The Daily Show: Ears Edition

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Defining Blackness: How Systemic Racism Divides Black Communities - Beyond the Scenes Aug 23, 2022

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From the One Drop Rule to low essence media stereotypes, America continues to attempt to fit Blackness into a box. This has led to Black folks policing their own Blackness and divisions based on colorism and ethnic backgrounds. Daily Show writer Ashton Womack, and Yaba Blay, author of the book One Drop: Shifting the Lens on Race, join Host Roy Wood Jr. to attempt to define Blackness as an ideology and open up about moments when they didn’t feel “Black enough.” More Beyond the Scenes: http://podcasts.iheartradio.com/5VF7TkWF?sid=soc

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John Boyega - "Breaking" Aug 22, 2022

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“I need to sort me out first.” Actor and producer John Boyega discusses portraying a Marine Veteran with PTSD in “Breaking”, working with legends Michael K. Williams and Viola Davis, and why he decided to take a break and work on himself just as his career was taking off.

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Elon Musk: Visionary FutureMan, Narrated By William Shatner Aug 21, 2022

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Elon Musk: part Thomas Edison, part Iron-Man, part annoying dude in the group chat. He's eccentric, terminally online, but also anything but the standard CEO. This is "The Daily Showography of Elon Musk."

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This Week's Top Stories | Trump Creates A Litany of Excuses For The FBI Raid Aug 20, 2022

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Trump creates a litany of excuses for the FBI raid, Liz Cheney gets crushed in the Wyoming Republican primary, and Trump’s CFO pleads guilty to tax fraud. Here’s what happened this week.

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Trump Organization CFO Pleads Guilty | Harnaaz Sandhu Aug 19, 2022

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The Trump Organization's CFO pleads guilty to tax fraud, DulcéSloan and Kerri Colby tackle the GOP's anti-drag queen obsession, and Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu sits down with Trevor.

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Liz Cheney Loses Her 2022 Primary Race | John Boyega Aug 18, 2022

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GOP Congresswoman Liz Cheney loses her primary race in Wyoming, Trevor examines the origin and impact of bank overdraft fees, and actor John Boyega discusses his movie "Breaking."

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The Daily Showography of Elon Musk | Sterling K. Brown Aug 17, 2022

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Flash flooding wreaks havoc in Las Vegas, The Daily Show examines the life of Elon Musk, and actor Sterling K. Brown talks about his role in the movie "Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.

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Trump Makes Excuses After FBI Raid | Alex Wagner Aug 16, 2022

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Donald Trump makes excuses amid revelations he kept top secret documents at Mar-a-Lago, Ronny Chieng examines the U.S. Space Force, and Alex Wagner discusses her show "Alex Wagner Tonight."

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How Flight Attendants Navigate the Not-So-Friendly Skies - Beyond the Scenes Aug 15, 2022

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Flight attendants function as first responders in the sky and have to deal with unruly passengers, staff shortages, and flight cancellations. Season 2 of Beyond the Scenes takes flight with host Roy Wood Jr., who chats with Daily Show writer and frequent flier, Kat Radley, and the International President of the Association of Flight Attendants, Sara Nelson. They discuss the drive to unionize Delta flight attendants, how the #MeToo movement impacted the airline industry, and their worst flying experiences. Follow Beyond the Scenes: https://podcasts.iheartradio.com/v0iKH3j7

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Idris Elba - Filming “Beast” & Creating S’ABLE Labs Aug 15, 2022

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Emmy-nominated actor Idris Elba chats about facing off with a CGI lion in “Beast,” DJing in Ibiza, creating an inclusive and natural skincare line with his wife, and being all-around sexy.

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