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The Don Lemon Show

Roy Wood Jr. on the Responsibility of Comedians, the Future of Media & His Exit from The Daily Show

Tue, 14 May 2024

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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.  WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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