Talib Kweli & Jon Stewart On Activism, ’The Daily Show,’ Israel & Palestine | People’s Party Full

In this episode of “People’s Party With Talib Kweli,“ Kweli sits down with comedian, political commentator, actor, director, and television host : JON STEWART Here’s what we got into: • Jon and Talib becoming friends at Dave Chappelle’s Yellow Springs festival. • Coming up in New Jersey, bussing at Trenton’s famed City Gardens nightclub. • The similarities found in the punk and hip hop music of the 80’s and 90’s. • His stint as the last performer for many nights at New York’s, Comedy Cellar. • The notable stars who made their names known on ’The Daily Show.’ • How trust should be earned while people are choosing their news. • Why he chose to leave the Daily show and pass the torch to Trevor Noah. • Trevor Noah turning down early invitations to join Jon on The Daily Show. • What Jon learned from Leslie Jones’ memorable time as guest-host. • The path of Jon’s personal journey to becoming involved in activism.
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