A new open-carry gun law goes into effect in Texas, Fox News spends New Year's Eve with the GOP presidential candidates, and David Cross discusses his show Todd Margaret
Peterson, David J. (2015). The Art of Language Invention: From Horse-Lords to Dark Elves, the Words Behind World-Building. Penguin Publishing. ISBN978-0-1431-2646-1.
President Obama takes executive action on gun regulation, Hasan Minhaj examines the secondary sneaker market, and David J. Peterson discusses The Art of Language Invention.
Donald Trump questions Ted Cruz's presidential eligibility, Jessica Williams breaks down a campaign ad on immigration, and Dalia Mogahed discusses Islamic stereotypes.
Bernie Sanders closes in on Hillary Clinton in the polls, Al Madrigal examines an Apache tribe's fight for land in Arizona, and Greg Gutfeld discusses How to Be Right'.
President Obama delivers his last State of the Union, Rand Paul appears in his own GOP debate, and Tavis Smiley discusses The Covenant with Black America - Ten Years Later.
The Republicans and Democrats have debates in South Carolina. Jessica Williams fact-checks both the debates. Moira Demos & Laura Ricciardi discuss Making a Murderer and future of the series.
Sarah Palin has a memorable endorsement speech for Donald Trump. Hasan Minhaj proposes investing in guns, Lego and Lego guns. Gael Garćia Bernal talks about his award-winning show Mozart in the Jungle and upcoming film Desierto.
Vladimir Putin is accused of approving an assassination, Jessica Williams examines a New York town's questionable seal, and Marlon Wayans discusses Fifty Shades of Black.
Carly Fiorina turns a preschool trip into a pro-life rally, Ronny Chieng meets a gay couple living as a father and a son, and Gad Elmaleh chats about his first U.S. comedy tour.
ISIS suffers financial problems, Martin O'Malley and Hillary Clinton answer awkward questions at a CNN town hall, and DeRay Mckesson discusses the Black Lives Matter movement.
Donald Trump drops out of a GOP debate, two undercover anti-Planned Parenthood investigators are indicted, and Jerry Seinfeld chats about Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.
Trevor discusses accuracy of political pundits in predicting results of Iowa caucuses. As a part of Black History Month, Roy Wood Jr. examines racism in porn industry with Lisa Ann. Hannibal Buress talks about his upcoming Netflix comedy show Hannibal Buress: Comedy Camisado.
The Republican field narrows. Rick Santorum endorses Marco Rubio, Ronny Chieng examines a questionable NBA promotion, and Lilly Singh discusses A Trip to Unicorn Island.
Donald Trump lashes out at Ted Cruz, Jessica Williams examines the Democrats' gender divide, and The Suffers perform songs from their self-titled debut album.
Iowa lawmakers propose a bill that could allow kids under 14 to shoot handguns, Kristen Schaal examines female body acceptance, and Neal Brennan discusses 3 Mics.
The Best F#@king News Team reveals Trevor's feelings about Donald Trump, Hasan Minhaj weighs in on Marco Rubio's primary strategy, and Chrissy Teigen chats about Cravings.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visits the U.S., Ronny Chieng examines the Tri-Faith Initiative in Nebraska, and Padma Lakshmi discusses Love, Loss, and What We Ate.
Hillary Clinton accidentally revives a Benghazi conversation, The Best F#@king News Team provides a service for Donald Trump supporters, and Joe Nocera discusses Indentured.
Donald Trump predicts rioting if he doesn't win the Republican nomination, Adam Lowitt examines anti-Semitism in politics, and Brian Fallon performs songs from his album Painkillers.
Trevor examines how the GOP ended up with Donald Trump, and Senator Lindsey Graham shoots pool and explains why he begrudgingly endorsed presidential hopeful Ted Cruz.
The U.S. women's soccer team calls for pay equal to their male counterparts, Trevor examines Donald Trump's sexist past, and Jerrod Carmichael discusses The Carmichael Show.
