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May 2024
58m 55s

Roy Wood Jr. on the Responsibility of Co...

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Don Lemon is joined by Comedian Roy Wood Jr. for a personal look at the actor's life after leaving The Daily Show. They discuss the current state of news and comedy's growing role in politics. Don confronts Roy about his performance at the White House Correspondents dinner, and in turn receives a heartfelt apology. 

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00:00 - Intro

01:40 - Post Daily Show Life/Consuming Media

08:30 - Being Associated with The Daily Show

09:09 - Leaving The Daily Show

19:20 - The Media Landscape/Political Satire

25:00 - Joking About Donald Trump and Politicians

31:56 - Should comedians be held responsible?

34:38 - White House Correspondents Dinner

38:02 - Crossing the Line in Comedy

44:30 - Racism in Comedy

48:07 - Roy Wood Jr.’s favorite comedians

50:05 - Kendrick /Drake Beef

54:27 - Black Men Supporting Trump

56:00 - Coming up for Roy Wood Jr.

56:30 - Roy’s Apology to Don Lemon’s mother

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