W. Kamau Bell on 'United Shades of America': "I'm Trying to Make America Win" | Meet Your Nominees

The transcript features an interview with Khamal Bell discussing his Emmy nominations for 'United Shades of America.' He shares insights on the show's themes, including episodes on the KKK and Alt-right, and the role of humor in addressing challenging topics. Bell reflects on cultural identity, the pursuit of coolness, and the importance of community engagement through social media. He also discusses parenting, emphasizing children's open-mindedness. The interview concludes with quickfire questions about his career and experiences.

What does Khamal Bell find amusing about his Emmy nominations?

• He is the only comedian nominated.

• He feels out of place among other nominees.

• He has never attended the Emmys before.

• He is competing against his favorite actor.

Why did Khamal Bell choose to feature the KKK in the first season of United Shades?

• To showcase his personal experiences.

• To highlight the humor in serious issues.

• To start with a controversial topic.

• To avoid political topics.

What is Khamal Bell's approach to handling difficult interviews?

• Avoiding controversial topics.

• Focusing on scripted questions.

• Using humor to ease tension.

• Ignoring the interviewee's opinions.

According to Khamal Bell, which region in the United States has the best sense of humor?

• The South

• New York

• California

• Midwest

What does Khamal Bell believe is a common pursuit among different cultural groups in America?

• Achieving financial success.

• Being perceived as cool.

• Maintaining traditional values.

• Avoiding political discussions.

How does Khamal Bell suggest people should use social media?

• To promote their own views.

• To criticize others.

• To educate themselves.

• To avoid real-life interactions.

What lesson does Khamal Bell emphasize to his children from his experiences on United Shades?

• The value of fame.

• The need for competition.

• The diversity of the world.

• The importance of humor.

What was Khamal Bell's first job that made him feel like he 'made it'?

• Working at Ben & Jerry's.

• Performing stand-up comedy.

• Hosting a late-night talk show.

• Receiving an Emmy nomination.

What unexpected event occurred during the filming of the Muslim episode of United Shades?

• A technical failure with the camera.

• A protest outside the mosque.

• A corrupted video file.

• An impromptu interview with a celebrity.

What does Khamal Bell believe about children's ability to handle complex topics?

• They should be shielded from difficult topics.

• They need constant guidance.

• They are easily confused.

• They are unburdened by preconceived notions.