# Comedy Central on The No Agenda Show

Comedy Central comes up in 18 chapters across 17 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2009 to October 2025.

- **Chapters:** 18
- **Episodes:** 17
- **Discussed:** October 2009 – October 2025
- **Related topics:** [Jon Stewart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jon-stewart.md), [The Daily Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-daily-show.md), [Larry Wilmore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larry-wilmore.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Emmy Awards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emmy-awards.md), [Ron Paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-paul.md), [Trevor Noah](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trevor-noah.md), [Viacom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viacom.md), [Ad Fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ad-fraud.md), [Ageism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ageism.md)

## Chapters 1–18 of 18

### Jon Stewart, Jimmy Kimmel, and Late Night Ratings

- **Episode:** [1805: Hamburger Wine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1805-hamburger-wine.md)
- **Published:** 2025-10-05
- **Time:** 2:17:46–2:19:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1805-hamburger-wine/chapter/jon-stewart-jimmy-kimmel-and-late-night-ratings.md

The hosts discuss the declining relevance and ratings of late-night talk shows, specifically mentioning Jon Stewart and Jimmy Kimmel. They suggest these hosts are desperate for attention and that their networks are struggling to make the high-budget formats profitable. The segment mocks the idea that these shows still hold significant cultural influence.

Keywords: [jon stewart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jon-stewart.md), [jimmy kimmel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jimmy-kimmel.md), [late night](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/late-night.md), [ratings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ratings.md), [comedy central](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comedy-central.md)

### Jon Stewart Returns to The Daily Show

- **Episode:** [1628: Bad Rap](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1628-bad-rap.md)
- **Published:** 2024-01-25
- **Time:** 6:44–10:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1628-bad-rap/chapter/jon-stewart-returns-to-the-daily-show.md

Jon Stewart is scheduled to return to The Daily Show on Comedy Central as a weekly host for Monday nights through the 2024 election cycle. The move follows Stewart's departure from his Apple TV+ series and a hiatus from late-night television. Analysis of his career highlights the commercial failure of his 2020 film Irresistible and questions whether his satirical style remains effective in the current political climate.

Keywords: [jon stewart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jon-stewart.md), [the daily show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-daily-show.md), [comedy central](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comedy-central.md), [apple tv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple-tv.md), rosewater, irresistible

### Digital Media Fraud, Fake Video Views

- **Episode:** [1110: Kremlin Crush](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1110-kremlin-crush.md)
- **Published:** 2019-02-08
- **Time:** 2:34:35–2:36:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1110-kremlin-crush/chapter/digital-media-fraud-fake-video-views.md

A freelance video editor claims that major digital media companies, including Viacom and Comedy Central, routinely purchase fake views for their online content. This practice is allegedly used to deceive advertisers and secure larger ad buys by inflating engagement numbers. The segment suggests that recent layoffs in the digital media sector are a result of this unsustainable "receding water" in the industry.

Keywords: [youtube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [comedy central](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comedy-central.md), [ad fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ad-fraud.md), [digital media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-media.md)

### Stephen Colbert, Emmy Awards Predictions

- **Episode:** [965: Yanking Mics](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/965-yanking-mics.md)
- **Published:** 2017-09-17
- **Time:** 1:22:26–1:24:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/965-yanking-mics/chapter/stephen-colbert-emmy-awards-predictions.md

Predictions for the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards suggest that host Stephen Colbert may alienate audiences by focusing too heavily on anti-Trump humor. The hosts analyze Colbert's transition from his Comedy Central character to his late-night persona, questioning his effectiveness when not playing a specific role.

Keywords: [stephen colbert](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-colbert.md), [emmy awards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emmy-awards.md), [comedy central](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comedy-central.md), [robert de niro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-de-niro.md), trump hate

### Trevor Noah, The Daily Show and Electoral College Criticism

- **Episode:** [876: Election Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/876-election-special.md)
- **Published:** 2016-11-10
- **Time:** 30:16–31:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/876-election-special/chapter/trevor-noah-the-daily-show-and-electoral-college-criticism.md

Trevor Noah's election night coverage on The Daily Show is reviewed, where he describes the results as the "end of the world." Noah criticizes the Electoral College system and expresses shock at the "hateful" nature of the American electorate. The hosts mock the late-night comedian for his emotional reaction and lack of jokes.

Keywords: [trevor noah](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trevor-noah.md), [the daily show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-daily-show.md), [electoral college](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electoral-college.md), [comedy central](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comedy-central.md)

### Larry Wilmore and Black Trump Supporters

- **Episode:** [810: Karmonious](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/810-karmonious.md)
- **Published:** 2016-03-24
- **Time:** 1:41:07–1:46:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/810-karmonious/chapter/larry-wilmore-and-black-trump-supporters.md

Comedian Larry Wilmore interviews a panel of Black voters who support Donald Trump, expressing shock at their rationale. One panelist describes Trump as a "gangster" and relates his lifestyle—gold, private jets, and models—to the hip-hop community. The segment also features a Black Muslim Trump supporter who jokes about being waterboarded for information on Islam.

