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AI and the Enshittification Era w/ Cory Doctorow | The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

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With billions pouring into AI based on its promises, Jon is joined by Cory Doctorow, author of “The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI,” to separate the hype from reality. Together, they examine how the AI industry relies on inflated expectations, question what AI can genuinely do and whether that even matters when selling a product, and explore how the technology is supercharging problems already embedded in our society, including surveillance, labor exploitation, and corporate consolidation. Plus, Jon answers listeners’ questions about 107 days until the midterms, the Fox Administration, Punch vs. Jimothy.

00:00 – Introduction u0026 The AI Promise
03:19 – Cory Doctorow Joins
04:32 – Defining "Enshittification" u0026 Platform Decay
17:01– The "Reverse Centaur" u0026 Workforce Automation
26:24 – Space Colonization Myths u0026 Billionaire Escapism
40:06 – Corporate Overreliance on AI u0026 The Real-World Backlash
56:30 – Market Concentration, Regulation u0026 Accountable Systems
1:14:46 – Solutions, Resistance u0026 Reclaiming the Tech Ecosystem
1:19:21 – Breaking Down the Discussion
1:22:41 – Audience Questions

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Socialism, Politics & NYC | The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

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Six months into his administration, Jon is joined by New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani to take stock of what democratic socialist governance looks like in practice. Together, they explore what it takes to lead the nation's largest city guided by those principles, discuss how his agenda is taking shape on housing, public safety, and affordability, and consider how to create a more livable New York. Plus, Jon answers listener questions about Biden’s 2020 “win,” Trump’s memoir, and the texture of peanut butter.

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Elon Musk & America’s Tech Oligarchy | The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

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As Elon Musk stands to become the world's first trillionaire through the SpaceX IPO, Jon is joined by Quinn Slobodian, co-author of the new book "Muskism," to understand how we arrived at this moment of tech oligarchy. Together, they explore how Musk built a trillion-dollar empire on government money and then used that empire to capture the government itself, and discuss how we can renegotiate the balance of power between public interest and private wealth. Plus, Jon answers listener questions about Trump’s amazing and enthusiastic boo-cheers, CNN, and Taco Bell, yet again!

0:00 Intro
3:38 Quinn Slobodian Joins
21:35 The Rise of SpaceX and Tesla
33:38 The DOGE Ideology
38:40 The Stock Market as a Social Contract
51:30 Effective Altruism and "Longtermism" in Tech
57:50 X's Importance to Musk
1:05:00 Grass Roots Resistance to Muskism
1:20:50 Wrap-up

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The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart releases new episodes every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts u0026 full episode is available on YouTube, Fridays at 9AM ET.

The Iran War & Our Energy Future | The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

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As the war with Iran disrupts global energy markets and accelerates a reckoning with fossil fuel dependence, Jon is joined by David Wallace-Wells, New York Times Opinion writer and author of the bestseller "The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming." Together, they explore the war's global and domestic fallout, discuss how this moment is forcing countries to reconsider their dependence on oil and American power, and consider whether we can build systems resilient enough to withstand compounding disruptions. Plus, Jon answers listener questions about some of his favorite podcast topics, Trump on Jeopardy!, and whether his kids actually like him.

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Ben Rhodes On the War In Iran & US Foreign Policy | The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

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As the war with Iran grinds on without clear objectives or an exit strategy, Jon is joined by Ben Rhodes, national security analyst and author of the upcoming book "All We Say.” Together, they assess the current state of the war and its regional fallout, examine how American foreign policy has shaped both the world and our politics since 9/11, and consider what a fundamentally different approach to foreign policy could achieve. Plus, Jon puts his money on Stephen Colbert and pumping gas in New Jersey.

0:00 – Intro
01:34 – Ben Rhodes Joins
03:07 – Two ways to Prevent a Nuclear Iran
05:53 – The JCPOA Terms vs. Trump's Foreign Policy
10:09 – The Counterintuitive Effect of Rising Oil Prices
13:54 – The "Dubai Model"
18:13 – Saudi Arabia’s Military Capabilities
23:02 – The Evolution of the Iranian Regime
25:56 – Analysis of Israeli Strategy
30:58 – The "Double Game" of Israeli Policy
36:12 – America's War on Terror Infrastructure
41:21 – Why American Leaders Continue "Forever Wars"
45:42 – The Failure of Sanctions
49:58 – The War Powers Act
01:03:51 – Presidents Pressured into Military Action
01:09:16 – Rhodes on His New Book "All We Say"
01:13:34 – Breaking Down the Discussion
01:17:01 – Listener Questions

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Graham Platner On Service, Messaging & the Future for Democrats | The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

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As Democrats search for a new generation of leaders who can reconnect with working Americans, Jon is joined by Graham Platner, U.S. Senate candidate for Maine and military veteran, to understand what's driving his campaign. Together, they explore how his service informed his political vision, discuss why his message is resonating so powerfully with Maine voters, and examine what kind of Democratic politics could actually deliver for people. Plus, Jon reacts to some kind words from Sean Hannity, Jared Kushner in Iran and a riddle!

00:00 – Intro
03:15 – Graham Platner Joins
04:00 – What Drove Graham to Run for Senate?
13:34 – Authenticity vs. Focus Groups
20:30 – Politics of Humanity
22:27 – The Roosevelt Blueprint
31:08 – Corporate Power u0026 Wealth Capture
36:22 – Connecting Money to Value
42:55 – Lessons from the Planning Board
48:09 – How Did Graham Avoid the Alt-Right
53:39 – The Importance of Real Community
01:00:01 – The Democratic Establishment
01:04:20 – Organizing for the Future
01:15:47 – Jon's Post-Interview Reflections
01:19:41 – Listener Qu0026A u0026 The Weekly Riddle

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AI & the Future of Work | The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

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As artificial intelligence continues to integrate into the workforce, Jon is joined by MIT economists David Autor and Daron Acemoglu, recipient of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics, to understand what the future might hold for American workers. Together, they explore lessons from past waves of technological change, examine what pro-worker AI could look like, and discuss what policies could help workers navigate an increasingly uncertain economic future — and whether the incentives exist to achieve them.

0:00 – Intro
2:27 – David Autor and Daron Acemoglu join
5:00 – Disruptions u0026 AI
10:30 – AI u0026 productivity
17:53 – Reduction / eradication of the human workforce
23:00 – Transitional costs
27:00 – Concerns about being pro-worker
37:31 – Human nature
46:00 – The nuance of the AI discussion
59:05 The conditions of the permanent underclass
1:03:28 – Actionable solutions

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America vs. The Rest with Alastair Campbell | The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

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With traditional allies refusing to join America’s war on Iran, Jon is joined by Alastair Campbell, co-host of “The Rest Is Politics.” Together, they examine what NATO’s restraint says about how this war and leadership differ from those of the past, discuss what would happen if foreign leaders stood up to Trump, and consider what role Western military intervention should play in the world. Plus, Jon weighs in on Democratic leadership’s midterm vulnerabilities and what he would do if he was a ghost.

00:00 – Intro
02:07 – Alastair Campbell Joins
03:33 – Comparing the Iraq War to the Iran War
04:43 – The 80-Year History of the "Special Relationship"
06:07 – Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Cautious Approach
10:51 – Far-Right Movements in France and Italy
14:24 – Is it Our Decision to Make?
22:35 – The "Normalization" of Abnormal Presidential Behavior
27:36 – Political Manipulation Through Social Media
32:41 – Alastair’s "Mild Rebuke" of Tony Blair
34:52 – NATO’s Role as a Defensive Alliance
41:50 – A "Woke vs. Unwoke" World Order
44:05 – Examples of Political Courage
46:52 – Why Modern News Fails to "Show Its Work"
52:32 – Netanyahu’s Strategy in Gaza and Lebanon
01:04:22 – How China Critiques Democratic Bureaucracy
01:07:40 – Kleptocracy u0026 Insider Trading
01:10:12 – "Green Shoots" of Hope
1:15:32 – Breaking Down the Discussion

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Trump’s Domination Politics with Fareed Zakaria | The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

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As the Trump administration continues to operate with unchecked power, Jon is joined by Fareed Zakaria, host of CNN’s "Fareed Zakaria GPS." Together, they explore how Trump has flouted the rule of law at home and abroad, investigate how his approach to Venezuela and international relations fits into his unifying theory of power, and discuss where this philosophy might ultimately lead. Plus, Jon talks the Clintons u0026 Epstein, Daily Show vs. Weekly Show, and joining Instagram!

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Wrapping 2025 w/ Jon Favreau & Tim Miller | The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

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As 2025 draws to a close, Jon is joined by Crooked Media's Jon Favreau and "The Bulwark" host Tim Miller. Together, they assess Trump's tumultuous first year back in office, discuss whether his declining popularity offers reason for optimism, and examine what lies ahead for both parties as he enters lame-duck status and the races for both the midterms and presidency begin. Plus, Jon talks about the Best u0026 Worst of Trump, Jimmy Kimmel, and the Baby Jesus!

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