Mahershala Ali - "Swan Song"
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah
Season 27 E 35 • 12/06/2021

Actor and producer Mahershala Ali reflects on the whirlwind success of his career, the humanistic themes of his sci-fi movie "Swan Song" and his upcoming role in the reboot of "Blade."
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Getting Back to Normal-ish - COVID-19 Chaos in Schools
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From outdoor learning to cops moonlighting as teachers, U.S. schools take desperate measures to deal with the spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, and Roy Wood Jr. weighs in.
01/27/2022
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Internet Influencers Are Hired to Encourage Vaccination
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Desi Lydic examines a social media campaign from health officials that enlists influencers to use their online clout to convince people to get vaccinated for COVID-19.
01/20/2022
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Keeping Up with the Coronavirus - The CDC Sows Confusion
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The CDC faces backlash over confusing COVID-19 mask guidelines and its new take on how long infected people should be isolated, and the Biden administration finally provides free tests.
01/18/2022
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Kamala Harris on Fighting to Protect Democracy
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Vice President Kamala Harris talks about working to improve policies on maternal health, infrastructure, voting rights, the challenges posed by Republican obstruction in Congress and more.
12/22/2021
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08:32

Omicron Is Taking Over & Teachers Dash for Cash
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E40

The Omicron coronavirus variant spreads around the world at an alarming rate, and South Dakota teachers take part in a degrading competition for cash to pay for school supplies.
12/14/2021
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Jordan Klepper Fingers the Pulse - Anti-Vaccination in SoCal
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E37

Jordan Klepper talks to vaccine-hesitant protesters in California, and journalist Derek Beres describes how the wellness industry contributes to the spread of misinformation about COVID-19.
12/08/2021
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07:40

Mahershala Ali - "Swan Song"
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E35

Actor and producer Mahershala Ali reflects on the whirlwind success of his career, the humanistic themes of his sci-fi movie "Swan Song" and his upcoming role in the reboot of "Blade."
12/06/2021
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04:33

Second U.S. Case of Omicron Variant & MLB Enters Lockout
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E34

A second COVID-19 Omicron variant case is confirmed in the U.S., and a labor contract dispute rocks major league baseball.
12/02/2021
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07:38

Peter Hotez - "Preventing the Next Pandemic"
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E31

"Preventing the Next Pandemic" author, Dr. Peter Hotez, discusses the rise of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus in Africa and the global leadership failures that helped to enable it.
11/29/2021
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10:46

Keeping Up with the Coronavirus - Omicron Variant
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E31

Scientists sound the alarm about the global health implications of the emerging Omicron COVID-19 variant, and the Biden administration imposes travel bans from several African countries.
11/29/2021
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03:33

Leo Deblin's ICU 2 U Service
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E27

COVID-19 cases surge in the U.S., leading to a massive shortage of ICU beds, but Leo Deblin (Roy Wood Jr.) has a novel solution.
11/15/2021
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06:44

Black Monomyth - Beekeeping
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E24

Dulcé Sloan gets a crash course in beekeeping with the help of Zach & Zoë Sweet Bee Farm owners, Kham and Summer Johnson, a Black couple who found success in a white-dominated industry.
11/09/2021
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08:25

Used Medical Gloves & Elephants Evolving Without Tusks
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E16

Filthy medical gloves are imported for reuse to the U.S., and the prevalence of poaching appears to lead to the evolution of tuskless elephants.
10/25/2021
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04:00

Tammy Duckworth - Disability Rights in the Workplace
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E15

Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth discusses obstacles preventing Americans with disabilities from getting a fair, sustainable wage and argues sheltered workshops are exploitative.
10/21/2021
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05:57

If You Don’t Know, Now You Know - Disabled Workers Rights
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E15

Trevor explores the debate surrounding a legal loophole that allows American employers to pay disabled people less than minimum wage in work environments known as "sheltered workshops."
10/21/2021
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09:10

Getting Back to Normal-ish - America's Great Resignation
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E11

As businesses continue to reopen in the U.S., a record-breaking number of people are quitting their jobs, and employers scramble to adapt to new attitudes about work in the COVID-19 era.
10/14/2021
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06:36

Rosario Dawson - "Dopesick"
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E10

Actor and producer Rosario Dawson discusses "Dopesick," her Hulu series that examines and dramatizes the devastating effects of America's ongoing opioid crisis.
10/13/2021
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08:05

Vaccination Nation
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E9

Texas governor Greg Abbott orders a sweeping ban on vaccine mandates, NBA star Kyrie Irving is barred from playing until he gets vaccinated, and Moderna refuses to share its vaccine formula.
10/12/2021
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12:01

Red, White and Broken - Religious Exemptions for Vaccines
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E6

A growing number of Americans seek exemptions from their employers for COVID-19 vaccine mandates on religious grounds, and Trevor breaks down the history of this tactic.
10/05/2021
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03:09

Confusion Over COVID-19 Booster Plan & Underexplainer
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E1

President Biden's top doctor at the CDC creates confusion about coronavirus vaccine booster shots, and Michael Kosta does his best to bring clarity to the issue.
09/27/2021
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04:05

