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Now, from Washington politics to one of Hollywood's greatest disappearing acts. Dave Chappelle rose from obscure comedy stand up and small movie roles to heading his own hugely successful show on Comedy Central.
now from washington politics. to one of hollywood's greatest. disappearing acts dave chappelle rose from obscure comedy stand up and small movie roles to. heading his own hugely. successful show on comedy
Now from Washington politics to one of Hollywood's greatest disappearing acts Dave Chappelle rose from obscure comedy stand up and small movie roles to heading his own, hugely successful show on Comedy
now, from washington politics to one of hollywood's greatest disappearing acts. dave chappelle rose from obscure comedy stand up and small movie roles to heading his own hugely successful show on comedy central.
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Exactly how much money did you earn in your time as a crack cocaine dealer?
exactly how much money did. you earn in your time as a crack cocaine
Exactly how much money did you earn, in your time as a crack, cocaine
exactly how much money did you earn in your time as a crack cocaine dealer?
(As Cocaine Dealer) Well, I said there are so many Amendments in the Constitution, I can only choose one. I plead the fifth; one, two, three, four, fifth.
(as cocaine dealer) well i said there are so many amendments in the constitution i can only choose one i plead, the fifth one two three four
(As Cocaine Dealer) Well I said there are so many Amendments in the Constitution I can only choose one I plead the fifth one two three four
(as cocaine dealer) well, i said there are so many amendments in the constitution, i can only choose one. i plead the fifth; one, two, three, four, fifth.
Chappelle inked a $50 million contract for movie and TV projects. And then the comedian went AWOL. Rumors spread that he buckled under the pressure to create. There were stories he checked himself into a mental hospital somewhere in Africa. Since then, Chappelle has reemerged, but a lot of his fans are still wondering ...
chappelle inked a $50 million contract for movie, and. tv projects and then the comedian went, awol rumors spread that he buckled under the, pressure to create, there were, stories he checked; himself. into a mental hospital somewhere in africa since then, chappelle has reemerged but a lot of, his fans are still wonder...
Chappelle inked a $50 million contract for movie and TV, projects And then the. comedian went AWOL Rumors spread that, he buckled under the pressure to. create. There were stories he checked, himself into, a mental hospital somewhere in Africa Since then Chappelle has, reemerged but a lot of his. fans are still wonderi...
chappelle inked a $50 million contract for movie and tv projects. and then the comedian went awol. rumors spread that he buckled under the pressure to create. there were stories he checked himself into a mental hospital somewhere in africa. since then, chappelle has reemerged, but a lot of his fans are still wondering ...
I'm joined my Kyle Pope. His cover story on Chappelle's disappearance and his return appears in this month's issue of the music magazine Blender. Hi, Kyle, thanks for joining us.
i'm joined my kyle pope his cover, story on chappelle's disappearance and his return appears in this, month's issue of the, music magazine blender hi kyle thanks for joining
I'm. joined my Kyle Pope His cover story on Chappelle's disappearance and his return appears in this month's issue of the music magazine Blender. Hi Kyle thanks for joining
i'm joined my kyle pope. his cover story on chappelle's disappearance and his return appears in this month's issue of the music magazine blender. hi, kyle, thanks for joining us.
Thanks for having me.
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So, let's talk a little bit about what happened. Where did Chappelle come from? What pinnacle did he reach? And why did he freak out?
so. let's talk a little bit about what happened where. did chappelle come from? what, pinnacle did he reach? and why did, he freak
So let's talk a little bit about what happened Where did Chappelle come from? What pinnacle did he reach? And why did he freak
so, let's talk a little bit about what happened. where did chappelle come from? what pinnacle did he reach? and why did he freak out?
He's been on the scene for a long time. Dave Chappelle has been doing stand-up comedy since he was, I think, 13 actually. And it was really through his Comedy Central show that he really caught fire, and when he caught fire he caught fire almost immediately. So he was a huge star. At the peak of his powers, you could a...
he's been on the scene for a long, time dave chappelle has been doing stand-up comedy since he was i think 13 actually and it was really through his comedy central show that he really caught fire and when he caught fire he caught fire almost immediately so; he was a huge star at the peak of his, powers you, could argue...
He's been on the scene for a long time Dave Chappelle has been doing stand-up comedy, since he was I think, 13 actually. And it was really through his Comedy Central show that he really caught fire and when he caught fire he caught fire almost immediately So he was a huge star At the peak of his powers you could argue ...
he's been on the scene for a long time. dave chappelle has been doing stand-up comedy since he was, i think, 13 actually. and it was really through his comedy central show that he really caught fire, and when he caught fire he caught fire almost immediately. so he was a huge star. at the peak of his powers, you could a...
Your story is one that you had to do without his participation, because he turned you down. He hasn't responded…
your story is one that, you had to do without his. participation because he turned you down he hasn't
Your story, is one that you had, to do without his, participation because he turned you down He hasn't
your story is one that you had to do without his participation, because he turned you down. he hasn't responded…
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He hasn't responded to us. I guess Oprah is one of the lucky few. Let's go through more of the specifics. He left the show in April of 2005. What did he do directly after that and lead us up to the present?
he hasn't, responded to us i guess oprah is, one of the lucky few let's go through more of the specifics he left the show in april of 2005. what did he do, directly after that and lead us up to the
He hasn't responded to us I guess Oprah is one of the lucky few Let's go through more of the specifics He left. the show. in April of 2005. What did he do directly after that and lead us up to the
he hasn't responded to us. i guess oprah is one of the lucky few. let's go through more of the specifics. he left the show in april of 2005. what did he do directly after that and lead us up to the present?
