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Ronny Chieng as Self - Host
Episodes 37
March 5, 2024 - Yuval Noah Harari
Guest host Ronny Chieng explores "shrinkflation," Jordan Klepper meets indecisive Nikki Haley fans, and Yuval Noah Harari talks about "Unstoppable Us, Volume 2: Why the World Isn't Fair."
Read MoreMarch 6, 2024 - Chelsea Peretti
Guest host Ronny Chieng covers Super Tuesday's predictable results, Grace Kuhlenschmidt enjoys beautiful American Samoa, and Chelsea Peretti chats about "First Time Female Director."
Read MoreMarch 7, 2024 - Awkwafina
Ronny Chieng looks at new airport and subway security measures, Michael Kosta talks to Eagle Pass, TX, residents about the recent "invasion," and Awkwafina discusses "Kung Fu Panda 4."
Read MoreApril 23, 2024 - Stephanie Kelton
Jordan Klepper and Ronny Chieng explore Donald Trump's "torturous" time in court, Joe Biden shares a startling family story, and economist Stephanie Kelton discusses "Finding the Money."
Read MoreApril 24, 2024 - Andy Kim
Jordan Klepper and Ronny Chieng break down a Tennessee bill to arm schoolteachers, Michael Kosta explores America's pickleball craze, and New Jersey Rep. Andy Kim discusses his Senate bid.
Read MoreApril 25, 2024 - Kyle Chayka
Ronny Chieng and Jordan Klepper explore the dangers of police presence at college protests against the war in Gaza, and Kyle Chayka discusses "Filterworld: How Algorithms Flattened Culture."
Read MoreJune 4, 2024 - Marlon Wayans
Ronny Chieng and Desi Lydic examine North Korea's trashy new strategy, Michael Kosta uncovers a smarty-pants conspiracy, and Marlon Wayans discusses his stand-up special "Good Grief."
Read MoreJune 5, 2024 - Joel Kim Booster
Troy Iwata investigates a porn-addicted Amazonian tribe, Ronny Chieng and Jordan Klepper argue about basketball news, and Joel Kim Booster discusses "Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution."
Read MoreJune 6, 2024 - George Conway
Ronny Chieng reports on conservative backlash to Pride Month, a new product lets patriots show their passion for the flag, and attorney George Conway discusses Donald Trump's guilty verdict.
Read MoreJune 18, 2024 - Rosalind Chao
Desi Lydic and Ronny Chieng profile lesser-known GOP candidates with extreme views, Marlon "'Quon" Wayans grills special prosecutor Nathan Wade, and Rosalind Chao discusses "3 Body Problem."
Read MoreJune 20, 2024 - Ebon Moss-Bachrach
Ronny Chieng and Desi Lydic look at Kim Jong-un and Vladimir Putin's blossoming BFF-ship, Michael Kosta updates the Ten Commandments, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach chats about "The Bear."
Read MoreJuly 17, 2024 - Scott Galloway
Ronny Chieng recaps RNC night 2. Jordan and Desi analyse Trump's running mate. Entrepreneur Scott Galloway discusses his latest book, "The Algebra of Wealth."
Read MoreJuly 30, 2024 - Jon M. Chu
Ronny Chieng zooms in on White Dudes for Kamala Harris and why Democrats are calling Trump & Vance weird. Director Jon M. Chu reveals why he wanted to direct the upcoming film adaptation of "Wicked."
Read MoreJuly 31, 2024 - Black Pumas
Ronny Chieng tackles Trump's painful attempt at Black voter outreach. Eric Burton, of the Grammy-nominated band Black Pumas, discusses the band's Texas roots and new album "Chronicles of a Diamond".
Read MoreAugust 1, 2024 - Hong Chau
Ronny Chieng tackles Trump's continued attacks on Kamala Harris's racial identity. Oscar-nominated actress Hong Chau speaks about her latest film, "The Instigators," and her incredible Hollywood career.