Keywords: [larry wilmore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larry-wilmore.md), [comedy central](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comedy-central.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [hip hop](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hip-hop.md), [waterboarding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/waterboarding.md), [muslims](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/muslims.md)

### Larry Wilmore and the Media's "Kool-Aid" Narrative

- **Episode:** [778: Long Gun](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun.md)
- **Published:** 2015-12-03
- **Time:** 1:26:40–1:29:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun/chapter/larry-wilmore-and-the-media-s-kool-aid-narrative.md

A clip from Larry Wilmore's Comedy Central show is played, where he mocks Fox News and the GOP for their coverage of Planned Parenthood. Wilmore uses "Occam's Razor" to argue that the shooter was motivated by right-wing "demonization" of the organization. The hosts counter that the simplest explanation is that the shooter was mentally unstable, rather than politically motivated.

Keywords: [larry wilmore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larry-wilmore.md), [comedy central](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comedy-central.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [gop](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gop.md), [occam's razor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/occam-s-razor.md)

### Barack Obama on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart

- **Episode:** [742: A.Q. in the Maghrim](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/742-a-q-in-the-maghrim.md)
- **Published:** 2015-07-26
- **Time:** 45:00–47:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/742-a-q-in-the-maghrim/chapter/barack-obama-on-the-daily-show-with-jon-stewart.md

The hosts deconstruct President Barack Obama's appearance on Jon Stewart's penultimate week of The Daily Show. They highlight a specific verbal tic where the President says "no" repeatedly in a rhythmic fashion, which has been turned into a musical jingle by No Agenda producers.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [jon stewart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jon-stewart.md), [the daily show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-daily-show.md), [comedy central](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comedy-central.md), [viral clips](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viral-clips.md)

### Larry Wilmore, Future Gay President

- **Episode:** [735: Zucchini Emoji](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/735-zucchini-emoji.md)
- **Published:** 2015-07-03
- **Time:** 1:18:43–1:21:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/735-zucchini-emoji/chapter/larry-wilmore-future-gay-president.md

Late-night host Larry Wilmore discusses the possibility of a future gay or transgender U.S. President. Meanwhile, the aging cast of The McLaughlin Group is critiqued for their physical appearance and their discussion on the "legitimation" of polygamy following the same-sex marriage ruling.

Keywords: [larry wilmore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larry-wilmore.md), gay president, [comedy central](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comedy-central.md), [mclaughlin group](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mclaughlin-group.md), [ageism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ageism.md)

### Bill Nye's Commencement Speech and Comedy Central Appearance

- **Episode:** [725: Cricket Flour](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/725-cricket-flour.md)
- **Published:** 2015-05-30
- **Time:** 33:18–35:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/725-cricket-flour/chapter/bill-nye-s-commencement-speech-and-comedy-central-appearance.md

Bill Nye received a $35,000 fee for a commencement speech at Rutgers University, a practice typically done for an honorary degree. Nye also appeared in a sketch on Amy Schumer's Comedy Central show regarding the universe. The segment mocks the idea of the universe "sending signals" to individuals for mundane life choices.

Keywords: [bill nye](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-nye.md), [rutgers university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rutgers-university.md), [amy schumer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amy-schumer.md), [comedy central](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comedy-central.md), [commencement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/commencement.md)

### Trevor Noah, The Daily Show, and Cultural Race Blogging

- **Episode:** [710: Joy Brigade](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/710-joy-brigade.md)
- **Published:** 2015-04-05
- **Time:** 2:10:37–2:15:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/710-joy-brigade/chapter/trevor-noah-the-daily-show-and-cultural-race-blogging.md

The appointment of South African comedian Trevor Noah as the successor to Jon Stewart on The Daily Show sparks controversy. Cultural race blogger Wendy Todd's Washington Post op-ed criticizing Noah's jokes about African Americans is discussed. The segment suggests the controversy is a calculated promotional campaign by Comedy Central to drive ratings.

Keywords: [trevor noah](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trevor-noah.md), [the daily show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-daily-show.md), [comedy central](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comedy-central.md), [don lemon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/don-lemon.md), [washington post](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-post.md), wendy todd

### Jon Stewart Resignation, The Daily Show History and Career Moves

- **Episode:** [695: Democritate](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/695-democritate.md)
- **Published:** 2015-02-12
- **Time:** 1:08:37–1:11:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/695-democritate/chapter/jon-stewart-resignation-the-daily-show-history-and-career-moves.md

Jon Stewart's announced departure from "The Daily Show" prompts a look back at his tenure and the show's origins under Craig Kilborn. It is suggested that Stewart's personal brand became inseparable from the program, making it difficult for a successor to maintain its success. Stewart's move toward film direction is viewed as a natural progression following the success of his peers like Steve Carell.

