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The Daily Show

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Clad has been grading The Daily Show segments since Jun 2026 — 25 reports so far, published several times a week. Its most-covered subjects on Clad: Iran, Sports, Christopher Nolan. Every report checks the segment's load-bearing claims against primary sources, then scores the coverage for factual accuracy, political lean, and how the public received it — so you can see how The Daily Show's reporting holds up story by story, not just take its word for it.

Latest reports

B+ Grade

Political Lean 62% Left-leaning

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Kaitlan Collins discusses Trump insults and press corps dynamics at 2026 correspondents' event

Jul 27, 2026

The Daily Show segment features Jon Stewart interviewing CNN's Kaitlan Collins about her experience covering Trump, including personal insults at a recent awards dinner, her approach to questioning, and frustrations within the White House press corps. Collins addresses the influx of friendly outlets in the press pool and the value of follow-up questions on topics like pardons and spending. Collins and Stewart discuss specific administration actions including the Binance founder pardon, Venezuela oil revenue transparency, a proposed $250 bill, Epstein files, a Qatari jet for Air Force One, and subpoenas targeting New York Times reporters' families. The conversation highlights perceived lack of institutional accountability compared to Watergate.

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B+ Grade

Political Lean 75% Left-leaning

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Trump ranks communism above WWII, Pearl Harbor, 9/11 as top US threat in Georgia speech

Jul 24, 2026

The segment features Desi Lydic satirizing President Trump's claim that communism, pushed by the radical left, is America's single greatest threat—greater than world wars, Pearl Harbor, or 9/11. It sarcastically urges hiding the means of production and contrasts the statement with other opinions naming nuclear war, the border, internal threats, or weaponization of law enforcement as bigger dangers.

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A Grade

Political Lean Centered

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Karolina Wydra shares Pluribus Emmy nomination story on The Daily Show

Jul 23, 2026

The Daily Show segment features host Desi Lydic interviewing actress Karolina Wydra about her Emmy nomination for Supporting Actress in the Apple TV+ series Pluribus. They discuss the show's premise of a happiness virus creating a hive mind, Wydra's character Zosia, and her personal journey back to acting after stepping away to raise children. Wydra describes how casting directors rediscovered her via old handwritten notes after over 5,000 submissions. She explains her use of dream work and meditation to prepare. The show is noted as streaming on Apple TV+ with 18 total Emmy nominations.

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A- Grade

Political Lean 25% Left-leaning

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Elliot Page discusses Sinon role in Nolan's The Odyssey on The Daily Show

Jul 22, 2026

The segment is a promotional interview with Elliot Page on The Daily Show discussing their role in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. Host highlights sold-out IMAX screenings, Page's return to working with Nolan, the grueling shoot, and the character's thematic resonance with war and its impacts. Page describes the role of Sinon as the conscience confronting Odysseus, shares prep involving boxing, and reflects on the story's modern relevance.

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B+ Grade

Political Lean 65% Left-leaning

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Daily Show marks 30th anniversary with montage of three decades of coverage

Jul 22, 2026

The episode is a 30th-anniversary special featuring a rapid montage of archival clips narrated by Jon Stewart, Trevor Noah, and others. It covers major stories from the Clinton impeachment and Y2K through 9/11, the Iraq War, financial crises, elections, scandals, COVID-19, George Floyd protests, the 2024 election, and events into 2026 such as the Iran war and NYC mayoral changes.

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B+ Grade

Political Lean 35% Left-leaning

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Josh Johnson parodies Stargate conspiracy to explain Trump Iran conflict on Daily Show

Jul 22, 2026

The Daily Show segment features Josh Johnson interviewing 'Marie Major,' who claims an ancient Stargate and Atlantis connection under Iran drives the conflict, alongside alien soul and reptilian ideas. It then cuts to Richard Nephew, a former JCPOA negotiator, who rejects the Stargate theory and points to Iran's nuclear program, missiles, and proxies as the actual issues. The bit plays on the contrast between outlandish claims and standard policy explanations, ending with comedic callbacks to jellyfish and cash pallets.

