Tooning Out The News

Season 1

TV-14
From executive producer Stephen Colbert, "Tooning Out the News", the critically-acclaimed animated news series of animated characters lampooning topical news and interviewing real-world guests.

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112 Episodes

  • 4/7/20 Big News (Olivia Nuzzi)
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    4/7/20 Big News (Olivia Nuzzi)Smartwood and the Big News analysts call Rudy Giuliani and discuss Gov. Andrew Cuomo's nipples with Olivia Nuzzi.
  • 4/8/20 Inside the Hill (Paul Krugman)
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    4/8/20 Inside the Hill (Paul Krugman)Paul Krugman joins Inside the Hill to discuss the Coronavirus stimulus bill alongside a dancing gingerbread man.
  • 4/9/20 Big News (Rep. Eric Swalwell)
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    4/9/20 Big News (Rep. Eric Swalwell)Rep. Eric Swalwell gives Big News an exclusive: his endorsement of Joe Biden plus bonus access to organs. Plus, Swalwell and Smartwood call Rudy Giuliani to discuss the ongoing Stain-Gate investigation.
  • 4/10/20 Week In Review (Olivia Nuzzi/Rep. Donna Shalala/Rep. Eric Swalwell/Paul Krugman)
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    4/10/20 Week In Review (Olivia Nuzzi/Rep. Donna Shalala/Rep. Eric Swalwell/Paul Krugman)Presidential endorsements, Stain-gate, rawdogging, and jazzed up Paul Krugman all on this week's Big News and Inside the Hill.
  • 4/14/20 Inside the Hill (John Heilemann)
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    4/14/20 Inside the Hill (John Heilemann)Host of "The Circus" John Heilemann stops by Inside the Hill to discuss Joe Biden's presidential campaign and social distancing's impact on DC's elite.
  • 4/15/20 Big News (Donny Deutsch)
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    4/15/20 Big News (Donny Deutsch)Donny Deutsch joins Big News on No Policy Day to discuss rebranding the Biden campaign, Obama's endorsement, and life advice for the born rich.
  • 4/16/20 Hot Take (Matt Schlapp)
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    4/16/20 Hot Take (Matt Schlapp)Chairman of the American Conservative Union Matt Schlapp joins the hosts of Hot Take to talk about reopening America and advocating for his client during a global pandemic.
  • 4/17/20 Week In Review (Donny Deutsch/Matt Schlapp/Gov. Terry McAuliffe/John Heilemann)
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    4/17/20 Week In Review (Donny Deutsch/Matt Schlapp/Gov. Terry McAuliffe/John Heilemann)Joe Biden as a refrigerator, kissing donor ass over Zoom, profiting off a global pandemic, and more on this week's Tooning Out the News.
  • 4/21/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Nick Kristof)
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    4/21/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Nick Kristof)Pulitzer Prize winner Nick Kristof joins Inside the Hill to discuss inspiring medical worker stories, the xenophobic vote, and whether to expect another Civil War.
  • 4/22/20 HOT TAKE (Grover Norquist)
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    4/22/20 HOT TAKE (Grover Norquist)Grover Norquist stops by Hot Take to talk Coronavirus regulations, give Uncle Squirrel advice, and share how he looks at himself in the mirror.
  • 4/23/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Rep. Ro Khanna)
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    4/23/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Rep. Ro Khanna)Rep. Ro Khanna joins Inside the Hill to discuss his support for Bernie and previous statements on Biden, hang with a talking albatross, and perform a medical drama with the Inside the Hill team.
  • 4/24/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Rep. Ro Khanna/Grover Norquist/Gov. Deval Patrick/Nicholas Kristof)
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    4/24/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Rep. Ro Khanna/Grover Norquist/Gov. Deval Patrick/Nicholas Kristof)The Joe Biden albatross, a mattress company's hard-hitting question, a passionate medical drama, and a preview of the next civil war. All that and more on this week's Tooning Out the News.
  • 5/5/20 Big News (David Ignatius)
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    5/5/20 Big News (David Ignatius)Washington Post columnist David Ignatius joins Big News to talk about Trump's Town Hall, rollercoasters, and Rajat and Jeremy's exclusive Coronavirus scoop.
