The Daily Show: Ears Edition - Trump Sells UFC Coins as Iran Strikes & Melania Pushes AI in a Speech Worthy of AI | Nina Dobrev

Episode Date: June 11, 2026

Melania ushers in the age of AI while sounding like a robot, tensions rise again in Iran as the U.S. and Tehran trade blows, and Desi Lydic wonders when Trump will stop futzing with UFC coins and end the war. Plus, Jordan Klepper gets on the Trump administration’s commemorative coin train to fix inflation, stop wars, and celebrate America’s 250th. Troy Iwata takes a break from America's problems by taking aim at OTHER countries' problems, like the steady sinking of Mexico City, France's drunken deer hazard, Hong Kong's claw machine addiction crisis, and the rise of bread made from mummy yeast, in another round of "So Not Our Problem!" Actor and producer Nina Dobrev sits down with Desi to discuss starring in the crime thriller, “The Get Out.” They talk about the joy of playing a buttoned-up bank teller who’s totally unhinged, awkward make-out scenes with her co-star and longtime friend Aaron Paul, and channeling her wild side swimming with sharks, skydiving, and dirt biking. She also discusses the short film she stars in and produces, “General Admission,” which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, her production company’s mission to tell stories “for women, by women,” and her advice for women advocating for equal pay in the workplace. -- 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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You're listening to Comedy Central. From the most trusted journalists at Comedy Central, it's America's only source for news. This is The Daily Show with your host, Desi. The media tells AI to be best. The war in Iran is droning on, and Donald Trump has announced a comprehensive new health care plan. Just kidding. He's selling a gold coin. Let's get into the headlines.

With Melania Trump, First Lady and Woman who just slipped poison into James Bond's martini. Yesterday at the White House, Melania hosted an AI event, continuing the long tradition of First Ladies in Tech, from when Eleanor Roosevelt set the high score at Guitar Hero 5, to when Nancy Reagan debuted the first dick-sucking machine. True pioneer. And Melania was so excited about it. about AI, she even did an impression of it. Today is about opening doors. When the doors open, passions flow,

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From the terrifying wars of the future to the terrifying war of the present, where the ceasefire in Iran is starting to get a little less cease and a little more fire. Tehran and the U.S. trading blows now. Iran's downing of an American helicopter prompting a fiery U.S. response. We're trading blows again?

This is not good. By the way, fun fact, trading blows was a setting on Nancy Reagan's d-sucking machine. Good one. So what happened exactly? Officials say an Iranian drone brought down a U.S. Apache helicopter patrolling the street. The pilots rescued in a first-of-its-kind operation by an unmanned surface vessel, a drone boat. Sorry, wait a minute. The pilots were hit by a drone and then rescued by another drone?

Am I crazy or were we warned about this? The robots are here. Mystery, you were right. I am sorry I ever doubted you. Delete previous insults. It's crazy that this war is not wrapped up already. What is the president doing that's more important than ending this conflict? The Trump family is promoting this week's UFC fight at the White House by selling gold commemorative coins.

The Freedom 250, Silver and Gold Medallions, feature Trump. Trump's face and are being marketed as a collaboration between the UFC and the Trump organization. Ending the war is important, but a collab with UFC. I mean, that doesn't come along every day. Although I'm not really sure that a coin is the right way to commemorate a UFC fight. Seems like the kind of thing you commemorate with a tramp stamp. I always love when I can use a photo on myself on the show. But a coin seems a little weird, like a weird fit for UFC bros, doesn't it? The only thing I love more than fighting is cherishing sweet memories with decorative coinage. But fine, okay, if I was a blood sport-loving coin collector, I'd be willing to pay, what, 10, maybe $15 for this thing?

Let me just take a sip of water while I hear how much it costs. The price for the coins ranges from $250 to as high as $12,000. I only drink Evian. Sorry, I wasn't paying attention. What was the price? $12,000. What? On to Civic?

Classic Donald Trump, no amount of money is too small for him to try to grift someone out of. The guy will skim off $2 billion with a global crypto scheme one week, and the next will try to steal your uncle's beer money with a coin that's got his face on it. And by the way, why does a coin commemorating a UFC fight have to have Donald Trump's face on it? Who designed this thing? The site says they are all designed by President Trump himself. Yeah, no, that makes sense. White House in D.C. with our very own Jordan Klepper.

