Jon Stewart explores the surprising disconnect between Donald Trump’s actual policies and the image his supporters have crafted, as the 2024 election looms. Ta-Nehisi Coates joins the conversation to discuss his latest book, The Message. They dive deep into the lasting impacts of oppression, how history continues to shape our present, and the hidden stories ... Show More
Jul 16
America Gets Diarrhea, CDC Has No Money to Help & Iran War Budget Explodes | Molly Shannon
An explosive diarrhea parasite called cyclospora sweeps the nation and premieres on TikTok, Taco Bell prematurely signals responsibility for the spread, America's original budget for the Iran War practically triples, and Michael Kosta highlights the connection between government ... Show More
43m 50s
Oct 2024
Have We Missed The Message? with Ta-Nehisi Coates
<p>Bestselling author Ta-Nehisi Coates joins Trevor and Christiana to discuss his new book about how the stories we tell, and the ones we don’t, shape our realities. They also unpack the jaw-dropping CBS interview that followed the book’s release, and our elusive search as a peop ... Show More
1h 8m
Nov 2020
Jamil Jivani on the Inconvenient Truth About Donald Trump's Non-White Supporters
While Trump’s hopes of a second Presidential term seem to be vanishing, his surprisingly strong showing among Black, Hispanic, Muslim, and Asian voters is challenging the progressive claim that Trump's appeal is rooted primarily in racism. Quillette’s Jonathan Kay discusses these ... Show More
35m 33s
Sep 2024
Harris-Trump Debate Debrief with Tressie McMillan Cottom
<p>Trevor, Christiana, Josh, and NY Times columnist (and friend of the show) Tressie McMillan Cottom break down last night’s presidential debate. Together they unpack whether Trump still has his finger on the pulse or has lost his touch, Christiana explains the real reason Trump ... Show More
57 m
May 2024
Coleman Hughes On Race In America | The Don Lemon Show
Don is joined by author and political commentator Coleman Hughes, whose works center around the complexity of race relations in America. Coleman and Don discuss race relations, the concept of "colorblindness", the Republican Party, the upcoming election, and Candace Owens. WATCH ... Show More
1h 2m