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Larry discusses the backlash over the Oscar nominations' lack of diversity and the success of recent protests with Cory Booker, Talib Kweli, Bill Burr, and Shenaz Treasury.

State of the Black Protest

Larry takes an unflinching look at the sexual assault allegations against Bill Cosby with panelists Jamilah Lemieux, Kathleen Madigan, Baratunde Thurston and Keith Robinson.

Allegations Against Bill Cosby

Larry discusses the 2015 State of the Union address as well as the image and legacy of President Obama with panelists Jon Lovett, David Remnick, Amy Holmes, and Godfrey.

Obama's State of the Union

Larry discusses the changing state of U.S.-Cuba relations with panelists John Leguizamo, Soledad O'Brien, Mauricio Claver-Carone and Mike Yard.

U.S.-Cuba Relations

Larry takes a look at the controversy swirling around the movie "American Sniper" with panelists Matt Taibbi, Paul Rieckhoff, Sabrina Jalees and Nick Irving.

“American Sniper”

Larry talks about the Disneyland measles epidemic and the fight against vaccines with panelists Holly Phillips, Judy Gold, Zoey O'Toole and Mike Yard.

Vaccines

Larry discusses the Koch brothers and the flood of private money in political campaigns with panelists Zephyr Teachout, David Webb, Hari Kondabolu and Ted Alexandro.

Money in Politics

Larry tackles the Deflategate scandal and dishonesty in professional sports with panelists Jake Tapper, Katie Nolan, Sherrod Small and Seaton Smith.

The Culture of Lying in Sports

Larry addresses America's obesity problem with panelists Morgan Spurlock, Marianne Kirby, Lavell Crawford and Shannon DeVido.

Obesity in America

Panelists Lance Bass, Sally Kohn, Jessica Kirson and Michel Faulkner join Larry to talk about America's growing acceptance of same-sex marriage.

The State of Gay Marriage

Panelists Common, Charles Blow, Joe Jones and Mike Yard join Larry for an in-depth discussion of African-American fatherhood.

Black Fatherhood

Larry addresses the debate over genetically engineered babies with panelists Gabrielle Union, Penn Jillette, Holly Phillips and Rachel Feinstein.

Designer Babies

Panelists Michael McKean, Kimberly Dozier, Negin Farsad and Wes Moore join Larry for a discussion about ISIS as well as the U.S.'s foggy relationship with war.

America's Relationship with War

Panelists Retta, Anne-Marie Johnson, Deborah Tillman and Pete Dominick discuss free-range parenting, government overreach and child discipline.

Who's Raising Our Kids?

Larry tackles viewers' questions about the anti-vaccine movement, obesity and beauty standards with Anthony Anderson, S.E. Cupp, Michaela Pereira and Rory Albanese.

Anti-Vaxxers & Fat Acceptance

Panelists Martin Short, Frank Rich, Big Sean and Tara Setmayer weigh in on Rudy Giuliani's claim that President Obama doesn't love America.

He's Just Not That Into U.S.?

Larry talks Islamophobia and Muslim extremism with panelists Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, Dean Obeidallah, Reggie Love and Shenaz Treasury.

Islamophobia in America

Larry talks about the significance of the proposed Mars One expedition with Don Cheadle, Sonia Van Meter, Ricky Velez and Lee Daniels.

Mars 2024

Issa Rae, Christina Greer, Jacque Reid and Marina Franklin join Larry to discuss issues black women face in the workplace as well as the pros and cons of interracial dating.

Black Women in America

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio sits down with Larry to discuss income inequality, police-community relations and the city's marijuana laws.

Bill de Blasio

Joy Reid, Bonnie McFarlane, Megan Powers and Emma Iannini join Larry for a debate about legalizing guns on college campuses.

Guns on Campus

Adam Carolla, Carl Hart, Roland Martin and Michelle Buteau join Larry to talk about the growing acceptance of legalizing marijuana in the U.S.

Yes We Cannabis

Sunny Hostin, Phillip Agnew, Michael Skolnik and Godfrey discuss the disturbing findings from a Department of Justice's report on the Ferguson, MO, police department.

