7.030 minSeason 2 • Episode 12
LatestZiwe explores the commercialization of Juneteenth with Wayne Brady, exchanges gifts with her writers and sends a correspondent to go Juneteenth Caroling in New York City to spread holiday cheer. Featuring iconic guests Laura Benanti, Larry Owens, Michelle Davis, Ronald Metellus, Sam Taggart, Ike Ufomadu, Zaire Saa Hallie, John Reynolds, Jackie Hoffman and AnnaSophia Robb with music by Ziwe & Jen Goma. Season finale.
This variety series from writer, comedian and internet sensation, Ziwe is a no-holds-barred mix of musical numbers, interviews and sketches that challenge America’s discomfort with race, politics, & other cultural issues.
Writing
Questions so sharp they should require permits.
Production
Aesthetic so aggressively pink it weaponizes girlboss energy.
Direction
Ziwe's controlled chaos — never flinching, always smirking.
Creator
Ziwe
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Ziwe pioneered a new interview format where the host's refusal to let guests off the hook became the entire point. Her Baited podcast roots are visible in every excruciating pause.
The show's cancellation after two seasons sparked debate about whether networks truly want 'uncomfortable' conversations or just the appearance of them. Ziwe's response? 'America, you'd be an iconic guest.' Shade.
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