The Daily Show Guests October 6, 2026

Episode clips

Aaron Sorkin

Aaron Sorkin examines Facebook’s rage-driven evolution in The Social Reckoning and explains his effort to give Mark Zuckerberg’s position its strongest argument. He also discusses the Broadway return of A Few Good Men and his intensely physical writing process.

Interview

Aaron Sorkin Revisits Mark Zuckerberg 16 Years Later In "The Social Reckoning" | The Daily Show

Aaron Sorkin promotes The Social Reckoning, explaining how the film follows Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen and examines the platform’s evolution from connection tool to rage-amplifying algorithm. He also announces a Broadway revival of A Few Good Men and recalls breaking his nose while physically acting out a Newsroom scene during his writing process.

Other episode clips

Monologue

Ramaswamy Nearly Drops a Kid, Paxton's Ad Backfires & Trump Wants to Fix Your Clock | The Daily Show

Michael Kosta covers vulnerable Republican midterm candidates, mocking Vivek Ramaswamy’s awkward attempt to lift a child and a Ken Paxton ad whose wording suggests the opposite of its intended anti-trafficking message. He then examines Donald Trump’s push for permanent Daylight Saving Time and his publication of Senator Tom Cotton’s phone number.

FAQ

Who were the guests on The Daily Show on Oct 6, 2026?

Aaron Sorkin was a guest on this episode.

When did this episode air?

Oct 6, 2026.