Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air

Lizz Winstead on Comedy and Activism

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About the episode

Larry weighs in on the Jussie Smollett verdict and how to understand the complexities of opposing arguments in politics. (8:47) He's then joined by Lizz Winstead from Abortion Access Front to talk about her journey from being a young stand-up comedian (10:11) to cocreating 'The Daily Show' at Comedy Central and Air America. (25:37) They continue by diving deep into how she became an activist (43:39), the state of Roe V. Wade (53:26), and how we as a community can protect reproductive rights for women in our society (1:09:43)

Host: Larry Wilmore

Guest: Lizz Winstead

Producer: Kaya McMullen

Production Assistant: Chris Sutton

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