Ferguson Police Report

Cedric the Entertainer, Daymond John, Ted Alexandro and Maria Hinojosa discuss the Apple Watch and the ethical issues faced by consumers of modern technology.

High-Tech Moral Dilemma

Larry reacts to an Oklahoma fraternity's racist chant and discusses equal opportunity for women with panelists Alicia Menendez, Egypt Sherrod, Chloe Hilliard and Jim Norton.

Oklahoma Frat Scandal & Women in Power

Lizz Winstead, Maz Jobrani, John Avlon and Nick Di Paolo join Larry to discuss political correctness and the challenge of balancing cultural sensitivity with free speech.

Banning Words

Singer Robin Thicke lands in hot water over his song "Blurred Lines," and Larry talks boxing with Mike Tyson, Jackie Kallen, Keith Robinson and LZ Granderson.

Robin Thicke's Legal Woes & Boxing

Moneyed mountain climbers defile Mount Everest, and panelists Rob Corddry, Wale, Rachel Nichols and Barney Frank debate whether NCAA players should be paid.

Unaccountable Rich People & March Madness

Sherrod Small, Brendan Fay, Kathleen Madigan and Colin Quinn join Larry to talk about the battle to include LGBT groups in New York City's St. Patrick's Day Parade.

LGBT Groups & The St. Patrick's Day Parade

Starbucks begins an in-store dialogue about race, and Larry talks greed and the "prosperity gospel" with Kurt Metzger, Shenaz Treasury, David Bullock and Bradley Whitford.

Starbucks vs Racism & Greedy Preachers

Larry addresses the backlash against culturally diverse superheroes with Jean Grae, Mike Lawrence, Phil Jimenez and Sana Amanat.

Race, Gender & Superheroes

Panelists Kenneth Cole, Phoebe Robinson, Rosie Perez and 2 Chainz join Larry to discuss the intentions and execution of Starbucks's ill-fated "Race Together" campaign.

Starbucks's “Race Together” Campaign

Lewis Black, Kristen Soltis Anderson, Amy Holmes and Kal Penn talk about Texas Senator Ted Cruz's announcement that he plans to run for president in 2016.

Ted Cruz's Presidential Run

Jordan Carlos, Sabrina Jalees, Regina King and Shenaz Treasury join Larry to talk about the concept of slut-shaming and the negative connotations of certain words.

Slut-Shaming

Panelists Egypt Sherrod, Rory Albanese, Robert Reich and JB Smoove sit down with Larry to talk about Western recruits to ISIS and the abolition of fraternities.

ISIS on Tatooine & Bacon Rage at McDonald's

James Adomian, Joy Reid and Mario Batali join Larry to discuss Indiana's religious freedom law and the lingering resistance to same-sex marriage rights in the U.S.

Indiana's Religious Freedom Law

Ricky Velez, Dorian Warren and Yvette Nicole Brown sit down with Larry to discuss harsh restrictions on food stamp spending and the exploitation of fast-food workers.

Welfare Restrictions & Fast-Food Wages

Senator Bernie Sanders, Baratunde Thurston and Kat Timpf join Larry for a discussion about Kentucky Senator Rand Paul's 2016 presidential campaign.

Walter Scott Shooting & Rand Paul 2016

Fareed Zakaria, Kurt Metzger and Anya Kamenetz join Larry for a debate about the excessive cost of college tuition and ask whether a university degree is worth the price.

The Cost of a College Education

Ricky Velez, Nia-Malika Henderson and Debi Mazar sit down with Larry to talk about Hillary Clinton's entry into the 2016 presidential race.

Hillary Clinton's Presidential Bid

Dan Soder, Keith Robinson and Alex Wagner join Larry for a debate about the death penalty and the fate of convicted Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.

Boston Marathon Bomber & The Death Penalty

Chris Distefano, Ras Baraka and Cam'ron discuss the taboo against snitching to the police, and Mike Yard offers questionable advice for Tax Day.

Snitching in America & Mike Yard's Tax Tips

Larry reports on former NFL star Aaron Hernandez's murder conviction and then dives into popular conspiracy theories with Neil deGrasse Tyson, Mike Cannon and Robin Thede.