There was an episode at the end of the previous year that was really the turning point here, in which he was doing a skit--he was playing a sort of pixie character in blackface; and the idea was that this character sits on people's shoulders and forces them to do sort of stereotypical things. And on the set there was s...
there was an episode at the end of the previous year that was really the turning point here in which he. was doing a skit--he was playing a sort of pixie character. in blackface and the idea was that this character sits on people's shoulders and forces them to do sort of stereotypical. things and on the set there was s...
There was an episode at the. end of the previous year. that was really the turning point here in which he was doing a skit--he was playing a sort of pixie character in blackface and the idea was that this character sits on people's shoulders and forces them to do sort of. stereotypical things And on the; set there was ...
there was an episode at the end of the previous year that was really the turning point here, in which he was doing a skit--he was playing a sort of pixie character in blackface; and the idea was that this character sits on people's shoulders and forces them to do sort of stereotypical things. and on the set there was s...
So that happened in December and he just needed to get away. He went to Africa. He's a Muslim, and he wanted to go to Mecca, actually, but couldn't get a visa. And then he very quickly, actually, came back to the states, I think it was like June, and started doing some stand-ups unannounced, which he's been doing, you ...
so that happened in december and he just needed to get away he went to africa; he's a muslim and he wanted to go to mecca actually but couldn't get a visa and then he very quickly actually came back to the states i think it. was like june and started, doing some stand-ups unannounced which he's been doing. you. know, s...
So that happened in December and. he just needed to get away He went to Africa He's a Muslim and he, wanted to go to Mecca. actually but couldn't get a visa And then he very quickly actually came back to the states I think it was like June and started doing, some stand-ups unannounced which he's been doing you know sin...
so that happened in december and he just needed to get away. he went to africa. he's a muslim, and he wanted to go to mecca, actually, but couldn't get a visa. and then he very quickly, actually, came back to the states, i think it was like june, and started doing some stand-ups unannounced, which he's been doing, you ...
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It is hypocritical of the Russian leadership to call for an end to violence in the creation of humanitarian corridors, when at the same time armed, irregular forces are entering Ukraine from Russia. Weapons are being bought illegally from Russia into Ukraine. Russian-backed separatists are attacking new targets and hol...
it is hypocritical of the. russian leadership to call for an end to violence in the creation of humanitarian corridors when at; the same time armed irregular. forces are entering. ukraine from. russia weapons are being bought illegally from russia into ukraine russian-backed separatists are attacking new. targets and; ...
It is hypocritical of the Russian leadership to call; for an end to violence in the creation of humanitarian corridors when at, the same time armed irregular forces. are entering Ukraine from Russia Weapons are being bought illegally from Russia into, Ukraine Russian-backed separatists are attacking new, targets and ho...
it is hypocritical of the russian leadership to call for an end to violence in the creation of humanitarian corridors, when at the same time armed, irregular forces are entering ukraine from russia. weapons are being bought illegally from russia into ukraine. russian-backed separatists are attacking new targets and hol...
None of that critique seems to bother Ambassador Churkin, who often complains about U.S. double standards.
none of that critique, seems to bother ambassador churkin who often complains, about u.s double;
None of that critique seems to bother Ambassador Churkin who often complains about U.S double
none of that critique seems to bother ambassador churkin, who often complains about u.s. double standards.
Some members of the council seem to believe that the situation there can be settled by force, in fact, encourage Kiev to continue their punitive operation in eastern parts of Ukraine. We believe it's a grave mistake.
some members of, the council seem to believe. that the situation there. can be settled by force in fact encourage kiev, to continue their punitive operation in eastern parts of ukraine we believe it's a grave
Some members of the council seem to believe that the situation there can be settled, by, force in fact encourage Kiev. to continue their punitive operation in eastern parts of Ukraine We believe it's a grave,
some members of the council seem to believe that the situation there can be settled by force, in fact, encourage kiev to continue their punitive operation in eastern parts of ukraine. we believe it's a grave mistake.
Russia's words wouldn't ring so hollow if not for its position on Syria says Philippe Bolopion, who tracks the United Nations for Human Rights Watch. He says, at the moment, it's hard to take Russia seriously.
russia's words wouldn't ring so hollow if not for its position on syria says philippe bolopion who tracks the, united nations for human rights watch he says at the, moment it's, hard to take russia
Russia's words wouldn't ring, so hollow if not for its position on, Syria says Philippe Bolopion who tracks the United Nations for. Human. Rights, Watch He says, at the moment it's, hard, to take Russia
russia's words wouldn't ring so hollow if not for its position on syria says philippe bolopion, who tracks the united nations for human rights watch. he says, at the moment, it's hard to take russia seriously.
There is certainly a lot of political theater around the Ukraine in the Security Council right now. What we, as the human rights organization, are focused most on are the massive human rights violations that are happening in Syria and which are left unaddressed because Russia has chosen to block any Security Council ac...
there is certainly a lot of political theater around the. ukraine in the security council right now, what we as the human rights organization are focused most on are the massive human rights, violations that are happening in syria and which, are, left unaddressed because russia has chosen. to block any security council...
There is certainly a lot of political theater around the, Ukraine in the. Security Council right now What we, as the human rights organization are focused most on are the massive human rights violations, that are happening in. Syria and which are left unaddressed because Russia has chosen to block any Security Council ...
there is certainly a lot of political theater around the ukraine in the security council right now. what we, as the human rights organization, are focused most on are the massive human rights violations that are happening in syria and which are left unaddressed because russia has chosen to block any security council ac...
Toward the end of the Sochi Olympics, Russia did vote for one resolution calling for more humanitarian access in Syria. But U.N. officials say that has not been effective. And some council members want a follow up with a stronger resolution that has some teeth. Bolopion isn't sounding optimistic.
toward; the end of the sochi olympics russia did vote for one resolution calling for more humanitarian access, in syria but u.n officials say that has not been effective. and some council members want a follow up with a stronger resolution that has some teeth bolopion isn't sounding
Toward the end of the Sochi Olympics Russia did vote for one resolution calling for more humanitarian access in; Syria But U.N officials, say, that has not been effective And some council members want a follow up with, a stronger resolution that has some teeth Bolopion isn't sounding
toward the end of the sochi olympics, russia did vote for one resolution calling for more humanitarian access in syria. but u.n. officials say that has not been effective. and some council members want a follow up with a stronger resolution that has some teeth. bolopion isn't sounding optimistic.
