Roy Wood Jr. on the Responsibility of Comedians, the Future of Media & His Exit from The Daily Show
The Don Lemon Show · Lemon Media Network
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Show Notes
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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