About this podcast
On Mondays, Jon Stewart hosts The Daily Show, but on Wednesdays, 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
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- Feeling the Win with Sen. Bernie Sanders · 1 h 21 minAs Democrats strategize about how to make the most of their new congressional majority, Jon is joined by Independent Senator Bernie Sanders. Together, they map out what a bold…
- A Bulwark Against Trump (Finally) with Sarah Longwell · 1 h 25 minAs 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…
- Bursting the AI Bubble with Ed Zitron · 1 h 37 minAs 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…
- A Progressive Policy Prescription with Abdul El-Sayed · 1 h 32 minAs 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…
- A Working (Class) Economy with Kathryn Anne Edwards · 1 h 29 minAs 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…
- Blue Wave on the Prairie? with Josh Turek · 1 h 21 minAs 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…
- A More United Nations with PM Pedro Sánchez of Spain · 1 h 7 minAs 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…
- Reinventing the Rip-Off with Lindsay Owens · 1 h 31 minAs 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…
- Jonathan Swan’s Dive into Trump’s Reality · 1 h 37 minAs 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…
- Making & Breaking Points with Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti · 1 h 37 minAs 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…
- Sen. John Fetterman on the Democratic Divide · 1 h 26 minAs 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…
- AI and the Enshittification Era with Cory Doctorow · 1 h 39 minWith 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…
- Socializing with NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani · 1 h 12 minSix 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…
- The Fed, Unreserved with Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee · 1 h 20 minAs 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…
- Jack Smith and Brian Driscoll on the Weaponization of Justice · 1 h 44 minAs 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…
- The Messy, Beautiful World Cup with Roger Bennett and Tariq Panja · 1 h 28 minWith 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…
- America 250: History vs. Mythology with Annette Gordon-Reed and David Blight · 1 h 24 minAs 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…
- Elon Musk and America's Tech Oligarchy with Quinn Slobodian · 1 h 35 minAs 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…
- The Iran War and Our Energy Future with David Wallace-Wells · 1 h 33 minAs 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…
- America, China, and the Tech Cold War with Chris Miller · 1 h 31 minFollowing 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…
- Foreign Policy and American Hubris with Ben Rhodes · 1 h 32 minAs 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.”…
- The News You’re Not Getting (and Why) with Amy Goodman · 1 h 28 minAs 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…
- Politics for ME (and You) with Graham Platner · 1 h 31 minAs 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…
- AI & The Future of Work with Daron Acemoglu and David Autor · 1 h 14 minAs 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…
- The Other Side of the (Bit)Coin with Ben McKenzie · 1 h 36 minAs 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."…
- Podcasting Through It with Heather Cox Richardson · 1 h 27 minAs 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…
- America vs. The Rest with Alastair Campbell · 1 h 27 minWith 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…
- The Real Election Threat with Casey Newton and Renée DiResta · 1 h 15 minAs 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…
- Silicon Valley Goes to War · 1 h 29 minAs 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…
- At War in the Middle East, Again with Christiane Amanpour and Amb. Wendy Sherman · 1 h 37 minAs 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…
- The State of Things with Ali Velshi · 1 h 30 minAt 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…
- The Wealth of Wall Street with Oren Cass · 1 h 33 minAs 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…
- The Irrational Economy with Richard Thaler · 1 h 32 minWith 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…
- The ICE Age of Surveillance and Enforcement · 1 h 32 minFollowing 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…
- Trump’s New World Disorder with Adam Tooze and Ivan Krastev · 1 h 27 minAs 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…
- Trump’s Domination Politics, at Home and Abroad with Fareed Zakaria · 1 h 29 minAs 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…
- Wrapping 2025 with Jon Favreau and Tim Miller · 1 h 39 minAs 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…
- American “Heritage” vs. American History · 1 h 27 minAs 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…
- Govs.-Elect Sherrill & Spanberger: From the Hill to the State House · 1 h 27 minFresh 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…
- From FTC to NYC with Lina Khan · 1 h 25 minIn 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…
- Democrats Actually Win Something with Chris Hayes and David Plouffe · 1 h 20 minFollowing 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…
- VP Kamala Harris on Defeat, Democrats, and the Fight Ahead · 1 h 25 minNearly 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…
- The Pentagon’s Press Purge · 1 h 30 minAs 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…
- Trump’s Peace Plan: Lessons from the Negotiating Table · 1 h 31 minIn 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…
- AI: What Could Go Wrong? with Geoffrey Hinton · 1 h 42 minAs 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…
- The Republican Playbook: Democrat Edition with Tim Miller and David Faris · 1 h 12 minAs 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…
- Wanted: Democratic Leadership with DNC Chair Ken Martin · 1 h 23 minAs 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…
- Trending Towards Violence with Charlie Warzel · 1 h 14 minIn 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…
- A Conversation with Gov. JB Pritzker · 1 h 11 minAs ICE arrives in Chicago under the banner of crime reduction, Jon is joined by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker to examine the Trump administration's stated rationale for federal…
- Deep Sh!t State: Trump’s Retribution Campaign · 1 h 41 minAs Trump targets the FBI and Justice Department for retribution, Jon is joined by former FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Michael Feinberg and New York Times FBI and DOJ…
