The Daily Show with Trevor Noah Season 2017 Episode 162 The Daily Show's The Yearly Show 2017
- December 18, 2017
- 41 min
In The Daily Show's The Yearly Show 2017, Trevor Noah welcomes his audience to his final show of the year. Noah, along with correspondents Desi Lydic, Roy Wood Jr., Michelle Wolf, and Jordan Klepper, reflects on the biggest news stories of the year. From the presidency of Donald Trump to the #MeToo movement, the correspondents offer their unique perspectives on the events that shaped the year.
Noah begins the show with a monologue summarizing the year's biggest news stories. He jokes about Trump's first year in office, playing clips of some of the president's most memorable moments. Noah also touches on the controversy surrounding the Confederate statues, the protests against police brutality, and the ongoing investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Desi Lydic then takes the stage to discuss the year in politics. She pokes fun at the Trump administration's numerous controversies, including the firing of former FBI Director James Comey and the ongoing investigation into alleged collusion with Russia. Lydic also highlights some of the year's unexpected political victories, such as the record-breaking number of women and minorities elected to office.
Roy Wood Jr. follows with a segment on race and discrimination. He discusses events such as the white supremacist rally in Charlottesville and the NFL protests against police brutality. Wood Jr. injects some humor into the serious topic, but also reminds the audience of the important role race played in the year's news cycle.
Michelle Wolf takes a lighter approach, focusing on pop culture and entertainment. She recaps some of the year's most popular movies, including Wonder Woman and Get Out. Wolf also discusses the social media phenomenon of "covfefe", and takes a humorous look at some of the year's biggest fashion trends.
Jordan Klepper rounds out the show with a segment on the media and fake news. He critiques the mainstream media's obsession with covering Trump and his administration, and highlights how fake news stories can spread quickly on social media. Klepper also discusses the role of comedians in covering political news, and how humor can help people cope with the constant barrage of serious news stories.
Throughout the show, Noah and the correspondents offer their insights and opinions on the year's biggest stories. They use humor to tackle serious issues, and provide a fresh perspective on the events that shaped 2017. As the show comes to a close, Noah thanks his audience and promises to continue covering the news in the new year.