The Kid Mero Roasts America, One Trump Joke at a Time

The Kid Mero Roasts America, One Trump Joke at a Time

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Next year, Showtime will premiere its first-ever late-night talk show, and to host the show, the network tapped two guys from the Bronx: Desus Nice and The Kid Mero. Joel Martinez, aka The Kid Mero, is one of the stars of the comedy duo. Their late-night show career started on Viceland where every night, Mero and Desus Nice delivered smart and hilarious commentary on the day’s news, politics and pop culture. However, Martinez didn’t take the traditional career path of a comedian. Maria Hinojosa talks to the comedy star about his unlikely path to late-night.