggles to fill its news cycle with Flight 370 developments, and Michael Lewis discusses the Wall Street corruption detailed in his book "Flash Boys."
19x85 - Samuel L. Jackson
April 2, 2014
General Motors takes its sweet time recalling a deadly part, John Hodgman gets into offshore banking, and Samuel L. Jackson shares how cool it is to film action movies.
19x86 - Pelé
April 3, 2014
Aasif Mandvi reports on a Supreme Court ruling that gives wealthy Americans a stronger voice in politics, and Pele shares some highlights from his momentous soccer career.
19x87 - Matt Taibbi
April 7, 2014
The leaders of the Bush Administration defend their legacy, Afghan voters overcome immense obstacles, and author Matt Taibbi talks justice and the wealth gap in "The Divide."
19x88 - Denis Leary
April 8, 2014
Al Madrigal tackles the liberal Latino media bias regarding Obamacare, "Noah" disappoints certain moviegoers, and Denis Leary shares his hairstyle choices for "Draft Day."
19x89 - Colin Firth
April 9, 2014
Samantha Bee fears Putin is plotting to invade Brooklyn, Fox News covers spring break festivities, and Colin Firth discusses his role in "The Railway Man."
19x90 - Jennifer Garner
April 10, 2014
Stephen Colbert makes an exciting career move, college athletes struggle to unionize, and Jennifer Garner shares Kevin Costner's off-set activities while filming "Draft Day."
19x91 - Gina McCarthy
April 21, 2014
Cliven Bundy fights for his lawless ranching practices, Putin remains dishonest about Russia's involvement in Ukraine, and Gina McCarthy discusses being EPA administrator.
19x92 - Elizabeth Warren
April 22, 2014
Women in politics continue to face sexist double standards, and Senator Elizabeth Warren discusses "A Fighting Chance" and the need for political reform.
19x93 - Robin Roberts
April 23, 2014
Sean Hannity contradicts his own beliefs, Stephen Colbert decides to end his show, and Robin Roberts shares her struggles with breast cancer.
19x94 - Ramachandra Guha
April 24, 2014
CNN receives advice on how to report properly, John Oliver discusses his post-correspondent life, and Ramachandra Guha shares Gandhi's early political influences.
19x95 - Mookie Wilson
April 28, 2014
Diverse forms of racial discrimination hit the media, Larry Wilmore explains how to tackle racism in America, and Mookie Wilson discusses team relationships in sports.
19x96 - William D. Cohan
April 29, 2014
Sarah Palin gives a speech at the NRA convention, Jordan Klepper reports on low-cost legal aid for gun users, and William D. Cohan discusses the Duke lacrosse scandal.
19x97 - Martin Gilens & Benjamin Page
April 30, 2014
Controversies hit several government agencies, Rep. Michael Grimm faces fraud charges, and Martin Gilens and Benjamin Page take an empirical look at politics and corruption.
19x98 - David Spade
May 1, 2014
Bill O'Reilly complains about Beyonce's sexiness, crack-smoking Toronto Mayor Rob Ford checks into rehab, and David Spade reminds himself that he does stand-up.
19x99 - Mariano Rivera
May 5, 2014
News about the Benghazi investigation sparks outrage from Fox News, Jordan Klepper covers the South Carolina primaries, and Mariano Rivera discusses his baseball career.
19x100 - Peter Schuck
May 6, 2014
Samantha Bee defends the real victims of the financial crisis, lesbians face discrimination during major life events, and Peter Schuck describes effective public policy.
19x101 - Seth Rogen
May 7, 2014
Rumors about 2016 presidential hopefuls start circulating, Jordan Klepper reports on the disastrous effects of a chemical spill, and Seth Rogen chats about "Neighbors."
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."

19x47 - Robert Gates

19x48 - Steven Brill

19x49 - Marilynne Roach

19x50 - Theresa Payton

19x51 - Hari Sreenivasan

19x52 - Anjan Sundaram

19x53 - Jeff Garlin

19x54 - Louis C.K.

19x55 - Johnny Knoxville

19x56 - Nancy Pelosi

19x57 - Bill de Blasio

19x58 - Elizabeth Banks

19x59 - George Clooney

19x60 - Robyn Doolittle

19x61 - Ty Burrell

19x62 - Elizabeth Kolbert

19x63 - Joel Kinnaman

19x64 - Kevin Spacey

19x65 - David O. Russell

19x66 - Ronan Farrow

19x67 - Hooman Majd

19x68 - Michio Kaku

19x69 - Liam Neeson

19x70 - Kevin Roose

19x71 - Seth MacFarlane

19x72 - Jim DeMint

19x73 - Rachel Maddow

19x74 - Kimberly Marten

19x75 - Paul Taylor

19x76 - Andrew Napolitano

19x77 - Jason Bateman

19x78 - Anita Hill

19x79 - Arianna Huffington

19x80 - Amy Yates Wuelfing & Gibby Haynes

19x81 - Jude Law

19x82 - Nate Silver

19x83 - Peter Dinklage

19x84 - Michael Lewis

19x85 - Samuel L. Jackson

19x86 - Pelé

19x87 - Matt Taibbi

19x88 - Denis Leary

19x89 - Colin Firth

19x90 - Jennifer Garner

19x91 - Gina McCarthy

19x92 - Elizabeth Warren

19x93 - Robin Roberts

19x94 - Ramachandra Guha

19x95 - Mookie Wilson

19x96 - William D. Cohan

19x97 - Martin Gilens & Benjamin Page

19x98 - David Spade

19x99 - Mariano Rivera

19x100 - Peter Schuck

19x101 - Seth Rogen

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