Conversation #127, recorded on October 16th, 2014. W. Kamau Bell is a stand-up comedian, writer and political commentator best known for his short-run, but highly acclaimed talk show TOTALLY BIASED WITH W. KAMAU BELL. He's gone on to host UNITED SHADES OF AMERICA on CNN. He's released a number of albums and specials including 2007's ONE NIGHT ONLY, a one-man show entitled THE W. KAMAU BELL CURVE: ENDING RACISM IN ABOUT AN HOUR and 2010's FACE FULL OF FLOUR and 2016's SEMI-PROMINENT NEGRO for Showtime. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.