The Daily Show with Trevor Noah Season 2020 Episode 125 The Daily Social Distancing Show - October 5, 2020
- October 5, 2020
- 35 min
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah's episode titled "The Daily Social Distancing Show - October 5, 2020" features Trevor Noah exploring the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the world around us.
With the world still grappling with the pandemic, Trevor kicks off the show by taking a look at how the pandemic is affecting the upcoming U.S. Presidential election. He discusses how the President's recent positive COVID-19 diagnosis has shifted the narrative of the election and how both parties have been responding to the news.
Next, Trevor discusses the latest updates on the pandemic, including how the virus is affecting schools and universities across the country. He highlights the challenges that students, teachers, and administrators are facing as they try to navigate this new reality.
Trevor then turns his attention to the state of California, which has been hit hard by wildfires and other natural disasters in addition to the pandemic. He speaks with California Governor Gavin Newsom about the challenges the state is facing and what his administration is doing to address them.
The episode also features a discussion about the ongoing protests in Nigeria, sparked by the #EndSARS movement calling for the end of police brutality in the country. Trevor sits down with Nigerian-American journalist Bassey Etim to learn more about the situation on the ground and why these protests have gained so much traction.
Additionally, the show features "If You Don't Know, Now You Know," a segment in which Trevor delves into the history of voting rights in America and how they have been shaped by race and inequality.
Lastly, Trevor speaks with actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish, who discusses her new movie "Bad Trip" and her experience performing stand-up comedy during the pandemic.
Overall, the episode examines the current state of the world, including the COVID-19 pandemic, political turmoil, natural disasters, and social issues. Through insightful conversations and comedic commentary, Trevor Noah provides his unique perspective on these topics and how they are impacting our daily lives.