Desi, I've been talking to Trump officials, and they are excited about this coin. It's got everything. Stars, numbers, a circle shape. It's more important to focus on stopping inflation or the war. Another thing about the coin is how it has all sorts of cool hidden details on it. For example, you will never guess what number is on the back of the coin. Is it 250? Let me finish.

It's 250. Yeah. But that number's symbolic. You'll never guess what anniversary America is celebrating this very year. It's 250. Okay. You need to let me finish, Desi. It's 2.50, but it's going to blow your freaking mind when you find out whose face they put on the other side of the coin.

It's Donald Trump. Yes, it's Donald Trump. You're good at this. Yeah. Well, look, there's so many problems going on in this. country right now. Why is he just doing grifts? Because grifting is all he knows. Sure, inflation's at a three-year high, but what are we going to do about that?

Unless we fix inflation by putting out a commemorative coin featuring Arnold Palmer's penis. No, no. Fix anything. Okay, yeah, okay, you know what, that's true, but how about Russia and Ukraine? How are you going to decide who gets the Donbos? It's a 50-50 situation, and you know what could solve a 50-50 situation is just flipping something. No, stop, Jordan, stop.

Okay, okay, okay. You want real-world solutions? How about historic trade deficits? Maybe Trump goes to China, looks President Xi right in the eye, notices something, reaches out behind his ear, and pulls out a commemorative. No, stop it. No more coin grips.

For God's sake, we are at war with Iran. Are there any solutions that aren't just efforts to line Trump's pockets? Uh, not that I can think of, no. I suppose you could actually meet with the Iranians, have a good faith negotiation, one where we bring actual experts in the region, willing to make concessions in exchange for long-term peace. Yes, yes, that is exactly what I'm talking about.

And then once everyone is around the table, we take a picture of that meeting, and guess what we slap that baby on? Oh, God, don't you dare say a coin. Don't say it. Even better, a plaque. And for $12,000, it can be your plaque. What about the Iranians? Well, they can also buy the plaque. Get the hell out of here.

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Shopify.com slash daily show. Old Navy T-shirts tell us America is not the only country in the world. So for a look at what's going on in other countries, we go to our senior international correspondent, Troy Iwada, in his segment, So Not Our Problem. Wow, look at that. It's a day of the week. Which means, again, America is the world's punching bag. Well, guess what, other countries?

You guys aren't so perfect either, okay? Just look at Mexico City, the most creatively named city. in Mexico. They have a pretty big problem, and I'm not just talking about Americans trying to pronounce Oaxaca. Mexico City is sinking so quickly

you can see the change from space. According to NASA data, the city is sinking nearly 10 inches a year. This has been happening for the past century, and that's why older buildings and monuments tilt. Wow, they're sinking 10 inches a year? as they say in Mexico City, oh no. Wow, we've really gentrified that place, you guys.

Now, on one hand, this is terrible news. On the other, it is kind of fun to think that instead of flying to Mexico City will soon be able to zip line there. The point is, Mexico, I know losing 10 inches a year might seem fast, but I've seen eight inches disappear like that. Happy pride. So, sure, America's infrastructure might be

crumbling and our bridges are too dangerous to drive on, but at least our capital isn't deflating like a divorced dad's air mattress. So, Los Hento, Mexico, but that is so not our problem. Now, let's move on to France, where everyone, and I mean everyone, is throwing back a rosé. Police in rural France issued a warning to drivers. Be on the lookout for drunk deer. It happens where they eat fermented fruits or, as police call it, a foreign. Forest Peritif. Police posted a video alongside their warning, shown a deer moving in unpredictable circles

and warned that the unpredictability can cause danger. Okay, give Bambi a break. You would drink too if your mom was murdered. Also, or are you sorry about the cartoon deer? It was 80 years ago. Also, are we sure that that deer is even drunk? I mean, my first thought is Molly. Happy pride.

