The Daily Show: Ears Edition TDS Time Machine | Black History Month
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Feb 19, 2025 The podcast creatively honors Black History Month while taking a humorous trip back to 1965. Trevor Noah explores the lives of Nelson and Winnie Mandela, highlighting their fight for equality. Roy Wood Jr. shares amusing tales from civil rights marches, sparking thoughtful discussions on cultural identity. The origins of the Peanuts character Franklin are unveiled, revealing how media challenged racial stereotypes. Lastly, the legacy of the legendary Aretha Franklin is celebrated, intertwining music and activism.
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Obama and Trump on Arousal
- Trevor Noah jokes about Trump and Obama's potential agreement on Mandela's arousal quote.
- He humorously misinterprets the quote's meaning, creating a funny scenario.
Mandela's Name
- Nelson Mandela's real name was Rolihlahla, not Nelson.
- A teacher gave him the name Nelson because she couldn't pronounce his African name.
Minority Rule
- White people in South Africa, despite being a minority, held all the power.
- This control, similar to how a small group of people control menus with dietary restrictions, fueled Mandela's activism.
