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The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore — Season 2

2015147 episodes6.1/10 (40 votes)

About this season

The Nightly Show provides viewers with Larry Wilmore's distinct point of view and comedic take on current events and pop culture. Hosted by Wilmore, the series features a diverse panel of voices, providing a perspective largely missing in the late night television landscape.

Episodes (147)

Penis Shootings & Jeb Bush on Race
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1. Penis Shootings & Jeb Bush on Race

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Aired 28 September 2015 • 22 min

American gun owners shoot their penises off at an alarming rate, and Larry examines Jeb Bush's comments about black voters with DeRay Mckesson, Mike Yard and Rory Albanese.

Awkward U.N. Summit & Water on Mars
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2. Awkward U.N. Summit & Water on Mars

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Aired 29 September 2015 • 22 min

President Obama and Vladimir Putin face off at the U.N. summit, and Larry discusses the discovery of water on Mars with Bill Nye, Michelle Buteau and Ricky Velez.

House Republicans vs Cecile Richards
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3. House Republicans vs Cecile Richards

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Aired 30 September 2015 • 22 min

Congressional Republicans attack Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards, and Larry discusses Donald Trump's tax plan with Robert Reich, Marina Franklin and Mike Yard.

Russia in Syria & Trump University Scandal
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4. Russia in Syria & Trump University Scandal

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Aired 1 October 2015 • 22 min

Donald Trump faces fraud allegations from students of Trump University, and Larry discusses Russia's bombing campaign in Syria with Eddie Huang, Lisa Ling and Jordan Carlos.

Mass Shooting in Oregon
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5. Mass Shooting in Oregon

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Aired 5 October 2015 • 22 min

Larry revisits his interview with presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders, and Rory Albanese, Mike Yard and Ashleigh Banfield weigh in on a mass shooting at an Oregon college.

The Public's Perception of Hillary Clinton
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6. The Public's Perception of Hillary Clinton

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Aired 6 October 2015 • 22 min

Larry examines Hillary Clinton's public image, and Jessica Kirson, John Avlon and Joey Bada$$ talk about what qualities appeal to them in a presidential candidate.

Ben Carson's Gun Policy & The Right to Die
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7. Ben Carson's Gun Policy & The Right to Die

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Aired 7 October 2015 • 22 min

California enacts a landmark death-with-dignity law, and Jay Leno, Bobby Gaylor and Michelle Collins discuss Ben Carson's surprising reaction to a mass shooting.

Rupert Murdoch Backs Ben Carson
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8. Rupert Murdoch Backs Ben Carson

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Aired 8 October 2015 • 22 min

President Obama apologizes after American forces bomb a Doctors Without Borders hospital, and Rupert Murdoch tweets his support of Ben Carson's presidential campaign.

Ice Cream Sit-Down with Nancy Pelosi
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9. Ice Cream Sit-Down with Nancy Pelosi

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Aired 12 October 2015 • 22 min

Nancy Pelosi joins Larry for an enlightening ice cream social, and Mike Yard, James Davis and Jeezy debate Barack Obama's legacy as America's first black president.

Racist Pirate Toy & Outsider Candidates
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10. Racist Pirate Toy & Outsider Candidates

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Aired 13 October 2015 • 22 min

A toy pirate ship comes with a slave figurine, and Larry chats about the popularity of Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders with Jesse Ventura, Seaton Smith and Kathleen Madigan.

Democratic Presidential Debate
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11. Democratic Presidential Debate

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Aired 14 October 2015 • 22 min

Larry examines the highs and lows of the first 2016 Democratic presidential debate with Steve Kornacki, Rory Albanese and Gabrielle Union.

Cops vs Cameras & Assertive Women
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12. Cops vs Cameras & Assertive Women

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Aired 15 October 2015 • 22 min

Police officers gripe about being filmed by the public, and Larry discusses Jennifer Lawrence's essay on the gender pay gap with Grace Parra, Raul De Molina and Holly Walker.

Operation GroupMe & Raury Performs “Fly”
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13. Operation GroupMe & Raury Performs “Fly”

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Aired 19 October 2015 • 22 min

Donald Trump spars with Jeb Bush over 9/11, Larry discusses Operation GroupMe with Raury, Mike Yard and Natasha Rothwell, and Raury performs a song from "All We Need."

Toddlers with Guns & Wealth Therapy
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14. Toddlers with Guns & Wealth Therapy

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Aired 20 October 2015 • 22 min

American toddlers shoot people on a weekly basis, and Larry discusses wealth therapy for the beleaguered rich with Jeff Daniels, Rachel Feinstein and Joe Budden.

CIA Email Hack & Joe Biden's 2016 Plans
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15. CIA Email Hack & Joe Biden's 2016 Plans

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Aired 21 October 2015 • 22 min

The CIA chief falls prey to hackers, and Larry discusses Joe Biden's announcement that he won't be running for president with Holly Walker, Ryan Duffy and Terry Crews.

