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Rob Franklin - Race, Class & Privilege in “Great Black Hope” | The Daily Show

2025-07-23 Comedy
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Fiction and poetry writer Rob Franklin sits down with Josh Johnson to discuss his critically acclaimed debut novel, "Great Black Hope." They talk about exploring respectability politics through the main character, Smith, the tension between race and class in the justice system, and how not knowing your height is true tall privilege. #DailyShow #GreatBlackHope #RobFranklin #Privilege Subscribe to The Daily Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwWhs_6x42TyRM4Wstoq8HA/?sub_confirmation=1 Follow The Daily Show: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDailyShow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedailyshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedailyshow Stream full episodes of The Daily Show on Paramount+: http://www.paramountplus.com/thedailyshow Follow Comedy Central: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComedyCentral Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ComedyCentral Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comedycentral About The Daily Show: Jon Stewart and The Best F**king News Team host The Daily Show, an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning program analyzing the biggest stories in news, politics, and culture through a sharp, satirical lens. The Daily Show redefined the late night show category on TV and, with an audience of over 51M across social media platforms, has become a launching pad for some of the biggest stars in entertainment. The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central.

Top Comments (10)

@poppyseed389 2025-07-23

Look who's getting his flowers now. Seriously so proud to see him go from relatively unknown to a household name in just months. Keep going bro. You're authentic and hilarious Edit yes I know he's been hustling for YEARS. but a few months ago he was not the household name he is now. Hence the comment about he's finally getting his flowers.

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@meetsomeonenew 2025-07-23

After watching Josh’s standup on his Flowers Tour every week, I feel so much pride watching him host his first show of many. He’s such a refreshing voice in comedy right now, and was able to highlight Rob’s character, intelligence, and book perfectly

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@antoniette2039 2025-07-23

“Mr. Top shelf doesn’t know how tall he is”😂😂😂stooppp 0:59

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@twistoffate4791 2025-07-23

Josh is intelligent, flexible, engaging and hilarious. Impressive introduction to show host. (Nailed it.)

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@dannyreynolds2751 2025-07-23

I admire everyone on TDS, and everyone brings issues into focus through humor. But only Jon and Josh reveal their own humanity and fragility, which makes them relatable. Im a 72 year old white boomer, and I have so much respect for everyone, but Josh feels like the friend, brother, son, grandson, nephew we all listen to. Huge props for this next big step in his career, but we all know that this moment is just the start of an amazing spokesperson. Bravo I say, BRAVO!

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@ablebacon 2025-07-23

Look at Josh Johnson making us all proud! And I’m gonna buy that book.

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@MsMrWildhorse 2025-07-23

A riveting interview, masterfully conducted, you could hear a pin drop, the audience was so engaged. Hope Josh Johnson is made one of the permanent hosts.

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@Hobcore 2025-07-23

Josh does his thing so well. This is well earned, I hope it becomes a reoccurring thing.

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@coop1247 2025-07-23

Love to see Josh winning everywhere, so well deserved. 🎉

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@reese3572 2025-07-23

💙I love Josh Johnson. He deserves this mainstream platform. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💙

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