Aaron Hernandez Verdict & Conspiracy Talk

Chrissy Teigen, Mike Yard and Philip Galanes chat with Larry about ESPN reporter Britt McHenry's rant against a towing company worker and Ben Affleck's slave-owning ancestors.

Britt McHenry & Ben Affleck's Ancestry

Ricky Velez, Cristela Alonzo and Scarface discuss Walmart's controversial store closings, a water crisis in Baltimore and a police officer's surprising show of restraint.

Walmart Closures & A Cop's Non-Lethal Force

Guy Branum, Judy Gold and Kevin Johnson join Larry to examine how Californians are reacting to historic drought conditions and a critically low water supply.

Biking While Black & California's Drought

Panelists Kevin Pollak, Mo'Nique and Shenaz Treasury discuss the alarming number of illicit sexual relationships between female high school teachers and their male students.

Preaching on Mars & Teacher-Student Sex

Jordan Carlos, Ian Harvie and Geena Rocero join Larry to discuss Bruce Jenner's gender transition, transgender issues and the wide spectrum of gender and sexual identity.

Bruce Jenner's Gender Transition

Kerry Coddett, Seaton Smith and Phillip Agnew sit down with Larry to examine the anti-police riots in Baltimore and the media's problematic coverage of the crisis.

Baltimore Riots

Chloe Hilliard, Charlamagne Tha God and Bob Costas join Larry to discuss the continued civil unrest in Baltimore and the racially charged debate surrounding the word "thug."

Baltimore Unrest & “Thug” Debate

Larry chats with Baltimore gang members, and Brad Garrett, Dana Perino and Lewis Black weigh in on the claims that gay marriage legalization will have dire consequences.

Baltimore Gang Truce & Gay Marriage Fears

Bill Nye, Ricky Velez and Mike Yard join Larry to discuss the continuing civil unrest in Baltimore as well as the science and history behind racism and tribalism.

Baltimore Unrest & The Origins of Racism

Shenaz Treasury, Dean Obeidallah and Lavell Crawford sit down with Larry to discuss gun violence at an anti-Islam art show and the popularity of dad bods.

Cinco de Mayo & Muhammad Art Show Shooting

Susie Essman, Nicolle Wallace and Holly Walker weigh in on a bizarre debate about whether menopause has any bearing on Hillary Clinton's ability to serve as president.

Hillary Clinton in Brooklyn & Menopause Debate

Jacque Reid, Ricky Velez and The Lucas Bros. join Larry for a conversation about reparation rights, a battle over embryos, the Hamburglar and sex education.

Thursday Cray Day & Mother's Day Tribute

Rachel Feinstein, Will Packer and Mike Yard join Larry for a discussion about racist comments made by a high school principal and a middle school teacher in Georgia.

Bigoted Educators & Racist San Francisco Cops

Ali Wentworth, Dan Savage and Kerry Coddett sit down with Larry to discuss sexism directed at America's first ladies and a study on the connection between sex and happiness.

Morgan Freeman on Soul Daddy & FLOTUS Critics

Joel McHale, Ahmed Ahmed and Lola Ogunnaike join Larry to discuss Tom Brady's role in the Deflategate scandal and an offensive promotional video for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Cuban Test for Ted Cruz & Filming the Police

Vincent Kartheiser, Rory Albanese and Robin Thede chat with Larry about an abstinence requirement for gay blood donors and speculation surrounding the conclusion of "Mad Men."

Student vs Jeb Bush & “Mad Men” Finale

Rashida Jones, Mike Yard and Holly Walker chat with Larry about mandatory high heels at the Cannes Film Festival and the educational value of porn.

Cannes Controversy & Pornified Society

Constance Zimmer, Sabrina Jalees and Jermaine Fowler discuss recycled sewage water for Californians and allegations that Josh Duggar sexually abused his sisters.

Drinkable Sewage & Josh Duggar Abuse Scandal

Abbi Jacobson, Ilana Glazer and Ricky Velez sit down with Larry to discuss breastfeeding photos on Instagram and racist reactions to the National Spelling Bee winners.

FIFA Scandal & “The Briefcase”

Christiane Amanpour, Jordan Carlos and Christian Finnegan join Larry to discuss American volunteers for ISIS and sex abuse allegations against ex-House Speaker Dennis Hastert.

