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Josh, we got so much to talk about tonight. The voting right tag gets into a farm upstate. The race for California Governor is more packed than an LA freeway, and will tell you which body part Trump is starting to start teasing people about. It's not the tank, alright?
That was my first guess too. So, let's get into the headlines. Let's start with the latest update on the Warner-Ron, which is that there is no update. It's still happening, you know?
I'm starting to get worried about my River Cruise this summer, up the straight up her moves. Man, I booked a balcony room too. But don't worry, because Donald Trump is doing everything he can to wrap it up. I'm happy to talk to the other now, and we're not flying anymore with 18L flights every time we want to see a piece of paper.
We're doing it telephonically, and it's very nice. Telephonically. Man, that's an impressive word, you know? Makes anyone with a phone sound like a wizard.
I ordered large meat lovers telephonically. Now to be clear, that is a word, but he didn't know that. He talks the way I play Scrabble, you know? Just like, oh wow, I was just throwing letters together.
How many points is that? That was from yesterday, during an event Trump did with the Artemis astronauts and the Chief of NASA, and we all know Trump loves space, so he has the utmost respect for these professionals. Sorry, are you considering relocating NASA's headquarters out of DC once the lease is out to say it's like Texas, Ohio, and Florida? Well the best man to tell you that is a man standing right over here.
You heard that question? Was those beautiful heroes or heroes? He's got great hearing him. He's got super hearing him.
Tricky, great sir. Wow, he's a standard there like, good one sir. Haven't heard that since grade school, and I didn't think I'd hear it again, but I did. In my 40s, from the president.
Trump just can't resist being a bully. He's sitting there like, hey, they say in space, no one can even scream except for this guy, right? He can definitely hear it. Am I right?
Am I right? And by the way, these astronauts do not look happy to be there. They're like, this is the most uncomfortable I've ever felt. And two weeks ago, I was pooping in zero gravity.
But let's move on, because while Trump was at your shaming astronauts, the Supreme Court was busy at work. This morning, the Supreme Court delivering a major blow to the landmark voting rights act. The Court's conservative majority ruling six to three, that Louisiana's current congressional map with two majority African-American districts is unconstitutional, saying lawmakers allowed race to play a part in government decision-making, Democrats blasting a ruling, arguing that other majority black districts are now vulnerable to being erased. That's right.
The Supreme Court saw that Louisiana had two whole black congressmen, and they were like, whoa, what is this? Showtime at the Apollo? Let's dial this back. But now, thanks to the Supreme Court, black districts are going to get erased all across the South, which is horrible for civil rights.
But pretty great for all the new civil rights movies we're going to be making. So this is fantastic from a Denzel only perspective. And obviously, the Supreme Court didn't come right out and say that states can be racist. Justice Palpatine isn't that dumb.
He played it much smoother. Just as Samuel Lido writing, race can only be taken into account when there's evidence that a state intentionally drew its districts to afford minority voters less opportunity because of their race. That's crazy. All right.
So just to be clear, for Lido, the map is not racist unless the guy drawing it finishes it and goes, man, I'm racist. Now, if you're watching this whole thing unfold and you're thinking to yourself, this seems pretty racist. Republicans have great news for you. I think after 160 years of after the Civil War, it's time that we didn't have a race-based reason for doing things.
In 2026 in the United States, the reasons to use race for line drawing deliberately that occurred to remedy discrimination in the South 50 years ago no longer existed in America. The court said you have to have modern examples of how voters have been racially discriminated against. And fortunately, America has come a long way since the 1960s. It has, fortunately.
It's the end of pretending that this is a racist country. Racism's over. Oh boy, I can finally use my real voice. What's up, though?
I just thought when racism would be over, we'd hear about it from a civil rights leader or something. Not a guy who looks like a racist version of the dad from a modern family. It almost feels like we're going in reverse because the people from the 60s in black and white TV were like, wow, this country is being pretty racist. We should pass a legislation.
And the people crippling that legislation are from now in 4K. Just so we're all aware, newscasters who do reports like Bad Jackie Robinson is the best color player in the Negro League believed in voting rights more than our representatives now. What these people don't get is that to the extent that there's less discrimination now, it's partly because we have the VRA. So this is like my uncle who threw away his medication because he said his heart wasn't bothering him anymore.
And to be fair, he did stop having heart problems because he's dead. And one of the most brain-breaking things about this ruling is it's literally taking power from black people in the south and it was voted for by a black guy from the south. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is black. He might not know it, but he is black.
How could you of all people vote for this, Clarence? You were like an uncle to all of us. Uncle Clarence Thomas. Uncle Thomas for short.
Uncle Tom for short. But look, we don't have to pretend here. At the end of the day, we all know that this decision was not about moving on from race. This is the Supreme Court majority handing a win to Republicans.
