The Daily Show with Trevor Noah Season 2017 Episode 88 James Davis

In this episode of The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, comedian James Davis joins the show to discuss his new Comedy Central series, Hood Adjacent with James Davis. Davis, who grew up in South Central Los Angeles, explains how his show explores stereotypes and challenges them through comedy.

Noah and Davis also delve into their shared experiences as African-American comedians and the challenges they face trying to make audiences of all races laugh. Davis talks about the importance of having diverse voices in comedy and how his show aims to give a voice to those who are often overlooked in mainstream media.

The episode also features segments on President Trump's ongoing feud with the press, including his recent comments at a rally in Arizona, and the fallout from his controversial response to the events in Charlottesville, Virginia.

In one segment, Correspondent Roy Wood Jr. visits a town hall meeting in Michigan to speak with Trump supporters and opponents about their views on the president's actions. Wood also interviews political commentator Van Jones, who discusses the need for both sides to find common ground and work together to address the country's problems.

The episode closes with a segment in which correspondent Hasan Minhaj takes on the controversy surrounding Confederate statues and monuments. Minhaj visits a Confederate museum in Alabama to speak with its director and gets into a heated debate with a man who is flying the Confederate flag outside the museum.

Throughout the episode, Trevor Noah and his correspondents tackle some of the most pressing issues facing the country. With humor and insight, they provide a valuable perspective on the news of the day and the impact it has on all of us.