‘Daily Show’ cancels Milwaukee shows, moves back to N.Y. after assassination attempt on Trump

As a longtime fan of “The Daily Show,” I was disappointed to hear that the show would not be broadcasting live from the Republican National Convention on Monday as originally planned. The logistical issues and evolving situation in Milwaukee certainly add to the uncertainty of these times, but I can’t help but feel a pang of nostalgia.


After the assassination attempt on Saturday against ex-President Trump in Pennsylvania’s Butler, everyone will focus their attention on the upcoming Republican National Convention in Milwaukee starting from Monday. However, viewers of “The Daily Show” need to be patient for an extra day.

As a devoted cinema-goer, I was looking forward to tuning in to Comedy Central’s “Indecision 2024” on Monday night for live coverage of the Republican National Convention (RNC). However, in a surprising turn of events, a post shared on Sunday revealed that the show would not be broadcasting from the RNC after all. Instead, the team will bring us the latest news and hilarious commentary from their New York City studio on Tuesday through Thursday. I’ll still be glued to my screen, but now with even more anticipation for the week ahead!

See you Tuesday.

— The Daily Show (@TheDailyShow) July 14, 2024

A satirical news show, broadcasting weeknights at 11 p.m. on Comedy Central and available for streaming the next day on Paramount+, announced “logistical challenges” and the “changing circumstances in Milwaukee.” Initially, they intended to provide live coverage from Chicago of both political conventions – the Republican National Convention and the Democratic National Convention – with firsthand reporting and Jon Stewart hosting the final nights for each event.

The hosting team for “The Daily Show” on CBS, consisting of Ronny Chieng, Jordan Klepper, Michael Kosta, Desi Lydic, Dulcé Sloan, and Lewis Black, as well as new members Troy Iwata, Josh Johnson, and Grace Kuhlenschmidt, will continue to take turns hosting the show during non-DNC weeks. No adjustments have been made yet regarding their coverage of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago from August 19th to 22nd.

During Stewart’s tenure as both host and executive producer from 1999 to 2015, “The Daily Show” gained immense popularity among politics enthusiasts, paving the way for the success of several notable figures such as John Oliver, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, Samantha Bee, and Jessica Williams.

Starting in 2015, Trevor Noah effectively carried on the show’s triumph as host. However, the program faced difficulties in finding its bearings after Noah left in 2022. Stewart came back in February 2024 to handle the upcoming election coverage.

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2024-07-18 19:16