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Roy Wood Jr. (Comedian, The Daily Show)

Roy Wood Jr. (Comedian, The Daily Show)

FromThe Accidental Activist


Roy Wood Jr. (Comedian, The Daily Show)

FromThe Accidental Activist

ratings:
Length:
46 minutes
Released:
Nov 4, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week, Isha is joined by comedian Roy Wood Jr. Roy is a correspondent on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, where he uses comedy to force viewers to pay attention to the injustices happening around them. Isha and Roy discuss how growing up as a young Black man in Birmingham, Alabama shaped his understanding of American racial politics, and why he didn’t want to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a civil rights journalist. They also talk about why Roy’s stand up sets have become more political over the years, his take on cancel culture, and his next steps as Trevor Noah leaves The Daily Show after a seven-year run. Oh, and Roy does a great West African accent — just ask Isha. Join Roy in improving literacy in children: I See Me, Inc.Help Roy in supporting childhood education:  Our Vision | Genius MAPFollow Isha Sesay on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Wonder Media NetworkWebsiteInstagramTwitter
Released:
Nov 4, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (20)

For acclaimed journalist Isha Sesay, being surrounded by news of activism was the norm. But becoming an activist herself was never a role she envisioned—until now. In this new series, Isha sits down with an array of cultural icons who have also found themselves unexpectedly inhabiting a role as “activist.” She explores the motivating circumstances behind their passions, all while revealing the human condition that unites us all: a desire to make a difference in the world.