  • 5/6/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Jon Karl)
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    5/6/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Jon Karl)ABC News Chief White House Correspondent Jon Karl joins Inside the Hill to debate a blood sacrifice to the economy, relive President Trump's personal insults, and mourn retail giant J.Crew.
  • 5/7/20 HOT TAKE (Dan Abrams)
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    5/7/20 HOT TAKE (Dan Abrams)"Live PD" host Dan Abrams visits Hot Take to talk about the Meat Famine of 2020 and Trump's loose definition of "warrior." Plus, he daringly accepts the meat challenge.
  • 5/8/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (David Ignatius/David Gregory/Dan Abrams/Jon Karl)
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    5/8/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (David Ignatius/David Gregory/Dan Abrams/Jon Karl)The source of the Coronavirus, Meat Famine 2020, and the Supreme Court Toilet Flusher all star in this week's Tooning out the News.
  • 5/12/20 BIG NEWS (Mark Cuban)
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    5/12/20 BIG NEWS (Mark Cuban)Dallas Mavericks owner and Shark Tank host Mark Cuban stops by Big News to talk about a potential presidential run and hear a business pitch from James Smartwood Jr. (TV-14 L) Air Date: May 11, 2020
  • 5/13/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Ezekiel Emanuel)
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    5/13/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Ezekiel Emanuel)Dr. Zeke Emanuel stops by Inside the Hill to discuss his ideas for re-opening the economy and diagnose the symptoms of the hosts' friend Joe Biden.
  • 5/14/20 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Rep. Ted Lieu)
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    5/14/20 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Rep. Ted Lieu)Rep. Ted Lieu visits Virtue Signal to talk about burning effigies on college quads and to show support for Chrissy Teigen. Plus, a Signal Boost for Michael Jordan and "The Last Dance."
  • 5/15/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Mark Cuban/Rep. Ted Lieu/Rep. Katie Porter/Ezekiel Emanuel)
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    5/15/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Mark Cuban/Rep. Ted Lieu/Rep. Katie Porter/Ezekiel Emanuel)A Shark Tank pitch, a telemedicine appointment for Joe Biden, and a serving congressman's take on Alison Roman vs. Chrissy Teigen. All that and more in this week's Tooning out the News.
  • 5/19/20 HOT TAKE (Alan Dershowitz)
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    5/19/20 HOT TAKE (Alan Dershowitz)Hot Take grills Attorney Alan Dershowitz on his relationship to Jeffrey Epstein, the disturbing allegations by Virginia Roberts Giuffre, and his experience at Epstein's private island.
  • 5/20/20 BIG NEWS (Rep. Karen Bass)
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    5/20/20 BIG NEWS (Rep. Karen Bass)Rep. Karen Bass discusses the major events in Washington: Nancy Pelosi calling Trump "morbidly obese" and Joe Biden calling Trump "President Tweety." Plus, Big News declares its projected 2020 presidential election winner.
  • 5/21/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Nate Silver)
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    5/21/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Nate Silver)FiveThirtyEight's Nate Silver joins the show to discuss social distancing and Joe Biden's pandemic campaign. Plus, the hosts discover they have all been sleeping with the same sex robot.
  • 5/22/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Alan Dershowitz/ Julián Castro /Nate Silver/Rep. Karen Bass)
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    5/22/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Alan Dershowitz/ Julián Castro /Nate Silver/Rep. Karen Bass)A day trip to Epstein's private island, sex robots, and the crown for "Thicc AF Bear of the Week..." All that and more on this week's Tooning Out the News.
  • 6/2/20 BIG NEWS (Eugene Robinson)
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    6/2/20 BIG NEWS (Eugene Robinson)Big News welcomes Pulitzer Prize winner Eugene Robinson to discuss the latest on nationwide protests, the "white guy womb," and Target.
  • 6/3/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Rep. Barbara Lee)
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    6/3/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Rep. Barbara Lee)Rep. Barbara Lee joins Inside the Hill to discuss Trump's declaration of war against Americans and witness Teddy Hopper surrender to Antifa.
  • 6/4/20 HOT TAKE (Frank Luntz)
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    6/4/20 HOT TAKE (Frank Luntz)Republican pollster and strategist Frank Luntz stops by Hot Take to talk protests and help the hosts rebrand Coronavirus deaths to sound more positive.
