• Roy Wood Jr. Returns: ‘Daily Show,’ CNN, and ‘Lonely Flowers’

  • Jan 15 2025
  • Length: 50 mins
  • Podcast

Roy Wood Jr. Returns: ‘Daily Show,’ CNN, and ‘Lonely Flowers’

  • Summary

  • It’s been more than a year since Roy Wood Jr. left ‘The Daily Show’ and he’s not looking back. This week, the comedian is dropping what is arguably his best stand-up special yet on Hulu and next month will see the second season premiere of his CNN comedy quiz show ‘Have I Got News for You.’ In his return to the podcast, Wood discusses why he wanted to make his yearning for connection the central theme of his new hour, ‘Lonely Flowers.’ He also opens up about his decision to leave ‘The Daily Show’ behind before Comedy Central brought back Jon Stewart and elevated his former correspondent colleagues to become rotating hosts—as well as what it’s been like to bring some much needed humor to CNN in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s re-election.


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