Trump’s China Trip, Voting Rights Battles & the Kevin Hart Roast

The Don Lemon Show

18Hundred LLC.

News, Society & Culture

4.3 • 1.2K Ratings

🗓️ 17 May 2026

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

Another chaotic week is behind us, and today we look back at the stories that shaped it, and ahead to what could come next. Donald Trump traveled to China to meet with Xi Jinping, but despite all the headlines and hype, many Americans are still wondering what actually came out of the trip. Back home, the redistricting battles continue to escalate, with republicans passing multiple congressional maps that will weaken Black political representation. At the same time, a growing movement is asking whether athlete activism could become a real force in the fight back. If top athletes refuse to play for schools in states pushing controversial maps, could it actually create pressure for change? And then there was the roast of Kevin Hart, a night that sparked major backlash and reignited debates about comedy, race, sexism, and where the line is when it comes to entertainment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Trump just got back from China.
0:01.5	He called it a win.
0:02.8	Analysts say China got the better deal.
0:05.2	Kevin Hart-Rost on Netflix turned into a full controversy
0:08.3	when a comedian made a George Floyd joke on national television.
0:12.5	Congressional maps are being redrawn across this country right now
0:15.9	to strip black voters of representation.
0:18.5	And the question on the table is can athletic activism actually fight back?
0:26.1	Let's get into it.
0:27.2	Yeah, we were just talking about that freedom of speech thing.
0:30.1	How did you feel, Cheryl, did you think any of the jokes went too far?
0:34.7	Did they make you uncomfortable?
0:35.8	Because they actually talked about your husband. I don't want to, I don't want to
0:40.0	insult you, especially you know, you ladies. I really respect you. Anyway, I was raised by all women. And so I get, I get it.
0:49.4	Do you mind if I play the joke so people can hear it? Sure. And you can tell me.
0:55.0	Okay.
0:56.0	So this is the comedian joking about Cheryl's husband.
1:00.0	No, no, no, hold up.
1:03.0	Let me know now.
1:05.0	No, no.
1:06.0	Let me talk.
1:07.0	Her husband committed suicide three years into their marriage.
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