Russia is very reluctant to do anything in the Security Council that will be seen as putting pressure on the Syrian government, which is most to blame for the lack of humanitarian access in Syria.
russia is very reluctant, to do, anything in the security council that will be seen as putting; pressure on the syrian government which is most to blame for the, lack of humanitarian access in
Russia is very reluctant to do anything in. the, Security Council, that will be, seen as putting pressure; on the Syrian government which is most to blame for the lack of, humanitarian access in
russia is very reluctant to do anything in the security council that will be seen as putting pressure on the syrian government, which is most to blame for the lack of humanitarian access in syria.
Ambassador Churkin has already said he won't agree to a legally binding resolution that would force Syria to open up border crossings to aid convoys. Syria sees that as a violation of its sovereignty and Russia agrees. Asked at his news conference whether it's hypocritical that Russia doesn't support Ukraine's sovereig...
ambassador churkin has already said he; won't agree to a legally. binding resolution that would force syria to open up border crossings to aid convoys syria sees that as a violation of its sovereignty and russia agrees asked, at his news conference whether it's hypocritical. that russia doesn't support ukraine's sovere...
Ambassador Churkin has already said he won't agree to a legally binding resolution that would force Syria, to open. up border, crossings to aid convoys Syria, sees that as a. violation of its sovereignty and Russia agrees Asked at. his news conference whether it's hypocritical that Russia doesn't support Ukraine's sove...
ambassador churkin has already said he won't agree to a legally binding resolution that would force syria to open up border crossings to aid convoys. syria sees that as a violation of its sovereignty and russia agrees. asked at his news conference whether it's hypocritical that russia doesn't support ukraine's sovereig...
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When President Obama begins a bus tour through Iowa today, he'll be campaigning not only against the policies of Mitt Romney, but also of Paul Ryan, Romney's new running mate. Paul Ryan will also be in Iowa today, though chances are he won't come face to face with the president.
when. president obama, begins a bus tour through iowa, today he'll be campaigning not only against the policies of mitt romney but also of paul ryan; romney's new running mate paul ryan; will also, be in iowa today though chances are he won't come face to face with the
When President Obama begins a bus, tour through Iowa today he'll be campaigning not only against the policies of Mitt Romney but also of Paul Ryan Romney's new running mate Paul Ryan will also be in Iowa today though chances are he won't come face to face with the
when president obama begins a bus tour through iowa today, he'll be campaigning not only against the policies of mitt romney, but also of paul ryan, romney's new running mate. paul ryan will also be in iowa today, though chances are he won't come face to face with the president.
But as NPR's Scott Horsley reports, their economic platforms will be going head to head.
but as npr's scott horsley reports. their economic platforms will be going. head to
But as NPR's Scott Horsley reports their economic platforms will be, going head to,
but as npr's scott horsley reports, their economic platforms will be going head to head.
President Obama has effectively been campaigning against Paul Ryan and the other Republicans in Congress for the last two years. That will only ratchet up now that the Wisconsin lawmaker is officially on the GOP ticket.
president obama has effectively been campaigning against. paul ryan and the other. republicans in congress for the last two years that, will only ratchet up now that the wisconsin lawmaker is officially. on the. gop
President Obama has effectively been campaigning against Paul Ryan and the other Republicans in Congress for the, last two, years That will only ratchet up, now that. the; Wisconsin lawmaker is officially on the GOP
president obama has effectively been campaigning against paul ryan and the other republicans in congress for the last two years. that will only ratchet up now that the wisconsin lawmaker is officially on the gop ticket.
At a campaign fundraiser in Chicago yesterday, Mr. Obama congratulated Ryan and welcomed him to White House race.
at. a campaign fundraiser, in chicago yesterday mr obama congratulated ryan and welcomed him to white house
At a campaign fundraiser; in Chicago yesterday Mr Obama congratulated Ryan, and welcomed him to White House
at a campaign fundraiser in chicago yesterday, mr. obama congratulated ryan and welcomed him to white house race.
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That disagreement goes back a long way, though it wasn't always so heated. At a GOP House retreat in 2010, Mr. Obama said Ryan's proposal to turn Medicare into a voucher program was an idea that warranted serious discussion.
that disagreement goes back. a long way though it wasn't always so heated, at a gop house retreat in 2010, mr obama said ryan's proposal to turn medicare into a voucher program was an idea that warranted serious
That disagreement goes back a long way though it wasn't. always so heated At, a GOP House retreat in 2010, Mr Obama said Ryan's proposal to, turn Medicare into a voucher program was an idea that, warranted serious
that disagreement goes back a long way, though it wasn't always so heated. at a gop house retreat in 2010, mr. obama said ryan's proposal to turn medicare into a voucher program was an idea that warranted serious discussion.
Then, as now, he warned the plan might just shift health care costs onto the backs of seniors. But he also lamented a slash-and-burn political culture in which each party tries to win votes by scaring seniors, for example, about the other side's proposals.
then as now he warned the plan might just shift health care costs onto the backs of. seniors, but he also lamented; a, slash-and-burn political culture in, which each. party tries to win votes by scaring seniors for. example about the other side's
Then as now he warned the plan might just shift health care costs onto the backs of, seniors But he also lamented. a, slash-and-burn political culture in. which each party. tries to win votes by scaring seniors. for example about the other side's.
then, as now, he warned the plan might just shift health care costs onto the backs of seniors. but he also lamented a slash-and-burn political culture in which each party tries to win votes by scaring seniors, for example, about the other side's proposals.
