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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    'The Nightly Show' Debuts, and More Small Screen News

    Comedy Central debuted its brand new talk show, The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, last night. It’s the only late-night program not hosted by a white guy, and the show features panel-style discussions instead of one-on-one interviews.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Jan 20, 2015 • 1 min read

    Comedy Central debuted its brand new talk show, The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, last night. It’s the only late-night program not hosted by a white guy, and the show features panel-style discussions instead of one-on-one interviews. We talk about The Nightly Show’s premiere, how it’s breaking the mold, and other news from the small screen in our weekly television roundup.

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    The full episode

    5 of 5
    The State of the Wealth Gap, 'American Sniper' Controversy, and New TV
    1. 0:00The State of the Wealth Gap
    2. 10:14Can Preschool Help Ease Income Inequality?
    3. 17:35'American Sniper' Controversy
    4. 26:02'Plus One,' the Tale of a Hollywood House Husband
    5. 41:54'The Nightly Show' Debuts, and More Small Screen NewsYou’re reading this
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