The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.
Showing Season 24 of 31
Season 24
2018
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01. Carol Anderson
2018-10-01
The FBI investigates sexual assault allegations against Brett Kavanaugh, the U.S. and Canada reach a trade deal, and author Carol Anderson discusses One Person, No Vote.
02. Lester Holt
2018-10-02
The White House launches a presidential text alert system, a 1985 police report describes Brett Kavanaugh's involvement in a bar fight, and NBC's Lester Holt stops by.
03. Neil deGrasse Tyson
2018-10-03
A report on Donald Trump's taxes debunks his self-made claims, Desi Lydic looks at 2018's most corrupt candidates, and Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses Accessory to War.
04. Riz Ahmed
2018-10-04
The FBI completes its investigation of the sexual assault allegations against Brett Kavanaugh, Desi Lydic infiltrates the Girl Scouts, and actor Riz Ahmed discusses Venom.
05. Mark Leibovich
2018-10-09
Brett Kavanaugh is sworn in as a Supreme Court Justice, Taylor Swift endorses two Democratic candidates in Tennessee, and journalist Mark Leibovich discusses Big Game.
06. John Cena
2018-10-10
U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley steps down on surprisingly good terms, Roy Wood Jr. breaks down Georgia's gubernatorial race, and pro wrestler John Cena discusses Elbow Grease.
07. Nicole Chung
2018-10-11
Kanye West visits the White House, Jaboukie Young-White explains how the voting system caters to older people, and Nicole Chung discusses her memoir All You Can Ever Know.
08. Amandla Stenberg
2018-10-15
Georgia vandals deface a historic monument using googly eyes, Elizabeth Warren reveals proof of her Native American heritage, and Amandla Stenberg discusses The Hate U Give.
09. Melissa McCarthy
2018-10-16
The Saudis change their story on Jamal Khashoggi's disappearance, Roy Wood Jr. honors historic black activists in sports, and Melissa McCarthy talks about Can You Ever Forgive Me?
10. Julian Castro
2018-10-17
President Trump defends Saudi Arabia, Dulce Sloan meets with Indiana congressional candidate Jeannine Lee Lake, and Julian Castro discusses An Unlikely Journey.
11. Lewis Hamilton
2018-10-18
Georgia voters face disenfranchisement ahead of the midterms, Ronny Chieng sounds off on the latest tech advancements, and Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton stops by.
12. Andrew Gillum
2018-10-29
A Trump supporter mails bombs to prominent Democrats, Roy Wood Jr. celebrates black Floridians, and Trevor chats with Florida Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum.
13. Derek Jeter
2018-10-30
President Trump casts a migrant caravan as an "invasion," Roy Wood Jr. and Michael Kosta investigate toxic algae in Florida, and Miami Marlins CEO Derek Jeter stops by.
14. Ana Navarro
2018-10-31
President Trump proposes an end to birthright citizenship, Desi Lydic investigates the "Florida man" phenomenon, and CNN's Ana Navarro discusses Trump's effect on the GOP.
15. Dwyane Wade
2018-11-01
President Trump lashes out at immigrants at a rally in Florida, Ronny Chieng examines Florida's lionfish epidemic, and Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade sits down with Trevor.
16. Cory Booker & John Kasich
2018-11-05
President Trump threatens Iran via a meme, celebrities implore people to vote in the midterms, and Trevor interviews Ohio Gov. John Kasich and New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker.
17. Jamil Smith
2018-11-06
The World's Fakest News Team weighs in on the 2018 midterm election results, and senior writer for Rolling Stone Jamil Smith sits down with Trevor.
18. Rebecca Traister
2018-11-07
President Trump attacks the media during a post-midterms press conference, Nevada voters elect a dead brothel owner, and Rebecca Traister discusses her book Good and Madi.
19. Swizz Beatz
2018-11-08
Trevor profiles acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker, Mexican drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán goes on trial in New York, and rapper Swizz Beatz discusses his album Poison.
