Robinson is the co-host of ‘2 Dope Queens,’ a live comedy show and podcast showcasing comedians from a variety of different backgrounds. The show is now a series of four HBO specials, with more in the works. She also hosts the podcast ‘Sooo Many White Guys.’ Her new book of personal essays is ‘Everything’s Trash, But It’s Okay.’

Also, Maureen Corrigan reviews the new novel ‘Washington Black’ about a runaway slave. And ‘Fresh Air’ producer Sam Briger interviews the book’s author Esi Edugyan.