The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

On Mondays, Jon Stewart hosts The Daily Show, but on Thursdays, he's back in your ears with The Weekly Show -- a podcast featuring in-depth conversations with a range of special guests. From experts and advocates, to stakeholders and thought leaders, we discuss the challenges, changes, and ideas that are shaping our world.

Episodes

Silicon Valley Goes to War

March 11, 2026 • 89 mins
As reports emerge of AI-powered weapons systems deployed in strikes on Iran, we’re joined by Dr. Sarah Shoker, Senior Research Scholar at UC Berkeley, and Paul Scharre, Executive Vice President of the Center for a New American Security. Together, they examine how autonomous weapons and artificial intelligence are being integrated into military operations, investigate the relationships between Silicon Valley AI companies and the Pen...
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At War in the Middle East, Again with Christiane Amanpour and Amb. Wendy Sherman

March 4, 2026 • 97 mins
As American strikes intensify and Iran retaliates across the region, Jon is joined by Ambassador Wendy Sherman, who negotiated the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement that Trump later withdrew from, and CNN's Chief International Anchor Christiane Amanpour. Together, they analyze Trump's decision to choose war over diplomacy, assess what the administration is trying to accomplish through military force, and examine the possibilities ahead f...
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The State of Things with Ali Velshi

February 25, 2026 • 91 mins
At a moment when both Trump and the public are reflecting on his administration's direction, Jon is joined by MS NOW's Ali Velshi, host of "Velshi" and co-host of "It's Happening with Velshi and Ruhle." Together, they discuss the economic realities of immigration, explore what it would take to restore a flourishing American middle class, and examine how the media might rebuild public trust in a shifting information landscape. Plus,...
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The Wealth of Wall Street with Oren Cass

February 11, 2026 • 95 mins
As the stock market continues to break records, Jon is joined by Oren Cass, Chief Economist at American Compass, to examine how America's economy was reengineered to serve shareholders instead of workers. Together, they trace the history of financialization that enabled this transformation, explore how shareholder capitalism has hollowed out worker prosperity, and consider what policy interventions could rebuild an economy that del...
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The Irrational Economy with Richard Thaler

February 4, 2026 • 92 mins
With economic systems failing millions of Americans, Jon is joined by Nobel laureate and University of Chicago Professor Richard Thaler, one of the founding fathers of behavioral economics. Together, they explore why conventional economics fails to account for how people actually behave, discuss Thaler's approach to improving systems from within, and debate whether incremental improvements can meaningfully reform broken systems. Pl...
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The ICE Age of Surveillance and Enforcement

January 28, 2026 • 92 mins
Following the violent crackdown on protesters in Minneapolis, Jon is joined by investigative journalist Radley Balko and Joseph Cox, co-founder of 404 Media. Together, they examine the tools and tactics being used by ICE, explore how technological advances are being weaponized to hypercharge state power, and discuss what the merger of surveillance and immigration enforcement means for the future of civil liberties in America. This...
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Trump’s New World Disorder with Adam Tooze and Ivan Krastev

January 21, 2026 • 87 mins
As Trump openly threatens Greenland and other European allies, Jon is joined by Adam Tooze, author of the Chartbook substack, and Ivan Krastev, Chairman of the Centre for Liberal Strategies in Sofia. Together, they examine what Trump’s Greenland ambitions reveal about his worldview, discuss the dismantling of the international order built after World War II, and assess Europe’s capacity to withstand this pressure. Plus, Jon tackles...
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Trump’s Domination Politics, at Home and Abroad with Fareed Zakaria

January 14, 2026 • 89 mins
As the Trump administration continues to operate with unchecked power, Jon is joined by Fareed Zakaria, host of CNN’s "Fareed Zakaria GPS." Together, they explore how Trump has flouted the rule of law at home and abroad, investigate how his approach to Venezuela and international relations fits into his unifying theory of power, and discuss where this philosophy might ultimately lead. Plus, Jon talks Clintons & Epstein, Daily Show ...
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Wrapping 2025 with Jon Favreau and Tim Miller

December 11, 2025 • 99 mins
As 2025 draws to a close, Jon is joined by Crooked Media's Jon Favreau and "The Bulwark" host Tim Miller. Together, they assess Trump's tumultuous first year back in office, discuss whether his declining popularity offers reason for optimism, and examine what lies ahead for both parties as he enters lame-duck status and the races for both the midterms and presidency begin. Plus, Jon talks about the Best & Worst of Trump, Jimmy Kimm...
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American “Heritage” vs. American History

