The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

As a nationwide wave of Democratic midterm victories delivers a decisive rebuke to the MAGA movement, Jon is joined by Sarah Longwell, publisher of The Bulwark, author of “How to Eat an Elephant,” and host of “The Focus Group” podcast. Together, they discuss what she’s learned from conducting hundreds of focus groups with voters, why Trump’s politics failed this cycle, and how to build on the mome...

As Anthropic files for what may become the largest IPO in history, Jon is joined by Ed Zitron of EZ Primary Research, the “Where’s Your Ed At” newsletter, and the “Better Offline” podcast. Together, they break down the precarious financing structures, circular deals, and mounting debts propping up the AI boom—and whether the technology is actually delivering results that justify such historic leve...

As candidates make their closing arguments to voters ahead of Election Day, Jon is joined by Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed to talk about the state of his race in the final stretch. Together, they discuss how his family’s immigrant background shaped his politics, the case he's making to skeptical voters, and the disconnect between the issues dominating media coverage and t...

As the cost of living keeps rising while Americans’ paychecks fail to keep pace, Jon is joined by labor economist Kathryn Anne Edwards to break down where our economy went so wrong for so many. Together, they explore how decades of policy choices and corporate practices have weakened workers’ leverage and channeled gains toward those at the top—and lay out a vision for how to rebalance the economy...

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...

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 T...

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 ch...

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 abo...

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’...

As the Democratic Party wrestles with its identity and direction, Jon is joined by U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) to discuss his unconventional place within it. Together, they explore his frustrations with the party's left flank, examine where he still stands firmly with Democrats, and dig into his steadfast support for Israel. Plus, Jon answers listeners’ questions about Trump and Blanche’s p...

With billions pouring into AI based on its promises, Jon is joined by Cory Doctorow, author of “The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI,” to separate the hype from reality. Together, they examine how the AI industry relies on inflated expectations, question what AI can genuinely do and whether that even matters when selling a product, and explore how the technology is supercharging problems a...

Six months into his administration, Jon is joined by New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani to take stock of what democratic socialist governance looks like in practice. Together, they explore what it takes to lead the nation's largest city guided by those principles, discuss how his agenda is taking shape on housing, public safety, and affordability, and consider how to create a more livable Ne...

As the Fed's new leadership navigates persistent inflation and economic uncertainty, Jon is joined by Austan Goolsbee, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, to better understand how America's most powerful economic institution actually works. Together, they explore the Fed's origins and mandate, examine what the Fed can do as prices remain stubbornly high, and consider how the economic...

As the Trump administration continues to weaponize the Justice Department and FBI, Jon is joined by former Special Counsel Jack Smith and former Acting FBI Director Brian Driscoll to examine what happens when these institutions are turned against the principles they were designed to uphold. Together, they explore whether the DOJ and FBI are capable of holding power accountable, investigate how the...

With the World Cup in full swing, renowned former collegiate soccer player, Jon Stewart, is joined by Men in Blazers founder Roger Bennett and New York Times global sports correspondent Tariq Panja to explore the beautiful game's messiest and most magnificent moments. Together, they examine the political circumstances surrounding this tournament, explore what it means to host the world's most watc...

As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, Jon is joined by Yale historian David Blight and Harvard historian Annette Gordon-Reed to examine the battle being waged over our national story. Together, they explore why origin stories matter to nations and individuals, discuss how a fuller understanding of American history challenges national myths, and consider how we can continue to asp...

As Elon Musk stands to become the world's first trillionaire through the SpaceX IPO, Jon is joined by Quinn Slobodian, co-author of the new book "Muskism," to understand how we arrived at this moment of tech oligarchy. Together, they explore how Musk built a trillion-dollar empire on government money and then used that empire to capture the government itself, and discuss how we can renegotiate the...

As the war with Iran disrupts global energy markets and accelerates a reckoning with fossil fuel dependence, Jon is joined by David Wallace-Wells, New York Times Opinion writer and author of the bestseller "The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming." Together, they explore the war's global and domestic fallout, discuss how this moment is forcing countries to reconsider their dependence on oil an...

Following Trump's return from his summit in China, Jon is joined by Chris Miller, author of "Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology." Together, they explore the supply chain for semiconductors that runs through Taiwan, discuss how the trade war between the US and China is reshaping technology development and production, and consider what this competition reveals about the eme...

As the war with Iran grinds on without clear objectives or an exit strategy, Jon is joined by Ben Rhodes, national security analyst and author of the upcoming book "All We Say.” Together, they assess the current state of the war and its regional fallout, examine how American foreign policy has shaped both the world and our politics since 9/11, and consider what a fundamentally different approach t...

As consolidation, layoffs, and deference to power continue to hollow out the corporate media, Jon is joined by Amy Goodman, host and executive producer of “Democracy Now!” and subject of the new documentary "STEAL THIS STORY, PLEASE!" Together, they examine which stories get told and why, discuss the bargain the media makes in trading truth for access, and explore the power ordinary people still p...

As Democrats search for a new generation of leaders who can reconnect with working Americans, Jon is joined by Graham Platner, U.S. Senate candidate for Maine and military veteran, to understand what's driving his campaign. Together, they explore how his service informed his political vision, discuss why his message is resonating so powerfully with Maine voters, and examine what kind of Democratic...

As artificial intelligence continues to integrate into the workforce, Jon is joined by MIT economists David Autor and Daron Acemoglu, recipient of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics, to understand what the future might hold for American workers. Together, they explore lessons from past waves of technological change, examine what pro-worker AI could look like, and discuss what policies could help wo...

As cryptocurrency continues to embed itself in American politics, Jon is joined by Ben McKenzie, author of "Easy Money" and director of "Everyone Is Lying to You for Money." Together, they investigate why digital currency appeals to those failed by traditional finance, examine how crypto reproduces and amplifies the same exploitative dynamics with even less regulation, and explore how it undermine...

As many Americans search for ways to channel their frustration with the administration, Jon is joined by Boston College historian Heather Cox Richardson. Together, they explore past moments when government ceased to serve the people, investigate how citizens have historically overcome failing systems, and discuss why, despite the darkness of this moment, Americans still possess the power to determ...