Williams, Juan (5 April 2016). We the People: The Modern-Day Figures Who Have Reshaped and Affirmed the Founding Fathers' Vision of America. Crown. ISBN978-0-3079-5206-6.
Michelle Wolf unpacks the role of candidates' wives on the campaign trail, the winner of Third Month Mania is revealed, and Juan Williams discusses his book We the People.
Former House SpeakerDennis Hastert is indicted on banking charges, Trevor examines Donald Trump's failed line of health products, and Ken Jeong discusses Dr. Ken.
Jordan Klepper demonstrates the problem with primary delegates, Ted Cruz tries to appear likable at a CNN town hall, and W. Kamau Bell discusses United Shades of America.
A Muslim man is kicked off a Southwest flight for speaking Arabic, Desi Lydic teaches Ted Cruz about "New York values," and Ellie Kemper discusses Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.
Coppins, Mckay (December 2015). The Wilderness: Deep Inside the Republican Party's Combative, Contentious, Chaotic Quest to Take Back the White House. Little, Brown. ISBN978-0-3163-2741-1.
John Boehner rips into fellow Republican Ted Cruz, Black Trump (Roy Wood, Jr.) debuts his rap video, and Ricky Gervais chats about his movie "Special Correspondents".
Donald Trump surrounds himself with unusual supporters, Ronny Chieng investigates contested conventions, and Trevor chats with "Game of Thrones" star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau.
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Josh King
King, Josh (26 April 2016). Off Script: An Advance Man's Guide to White House Stagecraft, Campaign Spectacle, and Political Suicide. Macmillan. ISBN978-1-1372-8006-0.
Donald Trump becomes the presumptive GOP nominee, Hasan Minhaj investigates professional soccer's gender wage gap, and Bethany Cosentino fights sexism in the music industry.
Donald Trump panders to Hispanic voters, Ronny Chieng reports on America's rising selfie obsession, and The Heavy performs songs from their album "Hurt & the Merciless".
The GOP comes to terms with Donald Trump's imminent presidential nomination, Desi Lydic weighs in on modern motherhood, and Sherman Alexie discusses his book "Thunder Boy Jr."
The federal government files a lawsuit against North Carolina's transphobic bill, Michelle Wolf imagines a Donald Trump presidency, and Joe Morton discusses "Turn Me Loose."
Queen Elizabeth II calls out Chinese officials for being rude, Bernie Sanders wins the West Virginia Democratic primary, and Nate Silver discusses the presidential election.
Donald Trump refuses to release his tax returns (#WeakDonald), Latino immigrants fast-track their paths to citizenship ahead of the election, and B.J. Novak discusses The List App.
Donald Trump is caught posing as his own fake publicist, Eliza Cossio examines the GOP's chance of winning the Latino vote, and Anthony Anderson discusses "Black-ish".
President Obama calls for trans-friendly bathrooms in schools, Bernie Sanders fans contend with the Democratic Party, and Arianna Huffington discusses "The Sleep Revolution".
Donald Trump helps Chris Christie pay off the debt from his failed presidential run, the TSA tries to recruit new employees, and Rose Byrne discusses "X-Men: Apocalypse".
The NRA endorses presidential hopeful Donald Trump, Desi Lydic speaks to gun owners about firearm safety, and Katie Couric discusses her documentary "Under the Gun".
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Corey Pegues
Pegues, Corey (24 May 2016). Once a Cop: The Street, the Law, Two Worlds, One Man. Simon and Schuster. ISBN978-1-5011-1049-8.
Brazil faces political turmoil as it prepares for the Olympics, Donald Trump ties Hillary Clinton to a discredited conspiracy theory, and Corey Pegues discusses "Once a Cop".
President Obama visits Vietnam. First time Donald Trump beats Hillary Clinton in national polls: discussion with Michelle Wolf. Trump's trouble with women voters. Politico's Chief White House Correspondent, Mike Allen, discusses the presidential race.
Trevor discusses the mass shooting in Orlando, FL, Jordan Klepper learns about a GOP delegation dispute in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and James Carville discusses Politicon.
