Episode
The Daily Show: Van Jones
Overview
Ben Carson is nominated for secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Jordan Klepper attends Donald Trump's post-election tour, and Van Jones discusses "The Messy Truth."
Details
- Series
- The Daily Show
- Season
- Season 22
- Episode
- Episode 32
- Air date
- 2016-12-05
Episode context
Van Jones is Episode 32 in Season 22 of The Daily Show. It aired on 2016-12-05.
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