The Dangers of Driving While Black
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah
Season 26 E 84 • 04/15/2021

Trevor examines how the threat of deadly police violence against Black drivers compels parents to have "the talk" with their kids about how to safely behave around cops.
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07:31

Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson - "Summer of Soul"
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E57

Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, drummer and cofounder of The Roots, discusses his documentary "Summer of Soul," which explores the cultural significance of the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival.
02/10/2022
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08:46

If You Don't Know, Now You Know - Racist History of Highways
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E56

Biden's infrastructure bill addressing racism in America's highway design draws backlash from Fox News, and Trevor breaks down how U.S. highways have decimated Black communities.
02/09/2022
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16:42

Joe Rogan's N-Word Controversy
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E54

Joe Rogan apologizes in the wake of singer-songwriter India.Arie's explosive mashup of his extensive use of the N-word on his podcast over the years, and Trevor gives his take on the issue.
02/07/2022
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06:54

Michael S. Regan - Seeking Solutions as Head of the EPA
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E54

Michael S. Regan, the first Black male administrator leading the Environmental Protection Agency, talks about advancing environmental justice and embracing the potential of green technology.
02/07/2022
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09:42

The NFL's Black Coaching Crisis
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E53

Former NFL head coach Brian Flores claims the league interviews Black coaches with no intention of hiring them to bypass a diversity policy known as the Rooney Rule, and Roy Wood Jr. reacts.
02/03/2022
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07:25

"The View" Suspends Whoopi Goldberg & Groundhog Day 2022
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E52

CNN President Jeff Zucker resigns under a cloud of scandal, Whoopi Goldberg is suspended from "The View" over offensive comments about the Holocaust, and Trevor reflects on Groundhog Day.
02/02/2022
Interview
07:19

Jodie Turner-Smith - "Anne Boleyn"
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E41

Actor Jodie Turner-Smith talks about her titular role on the miniseries "Anne Boleyn," how becoming a new parent informed her portrayal and discusses the racist backlash against her casting.
12/15/2021
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07:21

Surviving the Holidays with Toxic Families
Tha God’s Honest Truth with Charlamagne Tha GodS1 E11

Author Nedra Glover Tawwab and comedians Karlous Miller and Rosebud Baker join Charlamagne Tha God to discuss setting boundaries with family and friends when going home for the holidays.
12/14/2021
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04:59

A Look Back at 2021 - The Year in Cancellations
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E39

Roy Wood Jr. officially breaks down the major cancellations of 2021, including that of "Jeopardy!" producer Mike Richards, former New York governor Andrew Cuomo and Donald Trump.
12/13/2021
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28:35

Is Increasing Black Gun Ownership the Cure to Gun Violence?
Tha God’s Honest Truth with Charlamagne Tha GodS1 E10

Gun education advocate Carlos Ellis and journalist Alex Yablon discuss the impact of race and politics on gun violence in America and debate the merits of increased gun ownership.
12/13/2021
Interview
06:58

Nikole Hannah-Jones - "The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story"
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E37

"The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story" author Nikole Hannah-Jones talks about the influence and reception of her work, reparations and the debate over teaching critical race theory.
12/08/2021
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40:02

Dr. Claud Anderson Explains the Flaws of Capitalism
Tha God’s Honest Truth with Charlamagne Tha GodS1 E9

Chico Bean sits down with author Dr. Claud Anderson to discuss the foundations of capitalism and how Black Americans can fight biases within the system to secure economic freedom.
11/30/2021
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08:42

Extended - Critical Race Theory Benefits Everyone
Tha God’s Honest Truth with Charlamagne Tha GodS1 E3

Charlamagne Tha God discusses being compared to Alex Jones, the importance of teaching critical race theory in schools and the inspiring, often-overlooked uprising of Nat Turner.
11/12/2021
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04:41

CP Time - Black Horror Movies
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E20

Roy Wood Jr. gives a rundown of groundbreaking horror films featuring Black actors, including "Son of Ingagi," "Night of the Living Dead" and "The Craft."
11/01/2021
Interview
08:23

Tamron Hall - "As the Wicked Watch"
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E17

Journalist and author Tamron Hall discusses "As the Wicked Watch," her novel about how the media selectively covers stories about missing Black girls.
10/26/2021
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03:42

Dul-Sayin' - Racist Redlining Deprives People of Trees
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E13

Dulcé Sloan explains how the racist practice of redlining makes trees hard to find in low-income areas and describes how a lack of green space diminishes the quality of life in communities.
10/19/2021
Interview
08:33

John Legend - Making a Difference with HUMANLEVEL
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E11

EGOT-winning artist John Legend talks about becoming an activist and discusses HUMANLEVEL, his initiative that works with local governments to fight institutionalized racism.
10/14/2021
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11:44

Jon Gruden Resigns, Condom "Stealthing" & "Squid Game" Shoes
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E9

NFL coach Jon Gruden resigns over offensive emails, California makes it illegal to secretly remove a condom during sex, and the popularity of "Squid Game" causes a spike in shoe sales.
10/12/2021
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03:11

Critical Race Theory: A Great White Hype
Tha God’s Honest Truth with Charlamagne Tha GodS1 E3

Charlamagne Tha God examines how America's educational system favors white people, Brenda Blackkksarbad (Rita Brent) chimes in, and U.S. states legalize implicitly racist curriculum.
10/07/2021
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03:35