But this is why Americans carry guns, in case a deer shows up to your house, drunk, asking to borrow money again. So, sure, our animals are fully over the legal limit for synthetic hormones, but at least they can walk in a straight line to the slaughterhouse. Sorry, France, but drunk deer are so... No, no problem. I don't think I forgot about you, Hong Kong. Here in America, we might be letting legalize gambling ruin our democracy, but at least we're not gambling our life savings on fitness. Very toys. Hong Kong's government is considering clamping down on claw machine and pinball operators

due to the risk of addiction. I spend $130 on claw games every week. I thought my shop would be empty during the typhoon, but people still turned out to play claw machines. Jesus Christ, you guys are playing with claw machines during a typhoon? Imagine telling your children, your dad died doing what he loved. Spending $800 trying to win a Pokemon. Look, Hong Kongers, there's so many other things you could do with your night. Go dancing, see a movie, get drunk, and paint a ceramic plate.

Believe me, that is not addictive or fun. Also, you do know that you can just buy everything that's in the machine, right? When I go to Target to get a Tamagotchi, I'm not reaching toward the shelves being like, oh, I hope I get it. What's even worse is that claw machines are like the most boring game to get addicted to. You just jiggle an arm and press a button? God, it's like pleasuring a beautiful woman. Happy pride.

So, yeah, America's gambling problem might be ruining our society, but at least we're losing all our money, betting the Knicks will win it in four. Shut up, they still can! So, sorry, Hong Kong, but your claw machine addiction is so not our problem. And finally, America gets a lot of heat for its love of carbs, but hey, at least our bread is made from normal ingredients like processed sugar and sawdust.

But in Italy, not so much. Scientists have successfully baked sourdough using yeast taken from Ozi the Iceman, a 5,300-year-old mummy discovered frozen in the Alps. Researchers found yeast inside of the ancient mummy's remains. After months of work, they managed to bring it back to life. The result, an allegedly tasty loaf of sourdough. What does it say about Italian scientists that they find a dead body and immediately go, How can we make a focaccia?

This is why I'm not an organ donor. I don't want a coroner looking at my dead body and thinking, is it cake? No, could it be? Look, I've done extensive research into Egyptology, which means I have seen the mummy a bunch. And I don't think we should be f***ing with mummies. We can only ask so much of Brendan Fraser.

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Please welcome Nina Dobrah. I'm so excited to be here. Is this water? Is this... Well, I'll never tell. You got to find out. Okay. It's more fun. Spiked. Mm-hmm. Yeah, the good stuff.

Yeah. Uh-huh. You've been spending a lot more time in New York lately. What does it feel like to be here? Don't you feel so lucky to be here during this generational Nix success? I was just going to say, yeah. I've been here for the Tribeca Film Festival for the last week, and especially right now, the energy in the city is so electric.

Yeah. And so amazing. Nick's bracelet right now. Yeah. Nicks and five, right? That's it. That's right. You went to game three.

I did go to game three, and I'm going to game four tonight. You're going to game four? You lucky duck. I have an outfit in the back. I'm changing and going straight to the stadium. Oh, okay. Oh, my God. My son is a massive Knicks fan,

and he heard you're going to the game. He wants to ask you a question. He wants to know, will you be my new mommy? You can say yes. He has soccer twice a week, and he likes the crust cut off his sandwiches. Copy, copy, copy. Okay, I'll keep that in mind, and then we can tag team.

Most of us got to know you from huge hits, DeGrassey, The Vampire Diaries. And now you're starring in this crime thriller, dark comedy. It is so good. You're fantastic in it. Thank you. You star opposite Aaron Paul, who's incredible. Yeah, it was a really fun movie. The whole cast is amazing. Russell Crow, Aaron Paul, Teresa Palmer, Luke Evans.

everyone was incredible. Excellent, Casson. You and Aaron have great chemistry together. Now, I learned that you're actually close friends with his wife. I am. Well, both of them, but yes, his wife as well. Okay, and the two of you have some pretty intense makeout scenes. So are you still on speaking terms with her?

You know, I asked her for tips. Did he ask her? Yeah, she was like, he likes it when I, and so, yeah. I'm kidding, that didn't happen. I would love it if she's... if she decided to give you terrible tips that he hated. Like, you know what he loves is like a full face tongue back? Just lick the whole face.