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Fifteen months later, in a speech at George Washington University, Mr. Obama took the gloves off. By that time, Republicans had taken control of the House and crafted a budget that included Ryan's Medicare plan, as well as deep cuts in taxes and federal spending. Supporters called the Ryan budget serious and courageous...
fifteen months later in a speech at george washington university mr obama took, the gloves off. by that, time, republicans had taken control of the house and, crafted a budget that included ryan's medicare plan as well as deep cuts in taxes and; federal spending supporters called the ryan budget serious, and courageous...
Fifteen months later in a speech at George Washington University Mr Obama took the gloves off By that time Republicans had taken control of the House and crafted a budget that included Ryan's Medicare plan as well as deep cuts in taxes and, federal spending Supporters called the Ryan budget serious and courageous But. ...
fifteen months later, in a speech at george washington university, mr. obama took the gloves off. by that time, republicans had taken control of the house and crafted a budget that included ryan's medicare plan, as well as deep cuts in taxes and federal spending. supporters called the ryan budget serious and courageous...
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Yesterday, a spokesman tried to distance Romney from the Ryan budget, stressing that economic policy will be set by the man at the top of the ticket, not his running mate. Mr. Obama drew no such distinction in attacking what he called the Republicans' top-down economics.
yesterday a spokesman tried, to, distance romney from the ryan budget stressing. that economic policy will be set by the man at the top of the ticket not his running mate mr obama drew no such distinction in attacking what he called the republicans' top-down
Yesterday a spokesman tried to distance Romney from the Ryan budget stressing that economic policy will be set by the man at the top of, the ticket not his running mate Mr Obama drew no such distinction in attacking what he called the Republicans' top-down
yesterday, a spokesman tried to distance romney from the ryan budget, stressing that economic policy will be set by the man at the top of the ticket, not his running mate. mr. obama drew no such distinction in attacking what he called the republicans' top-down economics.
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Democrats say by choosing one of the ideological leaders among House Republicans as his running mate, Romney has sharpened the battle lines in the November election.
democrats say by choosing one of the ideological leaders among house republicans as his running mate. romney, has sharpened the battle lines in the november
Democrats say, by choosing one. of the ideological leaders. among House Republicans as his running mate Romney has sharpened the battle. lines, in the November,
democrats say by choosing one of the ideological leaders among house republicans as his running mate, romney has sharpened the battle lines in the november election.
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That's Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen on CNN. As the ranking Democrat on the House Budget Committee, Van Hollen had an up-close look at Ryan's spending plan, which would not only change Medicare and Medicaid, but would also cut funding for education, research and transportation.
that's maryland congressman chris van hollen on, cnn. as the ranking democrat on. the; house budget, committee van hollen had an. up-close look at ryan's spending plan which would not only change medicare and medicaid but would, also cut funding for education research and
That's Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen on CNN. As the ranking Democrat on. the House Budget Committee Van Hollen. had an up-close look at. Ryan's spending. plan which would not only change Medicare and Medicaid, but would also cut funding for education research and;
that's maryland congressman chris van hollen on cnn. as the ranking democrat on the house budget committee, van hollen had an up-close look at ryan's spending plan, which would not only change medicare and medicaid, but would also cut funding for education, research and transportation.
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Even with those spending cuts, Ryan's budget would not be balanced for decades, because it doesn't include any new tax revenue. Ryan also voted against the tax increases proposed by the Simpson-Bowles Deficit Commission, which he was a member of.
even with those spending cuts ryan's budget would not be balanced for decades because it doesn't include any new tax revenue ryan also voted against the tax increases. proposed by the simpson-bowles deficit commission which he was a member
Even with those spending cuts, Ryan's budget would not be balanced for decades because it doesn't, include any new tax revenue Ryan also voted. against the tax increases proposed by. the Simpson-Bowles Deficit Commission which he was a member
even with those spending cuts, ryan's budget would not be balanced for decades, because it doesn't include any new tax revenue. ryan also voted against the tax increases proposed by the simpson-bowles deficit commission, which he was a member of.
On NBC's "Meet the Press," the Obama campaign's political advisor, David Axelrod, challenged Ryan's reputation as a deficit hawk.
on nbc's "meet the press" the obama campaign's political advisor david axelrod challenged ryan's reputation as a deficit
On. NBC's "Meet, the Press" the Obama campaign's political advisor David Axelrod challenged Ryan's reputation as a, deficit
on nbc's "meet the press," the obama campaign's political advisor, david axelrod, challenged ryan's reputation as a deficit hawk.
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Mr. Obama seems to have set aside any reservations about slash-and-burn politics. Beneath the smoke and scorched earth, though, there's now a serious debate underway about the proper size and scope of the federal government.
mr obama seems to have set aside any, reservations about slash-and-burn politics beneath the smoke and scorched earth though there's now a serious debate underway about the. proper. size and scope of the federal
Mr Obama seems, to have set aside any reservations about slash-and-burn politics Beneath the smoke and scorched earth though there's now a serious debate underway about. the proper size and scope of the federal
mr. obama seems to have set aside any reservations about slash-and-burn politics. beneath the smoke and scorched earth, though, there's now a serious debate underway about the proper size and scope of the federal government.
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It may be a good time for automakers, but it's the worst of times for Detroit. It recently became the largest city in U.S. history to file for bankruptcy. And to make matters worse, Washington has shown zero interest in helping the Motor City reverse its fortunes. The White House has been quiet on the matter, and Senat...
it may be a good, time, for automakers but it's the worst of times for, detroit it recently became, the largest city in u.s history to file for bankruptcy and to make matters worse washington has shown zero interest in helping. the motor city reverse its fortunes the white house has been quiet on the; matter. and senat...
