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Patrick Bet-David, Adam Sosnick, Tom Ellsworth, and Vincent Oshana discuss Russian President Vladimir Putin criticizing Tucker Carlson for asking "soft ball questions," reports that the CIA and foreign intelligence agencies spied on Donald Trump during the 2016 campaign, and Jon Stewart's triumphant return to The Daily Show!

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• 7:08 - Patrick announces the next PBD Podcast Live Event w/ Candace Owens & Chris Cuomo on Friday, March 8th.

• 10:39 - Vladimir Putin criticizes Tucker Carlson for not asking tough questions during their interview.

• 33:06 - Lyft shares jump over 35%, retaining gains after forecast error.

• 40:18 - Gen Z turns to work for the government after recent tech layoffs.

• 45:59 - Coca Cola admits steep price rises have hurt sales.

• 51:09 - California congresswoman calls for a $50 minimum wage

• 1:02:18 - Half of Republicans say California isn't really American.

• 1:13:45 - CIA and foreign intelligence agencies targeted 26 Trump associates before 2016 Russia collusion.

• 1:23:44 - Kanye West's $7 million Super Bowl commercial generates $19.3 million in sales.

• 1:28:28 - Jeff Bezos relocates to Florida and saves $600 million in taxes.

• 1:41:20 - CNN reports that due to rising prices, eating at restaurants is becoming a luxury.

• 1:56:15 - United States Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas impeached by The House.

• 2:13:27 - Jon Stewart's return sets Daily Show records.

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In today's episode, Andy & DJ are joined in the studio by comedian and public speaker Tim Young. They discuss the Pro-Palestinian protesters staging an insurrection in the U.S. Capitol Office building, Sidney Powell pleading guilty in the Georgia election case, and the former CEO of Victoria's Secret pulling funding from Harvard, accusing the school of failing to take a stand for Israel.

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In today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss Socialist Bernie Sanders being labeled a hypocrite for charging $95 per ticket for people to attend his event promoting his new book, Hunter Biden's lawyers conceding the data on the laptop is his, and the Chinese spy balloon floating over the central US.

Wednesday briefing: Tyre Nichols’s funeral; interest rates; George Santos; how to see the green comet; and more

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Vladimir Putin jokes about U.S. election meddling, Trevor reacts to President Trump's outrageous border wall demands, and Jacqueline Woodson discusses "Red at the Bone."

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Trevor Noah, Roy Wood Jr., Ronny Chieng, Dulce Sloan, Michael Kosta and Desi Lydic discuss the making of The Daily Show and share behind-the-scenes stories.

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