The Daily Show‘s 2025 Emmy Official FYC Panel Discussion brought together Jon Stewart and the news team Desi Lydic, Jordan Klepper, Michael Kosta, and Ronny Chieng for a lively and insightful conversation. Held at a packed Linwood Dunn Theater in Los Angeles for an FYC audience, the panel delved into the team’s creative process and personal experiences working on the show over the past year.
THE DAILY SHOW Emmy FYC Event with Jon Stewart, Desi Lydic, Jordan Klepper, Michael Kosta, and Ronny Chieng
THE DAILY SHOW Emmy FYC Event with Jon Stewart, Desi Lydic, Jordan Klepper, Michael Kosta, and Ronny Chieng – Red Carpet Photos & Highlights
- Published: June 8, 2025
- Updated: March 16, 2026
- By: Creators Faire Editorial
The Daily Show - Emmy FYC Event with Jon Stewart/Desi Lydic/Jordan Klepper/Michael Kosta/Ronny Chieng (Phillip Faraone for Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: (L-R) Jordan Klepper, Ronny Chieng, Jon Stewart, Michael Kosta, Desi Lydic, and Jen Flanz attend Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" FYC Event at Linwood Dunn Theater on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: General atmosphere at Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" FYC Event at Linwood Dunn Theater on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: Jon Stewart attends Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" FYC Event at Linwood Dunn Theater on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: General atmosphere during Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" FYC Event at Linwood Dunn Theater on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: (L-R) Jordan Klepper, Ronny Chieng, Jon Stewart, Desi Lydic, and Michael Kosta attend Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" FYC Event at Linwood Dunn Theater on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: Jordan Klepper attends Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" FYC Event at Linwood Dunn Theater on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: Desi Lydic attends Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" FYC Event at Linwood Dunn Theater on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: Desi Lydic attends Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" FYC Event at Linwood Dunn Theater on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: Ronny Chieng attends Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" FYC Event at Linwood Dunn Theater on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: Michael Kosta attends Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" FYC Event at Linwood Dunn Theater on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: Jon Stewart attends Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" FYC Event at Linwood Dunn Theater on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: Jon Stewart and Jen Flanz attend Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" FYC Event at Linwood Dunn Theater on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: (L-R) Jon Stewart, Jen Flanz, and James Dixon attend Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" FYC Event at Linwood Dunn Theater on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: Ronny Chieng attends Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" FYC Event at Linwood Dunn Theater on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: (L-R) Jon Stewart, Desi Lydic, Michael Kosta, Ronny Chieng, and Jordan Klepper attend Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" FYC Event at Linwood Dunn Theater on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: Jon Stewart attends Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" FYC Event at Linwood Dunn Theater on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: Jordan Klepper attends Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" FYC Event at Linwood Dunn Theater on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: Desi Lydic attends Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" FYC Event at Linwood Dunn Theater on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: Ronny Chieng attends Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" FYC Event at Linwood Dunn Theater on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: Michael Kosta attends Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" FYC Event at Linwood Dunn Theater on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: Desi Lydic attends Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" FYC Event at Linwood Dunn Theater on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: Jordan Klepper attends Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" FYC Event at Linwood Dunn Theater on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: (L-R) Jon Stewart, Desi Lydic, Michael Kosta, Ronny Chieng, and Jordan Klepper attend Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" FYC Event at Linwood Dunn Theater on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: Jon Stewart and Desi Lydic attend attend Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" FYC Event at Linwood Dunn Theater on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: Michael Kosta attends Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" FYC Event at Linwood Dunn Theater on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: Jon Stewart attends Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" FYC Event at Linwood Dunn Theater on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: (L-R) Desi Lydic, Michael Kosta, and Ronny Chieng attend Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" FYC Event at Linwood Dunn Theater on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: Michael Kosta attends Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" FYC Event at Linwood Dunn Theater on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: (L-R) Jon Stewart, Desi Lydic, Michael Kosta, Ronny Chieng, and Jordan Klepper attend Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" FYC Event at Linwood Dunn Theater on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: Jon Stewart and Desi Lydic attend attend Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" FYC Event at Linwood Dunn Theater on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: Jon Stewart and Desi Lydic attend Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" FYC Event at Linwood Dunn Theater on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: Michael Kosta and Ronny Chieng attend Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" FYC Event at Linwood Dunn Theater on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: Jon Stewart attends Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" FYC Event at Linwood Dunn Theater on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: Jon Stewart and Desi Lydic attend Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" FYC Event at Linwood Dunn Theater on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: Jon Stewart attends Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" FYC Event at Linwood Dunn Theater on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: (L-R) Jon Stewart, Desi Lydic, Michael Kosta, Ronny Chieng, and Jordan Klepper attend Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" FYC Event at Linwood Dunn Theater on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: Ronny Chieng attends Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" FYC Event at Linwood Dunn Theater on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: Ronny Chieng attends Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" FYC Event at Linwood Dunn Theater on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: General atmosphere during Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" FYC Event at Linwood Dunn Theater on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: (L-R) Michael Kosta, Ronny Chieng, and Jordan Klepper attend Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" FYC Event at Linwood Dunn Theater on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: (L-R) Jon Stewart, Desi Lydic, Michael Kosta, Ronny Chieng, and Jordan Klepper attend Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" FYC Event at Linwood Dunn Theater on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: Ronny Chieng attends Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" FYC Event at Linwood Dunn Theater on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: (L-R) Jon Stewart, Desi Lydic, Michael Kosta, Ronny Chieng, and Jordan Klepper attend Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" FYC Event at Linwood Dunn Theater on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: General atmosphere during Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" FYC Event at Linwood Dunn Theater on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: General atmosphere during Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" FYC Event at Linwood Dunn Theater on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: General atmosphere during Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" FYC Event at Linwood Dunn Theater on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: General atmosphere during Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" FYC Event at Linwood Dunn Theater on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: General atmosphere during Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" FYC Event at Linwood Dunn Theater on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: Michael Kosta attends Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" FYC Event at Linwood Dunn Theater on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: General atmosphere during Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" FYC Event at Linwood Dunn Theater on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: Desi Lydic attends Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" FYC Event at Linwood Dunn Theater on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
WHO
Jon Stewart
Desi Lydic
Jordan Klepper
Michael Kosta
Ronny Chieng