I know that, you know that. And the Republicans definitely know that because their leader said it out loud. This is an hour ago back at the Supreme Court, going on voting rights after an exit and coming soon. What did it come out just now?
No, it came out this morning. But basically, you're a scenario for voting rights after you. Wasn't it a win for a win for a win for a win for a win for a win for a win for a win for a win? I love it.
You can always count on Trump to get right to the point. Like it's a win for Republicans. Did you guys hear that? I know this guy did.
For more on the peeling back of the voting rights, we go live to a Republican headquarters with Roddy Chang. It's pretty f***ing lit here, y'all. I'm talking multiple guys snorting cocaine off of Stephen Miller's penis. Oh, gross.
Roddy, this is going to squirt the whole country. Oh, no, no, no. I don't think it's peanuts. It's bigger than that.
It's like the whole country, Josh. No, not Stephen Miller's piss. I mean, the Supreme Court ruling. Oh, all right, right, right.
Hey, guys, guys, I'm falling over for it here. Can you take it to the Oval Office? Okay, thank you. Jeez.
Sorry, Josh. What were you saying about Stephen Miller's penis? I wasn't. Black people are being disenfranchised.
Aren't you worried about Asian people too? No. Why the f***? What I want more Asians in Congress.
Congress is basically a nursing home for pedophiles. Like, what are Asians going to do? Hang out and get horrible hand jogs from Lauren Boberts? I can do that myself.
You really think Asians want a slinging back jello and applesauce with James Clyburn? No, thank you. But we need to get people in Congress. Congress is where the people have the power to change things.
Look at the power to change things. Oh, look, everybody. Well, Congress, we're going to pass bills and fix problems. What the f*** is this?
A schoolhouse rock episode? No, Congress doesn't do shit, okay? They don't pass laws. They don't stop trying from starting wars.
Congress couldn't even pass the funds to scoop that turd off of now. We don't stop trying to get off of Nancy Pelosi's desk. Okay, but we have to do something. How do we push back if we can't get into Congress?
Money! Duh! Josh, you ever heard of it? It's called mula.
It's the most powerful branch of government. You want your voice heard? Just get super rich and you can buy whatever politician you want. You can make them do stuff.
You can probably get tech crews that vote on your bill or punches on dick. Okay, I'm listening. But how do we get rich enough to buy the politicians? Okay, one simple way is the inside the trade, okay?
And the easiest way to do that is to get elected to Congress. All right, well, we're running, trying everybody. We'll come back. We'll check in on the midterms.
So don't go away. It's on the daily show. The midterms elections are just a few months away, so to analyze all the campaign stories, we turn to Jordan Klepper, who is in our new indecision analysis zone. I'm Jordan Klepper, and this is the anal A zone.
70% sure that's how you pronounce it. Tonight we're talking about the election for Governor in California. And after front runner Eric Swalwell dropped out to spend more time with his lawsuits. This race is wide open.
For the first time in 20 years, a Republican could win state-wide office. And because of California's jungle primary, Democrats could wind up shut out of the general election if none of them make it to those top two slots. Okay, sure. A Republican could win, but this is California.
All the Democrats have to do is fight a candidate with the slightest bit of charisma. And this thing is just over. How about former HHS Secretary Javier Becerra? It just finished the session to talk about the Governor's race, Math and Theater, finish my session, I deserve a little drink.
Yikes. This feels like running into your math teacher at the mall. Wow, great to see you out, Mr. Becerra.
That's a good drink. Okay, fine, fine. How about you, billionaire Tom Snire? Let's see if that you have that California cool.
Hello? I never thought I'd say this, but I think I prefer the real love, actually. Okay, now we're looking for someone with a little more energy here. How about Katie Porter?
You, I don't want to keep doing this. I'm going to call it. Thank you. You're not going to do the interview with us.
Not like this, I'm not. Okay, all right. Maybe not that kind of energy. I just want a real human being.
How about you, Matt Mayhan? Some mayors have photos at the airport and the seats they represent. Others have plaques. Here in the capital, Silicon Valley, I have a hologram.
Digital mayor, what are your thoughts on giving me a race this year? I'm hoping to share a man with me. Oh, man. It's going to be really strange when a new mom goes into that pod to breastfeed before her flight.
Ah, I'm digital mayor, Matt Mayhan. It looks like you're whipping out your bazongos to nurture your child. Can I help you with that? You see the problem?
All these Dems are Rizzless, and it's left the door open for Republicans, like this guy. Sheriff Chad Bianco. Now, his vibe is kind of all the village people at once. And I will admit, Chad Bianco is a very strong name.
It's the kind of name that gives you permission to speak about yourself in the third person. Chad Bianco will have the seat bash. Thank you very much. So, you know what?
Let's hear it from this macho man himself. Chad Bianco, what are you bringing to the table? I am the anti-pieces to California state government. Ooh.
