The Daily Show with Trevor Noah
Trump Explores Preemptive Pardons
Season 26 E 35 • 12/03/2020

President Trump reportedly considers issuing preemptive pardons for his adult children, and Desi Lydic defends the notion via her extremely limited legal expertise.
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U.K. Vaccine Approval & A Politician's Sex Party Scandal

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If You Don't Know, Now You Know - Racism in Housing

Trevor dives into the long and ongoing history of discrimination against African Americans seeking housing, and Leo Deblin (Roy Wood Jr.) offers an opportunistic solution.
12/02/2020
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03:40

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Donald Trump: Go Big and Go Home - Pardon Schemes

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A Ray of Sunshine - China's Moon Mission & Drake's Candles

China sends a robotic craft to collect rocks from the moon, the U.N. removes cannabis from its list of the most dangerous drugs, and Drake releases a line of candles that smell like him.
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Ex-Presidents Promote Vaccine & Democrats Flout Guidelines

George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama plan to get COVID-19 vaccinations on live TV, and several Democratic leaders are caught ignoring social distancing guidelines.
12/03/2020
Interview
08:58

The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E35
Ludacris - KidNation & "The Ride"

Rapper and actor Ludacris talks about his comprehensive and entertaining educational platform for kids called KidNation, and his role in the movie "The Ride."
12/03/2020
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04:48

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2020 in Review: The Year in Streaming

Roy Wood Jr. highlights 2020's surge in content from streaming services such as Netflix, HBO and the ill-fated Quibi and gives his take on shows that gripped America during the pandemic.
12/03/2020
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03:49

The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E35
Trump Explores Preemptive Pardons

President Trump reportedly considers issuing preemptive pardons for his adult children, and Desi Lydic defends the notion via her extremely limited legal expertise.
12/03/2020
Interview
11:16

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Method Man - "Power Book II: Ghost" and "Marvel/Method"

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Keeping Up with Coronavirus - Rudy Giuliani Gets COVID-19

Rudy Giuliani tests positive for the coronavirus after a whirlwind of maskless public appearances and punctuates his testimony at a Michigan election hearing with audible flatulence.
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2020 in Review: The Year in Music

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Votegasm 2020: Peach State Edition

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Diamond Ring Record & Drug Cartel Recruiting Via TikTok

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06:07

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2020 in Review: The Year in Tech

Ronny Chieng rounds up technology news from 2020, such as the ascendancy of Zoom, the popularity of the "Animal Crossing" video game, President Trump's attempt to ban TikTok, and more.
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07:24

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Busta Rhymes - "Extinction Level Event 2"

Busta Rhymes discusses his long-awaited album "Extinction Level Event 2," reflects on what it means to be an artist and talks about his collaboration with fellow rapper Kendrick Lamar.
12/08/2020
Interview
07:42

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Ijeoma Oluo - "Mediocre" and Examining White Male Supremacy

Ijeoma Oluo discusses the continued relevance of her 2018 book "So You Want to Talk About Race" and her new book "Mediocre," which examines the prevalence of white male supremacy in America.
12/08/2020
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06:35

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Keeping Up with Coronavirus - Pfizer Fiasco & Public Shaming

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