Keywords: [jon stewart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jon-stewart.md), [the daily show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-daily-show.md), [comedy central](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comedy-central.md), craig kilborn, [viacom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viacom.md)

### Doha Climate Change Conference and Siemens

- **Episode:** [468: Meat Hands](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/468-meat-hands.md)
- **Published:** 2012-12-09
- **Time:** 23:41–25:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/468-meat-hands/chapter/doha-climate-change-conference-and-siemens.md

The hosts critique the climate change conference in Doha, Qatar, noting a journalist's observation that the event's logo resembles the Comedy Central logo. Adam Curry mentions a Siemens representative promoting green infrastructure as a corporate "bonanza." They characterize the conference as a legislative "gouge" with little actual progress.

Keywords: [doha](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/doha.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [democracy now](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy-now.md), [siemens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/siemens.md), [comedy central](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comedy-central.md), [logo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/logo.md)

### Ron Paul on Jon Stewart, Big Pharma Censorship

- **Episode:** [343: ZomBin Laden](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/343-zombin-laden.md)
- **Published:** 2011-09-29
- **Time:** 1:22:42–1:27:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/343-zombin-laden/chapter/ron-paul-on-jon-stewart-big-pharma-censorship.md

Ron Paul's appearance on The Daily Show is analyzed, with the hosts claiming the most substantive part of the interview—concerning the war on drugs and the pharmaceutical industry—was cut from the broadcast. They argue Jon Stewart is beholden to corporate sponsors and drug advertising.

Keywords: [ron paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-paul.md), [jon stewart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jon-stewart.md), [comedy central](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comedy-central.md), [big pharma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-pharma.md), [war on drugs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/war-on-drugs.md), [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md), [prior restraint](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prior-restraint.md)

### Jon Stewart and the Squirrel Meme Controversy

- **Episode:** [331: Ricin Beans](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/331-ricin-beans.md)
- **Published:** 2011-08-18
- **Time:** 44:44–48:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/331-ricin-beans/chapter/jon-stewart-and-the-squirrel-meme-controversy.md

The Daily Show with Jon Stewart is accused of stealing the "Squirrel" meme, which was originally used on No Agenda to highlight media distractions during terrorist alerts. Stewart used the gag on a Monday broadcast to describe media coverage of Rick Perry and Michelle Bachmann. The hosts suggest that Stewart's writers may be listeners and call for a proper attribution or a show plug in exchange for the material.

Keywords: [jon stewart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jon-stewart.md), [the daily show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-daily-show.md), [squirrel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/squirrel.md), [rick perry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rick-perry.md), [comedy central](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comedy-central.md)

### Jon Stewart and Michael Steele on Republican Candidates

- **Episode:** [331: Ricin Beans](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/331-ricin-beans.md)
- **Published:** 2011-08-18
- **Time:** 1:46:29–1:50:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/331-ricin-beans/chapter/jon-stewart-and-michael-steele-on-republican-candidates.md

Jon Stewart's interview with former RNC Chairman Michael Steele notably avoided mentioning Ron Paul, despite Stewart's previous segment criticizing the media for doing the exact same thing. The hosts suggest that a "memo" may have come down from Viacom or Comedy Central leadership to drop the Ron Paul narrative. This shift is presented as evidence that even satirical news programs are compromised by corporate interests and advertisers.

Keywords: [jon stewart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jon-stewart.md), [michael steele](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-steele.md), [ron paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-paul.md), [viacom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viacom.md), [comedy central](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comedy-central.md)

### Jon Stewart, Daily Show Energy Independence Montage

- **Episode:** [209: Escrow Schmeshcrow](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/209-escrow-schmeshcrow.md)
- **Published:** 2010-06-17
- **Time:** 9:01–11:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/209-escrow-schmeshcrow/chapter/jon-stewart-daily-show-energy-independence-montage.md

Jon Stewart and The Daily Show are praised for a research-heavy segment featuring a montage of U.S. presidents from Richard Nixon to Barack Obama promising to end dependence on foreign oil. The hosts note that Stewart has regained his comedic form now that President Obama has become a viable target for political satire.

Keywords: [jon stewart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jon-stewart.md), [the daily show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-daily-show.md), [energy independence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy-independence.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [comedy central](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comedy-central.md)

### John Hodgman, Emmy Awards Production Values

- **Episode:** [135: Google Wave Invite](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/135-google-wave-invite.md)
- **Published:** 2009-10-01
- **Time:** 9:29–11:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/135-google-wave-invite/chapter/john-hodgman-emmy-awards-production-values.md

The production values of the Emmy telecast are reviewed, focusing on the snarky voiceover commentary provided by John Hodgman. This style of "lewd commentary" is compared to a past PC Computing MVP awards event hosted by Jim Seymour and a co-host that nearly resulted in their termination.

Keywords: john hodgman, [comedy central](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comedy-central.md), [apple macintosh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple-macintosh.md), [emmy awards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emmy-awards.md), [pc computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pc-computing.md)

---

This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. Every public page on this site has one: add `.md` to its URL, or request it with `Accept: text/markdown`.

- [Site index for agents (llms.txt)](https://search.noagendashow.net/llms.txt)
- [Home](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- [Search transcripts](https://search.noagendashow.net/search.md)
- [All episodes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episodes.md)
- [Topics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topics.md)
- [People](https://search.noagendashow.net/people.md)