You whiffed on that antithesis there, Chad. You know what? That's why this primary is somehow being led by Republican Steve Hilton. Who?
Despite what you might think isn't part of the hotel family or the Moby family. No. Hilton is a former Fox News host, and he's got Donald Trump's endorsement, which would put him at odds with most California voters. So, he must have a background that resonates with them.
It all started with freedom. I was born in England. My earliest political memory was Mrs Thatcher. Oh.
Okay. He was born in England. But I'm assuming he came to America as a young boy. My parents were so proud when I made it to Oxford University.
And then when I got a job with a Conservative Party, working for Margaret Thatcher. Oh. Okay. Still in England, through college, worked for Margaret Thatcher, et cetera, et cetera.
But then it was time to move to America. I started a business. Even a couple of restaurants. Later, I helped elected Prime Minister, worked in 10 Downing Street.
When the f*** did this guy move to America? Is he running for Governor or Governor? Huh? Did he decide to enter the race on the flight over?
Do you have anything to declare at customs? Uh, yeah. My candidate is see for Governor of California. Okay.
So, when did this guy finally move here? In 2012, we moved to America to California. 2012? The office came to America before he did.
And on behalf of the Comedy Central Programming Department, we thank you. Alright, Stevie, enough about Mary Old England. What's your vision for California? Great jobs, great homes, great kids, great jobs, great homes, great kids.
Great jobs, great homes, great kids. Great kids? This British guy just fell out of the sky, and now he's going to tell you how to raise your kids? He's like, bald Mary Poppins over here.
Hello, hello, hello, how about fix up your wake of kids? Show me how in it? Look, you might not care which of these freaks or duds gets elected as Governor, but you should. Because of California's size and economic might, their laws often affect the rest of us.
And handing that power to the wrong person is simply the... What's the word? The antithesis. It's the antithesis of what we want.
It's a legendary rapper, producer, and founder of the Wootane clan. He wrote and directed the new film, One Spoon Chocolate. Please welcome RZA. You're really here.
Thank you so much for coming. I appreciate you. Oh, and congratulations to you and all the Wootane getting inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall thing. I'm going to do that.
That was rough. That made me feel like a kid again. Yeah. I got all things of this year.
When I got that news, the little kid in me just bubbled up and just came in. I had the biggest cool-aid smile. You can see that. That was a big moment for me.
I'm so glad. It just seems like when you have such a legendary story career and you rack up all these achievements over a catalog, it's like sometimes you wonder if people just get used to that love and that recognition, but it's nice that... So, an accolade says, really hit you harder. You know what I mean?
That's awesome. That's all. Congratulations. Before we go for it, let me take a moment to say congratulations to you.
I've been watching the show. You're doing a great job, man. That's one of the safest. I honestly don't know if we're going to top that.
I have so much that I want to talk to you about. You're moving. One smooth chocolate. The way that you constructed this move, the way that you built it together, you've been working on this since 2012.
Yes. Yes. I'm curious how many times something changes and something evolves over that much time. Because it's one thing if you take this much time for a first draft, like you're shooting and you're probably re-shooting.
What changed about the story as you started to tell it? I mean, the story evolved, but times have changed. By the time we got to set in 2024, I think when we finally got to set the shooting, I just felt like the story had become pure. As an artist, you got to become a vessel.
Sometimes you try to force the music out and it's a bad note. If you sit there and wait for it to come through, it comes out as a beautiful song or this particular thing, a beautiful movie. Thanks to Shaniq Moore, Paris Jackson, Blair Underwood, and a great cast of others, man. I think I got something that is timely and all in time at the same time.
Yeah, absolutely. The other thing that I'm really interested about when it comes to the process is that, you know, for your music, you're taking so many different things, so many different influences. You've got like New York Grid, you've got jazz, you've got Asian film culture, mixing it all together. Yeah.
And I'm wondering for the movie, you almost make it the same way where you take a bunch of these influences and you wrap it up into something new. That is how I do it. That's a great way to do it. You know, a story could be told like a song.
You go write a song, you make it acoustic. You can make it with a bass and drum, or you can make it with a hip-hop beat. So with the film, the story that I created remained the same, but the style to tell it. So I went and pulled ideas or cinematography ideas from classic movies in the 70s, movies in the 80s.
There's a shot in my movie that is inspired by a movie called Chris Neem. So that's a horror film about a car. Now my movie is not about that. But the way the headlights were in that movie when I saw this kid, I wanted my film to have that same headlight effect when the audience is watching it.
And this truck that's kind of going through the town, when they see those lights, they go, oh, somebody's having that. You know what I mean? So that's the beauty of cinema, like to call myself a hip-hop director, because in hip-hop I sample, sample, sample, so in cinema I can do the same thing. Sample different elements to tell my story.