It's Not Over: Getting Beyond Tolerance, Defeating Homophobia, and Winning True Equality. ISBN978-1-4945-6313-4., Huang, Eddie (2016). Double Cup Love: On the Trail of Family, Food, and Broken Hearts in China. Spiegel & Grau. ISBN978-0-8129-9546-6.
Michaelangelo Signorile, Editor-at-Large for The Huffington Post, discusses the impact of the Orlando shooting on the gay community. Chef Eddie Huang discusses growing up in Orlando and gun culture.
Jordan Klepper and Desi Lydic discuss white voters, Roy Wood Jr. examines Alabama's scandal-plagued government, and Roland Emmerich talks about "Independence Day: Resurgence".
Senate Democrats push for gun control in a 15-hour filibuster, Trevor examines Australia's declining species, and Miss USA Deshauna Barber discusses PTSD aid for veterans.
Congressman Jim Himes (D-Conn) explains the gun control debate in the House. British singer/songwriter Jack Garratt performs "Worry" and "Weathered" from his album Phase.
Smiley, Tavis; Ritz, David (21 June 2016). Before You Judge Me: The Triumph and Tragedy of Michael Jackson's Last Days. Little, Brown. ISBN978-0-3162-5909-5.
Roy Wood Jr. and Jordan Klepper demonstrate why Congress can't pass gun control legislation, a heat wave hits the Southwest, and Tavis Smiley discusses "Before You Judge Me".
House Democrats stage a sit-in protest to call for gun control legislation, Michelle Wolf dissects the Second Amendment, and Macklemore discusses opioid addiction.
The Supreme Court strikes down restrictive abortion regulations in Texas, Jordan Klepper reports on Illinois's budget impasse, and Calvin Trillin discusses "Jackson, 1964".
The U.K. hunts for a new prime minister following the Brexit vote, Jessica Williams says goodbye to The Daily Show, and Chuck Klosterman discusses "But What If We're Wrong?"
The FBI announces that Hillary Clinton won't be indicted over an email scandal, Donald Trump tweets an anti-Semitic image, and Jim Gaffigan discusses The Jim Gaffigan Show.
Hillary Clinton's past remarks about her email investigation prove to be untrue, Donald Trump praises Saddam Hussein for killing Iraqi citizens with poison gas,[93] and Terry McMillan discusses "I Almost Forgot About You".
Trevor reacts to the police shootings of two black men, Gretchen Carlson sues Fox News CEO Roger Ailes for sexual harassment, and Julia Stiles discusses "Jason Bourne".
"Democalypse 2016: The Road to 'The Road'" Trevor takes a look back at the bizarre and unprecedented primary season that led to Donald Trump's emergence as the GOP nominee.
"Submission Accomplished - Night One - An Unbelievably Classy And Tremendous And Huge And Good Convention" To kick off The Daily Show's Republican National Convention coverage, Trevor breaks down the first day of speeches, and Michael Steele discusses Donald Trump's GOP nomination.
"Submission Accomplished - Night Two - Last Chance To Say Something, Paul Ryan" From the RNC in Cleveland, Chris Christie leads anti-Hillary Clinton chants, Jordan Klepper examines Donald Trump's faith, and Christiane Amanpour discusses political unity.
"Submission Accomplished - Night Three - Holy Balls, It's Really Happening" Live from the RNC in Cleveland, Donald Trump accepts the presidential nomination, Rosie O'Donnell looks back at the mogul's life, and Alex Wagner discusses the election.
"Submission Accomplished - Night Four - The Party's Over" On The Daily Show's final night of RNC coverage, The Best F#@king News Team reacts to Donald Trump's nomination, fact-checks the speeches and prepares for possible deportation.
"Democalypse 2016: What To Expect When You're Expectant" To kick off the Democratic National Convention, Trevor revisits a primary process that pitted Hillary Clinton against Bernie Sanders.
"Let's Not Get Crazy - Night One - A Bold New Same" Kicking off The Daily Show's Democratic National Convention coverage, The Best F#@king News Team examines a DNC email leak, and John Podesta discusses Hillary Clinton's run.
