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Teaching About Racism in Schools

Season 26 E 91 • 05/05/2021

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.

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04:12

CP Time - The History of Black Royalty
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Roy Wood Jr. highlights historic members of Black royalty, including the Zulu Kingdom's King Shaka Zulu, the ruthless Queen Amina and Ethiopia's Emperor Haile Selassie.
05/03/2021
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05:11

Vaccine Hesitancy & England's Experimental Music Festival
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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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08:22

If You Don't Know, Now You Know - Apple Drops iPhone Update
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Apple's latest update to its iPhone operating system includes a powerful privacy-oriented feature, and Trevor explores the game-changing effects it could have on Facebook's targeted ads.
05/03/2021
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09:10

The Daily Showography of Ted Cruz
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The Daily Show chronicles the life of Sen. Ted Cruz, from his early days as a boob-obsessed youth with dreams of world domination to his current status as a man who is universally unlikable.
05/04/2021
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10:11

Elizabeth Warren - "Persist"
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E90

Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren talks about the challenge of regaining a sense of normalcy in the U.S., reflects on her 2020 presidential run and discusses her book "Persist."
05/04/2021
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09:32

A Ray of Sunshine - Biden-Carter Photo Op, Josh Fight & More
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E90

COVID-19 vaccines could become available for 12 to 15-year-olds, Joe and Jill Biden tower over Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter in a bizarre photo, and men named Josh gather for a friendly fight.
05/04/2021
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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
09:20

Selma van de Perre - "My Name Is Selma"
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E91

Author Selma van de Perre, a Nazi concentration camp survivor and Jewish resistance fighter, discusses "My Name Is Selma," the need to highlight atrocities and her daily pursuit of joy.
05/05/2021
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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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05:30

Trump's Facebook Ban, China's Rocket Fail & NYC Snow Days
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E91

Facebook formally extends its temporary ban of Donald Trump, a Chinese rocket plummets back to Earth, and New York City schools do away with snow days due to the coronavirus pandemic.
05/05/2021
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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
Highlight
03:51

Twitter Finds Mean Tweets & Belgium's Border-Moving Farmer
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E92

Twitter announces a new feature that will tell users if their tweets are too mean, and a Belgian farmer alters the border with France to make room for his tractor.
05/06/2021
Interview
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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06:40

Alex Gibney - "The Crime of the Century"
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E92

Director Alex Gibney discusses "The Crime of the Century," his two-part documentary about the deadly opioid epidemic and the drug companies responsible for perpetuating it.
05/06/2021
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03:38

Celebrating Mother's Day
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E92

Stressed-out mom Desi Lydic reveals what she wants for Mother's Day after a grueling year of parenting while under quarantine.
05/06/2021
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08:52

Liz Cheney vs. the GOP & Arizona's Bizarre Recount
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E92

Top Republicans take aim at GOP Rep. Liz Cheney for her anti-Trump stance, and Arizona's GOP-led Senate hires conspiracy theorists to helm a third recount for the 2020 presidential election.
05/06/2021
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06:21

Kentucky Derby Drug Test Fail & U.S. Pipeline Cyberattack
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E93

Scientists train bees to detect COVID-19, the Kentucky Derby's winning horse, Medina Spirit, fails a drug test, and a cyberattack on a major American fuel pipeline causes a panic.
05/10/2021
Interview
06:25

Candace Parker - Chicago Sky & TNT Sports Commentary
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E93

Activist, entrepreneur and WNBA All-Star Candace Parker discusses returning to the league to play for the Chicago Sky, her job as a fiery sports analyst on TNT and her forthcoming podcast.
05/10/2021
Interview
08:02

Ian Manuel - "My Time Will Come"
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E93

Activist and poet Ian Manuel talks about being sentenced to life in prison without parole at the age of 14, his advocacy for criminal justice reform and his memoir "My Time Will Come."
05/10/2021
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09:14

California's Gubernatorial Recall Election
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E93

California Gov. Gavin Newsom faces a recall election due to his handling of the pandemic, inspiring the problematic candidacies of Caitlyn Jenner and a man who uses a live bear as a prop.
05/10/2021
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11:29

New York City Mayoral Race
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E94

Andrew Yang leads a colorful field of candidates in the race for New York City's mayor, and Michael Kosta hits the streets to find out what New Yorkers know about ranked-choice voting.
05/11/2021
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