Ferguson Fires & Paul Ryan's Demands
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16. Ferguson Fires & Paul Ryan's Demands

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Aired 22 October 2015 • 22 min

A rash of fires plague black churches in Ferguson, Mo., and Larry discusses Rep. Paul Ryan's family leave demands with Lucy Lawless, Bonnie McFarlane and Judah Friedlander.

Soul Food With Rand Paul & Inmate Release
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17. Soul Food With Rand Paul & Inmate Release

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Aired 2 November 2015 • 22 min

GOP presidential hopeful Rand Paul chats about Donald Trump over soul food, and Bob Saget, Ana Kasparian and Mike Yard discuss cringe-worthy Halloween costumes.

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18. GOP Debate Gripes & Ben Carson's Rise

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Aired 3 November 2015 • 22 min

Republicans try to seize control of the presidential debates, and Larry discusses Ben Carson's unlikely political success with Ron Perlman, Crystal Wright and Jordan Carlos.

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19. No Legal Weed in Ohio & Science vs Faith

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Aired 4 November 2015 • 22 min

Ohio citizens vote against legalizing marijuana, and Larry discusses the clash between religion and science with Neil deGrasse Tyson, Tom Papa and Carl Lentz.

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20. Ben Carson's Rap Song & Celeb Activism

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Aired 5 November 2015 • 22 min

GOP presidential candidate Ben Carson releases a cringeworthy rap song, and Larry examines celebrity activism with Lola Ogunnaike, Niecy Nash and Bobby Gaylor.

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21. Racist Wrestling & Female Sexuality Study

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Aired 9 November 2015 • 22 min

Ricky Velez takes on racism in wrestling, and Larry discusses a study that claims all women are either bisexual or gay with Alex Berg, Mike Yard and Grace Parra.

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22. Ricky Velez vs Virgil & Climate Action

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Aired 10 November 2015 • 22 min

Ricky Velez throws down with former WWE wrestler Virgil, and Larry discusses solutions to global warming with Bill Nye, Bridget Everett and Rory Albanese.

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23. Shonda Rhimes & GOP Candidates

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Aired 11 November 2015 • 22 min

Shonda Rhimes discusses her memoir "Year of Yes," and Larry examines failing GOP presidential campaigns with Franchesca Ramsey, Steve Kornacki and Jordan Carlos.

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24. Starbucks Holiday Cup & Norman Lear

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Aired 12 November 2015 • 22 min

A Starbucks holiday cup incurs the wrath of conservative Christians, and Larry grapples with the morals of killing baby Hitler with Norman Lear, Bill Engvall and Rick Ross.

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25. Democratic Debate & Paris Attacks

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Aired 16 November 2015 • 22 min

Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton make waves at the second Democratic debate, and Larry discusses the term "radical Islam" with Dean Obeidallah, John Avlon and John Green.

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26. Refugee Rejection & Campus Protests

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Aired 17 November 2015 • 22 min

Republicans take a hard stance against Syrian refugees, and Larry examines the rise in anti-racism protests on college campuses with Jonathan Butler, Jadakiss and Grace Parra.

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27. Ben Carson's Map & Emojis

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Aired 18 November 2015 • 22 min

Ben Carson releases a bungled map of the U.S., and Larry talks emoji etiquette with Ty Dolla $ign, Robin Thede and Rory Albanese.

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28. Mike Yard's NHL Adventure & Thanksgiving

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Aired 19 November 2015 • 22 min

Mike Yard goes head to head with the NHL's Cal Clutterbuck, and Larry gears up for Thanksgiving with Sway Calloway, Mike Yard and Holly Walker.

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29. Planned Parenthood Attack

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Aired 30 November 2015 • 22 min

Fox News's Brian Kilmeade brings up a racist stereotype, and Larry discusses the Planned Parenthood shooting in Colorado with Busta Rhymes, Jordan Carlos and Grace Parra.

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30. Texas Textbook Controversy & Donald Trump

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Aired 1 December 2015 • 22 min

The Texas school board takes a red pen to American history, and Larry discusses the source of Donald Trump's popularity with Pete Wentz, Ricky Velez and Holly Walker.

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31. Laquan McDonald Shooting & Spike Lee

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Aired 2 December 2015 • 22 min

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel fires his police chief over the shooting death of a black teen, and Larry discusses colorblind casting with Spike Lee, Rory Albanese and Mike Yard.

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32. Mass Shootings & Violent Baby Names

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Aired 3 December 2015 • 22 min

Gun massacres become an American institution, and Larry discusses questionable names for babies with Brian Posehn, Bobby Gaylor and Robin Thede.

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33. Obama's ISIS Speech & Political Panderers

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Aired 7 December 2015 • 22 min

President Obama awkwardly attempts to calm America's fears about ISIS, and Larry discusses pandering politicians with Jon Glaser, Rory Albanese and Mike Yard.