Read MoreSeptember 17, 2024 - Luis "Lue" Elizondo
Ronny Chieng covers the second assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Former Counterintelligence Special Agent Luis Elizondo discusses his new book, "Imminent: Inside the Pentagon's Hunt for UFOs."
Read MoreSeptember 18, 2024 - Daniel Dae Kim
Ronny Chieng covers big economic news, including the Fed cutting interest rates and Trump trying to launch a crypto business. Also, actor Daniel Dae Kim discusses his role in the new Broadway play "Yellow Face."
Read MoreSeptember 19, 2024 - Phillip Lim
Ronny Chieng covers more Republican weirdness and Rudy Giuliani's frighteningly bad performance at a Trump rally. Today's special guest is Phillip Lim, creative director of fashion brand 3.1 Phillip Lim.
Read MoreOctober 29, 2024 - María Teresa Kumar
Ronny Chieng unpacks the fallout from Tony Hinchcliffe's racist joke about Puerto Rico. María Teresa Kumar, President of Voto Latino, joins Ronny to discuss the Latino voting bloc's power.
Read MoreOctober 30, 2024 - The Linda Lindas
Ronny Chieng dives into Biden's "garbage" comment and Trump's surprising plan to let RFK Jr. handle public health. Young rockers "the Linda Lindas" chat about their new album, No Obligation.
Read MoreOctober 31, 2024 - Connie Chung
Ronny Chieng breaks down Trump's garbage truck photo-op and John Leguizamo goes undercover with undecided Latino voters. Trailblazing journalism icon Connie Chung discusses her memoir "Connie".
Read MoreNovember 7, 2024 - Emily Ngo
Ronny Chieng covers Biden's preparations for a peaceful transfer of power, along with Trump's potential cabinet picks. Award-winning journalist Emily Ngo provides her insight on Trump's second win.
Read MoreDecember 3, 2024 - Neil deGrasse Tyson
Ronny Chieng tackles South Korea's martial law reversal & misconduct allegations against Pete Hegseth. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson shares insights on the contributions of immigrants to science.
Read MoreDecember 4, 2024 - Tom Colicchio
Ronny Chieng breaks down the controversies surrounding Defence Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, and Josh Johnson covers South Korea's political turmoil. Featured guest is chef & activist Tom Colicchio.
Read MoreDecember 5, 2024 - Charles Yu
Host Ronny Chieng interviews author and creator/executive producer Charles Yu about his book and Hulu series "Interior Chinatown."
Read MoreJanuary 21, 2025 - Stephanie Hsu
Ronny Chieng on Trump pulling the U.S. out of international treaties and organizations, pardoning the January 6th rioters, dissing Melania, and celebrating with the YMCA. Plus, Josh Johnson joins freed insurrectionists on their next criminal adventure. Jordan Klepper went to Trump's inauguration to talk to MAGA diehards who traveled near and far to witness Trump's... garbage truck? Actor Stephanie Hsu sits down with Ronny Chieng to discuss her new Peacock series, "Laid." She shares how Ali Wong's advice pushed her to sign on for the dark rom-com, getting her big break in the "SpongeBob SquarePants" Broadway musical, and the importance of "Everything Everywhere All At Once." Plus, Stephanie offers a behind-the-scenes peek into Ronny's unparalleled professionalism.
Read MoreJanuary 22, 2024 - Talib Kweli
Ronny Chieng covers Trump's face-off with a woke pastor, his lukewarm review of church, and a "f**k-it" approach to the Jan. 6 pardons. Plus, Troy Iwata investigates if the GOP's amnesia for insurrectionist violence is really a disease. Triumph the Insult Comic Dog goes to the People's March to talk to protestors about ways they can mobilize against the Trump administration, from new logos to Jimmy Carter conspiracies to storming a nearby coffee shop. Legendary hip-hop artist Talib Kweli sits down with Ronny Chieng to discuss the future of the music industry and his latest album "The Confidence of Knowing." They talk about supporting artists outside of streaming, how hip-hop is deeply rooted in social justice, understanding the political divide beyond Democrat vs. Republican, and how tech billionaires profit off our social media engagement.
