Obama Rallies for Harris, Trump's IVF Claim, and Juggalos’ Political Leanings | Jason Segel
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This is The Daily Show with your host, Desi Lydic. I'm Desi Lydic. We've got so much to talk about tonight. Trump and Kamala focus on their problem areas. President Obama holds an intervention. And Fox News locks Trump in a room full of women. So let's get right into it with another installment of Indecision 2024. Indecision 2024.

In the race for president, there are certain demographics that the candidates can depend on. For instance, Donald Trump has locked down evangelicals, blue collar men, teenage boys who call their mom bitch, boys who sing the N-word in rap songs, and Americans who consider Joe Rogan their primary care physician. But when it comes to women voters, Trump is polling slightly below a yeast infection.

But Desi, he's groped so many women, I know, and yet still he trails. So today the Trump campaign, I mean Fox News, organized a town hall for him with an all-female audience. And just take a look at this set they built with an old-timey wagon and bales of hay. It's a reminder of the good old days when men were men and women weren't allowed to vote.

Go ahead, Donald. Reassure women that you're on their side. Just don't make it creepy. IVF, you had mentioned before IVF. Right, let's get this question because I believe that's what this is about. Oh, I want to talk about IVF. You don't hear that every day. I'm the father of IVF, so I want to hear this question.

So close. So close. It's not enough for you to say that you support IVF. You've got to make it weird and say, I'm the father of IVF. Sounds like he broke into the lab and fertilized all the eggs with his own pudding. Now I can never eat pudding again. So Darth Trump is IVF's father. I didn't see that coming, but...

Let's talk about other important issues. Well, Fox wasn't so cruel as to put Trump in front of a room of any women. They hand-selected conservative supporters, which might explain why one particular women's issue came up. How do you plan on addressing the transgender issue in women's sports? We stop it. We absolutely stop it. You can't have it. How do you stop it? Do you go to the sports leagues? Do you go to the Olympic Councils? You just ban it. The president bans it. You just don't let it happen.

Yes, as everyone knows, the president has three major responsibilities. Commanding the military, signing bills into law, and personally managing the rules for every JV field hockey team. It's right there in the Constitution on page... What the f*** are you talking about? That is not a presidential power. I shouldn't have to explain this to someone who isn't president. Yes, ma'am.

the Supreme Court will just let him do what... Oh, yeah. Oh, yeah. Yes, they probably will. They probably will. But while Trump's reaching out to women, Kamala's trying to shore up support with another demographic, black men, which is crazy. I really thought that Taylor Swift's endorsement would totally seal it.

But in the past few days, Kamala's gone on The Breakfast Club, Roland Martin, The Shade Room, all the shows that make your racist uncle lock the car doors when they come on the radio.

And in addition to her interviews, she released a plan specifically aimed at winning over black male voters. - Harris announced a new plan aimed at winning them over, including one million forgivable small business loans, a focus on health issues that disproportionately affect black men, and legalizing recreational marijuana to boost the industry and create new jobs. - It also supports pathways for black men to become educators, promises to protect their cryptocurrency investments.

Wait, I get the business loans and healthcare, but crypto? I guess because black men deserve the opportunity to be scammed like everyone else? And legalizing weed should be popular too, but Kamala is a former prosecutor, so it's always a little suspicious when a cop approaches black men to offer them marijuana. Hey, I heard you guys like drugs. Me too. But there's one black man that Kamala definitely doesn't need to win over.

That's right, Barack Obama. Barack, give us that sweet, sweet hope and change. Former President Barack Obama delivering a surprise lecture to black men today, accusing them of having sexist reasons for not wanting to vote for Kamala Harris. Part of it makes me think that, well, you just aren't feeling the idea of having a woman as president. And you're coming up with other alternatives and other reasons for it. So now...

You're thinking about sitting out or even supporting somebody who has a history of denigrating you because you think that's a sign of strength because that's what being a man is? Putting women down? That's not acceptable. You're in trouble. I think this is the first time someone told an entire demographic it was grounded.

I kind of feel bad for the guys in that room. They were like, "President Obama's coming in today. What's he gonna talk about? How much you suck shit!" Now, as much as Harris is focusing on black men, it's important to have some perspective, because polls show that Kamala's getting support from about 80% of black men versus about 20% for Trump. Or as Trump would put it... -And my numbers with the black, and especially black men, I love black men. I love them. I love them!

