‘The Daily Show’ Star Jordan Klepper on What He’s Learned About Americans From Doing His ‘Fingers the Pulse’ Specials: ‘Cultural Norms Have Shifted Pretty Drastically’

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Jordan Klepper, the star of Comedy Central's "The Daily Show," has produced seven "Fingers the Pulse" specials, street-level comedy documentaries where he interviews everyday Americans, with another on the way. Through years of walking up to strangers with a camera, Klepper has discovered that Americans are remarkably willing to talk, and that "cultural norms have shifted pretty drastically." The specials capture how people behave when given a platform, revealing shifts in how Americans present themselves publicly and engage with media.