Iran War Closes Another Strait & Mamdani Debuts 10-Minute Toilets in NYC | Giri Nathan
Summary
The Daily Show covers the escalating Iran war, rising fuel costs, and the chaos of the Strait of Hormuz, alongside Mayor Mamdani’s plan for high-tech public restrooms in NYC. Sports War discusses the US Open’s rowdy crowds, a controversial Sydney Sweeney ad, and a Hyrox athlete who won after soiling herself. The episode concludes with a guest interview about the state of tennis, the Sinner-Alcarz rivalry, and the challenges of playing in New York.
Topics discussed
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Introduction and Comedy Central branding
NYC Public Restrooms and Mayor Mamdani
Iran War, Oil Prices, and Strait of Hormuz
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Sports War: Football, Sydney Sweeney, and Hyrox
Sponsor: Shopify
Sponsor: Rocket Mortgage
Interview: US Open Spectator Behavior
Interview: Women's Final and Rivalries
Interview: Men's Final and Sinner/Alcaraz
Interview: Tennis Court Scarcity in NYC
Interview: Advice for Young Writers
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Sponsor: Disney Plus
Sketch: AI Robot Congressman
Outro and FX The Bear Promo
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Sponsor: Peacock The Paper
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