I have gone through the roof with black men. Black men. Black men. Black men. He says it like he's been practicing really hard not to call them something else. Jesus. For more on these demographics and their support, we go live to Atlanta Barbershop with Josh Johnson. Josh Johnson.

Josh, I think it's obvious what I want to ask you about. You're at the barbershop. What do women want? Thank you, Desi. I assumed you'd ask me about this. Women want a candidate who puts them in control of not just their bodies, but their economic futures. You know when you're out to brunch with your besties and you're sipping on apple cider mimosas living for fall, all right? And you realize Jessica couldn't come because childcare costs more than a girl's trip to Ibiza. That's what this election is about.

for women and also, I assume, for black men, but you tell me. I'm no expert. Well, I think what black men want right now is equal opportunity. They want a criminal justice system that isn't whack.

Especially when it comes to marijuana charges. You know when you're hooping on the courts with the squad? Except your point guard, Devante, got scooped up by 5-0 for holding the same thing the white man's writing prescriptions for uptown? So now instead of running fives, you gotta run fours? That's what this election is about. I've never thought about it that way, but...

Women can relate to that, especially with the wage gap. How many times have the girls been having a total Sunday fun day? I mean, hitting. I mean, hitting William Sonoma because they got 20% off on alpaca throws. But then you get to polite class and Mark is subbing for Cindy? But his playlist has no chapel, no Charlie, no Tay-Tay. But you know he probably makes more money than her. That's what this election is about.

Yeah, peep this. What black men want is financial stability. You know when you're at the club sipping Henny and you see a shorty from across the room and she's thick, so you want to take her back to your crib, but you live with your moms because the housing market go crazy. That, that is what this election is about. For sure-sies. For sure-sies.

Inflation is giving a lot of people the ick, okay? Have you seen how expensive it is just to get your bangs trimmed? Can't be worse than the price of do-rags. Totes. Yeah, of course, with all the focus on women and black men, I do wonder if there's other demographics that are feeling left out here. Yes, hello, thank you. Oh, Troy. Troy, amazing. I assume you're on Fire Island at a drag brunch?

I'm in my home, Desi. Oh. I'm reporting in because someone needs to speak for a community that I care deeply about. The rural football dads. Okay? No one cares about their issues? Are the candidates just going to let NFL defenses keep the too high safety concept? It makes the game so boring. Let's go! Men and their football. Tight. Thank you, Troy and Josh.

in this election.

Like most presidential elections, this election will be determined by disengaged, working-class, independent voters from a few Midwest states. So I'm at a gathering of such voters in Thornville, Ohio.

Okay, so it's 2024. We have a very exciting presidential election coming up. Very exciting. Everyone's really, really happy about it. Who are you voting for? -None of you, Bobby. -None of you vote. -No. -Are you gonna vote? -Uh, hell no. Why don't you plan to vote? 'Cause, like, uh, you're voting for two people who pretty much doesn't care about your existence. Like, there's nothing that's been improving. For us low-income people, it's been shit. I...

Yes, this is the Gathering of the Juggalos, a music festival where young people in America's heartland explore new frontiers in fashion, self-care, and the arts, while enjoying the music of insane clown posse and other popular acts of the murder clown genre.

These tens of thousands of disengaged youths could be a powerful voting bloc if only a political party would address the issues they care about. 100%, I believe global warming is real. Man, it gets hotter and hotter and hotter to go through the summers. I know, it's 9 a.m. and you already have your shirt off. How do you feel about cutting taxes for billionaires? Yes, I think billionaires should pay more tax.

In a way, they're sociopathic clowns. Legalizing drugs, trans rights, being pro-choice, women's rights. I think our ethos are based upon however you want to be, you should be accepted. If you want to be a killer clown. If you want to be a trans killer clown, by all means, please do. I'm really glad that the killer clown community has opened up to the trans community as well. And there's one policy preference the Juggalettes feel especially strongly about. Importions, that's women. That's our body.

