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Libya uses Donald Trump's tweets to discredit a CNN report, Hasan Minhaj examines the White House's Islamophobia, and Henry Louis Gates, Jr., discusses "Finding Your Roots."
The Daily Show: Season 23 - 78 Episode s
23x1 - Robin Thede
October 2, 2017
Las Vegas experiences the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, Tom Price resigns as secretary of Health and Human Services, and Robin Thede discusses "The Rundown."
23x2 - Jim Himes
October 3, 2017
Fox News struggles to process the mass shooting in Las Vegas, O.J. Simpson is released from prison, and Representative Jim Himes weighs in on U.S. gun control.
23x3 - John Hodgman
October 4, 2017
Michael Kosta explains how Russia spreads fake news across social media in the U.S., Neal Brennan examines the gun control debate, and John Hodgman discusses "Vacationland."
23x4 - Kenya Barris
October 5, 2017
Pro-life Congressman Tim Murphy resigns after pushing his mistress to get an abortion, Trevor remembers the anniversary of Pussygate, and Kenya Barris discusses "Black-ish."
23x5 - Common
October 16, 2017
From Chicago, Trevor examines the politicization of the Windy City, Roy Wood Jr. finds out how former gang members are reducing crime rates, and Common discusses "Marshall."
23x6 - Arne Duncan & Curtis Toler
October 17, 2017
President Trump buddies up to Mitch McConnell at a surprise presser, Ronny Chieng learns about Chicago's jail pizza program, and Arne Duncan and Curtis Toler discuss CRED.
23x7 - Lena Waithe
October 18, 2017
From Chicago, Michelle Wolf weighs in on Harvey Weinstein's alleged sexual assaults, Dulce Sloan learns about Young Chicago Authors, and Lena Waithe discusses "The Chi."
23x8 - Vic Mensa
October 19, 2017
President Trump feuds with Gold Star families, Hasan Minhaj explains how Chicago could prevent a nuclear attack from North Korea, and Vic Mensa discusses "The Autobiography."
23x9 - Khizr Khan
October 23, 2017
John Kelly lies about a congresswoman while defending President Trump, Fox News shows selective outrage over sexual harassment, and Khizr Khan discusses "An American Family."
23x10 - Margo Price
October 24, 2017
Bill O'Reilly blames God for his sexual harassment cases, Michael Kosta examines the environmental decline of the Great Lakes, and Margo Price discusses "All American Made."
23x11 - Maggie Gyllenhaal
October 25, 2017
Senators Bob Corker and Jeff Flake stand against President Trump, Ronny Chieng examines the automation of fast food, and Maggie Gyllenhaal discusses "The Deuce."
23x12 - Miles Teller & Jason Hall
October 26, 2017
President Trump responds to the opioid epidemic, Roy Wood Jr. warns against racist Halloween costumes, and Miles Teller and Jason Hall discuss "Thank You for Your Service."
23x13 - Ta-Nehisi Coates
October 30, 2017
Paul Manafort is indicted by Robert Mueller, Trevor breaks down the biggest headlines of the weekend, and Ta-Nehisi Coates discusses his book "We Were Eight Years in Power."
23x14 - Gretchen Carlson
October 31, 2017
Michael Kosta reacts to John Kelly's revisionist Civil War history, Desi Lydic spends Halloween avoiding President Trump's tweets, and Gretchen Carlson discusses "Be Fierce."
23x15 - Hillary Clinton
November 1, 2017
President Trump calls to curb immigration after a terrorist attack in New York City, and Hillary Clinton discusses "What Happened" and weighs in on the Trump-Russia probe.
23x16 - Gabrielle Union
November 2, 2017
Congress grills tech execs on Russian-bought ads meant to influence U.S. voters, Trevor recaps simpler news, and Gabrielle Union discusses "We're Going to Need More Wine."
23x17 - Jeff Flake & Tig Notaro
November 6, 2017
President Trump kicks off his tour of Asia in Japan, Sen. Jeff Flake discusses his book "Conscience of a Conservative," and Tig Notaro talks about her show "One Mississippi."
23x18 - Jeff Ross
November 7, 2017
Sen. Rand Paul gets into a landscaping dispute with his neighbor, Saudi Arabia's crown prince cracks down on corruption, and Jeff Ross discusses Jeff Ross Roasts the Border.
23x19 - Kenneth Branagh
November 8, 2017
Democrats sweep the 2017 elections, Trevor tries to imagine a worse president than Donald Trump, and Kenneth Branagh discusses his film "Murder on the Orient Express."
