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The Daily Show S31E117: “October 21, 2026 - Taika Waititi” episode guide
The Daily Show S31E117 (“October 21, 2026 - Taika Waititi”) aired on 2026-10-21 and runs about 31 minutes. The series is News / Comedy. Cinema Box publishes episode guides for discovery — trailers and details, not full streams.
- Episode: S31E117
- Aired: 2026-10-21
- Runtime: 31 min
- TMDB: 5.5/10
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 2026-10-21
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What happens in S31E117?
Ronny Chieng covers the latest political chaos as a laughing JD Vance struggles to explain his talents, a Venezuelan billionaire discovers the quickest route to Trump’s favor, and Pete Hegseth’s cancelled livestream firing squad sparks an unexpected debate. In "In My Opinion", Mo Amer looks at how Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed has weathered increasingly bizarre Islamophobic attacks with a surprisingly effective strategy: being likable. Like Zohran Mamdani before him, El-Sayed is winning over skeptics, including Fox News’s Jesse Watters, with charisma and social media savvy. Later, Academy Award-winning writer-director Taika Waititi joins Chieng to discuss his new film "Klara and the Sun", making a timely story about robot companions, filming in New Zealand, and the evolution of the country’s film industry. Chieng also reflects on working with Waititi and his commitment to supporting the communities behind his films.
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Episode facts
Episode code: S31E117. Air date: 2026-10-21. Runtime: 31 minutes. Episode TMDB score: 5.5/10. Series genres: News, Comedy.
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Frequently asked questions
- When did The Daily Show S31E117 air?
- S31E117 “October 21, 2026 - Taika Waititi” aired on 2026-10-21.
- What is The Daily Show S31E117 about?
- Ronny Chieng covers the latest political chaos as a laughing JD Vance struggles to explain his talents, a Venezuelan billionaire discovers the quickest route to Trump’s favor, and Pete Hegseth’s cancelled livestream firing squad sparks an unexpected debate. In "In My Opinion", Mo Amer looks at how Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed has weathered increasingly bizarre Islamophobic attacks with a surprisingly effective strategy: being likable. Like Zohran Mamdani before him, El-Sayed is winning over skeptics, including Fox News’s Jesse Watters, with charisma and social media savvy. Later, Academy Award-winning writer-director Taika Waititi joins Chieng to discuss his new film "Klara and the Sun", making a timely story about robot companions, filming in New Zealand, and the evolution of the country’s film industry. Chieng also reflects on working with Waititi and his commitment to supporting the communities behind his films.
