The Pandumbic - Omicron Variant Conspiracy Theories
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah
Season 27 E 32 • 11/30/2021

The emergence of the Omicron COVID-19 variant leads to the spread of right-wing conspiracy theories claiming that variants are part of a coordinated scheme by Democrats to win elections.
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06:31

I Apologize for Talking While You Were Talking - Big Games
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Ronny Chieng and Roy Wood Jr. highlight China's controversial torchbearer at the Winter Olympics, the country's COVID-19 crackdowns on athletes and a surge in Big Game gambling in the U.S.
02/10/2022
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08:22

Mask Madness - Blue States Are Ditching Mask Mandates
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Several blue states roll out plans to end their COVID-19 mask mandates, and Democratic politicians such as Stacey Abrams and Eric Garcetti face backlash for going maskless during photo ops.
02/08/2022
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10:37

Getting Back to Normal-ish - COVID-19 Chaos in Schools
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From outdoor learning to cops moonlighting as teachers, U.S. schools take desperate measures to deal with the spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, and Roy Wood Jr. weighs in.
01/27/2022
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11:12

Biden Slams Reporter on Hot Mic & Big Changes for the SAT
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President Biden is overheard cursing about reporter Peter Doocy, China scrambles to contain the coronavirus ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics, and the SAT gets a digital upgrade.
01/25/2022
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06:57

Earth's Core Is Rapidly Cooling & M&M's Get More Inclusive
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Corporate COVID-19 vaccination policies lead to boycotts, Earth's core cools at an unexpected rate, and M&M's gives a progressive makeover to its advertising mascots.
01/20/2022
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05:44

Internet Influencers Are Hired to Encourage Vaccination
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Desi Lydic examines a social media campaign from health officials that enlists influencers to use their online clout to convince people to get vaccinated for COVID-19.
01/20/2022
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06:22

Keep Calm and Party On - Boris Johnson in Hot Water
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E44

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces calls for his resignation and major political backlash over revelations he attended secret parties during lockdown for the COVID-19 coronavirus.
01/19/2022
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09:26

Keeping Up with the Coronavirus - The CDC Sows Confusion
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The CDC faces backlash over confusing COVID-19 mask guidelines and its new take on how long infected people should be isolated, and the Biden administration finally provides free tests.
01/18/2022
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09:59

Novak Djokovic Deported from Australia & Airline 5G Scare
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E43

Australia deports tennis star Novak Djokovic over his COVID-19 vaccination status, airlines panic over a 5G upgrade, and an Oklahoma pastor smears his saliva on a parishioner's face.
01/18/2022
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04:10

Man with Thong Mask & MLK's Family Calls for No Celebration
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E42

A Florida man wears thong underwear as a face mask to protest COVID-19 measures, and Martin Luther King III asks that people not celebrate MLK Day until Congress strengthens voting rights.
12/16/2021
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09:19

COVID-19 Pummels Pro Sports & Reality Star Sells Her Farts
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Coronavirus cases surge among professional athletes, Andrew Cuomo is ordered to return money he made from his book about handling the pandemic, and a reality star sells her farts in a jar.
12/15/2021
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07:11

Chelsea Handler - Vaccinated and Horny Tour
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Comedian and author Chelsea Handler talks about getting her first Grammy Award nomination, her relationship with fellow comic Jo Koy and kicking off her Vaccinated and Horny Tour.
12/14/2021
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05:35

A Look Back at 2021 - The Year in Scams
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Michael Kosta takes a look at the top scams of 2021, including skyrocketing NFT sales, meme stocks, Donald Trump's voter fraud claims, anti-critical race theory hysteria and more.
12/14/2021
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08:32

Omicron Is Taking Over & Teachers Dash for Cash
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E40

The Omicron coronavirus variant spreads around the world at an alarming rate, and South Dakota teachers take part in a degrading competition for cash to pay for school supplies.
12/14/2021
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06:17

Boris Johnson Party Scandal & Hillary Clinton Victory Speech
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E38

U.K. prime minister Boris Johnson is blasted for partying during a national COVID-19 lockdown, and Hillary Clinton shares the presidential victory speech she intended to deliver in 2016.
12/09/2021
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05:59

A Look Back at 2021 - The Year in Exits
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Dulcé Sloan highlights the many exits that took place in 2021, including the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, billionaire space flights and Donald Trump's ban from social media.
12/09/2021
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07:30

Jordan Klepper Fingers the Pulse - Anti-Vaccination in SoCal
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E37

Jordan Klepper talks to vaccine-hesitant protesters in California, and journalist Derek Beres describes how the wellness industry contributes to the spread of misinformation about COVID-19.
12/08/2021
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10:13

Gavin Newsom - "Ben & Emma's Big Hit"
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E36

California governor Gavin Newsom talks about his state's fight against COVID-19 and his children's book "Ben & Emma's Big Hit," which was inspired by his lifelong struggle with dyslexia.
12/07/2021
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05:34

A Look Back at 2021 - Texas Roundup
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E35

Ronny Chieng highlights bad news from Texas in 2021, including the state's harmful response to the COVID-19 crisis, restrictions on voting access, attack on abortion rights and more.
12/06/2021
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15:38

U.S. Boycotts Beijing Olympics & Mass Firing Over Zoom
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E35

