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Season 20
Episode 53

Julian Castro

January 26, 2015

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The Daily Show - S20 - E53

Presidential hopefuls convene for the Iowa Freedom Summit, Republicans try to appeal to the middle class more, and Julian Castro discusses his work at HUD.

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The Daily Show: Season 20 - 101 Episode s

20x3 - Lena Dunham
October 1, 2014
An intruder breaches White House security, the first case of Ebola in the U.S. causes the media to panic, and Lena Dunham discusses her memoir, "Not That Kind of Girl."
20x4 - Ben Steele
October 2, 2014
Conservatives panic about ISIS and Ebola, Jessica Williams explores the idea that sexism doesn't exist, and Ben Steele discusses "Hunted: The War Against Gays in Russia."
20x5 - Atul Gawande
October 6, 2014
Protests in Hong Kong become more relaxed, Kim Jong-un suffers from a mysterious illness, Jordan Klepper visits the U.N., and Atul Gawande discusses his book "Being Mortal."
20x6 - Wyatt Cenac
October 7, 2014
While Jon is out sick, Jason Jones and Samantha Bee guest host. Joe Biden offends America's allies in the Middle East, Samantha Bee investigates some missing data about police brutality, and Wyatt Cenac discusses "Wyatt Cenac: Brooklyn."
20x7 - Leon Panetta
October 8, 2014
ISIS moves to attack the Syrian border town of Kobani, Kristen Schaal reports on the GOP's campaign targeting female voters, and Leon Panetta discusses "Worthy Fights."
20x8 - Jeremy Renner
October 9, 2014
AIG's former CEO sues the U.S. government, Al Madrigal reports on Republicans' sudden interest in gay voters, and Jeremy Renner discusses his film "Kill the Messenger."
20x9 - Matt Bai
October 13, 2014
Democrats display unparalleled persistence in campaign fundraising, Jessica Williams reports on modern-day exorcisms, and Matt Bai discusses "All the Truth Is Out."
20x10 - Zach Galifianakis
October 14, 2014
A health worker in Texas contracts Ebola, Staten Island's midterm election race comes down to two lackluster candidates, and Zach Galifianakis discusses his film "Birdman."
20x11 - Bill O'Reilly
October 15, 2014
Candidates square off in the midterm election debates, the coalition against ISIS encounters unexpected obstacles, and Bill O'Reilly discusses white privilege.
20x12 - Bryan Stevenson
October 16, 2014
Florida gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist cools his balls, Jessica Williams reports on Kansas's conservative utopia, and Bryan Stevenson discusses his book "Just Mercy."
20x13 - Wendy Davis
October 27, 2014
The Best F@#king News Team Ever heads to Austin, Texas, for the midterms, a doctor in New York City contracts Ebola, and Wendy Davis discusses "Forgetting to Be Afraid."
20x14 - Joaquin Castro
October 28, 2014
Democrats' prospects in the midterms are dire, Jason Jones reports on the key political issues in Texas, and Rep. Joaquin Castro describes a difficult year in Congress.
20x15 - Ellar Coltrane
October 29, 2014
The Best F#@king News Team Ever reports on the immigration crisis in Texas, a Koch Brothers' advertisement gets some apt alterations, and Ellar Coltrane discusses "Boyhood."
20x16 - Spoon
October 30, 2014
Texas Democrats are in denial about the blueness of their state, Samantha Bee investigates what makes Austin weird, and Spoon performs from their album "They Want My Soul."
20x17 - Jake Gyllenhaal
November 3, 2014
Republicans surge ahead in the midterm elections polls, Connecticut gubernatorial candidate Tom Foley defends his boat's name, and Jake Gyllenhaal discusses "Nightcrawler."
20x18 - Reince Priebus
November 4, 2014
Republicans sweep the midterms, The Best F#@king News Team Ever offers expert election coverage, and RNC Chairman Reince Priebus celebrates his party's victory.
20x19 - John Cleese
November 5, 2014
Jordan Klepper and Jessica Williams report on the Republicans' sweeping victory in the midterm elections, and John Cleese discusses his memoir, "So, Anyway..."
20x20 - James Risen
November 6, 2014
President Obama and Republicans both pledge to work together, Democrats intentionally avoid making legislative decisions, and James Risen discusses his book "Pay Any Price."
20x21 - Bruce Springsteen & Frank Caruso
November 10, 2014
