United Shades of America - Season 5
1 - Where Do We Even Start With White Supremacy?
Air Date: July 19, 2020
White supremacy in America, explained How our new war collided with an old fight -- and put Black Americans on the frontlines. We're living in a perfect storm for extremist recruitment. Five questions on America's racial reckoning. The one word that Tree of Life's rabbi refuses to say.
2 - All-American Family Farms
Air Date: July 26, 2020
W. Kamau Bell heads to Oklahoma to explore how politics and economic disparity are impacting families and independent farmers.
3 - Going to Public School
Air Date: August 2, 2020
A look into the public education system of two contrasting school districts in Cleveland, Ohio.
4 - The Gig Economy
Air Date: August 9, 2020
Across the United States, the fastest-growing category of new jobs is gig work, spurred on by tech companies and their never-ending stream of apps; low and uncertain incomes have replaced benefits.
5 - The Time for Reparations
Air Date: August 16, 2020
W. Kamau Bell heads to New Orleans to explore the topic of reparations.
6 - Venezuelans in Florida
Air Date: August 23, 2020
W. Kamau Bell heads to South Florida, home of the largest number of Venezuelans in the United States, to understand the crisis that led them to seek asylum.
7 - The Homeless Crisis in LA
Air Date: August 30, 2020
W. Kamau Bell visits Los Angeles to explore the homelessness crisis.
8 - Iranian-Americans in New York
Air Date: August 30, 2020
W. Kamau Bell visits New York City to meet with Iranian immigrants to learn about their American experience.