Season 26

2020 · 116 episodes · 0h 45m in all · 6.0/10

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1. September 28, 2020 - Jane Goodall
28 Sept 2020 · 6.0/10
The New York Times publishes a major report on President Trump’s taxes, Roy Wood Jr. examines voting rights for Florida’s ex-felons, and Dr. Jane Goodall discusses chimps and climate change.
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2. September 29, 2020 - Misty Copeland
29 Sept 2020 · 6.0/10
Trevor dives into California’s wildfire crisis, Ronny Chieng talks to Philippe Reines about his 2016 role as Donald Trump in mock debates, and dancer Misty Copeland discusses “Bunheads.”
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3. September 30, 2020 - Al Sharpton & John Cena
30 Sept 2020
Desi Lydic and Ronny Chieng provide coaching during the first presidential debate, Al Sharpton discusses his book "Rise Up," and John Cena talks about his book "Elbow Grease: Fast Friends."
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4. October 1, 2020 - Mariah Carey
1 Oct 2020 · 6.0/10
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5. October 5, 2020 - Jason Momoa & Kat Graham
5 Oct 2020
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6. October 6, 2020 - Jason Sudeikis
6 Oct 2020
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7. October 7, 2020 - Alexandra Pelosi & Colin Quinn
7 Oct 2020
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8. October 8, 2020 - Alex Wagner
8 Oct 2020
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9. October 13, 2020 - Anita Hill
13 Oct 2020 · 7.0/10
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10. October 14, 2020 - Wilmer Valderrama
14 Oct 2020 · 5.0/10
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11. October 15, 2020 - Andrew Cuomo & Nick Offerman
15 Oct 2020
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12. October 20, 2020 - Matthew McConaughey & Jose Andres
20 Oct 2020 · 8.0/10
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13. October 21, 2020 - Chris Rock
21 Oct 2020 · 5.0/10
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14. October 22, 2020 - Elizabeth Warren
22 Oct 2020
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15. October 23, 2020 - Alicia Garza & Rashida Jones
23 Oct 2020 · 6.0/10
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16. October 26, 2020 - Bruce Springsteen
26 Oct 2020 · 6.0/10
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17. October 27, 2020 - Chelsea Handler
27 Oct 2020 · 7.0/10
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18. October 28, 2020 - Ice Cube
28 Oct 2020 · 5.0/10
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19. October 29, 2020 - Kamala Harris
29 Oct 2020
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20. Michael Harriot
2 Nov 2020
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21. Live Coverage of Election Night
3 Nov 2020 · 6.0/10
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22. Geraldo Cadava & Evan Osnos
4 Nov 2020 · 45 min · 7.0/10
Historian Geraldo Cadava; journalist Evan Osnos. Also: As the coronavirus keeps millions confined to their homes, Trevor reports on the pandemic from the comfort of his couch, and "The Daily Show" correspondents weigh in on the crisis from a safe social distance.
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23. Soledad O'Brien
5 Nov 2020 · 7.0/10
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24. Ruby Bridges & Anthony Anderson
9 Nov 2020 · 7.0/10
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25. Lenny Kravitz
10 Nov 2020 · 6.0/10
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26. Halsey
11 Nov 2020
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27. Megan Rapinoe & Forest Whitaker
12 Nov 2020 · 5.0/10
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28. Ta-Nehisi Coates
16 Nov 2020
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29. Kevin Hart
17 Nov 2020 · 6.0/10
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30. Lucy McBath & Lindsey Vonn
18 Nov 2020 · 6.0/10
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31. Bill Gates
19 Nov 2020
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32. Stephen Curry
30 Nov 2020 · 6.0/10
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33. Ernest Cline & Rosie Perez
1 Dec 2020
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34. Brit Bennett & Michael J. Fox
2 Dec 2020 · 6.0/10
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35. Ludacris
3 Dec 2020
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36. Method Man
7 Dec 2020
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37. Ijeoma Oluo & Busta Rhymes
8 Dec 2020
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38. George Wallace
9 Dec 2020 · 5.0/10
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39. Rachel Maddow & Bryan Cranston
10 Dec 2020
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40. Pharrell Williams
14 Dec 2020 · 6.0/10
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41. Barack Obama
15 Dec 2020
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42. James Corden & Tessa Thompson
16 Dec 2020
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43. Carey Mulligan
19 Jan 2021
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44. Stacey Abrams
20 Jan 2021
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45. Jelani Cobb
21 Jan 2021
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46. Nnamdi Asomugha
25 Jan 2021 · 6.0/10
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47. Stanley Nelson
26 Jan 2021 · 7.0/10
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48. Amanda Gorman
27 Jan 2021
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49. Doug Henwood & Regina King
28 Jan 2021
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50. Jeremy O. Harris
1 Feb 2021 · 7.0/10
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51. Ibram X. Kendi
2 Feb 2021 · 6.0/10
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52. Dax Shepard
3 Feb 2021 · 6.0/10
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53. Cori Bush
4 Feb 2021 · 6.0/10
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54. Atul Gawande & Leonard Fournette
8 Feb 2021 · 6.0/10
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55. Robin Roberts & Noah Centineo
9 Feb 2021
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56. Radha Blank
10 Feb 2021 · 5.0/10
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57. Daniel Kaluuya
11 Feb 2021 · 6.0/10
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58. Neil Patrick Harris
15 Feb 2021 · 7.0/10
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59. Bill Gates
16 Feb 2021 · 7.0/10
Ronny Chieng shares ways to combat the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes, Roy Wood Jr. explores the history of Black doctors, and Bill Gates discusses “How to Avoid a Climate Disaster.”