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34. Donald Trump's Muslim Immigration Ban

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Aired 8 December 2015 • 22 min

The leader of ISIS becomes a finalist for TIME's Person of the Year, and Larry discusses Donald Trump's anti-Muslim campaign with Mark Cuban, Jordan Carlos and Grace Parra.

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35. China's Smog Alert & The Social Media Age

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Aired 9 December 2015 • 22 min

A toxic blanket of smog envelops Beijing, and Larry examines the pros and cons of social media with Q, Rory Albanese and Robin Thede.

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36. Affirmative Action Suit & Donald Trump

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Aired 10 December 2015 • 22 min

A white student sues the University of Texas over affirmative action, and Larry discusses Donald Trump's soaring poll numbers with Kevin Nealon, Grace Parra and Mike Yard.

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37. Confederate Christmas Card & Ted Cruz

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Aired 14 December 2015 • 22 min

A South Carolina lawmaker's Christmas card features the Confederate flag, and Larry examines Ted Cruz's surge in GOP polls with Aida Rodriguez, Jordan Carlos and Mike Yard.

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38. Bill Cosby's Countersuit & Face of Jesus

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Aired 15 December 2015 • 22 min

Bill Cosby sues seven of his accusers for defamation, and Larry discusses a historically realistic portrait of Jesus Christ with Taye Diggs, Rory Albanese and Robin Thede.

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39. The Fifth GOP Debate & Serena Williams

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Aired 16 December 2015 • 22 min

Republican presidential hopefuls debate foreign policy, and Larry discusses Serena Williams's Sportsperson of the Year award with T-Pain, Holly Walker and Grace Parra.

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40. Martin Shkreli's Arrest & 2015 Roundup

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Aired 17 December 2015 • 22 min

An infamous pharma CEO is arrested on fraud charges, and Larry revisits some of the most significant stories of 2015 with Pusha T, Rory Albanese and Mike Yard.

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41. Bill Cosby's Arrest & Oregon Militia Group

Aired 4 January 2016 • 22 min

An armed militia group occupies a federal wildlife refuge in Oregon, and Larry discusses the arrest of Bill Cosby with Franchesca Ramsey, Mike Yard and Holly Walker.

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42. Sexist Donald Trump & Bernie Sanders Chat

Aired 5 January 2016 • 22 min

Donald Trump blasts Hillary Clinton for using the bathroom, and Bernie Sanders discusses his presidential candidacy with Larry, Grace Parra and Jordan Carlos.

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43. Barack Obama's Tears & Violence in America

Aired 6 January 2016 • 22 min

Critics slam the president for shedding tears during a speech on gun control, and Larry examines the media's role in violence with Wesley Morris, Ricky Velez and Robin Thede.

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44. Kim Jong-un's H-Bomb Test & Robotic Cops

Aired 7 January 2016 • 22 min

North Korea's Kim Jong-un claims to have tested a hydrogen bomb, and Larry talks about Silicon Valley's crime-fighting robots with Hank Azaria, Mike Yard and Rory Albanese.

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45. Sean Penn's El Chapo Interview

Aired 11 January 2016 • 22 min

Dennis Rodman helms a Sunday morning news show, and Larry discusses Sean Penn's article about Mexican drug lord El Chapo with Tavi Gevinson, Mike Yard and Grace Parra.

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46. Syrian Refugees in Texas & Lottery Debate

Aired 12 January 2016 • 22 min

Syrian refugees get prepped for life in Texas, and Larry examines whether lotteries prey on poor people with Kathleen Madigan, Ricky Velez and Rory Albanese.

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47. Barack Obama's Final State of the Union

Aired 13 January 2016 • 22 min

Robin Thede predicts an all-white Oscar night, and Larry discusses President Obama's legacy with Mario Batali, Mike Yard and Holly Walker.

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48. Militia Dildos & Bernie Sanders's Surge

Aired 14 January 2016 • 22 min

The Oregon militia receives a steady supply of dildos, and Larry discusses Bernie Sanders's rise in presidential polls with John Fetterman, Rory Albanese and Robin Thede.

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49. Rebranding the KKK & Ted Cruz vs. N.Y.C.

Aired 18 January 2016 • 22 min

A Montana KKK leader welcomes minorities into the fold, and Larry discusses Ted Cruz's unflattering take on New York City with Rembert Browne, Ricky Velez and Mike Yard.

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50. Donald Trump's Bible Gaffe & Oscar Debate

Aired 19 January 2016 • 22 min

Donald Trump makes a clumsy effort to win the hearts of evangelical voters, and Larry discusses a boycott of the Oscars with Romany Malco, Holly Walker and Robin Thede.

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51. Sarah Palin's Trump Speech & Smart Sex

Aired 20 January 2016 • 22 min

Sarah Palin endorses Donald Trump's presidential campaign, and Larry talks about the relationship between sex and intelligence with Dan Savage, Bobby Gaylor and Grace Parra.

