W. Kamau Bell Takes on Trump, CNN, America 250, and MAGA Comedians
About this episode
W. Kamau Bell discusses political comedy, the impact of Trump, and the future of comedy in a candid conversation.
Comedian, filmmaker, and activist W. Kamau Bell joins Obsessed to talk about America at 250, political comedy in the Trump era, the Nate Bargatze controversy, and why he believes comedians can't stay on the sidelines. Bell also reflects on his emotional conversation with Ted Danson about blackface, the changing landscape of cable news after CNN, the future of comedy, and the career lessons he's learned—from turning down Mitch Hedberg's mentorship to winning Celebrity Jeopardy!—in a candid conversation about ambition, accountability, and what's next. Follow Obsessed on Instagram @beastobsessed Follow Kevin Fallon on Instagram @kpfallon Follow Matt Wilstein on Instagram @mattjwilstein New episodes every Thursday, and Saturday; early drops on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Hosts: Kevin Fallon, Matt Wilstein
Guest: W. Kamau Bell
Topics covered
- political comedy
- Trump era
- cable news
- comedy
- ambition
- accountability
Keywords
- W. Kamau Bell
- Trump
- CNN
- comedy
- Ted Danson
- Mitch Hedberg
- Nate Bargatze
- Celebrity Jeopardy!
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Organizations: CNN, Celebrity Jeopardy!
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