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60. Heather McGhee
17 Feb 2021 · 7.0/10
Texans suffer from ongoing extreme winter weather, Dulce Sloan talks to Divine Nine sorority members about Vice President Kamala Harris, and author Heather McGhee discusses “The Sum of Us.”
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61. Russell Westbrook
18 Feb 2021
Parents and kids grow impatient about reopening schools, Trevor presents a biography of Tucker Carlson, and NBA superstar Russell Westbrook talks about his Why Not? Foundation and more.
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62. Sharon McMahon
22 Feb 2021
The Texas winter storm crisis continues, Michael Kosta investigates avian election fraud, and Sharon McMahon talks about fighting misinformation via her Instagram account SharonSaysSo.
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63. Hugh Evans
23 Feb 2021
Republican lawmakers in several states go on an anti-voting blitz, Roy Wood Jr. celebrates the contributions of Black journalists, and humanitarian Hugh Evans discusses Global Citizen.
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64. Andra Day
24 Feb 2021
Trevor highlights racial inequity in vaccine distribution, Dulce Sloan examines the stereotype of the strong Black woman, and Andra Day discusses “The United States vs. Billie Holiday.”
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65. Kevin Garnett
25 Feb 2021
Desi Lydic reveals her most embarrassing tattoos, Trevor examines America’s outdated and extremely vulnerable power grid, and NBA star Kevin Garnett discusses his memoir “KG: A to Z.”
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66. Marlee Matlin
1 Mar 2021 · 4.0/10
Trevor covers CPAC 2021, Roy Wood Jr. and Jaboukie Young-White try to replace Atlantic City’s Trump Plaza after its demolition, and Marlee Matlin discusses her short film “Feeling Through.”
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67. Adam Kinzinger & H.E.R.
2 Mar 2021
Rep. Madison Cawthorn faces sexual harassment allegations, Rep. Adam Kinzinger discusses the future of the GOP, and singer-songwriter H.E.R. talks about her song “Fight for You.”
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68. Kelly Marie Tran
3 Mar 2021
Trevor looks at the state of minimum wage in the U.S, Leo Deblin (Roy Wood Jr.) introduces his unique streaming service, and actor Kelly Marie Tran discusses “Raya and the Last Dragon.”
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69. Michael Kiwanuka
4 Mar 2021
Fox News slams President Biden for numerous pseudo-scandals, Trevor explores the history of America’s first ladies, and singer-songwriter Michael Kiwanuka talks about his album “Kiwanuka.”
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70. Eddie Murphy
15 Mar 2021
Governor Andrew Cuomo's harassment scandal mounts, Jaboukie Young-White discusses COVID-19 vaccines with Dr. Peter Hotez, and Eddie Murphy talks about his sequel movie "Coming 2 America."
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71. Rebecca Carroll & Precious Lee
16 Mar 2021 · 7.0/10
Former presidents try to convince Americans to get COVID-19 vaccinations, Rebecca Carroll discusses "Surviving the White Gaze," and Precious Lee talks about her trailblazing modeling career.
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72. Cynthia Erivo
17 Mar 2021 · 6.0/10
Trevor explores the history of the Senate filibuster, a mass shooter in the Atlanta area kills several Asian women, and actor and singer Cynthia Erivo discusses her role in "Genius: Aretha."
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73. Arsenio Hall
18 Mar 2021
Trevor reports on COVID-19 concerns from around the world, Michael Kosta and Roy Wood Jr. introduce the Bracket of Bulls**t: Pandemic Edition, and Arsenio Hall discusses "Coming 2 America."