The Right-Wing War on Critical Race Theory
Tha God’s Honest Truth with Charlamagne Tha GodS1 E3

Charlamagne Tha God explains the concept of critical race theory, which examines how racism is baked into U.S. institutions, and why many conservatives are working feverishly to vilify it.
10/07/2021
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06:13

Black Family vs. Racist Neighbor & Meghan Trainor's Toilets
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E7

The New York Public Library drops late fees, a Black family faces ongoing racist taunts from a neighbor, and Meghan Trainor installs two toilets in her bathroom to use alongside her husband.
10/06/2021
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04:24

Can We Convo? - Reporting on Missing White Women
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E3

Roy Wood Jr. and Dulcé Sloan talk about the glaring disparities between media coverage of missing white women versus that of missing women of color in America.
09/29/2021
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05:00

CP Time - Black Fashion Models
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E2

Roy Wood Jr. highlights trailblazing Black models, including Naomi Sims, Tracey "Africa" Norman and Tyson Beckford.
09/28/2021
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05:17

Passing the Decrackerfication Torch to the Youth
Tha God’s Honest Truth with Charlamagne Tha GodS1 E1

Charlamagne Tha God highlights the efforts of German children to grapple with their country's Nazi past and calls on America's youth to similarly confront the U.S.'s history of racism.
09/24/2021
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05:18

Why Are There No Black Women in the Senate?
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Dulcé Sloan talks to Stefanie Brown James, co-founder of The Collective PAC, about the current lack of Black women in the U.S. Senate and what her organization is doing to change that.
08/12/2021
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04:35

Dul-Sayin' - Racism and Public Swimming Pools
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Dulcé Sloan examines the history of America's once-popular public swimming pools and explains how racism led to their sudden decline in the 1950s.
08/10/2021
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04:30

CP Time - America's Trailblazing Black Gymnasts
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26

Roy Wood Jr. discusses pioneering Black gymnasts, such as Sid Oglesby, who became the first African American to win an NCAA title, and Gabby Douglas, who achieved unparalleled Olympic glory.
07/28/2021
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04:39

CP Time - Black Race Car Drivers in History
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26

Roy Wood Jr. honors trailblazing Black race car drivers, including Wendell Scott, who made NASCAR history, and Willy T. Ribbs, the first Black driver to qualify for the Indianapolis 500.
07/22/2021
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03:54

Dul-Sayin' - Black Americans and Independence Day
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26

Dulcé Sloan talks about Black Americans' complicated relationship with the 4th of July and how it became a celebration of Black liberation in the South in the aftermath of the Civil War.
07/04/2021
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09:27

If You Don't Know, Now You Know - America's Black Farmers
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E107

Fox News and Newsmax pundits denounce a relief bill for farmers of color, and Trevor unpacks the history of land inequity and racial discrimination faced by Black farmers in the U.S.
06/16/2021
Interview
08:01

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - "Fight the Power"
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E105

Activist and NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar discusses his documentary "Fight the Power," in which he explores the history of protests and shares his experience with peaceful demonstrations.
06/14/2021
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07:10

Lockdown Continues in the U.K. & Florida Bans Race Studies
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E105

A lobster diver is nearly eaten by a whale, a COVID-19 variant delays the U.K.'s plans to lift lockdown restrictions, and Florida's board of education bans critical race theory curriculums.
06/14/2021
Interview
06:13

Barry Jenkins - "The Underground Railroad"
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E99

Filmmaker Barry Jenkins discusses his series "The Underground Railroad," the emotional challenges of creating it and navigating the responsibilities that come with portraying Black trauma.
05/19/2021
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04:15

CP Time - Black Leaders of the Labor Movement
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E98

Roy Wood Jr. highlights unsung Black pioneers of America's labor movement, including activists and organizers A. Philip Randolph, Dorothy Bolden and Curt Flood.
05/18/2021
Interview
07:32

Salima Koroma - "Dreamland"
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E98

Filmmaker Salima Koroma discusses "Dreamland," her documentary about the burning of Black Wall Street and the accompanying racist massacre that took place in Tulsa, OK, in 1921.
05/18/2021
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10:34

Teaching About Racism in Schools
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E91

American schools are mired in a searing debate over teaching about the nation's history of overt and systemic racism, with conservative lawmakers pushing for a whitewashed approach.
05/05/2021
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03:05

Desi Lydic Fox-Splains the Notion of Racism in America
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E91

Fox News-addled Desi Lydic rails against the idea that racism is prevalent in the U.S. and frets about America's schoolchildren getting exposed to critical race theory.
05/05/2021
Interview
07:41

Anthony Mackie - "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier"
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E87

Anthony Mackie talks about his love for New Orleans and tackling issues of race and systemic injustice in his role as a Black Captain America on "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier."
04/28/2021
Interview
12:02

Tarana Burke and Brene Brown - "You Are Your Best Thing"
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E86

Me Too movement founder Tarana Burke and Dr. Brene Brown discuss "You Are Your Best Thing," their collection of essays about trauma, vulnerability and the Black experience.
04/27/2021
Highlight
07:21

The Dangers of Driving While Black
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E84

Trevor examines how the threat of deadly police violence against Black drivers compels parents to have "the talk" with their kids about how to safely behave around cops.
04/15/2021
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