The Daily Show with Trevor Noah Season 2017 Episode 22 Mayor Martin J. Walsh
- February 7, 2017
- 1290 min
Mayor Martin J. Walsh of Boston, Massachusetts makes a guest appearance on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah season 2017 episode 22. Mayor Walsh discusses his background as a union worker and how it has influenced his political career. He also talks about Boston's response to the nationwide opioid epidemic and the city's efforts to combat gun violence.
No stranger to tough times himself, Mayor Walsh shares his experience with addiction and how he has used it to empathize and connect with those struggling with substance abuse in Boston. He notes the importance of treating addiction as a public health issue rather than a criminal one.
In addition to his work on addiction, Mayor Walsh talks about the city of Boston's commitment to universal pre-kindergarten education and how it has benefitted the community. He highlights the positive impact it has had on families and children alike.
Mayor Walsh also touches on recent decisions made by the Trump administration and their impact on the city of Boston. He discusses the city's decision to continue to uphold its sanctuary city status, despite threats from the federal government.
Throughout the interview, Trevor Noah engages Mayor Walsh in a lighthearted and humorous manner, while still managing to ask thought-provoking and insightful questions. The episode is a great example of how The Daily Show manages to blend humor and serious political discussions in a way that keeps viewers engaged and informed.