S01E05: Bank Problems, Mosquito Problems, Mental Health Problems
Wyatt Cenac talks banking deserts, explores the unintended consequences of combating mosquitoes, and examines the intersection of America's mental health crisis and policing.
Overview
Follow comedian and writer Wyatt Cenac as he explores America’s most pressing issues. Traveling to different parts of the country, Cenac brings unique perspectives to systemic issues, while tackling more benign everyday inconveniences with comedic solutions.
Episodes
S01E01 Space problems, Sh*t problems, Minnesota problems
April 13, 2018 30 min
Wyatt explores space, alternative fuel and travels to Minnesota to learn about what's wrong with policing.
Wyatt Cenac looks at the various forms of sanctuary for undocumented laborers, suggests a better way for cities to handle rain, and takes a look at how community efforts in Skid Row aim at decreasing...
S01E05 Bank Problems, Mosquito Problems, Mental Health Problems
May 11, 2018 30 min
Wyatt Cenac talks banking deserts, explores the unintended consequences of combating mosquitoes, and examines the intersection of America's mental health crisis and policing.
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.
Wyatt Cenac talks about America's student loan crisis, tries to streamline sidewalk traffic, and examines the unsettling intersection of police and sexual misconduct.
S01E08 Tech Waste Problems, Adhesive Problems, Drug Problems
June 1, 2018 30 min
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.
S01E09 Research Problems, Reef Problems, Punitive Problems
June 8, 2018 30 min
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.
Wyatt considers the lack of funding for America's teachers, finds a new angle on the circle of life, and concludes his season-long examination of policing with one community's unique approach.