The Biden administration announces a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Olympics, a CEO lays off 900 employees via Zoom, and New York City combats overdoses with safe sites for drug use.
12/06/2021
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11:08

Trump Tested Positive Before Debate & SCOTUS on Abortion
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E33

CNN indefinitely suspends anchor Chris Cuomo, Donald Trump reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 before debating Joe Biden, and the Supreme Court appears poised to undo Roe v. Wade.
12/01/2021
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10:18

Barbados Drops the Queen & North Korea Bans Leather Coats
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E32

Moderna's CEO makes a dire prediction about vaccines in the wake of the Omicron variant, Barbados officially cuts ties with Britain, and North Korea makes it illegal to wear leather coats.
11/30/2021
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08:06

The Pandumbic - Omicron Variant Conspiracy Theories
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E32

The emergence of the Omicron COVID-19 variant leads to the spread of right-wing conspiracy theories claiming that variants are part of a coordinated scheme by Democrats to win elections.
11/30/2021
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Ed Sheeran on Fatherhood, Grief and "=" - Uncensored
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Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran talks about his journey through fatherhood, coping with grief through songwriting on his new album "=," and describes the formula behind his album concepts.
11/30/2021
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07:38

Peter Hotez - "Preventing the Next Pandemic"
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E31

"Preventing the Next Pandemic" author, Dr. Peter Hotez, discusses the rise of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus in Africa and the global leadership failures that helped to enable it.
11/29/2021
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10:46

Keeping Up with the Coronavirus - Omicron Variant
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E31

Scientists sound the alarm about the global health implications of the emerging Omicron COVID-19 variant, and the Biden administration imposes travel bans from several African countries.
11/29/2021
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15:26

Russia Destroys Satellite & Lawyer Objects to Black Pastors
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E28

The politicization of COVID-19 extends to flu shots, a Russian missile test creates space debris, and an attorney in the Ahmaud Arbery murder trial objects to the presence of Black pastors.
11/16/2021
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09:03

Getting Back to Normal-ish - Gas Prices Soar in the U.S.
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Americans struggle with rising gas prices, and Trevor explains how the problem can be traced to the early days of the pandemic and its severe impact on the oil and gas industry worldwide.
11/15/2021
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03:33

Leo Deblin's ICU 2 U Service
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E27

COVID-19 cases surge in the U.S., leading to a massive shortage of ICU beds, but Leo Deblin (Roy Wood Jr.) has a novel solution.
11/15/2021
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08:37

Vague Inclinations and the Rise of Polyamorous Relations
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Charlamagne Tha God applauds Kim Kardashian being with men who are just shy of white, questions the media's handling of Aaron Rodgers's vaccination fabrication and examines monogamy.
11/12/2021
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15:52

Cedric Richmond on President Biden's Push for Racial Equity
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POTUS Senior Advisor Cedric Richmond discusses the Biden administration's efforts to aid Black Americans, from the fight for voter rights to the benefits of the Build Back Better Plan.
11/12/2021
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07:49

Keeping Up with the Coronavirus - Deer Threat & Mall Santas
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The U.S. plans to send COVID-19 vaccines to conflict zones throughout the world, a study finds deer are spreading the coronavirus, and the pandemic causes a major mall Santa shortage.
11/11/2021
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15:28

Republicans Harassed Over Infrastructure Vote & More
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E24

Singapore refuses to pay for unvaccinated COVID-19 patients, Republicans face backlash for backing Democrats' infrastructure bill, and Sen. Josh Hawley claims liberals threaten masculinity.
11/09/2021
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09:54

Vaccination Nation - U.S. Travel & Big Bird Ruffles Feathers
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E23

The U.S. welcomes vaccinated international visitors, NFL player Aaron Rodgers remains defiant about getting vaccinated, and Big Bird draws right-wing criticism for encouraging vaccination.
11/08/2021
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06:36

I Apologize for Talking While You Were Talking - Fan Antics
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E19

Roy Wood Jr. and Ronny Chieng talk about fired-up sports fans, a beef between LeBron James and the creator of "Squid Game" and the NBA's new rules about what constitutes a foul on the court.
10/28/2021
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08:23

Tamron Hall - "As the Wicked Watch"
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E17

Journalist and author Tamron Hall discusses "As the Wicked Watch," her novel about how the media selectively covers stories about missing Black girls.
10/26/2021
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05:59

Vaccination Nation - Vaccine-Resistant Cops
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E14

U.S. police officers push back against COVID-19 vaccination mandates despite the fact that the coronavirus has become the leading cause of death for law enforcement officials.
10/20/2021
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11:17

Mixing and Matching Booster Shots & Kanye West Becomes Ye
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E13

Research suggests positive benefits from mixing and matching COVID-19 vaccines, Hooters waitresses protest the company's new extra-skimpy shorts, and Kanye West changes his name to Ye.
10/19/2021
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09:10

Getting Back to Normal-ish - America's Great Resignation
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E11

As businesses continue to reopen in the U.S., a record-breaking number of people are quitting their jobs, and employers scramble to adapt to new attitudes about work in the COVID-19 era.
10/14/2021
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08:05

Vaccination Nation
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E9

Texas governor Greg Abbott orders a sweeping ban on vaccine mandates, NBA star Kyrie Irving is barred from playing until he gets vaccinated, and Moderna refuses to share its vaccine formula.
10/12/2021
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