God, you. God, you're amazing. No. This thing seems like such a, I mean, you already said Pure, like such a wholly passionate project.
You know, you directed, you produced, you did the music. Like, this so much went into this one project, right? Well, first of all, I had a great team. I was exactly produced by Quentin Antino.
I went and got, let's say, producer Paul Hall, who did movies like, Higher Learning and Shappen and some Tyler Perry's. And what I wanted to do was surround myself with people that can let me do my thing, but if I went on to God, where I was like, hold on, push a little to the left, push a little to the right. So writing is one thing, and directing is another. But most directors, when they get stuck on a scene or a script, they go, hold on, and you call it a writer.
So I was like, I'm going to be just talking to myself. You know what I'm going to be thinking about. So that was the benefit. And then one of the beauties of this, is that my wife is a producer.
And so my wife is right here, her wife is right there, her wife is much nicer than my wife is. Flowers and all that. But when there was something that I personally felt challenged with, I could go knock on the producer's door, go sit in her office, and kiss. And then go back to work.
And when you were directing this, you had to direct white people to be very, very racist. And then you had to say, is that awkward to be like, I'm not feeling it from your heart? You know what? No, there's some scenes in this movie where you do a film to get H&R, human resources, and you've got to have these speeches.
And there are scenes in times where we had to have meetings. My main villain is played by Happy Good Ones. And he plays a very dangerous racist white guy in this film. And he's knighted to a black one of the two children.
And he's from London. So he had to really act out some of this stuff. And he's one of the nicest guys I've ever met. So when you're an actor, you have to take on that road.
And there's one scene in the film where my buddy James Thompson, James Thomas, who plays like one of the most goofest guys in the film. And he just seemed like he got lost a little into it. He was like, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah. He ain't saying anything to one of the script.
Yeah. There was one more that wasn't in the script. It was like, OK, I had two of those in there. Yeah.
He's in three of them. It's like, we're at that extra one. But it made Shawnee Moore. Because Shawnee Moore is such a gentle soul.
He's a special guy. And this is my third project with him. And I just love the fact that he's now evolving to a man actor versus being a young adult or a child actor. But when that energy came at him, and he's the same way he holds his basketball, he's going to pop this guy in the face with it.
On one take, the ball slipped out a little early. But the ball is plastic. It's not real. But the point was that the energy that was starting to build up, it caused this visceral reaction.
And for the cameras, that's what I want. I know it's delicate. I know that certain languages are trigger points. But this film is made to make you feel uncomfortable at times.
It's made to make you feel warm and relaxed when you see how young people can relate to each other, how the older generation is holding on to old school shit. I can say that. Yeah. Yeah.
Yeah. OK. I'll put this cable right in the left. It's a little bit.
Right. But holding on to old school crap. I'm going to say that. That's passed.
Well, the film is like, let go of that. And then there's moments in the film where no matter who you are, you want to root for the hero because the insidious things that has happened in this film, if you see yourself on the screen with some of the people that's going to evil, you need to check yourself. OK. And if you don't feel the scene with Paris Jackson and Chameet more kind of like pick their two hands together, and then they kind of embrace each other, and then a tear comes out of her eyes.
I didn't tell her the cry. But the character, I know that she felt the weight of like, yo, what's going to happen to our time? What's going to happen to him? What's going to happen to me?
I'm going to take up and realize that all men are created equal, self-evident. It's self-evident as our forefather's role. It's that it's self-evident that all men are created equal, black, red, brown, yellow man, and woman. All created equal.
There is also something on my mind. You created distribution for this film. You have what I would say is one of the four most creative minds in doing deals, whether it was with Wu Tang back in the day or what you're doing now, you always really think artists and the way that the artist can work without getting lost, whether it's jargon or legalese, whatever the thing is. I see you making this distribution for yourself or the film.
Is that something you want to do more broadly? Or did you feel like it was the only vehicle that you could get in the theater the way you wanted? It's a little bit of both. I wanted to make sure that if I go through the funnel first, I can widen up a little bit, make it a little wider, and then get other artists to come through.
It's not easy making a movie. It's a 30-hundred-hundred-hundred jump. In cinema, there's another 30-hundred-hundred jump. I formed 36-hundred-hundred-hundred-histic distribution to maybe make it a 12-hundred-hundred-hundred-hundred jump.
You've got to jump something. But if I could simplify it a little bit and get more stories into the system and get more artists, that chance to kind of beat artists and not be caught up because of budget or because of even some gatekeeping, some stereotypes of what a character can be. I'm trying to at least crack that door a little more so a little more could get in. Absolutely.
You are an incredible legend. This film and all the things you're doing, the deals that you make, the people you have lived, just add to your legend. Thank you so much for your support. Once called a chocolate will be on theaters night first.
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