About this season
Follow comedian and political gadfly W. Kamau Bell as he explores the far corners of our country and its various groups and subcultures.
Episodes (8)
1. Where Do We Even Start With White Supremacy?
Aired 19 July 2020 • 45 min
White supremacy in America, explained How our new war collided with an old fight -- and put Black Americans on the frontlines. We're living in a perfect storm for extremist recruitment. Five questions on America's racial reckoning. The one word that Tree of Life's rabbi refuses to say.
2. All-American Family Farms
Aired 26 July 2020 • 45 min
W. Kamau Bell heads to Oklahoma to explore how politics and economic disparity are impacting families and independent farmers.
3. Going to Public School
Aired 2 August 2020 • 45 min
A look into the public education system of two contrasting school districts in Cleveland, Ohio.
4. The Gig Economy
Aired 9 August 2020 • 45 min
Across the United States, the fastest-growing category of new jobs is gig work, spurred on by tech companies and their never-ending stream of apps; low and uncertain incomes have replaced benefits.
5. The Time for Reparations
Aired 16 August 2020 • 45 min
W. Kamau Bell heads to New Orleans to explore the topic of reparations.
6. Venezuelans in Florida
Aired 23 August 2020 • 45 min
W. Kamau Bell heads to South Florida, home of the largest number of Venezuelans in the United States, to understand the crisis that led them to seek asylum.
7. The Homeless Crisis in LA
Aired 30 August 2020 • 45 min
W. Kamau Bell visits Los Angeles to explore the homelessness crisis.
8. Iranian-Americans in New York
Aired 30 August 2020 • 45 min
W. Kamau Bell visits New York City to meet with Iranian immigrants to learn about their American experience.