Wyatt Cenac's Problem Areas - Season 1

Wyatt Cenac's Problem Areas - Season 1

Season 1

A late night series, Wyatt Cenac's Problem Areas follows comedian and writer Wyatt Cenac as he explores America's most pressing issues. Cenac is no stranger to late night comedy. As a longtime writer and correspondent for The Daily Show, hosted by Jon Stewart, he examined a wide range of social and cultural problems facing Americans.

Wyatt Cenac's Problem Areas will feature documentary-style field reports that serve as the focal point of each episode. These segments will take him around the country, from suburban Minneapolis to downtown Cincinnati to rural Texas, as he investigates systemic issues from his unique perspective. Cenac will also tackle more benign problems and everyday inconveniences facing Americans, offering comedic solutions each episode.

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Episodes10
DatesApr 13, 2018 - Jun 15, 2018
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Episodes

Space Problems, Sh*t Problems, Minnesota Problems
Season 1Episode 130 min

Space Problems, Sh*t Problems, Minnesota Problems

Wyatt explores space, alternative fuel and travels to Minnesota to learn about what's wrong with policing.

Apr 13, 2018
NRA Problems, Chicken Bone Problems, Birmingham Problems
Season 1Episode 230 min

NRA Problems, Chicken Bone Problems, Birmingham Problems

Wyatt explores NRA propaganda at the movies, dogs eating chicken bones, and travels to Birmingham to learn about police apologies.

Apr 20, 2018
Energy Problems, Millennial Problems, Community Policing Problems
Season 1Episode 330 min

Energy Problems, Millennial Problems, Community Policing Problems

Wyatt tries to make coal miners go solar, move millennials into battleships and understand community policing.

Apr 27, 2018
Food Problems, Rain Problems, Skid Row Problems
Season 1Episode 430 min

Food Problems, Rain Problems, Skid Row Problems

Wyatt examines the various forms of sanctuary for undocumented laborers, suggests a better way for cities to handle rain and looks at how community efforts in the Skid Row area of Los Angeles aim to decrease the police presence in the area.

May 4, 2018
Bank Problems, Mosquito Problems, Mental Health Problems
Season 1Episode 530 min

Bank Problems, Mosquito Problems, Mental Health Problems

Wyatt Cenac talks banking deserts, explores the unintended consequences of combating mosquitos, and examines the intersection of America's mental health crisis and policing.

May 11, 2018
Automation Problems, Beauty Problems, Gun Problems
Season 1Episode 630 min

Automation Problems, Beauty Problems, Gun Problems

Wyatt Cenac discusses the threat of robots taking our jobs, proposes an alternative to environmentally harmful beauty products, and learns about ways to arm cops with tools that are less lethal than guns.

May 18, 2018
Student Problems, Sidewalk Problems, Misconduct Problems
Season 1Episode 730 min

Student Problems, Sidewalk Problems, Misconduct Problems

Wyatt Cenac talks about America's student loan crisis, tries to streamline sidewalk traffic, and examines the unsettling intersection of police and sexual misconduct.

May 25, 2018
Tech Waste Problems, Adhesive Problems, Drug Problems
Season 1Episode 830 min

Tech Waste Problems, Adhesive Problems, Drug Problems

Wyatt Cenac explores why our phones keep breaking down, the origins of a common stationery item, and how some city police departments are moving beyond the war on drugs.

Jun 1, 2018
Research Problems, Reef Problems, Punitive Problems
Season 1Episode 930 min

Research Problems, Reef Problems, Punitive Problems

Wyatt Cenac notes the historical exclusion of women in science and medical research, puts an end to "traditional" burials, and explores the process of restorative justice.

Jun 8, 2018
Teacher Problems, Burial Problems, Collaborative Problems
Season 1Episode 1030 min

Teacher Problems, Burial Problems, Collaborative Problems

Wyatt considers the lack of funding for teachers in the U.S.; finds a new angle on the circle of life; and concludes his season-long examination of policing with one community's unique approach.

Jun 15, 2018

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