Wyatt Cenac's Problem Areas

Wyatt Cenac's Problem Areas

Questionable solutions to unquestionable problems.

Canceled First aired 13/Apr/2018 United States English 2 season(s) 20 episode(s)
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.

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Season 2 · Season 2
10 episode(s) · Air date: 05/Apr/2019
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S2E10
Segregation Problems
Air date: 07/Jun/2019 · Time: 23:00 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Season Two Finale. Wyatt examines how infrastructure perpetuates segregation, suggests a solution to class warfare in the sky, and looks at New Jersey's long struggle with school integration.

Summary

Season Two Finale. Wyatt examines how infrastructure perpetuates segregation, suggests a solution to class warfare in the sky, and looks at New Jersey's long struggle with school integration.

S2E9
Immigration Problems
Air date: 31/May/2019 · Time: 23:00 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Wyatt looks at how climate change is affecting immigration patterns, suggests a helpful resource for immigrants, and travels to Austin to explore how a culturally responsive curriculum can foster a compassionate environment.

Summary

Wyatt looks at how climate change is affecting immigration patterns, suggests a helpful resource for immigrants, and travels to Austin to explore how a culturally responsive curriculum can foster a compassionate environment.

S2E8
Higher Education Problems
Air date: 24/May/2019 · Time: 23:00 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Wyatt looks at the complicated relationship between banks and universities, proposes a way to "gamify" real world skills, and investigates why some for-profit colleges target veterans.

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Wyatt looks at the complicated relationship between banks and universities, proposes a way to "gamify" real world skills, and investigates why some for-profit colleges target veterans.

S2E7
Automation Problems
Air date: 17/May/2019 · Time: 23:00 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Wyatt looks at the unintended consequences of standardized testing, considers a high-tech way to streamline fender-benders, and travels to Des Moines to see how Iowans are dealing with automation.

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Wyatt looks at the unintended consequences of standardized testing, considers a high-tech way to streamline fender-benders, and travels to Des Moines to see how Iowans are dealing with automation.

S2E6
Private Sector Problems
Air date: 10/May/2019 · Time: 23:00 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Wyatt considers if we can justify the environmental cost of air travel, looks at a place where bookstores may be able to thrive, and travels to Minneapolis to learn how the city became a leader in healthy school lunches.

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Wyatt considers if we can justify the environmental cost of air travel, looks at a place where bookstores may be able to thrive, and travels to Minneapolis to learn how the city became a leader in healthy school lunches.

S2E5
Inequality Problems
Air date: 03/May/2019 · Time: 23:00 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Wyatt looks at who gets access to good dental care, delivers a pitch investors simply can't turn down, and travels to Seattle to see how a group of parents fought to keep their school from being shut down.

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Wyatt looks at who gets access to good dental care, delivers a pitch investors simply can't turn down, and travels to Seattle to see how a group of parents fought to keep their school from being shut down.

S2E4
Sex Problems
Air date: 26/Apr/2019 · Time: 23:00 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Wyatt explores the consequences of gendered toys, protecting women from their greatest threat, and San Francisco's progressive sex-education program.

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Wyatt explores the consequences of gendered toys, protecting women from their greatest threat, and San Francisco's progressive sex-education program.

S2E3
Mental Health Problems
Air date: 19/Apr/2019 · Time: 23:00 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Wyatt considers what living in a city does to your brain, finds a new alternative to sitting at a desk all day, and travels to Salem, Oregon, to see how the city is addressing the mental-health concerns of students.

Summary

Wyatt considers what living in a city does to your brain, finds a new alternative to sitting at a desk all day, and travels to Salem, Oregon, to see how the city is addressing the mental-health concerns of students.

S2E2
Safety Problems
Air date: 12/Apr/2019 · Time: 23:00 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Wyatt explores the role of facial-recognition software in surveillance, tries to curb car-on-bike crime, and travels to New York to question the idea of school safety.

Summary

Wyatt explores the role of facial-recognition software in surveillance, tries to curb car-on-bike crime, and travels to New York to question the idea of school safety.

S2E1
Labor Problems
Air date: 05/Apr/2019 · Time: 23:00 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Wyatt examines why workers at major fast-food chains aren't unionized, contemplates the perfect pair of shoes to wear to a protest, and travels to West Virginia to learn about teachers' strikes.

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Wyatt examines why workers at major fast-food chains aren't unionized, contemplates the perfect pair of shoes to wear to a protest, and travels to West Virginia to learn about teachers' strikes.

Season 1 · Season 1
10 episode(s) · Air date: 13/Apr/2018
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S1E10
Teacher Problems, Burial Problems, Collaborative Problems
Air date: 15/Jun/2018 · Time: 23:30 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S1E9
Research Problems, Reef Problems, Punitive Problems
Air date: 08/Jun/2018 · Time: 23:30 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S1E8
Tech Waste Problems, Adhesive Problems, Drug Problems
Air date: 01/Jun/2018 · Time: 23:30 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

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.

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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.

S1E7
Student Problems, Sidewalk Problems, Misconduct Problems
Air date: 25/May/2018 · Time: 23:30 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Wyatt Cenac talks about America's student loan crisis, tries to streamline sidewalk traffic, and examines the unsettling intersection of police and sexual misconduct.

Summary

Wyatt Cenac talks about America's student loan crisis, tries to streamline sidewalk traffic, and examines the unsettling intersection of police and sexual misconduct.

S1E6
Automation Problems, Beauty Problems, Gun Problems
Air date: 18/May/2018 · Time: 23:30 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S1E5
Bank Problems, Mosquito Problems, Mental Health Problems
Air date: 11/May/2018 · Time: 23:30 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Wyatt Cenac talks banking deserts, explores the unintended consequences of combating mosquitoes, and examines the intersection of America's mental health crisis and policing.

Summary

Wyatt Cenac talks banking deserts, explores the unintended consequences of combating mosquitoes, and examines the intersection of America's mental health crisis and policing.

S1E4
Food Problems, Rain Problems, Skid Row Problems
Air date: 04/May/2018 · Time: 23:30 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S1E3
Energy Problems, Millennial Problems, Community Policing Problems
Air date: 27/Apr/2018 · Time: 23:30 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Wyatt tries to make coal miners go solar, move millennials into battleships and understand community policing.

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Wyatt tries to make coal miners go solar, move millennials into battleships and understand community policing.

S1E2
NRA problems, chicken bone problems, Birmingham problems
Air date: 20/Apr/2018 · Time: 23:30 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Wyatt explores NRA propaganda at the movies, dogs eating chicken bones, and travels to Birmingham to learn about police apologies.

Summary

Wyatt explores NRA propaganda at the movies, dogs eating chicken bones, and travels to Birmingham to learn about police apologies.

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