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The Daily Show

27 graded reports on Clad. Volume is public; the outlet's average grade, lean & social sentiment unlock with a free account.

Clad has been grading The Daily Show segments since Jun 2026 — 27 reports so far, published as notable segments air. 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.

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Merritt Wever stars in 'Primetime' as producer in To Catch a Predator drama

Sep 24, 2026

Desi Lydic interviews Merritt Wever on her first late-night appearance. They discuss her early experience as a Jon Stewart audience member where honest emotional sharing dampened the room vibe, her record-short 2013 Emmy acceptance speech for Nurse Jackie, mentorship from Edie Falco, and her preparation for the role of a producer in the new A24 film Primetime. The conversation covers the movie's exploration of moral complexity in To Catch a Predator production, how news, entertainment and law enforcement intersect, and Wever's acting preferences between series television and film. Wever promotes the September 25 release, praises co-stars Robert Pattinson and Phoebe Bridgers, and jokes about safe words and Chris Hansen. The segment relies on Wever's firsthand accounts, a clip of her Emmy speech, and light humor without external sourcing or graphics.

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Daily Show airs satirical promo for fictional 'RFK Hospital' parodying health secretary's views

Aug 15, 2026

The clip is a comedic promo for a fictional medical drama series called RFK Hospital. It depicts doctors following unorthodox advice like attributing deaths to COVID vaccines, recommending raw milk over painkillers, removing fluoride, and suggesting exposure to sewage or eating roadkill deer. The segment ends with a measles infection treated casually and a promo for another satirical show. It is produced by The Daily Show as entertainment parodying the health secretary's real-world positions. Sourcing relies on public knowledge of RFK Jr.'s statements rather than new reporting or named experts.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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