President Obama increases the military presence in Iraq, Jordan Klepper examines police sensitivity training, and Bruce Springsteen and Frank Caruso discuss "Outlaw Pete."
20x22 - Samantha Power
November 11, 2014
New York City is declared Ebola-free, China hosts the APEC summit, and U.N. Ambassador Samantha Power discusses the international efforts to combat Ebola and ISIS.
20x23 - Steve Carell
November 12, 2014
Poaching threatens elephants and funds terrorists, police accuse Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges of flashing a gang sign, and Steve Carell discusses his film "Foxcatcher."
20x24 - Maziar Bahari & Gael Garcia Bernal
November 13, 2014
John Oliver hosts the show, and Jason Jones, Tim Greenberg, Gael Garcia Bernal and Maziar Bahari discuss the inspiration for and making of the film "Rosewater."
20x25 - Laura Poitras
November 17, 2014
President Obama considers an executive order on immigration, Jessica Williams reports on Detroit's water shutoffs, and Laura Poitras discusses her documentary "Citizenfour."
20x26 - Benedict Cumberbatch
November 18, 2014
Obamacare faces scrutiny yet again, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi demonstrates her political ruthlessness, and Benedict Cumberbatch discusses "The Imitation Game."
20x27 - Jessica Chastain
November 19, 2014
Hasan Minhaj and Jordan Klepper debate the use of gestation crates, Lewis Black investigates Black Friday's impact on laborers, and Jessica Chastain discusses "Interstellar."
20x28 - Eddie Redmayne
November 20, 2014
The Keystone XL pipeline bill fails to pass, Republicans include a loophole in an eminent domain law, and Eddie Redmayne discusses his file "The Theory of Everything."
20x29 - Andrew Napolitano
December 1, 2014
Civil rights protests erupt across the U.S., Governor Chris Christie vetoes a bill to ban pig gestation crates, and Judge Andrew Napolitano discusses his book "Suicide Pact."
20x30 - Sophie Delaunay
December 2, 2014
The St. Louis Rams clash with local police, Larry Wilmore talks about the Ferguson protests, China bans puns, and Sophie Delaunay discusses Doctors Without Borders.
20x31 - Dave Grohl
December 3, 2014
The NYPD officer whose chokehold led to Eric Garner's death is not indicted, Samantha Bee reports on pinkwashing, and Dave Grohl discusses "Foo Fighters: Sonic Highways."
20x32 - Angelina Jolie
December 4, 2014
The media tries to find the rationale behind the Eric Garner grand jury decision, Trevor Noah joins The Best F#@king News Team Ever, and Angelina Jolie discusses "Unbroken."
20x33 - Norman Lear
December 8, 2014
Some of the recipients of Social Security benefits prove to be surprising, Fox News takes a stab at Jon, and Norman Lear discusses his memoir "Even This I Get to Experience."
20x34 - Kathryn Bigelow & Juan Zarate
December 9, 2014
The Senate releases its report on CIA torture, Jordan Klepper investigates a discriminatory restaurant, and Kathryn Bigelow and Juan Zarate discuss their PSA "Last Days."
20x35 - Suki Kim
December 10, 2014
Proponents of the CIA's torture program try to justify it, Hasan Minhaj defends America's awesomeness, and Suki Kim discusses her memoir, "Without You, There Is No Us."
20x36 - Mick Foley
December 11, 2014
The royal family visits New York City, millennials get more than they bargained for when they join ISIS, and Mick Foley discusses his documentary "I Am Santa Claus."
20x37 - Tim Burton
December 15, 2014
Dick Cheney defends the CIA's torture program, Jordan Klepper visits Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven for governing advice, and Tim Burton discusses his film "Big Eyes."
20x38 - Paul McCartney
December 16, 2014
Congress passes a budget bill that's full of surprises, Aasif Mandvi reports on a suggestive South Dakotan PSA, and Paul McCartney discusses his song "Hope for the Future."
20x39 - Anna Kendrick
December 17, 2014
LeBron James and Andrew Hawkins join in the police brutality protests, Jessica Williams defends Jay Z's reputation, and Anna Kendrick discusses her film "Into the Woods."
20x40 - Chris Rock
December 18, 2014
Sony decides not to release "The Interview," the U.S. and Cuba begin to rebuild their relationship, Jordan Klepper reports on SantaCon, and Chris Rock discusses "Top Five."
20x41 - Steven Brill
January 5, 2015
The countdown to Democalypse 2016 begins, "The Interview" triggers tension between the U.S. and North Korea, and Steven Brill discusses his book "America's Bitter Pill."
