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Jordan Klepper and Ronny Chieng dive into Trump’s double trials, as his lawyers argue to the Supreme Court that he should have complete immunity and David Pecker of “The Enquirer” airs out his dirty laundry. As protests for Gaza ramp up on college campuses, the de-escalation effort doesn't seem to be...de-escalating. Jordan and Ronny break down the police crackdown, as well as politicians like Mike Johnson and Benjamin Netanyahu weighing in. Plus, Kyle Chayka, New Yorker staff writer and author of “Filterworld: How Algorithms Flattened Culture” sits down with Jordan and Ronny to discuss the effects of algorithm-based suggestions on how we experience taste and culture.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump Pleads Total Immunity to SCOTUS While Claiming to be an Everyman | Kyle Chayka

Ronny Chieng and Jordan Klepper question just how "courageous" Speaker Mike Johnson is for finally allowing a Ukraine aid bill through the House, Pete Buttigieg forces airlines to pay back disappointed passengers, and Grace Kuhlenschmidt weighs in on teachers being allowed to carry guns in Tennessee. The great turf wars between tennis and pickleball players comes to a head as Michael Kosta recruits former pro and sports commentator Patrick McEnroe to narrate an epic pickleball showdown. Plus, Rep. Andy Kim, of New Jersey’s 3rd District, chats with Ronny and Jordan about his Senate run and Asian-American representation in politics and how America can solidify its role in the 21st century amidst growing neo-isolationism.
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Mike Johnson's "Courage" On Ukraine Aid Bill | Rep. Andy Kim

Jordan Klepper and Ronny Chieng tackle Jesse Watters labeling Trump being forced to sit in a courtroom for eight hours a day as cruel and unusual punishment and Joe Biden's controversial claim that his uncle was eaten by "cannibals" in New Guinea. Plus, Desi Lydic gives live updates on Trump's endless string of gag order hearings. In today's world, you need a car where you can sit in the front seat and record yourself going on an unhinged rant. That's where Rant-A-Car comes in. You provide the rant, we'll provide the car. Also, Stephanie Kelton, bestselling author of “The Deficit Myth” and professor of economics and public policy, talks to Jordan and Ronny about changing our understanding of government spending through MMT, or Modern Money Theory. She also explains how the national deficit is not a number to be fearful of, but can be put to good use, and how government finance is far more flexible than you might think.
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Jordan Klepper & Ronny Chieng On Whether Trump Already Violated His Gag Order | Stephanie Kelton

Jon Stewart weighs in on the media’s overblown coverage of Trump’s criminal trial, from sketch-artist interviews to following his motorcade via helicopter, and how the airtime contradicts their stated goal to give him less airtime. Plus, Daily Show alum Jessica Williams surprises us with some joyful benefits of following the Trump trial story. Also, esteemed author, Salman Rushdie speaks with Jon about his memoir, “Knife,” recounting his brush with death, along with the subsequent journey of healing and the fight for free expression currently happening in the United States.
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Jon Stewart Slams Media for Breathless Trump Trial Coverage | Salman Rushdie

Recorded Thursday, April 18th. Jordan Klepper is joined by Supervising Producer, Ian Berger, and Segment Director, Zach Golden, to take us behind the scenes of Donald Trump’s Criminal hush money trial in New York. They discuss how they prepared for this shoot given Trump’s promise of ‘all hell [breaking] loose’ and how they pivoted when they found there was actually more media than MAGA supporters. Plus, Klepper and team talk about running into Andrew Giuliani and the one MAGA supporter who was not just proud of her January 6th attendance, but plugged her appearance on America’s Most Wanted. 
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This Week's Top Stories - Coronavirus Deaths Surpass Spanish Flu, New Zealanders Smuggle KFC & More

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