The Daily Show: Ears Edition - ICYMI - CP Time: Unsung Black Heroes of Politics

Episode Date: February 1, 2020

Roy Wood Jr. profiles notable black politicians like Herman Cain, Alan Keyes and Marion Barry, who was re-elected mayor of the District of Columbia after a drug scandal. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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It's February, which is Black History Month. And we're celebrating all month with Roywood Jr. honoring the unsung heroes of Black History in CP Time. Ah, welcome to CP Time, the only show that's for the culture. Today, we look back at legendary black politicians. John Lewis, Shirley Chisholm, the only show that's for the culture. Today, we look back at legendary black politicians.

John Lewis, Shirley Chisholm, Barack Obama. Just a few of the icons we won't be talking about today. Instead, we look to those whose achievements are a little less appreciated by history. Let's start with 2012 Republican presidential candidate Herman Kane. Herman Kane was a businessman with a colorful personality and zero knowledge of world affairs. When they ask me who's the president of you, Becky, Becky, Becky, Becky, Becky, Stands, you're going to say, you know, I don't know. Do you know? The man trying to get elected by speaking gibberish.

Herman Kane was ahead of his time. In fact, if not for Herman Kane, black men wouldn't be able to get on TV today wearing a cowboy hat while talking out the side of their face. It is pitchfork and tortures time in America. Now let's turn our attention to Congressman Robert Smalls, a civil war hero who escaped slavery by stealing a Confederate ship. Some say that qualified him as being off the chain. Moving on.

Let's turn our attention to Alan Keyes, another Republican and legendary politician. Keys ran for National Office in 1988, 92, 96, 2000, 2000, 2004, and 2008. All he do was lose. Like a bitch. The brother had determination. Hell, I'd be embarrassed if I lost six national elections. Hell, I'm embarrassed just walking through Joanne Fabric. I go at night. I make my own nightdowns. Thank you very much. And finally, no discussion on black politicians would be complete without Marian Barry.

Barry was elected mayor of Washington, D.C. in 1979. Was he a good mayor? Was he a bad mayor? Nobody will ever truly know. All we do remember is that the man smoked the crack. That's right. In 1990, Mayor Barry was arrested and a sting operation and caught on video smoking crack cocaine. He said he'd get drugs off the street. The word is born.

It's our own damn fought for not asking him how. The city forgave him and in 1994 he was re-elected with approval ratings as high as he was. The country was shocked, especially Alan Keyes. He was all angry. He was like, what the fuck do I have to do to get elected? He's smoking crack over there. Barry went on to have other scandals.

But if voters don't have a problem with you smoking crack, you've basically have full immunity. That's why when I started this job, I showed up two weeks late. Got to set that ball low. No, nobody cares that I that I that I that I that I that I that I that I that I that I that I that I that I that I that I that I that I that I that I that I that I that I that I that I that I that I that I that I low. Now, nobody cares that I walk around the office and a nightgown. They admire the handiwork. I'm Roywood Jr. and this has been CPTow. And remember, with further culture, check out my Etsy page and purchase your very own custom silver rights nightgown. See you next time. That's good, this time. Boyd, Jr. everyone.

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When 60 Minutes premiered in September 1968, there was nothing like it. This is 60 Minutes. It's a kind of a magazine for television. Very few have been given access to the treasures in our archives. You're rolling? But that's all about to change. Like, none of this stuff gets looked at. That's what's incredible.

I'm Seth Done of CBS News. Listen to 60 minutes, a second look.