The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

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...

With traditional allies refusing to join America’s war on Iran, Jon is joined by Alastair Campbell, co-host of “The Rest Is Politics.” Together, they examine what NATO’s restraint says about how this war and leadership differ from those of the past, discuss what would happen if foreign leaders stood up to Trump, and consider what role Western military intervention should play in the world. This ep...

As the Senate debates the SAVE America Act amid unfounded claims of voter fraud, Jon is joined by Georgetown Research Professor Renée DiResta and Platformer editor Casey Newton to examine what actually threatens our elections. Together, they investigate how algorithms are engineered to push users toward platform owners' preferred ideologies, explore the incentives driving Silicon Valley's rightwar...

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 Sili...

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, an...

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 sh...

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 intervention...

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 mea...

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 o...

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 withsta...

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 ta...

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 th...

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 th...

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...