It may. be a good time for automakers but it's the worst. of times for Detroit It recently became. the, largest city in U.S, history to file for bankruptcy And to make matters worse Washington has; shown zero interest in helping the Motor, City reverse its fortunes The White House has been quiet on the matter and Senat...
it may be a good time for automakers, but it's the worst of times for detroit. it recently became the largest city in u.s. history to file for bankruptcy. and to make matters worse, washington has shown zero interest in helping the motor city reverse its fortunes. the white house has been quiet on the matter, and senat...
Why the cold shoulder for Detroit? As Michigan Radio's Sarah Cwiek reports, this lack of love is not new - and it's complicated.
why the. cold shoulder for detroit? as michigan radio's sarah. cwiek reports this lack of. love is, not new, - and it's.
Why the cold shoulder for Detroit? As Michigan Radio's Sarah Cwiek reports this lack of love is not new - and it's
why the cold shoulder for detroit? as michigan radio's sarah cwiek reports, this lack of love is not new - and it's complicated.
Yeah. And the reason he was so successful is because he tackles race very directly and very honestly, and audiences, both black and white audiences, respond to it. And to me, it is sort of the ultimate--in a sense it's the ultimate justice for his work, but this was the issue that sort of threw the whole thing into tur...
yeah and the reason he was so successful is because he tackles race very directly and very honestly and audiences both black and white audiences respond to it and to me. it is, sort of the ultimate--in a sense, it's the ultimate justice for his work but this was the issue that sort of threw the whole thing into
Yeah And the reason he was. so successful is because he tackles, race very directly and very honestly; and audiences both black and white audiences respond to it And to me it is sort of the. ultimate--in a, sense it's the ultimate justice for his work but; this was the issue that sort, of threw the whole thing, into
yeah. and the reason he was so successful is because he tackles race very directly and very honestly, and audiences, both black and white audiences, respond to it. and to me, it is sort of the ultimate--in a sense it's the ultimate justice for his work, but this was the issue that sort of threw the whole thing into tur...
Are there mutterings that, you know, if you don't get back on the set soon, we are going to drag your but in court?
are there mutterings that you know if you don't, get back on the set soon we are, going to drag your but in
Are, there mutterings that you know if you, don't get back on the set soon we are going to drag, your but in
are there mutterings that, you know, if you don't get back on the set soon, we are going to drag your but in court?
He's cut a bunch of the skits already for the new series. What he hasn't done is the interstitial--when he introduces the pieces in a kind of a little bit of a stand-up routine. Comedy Central is trying to figure out if he doesn't do that, how are they going to stitch these skits together.
he's cut a, bunch of the skits already for the new series what he hasn't done, is the interstitial--when he. introduces the pieces in a kind of a. little bit of a stand-up routine comedy central is trying to figure out if he doesn't do that how are they going to stitch these skits
He's cut a bunch, of the skits already for the new, series What he hasn't done is. the interstitial--when he introduces the, pieces in a kind of a. little bit of a stand-up routine. Comedy Central is trying to figure out if he doesn't do; that. how are they going to stitch these skits
he's cut a bunch of the skits already for the new series. what he hasn't done is the interstitial--when he introduces the pieces in a kind of a little bit of a stand-up routine. comedy central is trying to figure out if he doesn't do that, how are they going to stitch these skits together.
And didn't he threaten to walk away for good if they did the piecemeal job? So it's kind of like Comedy Central is damned if they do and damned if they don't.
and didn't he threaten to. walk away for good if they did the piecemeal job? so it's kind of like comedy central is damned if they, do and damned if they
And didn't he threaten to walk away for good if they did the piecemeal job? So it's kind of like Comedy Central, is damned if they, do and damned; if they
and didn't he threaten to walk away for good if they did the piecemeal job? so it's kind of like comedy central is damned if they do and damned if they don't.
Yeah, they're in a real fix here, because on the one hand, the last season it was their best rated show. So, it really isn't in their interest to be really, really aggressive about this. What they want to do is define a sort of happy medium to say, do you want your own staff? Do you want more say over the content? That...
yeah they're in a real fix here because on the one. hand, the last season it was their best, rated show so it, really isn't in their interest to be really really aggressive about this what they want to do is. define a sort of happy medium to say do you want your own staff? do you want more, say over the content? that s...
Yeah they're in a real, fix here. because on, the one hand. the last season it was. their best rated show So it really isn't in their interest to be really really aggressive about this What they want to do is. define a sort of happy medium to say do you want your own staff? Do you want, more say over the content? That ...
yeah, they're in a real fix here, because on the one hand, the last season it was their best rated show. so, it really isn't in their interest to be really, really aggressive about this. what they want to do is define a sort of happy medium to say, do you want your own staff? do you want more say over the content? that...
What about Dave Chappelle's Block Party. That's a movie that he did in collaboration with Michel Gondry, who was the French music video director and the guy who created the fabulous images in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. What does that film represent for Chappelle? It went into motion before he left the show?
what about dave chappelle's block party that's a movie that he did in collaboration with michel gondry who was the french music video director and the guy who created the fabulous images in eternal, sunshine of the spotless mind what does. that film represent. for chappelle? it went. into motion before he left, the
What about Dave Chappelle's Block Party That's a movie that he did in collaboration with Michel Gondry who was the French music video director and the guy, who created the fabulous images in Eternal Sunshine, of the Spotless Mind What does that film represent for Chappelle? It went into motion before he left the
what about dave chappelle's block party. that's a movie that he did in collaboration with michel gondry, who was the french music video director and the guy who created the fabulous images in eternal sunshine of the spotless mind. what does that film represent for chappelle? it went into motion before he left the show?
