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The Precap | Desi Lydic on the Met Gala, the Kentucky Derby, and Meeting Meryl Streep

May 4, 2026·42m

This week's host Desi Lydic sits down with Daily Show writer Nicole Conlan to recap the latest news, and preview what's to come. They tackle the Kentucky Derby's first win by a female trainer, King Charles lecturing the U.S. Congress on democracy, the recent rulings restricting abortion access in Louisiana, the downfall of Spirit Airlines and the rescue of a stranded whale. Looking ahead, they preview the Met Gala, and what to do for Mother's Day.