June 2, 2026 - Dr. Thomas Mather
The Daily Show · Season 31 · Episode 68
Michael Kosta covers Trump’s impressive losing streak: his name is being removed from the Kennedy Center, headliners are dropping out of his America 250 concert, Congress is blocking his slush fund, and he still hasn’t delivered on a peace deal with Iran. Plus, Ivanka and Jared buy a private Mediterranean island for about $1.5 billion. Desi Lydic examines two scandal-hit midterm contenders: Maine Democrat Graham Platner faces criticism for sexting other women while married, and Colorado MAGA candidate Victor Marx is under scrutiny for dubious claims about calling in an airstrike against ISIS as a civilian, performing exorcisms by phone, and possibly killing people. Dr. Thomas Mather, aka The TickGuy, joins Michael to share how to stay safe from ticks outdoors year-round.
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Season
31
Episode
68
Air Date
02/Jun/2026
Air Time
23:00
Runtime
48 min
Overview
Episode summary.
Michael Kosta covers Trump’s impressive losing streak: his name is being removed from the Kennedy Center, headliners are dropping out of his America 250 concert, Congress is blocking his slush fund, and he still hasn’t delivered on a peace deal with Iran. Plus, Ivanka and Jared buy a private Mediterranean island for about $1.5 billion. Desi Lydic examines two scandal-hit midterm contenders: Maine Democrat Graham Platner faces criticism for sexting other women while married, and Colorado MAGA candidate Victor Marx is under scrutiny for dubious claims about calling in an airstrike against ISIS as a civilian, performing exorcisms by phone, and possibly killing people. Dr. Thomas Mather, aka The TickGuy, joins Michael to share how to stay safe from ticks outdoors year-round.
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