For the debut episode of The Weekly Show in 2025, Jon Stewart welcomes historian Jon Meacham. Together, they explore the potential consequences of a second Trump presidency. Meacham’s historical perspective helps illuminate whether Trump’s rhetoric on territorial expansion and his billionaire support truly represent something unique in American politics. The conversation also touches on the legacy of Joe Biden and what history might reveal about the future direction of the country.
0:00 Introduction
3:34 Jon Meacham joins
11:16 What does Trump's presidency say about America?
23:20 The Line of Demarcation
37:47 Jon Stewart on the Lincoln Memorial
42:18 Jon Meacham on power
47:03 Mamie Eisenhower
49:30 Producers Break Down The Episode
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