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Black Church Fires & The Pope's Liberal Ways
The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore - S1 - E81
Mike Yard reacts to a wave of black church burnings, and Jim Gaffigan, Kerry Coddett and Cenk Uygur join Larry to discuss the progressive views of Pope Francis.
The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore: Season 1 - 82 Episode s
1x31 - Race, Gender & Superheroes
March 19, 2015
Larry addresses the backlash against culturally diverse superheroes with Jean Grae, Mike Lawrence, Phil Jimenez and Sana Amanat.
1x32 - Starbucks's “Race Together” Campaign
March 23, 2015
Panelists Kenneth Cole, Phoebe Robinson, Rosie Perez and 2 Chainz join Larry to discuss the intentions and execution of Starbucks's ill-fated "Race Together" campaign.
1x33 - Ted Cruz's Presidential Run
March 24, 2015
Lewis Black, Kristen Soltis Anderson, Amy Holmes and Kal Penn talk about Texas Senator Ted Cruz's announcement that he plans to run for president in 2016.
1x34 - Slut-Shaming
March 25, 2015
Jordan Carlos, Sabrina Jalees, Regina King and Shenaz Treasury join Larry to talk about the concept of slut-shaming and the negative connotations of certain words.
1x35 - ISIS on Tatooine & Bacon Rage at McDonald's
March 26, 2015
Panelists Egypt Sherrod, Rory Albanese, Robert Reich and JB Smoove sit down with Larry to talk about Western recruits to ISIS and the abolition of fraternities.
1x36 - Indiana's Religious Freedom Law
April 6, 2015
James Adomian, Joy Reid and Mario Batali join Larry to discuss Indiana's religious freedom law and the lingering resistance to same-sex marriage rights in the U.S.
1x37 - Welfare Restrictions & Fast-Food Wages
April 7, 2015
Ricky Velez, Dorian Warren and Yvette Nicole Brown sit down with Larry to discuss harsh restrictions on food stamp spending and the exploitation of fast-food workers.
1x38 - Walter Scott Shooting & Rand Paul 2016
April 8, 2015
Senator Bernie Sanders, Baratunde Thurston and Kat Timpf join Larry for a discussion about Kentucky Senator Rand Paul's 2016 presidential campaign.
1x39 - The Cost of a College Education
April 9, 2015
Fareed Zakaria, Kurt Metzger and Anya Kamenetz join Larry for a debate about the excessive cost of college tuition and ask whether a university degree is worth the price.
1x40 - Hillary Clinton's Presidential Bid
April 13, 2015
Ricky Velez, Nia-Malika Henderson and Debi Mazar sit down with Larry to talk about Hillary Clinton's entry into the 2016 presidential race.
1x41 - Boston Marathon Bomber & The Death Penalty
April 14, 2015
Dan Soder, Keith Robinson and Alex Wagner join Larry for a debate about the death penalty and the fate of convicted Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.
1x42 - Snitching in America & Mike Yard's Tax Tips
April 15, 2015
Chris Distefano, Ras Baraka and Cam'ron discuss the taboo against snitching to the police, and Mike Yard offers questionable advice for Tax Day.
1x43 - Aaron Hernandez Verdict & Conspiracy Talk
April 16, 2015
Larry reports on former NFL star Aaron Hernandez's murder conviction and then dives into popular conspiracy theories with Neil deGrasse Tyson, Mike Cannon and Robin Thede.
1x44 - Britt McHenry & Ben Affleck's Ancestry
April 20, 2015
Chrissy Teigen, Mike Yard and Philip Galanes chat with Larry about ESPN reporter Britt McHenry's rant against a towing company worker and Ben Affleck's slave-owning ancestors.
1x45 - Walmart Closures & A Cop's Non-Lethal Force
April 21, 2015
Ricky Velez, Cristela Alonzo and Scarface discuss Walmart's controversial store closings, a water crisis in Baltimore and a police officer's surprising show of restraint.
1x46 - Biking While Black & California's Drought
April 22, 2015
Guy Branum, Judy Gold and Kevin Johnson join Larry to examine how Californians are reacting to historic drought conditions and a critically low water supply.