  • 6/5/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Eugene Robinson/Rep. Barbara Lee/Cornell Belcher/Frank Luntz)
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    6/5/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Eugene Robinson/Rep. Barbara Lee/Cornell Belcher/Frank Luntz)Police violence, the White Guy Womb, and a tearful Lea Michele cancellation... All that and more on this week's Tooning Out The News.
  • 6/9/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Richard Haass)
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    6/9/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Richard Haass)Council on Foreign Relations President Richard Haass goes Inside the Hill to explain whether Trump needs to wage another war on the Middle East to get the coveted George W. Bush vote. Plus, should we invade America?
  • 6/10/20 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Rep. Gregory Meeks)
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    6/10/20 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Rep. Gregory Meeks)Rep. Gregory Meeks joins Virtue Signal to discuss the Justice in Policing Act, cancel J.K. Rowling, and address his corruption allegations.
  • 6/11/20 HOT TAKE (Symone Sanders)
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    6/11/20 HOT TAKE (Symone Sanders)Biden campaign Senior Advisor Symone Sanders stops by Hot Take to break down Joe Biden's stance on the police and to crush Donald Trump Jr.'s debate dreams.
  • 6/12/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Charlamagne Tha God/Richard Haass/Rep. Gregory Meeks/Symone Sanders)
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    6/12/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Charlamagne Tha God/Richard Haass/Rep. Gregory Meeks/Symone Sanders)America gets existential, Donald Trump Jr. issues a debate challenge, and an author from your childhood is canceled... Another action-packed week on Tooning Out The News.
  • 6/16/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Frank Rich)
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    6/16/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Frank Rich)New York Magazine writer and Veep executive producer Frank Rich goes Inside the Hill to talk Rampgate, the Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling, and tricks of the devil.
  • 6/17/20 HOT TAKE (Dr. Marc Lamont Hill)
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    6/17/20 HOT TAKE (Dr. Marc Lamont Hill)Dr. Marc Lamont Hill joins Hot Take to discuss Trump's Tulsa rally, the chokehold "ban," and a new replacement sport now that the NFL is "soft."
  • 6/18/20 BIG NEWS (Rep. Debbie Dingell)
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    6/18/20 BIG NEWS (Rep. Debbie Dingell)Rep. Debbie Dingell stops by Big News to let Trump supporters know that they can't vote if they're dead. Plus, investigative reporters Rajat and Jeremy have some bombshell revelations about John Bolton's new memoir.
  • 6/19/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Dr. Marc Lamont Hill/Rep. Debbie Dingell/DeRay Mckesson/Frank Rich)
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    6/19/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Dr. Marc Lamont Hill/Rep. Debbie Dingell/DeRay Mckesson/Frank Rich)Rampgate, Trump's Coronapalooza, and racist pancake syrup are the top stories on this week's Tooning Out The News.
  • 6/23/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Molly Ball)
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    6/23/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Molly Ball)TIME Magazine National Political Correspondent Molly Ball joins Inside the Hill to discuss Brad Parscale's inevitable firing, the "shocking" Bolton allegations against Trump, and if government is run by sleep-deprived candy addicts.
  • 6/24/20 HOT TAKE (Rep. Seth Moulton)
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    6/24/20 HOT TAKE (Rep. Seth Moulton)Democratic Congressman Seth Moulton stops by Hot Take as the hosts declare war against K-Pop stans, TikTok teens, and mail.
  • 6/25/20 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Justin Jackson)
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    6/25/20 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Justin Jackson)Los Angeles Chargers running back and activist Justin Jackson joins Virtue Signal to discuss Joe Biden's disposition towards progressives, the NFL Players Association, and the white savior complex in The Blind Side.
  • 6/26/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Molly Ball/Justin Jackson/Sen. Chris Murphy/Rep. Seth Moulton)
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    6/26/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Molly Ball/Justin Jackson/Sen. Chris Murphy/Rep. Seth Moulton)Sleepless candy addicts running government, war on K-Pop stans, should the President be allowed to kill us, and more on this week's Tooning Out The News.
  • 7/7/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Nikole Hannah-Jones)
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    7/7/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Nikole Hannah-Jones)New York Times Magazine reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones stops by Inside the Hill to discuss the controversial history of Independence Day, reparations, and Sarah Sabo's children's book about Christopher Columbus. Plus, previously unreleased footage of Alan Dershowitz discussing his time at Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch.
