Natasha Hakimi Zapata / TruthdigAug 4, 2015
The Koch brothers have pledged to spend "over a billion dollars to buy the next election," so is anyone surprised to see Republican candidates groveling at the billionaires' feet? Certainly not the "Daily Show" host. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Natasha Hakimi Zapata / TruthdigJul 29, 2015
In a clip dedicated to President Obama's trip to Africa, the "Daily Show" host marvels at the fact that "across all the world's cultures, the two things we share seem to be music and Trump jokes." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Natasha Hakimi Zapata / TruthdigJul 23, 2015
In an inspired rant, the "Daily Show" host explains why climate change, consumerism, Ebola and other such concerns are far more pressing than whether Iran will become a nuclear power in 10 to 15 years, as some conservatives allege. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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Natasha Hakimi Zapata / TruthdigJul 22, 2015
President Obama discusses senioritis, the Iran deal, the media and ideas for social progress with Jon Stewart, and also makes an important decision regarding the "Daily Show" host. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Natasha Hakimi Zapata / TruthdigJul 1, 2015
After celebrating SCOTUS' momentous decisions on same-sex marriage, the Fair Housing Act and Obamacare, the "Daily Show" host has one more thing to say to the Supreme Court justices: "What the fuck?" Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Natasha Hakimi Zapata / TruthdigJun 30, 2015
After a momentous week for the Supreme Court and the nation, was it too much to ask that right-wingers refrain from spewing bigoted and misguided statements about the end of democracy? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Natasha Hakimi Zapata / TruthdigJun 24, 2015
After learning that Donald Trump hadn't filed his paperwork to officially begin his campaign as a presidential candidate, the comedian nearly abandons "The Daily Show" early. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Natasha Hakimi Zapata / TruthdigJun 23, 2015
"The first time the Confederate flag was 'used in a racist way' was the exact second they finished sewing the very first one," comedian John Oliver notes. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Natasha Hakimi Zapata / TruthdigJun 19, 2015
Beginning with an apology for his inability to deliver comic relief on Thursday in the wake of the church shooting in South Carolina, the "Daily Show" host gave a long speech about racial tensions in the United States and, above all, how frustrating it is that America won't do "jack shit" even in the face of vicious attacks from within. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJun 17, 2015
Stewart calls Trump's announcement that he is entering the race for the White House "over half an hour of the most beautifully ridiculous jibber-jabber ever to pour forth from the mouth of a batshit billionaire." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Natasha Hakimi Zapata / TruthdigJun 16, 2015
In two segments, "The Daily Show" summed up the controversy that's been keeping the 24-hour news cycle spiraling out of control these past few days. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Natasha Hakimi Zapata / TruthdigJun 9, 2015
"Daily Show" host Jon Stewart teams up with correspondent Jessica Williams to discuss recent events at a pool party in McKinney, Texas. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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