The Daily Show Guests September 15, 2026

Episode clips

Danielle Brooks

Danielle Brooks discusses If I Go Will They Miss Me, in which she plays a mother navigating her son’s idealized view of his father. She reflects on filming in Watts with the local community and how motherhood shapes her approach to acting.

Interview

Danielle Brooks On Motherhood, Acting & Her New Film, “If I Go Will They Miss Me” | The Daily Show

Danielle Brooks discusses If I Go Will They Miss Me, in which she plays a mother navigating her son’s idealized view of his father. She reflects on filming in Watts with the local community and how motherhood shapes her approach to acting.

Other episode clips

Monologue

Mitch McConnell Returns & Trump Dismisses AI Doomsday Warnings | The Daily Show

Josh Johnson jokes about Mitch McConnell’s return to Congress and examines AI researchers’ warnings about potentially catastrophic risks. He questions both Trump’s reassuring response and whether tech executives’ calls for a slowdown reflect safety concerns or pressure to deliver financial returns.

FAQ

Who were the guests on The Daily Show on Sep 15, 2026?

Danielle Brooks was a guest on this episode.

When did this episode air?

Sep 15, 2026.