The Daily Show with Trevor Noah Season 2019 Episode 62 Jesse Williams

Jesse Williams is the guest on this installment of The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. Williams is an actor best known for his role on Grey's Anatomy but has also been an outspoken activist for social justice causes. Noah starts the show by discussing the recent controversial comments made by a Fox News host regarding Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. Noah points out the hypocrisy in the conservative media constantly attacking Omar and other non-white politicians for their supposed anti-Semitism while ignoring the blatant anti-Semitism within their own party. Noah then segues into a discussion about the police officer who shot and killed a black man in his own home and how the media has chosen to tell his story. Williams joins Noah on stage and the two discuss the intersection of entertainment and social justice activism. Williams shares his own experiences of being an activist and the importance of using his platform to speak out on issues that affect marginalized communities. They also discuss the ongoing conversation around gun control and the recent mass shootings. Williams notes that while the U.S. has the highest rate of gun violence among developed countries, the conversation around guns is rarely framed as a public health crisis. The two also discuss the recent outcry from conservative politicians and media figures over the movie Joker and the supposed glorification of violence in the film. Noah and Williams argue that these concerns are misplaced and that the real issue is the normalization of violence in American culture, particularly as it relates to the mass shootings that have become all too frequent. They end the segment by discussing Williams' upcoming projects and his continued commitment to social justice activism. In the correspondents’ segment, Roy Wood Jr. talks with African American voters in Florida about their views on the 2020 presidential election. Wood finds there is a wide range of opinions and that many voters are disillusioned with the political process altogether. He also notes that while some black voters see President Trump as a threat to their communities, others see him as a genuine advocate for their interests. In his final thoughts, Noah reflects on the importance of acknowledging the harsh realities of the world but also finding hope in the progress that has been made. He notes that even in the darkest of times, there are always individuals who are fighting for a better future, and it is up to the rest of us to support and amplify their voices.