20. Jeffrey Wright
2018-11-12
President Trump has an especially bad week, Roy Wood Jr. highlights the contributions of African-American soldiers, and actor Jeffrey Wright discusses We Are Not Done Yet.
21. Jenifer Lewis
2018-11-13
Amazon announces new headquarters in Virginia and New York, Michael Kosta weighs in on Florida's midterm recounts, and Jenifer Lewis discusses The Mother of Black Hollywood.
22. Maurice Ashley
2018-11-14
House Democrats gear up to investigate the Trump administration, Lewis Black sounds off about a flat Earth conference, and chess Grandmaster Maurice Ashley chats with Trevor.
23. Kirsten Gillibrand & Tessa Thompson
2018-11-15
Jaboukie Young-White reacts to Amazon's plan to set up shop in New York, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand discusses Bold & Brave, and Creed II star Tessa Thompson stops by.
24. will.i.am
2018-11-26
Conservatives disregard a government report on climate change, Central American asylum seekers face tear gas at the U.S.-Mexico border, and will.i.am sits down with Trevor.
25. Diego Luna
2018-11-27
General Motors announces massive layoffs, Trevor addresses the fatal police shooting of Emantic Fitzgerald Bradford Jr., and actor Diego Luna discusses Narcos: Mexico.
26. Al Gore
2018-11-28
A giant cow in Australia becomes an internet celebrity, Ronny Chieng sits down with District Attorney Mark Gonzalez in Texas, and Al Gore discusses 24 Hours of Reality.
27. Lindy West
2018-11-29
Former Trump attorney Michael Cohen pleads guilty to lying to Congress, the Veterans Affairs Department stiffs veterans, and author Lindy West discusses Shout Your Abortion.
28. Usher
2018-12-03
Trevor returns to his home country of South Africa, where he spends quality time with his grandmother, sits down with Usher and hosts the 2018 Global Citizen Festival.
29. Anderson Paak
2018-12-04
The World's Fakest News Team fills in for a speechless Trevor by covering a blatant GOP power grab, and musician Anderson Paak discusses his album Oxnard.
30. Jeremy Scott
2018-12-05
Roy Wood Jr. and Michael Kosta cover sports, Ronny Chieng talks to Bill Gates about his mission to reinvent the toilet, and Moschino's Jeremy Scott discusses fashion.
31. Jay Rosen
2018-12-06
Jaboukie Young-White weighs in on America's trend toward a cashless society, Michael Kosta examines Switzerland's gun culture, and Jay Rosen discusses The Correspondent.
32. Tatiana Maslany
2018-12-10
Michael Kosta volunteers to replace White House Chief of Staff John Kelly, President Trump is implicated in felonies, and Tatiana Maslany discusses Destroyer and Network.
33. Meek Mill
2018-12-11
Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer throw down with President Trump, Ronny Chieng addresses Fortnite addiction, and rapper Meek Mill discusses criminal justice reform.
34. Jennifer Lopez
2018-12-12
European museums consider returning African art to Africa, Neal Brennan mercilessly debunks popular beliefs, and Jennifer Lopez discusses Second Act and Limitless.
35. Bob Woodward & Janelle Monáe
2018-12-13
The National Enquirer exacerbates President Trump's hush-money scandal, journalist Bob Woodward discusses Fear, and Janelle Monáe chats about her album Dirty Computer.
36. Eve Ewing
2018-12-17
Mick Mulvaney becomes President Trump's new chief of staff, Roy Wood Jr. talks about Christmas from a black perspective, and Eve L. Ewing discusses Ghosts in the Schoolyard.
37. Pusha T
2018-12-18
Dulce Sloan reacts to Russia's effort to manipulate black Americans, Desi Lydic learns how to talk to racist family members over the holidays, and Pusha T discusses Daytona.
38. Charlamagne Tha God
2018-12-19
Trevor and The World's Fakest News Team look back at the weirdness and wildness of 2018, and Charlamagne Tha God discusses mental health and his book Shook One.
39. Malala Yousafzai
2019-01-07
Michael Kosta suits up for the government shutdown, Roy Wood Jr. examines R. Kelly's surge in popularity, and Malala Yousafzai discusses We Are Displaced and Malala Fund.