20x42 - Cass Sunstein
January 6, 2015
A new congressional session begins, Staten Island Representative Michael Grimm resigns following tax evasion charges, and Cass Sunstein discusses his book "Wiser."
20x43 - Ava DuVernay
January 7, 2015
A deadly attack hits Paris, Aasif Mandvi covers Great Britain's Nazi cow problem, Hasan Minhaj reports on homelessness in Salt Lake City, and Ava DuVernay discusses "Selma."
20x44 - Allison Williams
January 8, 2015
Mitch McConnell brags about the Republican Congress, Jason Jones causes mischief in New York after a slowdown in arrests, and "Girls" star Allison Williams sits down with Jon.
20x45 - Jimmy Carter
January 12, 2015
Millions march in Paris after the Charlie Hebdo shooting, Rupert Murdoch's tweet sparks a debate, and Jimmy Carter discusses the exhibition "Countdown to Zero."
20x46 - Marco Rubio
January 13, 2015
Florida legalizes same-sex marriage, a store owner beats his employees with a lizard, and Senator Marco Rubio discusses his book "American Dreams."
20x47 - Julianne Moore
January 14, 2015
A French comedian is arrested despite the country's stance on free speech, police in the Philippines are ordered to wear diapers, and Julianne Moore discusses "Still Alice."
20x48 - Sienna Miller
January 15, 2015
The Keystone XL pipeline debate continues, Jessica Williams reports on a unique law regarding the right to an attorney, and Sienna Miller discusses "American Sniper."
20x49 - Mike Huckabee
January 19, 2015
Secretary of State John Kerry visits France, the Miss Universe pageant gets wrapped up in Middle Eastern politics, and Mike Huckabee discusses "God, Guns, Grits, and Gravy."
20x50 - Jennifer Lopez
January 20, 2015
Several Republican candidates consider a bid for president, Aasif Mandvi investigates the threat of Sharia law in Alabama, and Jennifer Lopez discusses "The Boy Next Door."
20x51 - Anne Hathaway
January 21, 2015
Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address, multiple Tea Party Republicans respond to the president's speech, and Anne Hathaway discusses her film "Song One."
20x52 - Jennifer Aniston
January 22, 2015
The World Economic Forum kicks off in Switzerland, MetLife sues the federal government, Trevor Noah reports on Boko Haram, and Jennifer Aniston discusses her film "Cake."
20x53 - Julian Castro
January 26, 2015
Presidential hopefuls convene for the Iowa Freedom Summit, Republicans try to appeal to the middle class more, and Julian Castro discusses his work at HUD.
20x54 - Jill Leovy
January 27, 2015
The media fixates on Winter Storm Juno's impact on New York City, a drone crashes into the White House, and journalist Jill Leovy discusses her book "Ghettoside."
20x55 - Oscar Isaac
January 28, 2015
President Obama pays his respects to Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah, Kristen Schaal addresses male oppression on the subway, and Oscar Isaac discusses "A Most Violent Year."
20x56 - Sarah Chayes
January 29, 2015
The Deflategate scandal rocks the NFL right before the Super Bowl, Jessica Williams investigates mixed-party dating, and Sarah Chayes discusses her book "Thieves of State."
20x57 - Martin Short
February 2, 2015
Mike Huckabee tackles the topic of same-sex marriage during his book tour, Jordan Klepper reports on China's magic industry, and Martin Short discusses "I Must Say."
20x58 - Bill Browder
February 3, 2015
Measles makes a shocking comeback, groundhogs get their yearly moment in the spotlight, and Bill Browder discusses his book "Red Notice."
20x59 - Wes Moore
February 4, 2015
The 114th Congress celebrates one month in office, Senator Thom Tillis suggests that public health standards are overrated, and Wes Moore discusses his book "The Work."
20x60 - Bob Odenkirk
February 5, 2015
Strong contenders for the 2016 race begin to emerge, John Boehner invites Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Congress, and Bob Odenkirk discusses "Better Call Saul."
20x61 - Patricia Arquette
February 9, 2015
Brian Williams comes under fire for misleading the public, Bassem Youssef reflects on the quagmire in the Middle East, and Patricia Arquette discusses her film "Boyhood."
20x62 - David Axelrod
February 10, 2015
Fox News unexpectedly reverses their complaints about President Obama, and David Axelrod discusses his lengthy career as a political strategist in his book "Believer."
