Conversation so far:
What are the correspondent segments?
The monologue segment is often followed by a segment featuring an exchange with a correspondent.
Who are the correspondents?
The cast of correspondents is quite diverse, and many often sarcastically portray extreme stereotypes of themselves to poke fun at a news story.
Are there any notable correspondents?
Rob Riggle reported from Iraq.
In August 2008, Riggle traveled to China for a series of segments titled "Rob Riggle: Chasing the Dragon".
What else did Riggle do?
Correspondent segments feature a rotating supporting cast, and involve the show's members travelling to different locations to file comedic reports.
Is there anything else significant about the correspondent segments?
While correspondents stated to be reporting abroad are usually performing in-studio in front of a greenscreen background, on rare occasions, cast members have recorded pieces on location.

Question: What else happens during these segments?
Self-contained rewrite: What else happens during the Daily Show in-studio segments besides fake reporting?