W. Kamau Bell returns to stand-up for 'Who's With Me?' tour

After a multi-year hiatus making documentaries exploring the tough questions in America today, W. Kamau Bell is returning to stand-up for a new comedy tour. You might know Bell for his Emmy-winning CNN show, " United Shades of America ," his docuseries " We Need to Talk About Cosby ," or his HBO documentary " 1000% Me: Growing Up Mixed ." On Midday Edition, we talk with W. Kamau Bell ahead of his tour stop in San Diego at Mic Drop Comedy . Then, a new young adult novel explores the coming-of-age story of Aouli, a young Native Hawaiian teen growing up in the Pacific Northwest, as she navigates faith, family, cultural identity and young love. And finally, there's never a shortage of things to do in San Diego. KPBS arts reporter Julia Dixon Evans shares all her top picks for arts events. Guest: W. Kamau Bell , comedian, documentary filmmaker, and podcaster Kauakanilehua Māhoe Adams , author, "An Expanse of Blue" Julia Dixon Evans , arts reporter and host of "The Finest," KPBS

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This episode was published on May 21, 2026.

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