  • 7/8/20 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Rep. Pramila Jayapal)
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    7/8/20 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Rep. Pramila Jayapal)Rep. Pramila Jayapal joins Virtue Signal to discuss the Hamilton backlash and Mike Pompeo's attack on TikTok. Plus, field correspondent Otter Lin tracks Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle on their feverish road trip.
  • 7/9/20 BIG NEWS (Robert Reich)
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    7/9/20 BIG NEWS (Robert Reich)James Smartwood reveals the secret to scoring Covid Cash (Hint: The Great American Flapjack Folks have some openings). Plus Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich denies he's the same person as Paul Krugman.
  • 7/10/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Nikole Hannah-Jones/Rep. Pramila Jayapal/Robert Reich/Rick Tyler)
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    7/10/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Nikole Hannah-Jones/Rep. Pramila Jayapal/Robert Reich/Rick Tyler)Previously unreleased Alan Dershowitz footage, a re-examination of Hamilton, and a SCOTUS ruling on Trump's financial records are the top stories on this week's Tooning Out The News.
  • 7/14/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Rick Wilson)
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    7/14/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Rick Wilson)In Inside the Hill's most uncomfortable interview yet, the hosts confront Rick Wilson on his past tweets as well as The Lincoln Project's George W. Bush alum and overhead spending.
  • 7/15/20 HOT TAKE (Jemele Hill)
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    7/15/20 HOT TAKE (Jemele Hill)Hot Take shreds Washington for changing their football team name and praises Trump for setting free Roger Stone. Plus, The Atlantic contributing writer Jemele Hill talks race in sports.
  • 7/16/20 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Jon Meacham)
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    7/16/20 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Jon Meacham)Kylie Weaver welcomes Jon Meacham to Virtue Signal to discuss Disney World reopening and her ongoing battle with Otis Redding's estate.
  • 7/17/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Rick Wilson/Jon Meacham/Jemele Hill/Andrew Ross Sorkin)
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    7/17/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Rick Wilson/Jon Meacham/Jemele Hill/Andrew Ross Sorkin)An uncomfortable interview with Rick Wilson of The Lincoln Project, a name change for an NFL team, and a 'lawsuit' against Otis Redding's estate take main stage on this week's Tooning Out The News.
  • 7/21/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Amb. Samantha Power)
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    7/21/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Amb. Samantha Power)Former Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power stops by Inside the Hill to discuss Trump's denial of a global pandemic and his cognitive assessment. Plus, the hosts try to cash in on the next round of Covid relief money with a Broadway show.
  • 7/22/20 BIG NEWS (Jaime Harrison)
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    7/22/20 BIG NEWS (Jaime Harrison)James Smartwood welcomes Democratic Senate candidate Jaime Harrison to discuss his upcoming race against incumbent Lindsey Graham and to find out if Jaime can go toe-to-toe with Lindsey on hanging with dictators. Plus, Smartwood addresses Trump's well wishes to Ghislaine Maxwell.
  • 7/23/20 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Rep. Tim Ryan)
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    7/23/20 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Rep. Tim Ryan)Congressman Tim Ryan joins Virtue Signal to discuss if President Trump has really changed, protests in Portland, and Ted Yoho's "apology" to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Plus, a signal boost for Mark Zuckerberg's bod.
  • 7/24/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Tom Friedman/Rep. Tim Ryan/Jaime Harrison/Amb. Samantha Power)
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    7/24/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Tom Friedman/Rep. Tim Ryan/Jaime Harrison/Amb. Samantha Power)Thomas Friedman's "suck on this" interview, Ted Yoho's "apology," Trump's well wishes to Ghislaine Maxwell, and a celebration of Mark Zuckerberg's body are the top stories on this week's Tooning Out The News.
  • 8/11/20 BIG NEWS (Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms)
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    8/11/20 BIG NEWS (Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms)James Smartwood welcomes Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms to Big News for a discussion on Trump's executive order, a Biden VP training simulation, and a prayer for Jerry Falwell Jr.'s soul.
  • 8/12/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Jamaal Bowman)
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    8/12/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Jamaal Bowman)Inside the Hill reacts to Joe Biden naming Senator Kamala Harris his running mate and the hosts get their hands on the DNC speakers list. Plus, New York candidate for Congress Jamaal Bowman joins the show.
