Al Franken
Fox News accuses liberals of politicizing the South Carolina shooting, Jessica Williams takes on the Confederate flag, and Al Franken discusses going from comedy to Congress.
Episodes
21
Bruce Springsteen & Frank Caruso
President Obama increases the military presence in Iraq, Jordan Klepper examines police sensitivity training, and Bruce Springsteen and Frank Caruso discuss “Outlaw Pete.”
22
Samantha Power
New York City is declared Ebola-free, China hosts the APEC summit, and U.N. Ambassador Samantha Power discusses the international efforts to combat Ebola and ISIS.
23
Steve Carell
Poaching threatens elephants and funds terrorists, police accuse Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges of flashing a gang sign, and Steve Carell discusses his film “Foxcatcher.”
24
Maziar Bahari & Gael Garcia Bernal
John Oliver hosts the show, and Jason Jones, Tim Greenberg, Gael Garcia Bernal and Maziar Bahari discuss the inspiration for and making of the film “Rosewater.”
25
Laura Poitras
President Obama considers an executive order on immigration, Jessica Williams reports on Detroit’s water shutoffs, and Laura Poitras discusses her documentary “Citizenfour.”
26
Benedict Cumberbatch
Obamacare faces scrutiny yet again, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi demonstrates her political ruthlessness, and Benedict Cumberbatch discusses “The Imitation Game.”
27
Jessica Chastain
Hasan Minhaj and Jordan Klepper debate the use of gestation crates, Lewis Black investigates Black Friday’s impact on laborers, and Jessica Chastain discusses “Interstellar.”
28
Eddie Redmayne
The Keystone XL pipeline bill fails to pass, Republicans include a loophole in an eminent domain law, and Eddie Redmayne discusses his file “The Theory of Everything.”
29
Andrew Napolitano
Civil rights protests erupt across the U.S., Governor Chris Christie vetoes a bill to ban pig gestation crates, and Judge Andrew Napolitano discusses his book “Suicide Pact.”
30
Sophie Delaunay
The St. Louis Rams clash with local police, Larry Wilmore talks about the Ferguson protests, China bans puns, and Sophie Delaunay discusses Doctors Without Borders.
31
Dave Grohl
The NYPD officer whose chokehold led to Eric Garner’s death is not indicted, Samantha Bee reports on pinkwashing, and Dave Grohl discusses “Foo Fighters: Sonic Highways.”
32
Angelina Jolie
The media tries to find the rationale behind the Eric Garner grand jury decision, Trevor Noah joins The Best F#@king News Team Ever, and Angelina Jolie discusses “Unbroken.”
33
Norman Lear
Some of the recipients of Social Security benefits prove to be surprising, Fox News takes a stab at Jon, and Norman Lear discusses his memoir “Even This I Get to Experience.”
34
Kathryn Bigelow & Juan Zarate
The Senate releases its report on CIA torture, Jordan Klepper investigates a discriminatory restaurant, and Kathryn Bigelow and Juan Zarate discuss their PSA “Last Days.”
35
Suki Kim
Proponents of the CIA’s torture program try to justify it, Hasan Minhaj defends America’s awesomeness, and Suki Kim discusses her memoir, “Without You, There Is No Us.”
36
Mick Foley
The royal family visits New York City, millennials get more than they bargained for when they join ISIS, and Mick Foley discusses his documentary “I Am Santa Claus.”
37
Tim Burton
Dick Cheney defends the CIA’s torture program, Jordan Klepper visits Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven for governing advice, and Tim Burton discusses his film “Big Eyes.”
38
Paul McCartney
Congress passes a budget bill that’s full of surprises, Aasif Mandvi reports on a suggestive South Dakotan PSA, and Paul McCartney discusses his song “Hope for the Future.”
39
Anna Kendrick
LeBron James and Andrew Hawkins join in the police brutality protests, Jessica Williams defends Jay Z’s reputation, and Anna Kendrick discusses her film “Into the Woods.”
40
Chris Rock
Sony decides not to release “The Interview,” the U.S. and Cuba begin to rebuild their relationship, Jordan Klepper reports on SantaCon, and Chris Rock discusses “Top Five.”