No one has control over that but us. We don't want to keep getting nutted in and having babies all the time. I like to be child-free in my 20s. I'm going to put that on a t-shirt, by the way. Yes! Oh, that would be a killer t-shirt. Unsurprisingly, the Juggalos were interested in a third-party candidate, and their pick turned out to be more politically viable than RFK Jr. The world would be a much better place, in my opinion, if there was a Juggalo in the f***ing world.

- I think the clouds would turn pink if a Juggalo came in. - Honestly, I like how Violent J's mindset works. - Okay. - Yeah, or Shaggy 2 Dope. I'd have them up in the White House. - I'd say Shaggy as president and then Violent J as second. - And that makes sense too, 'cause president Violent J might scare some people. - Of course the Juggalos would want one of their own in the White House. So I put on my best Juggalo formal wear to find out if Violent J himself would accept the nomination.

- that, no. No amount of money. You gotta go places? - Yeah. - They give you an itinerary, you gotta get up all early and shit? - That's the number one qualification of the president, you have to get up early. - Even though Violent J refused the mandate of Commander-in-Chief, he had clear policy preferences on everything from mass deportation... - up.

Now I remember why I hated Trump, that wall shit. To women's rights. They have the right to be the f***ing shit. Environmental conservation. We think we're the superior f***ing animal on this planet, right? Let me tell you what the superior animal is, a whale. It's the biggest. And progressive taxation. My mom said the Democrats basically are saying less taxes on the poor, more taxes on the rich. I'm assuming you pay taxes. Up the f***.

I was starting to get a sense of where Violent J stood on the issues. But did the head of the Insane Clown Nation see himself in any of the candidates to lead our Insane Clown Nation? A little pussy-holish on the fact that he refused to paint his beard. You know what I mean? Yeah, he's a pussy because he didn't paint his beard. A pussy-hole. What about good old DT?

- him. - Okay. - 'Cause he's all about that wall. - All right. This is Tim Walz. This is Kamala Harris's VP. - Who? - Kamala Harris's VP. - Vice president? - Yeah. - I'm absolutely opinionless. - Okay. - On that man. - All right, last we have Kamala.

I wanted to win because she's a Democrat and I love my mom. Okay. That's it. Really? That's a beautiful sentiment. Yeah. How do you say her first name? Kamala. Kamala? Yeah. Kamala? Like Kamala. That's fresh. Sorry, I bet the mushrooms are kicking in. Oh, sure, sure. I forgot mine.

So Violent J is backing Harris. See, not all juggalos are sitting this election out. Now, what are the odds he's going to remember to vote on November 5th? Well, man, that's what I'm saying. What in the f***? Thank you. I love you.

Welcome guest tonight is an Emmy-nominated actor who stars in the Apple TV Plus series, Shrinking. Please welcome Jason Segel! Welcome guest tonight is an Emmy-nominated actor

Thank you. Got big fans here. Yeah. We are all huge fans of yours. Thanks. I'm a huge fan of yours, actually. Thank you. Yeah, I think what you do is really important. Oh, that's very kind. True. Very kind. I have loved you since Freaks and Geeks. Yeah, the good old days. Oh, my God. Forgetting Sarah Marshall is still, I think, one of the greatest rom-coms of all time. Still holds up. Thank you. Wow. Yeah.

And nominated for an Emmy last year for season one of Shrinking. Now you're back at it, season two. You're not just starring in this show, you co-created it with Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein. How did that all come about? I'm really lucky. I got kind of a free ride on this one in that I got a call from Bill and Brett. They had both had an idea about a therapist going through a nervous breakdown and they got in touch with me and asked if I wanted to play the guy.

Actually, the truth of the story is, apparently, I was on a walk and I was listening to -- I know what I was listening to at the time. I was listening to "Sign Seal Delivered" by Stevie Wonder. And I was like -- Yeah, I was walking along, kind of dancing to myself. And apparently, the producer texted Bill Lawrence, "Just saw Jason Segel. He seems happy. Let's do a show with him." That's a true story.

Yeah, life's not fair at all. I have got to start dancing in the streets more often I couldn't agree more. I have to say if I did that I feel like people would be like someone needs to pay that woman to stop moving like that. Yeah, I'm also gigantic human being and I live in a small town and I kind of function like the town big bird.