Read MoreJanuary 23, 2025 - Al Madrigal
Ronny Chieng dives into Trump's first week: DEI snitches, affirmative action's rollback to 1965, and a block on a "blatantly unconstitutional" executive order. Plus, Al Madrigal joins to discuss an enemy greater than immigrant violence: face tattoos. Charlamagne Tha God on why canceling rappers who performed at Trump's inauguration is misplaced anger and how Democrats should move forward by following the GOP's model of staying mad. Former Daily Show correspondent Al Madrigal sits down with Ronny Chieng to talk about his role in the series "Lopez vs. Lopez." They discuss working with comedy legend George Lopez, the chain letters Rob Riggle passed down to correspondents from Stephen Colbert, and the beauty of LA's community mobilizing after the fires.
Read MoreMarch 25, 2025 - Michelle Wu
Ronny Chieng tackles Republicans' desperate attempts to defend Trump administration officials accidentally adding a journalist to their Signal group chat for planning missile strikes on Yemen. Ronny Chieng and Jordan Klepper face off in a March Madness edition of Sports War, where the two debate the McNeese student manager's rise to fame, fans' upset over a lack of upsets, and the NCAA tournament's link to vasectomy season. Plus, a special Sports War halftime report from Grace Kuhlenschmidt. "We're the safest city because we are safe for everyone." Boston Mayor Michelle Wu sits down with Ronny Chieng to discuss blazing a trail as Boston's first female and first Asian-American elected mayor. They talk about winning over Boston's passionate and diverse constituency by focusing on solving their everyday challenges, valuing immigrants for a safer environment, investing in affordable housing, and why Boston remains the safest big city in America.
Read MoreMarch 26, 2025 - Steve Coogan
Ronny Chieng dives into the churn of Signal-gate as Pete Hegseth downplays the war chat, Michael Waltz makes excuses, and journalist Jeffrey Goldberg brings receipts. Chris Distefano jumps in to solve America's issues, from export tariffs to immigration to DOGE cuts to Canada and Greenland sovereignty. Comedian and actor Steve Coogan joins Ronny Chieng to discuss his expansive career and new film, "The Penguin Lessons." They talk about their experiences at Edinburgh Fringe, his West End run portraying four roles in a "Dr. Strangelove" adaptation, why comic characters like his infamous Alan Partridge speak to both political parties, and his experience on-set with real and robotic penguins.
Read MoreMarch 27, 2025 - Bill Murray
Ronny Chieng covers the upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court election, including Elon Musk's $20 million intervention in Republican Brad Schimel's campaign, attack ads against the wrong Susan Crawford, and alternating pro-paedophilia smear campaigns. Also, Grace Kuhlenschmidt sees how billionaires are turning elections into games. Ronny Chieng on JD and Usha Vance's big trip to Greenland, where native protesters are chanting "MAGA: Make America Go Away". Bill Murray sits down with Ronny Chieng to discuss his latest film, "The Friend", as well as his legendary career in TV and film. Murray talks about his philosophy of trying to stay in the moment, why he moved to France with his family after starring in a string of comedy blockbusters like "Ghostbusters", his pivot to working with independent filmmakers like Wes Anderson, Jim Jarmusch, and Sofia Coppola, and what he gained from being a part of comedy institutions at The Second City and "Saturday Night Live".
Read MoreApril 15, 2025 - Nimesh Patel
Ronny Chieng tackles the Trump administration shirking responsibility for a Maryland father's mistaken deportation to El Salvador, their aggressive media tirade invoking Osama Bin Laden, and Harvard's defiance of Donald Trump. Also, Josh Johnson explains how Trump's power changes from Harvard to El Salvador. Trump promised that under his presidency, the rest of the world would fear and respect America "like never before". Desi Lydic takes a look at how other countries are responding to his massive trade war with a little less "R-E-S-P-E-C-T" and a little more "F-U". Emmy-nominated writer and comedian Nimesh Patel sits down with Ronny Chieng to discuss his upcoming stand-up tour. They chat about the first time they met in the New York comedy scene, the importance of crashing out on stage, why his daughter is "the biggest tariff" he's encountered thus far, and the well-known Indians of MAGA.