What's clear from the movie is that he was pondering a lot of these issues about who am I as an African Artist; how do I fit in with the whole Hollywood machinery? And what he did is he intentionally surrounded himself with people in that movie who had reached the point that he had reached, and the best example is Laur...
what's clear from the movie is that, he was pondering a lot, of these issues about who am i as an african artist. how do i fit in with the, whole hollywood machinery? and what he did is he intentionally surrounded himself. with people in that movie who had reached the point that he had. reached and the. best example is...
What's clear from the movie is that he was pondering a lot of these issues about who am I as. an African Artist how do I fit in. with the. whole Hollywood machinery? And what he did, is. he intentionally surrounded himself with people in that movie who had reached. the point that he had reached and the best example is ...
what's clear from the movie is that he was pondering a lot of these issues about who am i as an african artist; how do i fit in with the whole hollywood machinery? and what he did is he intentionally surrounded himself with people in that movie who had reached the point that he had reached, and the best example is laur...
And what price do you think he's going to pay if you are caught in a situation where the very profession that calls you or brings you joy has soured for you and you decide that you have to make a break like this? What cost will he incur?
and what price do you think he's going to pay; if you are caught in, a situation where the very profession that calls you or, brings you joy has soured for you and you decide that you have to make a break like this? what cost will he
And, what. price do you think he's going to pay if you, are caught in a situation. where the very profession that calls you or brings you joy has soured for you and you decide that you have to make, a break like this? What cost will. he
and what price do you think he's going to pay if you are caught in a situation where the very profession that calls you or brings you joy has soured for you and you decide that you have to make a break like this? what cost will he incur?
To me the question is, what do the fans think? Do the fans think that he did a gutsy thing, or do the fans think that he burned them? And I think if he plays it right, he can come back, and especially if he comes back with sort of--not a mea culpa, but explain and say, look, I know it looked weird, but here's why I did...
to me the question is what do the, fans think? do the fans think that he did a gutsy thing or. do the fans think that he, burned them? and i think if he plays it right he can come back and especially if he comes back with sort of--not a mea culpa. but, explain and say look i know it looked. weird but here's why i, did ...
To me, the question is what do the fans think? Do the fans think that he did a gutsy, thing or, do the. fans. think that he burned them? And I think if, he plays it right he can come back and especially if he comes back with sort of--not a mea culpa but explain and say look. I know it looked weird, but here's why I. di...
to me the question is, what do the fans think? do the fans think that he did a gutsy thing, or do the fans think that he burned them? and i think if he plays it right, he can come back, and especially if he comes back with sort of--not a mea culpa, but explain and say, look, i know it looked weird, but here's why i did...
And Chappelle, if you're listening to this, call us; call us right here, NPR West, Los Angeles. When you come from Ohio, just stop by. We'll have a bowl of cereal; we'll talk.
and chappelle if you're listening to this call us call us right here npr west los angeles when you, come from ohio just stop by we'll, have a bowl of cereal we'll
And Chappelle if you're listening to, this call us call us right here NPR West, Los Angeles When you come from Ohio just stop by We'll have a bowl of cereal we'll
and chappelle, if you're listening to this, call us; call us right here, npr west, los angeles. when you come from ohio, just stop by. we'll have a bowl of cereal; we'll talk.
Kyle Pope is a freelance writer based in New York. His cover story is titled, The Return of Dave Chappelle. It's in this month's Blender magazine. Thanks for joining me, Kyle.
kyle pope is a. freelance writer based in new york his cover story is titled the return of dave chappelle it's in this month's blender magazine, thanks for joining me
Kyle Pope is a freelance writer based in New York His cover story is titled The Return of Dave Chappelle It's in this month's Blender magazine Thanks for joining me
kyle pope is a freelance writer based in new york. his cover story is titled, the return of dave chappelle. it's in this month's blender magazine. thanks for joining me, kyle.
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That was NPR's Farai Chideya That's our program for today Thanks for. joining us To listen to this show visit NPR.org NEWS AND NOTES was created by NPR News and, the African-American Public Radio
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From the studios of NPR West, this is DAY TO DAY. I'm Luke Burbank.
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From the studios of NPR West this is DAY, TO DAY I'm, Luke
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And I'm Madeleine Brand.
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Coming up, the real story of an award-winning photo that wasn't what it appeared to be.
coming up the real story; of an award-winning photo that wasn't what it appeared to,
Coming up the real story of an award-winning photo that wasn't what it appeared to
coming up, the real story of an award-winning photo that wasn't what it appeared to be.
But first, yesterday's violent weather across the Midwest and Southeast has claimed at least 20 lives, with that number expected to climb today. Eight of those deaths came in the town of Enterprise, Alabama where a tornado tore the roof of part of the town's high school, just as school was letting out, that killed eigh...
but first yesterday's violent. weather. across the midwest and southeast has claimed at least 20 lives with that number expected to climb today eight. of those deaths came in, the town of enterprise alabama where, a. tornado tore. the roof of part, of the town's high school just as school was letting out, that killed. ...
But first yesterday's violent weather across the Midwest. and Southeast has claimed at least 20 lives with that number expected to climb today Eight of those. deaths, came in, the town of Enterprise Alabama where, a, tornado tore the, roof of part of the town's high school just as school was letting out that, killed ei...
but first, yesterday's violent weather across the midwest and southeast has claimed at least 20 lives, with that number expected to climb today. eight of those deaths came in the town of enterprise, alabama where a tornado tore the roof of part of the town's high school, just as school was letting out, that killed eigh...
Joining me now from Enterprise is Kristen Taylor. She's a reporter with Alabama Public Radio. She's also a graduate of Enterprise High School back in 2002.
joining me now from enterprise is kristen taylor she's a reporter with alabama public. radio she's also a graduate of enterprise. high school back in
Joining me now from Enterprise, is, Kristen Taylor She's a reporter with Alabama. Public Radio She's also a graduate of, Enterprise High School back in
joining me now from enterprise is kristen taylor. she's a reporter with alabama public radio. she's also a graduate of enterprise high school back in 2002.
