The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

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]

As Democrats seek to reestablish their credibility, Jon is joined by Crooked Media founders and "Pod Save America" hosts Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett. Together, they dissect the political and media environment that shields established leaders from accountability, debate how Democrats should position themselves during Trump's second term, and explore what qualities might help future Democratic candidates break through. This podcast is brought to you by: Smalls: For a limited time only, get 35% off plus an additional 50% off your first order when you head to Smalls.com [http://smalls.com/] and use code TWS. Fast Growing Trees: Get 15% off your first Fast Growing Trees purchase when you use the code WEEKLY at checkout. Visit fastgrowingtrees.com/ [http://fastgrowingtrees.com/]WEEKLY today. 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]

As concerns mount over presidential profiteering, Jon is joined by Susan Glasser, New Yorker staff writer and co-author of "The Divider: Trump in the White House, 2017-2021," and Eric Lipton, investigative reporter for The New York Times. Together, they explore the scope of Trump’s business entanglements, discuss the challenges of covering these ethical breaches, and examine the legal and historical precedents that laid the groundwork for Trump’s unprecedented abuses of power. This podcast 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 our 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]