python get distinct values from list code example

Example 1: python list with only unique values

my_list = list(set(my_list))

Example 2: how to find unique values in list in python

mylist = ['nowplaying', 'PBS', 'PBS', 'nowplaying', 'job', 'debate', 'thenandnow']
myset = set(mylist)
print(myset)