23x20 - Van Jones
November 9, 2017
President Trump visits China, Lewis Black calls for lawmakers to stop politicizing veterans, and Van Jones discusses his book "Beyond the Messy Truth."
23x21 - Hari Kondabolu
November 13, 2017
Roy Moore is accused of sexual assault, President Trump mocks Kim Jong-un and defends Vladimir Putin on a trip to Asia, and Hari Kondabolu discusses "The Problem with Apu."
23x22 - 2 Chainz
November 14, 2017
Ronny Chieng explains how President Trump has made China more powerful, a fifth woman accuses Roy Moore of sexual misconduct, and 2 Chainz discusses "Most Expensivest."
23x23 - Elaine McMillion Sheldon
November 15, 2017
Congress debates President Trump's power to use nuclear arms, Michelle Wolf explains how to not sexually harass coworkers, and Elaine McMillion Sheldon discusses "Heroin(e)."
23x24 - Jordan Peele
November 16, 2017
Senator Al Franken is accused of groping a reporter during a 2006 USO tour, Jon Stewart talks about "Night of Too Many Stars," and Jordan Peele discusses his film "Get Out."
23x25 - Esther Perel
November 27, 2017
Congress grapples with a series of high-profile sexual assault accusations, President Trump pushes tax cuts for the wealthy, and Esther Perel discusses "The State of Affairs."
23x26 - Greta Gerwig
November 28, 2017
Trevor explains why Donald Trump calls Elizabeth Warren "Pocahontas," Project Veritas tries to delegitimize The Washington Post, and Greta Gerwig discusses "Lady Bird."
23x27 - Talib Kweli
November 29, 2017
Gina Yashere weighs in on the racism aimed at Meghan Markle, President Trump appoints Mick Mulvaney as director of the CFPB, and Talib Kweli discusses "Radio Silence."
23x28 - Henry Louis Gates Jr.
November 30, 2017
Libya uses Donald Trump's tweets to discredit a CNN report, Hasan Minhaj examines the White House's Islamophobia, and Henry Louis Gates, Jr., discusses "Finding Your Roots."
23x29 - Frankie Shaw
December 4, 2017
Michael Flynn pleads guilty to lying to the FBI, Senate Republicans pass sweeping tax cuts for the wealthy, and Frankie Shaw discusses her Showtime series "SMILF."
23x30 - Julia Ioffe
December 5, 2017
The RNC resumes funding for Roy Moore's Senate bid, Desi Lydic profiles a liberal survivalist, and The Atlantic's Julia Ioffe discusses Russian President Vladimir Putin.
23x31 - St. Vincent
December 6, 2017
President Trump seemingly wrestles with his dentures during a presser, Russia is banned from the Winter Games amid a doping scandal, and St. Vincent discusses "Masseduction."
23x32 - Tiffany Haddish
December 7, 2017
The Supreme Court considers whether a baker can deny a gay couple a wedding cake, Trevor looks at lesser-reported news, and Tiffany Haddish discusses "The Last Black Unicorn."
23x33 - Pete Souza
December 11, 2017
Trevor questions the GOP's response to sexual assault, Ronny Chieng examines crime-fighting technology, and Pete Souza discusses "Obama: An Intimate Portrait."
23x34 - Bob Odenkirk
December 12, 2017
Roy Moore's wife uses questionable logic to claim her husband isn't racist, Roy Wood Jr. tells the GOP how to rebrand their tax plan, and Bob Odenkirk discusses "The Post."
23x35 - Satya Nadella
December 13, 2017
Roy Wood Jr. reacts to Democrat Doug Jones winning the Alabama Senate race, Dulce Sloan weighs in on black female voters, and Satya Nadella discusses "Hit Refresh."
23x36 - Niecy Nash
December 14, 2017
Conservative pundits call on Robert Mueller to end the Trump-Russia probe, Ronny Chieng learns about cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, and Niecy Nash chats about "Downsizing."
23x37 - Yara Shahidi
January 2, 2018
The GOP tax plan takes effect, Kim Jong-un hints at North Korea's nuclear capabilities and possible peace talks with South Korea, and Yara Shahidi discusses "Grown-ish."
23x38 - Dan Harris
January 3, 2018
Steve Bannon calls Team Trump's contacts with Russia "treasonous," President Trump taunts North Korea on Twitter, and Dan Harris discusses "Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics."
