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Boots Riley on Art, Activism, and “I Love Boosters” | The Daily Show

2026-05-15 Comedy
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Filmmaker Boots Riley joins Jordan Klepper to break down the absurdist, comedic world of his new film, “I Love Boosters,” and how it uses fashion and shoplifting culture to interrogate capitalism. Riley argues that working within capitalism is unavoidable, but the goal should always be to help the working class build the kind of collective power that can actually change policy. He also asserts that great art should push people toward action long after the credits roll and reminds the audience that films like this only get made when audiences show up. #DailyShow #BootsRiley #ILoveBoosters #JordanKlepper 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)

@jazxxl 2026-05-21

I love that he's found a second life in film. Boots is that dude!

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@JollyTomBombadillo 2026-05-21

Boots Riley's Sorry to Bother You was one of the best movies of the 2010s.

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@rayzerdub 2026-05-21

Glad ya'll gave Boots an opportunity to spread his message on this platform. He inspired me in the 90s and continues to do so!

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@sassymonkey 2026-05-22

In Boots we trust! It’s inspiring to hear such a creative and thoughtful human who’s got huge vision and a heart to match. Can’t wait for more from Boots Riley.

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@CalgonTMA 2026-05-15

Class awareness is where it's at!

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@benverschoor6521 2026-05-27

As soon as Boots Riley said we need a mass, organized, militant labor movement, the video cut to a Doordash ad. A+ messaging, no notes

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@CalRainbow86 2026-05-16

I love Boots, his music, his passion , his art. Man of many talents and uses them to inspire and explore deeper realities.

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@maryeryan2756 2026-05-19

What an inspiring guy that Boots is!

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@annala977 2026-05-17

Boots Riley is a National Treasure.

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@hugoballroom5510 2026-05-15

man's a treasure for decades and still going on 🚀

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