40. Marc Mauer
2019-01-08
President Trump flirts with declaring a state of emergency, Michael Kosta investigates a gun festival in Switzerland, and Marc Mauer discusses his book The Meaning of Life.
41. Barry Jenkins
2019-01-09
President Trump delivers a fearmongering Oval Office address, Desi Lydic reacts to Jeff Bezos's impending divorce, and Barry Jenkins discusses If Beale Street Could Talk.
42. John David Washington
2019-01-10
The government shutdown over President Trump's border wall takes its toll, Trevor weighs in on a casting controversy, and John David Washington discusses BlacKkKlansman.
43. Derek Waters
2019-01-14
Trevor highlights three Democrats running for president in 2020, President Trump's dubious grasp of Civil War history is dramatized, and Derek Waters discusses Drunk History.
44. Tressie McMillan Cottom
2019-01-15
Trevor investigates the racist rhetoric of Rep. Steve King, Ronny Chieng weighs in on the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show, and author Tressie McMillan Cottom discusses "Thick."
45. Keegan-Michael Key
2019-01-16
Nancy Pelosi calls on President Trump to postpone his State of the Union address, Lewis Black targets new state laws, and Keegan-Michael Key discusses Friends from College.
46. Don Cheadle
2019-01-17
Michael Kosta sees crowdfunding as a solution to the government shutdown, Jaboukie Young-White tries out a Trump-inspired credit card, and Don Cheadle talks Black Monday.
47. Patty Jenkins
2019-01-21
A teen’s standoff with Native American leaders goes viral, Dulce Sloan reflects on Martin Luther King’s legacy, and ‘I Am The Night’ Director Patty Jenkins stops by.
48. Amanda Seals
2019-01-22
Democratic Presidential hopefuls address their controversial pasts, Ronny Chieng calls out an Oscar snub, and Amanda Seals discusses her stand-up special ‘I Be Knowin.’’
49. Joe Morton
2019-01-23
Nancy Pelosi asks President Trump to postpone the State of the Union, Roy Wood Jr. investigates black cowboys taking on gang violence, and Joe Morton talks "God Friended Me."
50. Chuck Todd
2019-01-24
El Chapo's former associates tell all in court, Roy Wood Jr. explains why the NFL should rely on instant replay, and "Meet the Press" moderator Chuck Todd stops by.
51. Mo Amer
2019-01-28
The government reopens after the longest shutdown in history, Trump aide Roger Stone gets indicted in the Robert Mueller investigation, and Mo Amer discusses "The Vagabond."
52. Sallie Krawcheck
2019-01-29
Howard Schultz announces a possible presidential run, Desi Lydic finds out how environmental racism is affecting a Colorado school, and Ellevest CEO Sallie Krawcheck stops by.
53. Chris Christie
2019-01-30
Ronny Chieng explains climate change as a cold front hits the Midwest, President Trump attacks his own intelligence agencies, and Chris Christie chats about "Let Me Finish."
54. Ilhan Omar
2019-01-31
Roy Wood Jr. and Michael Kosta prepare for the big game, Neal Brennan calls for gun control-inspired social media regulations, and Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar stops by.
55. Colin Quinn
2019-02-04
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam comes under fire for allegedly appearing in blackface, President Trump defends his plans for Syria, and Colin Quinn talks "Red State Blue State."
56. State of the Union Special
2019-02-05
Trevor and the World's Fakest News Team break down President Trump’s second State of the Union address, and New York Times op-ed columnist Frank Bruni weighs in on the speech.
57. Danai Gurira
2019-02-06
Democrats tease their potential 2020 presidential campaigns, Michael Kosta investigates competitive video gaming, and actor Danai Gurira discusses "The Walking Dead."
58. Dorothy Butler Gilliam
2019-02-07
Ronny Chieng talks about raising taxes on the rich, Roy Wood Jr. highlights notable civil rights marches, and journalist Dorothy Butler Gilliam discusses "Trailblazer."
