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Comedian Roy Wood Jr.—star of CNN’s Have I Got News For You multiple acclaimed stand-up specials—opens up about how jokes about race can be misunderstood or weaponized by audiences, echoing concerns voiced by Chris Rock and other Black comedians. In this candid conversation, Roy explains why some topics demand careful handling and Black-audience testing, and how he balances truth with compassion when exploring issues like prison reform and violent crime. With the artful, fearless touch of Richard Pryor and Dave Chappelle, Roy shows how comedy can challenge power without giving prejudice a punchline.

00:00 – Chris Rock, Misread Jokes & White Audiences
00:29 – Writing to Avoid Misunderstanding
00:47 – Testing Material with Black Audiences
01:12 – Prison Reform Bit: Early Drafts
01:42 – Violent Offenders & Sentencing Debate
02:06 – Community Impact & Hard Truths
02:29 – Friend’s Felony Murder Case
02:41 – Audience Reactions & Victims’ Voices
03:02 – Finding the Real Punchline Through Bombing
03:30 – Internet Era & Lost Joke Incubation

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