Roy Wood Jr. on the Responsibility of Comedians, the Future of Media & His Exit from The Daily Show

Don Lemon is joined by Comedian Roy Wood Jr. for a personal look at the actor's life after leaving The Daily Show. They discuss the current state of news and comedy's growing role in politics. Don confronts Roy about his performance at the White House Correspondents dinner, and in turn receives a heartfelt apology.  WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! 00:00 - Intro 01:40 - Post Daily Show Life/Consuming Media 08:30 - Being Associated with The Daily Show 09:09 - Leaving The Daily Show 19:20 - The Media Landscape/Political Satire 25:00 - Joking About Donald Trump and Politicians 31:56 - Should comedians be held responsible? 34:38 - White House Correspondents Dinner 38:02 - Crossing the Line in Comedy 44:30 - Racism in Comedy 48:07 - Roy Wood Jr.’s favorite comedians 50:05 - Kendrick /Drake Beef 54:27 - Black Men Supporting Trump 56:00 - Coming up for Roy Wood Jr. 56:30 - Roy’s Apology to Don Lemon’s mother Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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With three decades of award-winning journalism and storytelling behind him, Don Lemon takes his signature style and outspoken truth-telling to a new platform with The Don Lemon Show.  Don welcomes a variety of guests and newsmakers to his show, with topics spanning everything from social issues and race to pop-culture and current events.  Each episode will also feature Don’s personal take on the stories and topics that are shaping our lives and conversations.  Expect his insightful commentary to go beyond the news of the day, getting to the heart of what really matters and helping his audience have a better understanding of the world around them. The Don Lemon Show is available on YouTube, as well as all audio and video platforms.