Just a joyful big bird. Yeah, I do what I can. Oh, my God. Your chemistry is so good with Harrison Ford on this show. You have this great, like, buddy comedy dynamic. How did you get him to sign on to do comedy? Did he see your full frontal scene in Forgetting Sarah Marshall? Because I'll be honest, it's the whole reason you're here today. Yeah, I accept that. I have not told this story, actually. It's funny you ask because I know you're joking.

He was not that familiar with me. And so they said, you should watch Forgetting Sarah Marshall. You'll get a sense of what this guy does. And apparently he went off and he watched it. And he texted Bill Lawrence, I'm in. BTW, good dick. And...

I have it framed. Oh, good. I have the text printed and framed. You could almost retire after that. Not that anyone wants you, but you got Harrison Ford to compliment your dick. Yeah, yeah, yeah. Good job, kid. You should have gotten that Emmy. I know, yeah, I know. I know. Pretty cool, right? You also work with one of our Daily Show alums, the brilliant Jessica Williams. The best. Yes. The best. She really is.

I'm sure you know and relate, but like doing improv is a vulnerable thing. And there is a sense that if you go past the line, it can be embarrassing. If you get it wrong, it can be embarrassing. And I have never had a co-star

be so there to catch the ball and throw it back with the mentality of like, if this ship is going down, we're going down together. I will ride the Titanic down with you. And I just feel, I haven't felt this way since Paul Rudd. I feel like, yeah, I feel like I have a teammate that I can depend on until the end. That's so cool. Yeah. We love her. We miss her very much. Does she ever talk about us? Yeah.

Yeah, yeah. All the time. That's a lie. You're a good actor, though. Yeah. No, she doesn't mention it. You play a therapist in this show. Are you good at giving advice? Do people in your life come to you and ask for guidance?

That's a good question. I suppose they do. Yeah, I get right at it. Like, I don't really have a sense of pride or shame. Great. Yeah. So if someone asks me about my life, I kind of go right to it. And I think that opens the door of vulnerability so people can share stuff. Totally. I'm happy you said that. OK, good. Oh, great. You got some questions? We asked some people around the office to submit some questions that we would love for you to give advice on. Are you ready? Yeah. OK, real quick. OK.

Mary kill which of those is the worst to do at your sister's wedding? Yeah, Mary Mary Yeah, how do you handle a co-worker who keeps slacking off by only coming in one day a week?

This is a very specific one, isn't it? Yeah, yeah. Just tell them they're doing a great job. Great job. Great job. Mondays are good enough for us. That's right. Mondays are going to have to be good enough. Stay in your lane. That's right. Okay. That's right. My boyfriend just got... You're the anti-Garfield. Yes. Love Mondays. Yes. Love Mondays. Okay. My boyfriend just got in some legal trouble involving 1,000 bottles of lube at his house. Oh, no. Should I dump him? No.

It's a good time. It's a good time to move on. All signs point to get out of the Dutch. It's so much lube. It's so much lube. It's a shocking amount of lube. Yeah, yeah. It really is. That's a forgetting Sarah Marshall amount of lube. That really...

Thank you. Great reference. Okay. This one, totally anonymous. How can I be better friends with guests on the show that I find super interesting and have cool friends like Harrison Ford? Oh, that's the sweetest. It happened already. I feel like it happened already. Oh, my God. It's almost as good as Harrison Ford complimenting my dick. That's good. It's right up there. Thank you. We're friends now. For sure. You have just wrapped season two of Shrinking. Yeah. What are you doing next?

I'm leaving tomorrow to go to Finland to make an action movie. Yeah. That you possibly could have said. Yeah. That your superhero attribute is. What's that? Well, Harrison Ford said it, not me. Oh, I see. Yes. Yeah. I forget that I'm like a gigantic human being. And when I do this fight choreography, in my head, I'm like small. I'm like Kermit in my own brain.

But it turns out I look like a one man killing machine. It's really exciting. So are you allowed to talk about the premise. No, I can't yeah, okay. Yeah, but we you go and you film tomorrow. Yeah, and I have abs right now. I feel like you want to show us your I promise Harrison could see them first. Yes, please give him my regards Jason.

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I don't do quite as well with black women, I must say. I don't know why, but I'm sure that'll work out too.

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