Princess Nokia - Becoming Vulnerable on "i love you but this is goodbye" "For me, I'm just Destiny from Harlem." Multi-hyphenate Princess Nokia discusses how she came up with her stage name, how John Leguizamo and Martin Lawrence are her biggest inspirations, and why she decided to allow herself to be publicly vulnerable with her new EP "i love you but this is goodbye."
Trump Indicted by Grand Jury & Fox News Says Facts Are "Bad for Business" John Leguizamo tackles the latest news, including a grand jury voting to indict former president Donald Trump, updates from the Dominion lawsuit against Fox News, and Elon Musk calling for a pause in AI research.
What America Gets Wrong About the Southern Border - Long Story Short When you hear politicians scaremongering about the border, remember: They're not preaching facts, they're promoting fear. In this week's installment of Long Story Short, John Leguizamo separates border myths from border facts.
Ana Navarro: "We Rise Upwards Together" "We need to understand that we rise upwards together. It's too easy to pit us against each other." Co-host of "The View" and CNN political commentator Ana Navarro discusses the importance of unity among Latinos and all underrepresented groups, and how Democrats shouldn't take the Latino vote for granted.
Rep. Ritchie Torres - Trump's Indictment and the S.A.N.T.O.S. Act "That sounds like a movie written by George Santos." New York Congressman Ritchie Torres discusses his wild first few weeks on the job – which included the January 6 insurrection and voting to impeach Trump – his introduction of the aptly named S.A.N.T.O.S. Act, and the need for gun reform policy.
Trump Indicted & Fox News Warns of Violence Roy Wood Jr. begins his week as guest host by tackling the updates on Donald Trump's indictment, Fox News's warning of violence, and the Angel Reese-Caitlin Clark taunting controversy from the NCAA women's basketball championship game.
Florida's "Stop Woke" Act & Roy Wood Jr.'s White History 101 What if instead of banning CRT, Florida simply adds a "Great Whites" history class? Roy Wood Jr. speaks with Ron DeSantis's education adviser to test out this "middle ground" solution.
Sen. Cory Booker - Criminal Justice Reform & The Farm Bill Senator Cory Booker chats about the implications of Donald Trump's indictment, his continued focus on reforming America's criminal justice system, and the reason it's easier to afford fast food over nutritious produce and how he plans to change that.
Jon Stewart Stops By for Trump's Arraignment Day Roy Wood Jr. tackles the circus that was Donald Trump's arraignment in New York, including Marjorie Taylor Greene's indictment-bombing. Plus, Obi-Wan Kenobi (a.k.a. Jon Stewart) stops by to give Roy some sage advice.
Jordan Klepper Meets George Santos at Trump's Arraignment Jordan Klepper went to Donald Trump's arraignment and got to ask George Santos a few important questions.
Robin Thede - Letting Black Women Be Themselves Authentically "I find talent by opening my eyes." Robin Thede discusses how and where she finds the talented Black women for her show, which of her characters people react to the most, and her journey in television from "The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore" all the way to "A Black Lady Sketch Show."
Roy Wood Jr. and Jordan Klepper Take Audience Questions - After The Cut What are Trump rallies like? Who would you interview from the past? Isn't Roy doing a good job? Jordan Klepper joins Roy Wood Jr. to answer audience questions in this edition of After The Cut.
Trump Attacks Judge at Mar-a-Lago Speech & Democrats Win in Wisconsin Roy Wood Jr. tackles Trump's arrest and Mar-a-Lago speech, Melania's curious absence, and the monumental Wisconsin Supreme Court election.
Jordan Klepper Takes On Trump's Indictment Rally Donald Trump has officially been arrested, and Jordan Klepper takes to the streets of New York City to have...meaningful conversations with Trump's supporters.
Clarence Thomas's Secret Luxury Gifts & Jill Biden's NCAA Invite Drama Clarence Thomas faces impeachment talks for not disclosing gifts from billionaire Harlan Crow, Jill Biden causes drama by inviting both LSU's and Iowa's women's basketball teams to the White House, and Chipotle sues Sweetgreen over trademark rights.
The Problem with Modern-Day College - Long Story Short College is expensive, some degrees don't prepare students for their careers, and apprenticeships are becoming more popular. So why is a college degree so vital? Roy Wood Jr. breaks down the pros and cons of college in this installment of Long Story Short.
Jerry Craft - "School Trip" They can read it in 13 different languages… They just can't read it in Texas." New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Jerry Craft discusses the irony of having an award-winning book banned for critical race theory, a misconception about graphic novels, and the importance of creating books that inspire kids to feel represented and have hope.
