In an hour about the challenge and importance of connecting with other people, Wood mostly dodges around his own place in that theme, his own difficulty feeling close to someone. When the closer finally arrives,

The funny but bleak “Lonely Flowers,” isn’t directly about the new president, but it builds small observations into larger points about our lives.

Lonely Flowers,' the latest special from the former 'Daily Show' correspondent and current host of CNN's 'Have I Got News for You,' is now streaming

In his new standup special on Hulu, filmed at D.C.’s Lincoln Theatre, comedian Roy Wood Jr. laments how we’ve strayed from genuine human connection.

In a recent interview with TheWrap, the former “Daily Show” correspondent explained why he decided to start off his new Hulu comedy special “Lonely Flowers” with a despairing statement about modern society’s lack of connection — a theme he digs into through his work onstage.

In between his many obligations, Wood Jr. caught up with TIME to discuss his time in the food service industry, the impact of President Trump’s victory on satire, and whether the White House Correspondents’ Dinner was a tougher room than the Apollo Theater. Here are excerpts from the conversation.

Set to the backdrop of D.C.’s Lincoln Theater, the award-winning comedian unpacks society’s struggles with isolation and how humor can bridge the gap.

Roy Wood Jr looks at loneliness in our hyper-connected world. And makes it funny. Here's how to watch 'Roy Wood Jr: Lonely Flowers' online from anywhere in the world.