Jefferson Davis Day & Dennis Hastert Scandal

Godfrey, Jamilah Lemieux and Marc Lamont Hill join Larry to talk about the Baltimore Police Department's alleged work slowdown in the aftermath of the Freddie Gray protests.

Supreme Court Rulings & Police Slowdown

Kristina Wong, Jo Koy and Dan St. Germain chat with Larry about the controversy surrounding Emma Stone's role as an Asian-American woman in the film "Aloha."

Racist Dr. Seuss & Nebraska Death Penalty

A gay valedictorian delivers his graduation speech, and Dave Rubin, Angie Martinez and Tom Papa join Larry to discuss Caitlyn Jenner's ESPY Courage Award.

Evan Young's Graduation Speech & TSA Failures

Larry discusses police violence at a Texas pool party, and Seaton Smith, Bonnie McFarlane and Frank Luntz review the colorful variety of 2016 presidential candidates.

Texas Pool Party Incident & Candidate Roundup

Donald Rumsfeld makes a surprising statement about democracy in Iraq, and Jeff Ross, Lola Ogunnaike and Ricky Velez join Larry to discuss a prison break in upstate New York.

Manhunt in New York & Donald Rumsfeld on Iraq

Susie Essman takes aim at the FDA-approved "female Viagra" pill, and Kerry Coddett, Roshini Raj and Earthquake chat with Larry about libido drugs and unusual last names.

Viagra for Women & Fox News's Victim-Blaming

Presidential hopeful Lincoln Chafee eats soul food with Larry, and Mike Yard, Gina Yashere and Vince Staples debate whether an unmarried candidate could become president.

Soul Food Sit-Down with Lincoln Chafee

Robin Thede, Natasha Leggero and Killer Mike join Larry to discuss allegations that former NAACP leader Rachel Dolezal deceived people into thinking that she was black.

Rachel Dolezal Race Controversy

Lewis Black, Ricky Velez and June Sarpong join Larry to discuss a controversial marijuana ruling in Colorado and Donald Trump's 2016 presidential candidacy.

Donald Trump 2016 & Soul Daddy on Mexico

Haiti's humanitarian crisis worsens, and Larry discusses the media's muted coverage of women's sports with Holly Walker, Ali Wentworth, Jamil Smith and Boris Kodjoe.

Crisis in Haiti & Women's Sports

Larry discusses a racially motivated mass shooting in Charleston, S.C., with Joaquin Castro, Christina Greer, Joshua DuBois and Mike Yard.

Church Shooting in South Carolina

Larry makes the case for removing the Confederate flag in South Carolina and discusses President Obama's use of a racial slur with Jordan Carlos, Riki Lindhome and Gayle King.

Confederate Flag Battle in South Carolina

Wealthy Californians refuse to conserve water, and Naomi Ekperigin, Joe Morton and Rory Albanese join Larry to discuss the lingering popularity of the Confederate flag.

California's Drought & Don Lemon's Race Card

Bill O'Reilly rails against talk of racism, and Bonnie McFarlane, David Alan Grier and Talib Kweli join Larry to discuss the history of the Confederate flag.

Fox News Ax Gaffe & Confederate Flag History

The Supreme Court rules in favor of the Affordable Care Act, and Reza Aslan, Horatio Sanz and Mike Yard react to Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's courtroom apology.

Obamacare Victory & Boston Bomber Apology

Guy Branum, Janet Mock and Jordan Carlos join Larry to discuss the Supreme Court's landmark decision to legalize same-sex marriage throughout the U.S.

Marriage Equality in the U.S.

Ricky Velez checks in on a childhood bully, and Larry discusses Governor Chris Christie's 2016 presidential candidacy with Chris Distefano, Boy George and Alyona Minkovski.

Chris Christie's Presidential Bid

Mike Yard reacts to a wave of black church burnings, and Jim Gaffigan, Kerry Coddett and Cenk Uygur join Larry to discuss the progressive views of Pope Francis.

Black Church Fires & The Pope's Liberal Ways

Bree Newsome recounts her mission to remove the Confederate flag in South Carolina, and Mike Yard, Holly Walker, Rory Albanese and Ricky Velez reach into Larry's Bag o' Grab.