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52. Track Palin's Arrest & Black Awards Shows

Aired 21 January 2016 • 22 min

Sarah Palin blames her son's violent behavior on President Obama, and Larry explores the necessity of black awards shows with Jemele Hill, Jordan Carlos and Robin Thede.

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53. Rand Paul Talks Donald Trump's Candidacy

Aired 25 January 2016 • 25 min

Dr. Rand Paul diagnoses a GOP malady, and Larry discusses Donald Trump's divisive presidential campaign with Marlon Wayans, Rory Albanese and Holly Walker.

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54. Planned Parenthood Wins & Hillary Clinton

Aired 26 January 2016 • 21 min

Planned Parenthood scores a legal victory in Texas, and Larry examines critics' perceptions of Hillary Clinton with Jena Friedman, Mike Yard and Robin Thede.

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55. Neil deGrasse Tyson's B.o.B Smackdown

Aired 27 January 2016 • 21 min

Neil deGrasse Tyson takes rapper B.o.B to task over his flat Earth theory, and Larry chats about NFL star Cam Newton with Brandon Marshall, Ricky Velez and Jordan Carlos.

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56. Militant Cops & Michael Jackson Portrayal

Aired 28 January 2016 • 21 min

President Obama eyes America's overly armed police, and Larry discusses Joseph Fiennes's film role as Michael Jackson with Chris Distefano, Grace Parra and Robin Thede.

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57. Timbaland Flint Controversy & Iowa Caucus

Aired 1 February 2016 • 21 min

Rapper Timbaland bails on a benefit concert for Flint, MI, and Larry discusses voter outrage in America with Gad Elmaleh, Mike Yard and Jordan Carlos.

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58. Sexist NAACP Leader & Iowa Caucus Results

Aired 2 February 2016 • 21 min

A white NAACP leader aims a sexist remark at a female reporter, and Larry discusses the results of the Iowa caucus with Lewis Black, Rory Albanese and Franchesca Ramsey.

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59. North Korean Satellite & Realistic Barbie

Aired 3 February 2016 • 21 min

North Korea announces its plan to launch a satellite, and Larry discusses Mattel's new line of realistic Barbie dolls with Wendy Williams, Rory Albanese and Grace Parra.

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60. Political Correctness & GOP Candidates

Aired 4 February 2016 • 21 min

Felonious Munk expounds on the use of the term "politically correct," and Larry discusses the GOP presidential race with Paul F. Tompkins, Ricky Velez and Franchesca Ramsey.

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61. GOP Debate & Beyonce Halftime Show

Aired 8 February 2016 • 21 min

Ben Carson botches his entrance at the GOP debate, and Larry discusses Beyonce's politically charged halftime performance with Keke Palmer, Franchesca Ramsey and Robin Thede.

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62. Bill Cosby Drama & 2016 Presidential Race

Aired 9 February 2016 • 21 min

A TV series depicts the Bill Cosby trial, and Larry chats about colorful aspects of the presidential race with Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, Rory Albanese and Mike Yard.

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63. New Hampshire Primaries & Marley Dias

Aired 10 February 2016 • 21 min

Marley Dias chats about her #1000BlackGirlBooks campaign, and Larry discusses Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders with T.J. Miller, Jordan Carlos and Grace Parra.

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64. Online Dating & Internet Trolls

Aired 11 February 2016 • 21 min

Grace Parra examines online dating preferences, and Larry discusses Internet trolling with Alexis Ohanian, Grace Parra and Ricky Velez.

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65. Antonin Scalia's Death & Latino Voters

Aired 22 February 2016 • 21 min

Conspiracy theorists sound off about the death of Antonin Scalia, and Larry discusses America's Hispanic voters with Jose Antonio Vargas, Jordan Carlos and Grace Parra.

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66. The Pope vs. Zika Virus & Black Voters

Aired 23 February 2016 • 25 min

Pope Francis suggests using contraceptives to scale back the Zika virus, and Larry discusses issues facing African-American voters with Al Sharpton, Robin Thede and Mike Yard.

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67. Bill Nye on Haters & Apple vs. the FBI

Aired 24 February 2016 • 21 min

Bill Nye puts a controversy to rest, and Larry discusses Apple's refusal to help the FBI hack a terrorist's phone with Eddie George, Rory Albanese and Franchesca Ramsey.

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68. #FlatLarry & Yelp Employee Backlash

Aired 25 February 2016 • 25 min

A thief makes off with a cardboard cutout of Larry, and Tom Papa, Mike Yard and Jordan Carlos discuss a Yelp employee's complaint about her low entry-level salary.

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69. Plantation Wedding & Hollywood Diversity

Aired 29 February 2016 • 21 min

Mike Yard and Robin Thede plan their perfect plantation wedding, and Larry examines the effects of the #OscarsSoWhite protests with Daveed Diggs, Holly Walker and Robin Thede.

