The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
Comedy Central
SummaryIn The Weekly Show, Jon Stewart brings his signature blend of incisive wit and genuine curiosity to the most pressing issues defining our era. Rather than settling for surface-level headlines, Stewart engages in deep-dive conversations with leading experts, historians, and journalists to pull back the curtain on the systems that shape our world. From the intricate web of the global semiconductor industry and the rise of a new tech oligarchy to the historical myths currently fueling American polarization, the show tackles complex topics with intellectual rigor and a refusal to settle for easy answers. The podcast serves as a vital forum for exploring the intersection of power, policy, and human experience. Whether he is dissecting the geopolitical ripples of the World Cup or navigating the existential anxieties surrounding climate change and artificial intelligence, Stewart manages to find the humanity in the chaos. Each episode is designed to move past the noise of the daily news cycle, inviting listeners to consider the broader context of our institutions, the integrity of our public servants, and the shifting landscape of democracy. It is a space for thoughtful, often uncomfortable, but always necessary dialogue, where the primary goal is to foster a deeper understanding of the forces at play in our society. If you are looking to peel back the layers of current events and explore the big picture, this is where the conversation lives.
Updated Jul 8, 2026
Episodes
Jack Smith and Brian Driscoll on the Weaponization of Justice
Former public servants discuss the systemic erosion of the rule of law and the chilling impact of political targeting.
The Messy, Beautiful World Cup with Roger Bennett and Tariq Panja
Roger Bennett and Tariq Panja join to discuss the messy, beautiful, and unifying power of the global World Cup frenzy.
America 250: History vs. Mythology with Annette Gordon-Reed and David Blight
Historians Annette Gordon-Reed and David Blight examine how competing political narratives shape our national identity.
Elon Musk and America's Tech Oligarchy with Quinn Slobodian
Muskism explains how Silicon Valley titans are seizing power and bypassing democracy to control our future.
The Iran War and Our Energy Future with David Wallace-Wells
David Wallace-Wells joins to discuss how the war in Iran and the rise of AI expose deep fractures in global stability.
America, China, and the Tech Cold War with Chris Miller
Taiwan controls the critical semiconductor manufacturing that powers AI and fuels the global tech cold war with China.
The Real Election Threat with Casey Newton and Renée DiResta
Silicon Valley Goes to War
At War in the Middle East, Again with Christiane Amanpour and Amb. Wendy Sherman
The State of Things with Ali Velshi
The Wealth of Wall Street with Oren Cass
The Irrational Economy with Richard Thaler
The ICE Age of Surveillance and Enforcement
Trump’s New World Disorder with Adam Tooze and Ivan Krastev
Trump’s New World Disorder with Adam Tooze and Ivan Krastev
Trump’s Domination Politics, at Home and Abroad with Fareed Zakaria
Wrapping 2025 with Jon Favreau and Tim Miller
American “Heritage” vs. American History
Govs.-Elect Sherrill & Spanberger: From the Hill to the State House
From FTC to NYC with Lina Khan
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