"Let's Not Get Crazy - Night Two - Every Minority The Cameras Could Find" From the DNC in Philadelphia, Desi Lydic unpacks Hillary Clinton's nomination, Donald Trump asks Russia to hack the U.S.,[103] and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand discusses paid leave.
"Let's Not Get Crazy - Night Three - Goldman Sachs Presents The Hillary Acceptance Speech" As the DNC wraps up in Philadelphia, Hillary Clinton accepts the Democratic nomination for president, and Mark Leibovich discusses the high-stakes election.
"Let's Not Get Crazy - Night Four - Can We Please Just Vote Now?" On The Daily Show's final night at the DNC in Philadelphia, The Best F#@king News Team reviews the week's speeches, and Cory Booker discusses Hillary Clinton's campaign.
"2016 Daily Show Summer Games" Donald Trump accuses Democrats of rigging the election, and Representative John Lewis talks about participating in the civil rights movement in his book "March: Book Three."
"2016 Daily Show Summer Games" Congress battles over Zika funding amid U.S. outbreaks, Desi Lydic fact-checks Donald Trump's economic speech, and Riki Lindhome and Natasha Leggero discuss Another Period.
"2016 Daily Show Summer Games" Donald Trump calls on Second Amendment supporters to thwart Hillary Clinton, and Mychal Denzel Smith discusses "Invisible Man, Got the Whole World Watching."
"2016 Daily Show Summer Games" Donald Trump claims Barack Obama founded ISIS, Trevor suggests ways to prevent police from shooting unarmed citizens, and Mike Birbiglia discusses "Don't Think Twice."
"2016 Daily Show Summer Games" Donald Trump's surrogates defend his claims that President Obama founded ISIS, Ronny Chieng examines the Trump Organization, and Daniel Radcliffe discusses "Imperium."
"2016 Daily Show Summer Games" Desi Lydic fact-checks Donald Trump's counter-terrorism speech, Yaa Gyasi discusses her book "Homegoing," and Sharlto Copley talks about his movie "The Hollars."
"2016 Daily Show Summer Games" Donald Trump calls for more cops in black communities, Trevor examines police profiling, and LeBron James discusses the LeBron James Family Foundation and "Cleveland Hustles."
"2016 Daily Show Summer Games" The Best F#@king News Team examines third-party candidates, Jordan Klepper puts Donald Trump fans to the test, and Emily King performs songs from her album "The Switch."
China snubs President Obama at the G20 Summit, Roy Wood Jr. weighs in on Donald Trump's attempt to woo black voters, and Jeff Ross discusses his special "Jeff Ross Roasts Cops".
Trevor breaks down Congress's inaction on Zika funding, Hasan Minhaj (Hasan Mi-jobs) details the latest features on the iPhone 7, and Ava DuVernay discusses "Queen Sugar".
A Missouri law may lift training requirements for gun owners, Roy Wood Jr. reports on a college protest that fights firearms with dildos, and Hannah Hart discusses Dirty 30.
Trevor examines the police shooting of Terence Crutcher, Wells Fargo scams millions of customers and Wendy Williams chats about hosting "The Wendy Williams Show".
"Debate Night 2016: 2 Podiums 2 Furious" Live after the debate, Trevor covers the first debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, Jordan Klepper learns about political fact-checking, and Alicia Menendez discusses debate moderation.
Goldrick-Rab, Sara (13 September 2016). Paying The Price: College Costs, Financial Aid, and the Betrayal of the American Dream. University of Chicago Press. ISBN978-0-2264-0434-9.
Donald Trump blames his poor debate performance on his microphone, Desi Lydic fact-checks the first presidential debate, and Sara Goldrick-Rab discusses "Paying the Price".
Donald Trump defends attacks he made on a former Miss Universe's weight, Trevor looks back at Trump's history of sexism, and Reid Hoffman discusses the presidential election and "Trumped Up Cards".