  • 8/13/20 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Sen. Chris Coons)
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    8/13/20 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Sen. Chris Coons)Senator Chris Coons visits Virtue Signal to give a preview of his DNC speech and to talk about Kamala Harris and Joe Biden's debut together. Plus, a Signal Boost for a female conspiracy theorist winning her Congressional primary.
  • 8/14/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Jamaal Bowman/Sen. Chris Coons/Ben & Jerry/Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms)
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    8/14/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Jamaal Bowman/Sen. Chris Coons/Ben & Jerry/Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms)Kamala Harris' VP nomination, Jerry Falwell Jr.'s underpants, and the secret rules of Washington are top stories on this week's Tooning Out The News.
  • 8/18/20 DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION NIGHT ONE (Major Garrett)
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    8/18/20 DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION NIGHT ONE (Major Garrett)The Tooning Out Election 2020 panel brings on CBS News' Major Garrett to discuss the first night of speeches from the 2020 DNC. Plus, Big News correspondent Austin Sparks presents findings from his focus group.
  • 8/19/20 DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION NIGHT TWO (Sarah McBride)
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    8/19/20 DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION NIGHT TWO (Sarah McBride)The Tooning Out Election 2020 panel welcomes Human Rights Campaign national press secretary Sarah McBride to discuss night two of the DNC featuring speeches from Jill Biden, Bill Clinton, and AOC.
  • 8/20/20 DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION NIGHT THREE (Jennifer Palmieri)
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    8/20/20 DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION NIGHT THREE (Jennifer Palmieri)Former Hillary Clinton campaign communications director Jennifer Palmieri joins the Tooning Out Election 2020 panel on night three of the DNC. Plus, Kylie Weaver's journey to almost becoming Biden's VP nominee.
  • 8/21/20 DNC WEEK IN REVIEW (Rep. Jim Himes/Jennifer Palmieri/Sarah McBride/Major Garrett)
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    8/21/20 DNC WEEK IN REVIEW (Rep. Jim Himes/Jennifer Palmieri/Sarah McBride/Major Garrett)This week, the Tooning Out Election 2020 super panel delivers special coverage of the Democratic National Convention.
  • 8/25/20 REPUBLICAN CONVENTION NIGHT ONE (A.B. Stoddard)
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    8/25/20 REPUBLICAN CONVENTION NIGHT ONE (A.B. Stoddard)The Tooning Out Election 2020 panel welcomes A.B. Stoddard on night one of the RNC for a discussion on Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle's fiery speeches. (TV-14 L) Air Date: Aug 25, 2020
  • 8/26/20 REPUBLICAN CONVENTION NIGHT TWO (Jim Sciutto)
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    8/26/20 REPUBLICAN CONVENTION NIGHT TWO (Jim Sciutto)The Tooning Out Election 2020 panel welcomes CNN's Jim Sciutto for special coverage of RNC night two's speeches from Eric Trump and First Lady Melania. Plus, the hosts deep dive into Trump's history of sexual misconduct.
  • 8/27/20 REPUBLICAN CONVENTION NIGHT THREE (Dean Cain)
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    8/27/20 REPUBLICAN CONVENTION NIGHT THREE (Dean Cain)Dean Cain joins the Tooning Out Election 2020 panel to break down highlights of night three of the RNC, including speeches by Mike Pence, Lara Trump, and Kellyanne Conway. Plus, a tribute to Republicans who dared to dissent from President Trump.
  • 8/28/20 RNC WEEK IN REVIEW (Anthony Scaramucci/Dean Cain/Jim Sciutto/A.B. Stoddard)
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    8/28/20 RNC WEEK IN REVIEW (Anthony Scaramucci/Dean Cain/Jim Sciutto/A.B. Stoddard)The Tooning Out Election 2020 super panel returns with special guests for wall-to-wall coverage of this week's Republican National Convention.
  • 9/1/20 HOT TAKE (Soledad O'Brien)
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    9/1/20 HOT TAKE (Soledad O'Brien)Soledad O'Brien stops by Hot Take to discuss President Trump inciting violence across the nation, Tucker Carlson's comments on the Kenosha protests, and potential 2020 election interference.
  • 9/2/2020 INSIDE THE HILL (Renee Montgomery)
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    9/2/2020 INSIDE THE HILL (Renee Montgomery)President Trump visits Kenosha in his ongoing campaign of fear targeting America's brainstem. Plus, WNBA champion and activist Renee Montgomery joins Inside the Hill to talk about activism in sports.
