• The Battle Over Critical Race Theory (featuring Kimberlé Crenshaw)
    Oct 17 2023

    Critical Race Theory has become the right wing’s new boogeyman, but no one seems to even know how to define it. Leading scholar, Professor Kimberlé Crenshaw, and producer CJ Hunt join host Roy Wood Jr. to break down what CRT actually is, why it’s necessary, and how ignoring the blowback could endanger years of progress.

    Original air date: September 21, 2021

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    https://youtu.be/XQKRYJnqIdM

    https://youtu.be/6ofjZH80y3g

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Female Orgasm Onscreen: A Brief Hist-HER-y
    Oct 10 2023

    From the sex-shaming of early cinema legend Hedy Lamarr to trapping Jane Fonda in an exploding orgasm piano, Hollywood’s relationship to female sexuality is complicated, controlling and sometimes just plain weird. Roy is joined by correspondent Desi Lydic and Daily Show writer Kat Radley for a stimulating discussion about the depiction of female pleasure onscreen.

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    https://youtu.be/_HJhBIsoeeQ?si=Wid_uqGzjmb24VaC

    Original air date: July 27, 2021

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    37 mins
  • Esports: The Rise of Professional Video Gaming
    Oct 3 2023

    Esports competitions have seen a boom in popularity in recent years with some of the highest paid players making up to six figures. Celebrities like Drake and Post Malone have even invested in the sport. Host Roy Wood Jr. sits down with Daily Show correspondent Michael Kosta and LA Thieves Call of Duty player Sam “Octane” Larew to break down the similarities and differences between traditional and electronic sports and how professional gaming is making its way into the mainstream.

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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lE4qsJ1Lq1o

    Original air date: January 24, 2023

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    46 mins
  • The Queer History of Drag and Conservative Backlash
    Sep 26 2023

    Conservatives are outraged by kids’ exposure to drag shows and there’s been an increase in protests at drag events. But drag dates all the way back to ancient societies and Shakespearean theater. Host Roy Wood Jr. chats with the star of HBO’s We’re Here, Bob the Drag Queen, Princeton journalism professor, Channing Joseph, and author of the book, Drag: Combing Through The Big Wigs of Show Business, Frank DeCaro. They chat about Black and Queer trailblazers, the legacy of drag activism, and how representation from shows like Rupaul’s Drag Race has helped make drag more mainstream and builds allyship among its viewers. Bob also talks about his personal journey growing up in the south and the challenges he faced filming season 3 of We’re Here. Bob even gives Roy a drag queen name.

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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9T6ZKlOPAmU

    Original air date: January 10, 2023

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • The Lack of Black Head Coaches in the NFL
    Sep 19 2023

    The Rooney Rule came into effect in 2003 to increase the number of Black head coaches in the NFL. Brian Flores’ lawsuit against the league exposed how team owners don’t take this rule as seriously as they should. Host Roy Wood Jr. sits with CBS Mornings co-host, Nate Burleson, and former New York Jets coach, Collette V. Smith, to discuss the lack of diversity in the NFL’s head coaching positions and how the league can hold team owners accountable.

    Original air date: October 25, 2022

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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbSCsYedX4c&t=197s

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    1 hr
  • Leslie Jones Reflects on Guest Hosting the Daily Show
    Sep 12 2023

    Leslie Jones, The Daily Show's first guest host, is back for a special episode to chat about her week behind the desk. Leslie sits down with host Roy Wood Jr, along with her co-host of The fckry Podcast, Lenny Marcus to discuss how SNL prepared her for this role, what advice Chris Rock gave her, why she wanted to tackle men’s mental health on the show, and the backstories she created for each of the Daily Show correspondents. Also, find out her thoughts on Rihanna’s Super Bowl halftime performance, Ron DeSantis, and the Chinese spy balloon.

    Original air date: February 21, 2023

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    56 mins
  • Daily Show O.G., Lewis Black
    Sep 5 2023

    Lewis Black, the Daily Show’s longest serving contributor, joins host Roy Wood Jr. to talk rage, comedy and how the show, and satire in general, have evolved over his 25 year tenure.

    Original air date: November 9, 2021

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    41 mins
  • Copaganda: How Police Shows Lie to You
    Aug 29 2023

    Are we being brainwashed by cop shows? Daily Show producer Madeleine Kuhns and writer Ashton Womack join Roy to look at the legacy and popularity of policing onscreen, and how it shapes our relationship with police in the real world.

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    https://youtu.be/s_L-ingGsxY

    Original air date: September 21, 2021

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    46 mins