# The Daily Show on The No Agenda Show

The Daily Show comes up in 17 chapters across 17 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2010 to December 2024.

- **Chapters:** 17
- **Episodes:** 17
- **Discussed:** June 2010 – December 2024
- **Related topics:** [Jon Stewart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jon-stewart.md), [Comedy Central](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comedy-central.md), [Trevor Noah](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trevor-noah.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Hillary Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [Joe Biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [Apple Tv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple-tv.md), [Bill Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), [Charlottesville](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charlottesville.md), [Chelsea Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chelsea-clinton.md)

## Chapters 1–17 of 17

### Jon Stewart Critiques Democratic Hypocrisy on Rules

- **Episode:** [1718: On The Fritz](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1718-on-the-fritz.md)
- **Published:** 2024-12-05
- **Time:** 26:18–27:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1718-on-the-fritz/chapter/jon-stewart-critiques-democratic-hypocrisy-on-rules.md

Comedian Jon Stewart addressed the Hunter Biden pardon on "The Daily Show," highlighting the loss of the Democratic Party's "moral perch" regarding the rule of law. Stewart's recent segments have focused on the erosion of political norms and the strategic use of loopholes by both major parties.

Keywords: [jon stewart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jon-stewart.md), [the daily show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-daily-show.md), loopholes, norms, [political satire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-satire.md)

### Jon Stewart, Daily Show Return and Two-Sided Criticism

- **Episode:** [1634: Nukes in Space!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1634-nukes-in-space.md)
- **Published:** 2024-02-16
- **Time:** 10:52–14:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1634-nukes-in-space/chapter/jon-stewart-daily-show-return-and-two-sided-criticism.md

Jon Stewart returned to "The Daily Show" with a format reminiscent of his original tenure, drawing criticism from some viewers for his "two-sided" approach. Stewart targeted both Donald Trump and Joe Biden, leading to backlash from audiences who found his critiques of Biden's age and mental acuity unacceptable. The show's new logo acronym, TDS, is jokingly linked to "Trump Derangement Syndrome."

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### 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.

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### Kal Penn Biden Interview, Charlottesville Narrative

- **Episode:** [1539: Putinoids](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1539-putinoids.md)
- **Published:** 2023-03-19
- **Time:** 1:05:27–1:09:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1539-putinoids/chapter/kal-penn-biden-interview-charlottesville-narrative.md

President Joe Biden appeared on The Daily Show with guest host Kal Penn to discuss national unity and climate policy. During the interview, Biden repeated the claim that Donald Trump's comments regarding the Charlottesville protests were his primary motivation for running in 2020. The interview is criticized for its soft questioning and reliance on established political tropes.

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### Trevor Noah, The Daily Show, and National Monument Desecration

- **Episode:** [1422: Honk Honk](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1422-honk-honk.md)
- **Published:** 2022-02-03
- **Time:** 12:53–14:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1422-honk-honk/chapter/trevor-noah-the-daily-show-and-national-monument-desecration.md

Trevor Noah comments on the Ottawa protests, highlighting reports of protesters climbing on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and using racial slurs. The hosts criticize the quality of the writing on "The Daily Show" and suggest the program is failing to capture the nuance of the situation. They view the segment as an attempt to reinforce negative stereotypes about the protesters.

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### Daily Show Trump Rally Segment and Transcript Literacy

- **Episode:** [1200: Hell Mouth](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1200-hell-mouth.md)
- **Published:** 2019-12-20
- **Time:** 21:43–26:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1200-hell-mouth/chapter/daily-show-trump-rally-segment-and-transcript-literacy.md

A segment from The Daily Show featuring Trump supporters at a rally highlights the irony of protesters demanding people "read the transcript" without having read it themselves. The hosts discuss how both political parties rely on a lack of primary source reading among the general public.

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### Hillary Clinton Discusses Conspiracy Theories on Trevor Noah

- **Episode:** [1187: Predeceased](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1187-predeceased.md)
- **Published:** 2019-11-03
- **Time:** 47:07–51:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1187-predeceased/chapter/hillary-clinton-discusses-conspiracy-theories-on-trevor-noah.md

Hillary Clinton appeared on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, where she addressed right-wing conspiracy theories, including jokes about the death of Jeffrey Epstein. Chelsea Clinton joined the interview, discussing the "constant erosion of truth" regarding long-standing rumors about the Clinton family.

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### Donna Brazile Claims Russian Invasion of DNC

- **Episode:** [913: Toxic Chat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/913-toxic-chat.md)
- **Published:** 2017-03-19
- **Time:** 24:59–29:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/913-toxic-chat/chapter/donna-brazile-claims-russian-invasion-of-dnc.md

Former DNC acting chair Donna Brazile appeared on The Daily Show, describing the Russian hacking of the DNC as a military invasion. She claimed that hostile forces harassed donors and staff, though the hosts note a lack of supporting evidence for these specific claims of physical harassment. The segment highlights Brazile's admission regarding the leaking of town hall questions to the Hillary Clinton campaign.

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### 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.

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### Bill Clinton Discusses Hillary's Health on The Daily Show

- **Episode:** [861: Hate Crime Manager](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/861-hate-crime-manager.md)
- **Published:** 2016-09-18
- **Time:** 52:19–56:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/861-hate-crime-manager/chapter/bill-clinton-discusses-hillary-s-health-on-the-daily-show.md

Bill Clinton appeared on "The Daily Show" with Trevor Noah to discuss Hillary Clinton's health following her collapse at the September 11 memorial. Bill describes the incident as a result of dehydration and "walking pneumonia," while the hosts analyze his tone and the staged nature of the interview.

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### Trevor Noah, The Daily Show Volkswagen Comparison

- **Episode:** [840: Hemicycle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/840-hemicycle.md)
- **Published:** 2016-07-07
- **Time:** 9:55–12:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/840-hemicycle/chapter/trevor-noah-the-daily-show-volkswagen-comparison.md

Trevor Noah of The Daily Show compared Hillary Clinton to Volkswagen, suggesting that both marketed themselves as practical choices while hiding significant internal scandals. The hosts criticize Noah's comedic style and his perspective as a South African commenting on American politics.

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### 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.

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### 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.

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### 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.

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### Obama on The Daily Show, Jon Stewart Interview

- **Episode:** [454: Going Purple](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/454-going-purple.md)
- **Published:** 2012-10-21
- **Time:** 1:05:44–1:07:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/454-going-purple/chapter/obama-on-the-daily-show-jon-stewart-interview.md

President Obama appeared on *The Daily Show* with Jon Stewart, where he was questioned about the continuation of Bush-era warrantless wiretapping and the Patriot Act. Obama claimed his administration had built "legal structures and safeguards" around these programs. Stewart is criticized for failing to press the President on these issues, acting more as a "shill" for the administration than a critical journalist.

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### 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.

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### 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.

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