20x63 - Colin Firth
February 11, 2015
Kansas and Alabama restrict gay rights, Jordan Klepper speaks with a group of Las Vegas teens about sex education, and Colin Firth discusses his film "Kingsman."
20x64 - Christine Lagarde
February 23, 2015
Conservatives criticize President Obama's ISIS offensive while Rudy Giuliani questions his patriotism, and Christine Lagarde discusses the International Monetary Fund.
20x65 - Lynsey Addario
February 24, 2015
An article in Mother Jones questions Bill O'Reilly's credibility, Samantha Bee reports on Vice President Biden's bad habit, and Lynsey Addario discusses "It's What I Do."
20x66 - Conan O'Brien
February 25, 2015
Conservative pundits question Jon's honor, Congressman Aaron Schock posts his possibly publicly funded adventures on Instagram, and Conan O'Brien discusses his trip to Cuba.
20x67 - Olivia Wilde
February 26, 2015
Several whistleblowers are penalized after exposing misconduct, Hasan Minhaj tackles inequality among the 1%, and Olivia Wilde discusses her film "The Lazarus Effect."
20x68 - Robert Smigel
March 2, 2015
Congress threatens to defund the Department of Homeland Security, Senator Jim Inhofe argues against climate change, and Robert Smigel discusses Night of Too Many Stars.
20x69 - Sigourney Weaver
March 3, 2015
Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu delivers a speech to Congress, Aasif Mandvi highlights a potential future for print media, and Sigourney Weaver discusses her film "Chappie."
20x70 - Viacheslav Fetisov
March 4, 2015
Hillary Clinton's informal emailing style causes controversy, Jordan Klepper reports on a surprising Florida law, and Viacheslav Fetisov discusses the documentary "Red Army."
20x71 - Gerald Posner
March 5, 2015
Jessica Williams reports on the DOJ's investigation into Ferguson, MO, an opposition leader in Russia is murdered, and Gerald Posner discusses "God's Bankers."
20x72 - John Lewis
March 9, 2015
The U.S. commemorates the 50th anniversary of "Bloody Sunday" in Selma, and Congressman John Lewis reflects on the civil rights movement in his graphic novel trilogy, "March."
20x73 - Abbi Jacobson & Ilana Glazer
March 10, 2015
Senate Republicans send a letter to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Lewis Black investigates animal cruelty, and Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer discuss Broad City.
20x74 - Common
March 11, 2015
Fraternity brothers are caught on tape chanting racial slurs, Hillary Clinton gives an explanation for her informal email practices, and Common discusses "Run All Night."
20x75 - Rob Corddry
March 12, 2015
Several New Jersey officials engage in questionable practices, Jordan Klepper reports on Hurricane Sandy survivors, and Rob Corddry discusses his show "Childrens Hospital."
20x76 - Andrew Cockburn
March 16, 2015
Several states work to erase equal rights for the LGBT community, the Secret Service and the media require interventions, and Andrew Cockburn discusses his book "Kill Chain."
20x77 - Amanda Seyfried
March 17, 2015
Democrats filibuster a bipartisan human trafficking bill, the food industry takes varying approaches to the obesity crisis, and Amanda Seyfried discusses "While We're Young."
20x78 - Kevin Hart
March 18, 2015
Congressman Aaron Schock resigns following inquiries into his use of taxpayer dollars, Benjamin Netanyahu wins re-election in Israel, and Kevin Hart discusses "Get Hard."
20x79 - Will Ferrell
March 19, 2015
Fox News selectively covers the Department of Justice reports on Ferguson, Trevor Noah challenges Jon to a chess game, and Will Ferrell discusses his film "Get Hard."
20x80 - Ayaan Hirsi Ali
March 23, 2015
The V.A. continues its legacy of inadequacy, Senator Ted Cruz officially announces his plans to run for president, and Ayaan Hirsi Ali discusses her book "Heretic."
20x81 - Jon Ronson
March 24, 2015
A sex-trafficking bill remains stuck in Congress, Kristen Schaal reports on gender wage equality, and Jon Ronson discusses his book "So You've Been Publicly Shamed."
20x82 - Kirby Dick & Amy Ziering
March 25, 2015
California and Florida feel the effects of climate change, Hasan Minhaj interviews an Oregon pot grower, and Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering discuss "The Hunting Ground."
20x83 - John Hargrove
March 26, 2015