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70. Frat Boy in North Korea & Football Hazards

Aired 1 March 2016 • 21 min

North Korea detains an American college student, and Larry discusses the health risks of playing football with Malcolm Gladwell, Mike Yard and Rory Albanese.

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71. Super Tuesday & “Fresh Water for Flint”

Aired 2 March 2016 • 21 min

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton emerge as victors on Super Tuesday, and Keke Palmer joins rapper Jon Connor for a performance of the song "Fresh Water for Flint."

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72. Mitt Romney vs. Donald Trump & “Nina” Debate

Aired 3 March 2016 • 21 min

Donald Trump feuds with Mitt Romney, and Larry examines the controversy surrounding Zoe Saldana's role in "Nina" with Michael K. Williams, Robin Thede and Franchesca Ramsey.

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73. Confederate Flag Day & #DickJokesMatter

Aired 7 March 2016 • 21 min

Organizers in Gettysburg, PA, celebrate Confederate Flag Day, and Larry discusses Donald Trump's effect on political discourse with Dave Attell, Mike Yard and Ricky Velez.

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74. 2 Chainz Explainz & “Ghostbusters” Blowback

Aired 8 March 2016 • 21 min

Rapper 2 Chainz gives insight into Ben Carson's campaign suspension, and Larry discusses "Ghostbusters" backlash with Cedric the Entertainer, Robin Thede and Rory Albanese.

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75. Donald Trump's Protesters & Pander Politics

Aired 9 March 2016 • 21 min

Donald Trump supporters manhandle peaceful protesters, and Larry examines the art of political pandering with Mac Miller, Ricky Velez and Franchesca Ramsey.

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76. Harriet Tubman & Kim Kardashian's Selfie

Aired 10 March 2016 • 21 min

Robin Thede discovers that most people know nothing about Harriet Tubman, and Larry discusses Kim Kardashian's naked selfie with Peaches, Holly Walker and Grace Parra.

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77. Violence at Donald Trump's Rallies

Aired 14 March 2016 • 25 min

Hillary Clinton takes back her praise of the Reagans' AIDS response, and Larry examines Donald Trump's violent rallies with Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Ricky Velez and Mike Yard.

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78. #TamponTuesday & Donald Trump's Media Savvy

Aired 15 March 2016 • 25 min

Holly Walker reports on free tampons in public schools, and Larry discusses Donald Trump's manipulation of the media with Jussie Smollett, Rory Albanese and Franchesca Ramsey.

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79. Plus-Size Lingerie & Candidate Likability

Aired 16 March 2016 • 21 min

Rory Albanese, Mike Yard and Holly Walker debate a lingerie ad, and Charlamagne Tha God, Jordan Carlos and Grace Parra discuss Donald Trump's and Hillary Clinton's likability.

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80. Food Deserts & Hillary Clinton Faces Sexism

Aired 17 March 2016 • 21 min

Rapper 2 Chainz breaks down what the GOP could face with a brokered convention, and Mike Yard, Robin Thede and Joanna Coles discuss the sexism targeted at Hillary Clinton.

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81. Obama's Cuba Visit & Hulk Hogan's Legal Win

Aired 21 March 2016 • 21 min

President Obama pays a historic visit to Cuba, and Larry discusses Hulk Hogan's $140 million legal victory against Gawker with Scott Aukerman, Grace Parra and Bobby Gaylor.

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82. Donald Trump's AIPAC Speech & Social Media

Aired 22 March 2016 • 21 min

Pundits marvel at Donald Trump's use of a teleprompter for his AIPAC address, and Larry talks social media with Jenn McAllister, Ricky Velez and Franchesca Ramsey.

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83. Brussels Attack & Donald Trump vs. Ted Cruz

Aired 23 March 2016 • 21 min

The terrorist attacks in Brussels spark a debate about Muslims in the U.S., and Larry weighs Ted Cruz against Donald Trump with Anthony Hamilton, Mike Yard and Robin Thede.

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84. Racist Drug War & Donald Trump Graffiti

Aired 24 March 2016 • 21 min

Joe Morton weighs in on Richard Nixon's racist drug policy, and Larry discusses pro-Donald Trump graffiti at Emory University with Neal Brennan, Mike Yard and Jordan Carlos.

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85. Mike Epps

Aired 4 April 2016 • 21 min

Mississippi celebrates Confederate Heritage Month, and Larry discusses the race-based casting controversy surrounding "Hamilton" with Mike Epps, Rory Albanese and Robin Thede.

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86. Bill Nye

Aired 5 April 2016 • 21 min

The Smithsonian takes heat for including Bill Cosby in an exhibit, and Larry talks climate change and the 2016 presidential race with Bill Nye, Jordan Carlos and Grace Parra.

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87. Wendell Pierce

Aired 6 April 2016 • 21 min

George Mason University accidentally rebrands its law school as ASSOL, and Larry checks in on the presidential primaries with Wendell Pierce, Mike Yard and Franchesca Ramsey.

