The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

As Democrats across the country work to flip red seats blue this November, Jon is joined by four-time Paralympian and U.S. Senate candidate, Josh Turek, to discuss the "prairie populism" fueling his campaign in Iowa. Together, they unpack how Iowa voters are responding to Trump, Turek's approach to working across the aisle, and the common-sense policies he says can bring people together. Plus, Jon answers listeners’ questions about useful idiots, the downside of a Democratic win, and Sixers in 6?!

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As world leaders gather in New York for the UN General Assembly, Jon is joined by Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sánchez. Together, they discuss the future of multilateralism, governing from the left amid the global rise of the far right, and the importance of political conviction in a changing world order. Plus, Jon answers listeners’ questions about the Kennedy Center’s scaffolding and Melania Trump’s light work week!

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As the Fed battles inflation and Americans bear the costs, Jon is joined by Lindsay Owens, President and CEO of the Groundwork Collaborative and author of the new book “Gouged: The End of a Fair Price—and What That Means for Your Wallet.” Together, they uncover how corporations collude to manipulate prices—and expose the new tools and technologies companies are using to track us, target us, and charge us more at checkout. Plus, Jon answers listeners’ questions about whether there’s any point in even asking Trump questions, the Supreme Court, and when to decorate for Halloween!

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As Trump’s second administration pursues a radically different playbook from his first, Jon is joined by Jonathan Swan, New York Times reporter and co-author of the book "Regime Change." Together, they discuss what’s changed between Trump’s first term and now, how to puncture the president’s reality distortion bubble, and the craft behind a great interview. Plus, Jon takes listeners’ questions about causing political diabetes and Trump’s 9/11 efforts.

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As populist energy continues to reshape both parties, Jon is joined by Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti, co-hosts of "Breaking Points." Together, they explore how both the left and right have grown disillusioned with the establishment, discuss what new media gets right that legacy outlets miss, and consider what it would take for real economic populism to break through. Plus, Jon answers listeners’ questions about Trump’s great escape, the weave, and fries or onion rings?

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