Read MoreApril 16, 2025 - Sen. Tammy Duckworth
Ronny Chieng breaks down how JD Vance's comments calling Chinese people "peasants" have escalated both the shade war and the trade war with China, impacting American industries from automakers to Hollywood. Plus, Troy Iwata chimes in on the one thriving business of the trade war: TikTok luxury knockoffs. Michael Kosta checks in with Canadians to see how they feel about Donald Trump's aims to make them America's 51st state, including one ex-pat who immigrated to Canada when Trump first became president and a gun-loving member of Canada's silent MAGA minority. Iraq War veteran and Democratic Senator from Illinois Tammy Duckworth sits down with Ronny Chieng to discuss the work she is doing in Congress to improve care for veterans and how the Trump administration is setting back that progress by taking jobs away from thousands of veterans and making DOGE cuts to life-saving Veterans' Affairs programs.
Read MoreApril 17, 2025 - Nancy Kwan
Ronny Chieng covers Elon Musk's mission to have babies over DM, Pete Hegseth's Air Force diversity purge, RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine coded attack on autism, and proof he has never seen "Love on the Spectrum." Michael Kosta & Ronny Chieng go head to head over Rory McIlroy's Masters Tournament takeover, brand-new Barbie Lebron James, Bryce Harper's on-field gender reveal, and Baltimore's oyster rebrand. "There will always be political clashes, that's what makes the world interesting." Hollywood icon Nancy Kwan sits down with Ronny Chieng to discuss her trailblazing career and new book, "The World of Nancy Kwan: A Memoir by Hollywood's Asian Superstar." They talk about an accidental screen test that brought her to Hollywood, a friendship with Bruce Lee that began in Hong Kong, and Kwan offers her perspective on what the West can learn from the East.
Read MoreMay 20, 2025 - Prabal Gurung
Ronny Chieng covers Trump's cabinet cracking under pressure, from Kristi Noem drawing a blank on habeas corpus, immigration getting the Bravo treatment, Kash Patel and Dan Bongino flip-flopping on Jeffrey Epstein's "suicide", and Sean Duffy finding an air travel solution in a Jesus painting. In the latest edition of Sports War, Ronny Chieng and Michael Kosta go head to head over NYC's street-wide Knicks celebration, the Dodgers' new Japanese pitcher's bathroom requests, and Bill Belichick spending the rest of his life with 24-year-old Jordon Hudson. Prabal Gurung, award-winning fashion designer and author of the new memoir "Walk Like a Girl", describes to Ronny Chieng how his rise through the fashion world of New York began with the support of his family in Nepal, especially his mother.
Read MoreMay 21, 2025 - Simon Pegg
Ronny Chieng tackles the president of South Africa's uncomfortable White House visit and a MAGA couple shortchanged by a "RUMP" watch. Plus, Trump sets his heart on a $542 billion "golden dome" to protect America from hypothetical attacks, including those provoked by international roast comic Grace Kuhlenschmidt. Charlamagne Tha God looks at Republicans' obsession with Trump as a father figure and reminds them that not only is Trump a bad dad to his own kids, he's an abusive dad to Americans. Screenwriter, comedian, and actor Simon Pegg joins Ronny Chieng to discuss the final installment of the legendary franchise, "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning." They talk about Pegg's humble beginnings doing standup with his goldfish, how "Mission: Impossible" Director Christopher McQuarrie weaved earlier films into the franchise's ending, the power of movie theaters to unite people in experiences, and Tom Cruise's comedic timing while performing epic live-action stunts.
Read MoreMay 22, 2025 - Dawn Staley
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