Ep 121. The Daily Social Distancing Show - September 28, 2020

The Daily Show with Trevor Noah season 2020 episode 121, titled "The Daily Social Distancing Show - September 28, 2020," is a satirical take on the current state of affairs in the United State and the world as a whole. The episode started with Trevor Noah addressing the recent bombshell New York Times report claiming that President Donald Trump paid just $750 in federal income taxes in 2016 and 2017. He dissected the report and also took a jibe at Mike Pence's total disregard for wearing masks.

The episode delved into the critical issue of police brutality that has sparked protests across the nation. Noah aired the recent shooting of Breonna Taylor, which led to no charges against the police officers involved in her killing. He criticised the Attorney General Daniel Cameron’s response to the outcome of the case and pointed out the systemic racism inherent in the American policing system.

In another segment, Noah took a light-hearted spin on British badgers and their role in the spread of tuberculosis. The host shared images of badgers roaming around the streets of residential areas, cautioning Brits to be careful and trying his best not to break out into a laughter. The comical segment offered a brief respite from the constant barrage of political news and injected some much-needed laughter into the show.

Throughout the episode, Noah addressed the US's reaction to the COVID-19 situation and the challenges presented by the pandemic. In the ‘coronavirus news’ segment, he aired the video of a recent Trump rally where most people in attendance were not wearing masks, mocking Trump's recent comment that America is ‘rounding the turn’ when in reality, the country appears to be heading in the opposite direction.

Noah ended the show with a recently reported story of a Canadian resident who use a catapult to launch marijuana into United States territory. Offering a perspective on the protracted debate on marijuana legalisation in America, he questioned the wisdom of a society in which it is illegal to use pot but not to carry semi-automatic weapons in public.

Overall, the episode provided a balanced mix of serious news and levity, keeping up with the show’s reputation as one of the most innovative and insightful political news and the commentary shows on television. Noah's signature wit and sharp sense of humour provided an exceptional commentary on the significant issues of the day, capturing the mood of the moment in a manner that only 'The Daily Show' can.