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The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

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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.

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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. T... more

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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 o... more

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 financial... more

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 a... more

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Christiane Amanpour
CNN Chief International Anchor
CNN
Episode: At War in the Middle East, Again with Christiane Amanpour and Amb. Wendy Sherman
Wendy Sherman
Former Deputy Secretary of State; Lead Negotiator of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal
U.S. State Department
Episode: At War in the Middle East, Again with Christiane Amanpour and Amb. Wendy Sherman
Ali Velshi
Journalist and Host of Velshi on MS Now
MSNBC
Episode: The State of Things with Ali Velshi
Oren Cass
Chief economist at American Compass, contributing opinion writer for the Financial Times and the New York Times
American Compass
Episode: The Wealth of Wall Street with Oren Cass
Richard Thaler
Professor of Behavioral Economics at the University of Chicago and Nobel Prize Winner in Economic Sciences, 2017.
University of Chicago
Episode: The Irrational Economy with Richard Thaler
Joseph Cox
Co-founder of 404 Media and host of the 404 Media Podcast
404 Media
Episode: The ICE Age of Surveillance and Enforcement
Radley Balko
Investigative journalist and author of Rise of the Warrior Cop
The Watch (newsletter)
Episode: The ICE Age of Surveillance and Enforcement
Fareed Zakaria
Journalist and author known for his analysis on international relations and democracy
CNN
Episode: Trump’s Domination Politics, at Home and Abroad with Fareed Zakaria
Dr. Allen Guelzo
Professor of Humanities at the University of Florida
University of Florida
Episode: American “Heritage” vs. American History

Host

Jon Stewart
Jon Stewart is a seasoned host and commentator known for his sharp wit, humor, and insightful commentary on political and social issues, leveraging his extensive experience in media and advocacy.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 19.7k ratings
  • Why no Epstein episode

    While I mostly appreciate the weekly show, I’m disappointed in the recent lack of commentary about the Jeffery Epstein and the files.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    AJCNO
    United States21 days ago
  • Way to long

    Informative some of the time but need to shorten the pod. 90 minutes is way to long listening to Jon Stewart talk about anything. He interrupts guests and just rattles on.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    hoakie84
    United States21 days ago
  • The over-simplified mind

    Jon’s interview with the non-economist Chief Economist of the American Compass think tank is a good example of Jon working without a net in a domain he does not really understand. Oren Cass’ role as a contributor to Project 2025 is to put a smiley face on the blueprint to tear down our system of government. The fact that Cass does not understand economics (proudly proclaiming he is a supply-sider) is unimportant. The fact that Jon doesn’t is podcast tragedy.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    mad overlord
    United Statesa month ago
  • Let them speak!

    Love the podcast but when you have a guest on with credentials please let them make their point then feel free to summarize. The interruptions make it hard to follow. When your guest says ‘allow me to make these points…’. Let them do so! Thanks very much!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    secnav
    United Statesa month ago
  • Let the guest speak!

    Jon I love you, I love the show. I also love to hear from experts in their field speak about their area of expertise. Little more expert, little less peanut gallery. Still, love the show.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    CarlySpeaks
    United Statesa month ago

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The Irrational Economy with Richard Thaler
Q: Why do we have only subsidies rather than taxes?
The failure to implement carbon taxes stems from the political unpopularity of taxes, despite their theoretical efficiency.
The Irrational Economy with Richard Thaler
Q: What is behavioral economics?
Behavioral economics incorporates psychological insights into human behavior into economic models, contrasting with traditional economics that assumes rational behavior.
The ICE Age of Surveillance and Enforcement
Q: Joseph, how has the proliferation of technology affected ICE's operations?
ICE is acquiring advanced surveillance technologies to geo-track and target undocumented individuals, effectively treating the community as targets instead of acknowledging their humanity.
The ICE Age of Surveillance and Enforcement
Q: Radley, how are you experiencing the current moment regarding police militarization?
There is a troubling trend where federal law enforcement openly states their purpose is to carry out the will of a single person, diverging from traditional police duties.
From FTC to NYC with Lina Khan
Q: How different are your duties with a mayoral transition team versus what you were doing at the federal level?
The economic toolkit is broader than just antitrust and consumer protection, with more direct influence at the city level.

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This podcast features in-depth conversations that tackle contemporary issues and challenges, with a focus on political discourse and societal change. With a blend of humor and critical analysis, the episodes often delve into topics like political accountability, social justice, and the complexities of governance, all while engaging with a diverse array of experts, advocates, and public figures. The unique ability of the host to cut through the noise and deliver insightful commentary makes this podcast particularly noteworthy, appealing to listeners who appreciate both humor and serious discussions about pressing global issues.

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The Weekly Show launched 5 years ago and published 71 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Christiane Amanpour
2. Wendy Sherman
3. Ali Velshi
4. Oren Cass
5. Richard Thaler
6. Joseph Cox
7. Radley Balko
8. Fareed Zakaria

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