1x47 - Preaching on Mars & Teacher-Student Sex
April 23, 2015
Panelists Kevin Pollak, Mo'Nique and Shenaz Treasury discuss the alarming number of illicit sexual relationships between female high school teachers and their male students.
1x48 - Bruce Jenner's Gender Transition
April 27, 2015
Jordan Carlos, Ian Harvie and Geena Rocero join Larry to discuss Bruce Jenner's gender transition, transgender issues and the wide spectrum of gender and sexual identity.
1x49 - Baltimore Riots
April 28, 2015
Kerry Coddett, Seaton Smith and Phillip Agnew sit down with Larry to examine the anti-police riots in Baltimore and the media's problematic coverage of the crisis.
1x50 - Baltimore Unrest & “Thug” Debate
April 29, 2015
Chloe Hilliard, Charlamagne Tha God and Bob Costas join Larry to discuss the continued civil unrest in Baltimore and the racially charged debate surrounding the word "thug."
1x51 - Baltimore Gang Truce & Gay Marriage Fears
April 30, 2015
Larry chats with Baltimore gang members, and Brad Garrett, Dana Perino and Lewis Black weigh in on the claims that gay marriage legalization will have dire consequences.
1x52 - Baltimore Unrest & The Origins of Racism
May 4, 2015
Bill Nye, Ricky Velez and Mike Yard join Larry to discuss the continuing civil unrest in Baltimore as well as the science and history behind racism and tribalism.
1x53 - Cinco de Mayo & Muhammad Art Show Shooting
May 5, 2015
Shenaz Treasury, Dean Obeidallah and Lavell Crawford sit down with Larry to discuss gun violence at an anti-Islam art show and the popularity of dad bods.
1x54 - Hillary Clinton in Brooklyn & Menopause Debate
May 6, 2015
Susie Essman, Nicolle Wallace and Holly Walker weigh in on a bizarre debate about whether menopause has any bearing on Hillary Clinton's ability to serve as president.
1x55 - Thursday Cray Day & Mother's Day Tribute
May 7, 2015
Jacque Reid, Ricky Velez and The Lucas Bros. join Larry for a conversation about reparation rights, a battle over embryos, the Hamburglar and sex education.
1x56 - Bigoted Educators & Racist San Francisco Cops
May 11, 2015
Rachel Feinstein, Will Packer and Mike Yard join Larry for a discussion about racist comments made by a high school principal and a middle school teacher in Georgia.
1x57 - Morgan Freeman on Soul Daddy & FLOTUS Critics
May 12, 2015
Ali Wentworth, Dan Savage and Kerry Coddett sit down with Larry to discuss sexism directed at America's first ladies and a study on the connection between sex and happiness.
1x58 - Cuban Test for Ted Cruz & Filming the Police
May 13, 2015
Joel McHale, Ahmed Ahmed and Lola Ogunnaike join Larry to discuss Tom Brady's role in the Deflategate scandal and an offensive promotional video for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
1x59 - Student vs Jeb Bush & “Mad Men” Finale
May 14, 2015
Vincent Kartheiser, Rory Albanese and Robin Thede chat with Larry about an abstinence requirement for gay blood donors and speculation surrounding the conclusion of "Mad Men."
1x60 - Cannes Controversy & Pornified Society
May 26, 2015
Rashida Jones, Mike Yard and Holly Walker chat with Larry about mandatory high heels at the Cannes Film Festival and the educational value of porn.
1x61 - Drinkable Sewage & Josh Duggar Abuse Scandal
May 27, 2015
Constance Zimmer, Sabrina Jalees and Jermaine Fowler discuss recycled sewage water for Californians and allegations that Josh Duggar sexually abused his sisters.
1x62 - FIFA Scandal & “The Briefcase”
May 28, 2015
Abbi Jacobson, Ilana Glazer and Ricky Velez sit down with Larry to discuss breastfeeding photos on Instagram and racist reactions to the National Spelling Bee winners.
1x63 - Jefferson Davis Day & Dennis Hastert Scandal
June 1, 2015
Christiane Amanpour, Jordan Carlos and Christian Finnegan join Larry to discuss American volunteers for ISIS and sex abuse allegations against ex-House Speaker Dennis Hastert.