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88. Jake Tapper

Aired 7 April 2016 • 25 min

Larry reverts to his 70s-era Soul Daddy persona while examining modern-day issues facing America with Jake Tapper, Ricky Velez and Holly Walker.

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89. Waka Flocka Flame

Aired 11 April 2016 • 21 min

Grace Parra dishes on the Panama Papers, and Larry discusses Bill Clinton's defense of his controversial 90s-era crime bill with Waka Flocka Flame, Robin Thede and Mike Yard.

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90. Quinta Brunson

Aired 12 April 2016 • 25 min

Donald Trump's campaign accuses Ted Cruz of "Gestapo tactics," and Larry examines Hillary Clinton's "C.P. time" skit with Quinta Brunson, Franchesca Ramsey and Rory Albanese.

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91. Bernie Sanders

Aired 13 April 2016 • 25 min

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders joins Larry to discuss his primary election prospects, the Michigan water crisis and his proposal to break up the banks.

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92. Bassem Youssef

Aired 14 April 2016 • 21 min

Ice Cube and Common weigh in on racial strife in the U.S., and Larry discusses Bono's call for comedians to battle ISIS with Bassem Youssef, Ricky Velez and Jordan Carlos.

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93. Terry Crews

Aired 18 April 2016 • 25 min

Sarah Palin mocks Bill Nye's status as a scientist, and Larry discusses derailed efforts to feature women on U.S. currency with Terry Crews, Grace Parra and Holly Walker.

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94. Tony Hale

Aired 19 April 2016 • 25 min

Bill O'Reilly receives backlash for his racist comments on forehead tattoos, and Larry examines political pandering with Tony Hale, Ricky Velez and Franchesca Ramsey.

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95. Susan Sarandon

Aired 20 April 2016 • 21 min

New Jersey considers treating menstrual cramps with marijuana, and Larry discusses Hillary Clinton's New York primary win with Susan Sarandon, Mike Yard and Rory Albanese.

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96. Russell Simmons

Aired 21 April 2016 • 21 min

Utah officials fight pornography but ignore a rise in STDs, and Larry discusses the passing of rock legend Prince with Russell Simmons, Robin Thede and Jordan Carlos.

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97. Grace Helbig

Aired 25 April 2016 • 25 min

Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha describes her efforts to curb the Michigan water crisis, and Larry ponders an all-woman presidential ticket with Grace Helbig, Mike Yard and Grace Parra.

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98. Matt McGorry

Aired 26 April 2016 • 25 min

The U.S. deploys 250 troops to Syria, and Larry discusses President Obama's criticism of Black Lives Matter activists with Matt McGorry, Jordan Carlos and Robin Thede.

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99. Chris Jackson

Aired 27 April 2016 • 25 min

Ted Cruz picks a running mate despite his dismal primary results, and Larry discusses Beyonce's visual album "Lemonade" with Chris Jackson, Ricky Velez and Franchesca Ramsey.

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100. Bakari Sellers

Aired 28 April 2016 • 21 min

ISIS cuts perks for its members amid a budget crisis, and Larry ponders a battle between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton with Bakari Sellers, Rory Albanese and Holly Walker.

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101. Riki Lindhome

Aired 2 May 2016 • 21 min

Franchesca Ramsey tackles a "Ghostbusters" backlash, and Larry examines Donald Trump's sexist criticism of Hillary Clinton with Riki Lindhome, Rory Albanese and Grace Parra.

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102. Quinta Brunson

Aired 3 May 2016 • 21 min

Dennis Rodman receives credit for an American prisoner's release from North Korea, and Larry examines President Obama's legacy with Quinta Brunson, Robin Thede and Mike Yard.

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103. Meghan Markle

Aired 4 May 2016 • 21 min

Ted Cruz drops out of the presidential race, and Larry discusses Donald Trump's status as the GOP's presumptive nominee with Meghan Markle, Ricky Velez and Franchesca Ramsey.

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104. Ken Burns

Aired 5 May 2016 • 25 min

President Obama drinks the water in Flint, MI, and Larry discusses the state of American baseball with Ken Burns, Mike Yard and Holly Walker.

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105. Aida Rodriguez

Aired 9 May 2016 • 21 min

Donald Trump claims that Hillary Clinton enabled her husband's affairs, and Larry examines racial progress in America with Aida Rodriguez, Mike Yard and Franchesca Ramsey.

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106. Lecrae

Aired 10 May 2016 • 25 min

China makes it illegal to seductively eat bananas online, and Larry discusses a controversial pre-graduation photo at West Point with Lecrae, Ricky Velez and Holly Walker.

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107. Angie Martinez

Aired 11 May 2016 • 21 min

Congress investigates the underreporting of sex abuse in the military, and Larry examines Facebook's alleged liberal bias with Angie Martinez, Rory Albanese and Grace Parra.

