Episode
The Daily Show: Dakota Meyer
Overview
Donald Trump challenges President Obama, military veterans fight the civilian economy, and war hero Dakota Meyer describes a dark day in Afghanistan.
Details
- Series
- The Daily Show
- Season
- Season 18
- Episode
- Episode 15
- Air date
- 2012-10-24
Episode context
Dakota Meyer is Episode 15 in Season 18 of The Daily Show. It aired on 2012-10-24.
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