The Daily Show with Trevor Noah Season 2017 Episode 30 Run the Jewels
- February 28, 2017
- 1289 min
In this episode of The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, the host welcomes guests Killer Mike and El-P of the musical duo Run the Jewels. The episode begins with a comedic segment discussing the ongoing feud between President Donald Trump and the media, including recent accusations of fake news and the White House's decision to exclude certain news outlets from press briefings. Noah provides his commentary on the issue, poking fun at both Trump and the media.
The interview with Run the Jewels begins with an introduction to the duo and their music. Noah asks about their recent performance at the Coachella music festival and their experience as activists in the music industry. Killer Mike and El-P discuss their efforts to promote social and political change through their music and their support for candidates like Bernie Sanders.
The conversation turns to the political climate in the United States and Killer Mike's involvement in the 2016 presidential election. He talks about his endorsement of Sanders and his own political activism, including his work with the Atlanta City Council. El-P discusses his own experiences growing up in New York during the 1980s and 90s and how that has influenced his views on politics and society.
Noah then asks about the duo's most recent album, Run the Jewels 3, and the political themes present in the music. Killer Mike and El-P discuss the inspiration behind the album and the meaning behind some of the lyrics. They also talk about the importance of using their platform to promote positive change and their hopes for the future of the country.
The interview ends with the duo performing their song "Legend Has It" from the newest album. The performance includes a dance routine by audience members dressed in orange prison jumpsuits, a commentary on the mass incarceration of black Americans in the United States.
Overall, the episode provides an insightful and comedic look at the ongoing political climate in the United States, as well as the creative forces working to promote social change through art and music. Noah's hosting skills and comedic timing make for an engaging and enjoyable episode, while the interview with Run the Jewels offers a thoughtful and socially conscious perspective on current events.