The Messy, Beautiful World Cup with Roger Bennett and Tariq Panja

The Messy, Beautiful World Cup with Roger Bennett and Tariq Panja

With the World Cup in full swing, renowned former collegiate soccer player, Jon Stewart, is joined by Men in Blazers founder Roger Bennett and New York Times global sports correspondent Tariq Panja to explore the beautiful game's messiest and most magnificent moments. Together, they examine the political circumstances surrounding this tournament, explore what it means to host the world's most watched sporting event in this political moment, and celebrate the joy that players and fans bring to the game no matter what surrounds it. Plus, Jon answers listener questions about soccer “falls” and golf course hecklers! This episode is brought to you by: SHOPIFY - Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/TWS [https://shopify.com/TWS] BOLL + BRANCH - https://BollAndBranch.com/tws [https://bollandbranch.com/tws] AVOCADO GREEN MATTRESS - Go to https://AvocadoGreenMattress.com/ [https://avocadogreenmattress.com/]TWS [https://avocadogreenmattress.com/TWS] and check out their mattress and bedding sale! 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 Producer – Brittany Mehmedovic  Producer – Gillian Spear Video Editor & Engineer – Rob Vitolo Audio Editor & Engineer – Nicole Boyce Music by Hansdle Hsu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

America 250: History vs. Mythology with Annette Gordon-Reed and David Blight

As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, Jon is joined by Yale historian David Blight and Harvard historian Annette Gordon-Reed to examine the battle being waged over our national story. Together, they explore why origin stories matter to nations and individuals, discuss how a fuller understanding of American history challenges national myths, and consider how we can continue to aspire toward our founding ideals even as we reckon with our failures. Plus, Jon answers listener questions on Trump at 250, the Knicks, and Taco Bell, hopefully for the last time. This episode is brought to you by: GROUND NEWS - Go to https://groundnews.com/stewart [https://groundnews.com/stewart] to see all sides of every story. Subscribe for 40% off the Vantage Subscription only for a limited time through our link https://groundnews.com/stewart [https://groundnews.com/stewart] INCOGNI - They can’t harm you, if they can’t find you! Use code stewart at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/stewart [https://incogni.com/stewart] MAGIC SPOON - Get $5 off your next order at https://magicspoon.com/tws [https://magicspoon.com/tws] SHOPIFY - Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/TWS [https://shopify.com/TWS] 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 Producer – Brittany Mehmedovic  Producer – Gillian Spear Video Editor & Engineer – Rob Vitolo Audio Editor & Engineer – Nicole Boyce Music by Hansdle Hsu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Elon Musk and America's Tech Oligarchy with Quinn Slobodian

As Elon Musk stands to become the world's first trillionaire through the SpaceX IPO, Jon is joined by Quinn Slobodian, co-author of the new book "Muskism," to understand how we arrived at this moment of tech oligarchy. Together, they explore how Musk built a trillion-dollar empire on government money and then used that empire to capture the government itself, and discuss how we can renegotiate the balance of power between public interest and private wealth. Plus, Jon answers listener questions about Trump’s amazing and enthusiastic boo-cheers, CNN, and Taco Bell, yet again! This episode is brought to you by: BOMBAS - Head over to https://Bombas.com/WEEKLY [https://bombas.com/WEEKLY] and use code WEEKLY for 20% off your first purchase. GROUND NEWS - Go to https://groundnews.com/stewart [https://groundnews.com/stewart] to see all sides of every story. Subscribe for 40% off the Vantage Subscription only for a limited time through our link https://groundnews.com/stewart [https://groundnews.com/stewart]. MINT MOBILE - Shop plans at https://MintMobile.com/TWS [https://mintmobile.com/TWS]. SHOPIFY - Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/TWS [https://shopify.com/TWS]. 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 Producer – Brittany Mehmedovic  Producer – Gillian Spear Video Editor & Engineer – Rob Vitolo Audio Editor & Engineer – Nicole Boyce Music by Hansdle Hsu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

The Iran War and Our Energy Future with David Wallace-Wells

As the war with Iran disrupts global energy markets and accelerates a reckoning with fossil fuel dependence, Jon is joined by David Wallace-Wells, New York Times Opinion writer and author of the bestseller "The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming." Together, they explore the war's global and domestic fallout, discuss how this moment is forcing countries to reconsider their dependence on oil and American power, and consider whether we can build systems resilient enough to withstand compounding disruptions. Plus, Jon answers listener questions about some of his favorite podcast topics, Trump on Jeopardy!, and whether his kids actually like him. This episode is brought to you by: FAST GROWING TREES - Go to https://fastgrowingtrees.com/tws [https://fastgrowingtrees.com/tws] and use code TWS to get 20% off your first purchase. QUINCE - Head to https://Quince.com/TWS [https://quince.com/TWS] for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. SMALLS -  For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping, when you head to https://Smalls.com/TWS [https://smalls.com/TWS]. 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 Producer – Brittany Mehmedovic  Producer – Gillian Spear Video Editor & Engineer – Rob Vitolo Audio Editor & Engineer – Nicole Boyce Music by Hansdle Hsu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

America, China, and the Tech Cold War with Chris Miller

Following Trump's return from his summit in China, Jon is joined by Chris Miller, author of "Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology." Together, they explore the supply chain for semiconductors that runs through Taiwan, discuss how the trade war between the US and China is reshaping technology development and production, and consider what this competition reveals about the emerging world order. Plus, Jon has to choose between Nixon and Trump! This episode is brought to you by: GROUND NEWS - Go to https://groundnews.com/stewart [https://groundnews.com/stewart] to see all sides of every story. Subscribe for 40% off the Vantage Subscription only for a limited time through our link https://groundnews.com/stewart [https://groundnews.com/stewart] AVOCADO - Go to https://AvocadoGreenMattress.com/ [https://avocadogreenmattress.com/]TWS [https://avocadogreenmattress.com/TWS] and check out their mattress and bedding sale! SURFSHARK - Go to https://surfshark.com/jonstewart [https://surfshark.com/jonstewart] and use code jonstewart at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! UPWORK - Visit https://upwork.com/tws [https://upwork.com/tws] right now and post your job for free. 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  Producer – Gillian Spear Video Editor & Engineer – Rob Vitolo Audio Editor & Engineer – Nicole Boyce Music by Hansdle Hsu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]