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Mahershala Ali - Empathy for Flawed Characters in "Moonlight"

Season 22 • 11/29/2016

Actor Mahershala Ali explains how his upbringing inspired him to take on his role in "Moonlight."

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George Packer - Donald Trump's Path to Victory
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The New Yorker's George Packer gives his take on how President-elect Donald Trump managed to win the support of struggling working-class voters.
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President Obama's Worldwide Farewell Tour
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President Obama makes his last official stop in Germany to meet with Chancellor Angela Merkel, who has expressed hesitation about working with President-elect Trump.
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Team Trump's Proposed Muslim Registry
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As President-elect Trump's transition team mulls plans for a Muslim registry, Trevor and Jordan Klepper discuss ways to protest this civil rights concern.
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Ryan Speedo Green - From a Troubled Childhood to the Opera in "Sing for Your Life"
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Ryan Speedo Green, the subject of the Daniel Bergner-penned biography "Sing for Your Life," explains how his time in a juvenile detention center led to a career in the opera.
11/28/2016
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Fidel Castro Dies
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Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro's death prompts lively celebrations in the U.S., and nine days of mourning begin in his home country.
11/28/2016
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President-Elect Trump's Conflicts of Interest
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As Donald Trump transitions into power, Trevor examines how the president-elect's business ventures pose conflicts of interests in the U.S. and abroad.
11/28/2016
03:17

The Election Divide Continues
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Former Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein raises funds for several state recounts in the 2016 election, much to the chagrin of President-elect Trump.
11/28/2016
00:39

Fidel Castro: The Most Interesting Dictator in the World
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Much like a certain beer spokesman, the late Cuban dictator Fidel Castro led a life second to none.
11/28/2016
02:50

Holocaust-Themed Ice Skating in Russia
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With anti-Semitism on the rise since the 2016 election, Adam Lowitt weighs in on a Russian ice skating competition that featured a performance inspired by the Holocaust.
11/29/2016
11:22

Adapting to Donald Trump's Lies
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Even after Donald Trump's mendacious 2016 presidential campaign, the media is still grappling with how to report on the president-elect's blatant falsehoods.
11/29/2016
05:14

Mahershala Ali - Empathy for Flawed Characters in "Moonlight"
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"Moonlight" star Mahershala Ali talks about his childhood dream of becoming a professional bicycle racer and discusses the challenge of playing a wide range of characters.
11/29/2016
03:45

Profiles in Tremendousness - Attorney General Nominee Jeff Sessions
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Jordan Klepper weighs in on President-elect Trump's attorney general nominee Jeff Sessions, who has a history of making racially charged remarks.
11/30/2016
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Tomi Lahren - Giving a Voice to Conservative America on "Tomi"
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"Tomi" host Tomi Lahren gives her take on the Black Lives Matter movement and explains why she lashed out against Colin Kaepernick for his national anthem protest.
11/30/2016
04:02

Profiles in Tremendousness: Treasury Secretary Nominee Steve Mnuchin
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While treasury secretary nominee Steve Mnuchin may seem like a pragmatic choice for the Trump administration, Roy Wood Jr. believes his past movie investments say otherwise.
11/30/2016
03:36

India's Unusual New Policies
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India's prime minister bans large cash increments, and the country's supreme court announces that theaters will be required to play the national anthem before movies.
12/01/2016
06:02

Chelsea Handler - Speaking Out for the Marginalized on "Chelsea"
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Chelsea Handler makes a plea for women to support each other in the wake of the 2016 election and talks about standing up for subjugated groups on her show "Chelsea."
12/01/2016
04:28

The Dakota Access Pipeline's Shady Reroute
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As protests over the Dakota Access Pipeline continue, Trevor describes how the project had been rerouted to Native American lands to avoid a predominately white populace.
12/01/2016
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Profiles in Tremendousness - National Security Adviser Michael Flynn
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Hasan Minhaj weighs in on President-elect Trump's national security adviser pick Michael Flynn, whose checkered past includes charges of racism and incompetence.
12/01/2016
05:51

Van Jones - Reaching Across the Political Aisle on "The Messy Truth"
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CNN commentator Van Jones discusses his post-election special "The Messy Truth," where he extends a hand to Donald Trump voters in hopes of establishing common ground.
12/05/2016
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President-Elect Trump's Tweetstorm
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After Donald Trump spends the weekend going on a Twitter tirade, the president-elect's transition team tries to justify his false statements and brazen behavior.
12/05/2016
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The Mall of America's First Black Santa
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The Mall of America in Minneapolis hires its first black Santa Claus, sparking racist backlash online.
12/05/2016
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