Trevor examines the legacy of stop-and-frisk, Roy Wood Jr. and Jordan Klepper test North Carolina's anti-LGBT law, and Blood Orange performs songs from "Freetown Sound."
"2016 Vice Presidential Debate: Two Men Enter, No One Cares" Live after the debate, Trevor recaps the vice presidential debate between Mike Pence and Tim Kaine, Hasan Minhaj honors Joe Biden, and Ezra Klein discusses the 2016 election.
The media creates scandals by taking remarks by Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump out of context, Lewis Black urges millennials to vote, and Mark Duplass discusses "Blue Jay".
Donald Trump brags about groping women in a 2005 video, Trevor likens Trump to an African dictator, and Xavier Becerra discusses Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign.
Desi Lydic fact-checks 2016's second presidential debate, Michelle Wolf examines Donald Trump's sexual assault scandal, and Charlamagne Tha God discusses "The Breakfast Club."
Multiple women accuse Donald Trump of sexual assault, Ana Navarro discusses growing tensions within the GOP, and Jidenna performs songs from his album "Long Live the Chief".
"Debate Night 2016: Let's Get Ready to Ramble" In this live episode, after the third and final U.S. presidential debate, Trevor Noah unpacks Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump's final presidential debate, Roy Wood Jr. grills apathetic black voters, and Matt Taibbi talks Democalypse 2016 and the future of American politics.
Donald Trump threatens to challenge the results of the 2016 election, Roy Wood Jr. examines the struggles black journalists face, and Mike Colter discusses "Luke Cage".
Trevor examines the online media's partisan divide, John Della Volpe talks about polling millennial voters, and Phil Collins chats about his memoir "Not Dead Yet".
"October 31, 2020" In this Halloween special, Trevor returns to the post-apocalyptic Daily Show studio in 2020, after four years of a Trump presidency. We get to see what happened to CNN, John Oliver and Chris Hardwick, after Trump's anti-media policies took place. The show also gives us a look into the Trump News Network (with Larry King), BBC News report of the wall, his anti-bullying policies, the new national anthem, and see how The Best F#@king News Team (Roy Wood Jr., Jordan Klepper, Ronny Chieng, Desi Lydic & Hasan Minhaj) is doing. In the third act, Trevor is visited by Jeff Ross, who is not doing well after working under Trump as 'Secretary of Offence'.
Roy Wood Jr. was there to witness The Chicago Cub win, Trevor checks in on key Senate races in Illinois and North Carolina, Donald Trump's juvenile speechwriter is revealed, and Common discusses the racial injustices that inspired his album "Black America Again" and working with Ava DuVernay on the Netflix documentary "13th".
The FBI concludes a probe into Hillary Clinton's emails just ahead of the 2016 election, Trevor urges viewers to vote, and Jonathan Capehart discusses his "Cape Up" podcast.
Election Night Democalypse 2016: The Series Finale of America
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"Election Night 2016: No. No, Please. No. - Oh God, No!! - Noooooooo!!!!!!" The Daily Show goes live on election night 2016 to give a final report on Democalypse 2016 by Trevor Noah & The Best F#@king News Team. The episode consists of live senate & presidential race updates, Trevor articulating concern for the close race, Ronny Chieng wondering why the results are taking so long, Jordan Klepper finding common ground between Clinton-Trump supporters, an interview with Ana Marie Cox, Douglas Brinkley & Keegan-Michael Key, and Desi Lydic asks Trump's poll-watchers what they plan to do on Election Day.
Lowery, Wesley (15 November 2016). They Can't Kill Us All: Ferguson, Baltimore, and a New Era in America's Racial Justice Movement. Little, Brown. ISBN978-0-3163-1250-9.
President-electTrump's transition team calls for a Muslim registry, Jordan Klepper & Trevor Noah discuss how to stand up for American Muslims, George Packer discusses The New Yorker, and Q-Tip of A Tribe Called Quest talks the group's reunion album, We Got it From Here...Thank You 4 Your Service.
"My President Was Black: A history of the first African American White House—and of what came next" article, The Atlantic Magazine (January/February 2017 issue)[175]