Episode
The Daily Show: January 21, 2025 - Stephanie Hsu
Overview
Ronny Chieng on Trump pulling the U.S. out of international treaties and organizations, pardoning the January 6th rioters, dissing Melania, and celebrating with the YMCA. Plus, Josh Johnson joins freed insurrectionists on their next criminal adventure. Jordan Klepper went to Trump's inauguration to talk to MAGA diehards who traveled near and far to witness Trump's... garbage truck? Actor Stephanie Hsu sits down with Ronny Chieng to discuss her new Peacock series, "Laid." She shares how Ali Wong's advice pushed her to sign on for the dark rom-com, getting her big break in the "SpongeBob SquarePants" Broadway musical, and the importance of "Everything Everywhere All At Once." Plus, Stephanie offers a behind-the-scenes peek into Ronny's unparalleled professionalism.
Details
- Series
- The Daily Show
- Season
- Season 30
- Episode
- Episode 10
- Air date
- 2025-01-21
- Runtime
- 33 min
Episode context
January 21, 2025 - Stephanie Hsu is Episode 10 in Season 30 of The Daily Show. It aired on 2025-01-21. The runtime is 33 min.
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