Well, we've been friends for a really long time, and it was great because we had this built-in chemistry, but as a result, yes, it does sort of make it awkward when you have to do a kissing scene together. But in this case, luckily, my character is obsessed with him, and he wants nothing to do with me. Right. So the make-out scenes were intentionally awkward. Like, I had to try to make out with him while he pushes me away

and is trying to get away from me the whole time. So it was actually, we just kept laughing the entire time. It was so funny. He's a very good actor if he had to push away and pretend he wasn't attracted to him. Please, give me a break. So when we first are introduced to your character in this film, you're like, you're very buttoned up,

and you're a bank teller, and we think that you kind of have your life together, and then we very quickly realize you are completely and totally unhinged. Yes. What did that feel like? Because you seem like someone who really has it, together. Did it feel liberating to go nuts and act out and play a character like that? It's always fun when you get to do things that you wouldn't do in real life. And this, the woman,

the character that I play in this film is like you mentioned, completely unhinged. She's off her rocker. She is a firecracker and it was so fun to do all these crazy things. I don't want to spoil the film so I'm not going to say too much more beyond that. But yes, she is cuckoo bananas. It's so much fun. It is. It is. pretty wild. So you aren't like that. You don't seem very unhinged, but I do hear that you're very adventurous and you do some crazy things. You swim with sharks. I have. You skydive. I have. You breathe fire. Well, I have a party trick where I put like a alcohol in my mouth and then I light the alcohol on fire. What? So I'm not really breathing it, but it is in my

mouth, yes. We would ask you to do... I don't recommend doing that after me. We would ask you to do that on camera, but we can't afford the insurance. Correct. Yeah, I get that. You ran from Lyons on Safari. That one wasn't intentional. Yeah. That was just survival? Yeah, that was, yeah, survival. And luckily, we were fit, so we survived. I have to ask you, what kind of health insurance do you have? I'm uninsurable at this point. Yeah. Yeah. No, I'm kidding. I did opt in for, I think it's called Metajet or something. Or no, yeah. It's like where the helicopter comes if something bad happens. Oh, that's intense.

Luckily, I haven't had to use it yet, but I, you know, it's good to have it with everything you just listed. What's the next thing on your list? What's the next crazy thing you want to do? You know, I had a pretty bad dirt bike accident a couple years ago, so I'm intentionally trying to slow down and do less crazy things. because, you know, I'm getting older and I'm hopefully getting slightly wiser. It's probably for the best. Yeah. Probably for the best.

I get like heart palpitations just hearing about it. Yeah, I mean, now that we talked about this on the show, Medajet's probably going to cancel my insurance. So I really do need to stop. Sorry about that. We'll edit it out of the show. It'll be fine. Your short film, General Admission, is so great.

You're so funny in it. It's something that you not only starred in, but you also produced. Yeah. As a producer, you also write, you previously directed a short. With projects that you're producing, what kind of stories are important for you to tell? The majority thus far have been female stories for women by women. That's been the mission for my production company.

I'm sure it'll vary throughout the years, but that's been the mission less strong. There's been a lot, and there should continue to be a lot of stories for men and by men, but historically, there have been quite a few, And so it's time for a little bit of... It is definitely time. Now, you were incredibly vocal about equal pay in regards to the vampire diaries. Woman to woman, it's 2026.

How is this still a thing? Yeah, it is pretty crazy. The fact that there's pay disparity between men and women at this point, is that like you said in 2026. I feel like at the time, I really had to push really hard for it. and I was not successful at first.

It took me walking away to then have them really take me seriously. And it paid off in the end and hopefully it's helped other women in the process. But it's important and it was important to me. It wasn't even about the money, to be completely honest with you. It was about the principal. And I wanted to be, I felt like it was and is incredibly important to be an equal to your male counterparts, no matter what your job is,

and whatever industry, whatever field, if you're doing the same work, you should be compensated for it. That's exactly right. That's exactly right. And not an easy thing to do, especially as a young person to have the courage to stand up and do that.

Do you, for other young people out there who might be in the same situation and want to advocate for equal pay, and yet they feel like they're afraid of any kind of retribution or anything negative happening, what advice would you give them? I think I would just say come to the table with a calm energy and with confidence because it takes confidence and you need to believe in yourself if you want others to believe in you.

Excellent advice. Excellent advice. You can pick up my son after this. Right. Yes. Thank you so much. Did you want to cover the next game with me? Actually, yes, I think he would.

Great. So I appreciate that. You're his new mommy. Thank you for being here. I'm so appreciate having you. I want to start with a bunch of thank yous. I want to thank the big guy. God.

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