Jason Jones bids farewell to The Daily Show, Jon congratulates Fox News for being right, and former orca trainer John Hargrove discusses his book "Beneath the Surface."
20x84 - Gene Baur
April 6, 2015
Indiana passes a controversial religious freedom law, Jordan Klepper chases after crowdfunding donations, and Gene Baur discusses his book "Living the Farm Sanctuary Life."
20x85 - Peter Dinklage
April 7, 2015
Hasan Minhaj reports on the U.S.-Iran nuclear deal, Senator Rand Paul announces his presidential bid, and Peter Dinklage discusses the fifth season of "Game of Thrones."
20x86 - Tavis Smiley
April 8, 2015
Rolling Stone retracts an article, Samantha Bee reports on a shocking custody issue, Mayor Rahm Emanuel wins re-election, and Tavis Smiley discusses "My Journey with Maya."
20x87 - Elizabeth Warren
April 9, 2015
Kansas passes a lenient gun safety law while enforcing harsh welfare regulations, and Senator Elizabeth Warren discusses corruption, student debt and "A Fighting Chance."
20x88 - Adam Horovitz
April 13, 2015
Hillary Clinton announces her presidential bid, Bassem Youssef unpacks the confusing proxy wars in the Middle East, and Adam Horovitz discusses his film "While We're Young."
20x89 - Fareed Zakaria
April 14, 2015
Congress criticizes a proposed treaty with Iran, Hillary Clinton overshadows Marco Rubio's presidential bid, and Fareed Zakaria discusses "In Defense of a Liberal Education."
20x90 - Billy Crystal
April 15, 2015
The media struggles to deliver relevant content in appropriate ways, Jordan Klepper investigates the future of Christianity, and Billy Crystal discusses "The Comedians."
20x91 - Eric Greitens
April 16, 2015
Dick Cheney criticizes President Obama's nuclear negotiations with Iran, the winner of the 2015 'Mercun Awards emerges, and Eric Greitens discusses his book "Resilience."
20x92 - Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
April 20, 2015
The Best F#@king News Team Ever envisions if life were like Congress, CNN adds 4/20 coverage to its programming, and Gayle Tzemach Lemmon discusses her book "Ashley's War."
20x93 - Jeff Garlin
April 21, 2015
Republican candidates update their positions on same-sex marriage, a man flies past Capitol security in a gyrocopter, and Jeff Garlin offers Jon a part on "The Goldbergs."
20x94 - Dana Perino
April 22, 2015
Unethical Atlanta educators share similarities with Wall Street bankers, Aasif Mandvi uncovers a GMO conspiracy, and Dana Perino discusses her book "And the Good News Is..."
20x95 - Neil deGrasse Tyson
April 23, 2015
Fracking causes earthquakes in Oklahoma, the NSA debuts a creepy recycling mascot, John Hodgman makes a dramatic exit, and Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses "StarTalk."
20x96 - Elizabeth Olsen
April 27, 2015
The media misses an important Baltimore news story during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, and Elizabeth Olsen discusses her film "Avengers: Age of Ultron."
20x97 - George Stephanopoulos
April 28, 2015
Baltimore's mayor declares a state of emergency, Hasan Minhaj reports on bipartisan prison reform, and George Stephanopoulos discusses the responsibility of the media.
20x98 - Judith Miller
April 29, 2015
The Supreme Court considers the legality of same-sex marriage, and Judith Miller discusses the lead-up to the Iraq War and her memoir, "The Story: A Reporter's Journey."
20x99 - Kristen Wiig
April 30, 2015
Sen. Bernie Sanders enters the presidential race, Hillary Clinton faces corruption rumors, Jon celebrates Samantha Bee's last day, and Kristen Wiig discusses "Welcome to Me."
20x100 - Brian Grazer
May 4, 2015
Texan conspiracy theorists fear a military takeover, Jessica Williams investigates the end of same-sex marriage protests, and Brian Grazer discusses his book "A Curious Mind."
20x101 - Willie Nelson
May 5, 2015
Three Republican candidates join the presidential race, Senator Ted Cruz contradicts his own principles, and Willie Nelson discusses his memoir "It's a Long Story: My Life."
20x102 - Ernest Moniz
May 6, 2015
New York and New Jersey each face corruption scandals, Al Madrigal predicts who will win the Latino vote in 2016, and Ernest Moniz discusses the U.S.'s nuclear deal with Iran.
20x103 - Mumford & Sons
May 7, 2015
Regulation of campaign financing reaches new lows, a report exposes Tom Brady's knowledge of Deflategate, and Mumford & Sons performs a song from their album "Wilder Mind."