Jordan Klepper Recaps the NRA Convention and Clarence Thomas's Corruption Scandal
Jordan Klepper takes the guest host seat to talk about the craziness at the NRA convention, including South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem's two-year-old granddaughter toting a gun, and Clarence Thomas's corrupt dealings with billionaire Republican donor Harlan Crow.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez & Klepper on Trump, Clarence Thomas & Ending Violence
Jordan Klepper and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez meet at Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx to discuss a program that addresses violence as a public health issue, as well as her take on Clarence Thomas accepting luxury gifts, the attack on abortion rights, and Donald Trump's indictment.
Fox News and Dominion Settle Lawsuit & Ron DeSantis Wants Prison Near Disney
Jordan Klepper breaks down the latest news, including Fox News settling with Dominion, Ron DeSantis's suggestion for a state prison next to Disney, Jim Jordan's field hearing in NYC, George Santos's reelection bid, and Dianne Feinstein's refusal to resign from the Senate.
Singer and songwriter Charley Crockett talks about his life's journey, from singing in the New York City subway to opening for Willie Nelson, and shares how Bob Dylan got a co-writing credit on his latest album "The Man from Waco Redux."
The Fox News-Dominion Fallout & Racist Oklahoma Officials Caught on Tape
Jordan Klepper tackles the latest headlines, including the implications of the Fox News and Dominion settlement, and the racist recordings of Oklahoma officials.
Actor Michael Shannon discusses why he felt the need to revisit Waco in "Waco: The Aftermath," why people have an inherent distrust in the government, and his career outside of the big screen.
"Wrong Place" Shootings on the Rise & Southwest Passenger Loses It Over Crying Baby
Jordan Klepper tackles the news of the day, including a Southwest Airlines passenger outraged by a crying baby and the rise of "wrong place" shootings, with commentary from Roy Wood Jr., Desi Lydic, and Michael Kosta.
Andrew Tate & Re-examining Masculinity - Long Story Short
America is in the midst of long overdue changes around gender and power as it re-examines ideas about masculinity. But too often the conversation focuses on what men shouldn’t be, rather than what they should be. Jordan Klepper looks at Andrew Tate and breaks down how a void of role models has harmful consequences for young boys.
Andrew Tate & Re-examining Masculinity - Long Story Short
America is in the midst of long overdue changes around gender and power as it re-examines ideas about masculinity. But too often the conversation focuses on what men shouldn’t be, rather than what they should be. Jordan Klepper looks at Andrew Tate and breaks down how a void of role models has harmful consequences for young boys.
Fox News Axes Tucker Carlson & Elon Musk Has a Blue Check Fiasco
Desi Lydic tackles the day's headlines, including Tucker Carlson's shocking firing by Fox News, Bud Light's new "Real Women" koozie, Don Lemon's CNN termination, Elon's latest Twitter fiasco, and Bed Bath & Beyond's bankruptcy.
Tucker Carlson Fired for Using the "C-word" & Biden Announces Re-Election Bid
Desi Lydic takes on the biggest stories of the day, including the latest debate on the abortion pill, Aaron Rodgers heading to the New York Jets, the departure of Tucker Carlson from Fox News, and why America doesn't want Donald Trump or Joe Biden to run for president in the 2024 election.
Pete Buttigieg & Desi Talk Infrastructure, Culture Wars, and What "Woke" Means
Desi Lydic talks to Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg about safety and accountability in the transportation industry, culture wars, and what "woke" even means.
Fox's "Dossier of Dirt" on Tucker & Disney's Lawsuit Against DeSantis
Desi Lydic breaks down the biggest stories of the day, including Disney suing Ron DeSantis, Tucker Carlson being silenced by Fox News's "bad behavior folder," Hugh Grant starring as an Oompa-Loompa in "Wonka," scientists trying to find out where great white sharks mate, and Ed Sheeran possibly ripping off Marvin Gaye.
Do Kentucky Residents Agree with the State's Extreme Laws? Desi Lydic Investigates
Kentucky has passed some of the strictest anti-trans and anti-abortion bills in the country, but is that really what Kentuckians want? Desi Lydic returns to her home state to ask locals how they feel about their lawmakers and finds out how people are trying to make the state better.
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Jameela Jamil - "Bad Dates" & Exercising for Mental Health
"We reserve the right to make mistakes, to come back, and to grow, and do better." Jameela Jamil discusses her outspoken presence on social media, her desire to reframe exercise as a mental health benefit instead of a means to a certain type of physical appearance, and the outrageous stories shared on her "Bad Dates" podcast.