The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

In an era that can feel like a tinderbox, Jon is joined by Tony Gilroy, creator of "Andor" and Oscar nominee, and Mike Duncan, bestselling author and creator of the "History of Rome" and "Revolutions" podcasts. Together, they examine what draws ordinary people into extraordinary historical moments, explore the catalysts that spark revolutions, and consider how both fictional narratives and historical analysis illuminate our present. This podcast episode is brought to you by: SURFSHARK - Go to https://surfshark.com/stewart and use code stewart at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! GROUND NEWS - Go to https://groundnews.com/stewart to see how any news story is being framed by news outlets around the world and across the political spectrum. Use my link to get 40% off unlimited access with the Vantage Subscription. Follow The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart on social media for more:  > YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@weeklyshowpodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@weeklyshowpodcast] > Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weeklyshowpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/weeklyshowpodcast]> TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@weeklyshowpodcast [https://tiktok.com/@weeklyshowpodcast]  > X: https://x.com/weeklyshowpod [https://x.com/weeklyshowpod]   > BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/theweeklyshowpodcast.com [https://bsky.app/profile/theweeklyshowpodcast.com] Host/Executive Producer – Jon Stewart Executive Producer – James Dixon Executive Producer – Chris McShane Executive Producer – Caity Gray Lead Producer – Lauren Walker Producer – Brittany Mehmedovic  Video Editor & Engineer – Rob Vitolo Audio Editor & Engineer – Nicole Boyce Researcher & Associate Producer – Gillian Spear Music by Hansdle Hsu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

With the US now directly engaged in the Israel-Iran conflict, Jon is joined by Maziar Bahari, publisher of iranwire.com [http://iranwire.com/] and author of “Then They Came for Me,” a memoir that served as the basis for Jon’s 2014 film “Rosewater.” Together, they explore the reality of life under Iran's current government, discuss the complex challenges of regime change both in Iran and elsewhere, and consider what ordinary Iranians actually want: peace and the freedom to live their lives. This podcast episode is brought to you by: MINT MOBILE - New customers get 3 months of unlimited wireless for just $15 a month at https://mintmobile.com/tws [https://mintmobile.com/tws] INDEED - Speed up your hiring with Indeed. Got to https://indeed.com/weekly [https://indeed.com/weekly] to get a $75 sponsored job credit. Follow The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart on social media for more:  > YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@weeklyshowpodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@weeklyshowpodcast] > Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weeklyshowpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/weeklyshowpodcast]> TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@weeklyshowpodcast [https://tiktok.com/@weeklyshowpodcast]  > X: https://x.com/weeklyshowpod [https://x.com/weeklyshowpod]   > BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/theweeklyshowpodcast.com [https://bsky.app/profile/theweeklyshowpodcast.com] Host/Executive Producer – Jon Stewart Executive Producer – James Dixon Executive Producer – Chris McShane Executive Producer – Caity Gray Lead Producer – Lauren Walker Producer – Brittany Mehmedovic  Video Editor & Engineer – Rob Vitolo Audio Editor & Engineer – Nicole Boyce Researcher & Associate Producer – Gillian Spear Music by Hansdle Hsu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Amid growing fears about where the Israel-Iran conflict leads, Jon is joined by Ben Rhodes, co-host of "Pod Save the World" and former Deputy National Security Advisor, and Christiane Amanpour, CNN's Chief International Anchor and host of "Christiane and The Ex Files with Jamie Rubin." Together, they trace the complex history that brought us to this moment, examine Trump's response to the escalation, and explore why achieving peace remains far more challenging than waging war. This podcast episode is brought to you by: GROUND NEWS - Go to https://groundnews.com/stewart [https://groundnews.com/stewart] to see how any news story is being framed by news outlets around the world and across the political spectrum. Use the link to get 40% off unlimited access with the Vantage Subscription. Follow The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart on social media for more:  > YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@weeklyshowpodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@weeklyshowpodcast] > Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weeklyshowpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/weeklyshowpodcast]> TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@weeklyshowpodcast [https://tiktok.com/@weeklyshowpodcast]  > X: https://x.com/weeklyshowpod [https://x.com/weeklyshowpod]   > BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/theweeklyshowpodcast.com [https://bsky.app/profile/theweeklyshowpodcast.com] Host/Executive Producer – Jon Stewart Executive Producer – James Dixon Executive Producer – Chris McShane Executive Producer – Caity Gray Lead Producer – Lauren Walker Producer – Brittany Mehmedovic  Video Editor & Engineer – Rob Vitolo Audio Editor & Engineer – Nicole Boyce Researcher & Associate Producer – Gillian Spear Music by Hansdle Hsu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

This week, with the military deployed to LA and readying to parade in DC, Jon is joined by Jill Lepore, Professor of History and Law at Harvard University, and Kevin M. Kruse, Professor of History at Princeton University. Together, they consider what history reveals about moments when presidential power tests democratic limits, and discuss ways that institutions might resist. Plus, hear new insights on the Trump vs Musk quarrel, as well as surprising parallels between Jurassic Park and Trump’s first 100 days. This podcast episode is brought to you by: GROUND NEWS - Go to https://groundnews.com/stewart [https://groundnews.com/stewart] to see how any news story is being framed by news outlets around the world and across the political spectrum. Use the link to get 40% off unlimited access with the Vantage Subscription. Follow The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart on social media for more:  > YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@weeklyshowpodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@weeklyshowpodcast] > Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weeklyshowpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/weeklyshowpodcast]> TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@weeklyshowpodcast [https://tiktok.com/@weeklyshowpodcast]  > X: https://x.com/weeklyshowpod [https://x.com/weeklyshowpod]   > BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/theweeklyshowpodcast.com [https://bsky.app/profile/theweeklyshowpodcast.com] Host/Executive Producer – Jon Stewart Executive Producer – James Dixon Executive Producer – Chris McShane Executive Producer – Caity Gray Lead Producer – Lauren Walker Producer – Brittany Mehmedovic  Video Editor & Engineer – Rob Vitolo Audio Editor & Engineer – Nicole Boyce Researcher & Associate Producer – Gillian Spear Music by Hansdle Hsu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

With the Trump administration generating headlines at breakneck speed, Jon is joined by CNN's Kaitlan Collins, anchor of "The Source with Kaitlan Collins" and Chief White House Correspondent. Together, they examine how to cut through the noise and ask the right questions, discuss the ins and outs of covering the White House, and explore what goes into producing effective journalism in an era of information overload. Plus, learn all about “Floribama” and what journalists could stand to learn from John Mulaney fighting three 14-year-olds. This podcast is brought to you by: Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code stewart at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/stewart [https://incogni.com/stewart] Follow The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart on social media for more:  > YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@weeklyshowpodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@weeklyshowpodcast] > Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weeklyshowpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/weeklyshowpodcast]> TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@weeklyshowpodcast [https://tiktok.com/@weeklyshowpodcast]  > X: https://x.com/weeklyshowpod [https://x.com/weeklyshowpod]   > BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/theweeklyshowpodcast.com [https://bsky.app/profile/theweeklyshowpodcast.com] Host/Executive Producer – Jon Stewart Executive Producer – James Dixon Executive Producer – Chris McShane Executive Producer – Caity Gray Lead Producer – Lauren Walker Producer – Brittany Mehmedovic  Video Editor & Engineer – Rob Vitolo Audio Editor & Engineer – Nicole Boyce Researcher & Associate Producer – Gillian Spear Music by Hansdle Hsu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]