Jon Stewart Says The Daily Show Would Be ‘Delighted’ To Host Elon Musk
Jon Stewart opened the latest episode of The Daily Show with a mix of humor and sharp commentary, first addressing an injury he sustained the previous week. Displaying his finger to the camera, he joked that the minor cut “nearly brought an old man down.” In a playful nod to his fatherly persona, he introduced a sippy cup emblazoned with "World’s Most Dad," a stark reminder of a new safety rule enforced by Paramount, which prohibits him from using regular mugs due to his age and tendency towards accidents. “I am not allowed to have big-boy mugs anymore,” he quipped, much to the amusement of the audience.
Stewart then moved on to discuss tech mogul Elon Musk’s recent Twitter statements about potentially appearing on his show. Musk claimed he would join if the show airs “unedited,” a statement that stirred quite a bit of excitement. Replying to Musk, Stewart humorously acknowledged that unedited is how in-studio interviews typically air. "We’d be delighted," he said, suggesting that the interview could last anywhere from 15 minutes to two hours, given Comedy Central’s programming limitations. “As long as we wrap before the new season of South Park, which comes out like May or June of 2026,” he added, teasing the timeline.
The comedian took a moment to dissect Musk’s further claims that he is “much more a propagandist than it would seem” and “too set in his ways.” Stewart, maintaining his characteristic wit, remarked on the irony of Musk’s statements, especially considering Musk’s own political affiliations. “The guy who custom-made his own dark MAGA hat thinks I’m just too partisan,” he said, leading to boos from the audience.
He encouraged a more candid approach, suggesting that Musk drop the facade regarding his standards for “neutral discourse,” which elicited loud cheers.
A significant portion of Stewart’s commentary centered around the recent controversial meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Stewart framed the encounter as symptomatic of a greater GOP strategy, attributing the disintegration of diplomatic decorum to a plan set forth by former chief strategist Steve Bannon. “Trump and the Republicans like Putin better,” he observed, criticizing how the meeting unfolded.
In a clever twist, Stewart connected MAGA’s narrative that Zelenskyy was pushing for World War III to more humorous topics, including the Oscars. He took a jab at El Mal, the film that won for Best Original Song at the Academy Awards. “Everything sounds better if the only other option you’re presenting us is World War III,” he quipped, illuminating the absurdity of the hyperbolic political discourse.
The episode culminated with sharp satire on current political climates mixed with relatable humor, as Stewart deftly navigated through serious topics with his trademark style. Viewers can catch the full episode online for further insights and laughs.
Watch the episode below:
