The Doctor Evaluating Our Politicians’ Mental Fitness | The Daily Show

[@jimmyguitar2933]

He said he's stepping down from leadership. He didn't say hes leaving the Senate, or even that he's not running for re-election. He'll freaking drop dead on the floor of the Senate.

[@whiskyjames4200]

Great point. I bet you my last penny, Mitch McConnell is only resigning from his leadership, not his Senate seat. Watch the space.

[@landonfolken03]

Not unless he can assure that the person taking his place is just as horrible and a sycophant for Trump.

[@dawncolorado2120]

It was so hard to listen to the whole rambling mess of pity party. He needed to be gone long long long ago! He'll be holding onto his position, asleep at the wheel, slumped over at the back of the room.

[@mzunnurain]

​@@whiskyjames4200yes, that is what he said.

[@bradenhazle4378]

@@whiskyjames4200 Why call a bet....the media literally said he's stepping down as Republican leader....those exact words. There's nothing to read more into.

[@theeviljames]

I agree it is time for Mitch to pass on... walk towards the light (ignore the fact that it's hot and flickering and horned figures are beckoning)

[@Berengier817]

That's why he keeps freezing up, he sees the Grim Reaper and fire.

[@chrisb4758]

😂

[@lizliz4186]

It is time... It was time years ago.... And yet he's still not actually going anywhere because he's staying on to be the leader until November and he's staying in the senate until 2026. We might need him to pass on because he won't leave

[@mammawlee]

Personally, l think he was an impediment more than he was a help to the people of Kentucky. BUT as long as the LAW allows 'lobbyists' , senators and representatives will take the $$$ and run.

[@nickkazarian3334]

😂 🪦 😂

[@TheGiggleMasterP]

That 21 gun salute joke was brutal

[@jackson857]

Brutal but tragically accurate as f*ck.

[@annesuushoi9386]

The millions of dollars from the NRA, he didn't want to let go of them!

[@TabethaAurochs]

He earned it!

[@leannthelen2027]

Brutal but funny!

[@melissa-wilson]

😆 Troy is great! Hope we see more of him.

[@ulyssesnone4601]

The doctor actor did an amazing job and its crazy nobody is talking about that

[@memyself7167]

😊 You are.

[@elainehewitt6813]

Troy Awata is the bomb!

[@TheyCallMeGlitchDash]

It's time for age limits and term limits. This is elder abuse.

[@MamaTreNiner]

Past time...

[@valentingeorgiev5001]

It is not so much elder abuse as it is a "nation abuse". We, the 80% of the nation who is younger than the average age of the US Senate (64 years!!!), are the ones being abused.

[@matthewsanchez7953]

By that do you mean "Elders abusing all of us"?

[@michaeld4861]

It's not elder abuse. You can't abuse the devil.

[@annjohnson8437]

These elders are doing it to themselves. We'd love for them to get the f*** out and let some younger people serve.

[@e.b.9421]

There should be term limits for congress and the Supreme Court. If a president can serve only two terms, a maximum. Of 8 years, the same limits should apply for the senate and the house.

[@MamaTreNiner]

Precisely...As it stands, those with no term limits have more power than the most important office in the country!!!

[@Vanillastump]

Why would you want that? Don’t you love how the people making and choosing how to interpret our laws are almost never actually affected by them? /s

[@macaronsncheese9835]

2 terms wouldn't work for the House because of how it operates; it's a huge body, it shifts more frequently than any other US government body, and freshman reps have very little power. 2-term limit in the Senate can work, that's 12 years and Senators have a bit more individual power from the get-go, a term limit for the Supreme Court would be great, but in the House of Representatives experience matters so they need either a very generous term limit, or none.

[@madisonmiller4581]

I agree with term limits for the Supreme Court. It's ridiculous that the position is for life. That said, term limits for house and senate would mean that the lobbiests in Washington would be around longer than the politicians. Talk about unintended consequences!

[@tomcat3360]

“The Lisa Lobe” has me spitting out my coffee

[@BrianOSheaPlus]

Also, Einstein's taint hahaha. ☕

[@jameshill4589]

I don't think anybody caught it. Does anybody under the age of thirty even know who she is?

[@maryrosekent8223]

I’m nearing 66, so I can’t really answer your question, but I was listening to her just a day or two ago…

[@SeppelSquirrel]

Her name appears in the crossword puzzles often.

[@fernandorosales2789]

As an elder millennial I felt seen by that joke. I used to have a crush on her in the 90s

[@littleninjai222]

Troy Iwata is hilarious!!! More of him, please!!!

[@schattentaenzerin]

What great insight by Mr. Lowry-Stein MD YOLO the Brian Doctor. I feel immensely reassured. What a great segment! And thanks so much for slapping both sides when they need it! 👏

[@fespa]

This doctor played Volleyball with George Santos at Baruch.

[@leahsmith4310]

We need to have term limits. We also need to have some recognition that age can play a part in diminish capacity, regardless of the political party.

[@alvallac2171]

*diminished

[@exilhamburger4802]

Does the US really need term limits!? the 2020-2022 congress was for a modern congress, expecially compared to the current one, very productive, with some major bipartisan projects, like the infrastructure bill, etc. Let's take a look at those most responsible for that: Pres. Biden: 1 term in the new castle country district 6 term senator 2 term vice president 1 term president Speaker Pelosi: 17 term house member Majority leader Schumer: 8 term house member 4 term senator Minority leader McConnell: 6 term senator I don't think long term legislators are the main problem!

[@ChazMichaelMike]

@@exilhamburger4802 that’s a joke, right?

[@exilhamburger4802]

@@ChazMichaelMike I am sStill waiting for a counter argument, ain't I!? Or take a look at the work of Rep. Waxman, who served 20 terms in the house and has some legislative achievements in that time!

[@LC-sc3en]

I do think that the wisdom and skill obtained by long stints in the congress is invaluable. But I also think we need shorter terms. I recommend having term limits but then having each rep get a mentor or sponsor that is paid. They can campaign with them like a VP. The mentor should have no voting say but be part of the staffers.

[@THEE_Kisywisy]

The 21 gun salute joke was *chef’s kiss *

[@friskecrisps8038]

Congress should not be hospice care

[@a.bodhichenevey1601]

As a neurobiologist, this is freaking hilarious...

[@meganh4011]

Yeah, our politicians should probably not be Beyond 72 to 75.

[@ivarbrouwer197]

Including Bernie?

[@TheRealBlueValhalla]

Someone incredibly sharp like Bernie is rare. Thanks for bringing him up. Now move to Russia.

[@ivarbrouwer197]

@@TheRealBlueValhalla im in the Netherlands, why would I move to Russia? You are definitely not as sharp as Bernie…

[@JPF1077]

72? Nah. Younger than that and term limited. Congress was never supposed to be a career.

[@ivarbrouwer197]

@@JPF1077 all for term limits, not necessarily against age limits for some roles, but older population means older people in general, I’m not for banning them from society/politics as a whole.

[@BahamutBreaker]

“The Lisa lobe (Loeb)”. I bet that bit whooshed a lot of viewers.

[@Sardonac]

That 21 gun salute joke is incredible

[@Viceroy_Sundercles_III]

Mitch took so long to retire because turtles do everything slow.

[@bradenhazle4378]

Not retiring, he's just stepping down from Republican leader.

[@deborahmulkey1627]

PERFECT!

[@longagoandfaraway7868]

Maybe his own "metabolic processes" will retire him permanently. His "freeze-ups" are definitely a sign that something's going wrong inside him.

[@nigelgreen9369]

That man has talent - this is the third bit of his I've watched and he enters the scene with a particular, and funny, perspective and then goes full in. This is fully 'recommendable' and you can quote me on that:)

[@justinmas299]

This makes a lot of sense, thanks for clearing things up, blind leading the blind, got it.

[@alvallac2171]

*sense. Thanks (to fix your comma splice run-on) *up. The blind (another comma splice) *blind. Got (another comma splice)

[@rosesmith6925]

"My lovely wife promised to position my frozen self by a big picture window facing the woods, so I can watch the next (final) chapter of my life". 😉😂

[@1SaG]

When I grow up, I also want to be an MD - YOLO - Brian Doctor.

[@tc1680]

Where is this next chapter? Turtle Island? The Crypt? Somewhere in Chao's basement?

[@aimeeamigone2717]

Kosta and Desi are so great👍 this new young guy is too

[@Dronebertios_World]

Speaking of healthcare some coverage on the Change Healthcare cyber attack would be nice since none of the major news outlets deem it newsworthy that a healthcare claims clearinghouse that process claims for around 1/3 of all the patients in the US was a the target of a ransomware attack. Why is it that a multibillion-dollar company doesn't have redundancies such as offline backups. It's almost like all those profits go to shareholders and not enhancing patient outcomes, privacy, and security.

[@katadam2186]

Identity theft you get a letter if you’re one of them

[@olistorm1]

🤣🤣🤣 Seriously, I think that was Troy's best segment! Great job guys, and thanks. Oh, and btw, 1 ❤ Jon!

[@marcialaboo3996]

I feel like there should be a cap at 70 or after 12 years...whichever comes first

[@herlandercarvalho]

That was hilarious! Well done!

[@katydidiy]

Hey, I'm a decade or more younger than these senior pols. I still do that "why did I go in this room" thingy.😂

[@BREEZEMAYES]

At work we called it a "Men in Black" moment.

[@schattentaenzerin]

Every MD YOLO Brian Doctor worth their salt will tell you that this is called the "magic memory wipe effect" and is caused by Neuro-Trolls sitting on the threshold.

[@Denidrakes69]

If it makes you feel better, I'm around five decades younger and I do too....

[@AngelusaNobilis]

I'm 34 and have done this since I can remember.

[@gordybishop2375]

It’s not going to be better no matter how bad he was. Not with MAGA existing in charge of the GOP

[@davidguelette7036]

The damage is done. The SCOTUS is set for at least a generation.

[@gordybishop2375]

@@davidguelette7036 so much more then that. Like aud to Ukraine etc.

[@OneAdam12Adam]

We're already compromised.

[@twilightgardenspresentatio6384]

Evil men don’t believe they will ever die

[@zufalllx]

So that's why Joe is trying for four more 🤣

[@Lorentz_Driver]

Because they have socialized Healthcare unlike the rest of us

[@kertvangorder2791]

Goodbye Mitch, don't let the door hit you on the way out.

[@alvallac2171]

*Goodbye, Mitch. Don't (to fix your comma splice run-on)

[@kwhp1507]

Einstein taint had me rollin

[@spencers4121]

And most any other person on the planet, with his VAST wealth. Would have retired decades ago, and enjoyed the rest of their life.

[@alvallac2171]

*planet with *wealth would

[@LC-sc3en]

Some people get off on the power. Also what better way to ensure you keep your wealth, free health care, and low effort job?

[@carolmacdonnell7692]

Mandatory retirement age for politicians & judges?

[@Tao_Tology]

No, you don't need a blanket age limit or term limits. What you need are basic competency standards.

[@emu_warrior]

It's insane that judges are appointed and it's a life time appointment. that ISNT democracy

[@MamaTreNiner]

Term limits!!!

[@Tao_Tology]

@@MamaTreNiner Nope.

[@MamaTreNiner]

@Tao_Tology When the vast majority in office are 30 you'll rethink that... Not to mention, NON racist, compassionate and empathetic!!!

[@pageljazz]

This explains so much.

[@joshfredr7846]

LOVED IT

[@jimmyguitar2933]

"Einstein's taint" 😂

[@sdeepj]

Their staffers are the reason why they are there for so long

[@elainehewitt6813]

Know how many times I've watched this? It's frightening.

[@moniqueengleman873]

Go Towards the Red Bright Lights and Flames Mitch!!!! 😂

[@Dany_Stormborn]

This new guy is my favorite. Hilarious!

[@vividrigor]

I ❤ Troy…

[@BrakeJiggs]

Lisa Lobe is playing in Cleveland next month 😂

[@jjj1951]

Any relation to singer Lisa Loeb?

[@yakuza01]

Daily Show got their own live action Dr. "Nick" Riviera 😄

[@Reliant1864]

Wonder if this guy is a doctorb too The b is for bargain!

[@alvallac2171]

*live action

[@yablainc]

funny dude! i dont' recall seeing him before

[@embreis2257]

he was on TDS at least twice before

[@alvallac2171]

*Funny *I *don't *before.

[@paulorganisation1]

Shoutout to the hundreds of comments you will see below about term limits😂.

[@lkjh861]

Have you tried turning him off and on again... ah, you don't want him to restart? I see! 😅

[@girthquake9655]

This skit holds so much truth.

[@gwheat2364]

Go to the light....

[@chinkasuyaro8983]

'The Greatest Brian Doctor that Ever Lived'.

[@ivarbrouwer197]

I do think with an aging population, you would want to keep those old farts engaged and contributing. Maybe not for roles like the presidency but other advisersy or review based roles like judge. Term limits and money out of politics might be more of a stick to get the old dinosaur types out of their seats.

[@MamaTreNiner]

So keeping people that support slavery in office is not a problem....🤦🏾‍♀️

[@MexikanPanda]

Hahaha I lost it at the Lisa Loeb hahaa

[@the.masked.one.studio4899]

Yup… checks out

[@LuckyJim5050]

Einstein's Taint!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! crying and dying with laughter

[@Jo-oc-0]

Senator Susan Collins behind McConnell is shacking so bad, we need time limits in congress.

[@chad9017]

It's one party the loaded diaper party "Your welcome."

[@alvallac2171]

*shaking *bad. We

[@alvallac2171]

@@chad9017 *party: the *party. "You're (to fix your run-on sentence) your = possessive you're = contraction of "YOU aRE"

[@chad9017]

@@alvallac2171 that is accurate please excuse my broken English. I must have been thinking native Alaskan again..... OK i don't know that language either. Actually I appreciate stuff like that feel free

[@chad9017]

@@alvallac2171 perhaps misspelled and run on sentence were appropriate tho.

[@emu_warrior]

There should be an age and term limit. Above 25, under 60, and can only serve for 10 years.

[@dayegilharno4988]

:) That sounds about right... Now add either lowering voting age down to 14 and giving parents a vote for each children younger than that, OR capping a maximum voting age at around 75, and we would be getting close to actual equal representation!

[@BernasLL]

That doesn't make sense. Making party donors fund new individual candidates every 10 years? How does that guarantee that the top leadership will be either their lapdogs, or one of their own? This system is much, much better. Once they get past 60, all we have to finance is treats for their grand-grandkids, and mansion maintenance.

[@MontyFly]

Nope! What is the retirement age currently? Everyone else is forced to work well past 60 just to get early partial retirement so nfw.

[@MontyFly]

@@dayegilharno4988Take away my right to vote, give children the right to vote or parent the child's vote? Are you 5?

[@dayegilharno4988]

@@MontyFlyNo, and no! Just rebalancing the political scale back towards social justice...

[@joannecarson5568]

‘Brian’ doctor - Bahahahaha!

[@xcwarrior]

It's funny because it's 100% true.

[@rebelskum79]

FINALLY!!! 🎉🎉

[@JoscelynLarocque]

The problem with him stepping down is that there are no "moderate ' republican senators to take his place. The Senate will likely become a Trump mouthpiece.

[@JPF1077]

Any bets on how much worse his replacement will be?

[@sipper2136]

Money and greed poisons everything

[@jamimurrahman9159]

Ngl..opening jokes from Kosta...chef's kiss

[@Voltekker]

I'm impressed the UHC medical director has time to see the senators

[@LordMondegrene]

He's the bestest doctor who ever doctored in the whole wide world or your mummy back!

[@adatewithkate]

The dude playing the doctor has a real talent for facemaking. Excellent faces at all the right moments, and not a single cringe on my end. Nice.

[@ep6507]

His time to move on was 20 years ago.

[@blumenfieldmike9398]

He got the bow tie. That my friends, is a real neurologist!

[@lawrencemaweu]

Unfroze long enough...😂

[@mattadams5541]

Perhaps you could grab Sue Collins (sitting behind you) as you go?? 🤷‍♂️

[@lanasinapayen3354]

Who's this guy, he's hilarious!

[@BravosReviews]

The Emperor stepping down

[@poogie4812]

If Mike and Jordan can do a Michigan regional bit can I do a KY bit with Desi about Lexington vs. Louisville

[@evesoto99]

That head shacking was blessing to who lol

[@alvallac2171]

*shaking

[@tomholroyd7519]

Sort of like Neil deGrasse Tyson saying, "You have to be smart enough to know that you don't know everything."

[@Billinois78]

The flinch when the camera pulls closer @ 1:40 LOL

[@StarJada]

Mitch is at in in memoriam part of the book.

[@NewMessage]

Yeah, yeah.. you gonna hand out some pills or what? the last guy thought they were Skittles.

[@sierram1st]

That was funny!

[@notanavrageloser]

The Lisa Loeb!

[@0o0ification]

He got applause for a formal plan and step back from power. Our body politic does surprise, pleasantly.

[@TheOtherMwalimu]

the Acknowledgments page is at the beginning 😂😂

[@rwoods9630]

The entity that inhabits Mitch McConnell’s body has decided to leave his meat puppet and step down.

[@caronstout354]

"Crab people..crab people..crab people.."

[@Kate-z4r5r]

i mean if he wants to call it his “next chapter” instead of “imminent memory care facility” then slay queen ig

[@aimeeamigone2717]

But id love 2 c Dulce and Leslie and Roy and larry wilmore host again too

[@sleepnomore6065]

And what way is that guy funny give me back Roy Wood jr!❤

[@alvallac2171]

*funny? Give

[@Maybe-d2e]

More than exceptionally funny . A bit of truth behind the joke. Bit?? Anyway I'm sure you all got it just like me.

[@heavymetalbassist5]

Seems about right

[@rofalmatt]

A county leader should be no older than 65 !! RETIRE!!!

[@alvallac2171]

*country *65!!

[@kitty-vk8ic]

It’s about time Mitch McConnell

[@ToolsForLife1111]

😊 should be a weekly😊

[@marcosrenegarcia3214]

I thought Henry Kissinger was america's most hated politician...have to wait a while longer for the eulogies and the writing on the headstone. "HERE LIES...another HATED politician."

[@hibryd7481]

Jesus...at 0:17 on that podium, he doesn't look senile. He doesn't look _alive._

[@MartianManHunter7]

Wait until you Joe Biden he's just as bad

[@kriegmesserdclxvi2833]

Mitch McConnell Part VI The Final Chapter.

[@nigelgreen9369]

On the second watch it was actually better because I can see how hard they worked to structure the jokes with a future pay-off - audiences love 'that skit'- well done - off to watch Scssors Seven and The Last Airbender CTOC* *cartoon-of-course:)

[@geminiaxelrod4592]

Liking the new guy.

[@bewareofsasquatch]

1:20 that was a wild laugh that it made me laugh 😂

[@rawrrruh]

I wonder if he'll start a podcast!