# The Precap | Desi Lydic on Spain's World Cup Triumph, America's Big Diarrhea Week & Canada's Wildfire Smoke

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Podcast: [The Daily Show: Ears Edition](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-daily-show-ears-edition-743448)
Published: 2026-07-20T23:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

This week's host Desi Lydic sits down with Daily Show writer Kat Radley to preview the week to come, and recap the latest headlines. They chat about accidentally watching "The Odyssey" together on a non-IMAX screen, how America's diarrhea outbreak dominated headlines for an entire week, Trump's threat to tariff Canada in retaliation for wildfire smoke in the U.S., the feel-good story of Jimothy the Raccoon, and The Daily Show’s upcoming 30th anniversary celebrations. Plus, Desi and Kat share their top TV recommendations in another round of Daily Show and Tell. -- The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central. Stream full episodes on Paramount+ Follow TDS: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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