59. Phoebe Robinson
2019-02-11
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam addresses his blackface scandal in a CBS interview, Sen. Amy Klobuchar enters the 2020 race, and actor Phoebe Robinson discusses "2 Dope Queens."
60. Spike Lee
2019-02-12
President Trump holds a rally in El Paso, Texas, notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar's hippos take over Colombia, and writer and director Spike Lee discusses "BlacKkKlansman."
61. RaMell Ross
2019-02-13
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Green New Deal sparks outrage, Bricky the Border Wall heads to El Paso, TX, and director RaMell Ross talks "Hale County This Morning, This Evening."
62. Chris Wilson
2019-02-14
Trevor reflects on the one-year anniversary of the Parkland shooting, Roy Wood Jr. looks back at black contributions to music, and author Chris Wilson talks "The Master Plan."
63. Bing Liu
2019-02-18
Questionable details emerge about Jussie Smollett's alleged attack, President Trump declares a national emergency, and director Bing Liu discusses "Minding the Gap."
64. Enes Kanter
2019-02-19
Senator Bernie Sanders joins the 2020 presidential race, Jaboukie Young-White weighs in on Jussie Smollett's alleged attack, and Trevor sits down with NBA star Enes Kanter.
65. Kamala Harris
2019-02-20
President Trump is accused of meddling in the Michael Cohen investigation, Trevor examines America's opioid crisis, and Senator Kamala Harris discusses "The Truths We Hold."
66. Chris Kelly & Sarah Schneider
2019-02-21
Jussie Smollett faces a felony charge, Roy Wood Jr. explores the history of enemies recruiting black Americans, and Chris Kelly and Sarah Schneider discuss The Other Two.
67. Chiwetel Ejiofor
2019-02-25
Singer R. Kelly faces jail time for sexual abuse, Roy Wood Jr. meets preteen political commentators, and director Chiwetel Ejiofor discusses "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind."
68. John Legend
2019-02-26
President Trump meets with Kim Jong-un in Vietnam, two women who left their home countries to join ISIS fight to return, and John Legend performs "Preach."
69. Angie Thomas
2019-02-27
Michael Cohen goes before Congress to call Donald Trump racist and corrupt, Lewis Black criticizes anti-vaxxers, and Angie Thomas discusses her book "On the Come Up."
70. Gary Clark Jr.
2019-02-28
Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un's nuclear summit breaks down, Roy Wood Jr. examines the history of the "magical negro" in cinema, and musician Gary Clark Jr. stops by.
71. A Total Shutshow
2019-03-03
The Daily Show looks back at President Trump's mismanagement of the longest shutdown in American history.
72. This Is U.S.
2019-03-05
The Daily Show revisits some notable local news stories, including a pet alligator in a nursing home and the lifting of a nunchucks ban.
73. The Russian Scandal: The Creme de la Kremlin III
2019-03-06
The Daily Show provides an update on Robert Mueller's investigation and President Trump's suspicious string of pro-Russia stances.
74. Rutger Bregman
2019-03-11
Beto O'Rourke remains coy about running for president in 2020, President Trump refers to Tim Cook as "Tim Apple," and author Rutger Bregman discusses "Utopia for Realists."
75. Jay Inslee
2019-03-18
Trevor gives an update on Democratic presidential contenders, Ronny Chieng highlights environmental news, and Washington Gov. Jay Inslee discusses his 2020 White House bid.
76. Will Packer
2019-03-19
Trevor highlights Boeing's outsized power over the FAA, Neal Brennan examines socialism's rising popularity in America, and Will Packer discusses The Atlanta Child Murders.
77. Will Hurd
2019-03-20
President Trump lashes out at both the late John McCain and George Conway, Desi Lydic celebrates women's innovations, and Texas Congressman Will Hurd sits down with Trevor.
78. Leana Wen
2019-03-21
Michael Kosta argues in favor of reparations, Roy Wood Jr. and Ronny Chieng cover sports news, and Planned Parenthood President Dr. Leana Wen discusses reproductive rights.