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74. Michelle Obama
22 Mar 2021 · 7.0/10
The British royal family announces plans for a diversity chief, the NCAA faces sexism allegations, and former first lady Michelle Obama discusses "Waffles + Mochi" and Pass the Love.
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75. Eric Andre
23 Mar 2021 · 6.0/10
Trevor covers heartwarming news during the pandemic, Desi Lydic explores the history of onscreen female orgasms, and comedian Eric Andre talks about his prank-based movie "Bad Trip."
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76. Nomzamo Mbatha
24 Mar 2021
Trevor examines the all-encompassing scourge of violence against women, Dulce Sloan celebrates activist women athletes, and Nomzamo Mbatha talks about landing her role in "Coming 2 America."
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77. Carl L. Hart
5 Apr 2021
Trevor highlights voter suppression in Georgia, Desi Lydic examines how the pandemic disproportionately harms working women, and Dr. Carl L. Hart discusses his book “Drug Use for Grown-Ups.”
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78. Garrett Bradley & Morgan Freeman
6 Apr 2021 · 5.0/10
The notion of COVID-19 passports creates controversy, director Garrett Bradley discusses her documentary “Time,” and Morgan Freeman talks about his “Be There, This Is Your Shot” PSA.
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79. Danielle Brooks
7 Apr 2021 · 5.0/10
Trevor explores the rise of NFTs, Michael Kosta and Roy Wood Jr. announce the winner of the 2020 Bracket of Bulls**t, and actor Danielle Brooks discusses “Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia.”
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80. Lee Isaac Chung
8 Apr 2021 · 6.0/10
Trevor highlights new culture war battles waged by conservatives, Desi Lydic Fox-splains Georgia’s controversial voting law, and director Lee Isaac Chung discusses his movie “Minari.”
81. Miguel
12 Apr 2021
82. Katherine Maher & Travon Free
13 Apr 2021
83. Elizabeth Nyamayaro & Issa Rae
14 Apr 2021 · 6.0/10
84. Skye Fitzgerald
15 Apr 2021 · 6.0/10
85. Vic Mensa
26 Apr 2021
Trevor covers the latest coronavirus news, Michael Kosta takes a close look at the measurement unit of feet in the U.S., and rapper Vic Mensa talks about activism and his EP “I Tape.”
86. Tarana Burke & Brené Brown
27 Apr 2021
The CDC rolls out relaxed COVID-19 guidelines for mask-wearing, Dulce Sloane gives unsung women rappers their due, and Tarana Burke and Dr. Brene Brown discuss "You Are Your Best Thing."
87. Anthony Mackie
28 Apr 2021 · 6.0/10
Fox News pundits spread wild myths about President Biden, Roy Wood Jr. delivers his annual State of Black S**t address, and Anthony Mackie discusses “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.”
88. Mazie K. Hirono & George Lopez
29 Apr 2021 · 6.0/10
President Biden unveils a major agenda during a speech before Congress, Sen. Mazie K. Hirono discusses her book “Heart of Fire,” and George Lopez talks about his film “Walking with Herb.”
89. Michael B. Jordan
3 May 2021 · 6.0/10
Apple’s latest iPhone update rankles Facebook, Roy Wood Jr. highlights historic Black royals, and actor Michael B. Jordan talks about his role in “Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse.”
90. Elizabeth Warren
4 May 2021
Trevor serves up some uplifting news for the pandemic era, The Daily Show explores the revolting life story of Senator Ted Cruz, and Senator Elizabeth Warren discusses her book "Persist."
91. Selma van de Perre
5 May 2021
Trevor covers a debate over teaching about racism in U.S. schools, Jaboukie Young-White gives tips on adjusting to post-pandemic life, and Selma van de Perre discusses "My Name Is Selma."
92. Alex Gibney & Sara Bareilles
6 May 2021 · 6.0/10
Desi Lydic shares her pandemic-era Mother’s Day wish, Alex Gibney discusses his documentary “The Crime of the Century,” and Sara Bareilles talks about “Girls5Eva” and “Amidst the Chaos.”
93. Ian Manuel & Candace Parker
10 May 2021 · 5.0/10
California Gov. Gavin Newsom faces a wild recall race, Ian Manuel discusses his memoir "My Time Will Come," and WNBA star Candace Parker talks about her return to the Chicago Sky.
94. J Balvin
11 May 2021 · 5.0/10
Trevor examines the escalating Israel-Palestine conflict, Michael Kosta talks to New Yorkers about their city's mayoral race, and Reggaeton star J Balvin discusses "The Boy From Medellin."
95. Michelle Zauner
12 May 2021
Trevor highlights the GOP's ouster of Rep. Liz Cheney, Jordan Klepper examines a wild 2020 election audit in Arizona, and musician Michelle Zauner discusses her book "Crying in H Mart."