  • 9/3/20 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Rep. Rosa DeLauro)
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    9/3/20 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Rep. Rosa DeLauro)Virtue Signal welcomes Rep. Rosa DeLauro to discuss rumors about Trump's health, a Russian scheme, and Joe Kennedy III's primary defeat. Plus a Signal Boost for Amazon and Jeff "Bozos."
  • 9/4/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Soledad O'Brien/Renee Montgomery/Rep. Rosa DeLauro/Brian Stelter)
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    9/4/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Soledad O'Brien/Renee Montgomery/Rep. Rosa DeLauro/Brian Stelter)Tucker Carlson's Kenosha rant, Trump mini stroke rumors, and Joe Kennedy III's defeat are the top stories on this week's Tooning Out The News.
  • 9/15/20 BIG NEWS (Jorge Ramos)
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    9/15/20 BIG NEWS (Jorge Ramos)Big News discusses Trump's inaction on the Coronavirus pandemic and Biden's campaign for the Latinx vote with Univision's Jorge Ramos. Plus, Tory Hughes plugs her new Trump tell-all, "Trump Book."
  • 9/16/20 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Chasten Buttigieg)
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    9/16/20 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Chasten Buttigieg)Substitute Virtue Signal host Lila Moreno welcomes Chasten Buttigieg to discuss Trump's climate change denial and J.K. Rowling's transphobic novel.
  • 9/17/20 HOT TAKE (Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand)
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    9/17/20 HOT TAKE (Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand)Hot Take welcomes Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) to talk about a Biden-Harris administration, Trump's exploding tree theory, and her new health care bill for veterans.
  • 9/18/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Chasten Buttigieg/Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand/Jorge Ramos/Joe Arpaio)
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    9/18/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Chasten Buttigieg/Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand/Jorge Ramos/Joe Arpaio)Trump's exploding tree theory, J.K. Rowling's transphobic novel, and real-life supervillain Joe Arpaio headline this week's Tooning Out The News.
  • 9/22/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Michael Schmidt)
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    9/22/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Michael Schmidt)Inside the Hill welcomes New York Times reporter Michael Schmidt to break down the battle over the vacant Supreme Court seat. Plus, investigative reporters Rajat Mehta and Jeremy Levy-Levin reveal the Democrats' secret RBG backpack plan.
  • 9/23/20 HOT TAKE (Neera Tanden)
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    9/23/20 HOT TAKE (Neera Tanden)Hot Take welcomes Neera Tanden and offers SCOTUS pick suggestions to President Trump. Plus, the hosts kidnap Mitt Romney's horse.
  • 9/24/20 BIG NEWS (Gov. Gretchen Whitmer)
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    9/24/20 BIG NEWS (Gov. Gretchen Whitmer)James Smartwood welcomes Governor Gretchen Whitmer to Big News to ask how she'll convince Michiganders to not vote for a man responsible for 200,000+ deaths. Plus, McConnell and Schumer go head-to-head over the vacant Supreme Court seat.
  • 9/25/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Gov. Gretchen Whitmer/John Dickerson/Michael Schmidt/Neera Tanden)
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    9/25/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Gov. Gretchen Whitmer/John Dickerson/Michael Schmidt/Neera Tanden)Trump's election threat, Ruth Bader Ginsburg's backpack, and Mitt Romney's horse Rafalca are the top stories on this week's Tooning Out The News.
  • 9/29/20 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi)
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    9/29/20 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi)Virtue Signal dives deep into Trump's tax records and the new SCOTUS nominee Amy Coney Barrett with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL). Plus, the hosts preview the first presidential debate.
  • 9/30/20 PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE NIGHT 1 (Amna Nawaz)
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    9/30/20 PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE NIGHT 1 (Amna Nawaz)The Tooning Out Election 2020 panel breaks down the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden with PBS Newshour's Amna Nawaz. Plus, the hosts reveal their audition to replace moderator Chris Wallace.
  • 10/1/20 HOT TAKE (Lawrence O'Donnell)
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    10/1/20 HOT TAKE (Lawrence O'Donnell)Hot Take welcomes MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell to discuss the explosive first presidential debate and Trump's refusal to condemn the Proud Boys. Plus, the hosts offer theories on the viral mystery object in Trump's hair.