1x64 - Supreme Court Rulings & Police Slowdown
June 2, 2015
Godfrey, Jamilah Lemieux and Marc Lamont Hill join Larry to talk about the Baltimore Police Department's alleged work slowdown in the aftermath of the Freddie Gray protests.
1x65 - Racist Dr. Seuss & Nebraska Death Penalty
June 3, 2015
Kristina Wong, Jo Koy and Dan St. Germain chat with Larry about the controversy surrounding Emma Stone's role as an Asian-American woman in the film "Aloha."
1x66 - Evan Young's Graduation Speech & TSA Failures
June 4, 2015
A gay valedictorian delivers his graduation speech, and Dave Rubin, Angie Martinez and Tom Papa join Larry to discuss Caitlyn Jenner's ESPY Courage Award.
1x67 - Texas Pool Party Incident & Candidate Roundup
June 8, 2015
Larry discusses police violence at a Texas pool party, and Seaton Smith, Bonnie McFarlane and Frank Luntz review the colorful variety of 2016 presidential candidates.
1x68 - Manhunt in New York & Donald Rumsfeld on Iraq
June 9, 2015
Donald Rumsfeld makes a surprising statement about democracy in Iraq, and Jeff Ross, Lola Ogunnaike and Ricky Velez join Larry to discuss a prison break in upstate New York.
1x69 - Viagra for Women & Fox News's Victim-Blaming
June 10, 2015
Susie Essman takes aim at the FDA-approved "female Viagra" pill, and Kerry Coddett, Roshini Raj and Earthquake chat with Larry about libido drugs and unusual last names.
1x70 - Soul Food Sit-Down with Lincoln Chafee
June 11, 2015
Presidential hopeful Lincoln Chafee eats soul food with Larry, and Mike Yard, Gina Yashere and Vince Staples debate whether an unmarried candidate could become president.
1x71 - Rachel Dolezal Race Controversy
June 15, 2015
Robin Thede, Natasha Leggero and Killer Mike join Larry to discuss allegations that former NAACP leader Rachel Dolezal deceived people into thinking that she was black.
1x72 - Donald Trump 2016 & Soul Daddy on Mexico
June 16, 2015
Lewis Black, Ricky Velez and June Sarpong join Larry to discuss a controversial marijuana ruling in Colorado and Donald Trump's 2016 presidential candidacy.
1x73 - Crisis in Haiti & Women's Sports
June 17, 2015
Haiti's humanitarian crisis worsens, and Larry discusses the media's muted coverage of women's sports with Holly Walker, Ali Wentworth, Jamil Smith and Boris Kodjoe.
1x74 - Church Shooting in South Carolina
June 18, 2015
Larry discusses a racially motivated mass shooting in Charleston, S.C., with Joaquin Castro, Christina Greer, Joshua DuBois and Mike Yard.
1x75 - Confederate Flag Battle in South Carolina
June 22, 2015
Larry makes the case for removing the Confederate flag in South Carolina and discusses President Obama's use of a racial slur with Jordan Carlos, Riki Lindhome and Gayle King.
1x76 - California's Drought & Don Lemon's Race Card
June 23, 2015
Wealthy Californians refuse to conserve water, and Naomi Ekperigin, Joe Morton and Rory Albanese join Larry to discuss the lingering popularity of the Confederate flag.
1x77 - Fox News Ax Gaffe & Confederate Flag History
June 24, 2015
Bill O'Reilly rails against talk of racism, and Bonnie McFarlane, David Alan Grier and Talib Kweli join Larry to discuss the history of the Confederate flag.
1x78 - Obamacare Victory & Boston Bomber Apology
June 25, 2015
The Supreme Court rules in favor of the Affordable Care Act, and Reza Aslan, Horatio Sanz and Mike Yard react to Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's courtroom apology.
1x79 - Marriage Equality in the U.S.
June 29, 2015
Guy Branum, Janet Mock and Jordan Carlos join Larry to discuss the Supreme Court's landmark decision to legalize same-sex marriage throughout the U.S.
