Episode
The Daily Show: April 28, 2026 - Gaten Matarazzo
Overview
Josh Johnson looks at how the GOP is scrambling to use the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner to hard-sell Trump's $400 million ballroom on the pretense of national security, with American taxpayers footing the bill. Also, Jordan Klepper finds out if other countries have security ideas better than just "ballroom". From Peter Doocy to Dr. Oz to Marco Rubio, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog got up close and deeply personal with the D.C. power players and media heavyweights swarming the red carpet at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, aka Black Tie January 6. Actor Gaten Matarazzo talks to Josh about starring in the new comedy, "Pizza Movie". They discuss the foods that Matarazzo would go on a wild goose chase for and how he prepared for this "love letter to stoner movies". He also describes his return to his theater roots in "Octet", an upcoming movie musical directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Details
- Series
- The Daily Show
- Season
- Season 31
- Episode
- Episode 52
- Air date
- 2026-04-28
- Runtime
- 30 min
Episode context
April 28, 2026 - Gaten Matarazzo is Episode 52 in Season 31 of The Daily Show. It aired on 2026-04-28. The runtime is 30 min.
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