Bree Newsome Interview & Dumping Donald Trump

Donald Trump calls out Sen. John McCain for being captured in Vietnam, and Larry examines the public's perception of Bill Cosby with Mike Yard, Kerry Coddett and Sunny Hostin.

Donald Trump vs POWs & Bill Cosby Backlash

Virulent racists rally around the Confederate flag in South Carolina, and Larry examines the Ashley Madison adultery website with Judd Apatow, 50 Cent and Rachel Feinstein.

Ashley Madison Hack & Confederate Flag Rally

Mike Yard likens Donald Trump to a 90s rapper, and Uzo Aduba, Gary Owen and Lavell Crawford chat with Larry about the GOP's efforts to win over black voters.

Gangsta Donald Trump & “All Lives Matter”

Mike Yard learns about Manhattan's former slave trade, and Larry discusses the controversial arrest of Sandra Bland with Jordan Carlos, Mark DeMayo and Christina Greer.

Racial Weather & Sandra Bland's Arrest

Lavell Crawford copes with New York City's summer heat, and Larry debates the effects of political correctness on comedy with Gina Yashere, Colin Quinn and Sally Kohn.

Bill Cosby Fights Back & Controversial Humor

Jon Stewart describes his rapport with President Obama, and Larry discusses the Lafayette, La., movie theater shooting with Brina Milikowsky, Penn Jillette and Ricky Velez.

Carefree Jon Stewart & Gun Control Debate

Mike Yard and Holly Walker react to the killing of a famous African lion, and Larry discusses big-game hunting with Rory Albanese, Baratunde Thurston and Bobcat Goldthwait.

Cecil the Lion & Tom Brady's Cell Phone

A University of Cincinnati cop guns down an unarmed black man, and Larry discusses Southern plantation weddings with Ed Helms, Robin Thede and Big K.R.I.T.

Samuel DuBose Shooting & Plantation Weddings

The Boy Scouts of America lifts its ban on gay troop leaders, and Larry discusses the odds of a Joe Biden presidency with Deon Cole, Julie Klausner and Rory Albanese.

Joe Biden's Rumored Presidential Run

The Senate blocks a vote to defund Planned Parenthood, New York bans realistic-looking toy guns, and Jessica St. Clair, Lennon Parham and Mike Yard debate bitchy resting face.

Senate Blocks Planned Parenthood Defunding

Donald Trump's craziness reigns supreme in the GOP, and Larry discusses a battle over American history curriculum with Jerrod Carmichael, Craig Robinson and Ricky Velez.

GOP Candidates & AP American History Debate

Race barely gets mentioned during the GOP presidential debate, and Larry discusses Donald Trump's continued popularity with Yamaneika Saunders, Chris Gethard and Mike Yard.

GOP Presidential Debate & Donald Trump

Gun violence breaks out at a protest in Ferguson, Mo., and Larry examines Netflix's paid parental leave policy with Carey Reilly, Regina Hall and Jordan Carlos.

Ferguson Anniversary & Paid Parental Leave

Bernie Sanders surges in the presidential polls, and Larry discusses Target's removal of gender labels from toy sections with Andrea Savage, Alonzo Bodden and Rory Albanese.

Bernie Sanders & Gender-Neutral Toy Aisles

Jeb Bush misremembers the cause of Iraq's instability, and Ophira Eisenberg, Michael Rapaport and Mike Yard join Larry to discuss Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders.

Jeb Bush, Bernie Sanders & Hillary Clinton

Donald Trump gives helicopter rides to kids at the Iowa State Fair, and Larry discusses hellish work conditions at Amazon with Paul Scheer, Robin Thede and Mike Yard.

Donald Trump's Chopper & Amazon Work Woes

Black Lives Matter activists Daunasia Yancey and Julius Jones visit The Nightly Show, and Larry discusses the movement's endgame with Lil Duval, Christina Greer and Mike Yard.

Hillary Clinton and Black Lives Matter

Donald Trump proposes an end to birthright citizenship in America, and Larry debates the value of participation trophies with Lil Rel Howery, Calise Hawkins and Brett Gelman.

The Best Seasons of The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore

The Best Seasons of The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore

Season 1

Season 2