1x80 - Chris Christie's Presidential Bid
June 30, 2015
Ricky Velez checks in on a childhood bully, and Larry discusses Governor Chris Christie's 2016 presidential candidacy with Chris Distefano, Boy George and Alyona Minkovski.
1x81 - Black Church Fires & The Pope's Liberal Ways
July 1, 2015
Mike Yard reacts to a wave of black church burnings, and Jim Gaffigan, Kerry Coddett and Cenk Uygur join Larry to discuss the progressive views of Pope Francis.
1x82 - Bree Newsome Interview & Dumping Donald Trump
July 2, 2015
Bree Newsome recounts her mission to remove the Confederate flag in South Carolina, and Mike Yard, Holly Walker, Rory Albanese and Ricky Velez reach into Larry's Bag o' Grab.
1x83 - Donald Trump vs POWs & Bill Cosby Backlash
July 20, 2015
Donald Trump calls out Sen. John McCain for being captured in Vietnam, and Larry examines the public's perception of Bill Cosby with Mike Yard, Kerry Coddett and Sunny Hostin.
1x84 - Ashley Madison Hack & Confederate Flag Rally
July 21, 2015
Virulent racists rally around the Confederate flag in South Carolina, and Larry examines the Ashley Madison adultery website with Judd Apatow, 50 Cent and Rachel Feinstein.
1x85 - Gangsta Donald Trump & “All Lives Matter”
July 22, 2015
Mike Yard likens Donald Trump to a 90s rapper, and Uzo Aduba, Gary Owen and Lavell Crawford chat with Larry about the GOP's efforts to win over black voters.
1x86 - Racial Weather & Sandra Bland's Arrest
July 23, 2015
Mike Yard learns about Manhattan's former slave trade, and Larry discusses the controversial arrest of Sandra Bland with Jordan Carlos, Mark DeMayo and Christina Greer.
1x87 - Bill Cosby Fights Back & Controversial Humor
July 27, 2015
Lavell Crawford copes with New York City's summer heat, and Larry debates the effects of political correctness on comedy with Gina Yashere, Colin Quinn and Sally Kohn.
1x88 - Carefree Jon Stewart & Gun Control Debate
July 28, 2015
Jon Stewart describes his rapport with President Obama, and Larry discusses the Lafayette, La., movie theater shooting with Brina Milikowsky, Penn Jillette and Ricky Velez.
1x89 - Cecil the Lion & Tom Brady's Cell Phone
July 29, 2015
Mike Yard and Holly Walker react to the killing of a famous African lion, and Larry discusses big-game hunting with Rory Albanese, Baratunde Thurston and Bobcat Goldthwait.
1x90 - Samuel DuBose Shooting & Plantation Weddings
July 30, 2015
A University of Cincinnati cop guns down an unarmed black man, and Larry discusses Southern plantation weddings with Ed Helms, Robin Thede and Big K.R.I.T.
1x91 - Joe Biden's Rumored Presidential Run
August 3, 2015
The Boy Scouts of America lifts its ban on gay troop leaders, and Larry discusses the odds of a Joe Biden presidency with Deon Cole, Julie Klausner and Rory Albanese.
1x92 - Senate Blocks Planned Parenthood Defunding
August 4, 2015
The Senate blocks a vote to defund Planned Parenthood, New York bans realistic-looking toy guns, and Jessica St. Clair, Lennon Parham and Mike Yard debate bitchy resting face.
1x93 - GOP Candidates & AP American History Debate
August 5, 2015
Donald Trump's craziness reigns supreme in the GOP, and Larry discusses a battle over American history curriculum with Jerrod Carmichael, Craig Robinson and Ricky Velez.
1x94 - GOP Presidential Debate & Donald Trump
August 10, 2015
Race barely gets mentioned during the GOP presidential debate, and Larry discusses Donald Trump's continued popularity with Yamaneika Saunders, Chris Gethard and Mike Yard.
1x95 - Ferguson Anniversary & Paid Parental Leave
August 11, 2015
Gun violence breaks out at a protest in Ferguson, Mo., and Larry examines Netflix's paid parental leave policy with Carey Reilly, Regina Hall and Jordan Carlos.