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108. Audra McDonald

Aired 12 May 2016 • 21 min

Bernie Sanders refuses to drop out of the presidential race, and Larry discusses George Zimmerman's gun auction with Audra McDonald, Jordan Carlos and Robin Thede.

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109. Paul F. Tompkins

Aired 16 May 2016 • 21 min

Donald Trump gets caught impersonating his own publicist, and Larry examines the GOP candidate's degrading treatment of women with Paul F. Tompkins, Mike Yard and Robin Thede.

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110. Lewis Black

Aired 17 May 2016 • 25 min

Doctors perform America's first penis transplant, and Larry discusses Hillary Clinton's White House plans for Bill Clinton with Lewis Black, Jordan Carlos and Grace Parra.

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111. Anthony Anderson

Aired 18 May 2016 • 21 min

Donald Trump buries the hatchet with Megyn Kelly, and Larry discusses a controversy surrounding the NBA's Steven Adams with Anthony Anderson, Ricky Velez and Holly Walker.

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112. Paul Scheer

Aired 19 May 2016 • 21 min

A court order forces a Mississippi town to desegregate its schools, and Larry discusses America's relationship with marijuana with Paul Scheer, Ricky Velez and Mike Yard.

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113. Jen Bartels

Aired 23 May 2016 • 25 min

Donald Trump changes his stance on gun control, and Larry discusses whether prostitution should be legalized with Jen Bartels, Grace Parra and Rory Albanese.

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114. Esperanza Spalding

Aired 24 May 2016 • 21 min

Bill Cosby is ordered to stand trial for sexual assault, and Larry examines the Washington Redskins' controversial name with Esperanza Spalding, Mike Yard and Robin Thede.

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115. Arianna Huffington

Aired 25 May 2016 • 21 min

Veterans endure long wait times at VA hospitals, and Larry discusses a decline of conservative speakers at colleges with Arianna Huffington, Ricky Velez and Franchesca Ramsey.

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116. LeVar Burton

Aired 26 May 2016 • 21 min

Donald Trump officially clinches the GOP presidential nomination, and Larry examines the legacy of "Roots" with LeVar Burton, Jordan Carlos and Holly Walker.

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117. Mychal Denzel Smith

Aired 13 June 2016 • 21 min

Grace Parra addresses Beyonce's sweatshop scandal, and Larry examines a mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando, FL, with Mychal Denzel Smith, Mike Yard and Robin Thede.

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118. Malcolm Gladwell

Aired 14 June 2016 • 21 min

A Stanford athlete gets a slap on the wrist for sexual assault, and Larry looks back on the O.J. Simpson trial with Malcolm Gladwell, Rory Albanese and Franchesca Ramsey.

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119. Timothy Simons

Aired 15 June 2016 • 21 min

President Obama takes aim at Donald Trump's anti-Islam talk, and Larry discusses Congress's response to the Orlando massacre with Timothy Simons, Ricky Velez and Grace Parra.

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120. Anika Noni Rose

Aired 16 June 2016 • 25 min

Felonious Munk examines the term "radical Islamic terrorism," and Larry discusses the state of feminism in America with Anika Noni Rose, Franchesca Ramsey and Holly Walker.

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121. Tom Papa

Aired 20 June 2016 • 25 min

A Tennessee congressman announces a raffle for an AR-15 rifle, and Larry examines Donald Trump's struggling presidential campaign with Tom Papa, Jordan Carlos and Grace Parra.

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122. Adrienne C. Moore

Aired 21 June 2016 • 21 min

Congress fails to tackle gun control, and Larry discusses a bill that would require women to register for the draft with Adrienne C. Moore, Rory Albanese and Robin Thede.

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123. M1

Aired 22 June 2016 • 25 min

Donald Trump's presidential campaign goes broke, and Larry joins rapper M1, Mike Yard and Holly Walker for a discussion about America's infatuation with guns.

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124. Arsenio Hall

Aired 23 June 2016 • 21 min

House Democrats stage a sit-in for the sake of gun control, and Larry questions the sincerity of Donald Trump's presidential run with Arsenio Hall, Mike Yard and Robin Thede.

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125. Joanna Coles

Aired 27 June 2016 • 25 min

Nightly Show pundits fiercely debate the fairness of the no-fly list, and Larry examines the implications of the Brexit vote with Joanna Coles, Rory Albanese and Mike Yard.

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126. Jaime Camil

Aired 28 June 2016 • 21 min

The Red Cross takes heat for a seemingly racist poster, and Larry examines Elizabeth Warren's backing of Hillary Clinton with Jaime Camil, Franchesca Ramsey and Jordan Carlos.

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127. Vic Mensa

Aired 29 June 2016 • 25 min

Franchesca Ramsey gives her stunned take on Kanye West's "Famous" video, and Larry discusses cultural appropriation with Vic Mensa, Rory Albanese and Robin Thede.

