The Daily Show Guests November 2, 2026

Episode clips

Michael Lewis

Interview

Michael Lewis on the Civil Servants Who Stood Up to DOGE | The Daily Show

Michael Lewis explains why he became interested in civil servants who keep government functioning, especially those who stood up to DOGE, and distinguishes their day-to-day work from the political spectacle on cable news.

Other episode clips

Desk Segment

Democrats Hope for a Midterm Blowout as Trump Embraces Asses and Islamophobia | The Daily Show

The Daily Show previews the midterm elections with Jordan Klepper and the correspondents, combining polling anxiety with satire about Trump’s rhetoric, including his fixation on men’s asses and attacks on Muslims.

Desk Segment

Haley Stevens Flips Against El-Sayed & the Media Goes Poll-Crazy | The Daily Show

Jon Stewart examines the closing midterm arguments, Trump’s Reflecting Pool speech, Haley Stevens’s break with Abdul El-Sayed, and the media’s increasingly frantic poll coverage.

FAQ

Who were the guests on The Daily Show on Nov 2, 2026?

Michael Lewis was a guest on this episode.

When did this episode air?

Nov 2, 2026.