Russia rebrands McDonald's, Trevor covers the latest revelations from the January 6 hearings on the 2021 U.S. Capitol riot, and comedian Ayo Edebiri discusses her series "The Bear." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 14, 2022•33 min
The latest wave of mass shootings in America has led Republican lawmakers to suggest solutions that involve everything but actual gun control. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 13, 2022•10 min
“I felt like the comics were written about me, for me, and only me.” Iman Vellani chats about her debut acting role as Muslim superhero Ms. Marvel, how she found the casting call through a WhatsApp message, and her promise to Kevin Feige. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 12, 2022•6 min
North Korea “communicates” with the US by launching missiles, the January 6th hearings promise to “blow the roof off of the House,” and the House passes a gun reform bill with support from several Republicans. Here’s what happened this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 11, 2022•54 min
The House approves gun control legislation, Congress kicks off hearings investigating the January 6 Capitol riot, and playwright Michael R. Jackson discusses his musical "A Strange Loop." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 10, 2022•34 min
House Democrats gear up for the January 6 hearings, Roy Wood Jr. examines gentrification in Brooklyn, and actor Iman Vellani talks about her starring role in "Ms. Marvel." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 09, 2022•34 min
New York passes major gun reform laws, Roy Wood Jr. sits down with anti-government firebrand Ammon Bundy, and Eliot Schrefer discusses his book "Queer Ducks (and Other Animals)." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 08, 2022•39 min
North Korea and the U.S. communicate via missile launches, Trevor covers the mayoral primary race in Los Angeles, and Bobby Brown discusses his show "Bobby Brown: Every Little Step." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 07, 2022•34 min
It’s strange how quickly America goes from the land of the possible to the impossible when it comes to stopping gun violence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 06, 2022•5 min
“It’s not just about Ukraine. It’s about the entire collective democratic community of nations.” Ukraine’s U.N. Ambassador Sergiy Kyslytsya discusses why supporting Ukraine to a victory over Putin is vital for the security of the globe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 06, 2022•11 min
Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy shares details from the bipartisan gun reform conversations following the Uvalde shooting, discusses how the once unbreakable gun lobby is now losing steam, and explains why the current Senate rules have restricted action. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 05, 2022•7 min
The GOP blames everything except guns for gun violence, an Indian couple sues their son for lack of grandkids, and Michael Kosta interviews foreigners about America’s “Door” problem. Here’s what happened this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 04, 2022•33 min
Engineers build the world's tiniest robot, Michael Kosta investigates the connection between mass shootings and doors, and Trevor talks to Ukrainian ambassador to the U.N., Sergiy Kyslytsya. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 03, 2022•33 min
The U.S. sends missiles to Ukraine, Senator Chris Murphy discusses gun control reform, and author Akwaeke Emezi talks about "Dear Senthuran" and "You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 02, 2022•35 min
Trevor covers America's gun violence debate, Ronny Chieng celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and Kellyanne Conway discusses her memoir "Here's the Deal." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 01, 2022•35 min
Roy Wood Jr. is joined by Daily Show writer X Mayo and producer Ashton Womack for a discussion about Black mental health, the Black church and the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 31, 2022•40 min
What’s the difference between racism in South Africa and racism in America? It comes down to directness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 29, 2022•3 min
Roy Wood Jr. teaches a lesson on the origins of hip-hop – and of that iconic record scratch noise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 28, 2022•5 min
Everyone learns about Congress and the president in school, but you don’t need to know any of that. Dulcé Sloan has the inside scoop on the government branches that you’ll meet in real life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 27, 2022•4 min
Eve L. Ewing breaks down the history behind the racial divide in America’s schools and explains what gets in the way of giving every child a high-quality education. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 26, 2022•7 min
Highways are the vital arteries that help transport goods and help workers commute to the office, but their origins are rooted in racism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 25, 2022•9 min
Alexander Skarsgård discusses his epic Viking movie “The Northman” and how his family roots are tied to Viking lineage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 24, 2022•5 min
“Parents should treat playgrounds, the way people should treat airport carousels…take a step back.” Trevor discusses the difference between American and South African parenting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 22, 2022•2 min
Not only was a Black jockey the first to win the Kentucky Derby in 1875, but Black riders were some of the best. Roy Wood Jr. discusses a few of the greatest Black horse racers in history, including 17-year-old Cheryl White, the first licensed Black female jockey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 21, 2022•6 min
While America has made progress in removing confederate statues from public squares, many remain standing. Director of the PBS documentary The Neutral Ground, CJ Hunt, and founder of Project Say Something, Camille Goldston Bennett, join Roy Wood Jr. to discuss why these monuments were erected in the first place, how many are left, what’s being done on the ground to remove them, and where they should end up once they’re removed. Watch the original segment: https://youtu.be/rUZL4...
May 20, 2022•1 hr 4 min
New York Times reporters Jonathan Martin and Alex Burns discuss their reporting process for their book “This Will Not Pass,” share new audio of President Donald Trump and Senator Lindsey Graham, and explain why Jared Kushner got involved in Kanye West’s presidential run. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 19, 2022•10 min
Grammy winner and host of the web series 'Vinyl Destination,' DJ Jazzy Jeff shares his early days of a first job frying chicken at Roy Rogers restaurants, his love of music, and his lack of hobbies. Jeff also details the ways the music industry and radio stations have done a disservice to truly original music and how DJs and musicians can breakthrough now. @Rod4Short addresses the ways you can tastefully navigate Will Smith conversations at the job without being sent to HR. He also rains praise ...
May 18, 2022•1 hr
“I don’t make it awkward on purpose. I’m just a little strange.” Comedian Ziwe discusses how she turns her interviews into iconic moments, her very specific brand of comedy, and the difference between herself and the character “Ziwe.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 17, 2022•9 min
Trevor’s no finance expert, but the details of Elon Musk’s Twitter buy seem a little weird. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 15, 2022•4 min
Social media and photo editing are giving teens unrealistic beauty expectations for themselves, causing them to turn to plastic surgery. Here’s why that needs to change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 14, 2022•11 min