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Beyond the Scenes from The Daily Show
Beyond the Scenes from The Daily Show
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Imagine The Daily Show, but deeper. Host Roy Wood Jr. dives further into segments and topics covered on The Daily Show —... more

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Episodes

The Battle Over Critical Race Theory (featuring Kimberlé Crenshaw)

Critical Race Theory has become the right wing’s new boogeyman, but no one seems to even know how to define... more

17 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
Female Orgasm Onscreen: A Brief Hist-HER-y

From the sex-shaming of early cinema legend Hedy Lamarr to trapping Jane Fonda in an exploding orgasm piano, Hollywood’s relationship... more

10 Oct 2023 · 36 minutes
Esports: The Rise of Professional Video Gaming

Esports competitions have seen a boom in popularity in recent years with some of the highest paid players making up... more

03 Oct 2023 · 45 minutes
The Queer History of Drag and Conservative Backlash

Conservatives are outraged by kids’ exposure to drag shows and there’s been an increase in protests at drag events. But... more

26 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
The Lack of Black Head Coaches in the NFL

The Rooney Rule came into effect in 2003 to increase the number of Black head coaches in the NFL. Brian... more

19 Sep 2023 · 59 minutes
Leslie Jones Reflects on Guest Hosting the Daily Show

Leslie Jones, The Daily Show's first guest host, is back for a special episode to chat about her week behind the... more

12 Sep 2023 · 56 minutes
Daily Show O.G., Lewis Black

Lewis Black, the Daily Show’s longest serving contributor, joins host Roy Wood Jr. to talk rage, comedy and how the... more

05 Sep 2023 · 40 minutes
Copaganda: How Police Shows Lie to You

Are we being brainwashed by cop shows? Daily Show producer Madeleine Kuhns and writer Ashton Womack join Roy to look... more

29 Aug 2023 · 45 minutes
Porn Industry Racism and Discrimination

The porn industry and sex work are often stigmatized, but adult performers face racism, discrimination, and pay disparities within the... more

22 Aug 2023 · 52 minutes
How Does the Minimum Wage Affect Disabled and Tipped Workers?

The current federal minimum wage for tipped workers is $2.13 and has not increased since 2009. Meanwhile, disabled employees can... more

15 Aug 2023 · 47 minutes
Redefining Masculinity and Embracing Vulnerability

From a young age, boys are inundated with messages that teach them not to cry, openly express emotions, or show... more

08 Aug 2023 · 55 minutes
How Racism Is Built Into America’s Highways

President Biden's Infrastructure bill aims to address racism in America's highway design. In this episode, host Roy Wood Jr. sits... more

01 Aug 2023 · 51 minutes
The Battle to Remove Confederate Statues

While America has made progress in removing confederate statues from public squares, many remain standing. Director of the PBS documentary... more

25 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
Brooklyn's Gentrification Problem

The number of white Brooklyn residents has increased over the years while Black residents have been displaced. Host Roy Wood... more

18 Jul 2023 · 53 minutes
Why Are Books Being Banned Across America?

Books are being banned from schools and public libraries at alarming rates, and stories from LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC authors are... more

11 Jul 2023 · 54 minutes
The Controversial “Sport” of Trophy Hunting in Africa

This past Sunday marked eight years since the killing of Cecil the Lion. Cecil’s death started a debate over the... more

04 Jul 2023 · 54 minutes
How the NCAA’s Rules Allow College Athletes to Make Money (feat. Sabrina Ionescu)

The NCAA has introduced name, image, and likeness deals that allow college athletes to accept payment from sponsors and brands... more

27 Jun 2023 · 42 minutes
The Pink Tax: Why Women Pay More (feat. Rep. Jackie Speier)

The pink tax is a form of gender discrimination that can cost women an average of $1,400 a year. In... more

20 Jun 2023 · 32 minutes
Navigating Race in the Workplace

At the height of the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests, Daily Show producer Chelsea Williamson posed a question on Instagram:... more

13 Jun 2023 · 33 minutes
Why Switzerland Has So Many Guns But No Mass Shootings

How is Switzerland able to have so many guns per capita, but no mass shootings? Host Roy Wood Jr. sits... more

06 Jun 2023 · 38 minutes
Beyond the Scenes from The Daily Show
Why Are Books Being Banned Across America?
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Books are being banned from schools and public libraries at alarming rates, and stories from LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC authors are disproportionately being... more