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The Unraveling of Jussie Smollett's Hate Crime Claims

Season 24 E 67 • 02/19/2019

More details emerge suggesting that the attack on Jussie Smollett may have been staged, and Jaboukie Young-White speculates about the "Empire" actor's possible motives.

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09:03

Conservatives Slam Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Green New Deal
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS24 E64

Conservative pundits lambast Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's proposed Green New Deal, and Jaboukie Young-White breaks down the generational divide surrounding climate change.
02/13/2019
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04:30

Oscar Nominee Exclusion, America's Dwindling Income Tax Refunds & Howard Schultz's Town Hall Slipup
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS24 E64

The Academy removes categories from the Oscars telecast, the IRS reports smaller income tax refunds, and Howard Schultz makes a racial gaffe during a CNN town hall.
02/13/2019
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04:33

CP Time: Black Contributions to Music
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Roy Wood Jr. explains the African-American origins of musical genres associated with mainstream white culture, including electronic dance music, square dancing and the banjo.
02/14/2019
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06:05

Trump's Border Emergency, Amazon's Canceled New York Plans & Reporters Expose Subway Fare Evaders
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President Trump declares a national emergency at the U.S-Mexico border, Amazon cancels plans to build headquarters in New York, and reporters put subway fare evaders on blast.
02/14/2019
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America's Long Road to Gun Regulation
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Trevor reflects on the legislative strides made by gun control advocates and the pro-gun laws enacted on the state level in the year since the shooting in Parkland, FL.
02/14/2019
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President Trump's Border Emergency
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President Trump declares an emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border, despite past condemnation of President Obama's executive action on immigration.
02/18/2019
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12:28

So Much News, So Little Time - Colin Kaepernick's NFL Settlement & Jussie Smollett's Alleged Attack
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS24

Mike Pence is met with silence from allies after mentioning Trump, Colin Kaepernick reaches a deal with the NFL, and new details emerge about Jussie Smollett's alleged attack.
02/18/2019
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05:03

Bing Liu - Capturing American Adolescence in "Minding the Gap"
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Documentary filmmaker Bing Liu explains how home videos of friends skateboarding turned into his Oscar-nominated examination of American youth in "Minding the Gap."
02/18/2019
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04:40

Trump Calls on Europe to Take Back ISIS Fighters & New York City Bans Natural Hair Discrimination
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS24 E67

President Trump wants European leaders to repatriate ISIS fighters, New York City bans hair-based discrimination, and France makes lightsaber dueling an official sport.
02/19/2019
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08:49

Bernie Sanders's 2020 Bid & Democrats' Quaint Scandals
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS24 E67

Bernie Sanders announces his 2020 presidential run, Fox News investigates Kamala Harris's pot-smoking admission, and conservative pundits agonize over Cory Booker's veganism.
02/19/2019
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05:27

The Unraveling of Jussie Smollett's Hate Crime Claims
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS24 E67

More details emerge suggesting that the attack on Jussie Smollett may have been staged, and Jaboukie Young-White speculates about the "Empire" actor's possible motives.
02/19/2019
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09:37

America's Homegrown Opioid Crisis
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Trevor examines the role of American doctors and pharmaceutical companies in the growing opioid crisis, including a Florida doctor's life sentence for overprescribing.
02/20/2019
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04:02

Trump's Obstruction Accusations, Tekashi 6ix9ine's Plea Deal & An Alarming Viral Trend
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS24

President Trump is accused of interfering in the Michael Cohen probe, rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine strikes a plea deal, and a trend of teens faking their disappearances goes viral.
02/20/2019
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07:56

Jussie Smollett Is Arrested for Allegedly Staging His Own Assault
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Jussie Smollett faces felony charges, Roy Wood Jr. explores the history of enemies recruiting black Americans, and Chris Kelly and Sarah Schneider discuss The Other Two.
02/21/2019
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06:42

A Coast Guard Officer's Domestic Terror Plot, The White House's Climate Panel & Google's Hidden Mics
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS24

A Coast Guard officer is accused of domestic terrorism, a climate change skeptic will lead a White House climate panel, and hidden microphones are found in Google devices.
02/21/2019
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03:55

CP Time: The History of Trying to Turn Black People Against the U.S.
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS24

From British Redcoats to ISIS, Roy Wood Jr. explains how America's enemies have historically tried to exploit racial inequality in the United States for their own gain.
02/21/2019
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12:09

Talking Dems - A DACA Recipient Questions Kamala Harris About Fixing Immigration
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS24

Senator Kamala Harris joins Trevor to answer questions from the audience about her recent non-scandal involving Tupac Shakur and her plans to fix the U.S. immigration system.
02/23/2019
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08:07

R. Kelly Faces Jail Time, the Pope Condemns Abusive Priests & Robert Kraft's Solicitation Scandal
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS24 E70

R. Kelly faces 70 years in prison for sexual abuse, Pope Francis denounces abusive priests, and Patriots owner Robert Kraft is charged with soliciting prostitution.
02/25/2019
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05:36

Preteen Punditry: How Young Is Too Young for Politics?
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS24 E70

Roy Wood Jr. meets Dylan and Tate, two viral preteen political commentators, and attempts to give them back their childhood.
02/25/2019
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06:13

Spike Lee's Oscar Win, Mike Pence's Trip to Colombia, & Dianne Feinstein's Climate Change Debate
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS24 E70

Director Spike Lee wins his first Oscar, Mike Pence heads to Colombia to address the crisis in Venezuela, and Sen. Dianne Feinstein has a tense confrontation with children.
02/25/2019
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John Legend - "Preach"
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Singer-songwriter John Legend gives a stirring performance of his song "Preach."
02/26/2019
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