$1.8 Billion Slush Fund Has J6ers Playing Victim & Trump Creeps on Coast Guard Grad | “Weird Al” Yankovic

The Daily Show: Ears Edition takes a satirical deep dive into the Trump administration's newly revealed $1.8 billion slush fund for January 6th rioters, mocking the absurdity of former extremists like Enrique Tarrio and Mike Lindell applying for payouts while the average recipient would get just $90. Host Ronnie Chang skewers the hypocrisy of Trump’s 'victim' narrative, juxtaposing it with the grotesque spectacle of the president’s physical appearance during speeches and his refusal to attend his son’s wedding to avoid 'distractions' from Iran policy. The episode then pivots to a heartfelt, absurdly nostalgic tribute to the 1992 Dream Team, celebrating it as America’s last unifying cultural moment—complete with Christian Leitner and a full appreciation of the big head t-shirt. The segment culminates in a legendary interview with Weird Al Yankovic, who reflects on six decades of pop culture, the decline of monoculture, and his own ethical approach to parody in an age of digital piracy. He reveals he hasn’t released an album in 12 years, not out of failure, but because he’s fulfilled his record deal and now lives as an indie artist—still creating, still respectful, and still the last sane voice in Hollywood.