Booster Shots Approved & 46% of Americans Believe in Ghosts
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E116

Americans devise creative ways to get prioritized for a third COVID-19 vaccination shot, and a belief in ghosts skyrockets in the U.S.
09/23/2021
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06:09

Jordan Klepper Fingers the Pulse - Anti-Mask Rally
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E116

Jordan Klepper pays a visit to Johnston County, NC, to interview angry anti-mask protesters hell-bent on allowing their kids to go maskless at school.
09/23/2021
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07:30

Introducing The Daily Show's Second Annual Pandemmy Awards
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E113

Trevor invites viewers to cast their votes for the most outrageous COVID-19 pandemic moments of the year, in categories such as Best Historical Adaptation, Best Mile High Meltdown and more.
09/20/2021
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06:03

Nicki Minaj's Cousin's Friend's Swollen Testicles
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E112

Dr. Anthony Fauci plays damage control in the wake of Nicki Minaj's claim about her cousin's friend in Trinidad getting swollen testicles due to being vaccinated for COVID-19.
09/16/2021
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06:49

Terrence Deyalsingh - Trinidad's Health Minister Speaks Out
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E112

Trinidad and Tobago health minister Terrence Deyalsingh reacts to Nicki Minaj's suggestion that getting vaccinated for the coronavirus led to testicu-lar swelling for a man on the island.
09/16/2021
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03:58

Instagram Is Damaging for Teens
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E111

An internal study at Instagram found the app has a negative impact on teens' mental health, and the LAPD faces criticism for secretly collecting civilians' social media information.
09/15/2021
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05:00

Histhery with Desi Lydic - Men vs. Women Bearing Children
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E111

Desi Lydic chronicles Western medicine's history of mishandling the childbirth process, and the squeamish and unsympathetic male doctors who've put women at risk.
09/15/2021
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06:30

Count on It with Dulcé - What's Behind the Sperm Recession?
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E110

Dulcé Sloan talks to sperm bank director Michelle Ottey and epidemiologist Shanna Swan about what's causing America's sharp decline in sperm volume in humans and animals alike.
09/14/2021
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09:01

Anthony Fauci - Countering COVID-19 Vaccine Untruths
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E109

Infectious diseases expert Dr. Anthony Fauci discusses how the effort to sway vaccine-wary Americans may lead to government mandates and talks about his fight against vaccine disinformation.
09/13/2021
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08:22

Biden's Vaccination Mandate & Republican Backlash
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E109

President Biden proposes a sweeping executive order requiring vaccination for a vast majority of employees in the U.S., sparking melodramatic displays of outrage from the GOP.
09/13/2021
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06:49

Another Troubling COVID-19 Variant Emerges
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E109

The World Health Organization sounds an alarm about the aggressive rise of the Mu COVID-19 variant, and Roy Wood Jr. is seriously freaked out about the implications.
09/13/2021
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05:03

Femtech: The Rise of Period Tracking Apps
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Desi Lydic chats with Dr. Lynae Brayboy and Clue app co-founder Ida Tin about the menstrual health benefits and privacy risks posed by the rapidly growing femtech app industry.
07/19/2021
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08:00

Chris Bosh - "Letters to a Young Athlete"
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E102

NBA star Chris Bosh discusses his book "Letters to a Young Athlete," the life lessons he learned on the way to athletic greatness and grappling with the realization that he had to retire.
06/08/2021
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06:50

Cicadas Emerge After 17 Years & Goodwill Doesn't Want Trash
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E100

Billions of cicadas are poised to swarm the U.S. after living underground for 17 years, human sperm counts drop to alarming levels, and Goodwill pushes back against donated garbage.
05/20/2021
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02:12

Long Hours Are Killing Workers
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E99

A World Health Organization study finds that working long hours is causing the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people per year.
05/19/2021
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08:36

Clashes Over New CDC Mask Guidelines
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E97

The CDC drastically loosens its guidelines about wearing masks to protect against COVID-19, sparking backlash from health experts, conspiracy-addled conservatives and risk-averse liberals.
05/17/2021
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06:51

Frank Luntz - Using Language to Combat Vaccine Hesitancy
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E96

Pollster Frank Luntz discusses his research on how the power of language can persuade people to get vaccinated for COVID-19 and talks about Donald Trump's continued stranglehold on the GOP.
05/13/2021
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06:54

Sara Bareilles - "Girls5Eva" and "Amidst the Chaos"
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E92

Singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles talks about her personal experience with the coronavirus, her starring role on the musical comedy series "Girls5Eva" and her "Amidst the Chaos" concert.
05/06/2021
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03:05

How to Unquarantinify - Eating in Public
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E91

Jaboukie Young-White eases viewers into post-pandemic life with refreshers on how to eat in public by offering tips about how to use chairs, interacting with waiters and the art of chewing.
05/05/2021
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05:11

Vaccine Hesitancy & England's Experimental Music Festival
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E89

Vaccine-averse Americans could prolong the COVID-19 crisis, and U.K. researchers stage a massive concert as part of a government experiment to study the spread of the coronavirus.
05/03/2021
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