Wyatt Cenac's Problem Areas
Questionable solutions to unquestionable problems.
Questionable solutions to unquestionable problems.
series not in production
Canceled
Comedy
Documentary
Talk
Seasons | 2
Episodes | 20
avg.Runtime | 30 min
First EP | 2018-04-13
Last EP | 2019-06-07
Overview
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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.
Created by
Produced by
Avalon Television
Sixteen String Jack Productions
Amalgamated Bear
Season List
season 1 || Season 1
Relesed on | 2018-04-13
1
Space problems, Sh*t problems, Minnesota problems
2018-04-13
Wyatt explores space, alternative fuel and travels to Minnesota to learn about what's wrong with policing.
2
NRA problems, chicken bone problems, Birmingham problems
2018-04-20
Wyatt explores NRA propaganda at the movies, dogs eating chicken bones, and travels to Birmingham to learn about police apologies.
3
Energy Problems, Millennial Problems, Community Policing Problems
2018-04-27
Wyatt tries to make coal miners go solar, move millennials into battleships and understand community policing.
4
Food Problems, Rain Problems, Skid Row Problems
2018-05-04
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 the police presence in the area.
5
Bank Problems, Mosquito Problems, Mental Health Problems
2018-05-11
Wyatt Cenac talks banking deserts, explores the unintended consequences of combating mosquitoes, and examines the intersection of America's mental health crisis and policing.
6
Automation Problems, Beauty Problems, Gun Problems
2018-05-18
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.
7
Student Problems, Sidewalk Problems, Misconduct Problems
2018-05-25
Wyatt Cenac talks about America's student loan crisis, tries to streamline sidewalk traffic, and examines the unsettling intersection of police and sexual misconduct.
8
Tech Waste Problems, Adhesive Problems, Drug Problems
2018-06-01
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.
9
Research Problems, Reef Problems, Punitive Problems
2018-06-08
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.
10
Teacher Problems, Burial Problems, Collaborative Problems
2018-06-15
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.
CREW
John Oliver
Executive Producer
Production
Ezra Edelman
Executive Producer
Production
Diane Fitzgerald
Co-Executive Producer
Production
Jon Thoday
Executive Producer
Production
Hallie Haglund
Executive Producer
Production
Wyatt Cenac
Executive Producer
Production
David Martin
Executive Producer
Production
Shuchi Talati
Story Consultant
Writing
“I would rather entertain and hope that people learned something than educate people and hope they were entertained.” – Walt Disney