# The Precap | Michael Kosta on White House Event Planning Fails, Spencer Pratt's Crystals, and Tennis Grunting

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Podcast: [The Daily Show: Ears Edition](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-daily-show-ears-edition-743448)
Published: 2026-06-01T23:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

This week's host Michael Kosta sits down with Daily Show writer Nicole Conlan to recap the latest news, and preview the week to come. They dig in to the White House America 250 Concert Series dropouts, and UFC fight's massive gnat problem. They stop off at Colorado Corner to unpack the release of unrepentant election denier Tina Peters and leading gubernatorial candidate Victor Marx's surprising answers to questions about his experiences with exorcism and murder. Looking ahead Kosta puts his tennis hat on to preview Serena Williams' return, and the upcoming French Open finals, as well as digging in to Spencer Pratt's emergence in the LA mayoral race, and the surprising effects of the New York Knicks appearance in the NBA Finals --To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://Hims.com/dailyshow -- 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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