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Wyatt Cenac's 'Problem Areas'; movie theater woes; Hasan Minhaj
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Episode 18226
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Wyatt Cenac's 'Problem Areas'; movie theater woes; Hasan Minhaj

Former "Daily Show" correspondent Wyatt Cenac has a new, weekly HBO show that examines pressing social issues; movie theater owners are trying to fight the popularity of streaming services; Hasan Minhaj's "Homecoming King" wins a Peabody Award.

Wyatt Cenac's weekly show on HBO is titled "Problem Areas."
Wyatt Cenac's weekly show on HBO is titled "Problem Areas."
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Former "Daily Show" correspondent Wyatt Cenac has a new, weekly HBO show that examines pressing social issues; movie theater owners are trying to fight the popularity of streaming services; Hasan Minhaj's "Homecoming King" wins a Peabody Award.

Wyatt Cenac's new comedy series, 'Problem Areas,' tackles serious topics
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On his new late-night show, the comedian draws from his "Daily Show" roots and his love of public television.
Hasan Minhaj on being an Indian-American Muslim comedian in the Trump Era
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Comedian Hasan Minhaj combats a nativist narrative in American culture with his comedy and says, "The things I'm fighting for are actually American ideals."