The Daily Show —
Season 31,
Episode 20
February 9, 2026 - Gov. Andy Beshear
Season 31,
Episode 20
• Aired 2026-02-09
• 47 min
Jon Stewart calls out MAGA’s quick outrage at anything outside their narrow values—from boycotting Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl show to Trump’s racist social‑media attacks on the Obamas and criticism of a U.S. Olympic skier for mild comments about America. He’s joined by Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, who discusses how Trump’s tariffs have killed jobs and raised costs, and how recent bills have harmed rural healthcare. They talk about signs of MAGA’s grip weakening in Kentucky, why Democrats should speak more plainly to connect with voters, challenging the administration in court, and focusing on the deeper purpose behind Democratic policies.
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Jon Stewart
as Self - Host
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Jordan Klepper
as Self
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Benny Johnson
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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Andy Beshear
as Self - Guest
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Joe Concha
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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Anderson Cooper
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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Megyn Kelly
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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Kid Rock
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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Brian Kilmeade
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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Lee Brice
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)