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B+ Grade

Political Lean 55% Left-leaning

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Rapinoe discusses activism, brand deal loss, and new podcast on Daily Show

Jul 21, 2026

The segment is a friendly interview between Desi Lydic and Megan Rapinoe on The Daily Show. Rapinoe reflects on her career achievements, retirement in 2023, equal-pay and LGBTQ advocacy, and a recent brand deal loss tied to her trans allyship. They discuss her new podcast and answer light questions from Lydic's son about soccer.

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B+ Grade

Political Lean 65% Left-leaning

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Wikler details Wisconsin Democrats' long fight against gerrymandering and Musk-backed judicial candidate

Jul 20, 2026

Jon Stewart interviews former Wisconsin Democratic Party chair Ben Wikler about his new book outlining a step-by-step plan to restore Democratic power through local races, court flips, and structural reforms like ending the filibuster. Wikler recounts Wisconsin's history of Republican map-rigging after 2010, the 2025 Supreme Court race where Elon Musk spent heavily and lost, and current 5-2 liberal court majority plus upcoming legislative opportunities.

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B+ Grade

Political Lean 55% Left-leaning

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White House places teleprompter operator on unpaid leave over Kalshi bets

Jul 17, 2026

The segment opens with commentary on President Trump's upcoming speech and pivots to the teleprompter operator scandal. It details Gabriel Perez allegedly profiting over $100,000 on Kalshi by betting on speech content using insider access, notes his unpaid administrative leave, and plays Leavitt's press briefing clip affirming strict ethical guidelines. The host reacts with skepticism, comparing the claim to an implausible dress code on Love Island. Sourcing draws from news reports on the allegations, Leavitt's on-camera statements, and the operator's long tenure since 2016.

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A- Grade

Political Lean Centered

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Jake Johnson promotes pickleball comedy 'The Dink' on The Daily Show

Jul 16, 2026

The July 16, 2026 episode features host Michael Kosta interviewing actor Jake Johnson about his new comedy film 'The Dink.' Segments cover the plot of a washed-up tennis pro turning to pickleball, on-set experiences with Andy Roddick and coach Brad Gilbert, and Johnson's improv roots from New Girl and Second City. The second half shifts to personal topics including family life, Midwest background, and Johnson's advice podcast. Kosta and Johnson reference the film's director Josh Greenbaum, writer Sean Clements, and cast including Mary Steenburgen, Ed Harris, and Aaron Chen. The segment ends with a plug for the Apple TV global release on July 24.

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B+ Grade

Political Lean 75% Left-leaning

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Daily Show Segment Examines Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Decision

Jul 16, 2026

The segment features John Leguizamo discussing the Supreme Court's June 30, 2026, ruling upholding birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment. Leguizamo recounts his own path to citizenship, explains the constitutional text, and satirizes conservative reactions including claims about Chinese birth tourists, cruise-ship births, and national security threats. He contrasts the ruling with Trump administration arguments limiting citizenship for children of undocumented or temporary residents and mocks proposed scenarios while calling for faster naturalization instead. The piece relies on Leguizamo's monologue with audience reactions and no named outside experts or graphics.

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B+ Grade

Political Lean 5% Right-leaning

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Christopher Nolan Discusses 'The Odyssey' Filmmaking on The Daily Show

Jul 13, 2026

The segment is a promotional interview with director Christopher Nolan about his 2026 epic 'The Odyssey,' an adaptation of Homer's poem. Jon Stewart and Nolan discuss practical filming techniques using real boats and locations, the massive scale requiring studio support post-Oppenheimer, finishing ahead of schedule and under budget, thematic connections to war and reckoning, nonlinear structure, IMAX innovations for dialogue scenes, and the Trojan Horse sequence approach. Nolan describes diagramming narratives, respecting source material for fans, ambiguities left for audiences, and the immersive production process. Sourcing relies on Nolan as the primary guest with no other experts or opposing views; graphics and clips are not referenced in the transcript. The film opens July 17, 2026.

▶ Source: The Daily Show