Hi, Kristen.
hi
Hi
hi, kristen.
Hi, how are you?
hi how are.
Hi how are.
hi, how are you?
I'm doing all right. How are you doing? You're looking at your high school, which is more or less destroyed. What's the scene there? Describe it for me.
i'm doing, all right how are you doing? you're looking at your high school which is more or less destroyed what's the scene there? describe it, for
I'm. doing all right How. are you doing? You're looking at your high school which is more or less, destroyed What's the scene there? Describe, it for
i'm doing all right. how are you doing? you're looking at your high school, which is more or less destroyed. what's the scene there? describe it for me.
Well, right now, I can see the parking lot and there's cars - on top of cars, I can see the top of the high school where we had brand-new gymnasium built in a couple of years ago, and it's completely - the roof is just completely torn off.
well right. now i can see the parking lot and there's cars - on top of cars i. can; see the top of the high school where we had brand-new, gymnasium built in a couple of years ago, and it's completely - the roof is just completely torn
Well right now I can see the parking lot and there's cars - on top of cars I can see. the top of the high school where we had brand-new gymnasium built in a couple of years ago and it's completely - the roof is. just completely torn
well, right now, i can see the parking lot and there's cars - on top of cars, i can see the top of the high school where we had brand-new gymnasium built in a couple of years ago, and it's completely - the roof is just completely torn off.
I understand that you are standing near a teacher at Enterprise, who was actually in the building yesterday. Could you hand the phone to him for a moment?
i understand that you are standing near a teacher at enterprise who was actually in the building yesterday could you hand the phone to him for a
I understand that you are standing near a teacher at Enterprise; who was actually in the building yesterday Could you hand the phone to him for, a
i understand that you are standing near a teacher at enterprise, who was actually in the building yesterday. could you hand the phone to him for a moment?
Oh, yes, I can.
oh yes i
Oh yes I
oh, yes, i can.
Hello.
hello.
Hi, you're Ben Thompson. You're an art teacher there, I understand.
hi you're ben thompson you're an; art teacher there i
Hi you're Ben Thompson You're an art teacher there I
hi, you're ben thompson. you're an art teacher there, i understand.
Yes. Yes, I am.
yes yes i
Yes Yes I
yes. yes, i am.
And you are in the building yesterday when this tornado came through?
and, you are in the, building, yesterday when this tornado came
And you, are in the building yesterday when this tornado came
and you are in the building yesterday when this tornado came through?
Yes. You know, we were on one of the halls. We weren't on the hall that collapsed but pretty much, you know, the majority of the school was severely damaged, but where we were, we were pretty lucky - the walls did not collapse, and all the kids, they were on our side, were okay.
yes you know we were on one of the halls, we weren't on the hall that collapsed but pretty much you know the majority of, the school was severely damaged but where we were we were pretty; lucky - the walls did not collapse. and all the kids they were on our side were
Yes, You know we were on one of the halls We weren't on the hall, that collapsed but pretty much you know the majority; of the school was, severely damaged but where we were we were pretty lucky. - the walls did not collapse and all the kids they were on our side were
yes. you know, we were on one of the halls. we weren't on the hall that collapsed but pretty much, you know, the majority of the school was severely damaged, but where we were, we were pretty lucky - the walls did not collapse, and all the kids, they were on our side, were okay.
And when you came out of your building and you saw what had happened, I mean, what went through your mind?
and when. you. came out of your building and you saw, what had, happened i mean what went through your
And when you came out of your building. and, you saw what had happened I mean what went, through your
and when you came out of your building and you saw what had happened, i mean, what went through your mind?
Well, I mean it's, you know, it's pretty tough. There's a lot of devastation - you just can't imagine, you know, something like that happening. And, you know, just knowing that there's kids in there hurting and needing help and, you know, you feel helpless sometimes when you're in there just trying to do what you can. ...
well i mean, it's, you know it's pretty tough there's a lot of, devastation - you just can't imagine you know something. like that happening and you know just knowing that there's kids in there hurting and needing help and you know you feel helpless sometimes when you're in there just trying to do what you; can and it'...
Well I mean it's you know it's pretty tough There's a lot of devastation - you just can't imagine you know something like that happening And you know; just knowing that there's kids in there hurting and needing help and you know you, feel helpless sometimes when you're in there just trying, to do what you. can And it's...
well, i mean it's, you know, it's pretty tough. there's a lot of devastation - you just can't imagine, you know, something like that happening. and, you know, just knowing that there's kids in there hurting and needing help and, you know, you feel helpless sometimes when you're in there just trying to do what you can. ...
Did you think it was some kind of a drill when it first happened? I mean, it must've - you must've still not really expected it, I guess.
did you think it was some kind of a drill when; it first happened? i mean it must've - you must've still not really expected it i
Did you think it was, some, kind of a drill when it first happened? I; mean it must've - you must've still not really expected it; I
did you think it was some kind of a drill when it first happened? i mean, it must've - you must've still not really expected it, i guess.
What is the difference for you between singing soul, where you actually want people to, to hear the red clay in your background, and singing jazz, where I imagine the phrasing is entirely different? And while we talk about this, I wonder if we can actually listen to one of the tracks. You choose. You tell us which one ...
what is, the difference for you between singing soul where you actually want people to to hear the, red clay in your background and singing jazz where i imagine the phrasing is entirely different? and while we talk about this i wonder if, we can actually listen. to one of the tracks you choose you tell us which one and...
What is the difference for you between singing soul where you actually want people to to hear the red clay in your background and singing jazz, where I imagine the phrasing is entirely, different? And while we talk about this I wonder. if, we can actually listen to one of the, tracks You choose You tell us which one an...
what is the difference for you between singing soul, where you actually want people to, to hear the red clay in your background, and singing jazz, where i imagine the phrasing is entirely different? and while we talk about this, i wonder if we can actually listen to one of the tracks. you choose. you tell us which one ...
