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Super Depressing Deep Dive - The Origins of America's Lead Poisoning Crisis

Season 2 • 05/17/2016

For 50 years, American corporations fought to keep lead paint legal at the expense of public health.

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08:33

George Zimmerman's Shocking Gun Auction
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George Zimmerman sparks outrage and condemnation for attempting to auction off the gun he used to fatally shoot Florida teenager Trayvon Martin in 2012.
05/12/2016
08:09

Panel - George Zimmerman's Gun Sale
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Audra McDonald, Jordan Carlos and Robin Thede talk about George Zimmerman's unsuccessful effort to sell the pistol he used to kill Trayvon Martin.
05/12/2016
03:21

Blacklash 2016: The Unblackening - Bernie Sanders Stays in the Race
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Bernie Sanders refuses to end his bid for the White House, and Hillary Clinton's campaign official Carlos Jordanson can't contain his excitement.
05/12/2016
01:06

Keep It 100 - Mixed Martial Arts or Mud Wrestling?
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Larry faces a choice between a showdown with UFC legend Ronda Rousey or a mud-wrestling match with his friend Jon Stewart.
05/12/2016
06:25

Donald Trump Pretends to Be His Own Publicist
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Donald Trump (Bob DiBuono) challenges Larry to an impression-off after a recording surfaces of the GOP candidate masquerading as a publicist on his own behalf.
05/16/2016
06:31

Panel - Donald Trump's Treatment of Women
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Paul F. Tompkins, Robin Thede and Mike Yard debate whether Donald Trump's alleged history of degrading behavior toward women will hurt his standing among voters.
05/16/2016
03:09

Blacklash 2016: The Unblackening - Women Speak Out Against Donald Trump
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Dozens of women give first-hand accounts of Donald Trump's alleged sexist behavior in a New York Times article, but RNC Chairman Reince Priebus insists that it's a non-issue.
05/16/2016
04:24

National Landmark Status for the Stonewall Inn
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President Obama could designate New York City's Stonewall Inn as a landmark to the struggle for gay rights, prompting a family of tourists to camp out at the iconic bar.
05/16/2016
09:04

America's First Penis Transplant & Missing CIA Torture Report
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Doctors in Boston perform a groundbreaking penis transplant, and the CIA's inspector general's office feigns innocence after deleting its only copy of a Senate torture report.
05/17/2016
06:39

Panel - Hillary Clinton Announces Her Husband's White House Role
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Lewis Black, Jordan Carlos and Grace Parra react to Hillary Clinton's pledge to enlist her husband, Bill, to repair America's economy if she becomes president.
05/17/2016
04:54

Super Depressing Deep Dive - The Origins of America's Lead Poisoning Crisis
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Larry presents an animated breakdown of the aggressive role that corporations played in the tragic history of lead poisoning in the U.S.
05/17/2016
07:14

Panel - Was Steven Adams's "Little Monkeys" Remark Racist?
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Anthony Anderson, Ricky Velez and Holly Walker debate whether NBA star Steven Adams's "little monkeys" comment was an innocent gaffe or an intentionally racist remark.
05/18/2016
00:42

Keep It 100 - Speaking Truth to President Trump
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Larry describes how he would handle another gig at the White House Correspondents' Dinner if Donald Trump were president.
05/18/2016
07:49

Blacklash 2016: The Unblackening - Donald Trump Makes Up with Megyn Kelly
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Fox News's Megyn Kelly lobs softball questions at GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump in an apparent effort to mend their strained relationship.
05/18/2016
05:04

Steven Adams's "Little Monkeys" Gaffe
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Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams offers a semi-apology after referring to his black opponents as "quick little monkeys" during a postgame interview on ESPN.
05/18/2016
07:57

Panel - America's Seniors Get High
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Paul Scheer, Ricky Velez and Mike Yard discuss the fact that senior citizens have become the fastest-growing demographic of marijuana users in the U.S.
05/19/2016
08:17

Larry's Dank News Stash - Marijuana in America
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The NFL's Eugene Monroe calls for the league to allow medical marijuana use for injured players, and Colorado uses taxes from legalized pot to pay for college scholarships.
05/19/2016
03:54

Hang On a Minute, News! - Desegregation in Mississippi
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Larry examines the media's coverage of a federal court order requiring a Mississippi town to desegregate its schools.
05/19/2016
00:42

Keep It 100 - Reality TV Stars for Public Office?
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Larry considers the political potential of reality stars Caitlyn Jenner, Honey Boo Boo and Omarosa.
05/19/2016
06:27

Blacklash 2016: The Unblackening - Donald Trump Switches His Position on Gun Control
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Donald Trump (Bob DiBuono) addresses his ever-changing stance on guns and introduces a new product line.
05/23/2016
06:44

Panel - The Legalization of Prostitution
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Jen Bartels, Rory Albanese and Grace Parra weigh the pros and cons of legalized prostitution and discuss whether they'd be comfortable with family members in the sex industry.
05/23/2016
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