writers of the show were Rory Albanese (also Executive Producer), Jordan Carlos, Lee H. Ellenberg (episodes 213–259), Bobby Gaylor, Jack Helmuth, Franchesca Ramsey (episodes 169–259), Tim Siedell, Owen Smith (episodes 244–259), Wayne Stamps (episodes 225–259), Sasha Stewart, Robin Thede (also former head writer: episodes 1–159), Jeremy Weiner (episodes 213–259), Colleen Werthmann, Matt Whitaker (episodes 117–259) and Larry Wilmore (also Executive Producer). Former writers: Cord Jefferson (episodes 1–196), Amy Ozols (episodes 1–236; also former co-executive producer), and Holly Walker (episodes 1–218). Tom Ruprecht is a former writer (episodes 1–159) and head writer (episodes 160–232). The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore featured a cast of contributors to help add different perspectives to the show and aid in comedy bits. The contributors included Robin Thede, Rory Albanese, Holly Walker, Felonious Munk, Jordan Carlos, Ricky Velez, Mike Yard, Grace Parra and Franchesca Ramsey. Shenaz Treasury was a contributor between January and May 2015. Format The show's format has been described as a combination of The Daily Show and Politically Incorrect. Episodes would begin with a scripted take on the news by Wilmore, followed by a panel discussion led by him, in which he discussed a particular predetermined topic with his guests. In the first three months, there were four panelists. In April 2015, the number of people on the panel changed to three and writers/contributors began appearing more on the panel. Beginning in November 2015, the panel would include two writers/contributors and one outside panelist. The roster changes with each show, but often featured comedians, journalists, politicians, and authors. Sometimes the opening news segment would be omitted in favor of a longer panel discussion. The end of Monday episodes of The Daily Show used to feature Jon Stewart talking to Wilmore leading into The Nightly Show, a practice also used during the early years of The Colbert Report. On the format, Wilmore said "I'm not interested in doing a show where I give my opinion and people react to my opinion. Our show is more about the discovery of things. I want people who will teach me something." He also predicted that some people might change their minds on certain issues after hearing the different arguments in depth. Recurring segments Keep it 100 – Wilmore challenges each guest to answer a controversial question completely honestly on the spot. Guests whom Wilmore and the audience believe to be answering honestly receive "I Kept It 100"