79. Ilana Glazer & Abbi Jacobson
2019-03-25
Trevor and Roy Wood Jr. react to Robert Mueller's report clearing President Trump of Russian collusion, and Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer reflect on the end of Broad City.
80. Logic
2019-03-26
Democrats demand the release of the Mueller Report, Trevor gives a rundown of high-profile screwups, and Bobby Hall (a.k.a. Logic) discusses his debut novel Supermarket.
81. Jennifer Eberhardt
2019-03-27
Trevor profiles 2020 presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg, Michael Kosta reacts to cruel proposals from the Trump administration, and Jennifer L. Eberhardt discusses Biased.
82. Lupita Nyong'o
2019-03-28
Trevor examines the phenomenon of snowplow parenting, Desi Lydic investigates gender price discrimination, and Lupita Nyong'o discusses her dual role in the movie Us.
83. Hakeem Jeffries
2019-04-01
Joe Biden is accused of inappropriate behavior toward women, President Trump cuts off aid to Central American countries, and New York Rep. Hakeem Jeffries chats with Trevor.
84. Marsai Martin
2019-04-02
A whistleblower sounds the alarm about security clearances in the Trump administration, spring break spirals out of control in Miami, and Marsai Martin chats about Little.
85. PJ Morton
2019-04-03
Lori Lightfoot becomes Chicago's first black female mayor, Trevor examines President Trump's bitter hatred of windmills, and PJ Morton discusses his album Gumbo Unplugged.
86. Bernie Sanders
2019-04-04
Controversy swirls around William Barr's Mueller report summary, Democrats call for President Trump's tax returns, and Sen. Bernie Sanders discusses his 2020 White House bid.
87. David Oyelowo
2019-04-08
President Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, Trevor profiles Federal Reserve Board nominee Herman Cain, and David Oyelowo discusses Les Miserables.
88. Abby Wambach
2019-04-09
Democrats spar with White House officials over President Trump's tax returns, Ronny Chieng reacts to food-based lawsuits in the U.S., and Abby Wambach discusses Wolfpack.
89. Oprah Winfrey
2019-04-10
Maxine Waters smacks down Steve Mnuchin, Roy Wood Jr. reacts to Democratic presidential candidates' black voter outreach, and Oprah Winfrey discusses The Path Made Clear.
90. Lizzo
2019-04-11
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is arrested, Desi Lydic examines the Me Too movement's effects on Wall Street work culture, and Lizzo chats about her album Cuz I Love You.
91. Amanda Nguyen
2019-04-22
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92. Anna Palmer & Jake Sherman
2019-04-23
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93. Melinda Gates
2019-04-24
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94. Ryan O’Connell
2019-04-25
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95. Pete Buttigieg
2019-04-29
Trevor welcomes Democratic presidential candidate and South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg to The Daily Show.
96. Jesse Williams
2019-04-30
Actor, director and activist Jesse Williams visits The Daily Show to talk about his ABC series "Grey's Anatomy."
97. Chelsea Handler
2019-05-01
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98. Jordan Klepper & Charlize Theron
2019-05-02
Charlize Theron ("Long Shot").
99. Eddie Izzard
2019-05-06
Comedian and actor Eddie Izzard visits The Daily Show to talk about his "Eddie Izzard: Wunderbar" tour.
100. Valerie Jarrett
2019-05-07
Trevor sits down with author and former senior adviser to President Barack Obama Valerie Jarrett to discuss her book, "Finding My Voice: My Journey to the West Wing and the Path Forward."
101. Tyra Banks
2019-05-08
Trevor welcomes supermodel, entrepreneur and media mogul Tyra Banks to The Daily Show.
102. Mark Jonathan Harris & Deborah Oppenheimer
2019-05-09
Writer and director Mark Jonathan Harris stops by The Daily Show to discuss his HBO documentary "Foster."
103. Kirsten Gillibrand
2019-05-20
Trevor welcomes Senator and Democratic presidential candidate Kirsten Gillibrand to The Daily Show.