23x39 - Jodi Kantor
January 4, 2018
Michael Wolff releases a salacious book on President Trump, Michael Kosta learns how California is curbing gun violence, and Jodi Kantor discusses her Harvey Weinstein report.
23x40 - Ashley Graham
January 8, 2018
President Trump calls himself a "stable genius" on Twitter, Roy Wood Jr. and Michael Kosta break down NFL headlines, and Ashley Graham discusses "America's Next Top Model."
23x41 - Jason Mitchell
January 9, 2018
President Trump slams the Justice Department for not protecting him in the Russia probe, Trevor runs through lesser-reported headlines, and Jason Mitchell discusses "The Chi."
23x42 - Dee Rees
January 10, 2018
President Trump meets with congressional leaders to negotiate the terms of DACA, Lewis Black gives an update on New York City, and filmmaker Dee Rees discusses "Mudbound."
23x43 - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
January 11, 2018
President Trump exempts Florida from an offshore drilling proposal, Hasan Minhaj finds out how to challenge hate speech, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar discusses "Becoming Kareem."
23x44 - Vashti Harrison
January 15, 2018
President Trump faces fallout after calling immigrant nations "s**tholes," a missile alert is mistakenly issued in Hawaii, and Vashti Harrison discusses "Little Leaders."
23x45 - Ricky Martin
January 16, 2018
Trevor looks back at Chris Christie's governorship, Ronny Chieng examines the top gadgets at the Consumer Electronics Show, and Ricky Martin discusses "American Crime Story."
23x46 - Anthony Bourdain
January 17, 2018
Senator Cory Booker calls out Kirstjen Nielsen for dismissing racist remarks, a porn star details her affair with Donald Trump, and Anthony Bourdain discusses "Parts Unknown."
23x47 - Ricky Gervais
January 18, 2018
President Trump signals an overhaul of both illegal and legal immigration, Trevor catches up on lesser-known news, and Ricky Gervais discusses the game show "Child Support."
23x48 - Michael Wolff
January 22, 2018
A stalemate in Congress leads to a government shutdown, Dulce Sloan and Desi Lydic look back on the 2017 Women's March, and Michael Wolff discusses his book "Fire and Fury."
23x49 - Jason Reynolds
January 23, 2018
Trevor explains why Dreamers had the most to lose in the government shutdown, Roy Wood Jr. reacts to the 2018 Oscar nominations, and Jason Reynolds discusses "Long Way Down."
23x50 - P.K. Subban
January 24, 2018
Trevor breaks down how gerrymandering affects democracy, Dulce Sloan and Michael Kosta examine the Mexico border wall debate, and P.K. Subban discusses the NHL All-Star Game.
23x51 - Cecile Richards
January 25, 2018
The GOP claims that the FBI is undermining the White House, Desi Lydic gives tips on interviewing President Trump, and Cecile Richards discusses Planned Parenthood's future.
23x52 - Alex Gibney
January 29, 2018
Hillary Clinton reportedly shielded a 2008 campaign staffer accused of sexual harassment, President Trump tried to fire Robert Mueller, and Alex Gibney talks "Dirty Money."
23x53 - David Remnick
January 30, 2018
In a live episode following the State of the Union, Trevor chats with Michael Kosta and The New Yorker's David Remnick about President Trump's first year in office.
23x54 - Angela Rye
January 31, 2018
Conservatives praise President Trump's first State of the Union, Roy Wood Jr. gives an update on black America, and Angela Rye discusses "Angela Rye's State of the Union."
23x55 - Rose McGowan
February 1, 2018
The GOP pushes a sketchy memo in hopes of undermining the Trump-Russia probe, Roy Wood Jr. examines the on-screen deaths of black actors, and Rose McGowan discusses "Brave."
23x56 - Jessica Williams & Phoebe Robinson
February 5, 2018
Republicans react to Devin Nunes's FBI memo, Michael Kosta and Roy Wood Jr. examine racist sports logos, and Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson discuss "2 Dope Queens."
23x57 - Liz Claman
February 6, 2018
President Trump accuses Democrats of treason for not applauding him, Hasan Minhaj reacts to the Dow Jones taking a record dip, and Liz Claman weighs in on the stock market.
23x58 - “The 15:17 to Paris” Cast
February 7, 2018
President Trump orders a military parade, Trevor examines recent archeological findings, and Anthony Sadler, Alek Skarlatos and Spencer Stone discuss "The 15:17 to Paris."
