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272. Trevor Noah Has a Lot to Say
Jan 12, 2017
Trevor Noah, the Daily Show host with a unique view of America, talks about topics like race, politics, religion, the 'black tax', the role of anger in politics, and the censorship of hip hop on radio stations.
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- Trevor Noah emphasizes the importance of education as a means of breaking cycles and discusses the concept of the 'black tax' in South Africa.
- Noah critiques organized religion, highlighting the patriarchal elements and exclusion of progressive values, while viewing prayer as a form of meditation rather than involving a deity.
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Trevor Noah's Journey: From South Africa to The Daily Show
Trevor Noah, host of The Daily Show and born in South Africa during apartheid, reflects on his unique perspective of America, focusing on similarities rather than differences. He shares his experience as a mixed-race individual and discusses how historical oppression continues to affect marginalized groups. Noah highlights the importance of education as a means of breaking cycles and discusses the concept of the 'black tax' in South Africa. He also emphasizes the benefits of diversity and how it fosters innovation. Noah discusses his role as the host of The Daily Show, the pressures of the job, and his approach to balancing anger and comedy.
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