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Jon Stewart covers pre-Election Day news, including Haley Stevens's endorsement of Mike Rogers (who she previously called a "nightmare"), the media's poll addiction, and a warning against overconfidence in a 2026 blue wave. Ronny Chieng handles the extremes voters are willing to ...  Show more

Republicans mourn the midterm results with some light criticism of Trump, JD Vance blames the Iran War for the blue wave, New York elects potty-mouthed Republican Anthony Constantino, who wants Trump to free Diddy, and Jordan Klepper wonders if the president's beam will be strong ...  Show more

The superstar comedian reveals how he writes his material and the simple lesson that led him from from open mic nights to selling out Madison Square Garden. He also opens up about the time he hired his dad to give Robert De Niro acting lessons, the distinct difference between Ita ...  Show more

In this special edition of "Behind The Table," our warm-up comedian Regina DeCicco asks the co-hosts audience questions live during commercial breaks. Hear them give advice on everything from finding yourself after a break up, dealing with intrusive in-laws, what they would tell ...  Show more

Comedians Neal Brennan, Jamaal Bowman and Aida Rodriguez debate the week’s top stories with Charlamagne Tha God. Plus, D.L Hughley stops by! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices