This Week's News | Jon on America's Gerontocracy Crisis & Kosta on Explosive Diarrhea Sweeping U.S.

This Week's News | Jon on America's Gerontocracy Crisis & Kosta on Explosive Diarrhea Sweeping U.S.

From The Daily Show: Ears Edition by Comedy Central

July 18, 2026 · 51 min

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Jon Stewart and Michael Kosta discuss America's gerontocracy crisis and the impact of the cyclospora parasite on public health.

Catch up on the latest headlines with The Daily Show News Team. Jon Stewart dives into America's gerontocracy problem amid the sudden death of Lindsey Graham, Trump's backhanded tribute to the late senator, and how Mitch McConnell somehow managed to outlive his colleague from South Carolina. Michael Kosta comments on Graham's sister being named as his successor, the president's toll war heating up the Strait of Hormuz, and America getting explosive diarrhea from the cyclospora parasite. Plus: Why do corn dogs and Joe Biden eating ice cream have JD Vance all hot and bothered? --Go to https://Quince.com/dailyshow for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. CarShield is offering our listeners 20% off with the code TDS at https://CarShield.com/TDS -- The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central. Stream full episodes on Paramount+ Follow TDS: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Host: Jon Stewart

Guest: Michael Kosta

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