Jordan Klepper

Klepper joined Jon StewartJon StewartJon Stewart is an American comedian, television host, writer and producer associated with Comedy Central’s The Daily Show. His work spans political satire, media criticism and interviews on public issues. He returned to host the program on Mondays in 2024.Open the full entry’s The Daily Show in 2014 and remained during Trevor NoahTrevor NoahTrevor Noah is a South African comedian, author, host and producer who hosted The Daily Show from 2015 to 2022. The author of Born a Crime, he also works through stand-up tours, podcasts, a production company and an education foundation.Open the full entry’s tenure. In October 2016 he substituted for Noah as host, combining field reporting with work at the studio desk.⁠[1]

Originally from Michigan, Klepper developed his career in Chicago after college. At The Second City he trained and performed in cruise productions, the touring company and Improv All-Stars. He also worked at iO before moving into New York’s Upright Citizens Brigade scene.⁠[1][2]

The Opposition with Jordan Klepper premiered in September 2017, with Klepper as host and executive producer. He played an exaggerated political commentator in a satire of conspiracy thinking and adversarial media rhetoric.⁠[1]

Klepper created and starred in the field-documentary series Klepper and continued developing Jordan Klepper Fingers the Pulse, using on-location interviews to examine political movements, rally participants and public issues. His specials include Into the MAGAverse, Hungary for Democracy and Solves Guns.⁠[2]

The Television Academy records Klepper’s 2024 Outstanding Talk Series win for The Daily Show, followed by nonfiction-writing wins for MAGA: The Next Generation in 2025 and Give the Man a Prize in 2026. These credits distinguish his hosting work from his writing awards.⁠[3]

Comedy CentralComedy CentralComedy Central is an American comedy television and digital-entertainment brand covering news satire, stand-up, sketch comedy and adult animation. Known for programs including The Daily Show and South Park, it is part of Skydance Corporation’s media business.Open the full entry’s October 19, 2026 announcement retained Jordan Klepper in The Daily Show’s Tuesday–Thursday hosting rotation. Jon Stewart hosts Mondays under an extension through December 2028.⁠[4]

The Daily Show: Ears EditionThe Daily Show: Ears EditionThe Daily Show: Ears Edition is Comedy Central’s official audio companion to The Daily Show, featuring audio versions of the television program, interviews, selected segments and additional discussions for podcast audiences.Open the full entry released “The Midterm Precap,” featuring Michael KostaMichael KostaMichael Kosta is a comedian, television host and former professional tennis player known as a correspondent and rotating host of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show. His other work includes a tennis podcast and the memoir Lucky Loser.Open the full entry, Ronny ChiengRonny ChiengRonny Chieng is a Malaysia-born comedian, writer and actor who developed his comedy career in Australia before joining The Daily Show. His work includes Ronny Chieng: International Student, Netflix stand-up specials and Crazy Rich Asians.Open the full entry and Jordan Klepper discussing the US midterm campaign and media coverage, followed by reading and viewing recommendations.⁠[5]

His associated program is The Daily Show. His website links to X (https://twitter.com/jordanklepper (opens in a new window)) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jordanklepper/ (opens in a new window)). Official website: https://www.officialjordanklepper.com/ (opens in a new window).⁠[2]