The Daily Show · Season 31 · Episode 126
November 5, 2026 - Teddy Schleifer
Thursday, November 5 · 37 min · ★ 4.3 on TMDB
Republicans spend their post-midterm mourning period offering mild criticism of Trump, while JD Vance blames the Iran War for the blue wave, New York elects foul-mouthed Republican Anthony Constantino, and Jordan Klepper wonders whether Trump’s political beam can hold MAGA together. Grace Kuhlenschmidt rounds up the latest tech headlines, from ChatGPT’s questionable voting advice to Elon Musk’s safety-optional “flying” car and a kung fu robot bodyguard. Later, New York Times reporter Teddy Schleifer joins Klepper to discuss covering America’s billionaire class, how the ultra-wealthy approach political donations, the outsized role of dark money, and why both parties often benefit from the status quo. He also explains why meaningful political change takes years, pointing to Texas as a long-term example.
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