The Daily Show Guests October 21, 2026

Episode clips

Taika Waititi

Interview

Taika Waititi on Filming “Klara and the Sun” in His Home Country of New Zealand | The Daily Show

Taika Waititi discusses directing Klara and the Sun, a film about a disconnected future in which children receive artificial friends. He also talks about filming in New Zealand and working with Jenna Ortega on the adaptation.

Other episode clips

Desk Segment

Trump Nixes Hegseth's Livestream Execution & JD Vance Unleashes New Laugh | The Daily Show

The Daily Show’s Ronny Chieng mocks JD Vance’s awkward political interviews and new laugh, then covers Republican culture-war talking points and the prospect of a 2028 presidential run.

FAQ

Who were the guests on The Daily Show on Oct 21, 2026?

Taika Waititi was a guest on this episode.

When did this episode air?

Oct 21, 2026.