23x59 - Steve Aoki
February 8, 2018
Trevor breaks down reports on Russia hacking voter rolls and Rob Porter's resignation, Roy Wood Jr. honors unsung black politicians, and Steve Aoki discusses "Kolony."
23x60 - Taylor Kitsch
February 20, 2018
School shooting survivors in Florida stage rallies for gun control, Roy Wood Jr. explains why black audiences love "Black Panther," and Taylor Kitsch discusses "Waco."
23x61 - Ludacris
February 21, 2018
Conservatives accuse the Parkland survivors of being paid actors, Florida sidelines gun control measures for anti-porn legislation, and Ludacris discusses "Fear Factor."
23x62 - Lupita Nyong'o
February 22, 2018
Parkland shooting survivors confront Marco Rubio and President Trump on gun control, Roy Wood Jr. celebrates black innovators, and Lupita Nyong'o discusses "Black Panther."
23x63 - Wayne Brady
February 26, 2018
Critics slam the sheriff who allegedly ignored warnings about the Parkland shooter, Roy Wood Jr. and Michael Kosta recap the Olympics, and Wayne Brady discusses "Kinky Boots."
23x64 - Nima Elbagir
February 27, 2018
Trevor looks at the 2018 midterm congressional candidates, a German village grapples with a Nazi-era town bell, and CNN's Nima Elbagir talks about Libya's slave trade.
23x65 - Jorge Ramos
February 28, 2018
HUD Secretary Ben Carson blows taxpayer money on office furniture, Roy Wood Jr. and Dulce Sloan examine accomplishments of black women, and Jorge Ramos discusses "Stranger."
23x66 - Chadwick Boseman
March 1, 2018
President Trump sides with Democrats on gun control, Ronny Chieng asks a pro wrestler how Democrats can reach middle America, and Chadwick Boseman discusses "Black Panther."
23x67 - David Chang
March 5, 2018
President Trump threatens to impose tariffs on aluminum and steel, Trevor weighs the cost of artificial intelligence on everyday life, and David Chang talks "Ugly Delicious."
23x68 - Malcolm Jenkins
March 6, 2018
Former Trump aide Sam Nunberg lashes out at Robert Mueller's subpoena, Desi Lydic explores robot sex, and Eagles captain Malcolm Jenkins discusses his off-the-field activism.
23x69 - Terese Marie Mailhot
March 7, 2018
The White House erupts into chaos despite Donald Trump's denials, Ronny Chieng looks at how A.I. is changing the legal system, and Terese Marie Mailhot talks "Heart Berries."
23x70 - Vann R. Newkirk II
March 8, 2018
Donald Trump pushes the myth that video games spur gun violence, Dulce Sloan examines tech's racial blind spot, and Vann R. Newkirk II talks Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy.
23x71 - Junot Diaz
March 12, 2018
President Trump agrees to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, Michael Kosta and Roy Wood Jr. kick off Third Month Mania, and author Junot Diaz discusses "Islandborn."
23x72 - David Byrne
March 13, 2018
President Trump fires Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, Vladimir Putin refuses to admit that Russia poisoned a spy in the U.K., and David Byrne discusses "American Utopia."
23x73 - Krysten Ritter
March 14, 2018
Students protest gun violence on National Walkout Day, Lewis Black examines Donald Trump's golfing habits, and Krysten Ritter discusses her role on "Marvel's Jessica Jones."
23x74 - Christiane Amanpour
March 15, 2018
An astronaut's DNA is altered by his time in space, Trump taps CNBC's Larry Kudlow to be his economic adviser, and Christiane Amanpour discusses "Sex & Love Around the World."
23x75 - Mitch Landrieu
March 19, 2018
FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe is fired, Vladimir Putin celebrates yet another election victory, and Mitch Landrieu discusses his book "In the Shadow of Statues."
23x76 - Drew Barrymore
March 20, 2018
President Trump wages a war against opioids, Third Month Mania's Bracket of Bulls**t enters round two, and Drew Barrymore discusses her role in "Santa Clarita Diet."
23x77 - Matt Damon & Gary White
March 21, 2018
Three women add to President Trump's legal woes, Trevor breaks down the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal, and Matt Damon and Gary White discuss Water.org and WaterEquity.
23x78 - RuPaul Charles
March 22, 2018
Ronny Chieng weighs in on Facebook's data-sharing scandal, Trevor talks to survivors of the school shooting in Parkland, FL, and RuPaul Charles discusses "RuPaul's Drag Race."
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