104. Ava DuVernay
2019-05-21
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105. Rachel Louise Snyder
2019-05-22
Trevor sits down with journalist and author Rachel Louise Snyder to discuss her book, "No Visible Bruises: What We Don't Know About Domestic Violence Can Kill Us."
106. Wyatt Cenac
2019-05-23
Comedian Wyatt Cenac stops by The Daily Show to talk about his HBO series "Wyatt Cenac's Problem Areas."
107. Reese Witherspoon
2019-05-28
Actor and producer Reese Witherspoon stops by The Daily Show to talk about her HBO series "Big Little Lies."
108. Jill Biden
2019-05-29
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109. Christian Siriano
2019-05-30
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110. Eric Swalwell
2019-06-03
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111. Amber Scorah
2019-06-04
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112. Randall Park
2019-06-05
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113. James Corden
2019-06-06
"Late Late Show" host James Corden.
114. Danielle Brooks
2019-06-10
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115. Kwame Onwuachi
2019-06-11
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116. Tessa Thompson
2019-06-12
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117. Tim Ryan
2019-06-13
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118. Christine Lagarde
2019-06-17
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119. Tom Perez
2019-06-18
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120. Arturo Castro
2019-06-19
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121. Lindsey Vonn
2019-06-20
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122. Elaine Welteroth
2019-06-24
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123. Olivia Munn
2019-06-25
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124. Perry Bacon Jr.
2019-06-26
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125. Howard Dean
2019-06-27
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126. Dapper Dan
2019-07-15
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127. Nas
2019-07-16
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128. Nelson Makamo
2019-07-17
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129. Isha Sesay
2019-07-18
Journalist Isha Sesay.
130. Jamie Bell
2019-07-22
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131. David Spade
2019-07-23
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132. Gina Torres
2019-07-24
Gina Torres ("Pearson").
133. Andrew Yang
2019-07-25
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134. Angela Bassett
2019-07-29
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135. Olivia Nuzzi
2019-07-30
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136. Cornell Belcher
2019-07-31
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137. Diane Guerrero
2019-08-01
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138. Eva Longoria
2019-08-05
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139. Marianne Williamson
2019-08-06
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140. Michael Bennet & Natasha Lyonne
2019-08-07
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141. Meek Mill
2019-08-08
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142. Ayanna Pressley
2019-08-12
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143. Burna Boy
2019-08-13
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144. Bill de Blasio & Jada Pinkett Smith
2019-08-14
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145. Shameik Moore
2019-09-03
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146. Bill Hader
2019-09-04
Bill Hader ("Barry").
147. Steve Bullock & Tracee Ellis Ross
2019-09-05
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148. Antoni Porowski
2019-09-09
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149. Brad Smith
2019-09-10
Brad Smith, president of Microsoft and author of "Tools and Weapons: The Promise and Peril of the Digital Age."
150. Greta Thunberg
2019-09-11
Spotlighting climate activist Greta Thunberg.
151. September Democratic Debate Special - Jamelle Bouie
2019-09-12
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152. Sonia Sotomayor
2019-09-16
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153. Bashir Salahuddin & Diallo Riddle
2019-09-17
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154. Jodi Kantor & Megan Twohey
2019-09-18
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155. Edward Snowden
2019-09-19
Canada’s Justin Trudeau comes under fire for wearing blackface, Ronny Chieng rails against futuristic bar technology, and Edward Snowden discusses his book “Permanent Record.”
156. Gavin Newsom
2019-09-24
Nancy Pelosi launches an impeachment inquiry, Ronny Chieng refuses to get his hopes up about President Trump’s downfall, and California Governor Gavin Newsom stops by.
157. Nick Cannon
2019-09-25
President Trump releases a summary of his call with Ukraine’s president, Roy Wood Jr. covers a 2020 GOP primary debate, and Nick Cannon talks about his diverse career.
158. Jameela Jamil
2019-09-26
Trevor covers the whistleblower complaint against President Trump, Desi Lydic slams Trump for wasting an impeachment opportunity, and Jameela Jamil discusses “The Good Place.”