20x3 - Lena Dunham

20x4 - Ben Steele

20x5 - Atul Gawande

20x6 - Wyatt Cenac

20x7 - Leon Panetta

20x8 - Jeremy Renner

20x9 - Matt Bai

20x10 - Zach Galifianakis

20x11 - Bill O'Reilly

20x12 - Bryan Stevenson

20x13 - Wendy Davis

20x14 - Joaquin Castro

20x15 - Ellar Coltrane

20x16 - Spoon

20x17 - Jake Gyllenhaal

20x18 - Reince Priebus

20x19 - John Cleese

20x20 - James Risen

20x21 - Bruce Springsteen & Frank Caruso

20x22 - Samantha Power

20x23 - Steve Carell

20x24 - Maziar Bahari & Gael Garcia Bernal

20x25 - Laura Poitras

20x26 - Benedict Cumberbatch

20x27 - Jessica Chastain

20x28 - Eddie Redmayne

20x29 - Andrew Napolitano

20x30 - Sophie Delaunay

20x31 - Dave Grohl

20x32 - Angelina Jolie

20x33 - Norman Lear

20x34 - Kathryn Bigelow & Juan Zarate

20x35 - Suki Kim

20x36 - Mick Foley

20x37 - Tim Burton

20x38 - Paul McCartney

20x39 - Anna Kendrick

20x40 - Chris Rock

20x41 - Steven Brill

20x42 - Cass Sunstein

20x43 - Ava DuVernay

20x44 - Allison Williams

20x45 - Jimmy Carter

20x46 - Marco Rubio

20x47 - Julianne Moore

20x48 - Sienna Miller

20x49 - Mike Huckabee

20x50 - Jennifer Lopez

20x51 - Anne Hathaway

20x52 - Jennifer Aniston

20x53 - Julian Castro

20x54 - Jill Leovy

20x55 - Oscar Isaac

20x56 - Sarah Chayes

20x57 - Martin Short

20x58 - Bill Browder

20x59 - Wes Moore

20x60 - Bob Odenkirk

20x61 - Patricia Arquette

20x62 - David Axelrod

20x63 - Colin Firth

20x64 - Christine Lagarde

20x65 - Lynsey Addario

20x66 - Conan O'Brien

20x67 - Olivia Wilde

20x68 - Robert Smigel

20x69 - Sigourney Weaver

20x70 - Viacheslav Fetisov

20x71 - Gerald Posner

20x72 - John Lewis

20x73 - Abbi Jacobson & Ilana Glazer

20x74 - Common

20x75 - Rob Corddry

20x76 - Andrew Cockburn

20x77 - Amanda Seyfried

20x78 - Kevin Hart

20x79 - Will Ferrell

20x80 - Ayaan Hirsi Ali

20x81 - Jon Ronson

20x82 - Kirby Dick & Amy Ziering