Beyond the Scenes from The Daily Show

Racism in America

Get ready for the best moments about our favorite topic…racism! Beyond the Scenes host Roy Wood Jr. first chats with former Daily Show producer, CJ Hunt, to discuss white Boston natives’ disconnect with the racism in their city. Next, Roy’s back with CJ and leading scholar, Professor Kimberlé Crenshaw, to talk about the fate of critical race theory. Roy then chats with Daily Show writer, Randall Otis, and ACLU president, Deborah Archer, about the racism built into city bus routes and the dangers that come with driving while Black. To conclude, Roy ends on a hopeful note with Daily Show correspondent, Dulcé Sloan, and Daily Show writer, Josh Johnson, as the three discuss a positive future with less Karens.   New episodes of Beyond the Scenes return August 9, wherever podcasts are available.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Imagine The Daily Show, but deeper. Host Roy Wood Jr. dives further into segments and topics covered on The Daily Show — from racial injustice to gun control to K-pop. Each week, he’s joined by Daily Show writers, producers, correspondents, as well as outside experts to unpack a different topic or segment in a way that's hilarious, nuanced, and compelling.
Beyond the Scenes features a rotating cast of The Daily Show correspondents including Desi Lydic, Dulcé Sloan, Ronny Chieng, and Michael Kosta, as well as contributors Jordan Klepper and Lewis Black. New episodes every Tuesday.