December 4, 2025 • 87 mins
As debates over what it means to be a "heritage American" enter mainstream political discourse, Jon is joined by University of Florida Professor Allen C. Guelzo and Yale historian Joanne Freeman, host of "History Matters" podcast. Together, they examine what this loaded term actually means, explore how American identity has been defined and contested throughout the nation's history, and discuss the central role immigrants have alwa...
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Govs.-Elect Sherrill & Spanberger: From the Hill to the State House

November 20, 2025 • 87 mins
Fresh off their decisive election night wins, Jon is joined by Governors-Elect (and former congressional roommates) Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey and Abigail Spanberger of Virginia, to reflect on their journeys from Capitol Hill to state leadership. Together, they discuss their shared experience navigating Congressional gridlock, explore what drew them to seek executive power, and examine what they hope to accomplish for their state...
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From FTC to NYC with Lina Khan

November 13, 2025 • 85 mins
In the wake of Zohran Mamdani’s historic election in New York City, Jon is joined by Lina Khan, former Chair of the Federal Trade Commission and newly appointed co-chair of the mayor-elect’s transition team. Together, they discuss what tools the government has — both federally and locally — to advance policies that benefit consumers, examine how corporate interests are prioritized at the expense of a competitive market, and conside...
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Democrats Actually Win Something with Chris Hayes and David Plouffe

November 6, 2025 • 80 mins
Following Democrats' decisive Tuesday wins, Jon is joined by MSNBC's Chris Hayes, host of "All In" and author of "The Sirens' Call," and David Plouffe, former Obama campaign manager and White House senior advisor. Together, they dissect the election results, explore the tension between political consulting and authentic campaigning, and discuss what this election reveals about candidates and messages that can genuinely resonate wit...
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VP Kamala Harris on Defeat, Democrats, and the Fight Ahead

October 30, 2025 • 85 mins
Nearly a year after her presidential campaign ended in defeat, Jon is joined by former Vice President Kamala Harris to reflect on the realities of running for the highest office and the state of Democratic politics. Together, they explore the challenges she faced on the campaign trail, discuss how Democrats can rebuild trust in their party by delivering for people, and examine how crises can create opportunities for change. Plus, J...
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The Pentagon’s Press Purge

October 23, 2025 • 90 mins
As the Pentagon implements sweeping new restrictions on press access, Jon is joined by Atlantic staff writer Nancy Youssef, War Horse founder Thomas Brennan, and former Pentagon spokesperson and retired Marine Corps Colonel David Lapan. Together, they examine why many journalists vacated the Pentagon and refused to sign on to these rules, explore the realities of military reporting from inside and outside the Pentagon, and discuss ...
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Trump’s Peace Plan: Lessons from the Negotiating Table

October 16, 2025 • 91 mins
In the aftermath of the ceasefire in Gaza, Jon is joined by Daniel Levy, former Israeli peace negotiator and President of the U.S./Middle East Project, and Zaha Hassan, former Palestinian legal advisor and Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Together, they examine the terms that ended the fighting, discuss the uncertain path toward Palestinian self-governance, and explore what decades of failed peace ef...
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AI: What Could Go Wrong? with Geoffrey Hinton

October 9, 2025 • 102 mins
As artificial intelligence advances at unprecedented speed, Jon is joined by Geoffrey Hinton, Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto and the "Godfather of AI," to understand what we've actually created. Together, they explore how neural networks and AI systems function, assess the current capabilities of the technology, and examine Hinton's concerns about where AI is headed. This podcast episode is brought to you by: MIN...
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The Republican Playbook: Democrat Edition with Tim Miller and David Faris

October 2, 2025 • 72 mins
As the government shutdown takes effect, Jon is joined by Roosevelt University Professor and contributing writer at The Nation David Faris, and "The Bulwark Podcast" host Tim Miller to examine Democratic strategy. Together, they explore what Democrats are hoping to achieve through the shutdown, discuss whether the party should rethink its resistance tactics and policy priorities, and consider what it would look like if Democrats em...
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Wanted: Democratic Leadership with DNC Chair Ken Martin

September 25, 2025 • 83 mins
As millions struggle to turn their political frustration into positive action, Jon is joined by Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin. Together, they explore the role of party leadership in rebuilding after electoral defeat, discuss the fundamental challenges and internal divisions facing Democrats, and consider how the DNC and the party can rise to meet this moment of political opportunity. This podcast episode is brough...
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Trending Towards Violence with Charlie Warzel

September 18, 2025 • 74 mins
In the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, Jon is joined by Charlie Warzel, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of its "Galaxy Brain" newsletter. Together, they explore how algorithms distort the way we experience these tragic events while rewarding the most extreme reactions, investigate the online ecosystems that can radicalize individuals, and consider whether our responses to violence perpetuate the very cycles we co...
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