Topic: Larry Wilmore

6 chapters across the catalog

Burn the Man Bun
Episode 905 59:54 - 1:06:40

905: Burn the Man Bun

Larry Wilmore, Malcolm Nance Overtime Debate

During the "Overtime" segment of Bill Maher's show, Larry Wilmore and Malcolm Nance engaged in a heated argument with Milo Yiannopoulos regarding transgenderism. The discussion devolved into insults, with Wilmore telling Yiannopoulos to "go fuck yourself," which the hosts cite as a failure of civil discourse.

Manterruptors
Episode 821 1:26:04 - 1:28:49

821: Manterruptors

White House Correspondents Dinner, Larry Wilmore's Performance

President Obama's performance at the White House Correspondents Dinner is reviewed, specifically his joke about "CPT" (Colored People Time) in reference to a previous gaffe by Hillary Clinton and Bill de Blasio. Comedian Larry Wilmore's set is also discussed, with the hosts noting the institutionalized nature of the racial humor presented at the event.

Karmonious
Episode 810 1:41:07 - 1:46:54

810: Karmonious

Larry Wilmore and Black Trump Supporters

Comedian Larry Wilmore interviews a panel of Black voters who support Donald Trump, expressing shock at their rationale. One panelist describes Trump as a "gangster" and relates his lifestyle—gold, private jets, and models—to the hip-hop community. The segment also features a Black Muslim Trump supporter who jokes about being waterboarded for information on Islam.

Long Gun
Episode 778 1:26:40 - 1:29:27

778: Long Gun

Larry Wilmore and the Media's "Kool-Aid" Narrative

A clip from Larry Wilmore's Comedy Central show is played, where he mocks Fox News and the GOP for their coverage of Planned Parenthood. Wilmore uses "Occam's Razor" to argue that the shooter was motivated by right-wing "demonization" of the organization. The hosts counter that the simplest explanation is that the shooter was mentally unstable, rather than politically motivated.

Win By Losing
Episode 727 31:36 - 33:11

727: Win By Losing

Christiane Amanpour on ISIS Strategy and Media Satire

Journalist Christiane Amanpour appeared on Larry Wilmore's "The Nightly Show" to discuss the ongoing conflict with ISIS, arguing that the United States is not taking the fight seriously enough. She suggested that while military action is necessary, cultural resistance—such as Arab comedians mocking ISIS online—plays a vital role in undermining the group's influence.