1x96 - Bernie Sanders & Gender-Neutral Toy Aisles
August 12, 2015
Bernie Sanders surges in the presidential polls, and Larry discusses Target's removal of gender labels from toy sections with Andrea Savage, Alonzo Bodden and Rory Albanese.
1x97 - Jeb Bush, Bernie Sanders & Hillary Clinton
August 13, 2015
Jeb Bush misremembers the cause of Iraq's instability, and Ophira Eisenberg, Michael Rapaport and Mike Yard join Larry to discuss Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders.
1x98 - Donald Trump's Chopper & Amazon Work Woes
August 17, 2015
Donald Trump gives helicopter rides to kids at the Iowa State Fair, and Larry discusses hellish work conditions at Amazon with Paul Scheer, Robin Thede and Mike Yard.
1x99 - Hillary Clinton and Black Lives Matter
August 18, 2015
Black Lives Matter activists Daunasia Yancey and Julius Jones visit The Nightly Show, and Larry discusses the movement's endgame with Lil Duval, Christina Greer and Mike Yard.
1x100 - Birthright Citizenship & Gay Adoption Ban
August 19, 2015
Donald Trump proposes an end to birthright citizenship in America, and Larry debates the value of participation trophies with Lil Rel Howery, Calise Hawkins and Brett Gelman.
1x101 - Deez Nuts 2016 & Painted Ladies in NYC
August 20, 2015
Deez Nuts shakes up the 2016 presidential race, and Chris D'Elia, Hadiyah Robinson, Rory Albanese and Mike Yard dig into Larry's Bag o' Grabs.
1x102 - Hillary Clinton's Emails & Kim Davis
September 8, 2015
An email scandal overshadows Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign, and Larry discusses Kim Davis's fight against gay marriage with Kerry Coddett, Mike Yard and Matteo Lane.
1x103 - Buzz Aldrin Interview & Syrian Refugees
September 9, 2015
Larry chats with "Welcome to Mars" author Buzz Aldrin and discusses America's response to the Syrian refugee crisis with Jordan Carlos, Natasha Rothwell and Billy Gardell.
1x104 - Dick Cheney on Iran Deal & NFL Scandals
September 10, 2015
Dick Cheney accuses President Obama of capitulating to Iran, and Larry examines the NFL's many scandals with Tony Richardson, Mike Yard and Rory Albanese.
1x105 - Oath Keepers & Donald Trump's Tweets
September 14, 2015
A militia group vows to protect Kentucky clerk Kim Davis, and Larry examines Donald Trump's effect on political discourse with Mike Yard, Brooke Van Poppelen and Mac Miller.
1x106 - Fake War on Cops & Religion in America
September 15, 2015
Fox News blames violence against police on the Black Lives Matter movement, and Larry talks religion with Salman Rushdie, Chloe Hilliard and Jordan Carlos.
1x107 - Ben Carson's Rise & #IStandWithAhmed
September 16, 2015
Ben Carson rivals Donald Trump in GOP presidential polls, and Larry examines the arrest of Muslim high school student Ahmed Mohamed with Ice-T, Calise Hawkins and Ricky Velez.
1x108 - GOP Primary Debates: Round Two
September 17, 2015
Larry reviews the second Republican presidential debate with panelists Tom Papa, Joy-Ann Reid and Rory Albanese.
1x109 - Bernie Sanders Interview
September 21, 2015
Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders makes the case for democratic socialism, and Larry discusses cultural appropriation with Cipha Sounds, The Game and Robin Thede.
1x110 - Gay Army Secretary & Women in Combat
September 22, 2015
A rat hauls a slice of pizza through the New York City subway, and Larry discusses women in combat with Elana Duffy, Egypt Sherrod, Sal Vulcano and Benari Poulten.
1x111 - Ahmed Mohamed Interview & Popular Pope
September 23, 2015
Teen inventor Ahmed Mohamed pays a visit to The Nightly Show, and Larry examines the mass appeal of Pope Francis with Derek Waters, Naomi Klein and Mike Yard.
1x112 - Pope Francis in NYC & Deadly Selfies
September 24, 2015
Ricky Velez interviews New Yorkers about Pope Francis, and Larry discusses disastrous selfies with Kerry Coddett, Will Forte and Andrew Rannells.