The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore

Pardon the Integration - Is the Washington Redskins Team Name Offensive?

Season 2 • 05/24/2016

Mike Yard and Rory Albanese square off in an argument over whether "Redskins" is a racist slur.

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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
02:58

Rory Albanese's Local News Screwups
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Rory Albanese gets heated after Larry shows an on-air spat between local news anchors.
05/23/2016
04:09

That's What She Said Award - State Lawmaker Steps Up to Sexism
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After a Louisiana legislator introduces a law regulating strippers' weight and age, Holly Walker and Robin Thede honor Rep. Julie Stokes for calling out the chauvinistic bill.
05/23/2016
00:59

Keep It 100 - Ben & Jerry's Flavors for Larry
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Larry reveals what his personalized Ben & Jerry's ice cream flavors would be.
05/24/2016
02:42

Beard vs. Board of Education
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A Louisiana high school bars its valedictorian from attending his graduation due to his refusal to shave his goatee.
05/24/2016
04:29

I Haven't Forgotten About You, Motherf**ker Update - Bill Cosby's Day in Court
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After a lengthy preliminary hearing, a Pennsylvania judge orders Bill Cosby to stand trial for sexual assault and rape.
05/24/2016
07:55

Panel - Washington Redskins Debate & Racist Mascots
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Esperanza Spalding, Mike Yard and Robin Thede discuss a poll that found most Native Americans to be unoffended by the name of the Washington Redskins.
05/24/2016
04:44

Pardon the Integration - Is the Washington Redskins Team Name Offensive?
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Rage-filled pundits Mike Yard and Rory Albanese debate whether the NFL should change the controversial name of the Washington Redskins.
05/24/2016
06:37

Panel - Colleges Reject Conservative Speakers
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Arianna Huffington, Ricky Velez and Franchesca Ramsey examine why notable conservatives such as George W. Bush are repeatedly being disinvited to speak on college campuses.
05/25/2016
04:47

Larry Does Lines - VA Hospitals
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Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald downplays the inconvenience of waiting for primary care at VA hospitals by comparing the experience to a day at a Disney theme park.
05/25/2016
09:14

Larry Does Lines - Airport Security Standstill
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Airports find creative ways to help travelers endure TSA security lines, from handing out free candy to providing therapy ponies.
05/25/2016
04:36

Blacklash 2016: The Unblackening - Donald Trump Becomes the GOP Nominee
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Donald Trump brings political discourse to an even lower level after nailing down the Republican presidential nomination.
05/26/2016
06:29

Panel - Looking Back on "Roots"
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LeVar Burton, Jordan Carlos and Holly Walker discuss the legacy of the 1977 TV miniseries "Roots" in light of its reboot on the History Channel.
05/26/2016
00:56

Keep It 100 - F**k, Marry, Kill - The Daily Show Edition
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Larry faces an uncomfortable scenario involving his friends and fellow comedians Lewis Black, Jon Stewart and John Oliver.
05/26/2016
03:59

Mike Yard's The Y Files - The Truth About "The Angry Birds Movie"
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Conspiracy expert Mike Yard argues that the film "The Angry Birds Movie" has a sinister racist agenda.
05/26/2016
04:52

Hillary Clinton's Email Emergency
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A State Department report puts Hillary Clinton's questionable email practices back in the national spotlight, and campaign aide Carlos Jordanson plays damage control.
05/26/2016
07:08

Panel - Mass Shooting in Orlando, FL
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Mychal Denzel Smith, Mike Yard and Robin Thede debate whether a mass shooting at an LGBT club in Orlando, FL, should be blamed on terrorism, access to guns or homophobia.
06/13/2016
04:09

Nightly! Nightly! - Beyonce's Sweatshop Scandal
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Entertainment journalist Grace Parra investigates Beyonce's rumored use of sweatshop factories in Sri Lanka.
06/13/2016
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