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128. Diane Guerrero

Aired 30 June 2016 • 21 min

Soul Daddy celebrates the 4th of July, and Larry discusses Donald Trump's enthusiastic support for torture with Diane Guerrero, Ricky Velez and Holly Walker.

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129. Michael Ian Black

Aired 5 July 2016 • 21 min

Donald Trump posts an anti-Semitic tweet, and Larry discusses Bill Clinton and Loretta Lynch's controversial chat with Michael Ian Black, Grace Parra and Ricky Velez.

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130. Bassem Youssef

Aired 6 July 2016 • 21 min

Barack Obama stumps for Hillary Clinton, and Larry discusses how Clinton's email scandal impacts her presidential bid with Bassem Youssef, Rory Albanese and Mike Yard.

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131. Xiuhtezcatl Martinez

Aired 7 July 2016 • 21 min

Gretchen Carlson sues Fox News's CEO for harassment, and Larry discusses the police shootings of two black men with Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, Franchesca Ramsey and Jordan Carlos.

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132. John Fetterman

Aired 19 July 2016 • 21 min

Cleveland cops call for a brief open-carry gun ban, and Larry discusses Melania Trump's plagiarism controversy with John Fetterman, Rory Albanese and Robin Thede.

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133. DeRay Mckesson

Aired 20 July 2016 • 21 min

Mike Yard sounds the alarm about a "Pokemon Go" conspiracy, and Larry examines criticism of the Black Lives Matter movement with DeRay Mckesson, Holly Walker and Mike Yard.

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134. Salman Rushdie

Aired 21 July 2016 • 21 min

A restaurant displays a "Black Olives Matter" sign, and Larry discusses Ted Cruz's apparent refusal to endorse Donald Trump with Salman Rushdie, Jordan Carlos and Grace Parra.

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135. Nina Turner

Aired 22 July 2016 • 21 min

Rapper YG performs "F**k Donald Trump," and Larry discusses the GOP presidential nominee's RNC speech with Nina Turner, Ricky Velez and Franchesca Ramsey.

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136. Wyclef Jean

Aired 26 July 2016 • 25 min

Michelle Obama delivers a showstopping DNC speech, and Larry discusses Bernie Sanders's endorsement of Hillary Clinton with Wyclef Jean, Jordan Carlos and Franchesca Ramsey.

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137. Eliana Johnson

Aired 27 July 2016 • 21 min

Donald Trump encourages Russia to spy on the U.S., and Larry discusses Bill Clinton's speech about Hillary at the DNC with Eliana Johnson, Mike Yard and Robin Thede.

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138. Cass Sunstein

Aired 28 July 2016 • 21 min

Joe Biden slams Donald Trump's "malarkey," and Larry examines the appeal of Hillary Clinton's presidential qualifications with Cass Sunstein, Ricky Velez and Grace Parra.

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139. Gary Johnson

Aired 29 July 2016 • 25 min

Hillary Clinton clinches the Democratic presidential nomination, and Larry sits down for an interview with Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson.

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140. DJ Drama

Aired 8 August 2016 • 21 min

An American gets pumped about the games in Rio de Janeiro, and Larry examines the state of Donald Trump's presidential campaign with DJ Drama, Mike Yard and Robin Thede.

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141. Abdullah Saeed

Aired 9 August 2016 • 21 min

Michigan's water crisis quietly rages on, and Larry discusses sexual harassment claims against Fox News's Roger Ailes with Abdullah Saeed, Holly Walker and Franchesca Ramsey.

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142. Deshauna Barber

Aired 10 August 2016 • 21 min

President Obama commutes 214 prison sentences, and Larry discusses Donald Trump's inflammatory Second Amendment comments with Deshauna Barber, Jordan Carlos and Grace Parra.

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143. Ana Marie Cox

Aired 11 August 2016 • 21 min

Twitter users take potshots at U.S. gymnast Gabby Douglas, and Larry compares the flaws of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump with Ana Marie Cox, Ricky Velez and Rory Albanese.

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144. Julie Klausner

Aired 15 August 2016 • 25 min

Mike Yard and Rory Albanese debate using the N-word, and Larry examines Donald Trump's electoral battle against Hillary Clinton with Julie Klausner, Mike Yard and Robin Thede.

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145. Quinta Brunson

Aired 16 August 2016 • 25 min

Larry highlights two of his favorite Nightly Show segments and examines the anti-police riots in Milwaukee, WI, with Quinta Brunson, Franchesca Ramsey and Holly Walker.

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146. Lewis Black

Aired 17 August 2016 • 25 min

A Chinese swimmer makes waves by mentioning her period, and Larry discusses the state of the 2016 presidential race with Lewis Black, Ricky Velez and Rory Albanese.

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147. Jon Stewart

Aired 18 August 2016 • 25 min

The Nightly Show wraps up with a surprise visit from Jon Stewart and a retrospective chat between Larry and his contributors.

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