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Episode 784Oct 1, 2022

What Trevor Noah’s departure says about late-night show biz

Plus, a round of Half Full/Half Empty.

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"The Daily Show" host Trevor Noah will leave his perch after seven years. (Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images)
"The Daily Show" host Trevor Noah will leave his perch after seven years. (Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images)

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After seven years in the host’s chair, Trevor Noah is leaving “The Daily Show” to do more stand-up and touring. We’ll talk about the evolution of the late-night TV business. Plus, a case before the Supreme Court could determine what’s considered the “waters of the U.S.” And, we play a round of Half Full/Half Empty with a surprise guest emcee!

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What Trevor Noah’s departure says about late-night show biz