On Mondays, Jon Stewart hosts The Daily Show, but on Wednesdays, he's back in your ears with The Weekly Show -- a podcast featuring in-depth conversations with a range of special guests. From experts and advocates, to stakeholders and thought leaders, we discuss the challenges, changes, and ideas that are shaping our world.
Jon Stewart interviews labor economist Kathryn Anne Edwards to examine the structural failures of the American economy that have left workers behind despite rising costs of living. The episode frames the conversation around a central thesis: decades of policy choices and corporate practices have systematically…
Worth it if you want a data-informed deep dive into wage stagnation and economic inequality from a labor economist, and don't mind mixing serious policy discussion with Jon Stewart's lighter commentary.
Jon Stewart hosts Josh Turek, a four-time Paralympian running for U.S. Senate in Iowa, to discuss his campaign and the concept of "prairie populism" as Democrats attempt to flip red seats blue ahead of the November election. The conversation centers on how Iowa voters are responding to Trump, Turek's strategy for…
Worth it if you're interested in Iowa politics, Democratic campaign strategy, or want to hear from a Paralympian-turned-Senate candidate discussing cross-party coalition-building.
Jon Stewart sits down with Pedro Sánchez, Prime Minister of Spain, during the UN General Assembly in New York. The conversation centers on three main themes: the future of multilateralism in an increasingly fragmented world, the challenges of governing from the left while far-right movements gain ground globally, and…
Worth it if you're interested in international politics, multilateralism, and how center-left governments navigate the global rise of populism, and don't mind a serious tone with occasional comedic asides.
Jon Stewart hosts Lindsay Owens, President and CEO of the Groundwork Collaborative and author of 'Gouged: The End of a Fair Price—and What That Means for Your Wallet,' to discuss corporate price manipulation and inflation. The episode explores how companies use collusion, new technologies, and data tracking to…
Worth it if you're interested in economics, corporate accountability, and how inflation affects consumer prices, and you enjoy Jon Stewart's conversational interview style.
