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Pizza and Rehabilitation in Chicago’s Cook County Jail Dec 14, 2021

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How is pizza helping rehabilitate people in jail? Daily Show correspondent Ronny Chieng, segment director Sebastian DiNatale, and Chef Bruno Abate join host Roy Wood Jr. to discuss Recipe for Change, a pizza-making program for people in Chicago’s Cook County Jail. The group also delves into America’s mass incarceration crisis, and debates why deep dish pizza is trash.

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Black TikTokers on Strike Dec 07, 2021

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What does it take to be an influencer? Better yet, who exactly gets to be one? “Collab Crib” creators Keith Dorsey, Robiiworld and Kaelyn Kastle join host Roy Wood Jr. to break down how creators of color are held to different standards, the Black TikTok strike, and its repercussions on the social media landscape.

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The Karendemic Nov 30, 2021

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From Permit Patti to Cornerstore Caroline, a Karen can have many names. Daily Show correspondent Dulce Sloan and writer Josh Johnson join host Roy Wood Jr. to break down the phenomenon of self-righteous people unnecessarily calling the police on Black people. #DailyShow #BeyondTheScenes

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Bonus - Roy Wood Jr: Imperfect Messenger Nov 23, 2021

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In his stand-up special, Roy Wood Jr. gives his take on small talk in the pandemic era, taking desperate measures to feel good, brave white allies, mass shootings and more. New episodes of Beyond the Scenes will be back on Tuesday, November 30. Catch up now, wherever you get your podcasts.

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Peanuts, Franklin, and Representation in Cartoons Nov 16, 2021

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Franklin was introduced as the first Black “Peanuts” character in 1968, opening up a conversation about race and representation in comics. In this episode, Roy Wood Jr. sits down with Daily Show writer Josh Johnson and Franklin’s namesake and creator of JumpStart Comics, Robb Armstrong to discuss how the character was created, and the influential impact of comics. #DailyShow #BeyondTheScenes

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Lewis Black: Daily Show O.G. Nov 09, 2021

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The Daily Show’s longest serving contributor Lewis Black joins host Roy Wood Jr. to talk rage, comedy and how the show, and satire in general, have evolved over his 25 year tenure. #DailyShow #BeyondTheScenes

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Who Is Florida Man? Nov 02, 2021

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What the f**k is up with Florida? Host (and former Florida resident) Roy Wood Jr. is joined by correspondent Desi Lydic, segment director Sebastian DiNatale, and local author Craig Pittman to break down what makes the Sunshine State so special when it comes to the eccentric local newsmakers that have come to be known as “Florida Man.” #DailyShow #BeyondTheScenes

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The State of Black Shit Oct 26, 2021

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From Meghan Markle to police violence to the run on Popeye’s chicken sandwiches, The Daily Show’s annual “State of Black Shit Address” seeks to encapsulate the year in Black life. Writers X Mayo and Randall Otis talk to Roy about how they deal with tough subject matter comedically, what makes this segment unique, and the eternal question, “where we is?”

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Why Women Are Leaving the Workforce (feat. Sen. Patty Murray) Oct 19, 2021

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Since February 2020, 2.5 million women have left their jobs, and many aren’t returning because of a lack of access to reliable, affordable child care. In this episode, host Roy Wood Jr. sits down with correspondent Desi Lydic, segment director Sarah Hamblin, and Senator Patty Murray to discuss child care’s impact on the economy, the challenges of being a working mother, and how dealing with toddlers can prepare anyone for a job in Congress.

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Why Are Restaurants Understaffed? (feat. Padma Lakshmi) Oct 12, 2021

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Throughout the pandemic, restaurant workers have been acting as “essential,” but haven’t been treated as such. In this episode, host Roy Wood Jr. sits down with Padma Lakshmi, and Daily Show staffers Madeleine Kuhns and Stephanie O. to discuss why restaurant workers aren’t running back to the industry and its long list of problems including low pay, long hours, and rude customers.

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