96. Frank Luntz & Thuso Mbedu
13 May 2021 · 6.0/10
Ransomware attacks pose a growing threat to the U.S., Frank Luntz discusses getting people vaccinated via the power of language, and actor Thuso Mbedu talks about “The Underground Railroad.”
97. Sharon Stone
17 May 2021
The CDC's change in COVID-19 mask guidelines creates an uproar, Ronny Chieng learns about the value of NFTs, and Sharon Stone discusses her book "The Beauty of Living Twice."
98. Salima Koroma
18 May 2021
Restaurants have trouble hiring new employees, Roy Wood Jr. highlights the history of Black leaders of America's labor movement, and Salima Koroma discusses her documentary "Dreamland."
99. Barry Jenkins & Logan Paul
19 May 2021 · 6.0/10
The GOP tries to derail an investigation of the Capitol insurrection, filmmaker Barry Jenkins discusses "The Underground Railroad," and Logan Paul talks about "Mayweather Vs. Paul."
100. Jeremy Lin
20 May 2021 · 6.0/10
The pandemic creates a Zoom dysmorphia crisis, Roy Wood Jr. talks to attorney Steven Donziger about his battle with Chevron, and NBA star Jeremy Lin discusses his mental health advocacy.
101. Indya Moore
7 Jun 2021 · 5.0/10
The coronavirus vaccination rate faces a snag in the U.S., Ronny Chieng gives a lecture on shady creative writing for the internet, and actor Indya Moore talks about their series "Pose."
102. Gina Yashere & Chris Bosh
8 Jun 2021 · 5.0/10
Bitcoin cryptocurrency gets beleaguered on many fronts, comedian Gina Yashere talks "Cack-Handed" and "Bob Hearts Abishola," and NBA legend Chris Bosh discusses "Letters to a Young Athlete."
103. Yvonne Orji
9 Jun 2021
Trevor examines America's crumbling water infrastructure, Michael Kosta and Roy Wood Jr. cover summer sports news, and comedian Yvonne Orji discusses "Bamboozled by Jesus" and "Insecure."
104. Nick Kolcheff & Anthony Ramos
10 Jun 2021
Violence spikes as Americans emerge from lockdown, gamer Nick Kolcheff talks about FaZe Clan and e-sports, and actor and singer Anthony Ramos discusses “In the Heights” and “Love and Lies.”
105. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
14 Jun 2021
World leaders welcome President Biden to the G7 summit with open arms, Ronny Chieng dissects America’s outrage addiction, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar discusses “Fight the Power.”
106. Christian Pulisic & Lin-Manuel Miranda
15 Jun 2021
Chrissy Teigen apologizes for cyberbullying, soccer star Christian Pulisic talks about his championship wins, and Lin-Manuel Miranda discusses his book "In the Heights: Finding Home."
107. Ashley C. Ford & Sam Jay
16 Jun 2021 · 6.0/10
Trevor examines the history of racial discrimination against Black farmers, author Ashley C. Ford discusses "Somebody's Daughter," and Sam Jay talks about "PAUSE with Sam Jay."
108. Mary J. Blige
17 Jun 2021
Trevor explores the impact of streaming on the music industry, Jordan Klepper attends the MAGA Frank Rally organized by Mike Lindell, and Mary J. Blige discusses “Mary J. Blige’s My Life.”
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109. Anthony Fauci
13 Sept 2021
President Biden rolls out a major vaccination mandate, Roy Wood Jr. worries about the rise of the Mu COVID-19 variant, and Dr. Anthony Fauci talks vaccine disinformation.
110. Gabrielle Union
14 Sept 2021
Nicki Minaj makes an anti-vaccination appeal, Dulcé Sloan investigates a sperm recession in the U.S., and Gabrielle Union discusses "You Got Anything Stronger?," her new book of essays.
111. Carmelo Anthony
15 Sept 2021
Trevor highlights civilian deaths in Afghanistan, Desi Lydic examines the mis-treatment of women during childbirth, and Carmelo Anthony discusses “Where Tomorrows Aren’t Promised.”
112. LeVar Burton
16 Sept 2021
Anderson .Paak becomes Trevor’s bandleader, Trinidad health minister Terrence Deyalsingh responds to Nicki Minaj’s vaccination misinformation, and LeVar Burton discusses his diverse career.
113. Aly Raisman
20 Sept 2021
114. Rep. Pete Aguilar
21 Sept 2021
115. Greta Thunberg
22 Sept 2021
116. Jason Isbell
23 Sept 2021