The Daily Show with Trevor Noah

Wall Street Manipulates the Market

Season 26 E 51 • 02/02/2021

As Wall Street traders cry foul over the Reddit-fueled GameStop saga, Trevor highlights Wall Street's sordid and destructive history of manipulating markets to drive up prices.

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07:04

Regina King - "One Night in Miami"
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Regina King talks about making her directorial debut with "One Night in Miami," her film about the night Muhammad Ali, Sam Cooke, Jim Brown and Malcolm X spent together in 1964.
01/28/2021
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08:14

Doug Henwood - Wall Street's Reaction to the GameStop Surge
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Journalist and "Behind the News" podcast host Doug Henwood discusses the Reddit-fueled GameStop stock surge and what it reveals about the nature of Wall Street.
01/28/2021
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03:59

Redditors Fuel a Silver Frenzy
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In the wake of the Reddit-driven GameStop stock surge, Redditors drive up the price of silver as a protest against big banks, and Desi Lydic pitches an exciting investment opportunity.
02/01/2021
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12:23

Jeremy O. Harris - "Slave Play" & Be an #ArtsHero
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Playwright Jeremy O. Harris talks about his provocative and highly acclaimed Broadway production "Slave Play," and his efforts to help the theater industry survive the coronavirus pandemic.
02/01/2021
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11:07

Fringe-Watching - Marjorie Taylor Greene Faces Backlash
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene sparks outrage over revelations she endorsed the execution of prominent Democrats, and Trevor highlights her racist comments and support for conspiracy theories.
02/01/2021
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04:16

Anti-Vaxxers Shut Down Vaccine Site & Myanmar Military Coup
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A California highway collapses into the ocean, anti-vaxxers block people from getting vaccinated at Dodger Stadium, and Myanmar's civilian government is toppled by a military coup.
02/01/2021
Highlight
02:22

Washington Debates COVID-19 Relief
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Democrats and Republicans spar over the next coronavirus relief plan, and GOP senators attempt to whittle down the Biden administration's proposed $1.9 trillion package to $600 billion.
02/02/2021
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05:22

Western Australia's Lockdown & Rusty Pandemic-Era Pilots
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Scientists teach spinach how to send emails, a single COVID-19 case leads to a complete lockdown in Western Australia, and airline pilots get rusty due to inactivity during the pandemic.
02/02/2021
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02:52

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Recounts Capitol Riot Attack
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Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gives a harrowing account of her traumatic personal experience during the insurrection at the Capitol.
02/02/2021
Interview
08:07

Ibram X. Kendi - "Four Hundred Souls"
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E51

Ibram X. Kendi discusses his efforts to help people actively challenge racism with "How to Be an Antiracist" and talks about "Four Hundred Souls," which he edited with Keisha N. Blain.
02/02/2021
Highlight
10:39

Wall Street Manipulates the Market
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E51

As Wall Street traders cry foul over the Reddit-fueled GameStop saga, Trevor highlights Wall Street's sordid and destructive history of manipulating markets to drive up prices.
02/02/2021
Highlight
04:47

GOP Metal Detector Controversy & Newsmax vs. Mike Lindell
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E52

House Republicans bristle at fines for refusing to go through metal detectors, and a Newsmax anchor walks off set during a potentially defamatory rant from MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell.
02/03/2021
Interview
07:42

Dax Shepard - "Top Gear America" and "Armchair Expert"
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E52

Dax Shepard talks about cohosting the show "Top Gear America," his passion for extremely fast cars and his wildly successful podcast "Armchair Expert."
02/03/2021
Highlight
04:33

LeBron James Feuds with "Courtside Karen"
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E52

LeBron James faces off with an unhinged heckler during an NBA game, and Desi Lydic introduces the Karentervention Virtual Rehab Clinic, where "Karens" can get the treatment they sorely need.
02/03/2021
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09:10

If You Don't Know, Now You Know - U.S. Childcare Crisis
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The COVID-19 pandemic deals an especially hard blow to working mothers, and Trevor examines how America's prohibitively expensive childcare costs have always placed a heavy burden on women.
02/03/2021
Highlight
02:50

Jeff Bezos Steps Down as CEO & Amazon Pays Back Stolen Tips
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E52

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos announces an end to his role as CEO, and the FTC finds Amazon kept nearly $62 million in tips that were intended for delivery drivers.
02/03/2021
Highlight
05:28

The Big Game Adapts to the Pandemic
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E53

Michael Kosta and Roy Wood Jr. highlight how the COVID-19 pandemic will affect the NFL's Big Game, including free tickets for vaccinated health workers and a reading from poet Amanda Gorman.
02/04/2021
Interview
13:15

Cori Bush - Seeking Justice as an Activist and Lawmaker
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E53

Democratic Rep. Cori Bush talks about confronting her GOP colleagues about white supremacy in the wake of the Capitol insurrection, her journey from activist to congresswoman, and more.
02/04/2021
Highlight
06:36

Marjorie Taylor Greene Controversy
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E53

Democrats kick Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene off all of her congressional committees in response to her racist and violent rhetoric, and Republicans rally behind her while feigning ignorance.
02/04/2021
Highlight
05:08

Biden May Send Everyone a Mask & Sexist Olympics Official
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E53

President Biden considers sending masks to every American, a Tokyo Olympics official comes under fire for making sexist comments, and rapper Lil Uzi Vert embeds a diamond in his forehead.
02/04/2021
Interview
06:47

Leonard Fournette - Super Bowl Glory and Beyond
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E54

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette talks about his journey to becoming Super Bowl champion, the thrill of playing with Tom Brady and his hope to inspire others.
02/08/2021
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