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Jon Stewart shares his take on the chaotic aftermath of the midterm blue wave and the fractured GOP left in its wake. MAGA pundits blame Trump for the electoral carnage, Ross Douthat plays hardball with the president on “60 Minutes,” and Stephen Miller gets an unforeseen promotion to chief of staff (thanks to his calm, level-headed demeanor). Plus, Jordan Klepper chats with Jon live from the White House, freshly updated with Miller’s totally-not-creepy personal effects.

Award-winning MS NOW host Rachel Maddow joins Jon to discuss her new book about the DOJ called “Department of Fate: The Promise, the Power, and the Collapse of America’s Most Consequential Institution.” Maddow opens up about MS NOW’s 2026 election night coverage, her perspective on more people gaining access to healthcare as a result of state Democratic majorities, and why Trump’s dismantling of the Department of Justice in his second term surprised her. Plus, the Monday Nighters chat about rising healthcare costs, corruption, and Maddow’s pragmatic suggestions for government reform.

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This week's host Desi Lydic sits down with Daily Show writer Devin Delliquanti to recap the latest news, and preview the week to come.

They discuss the historic blue wave that saw Democrats sweep to power by the largest margin in 50 years and analyze Republican reactions, from JD Vance and Ted Cruz's lengthy post-election pivot essays to Donald Trump's surreal ballroom address about his columns.

They also preview this week's guests: Kathryn Hahn, Ron Howard, and Heather Cox Richardson.

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Catch all of the past week's great guests in one place.

Michael Lewis joins Jon Stewart to discuss his new book, “Blockers: Rebels in the Deep State,” which unveils an inside look into DOGE’s inner workings and champions the civil servants who got in its way. Lewis and Stewart dive deep into stories of the brave civil servants who “blocked” DOGE, including the wild U.S. Institute of Peace standoff where a security guard locked DOGE staffers in a wing of the building until D.C. police showed up and escorted him out. Lewis also shares how DOGE’s young operatives targeted the people he calls “the best among us” and why he somehow walked away from it all optimistically.

Award-winning novelist, Min Jin Lee chats with Ronny Chieng about her latest book, "American Hagwon." The two discuss hagwons, the specialized Korean skill schools at the center of Lee’s novel, bond over the traditions of respect, sacrifice, and discipline embedded within Asian culture and education, and debate the real value of an elite higher education. Plus, Lee breaks down how her novel’s exploration of an immigrant family enduring financial instability attempts to answer the question of why bad things happen to good people.

Harvard Kennedy School professor and author of "Civil Resistance: What Everyone Needs to Know,” Erica Chenoweth, sits down with Michael Kosta to discuss their groundbreaking research on nonviolent resistance that led to the development of “The 3.5% Rule,” which found that no mass movements against dictatorships in the 20th century failed once they reached active participation by about 3.5% of the population. They talk about utilizing momentum, organization, and mass non-cooperation, along with protest, to achieve successful mass nonviolent resistance, and how the Declaration of Independence was the ultimate act of civil disobedience.

New York Times reporter Teddy Schleifer joins Jordan Klepper to discuss what it’s like covering the billionaire beat and if money is losing its power in American politics. Schleifer shares how the ultra-wealthy think about political giving and why he’s surprised they don’t spend even more. He also explains how the world of dark money plays an outsized role and why both parties’ establishments quietly benefit from the status quo, even if most voters can’t stand it. Plus, he shares why he thinks real change takes years, pointing to Texas where people waited over a decade to see it turn blue.

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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 go through to head to the polls, including going into labor in line. Michael Kosta celebrates the big wins across the board for Democrats and Elon Musk blowing $500 million on the midterms. Plus, Jordan Klepper comments on MAGA's quick criticism of Trump following the midterm results, and the election of NY Rep. Anthony Constantino, who might be the future of the Republican Party.

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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 enough to support MAGA's cracks.

Grace Kuhlenschmidt gets into the biggest headlines in tech: Americans get unhelpful voting tips from ChatGPT, Elon Musk's new "flying" car takes a safety-last approach, and a Kung Fu robot bodyguard can kickflip burglars in the taint.

New York Times reporter Teddy Schleifer joins Jordan to discuss what it’s like covering the billionaire beat and if money is losing its power in American politics. Schleifer shares how the ultra-wealthy think about political giving and why he’s surprised they don’t spend even more. He also explains how the world of dark money plays an outsized role and why both parties’ establishments quietly benefit from the status quo, even if most voters can’t stand it. Plus, he shares why he thinks real change takes years, pointing to Texas where people waited over a decade to see it turn blue.

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