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Beyond the Scenes from The Daily Show
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 s...
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The Battle Over Critical Race Theory (featuring Kimberlé Crenshaw)
Critical Race Theory has become the right wing’s new boogeyman, but no one seems to even know how to define it. Leading scholar, Professor Kimberlé Cr...
Female Orgasm Onscreen: A Brief Hist-HER-y
From the sex-shaming of early cinema legend Hedy Lamarr to trapping Jane Fonda in an exploding orgasm piano, Hollywood’s relationship to female sexual...
Esports: The Rise of Professional Video Gaming
Esports competitions have seen a boom in popularity in recent years with some of the highest paid players making up to six figures. Celebrities like D...
The Queer History of Drag and Conservative Backlash
Conservatives are outraged by kids’ exposure to drag shows and there’s been an increase in protests at drag events. But drag dates all the way back to...
The Lack of Black Head Coaches in the NFL
The Rooney Rule came into effect in 2003 to increase the number of Black head coaches in the NFL. Brian Flores’ lawsuit against the league exposed how...
Leslie Jones Reflects on Guest Hosting the Daily Show
Leslie Jones, The Daily Show's first guest host, is back for a special episode to chat about her week behind the desk. Leslie sits down with host Roy...
Daily Show O.G., Lewis Black
Lewis Black, the Daily Show’s longest serving contributor, joins host Roy Wood Jr. to talk rage, comedy and how the show, and satire in general, have...
Copaganda: How Police Shows Lie to You
Are we being brainwashed by cop shows? Daily Show producer Madeleine Kuhns and writer Ashton Womack join Roy to look at the legacy and popularity of p...
Porn Industry Racism and Discrimination
The porn industry and sex work are often stigmatized, but adult performers face racism, discrimination, and pay disparities within the industry. Host...
How Does the Minimum Wage Affect Disabled and Tipped Workers?
The current federal minimum wage for tipped workers is $2.13 and has not increased since 2009. Meanwhile, disabled employees can legally be paid less...
Redefining Masculinity and Embracing Vulnerability
From a young age, boys are inundated with messages that teach them not to cry, openly express emotions, or show any sign of weakness for fear of appea...
How Racism Is Built Into America’s Highways
President Biden's Infrastructure bill aims to address racism in America's highway design. In this episode, host Roy Wood Jr. sits down with Daily Show...
The Battle to Remove Confederate Statues
While America has made progress in removing confederate statues from public squares, many remain standing. Director of the PBS documentary The Neutral...
Brooklyn's Gentrification Problem
The number of white Brooklyn residents has increased over the years while Black residents have been displaced. Host Roy Wood Jr. sits down with Daily...
Why Are Books Being Banned Across America?
Books are being banned from schools and public libraries at alarming rates, and stories from LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC authors are disproportionately being p...
The Controversial “Sport” of Trophy Hunting in Africa
This past Sunday marked eight years since the killing of Cecil the Lion. Cecil’s death started a debate over the humanity of trophy hunting, the killi...
How the NCAA’s Rules Allow College Athletes to Make Money (feat. Sabrina Ionescu)
The NCAA has introduced name, image, and likeness deals that allow college athletes to accept payment from sponsors and brands -- including anything f...
The Pink Tax: Why Women Pay More (feat. Rep. Jackie Speier)
The pink tax is a form of gender discrimination that can cost women an average of $1,400 a year. In this episode, host Roy Wood Jr. sits down with cor...
Navigating Race in the Workplace
At the height of the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests, Daily Show producer Chelsea Williamson posed a question on Instagram: “If you’re Black and my f...
Why Switzerland Has So Many Guns But No Mass Shootings
How is Switzerland able to have so many guns per capita, but no mass shootings? Host Roy Wood Jr. sits down with correspondent Michael Kosta, segment...
What Makes a Man a “Florida Man”?
What the f**k is up with Florida? Host (and former Florida resident) Roy Wood Jr. is joined by Daily Show correspondent, Desi Lydic, Daily Show segmen...
Revisiting How Sexual Racism Affects Online Dating
We all have preferences when choosing who to date, but when do they cross the line into sexual racism? Daily Show correspondent Ronny Chieng, UMass Am...
Desi Lydic Foxsplains
In light of Fox settling with Dominion, we take a look back at an episode about Fox News and disinformation. Host Roy Wood Jr., correspondent Desi Lyd...
Why Are States Loosening Child Labor Laws?
Recorded on 4/26/23. Child labor violations are on the rise, while some states are trying to loosen child labor laws. Host Roy Wood Jr. sits down with...
Roy’s Experience Hosting the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Recorded on 5/1/23. From Tucker Carlson to Dominion to Biden’s age, Roy Wood Jr. didn’t hold back at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. In this e...
A Look at the K-Pop Industry and Its Global Fandom
K-Pop has had loyal Korean fanbases for decades and has made a global impact over time. The intimate relationships cultivated between K-Pop idols and...
Do You Have the Right to Repair Your Products?
From iPhones and tractors to medical equipment, many products are designed to be unfixable by the average person. Host Roy Wood Jr. sits down with You...
How Cop City Perpetuates Over-Policing and Environmental Racism
The Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, also known as “Cop City,” has sparked controversy among Atlanta natives. Although it’s meant to improve the...
Chelsea Handler Dishes On Tucker & Her Week as TDS Host
Chelsea Handler’s week guest hosting the Daily Show garnered a lot of attention, and she’s back with Host Roy Wood Jr, to discuss her viral video abou...
Pro Wrestling & Politics are More Similar Than You Think
Just in time for WrestleMania, professional wrestling’s biggest event, we present an in-depth look at how wrestling and politics have more similaritie...
How The Matilda Effect Removes Women in STEM From History
The Matilda Effect was coined in 1993 and explains the phenomenon of women’s historical contributions to science getting forgotten over time. These wo...
Honoring Female Trailblazers: From Recording Studios to the White House
In honor of Women’s History Month, Host Roy Wood Jr. looks back at some of his favorite Beyond the Scenes moments that celebrate female trailblazers....
Redefining Masculinity & Embracing Vulnerability
From a young age, boys are inundated with messages that teach them not to cry, openly express emotions, or show any sign of weakness for fear of appea...
Black Superheroes Deserve the Space to Make an Impact
Superheroes inspire us and help us believe we can do all that we set our minds to. Black superhero stories, however, don’t always reach mainstream aud...
Leslie Jones Reflects on Her Week as Daily Show Host
The Daily Show's first guest host Leslie Jones is back for a special episode to chat about her week behind the desk. Leslie sits down with Host Roy Wo...
How Politics Affects Online Dating & Relationships
This Valentine’s Day we’re taking a look at how political polarization impacts online dating and relationships. Host Roy Wood Jr. sits down with journ...
The Explosion of Legalized Sports Gambling
The Super Bowl is one of the biggest sports betting days of the year, and it’s now legal to bet on the Super Bowl in more than 30 states. Host Roy Wo...
How the Subminimum Wage Affects Disabled and Tipped Workers
The current federal minimum wage for tipped workers is $2.13 and has not increased since 2009. Meanwhile, disabled employees can legally be paid less...
Esports: A Booming Billion Dollar Industry
Esports competitions have seen a boom in popularity in recent years with some of the highest paid players making up to six figures. Celebrities like D...
The Fight for Lifetime NFL Benefits (feat. Nate Burleson)
Buffalo Bills safety, Damar Hamlin, went into cardiac arrest during a Monday night football game. This injury sparked conversations about the safety o...