Oh. I love them all. So just put the needle down and go for it.
oh i love them all, so just put the needle down and go for
Oh I love them all So just put; the needle down and go for
oh. i love them all. so just put the needle down and go for it.
Well, lets put it on random play. Let's see what comes up.
well lets, put it on random play let's see what comes
Well lets. put it on random play Let's see what comes
well, lets put it on random play. let's see what comes up.
(SOUNDBITE OF SONG)
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(soundbite of song)
Okay.
okay.
And this is a Duke Ellington song.
and this is a duke ellington
And this is a Duke Ellington
and this is a duke ellington song.
Yeah.
yeah.
That's steeped in cool.
that's steeped, in
That's steeped in
that's steeped in cool.
Yes. You know, so it's so laid back. There are notes that you call your power notes. I didn't feel like I had to go for the power notes all the time. You know, I could lay back.
yes you know so, it's. so laid, back there are notes that you, call your power notes i didn't feel. like i had to go for the power; notes all the. time; you know i could lay
Yes You know so it's so laid back There are notes that you call your power notes I didn't feel like I had to go for the, power notes all the time You know I could lay
yes. you know, so it's so laid back. there are notes that you call your power notes. i didn't feel like i had to go for the power notes all the time. you know, i could lay back.
(SOUNDBITE OF SONG)
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(SOUNDBITE OF,
(soundbite of song)
(Singing) Some kids make cloud my memory (unintelligible). But please do nothing till you hear it from me. And you never, never will.
(singing) some kids make cloud my memory (unintelligible). but please do nothing till you hear it from me. and you never never
(Singing) Some kids make cloud my memory (unintelligible). But. please do nothing till you, hear it, from me And you never never
(singing) some kids make cloud my memory (unintelligible). but please do nothing till you hear it from me. and you never, never will.
Not the one person to whom you pay tribute on this CD that you never met was Billie Holiday. And you've said that your rendering of God Bless the Child is a special tribute on the CD. Is that why, because you actually never met her?
not. the one person to, whom you pay tribute on this cd that you never met was, billie holiday and you've said that your rendering. of god bless the child, is, a, special tribute on the cd is that, why because you actually never met
Not the one person to whom you pay, tribute on this CD that you never met was Billie Holiday And you've said that your rendering of God Bless, the Child is a special tribute on the CD Is that, why because you actually. never met
not the one person to whom you pay tribute on this cd that you never met was billie holiday. and you've said that your rendering of god bless the child is a special tribute on the cd. is that why, because you actually never met her?
Yeah. She was one of those artists that when she was singing, you feel her pain. You know her story. But if she was not the artist that she is, was and became, you wouldn't feel that. That's what music is supposed to do. It's supposed to make you feel the story, the artist and wherever you want to go.
yeah she was one of those. artists that when she was singing you feel her pain you know her story but if she was not the artist that she is was and became you wouldn't feel; that that's, what music is supposed to do it's supposed. to make you feel the story the artist and wherever you want to
Yeah She was one of those artists that when she was, singing you feel her pain You. know her. story But if she was not the artist that she is, was and became you wouldn't, feel that That's what music is supposed. to do. It's supposed to make you feel the story the artist, and wherever you want to
yeah. she was one of those artists that when she was singing, you feel her pain. you know her story. but if she was not the artist that she is, was and became, you wouldn't feel that. that's what music is supposed to do. it's supposed to make you feel the story, the artist and wherever you want to go.
(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "GOD BLESS THE CHILD")
(soundbite of song "god bless the
(SOUNDBITE OF SONG "GOD BLESS THE
(soundbite of song, "god bless the child")
(Singing) Rich relations did. A crust of bread and such. You can help yourself, but don't take too much. Don't take it. Your momma may have. Oh, your daddy may have. But God bless the child that's got is own, that's got his own, yeah.
(singing) rich relations did a crust, of bread and such you can help yourself but don't take too much don't take it your momma may have oh your daddy may have but god bless the child that's got is own that's got his own
(Singing) Rich relations did A crust of bread and such You can help yourself but don't take too much Don't take it, Your momma may have Oh your daddy may have But God bless the child that's got is own that's got his, own
(singing) rich relations did. a crust of bread and such. you can help yourself, but don't take too much. don't take it. your momma may have. oh, your daddy may have. but god bless the child that's got is own, that's got his own, yeah.
You know, but what I hear you sing God Bless the Child, that child doesn't seem so, quite so lonely.
you know but what, i hear you sing god bless the child that child doesn't seem. so, quite so
You know but what I hear you sing God Bless the, Child that child doesn't seem so quite so
you know, but what i hear you sing god bless the child, that child doesn't seem so, quite so lonely.
Yeah, I know. I know, but the point is still there, because it's the way that the world still is, you know. Them that's got shall get. You're mama may have. You got to get it for yourself, you know. They may have a house that you've lived in as you were growing up, but eventually you have to move out and get your own. ...
yeah i know i know but the; point; is still there because it's the way that the world. still is you, know them that's got shall get you're mama may have you. got to get it for yourself you know they may have a house that you've lived in as you were growing up but eventually you have to move out, and get your own and it...
Yeah I know I know but the point is still there because, it's the way that the world still is you know Them, that's got, shall get You're mama may have You got to. get; it for yourself you know They may have a house that you've lived, in, as you were growing up but eventually you. have, to move out and get your own And...
yeah, i know. i know, but the point is still there, because it's the way that the world still is, you know. them that's got shall get. you're mama may have. you got to get it for yourself, you know. they may have a house that you've lived in as you were growing up, but eventually you have to move out and get your own. ...