  • 10/2/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Amna Nawaz/Lawrence O'Donnell/Rev. Al Sharpton/Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi)
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    10/2/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Amna Nawaz/Lawrence O'Donnell/Rev. Al Sharpton/Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi)The first presidential debate, the Proud Boys, and a SCOTUS nomination are the top stories on this week's Tooning Out The News.
  • 10/6/20 BIG NEWS (Rep. Lauren Underwood)
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    10/6/20 BIG NEWS (Rep. Lauren Underwood)Big News discusses Trump's stunning Covid-19 diagnosis and the White House's response with Democratic Congresswoman and registered nurse Lauren Underwood.
  • 10/7/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Sen. Harry Reid)
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    10/7/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Sen. Harry Reid)Inside the Hill discusses Trump's contagious return, Biden's polling, and the vacant SCOTUS seat with former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.
  • 10/8/20 VP DEBATE (Rep. David Cicilline)
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    10/8/20 VP DEBATE (Rep. David Cicilline)The Tooning Out Election 2020 panel discusses the biggest moments from the Vice Presidential debate with Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI). Plus, Tyler Templeton takes us on a fantastic voyage inside Trump's body.
  • 10/9/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Rep. David Cicilline/Sen. Harry Reid/Rep. Lauren Underwood/Dr. Bill Hanage)
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    10/9/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Rep. David Cicilline/Sen. Harry Reid/Rep. Lauren Underwood/Dr. Bill Hanage)This week's Tooning Out The News top stories include the Vice Presidential debate, Trump's Covid roid rage, and dodgy doctors.
  • 10/20/20 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Pete Souza)
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    10/20/20 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Pete Souza)Virtue Signal welcomes Pete Souza to talk about Trump's super spreader campaign and Don Jr.'s strange IG video. Plus, a Signal Boost for Kylie's exciting new birth control venture, Ky-UD.
  • 10/21/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Rick Gates)
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    10/21/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Rick Gates)Former Trump campaign aide Rick Gates goes Inside the Hill to discuss his criminal conviction and push for a Presidential pardon, but can he defend Trump against the October surprise?
  • 10/22/20 BIG NEWS (Alyssa Milano)
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    10/22/20 BIG NEWS (Alyssa Milano)Big News welcomes Alyssa Milano to discuss Trump's campaign disasters, Obama's Biden event, and her new documentary "Surge."
  • 10/23/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Jessica Yellin/Rick Gates/Alyssa Milano/Pete Souza)
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    10/23/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Jessica Yellin/Rick Gates/Alyssa Milano/Pete Souza)This week's Tooning Out The News features the final presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, Don Jr.'s strange Instagram video, and an earthshaking October surprise in the White House.
  • 10/27/20 SUPER PANEL ELECTION COVERAGE (John Harris)
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    10/27/20 SUPER PANEL ELECTION COVERAGE (John Harris)The Tooning Out Election 2020 panel welcomes Politico's John Harris for special coverage on the presidential campaigns seven days out from the election.
  • 10/28/20 SUPER PANEL ELECTION COVERAGE (Cori Bush)
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    10/28/20 SUPER PANEL ELECTION COVERAGE (Cori Bush)The Tooning Out Election 2020 panel talks battleground states and Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court confirmation with Democratic candidate for Missouri's 1st congressional district, Cori Bush.
  • 10/29/20 SUPER PANEL ELECTION COVERAGE (Larry Sabato)
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    10/29/20 SUPER PANEL ELECTION COVERAGE (Larry Sabato)The Tooning Out Election 2020 panel invites election expert Larry Sabato to analyze the race heading into the election.
  • 10/30/2020 WEEK IN REVIEW (John Harris/Cori Bush/Larry Sabato/Baratunde Thurston)
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    10/30/2020 WEEK IN REVIEW (John Harris/Cori Bush/Larry Sabato/Baratunde Thurston)The Tooning Out Election 2020 panel covers the final week of campaigning before the election.
  • 11/3/20 SUPER PANEL ELECTION COVERAGE (Dana Milbank)
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    11/3/20 SUPER PANEL ELECTION COVERAGE (Dana Milbank)The Tooning Out Election 2020 panel welcomes Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank to break down the last hours of campaigning before the presidential election.
  • 11/4/20 SUPER PANEL ELECTION NIGHT COVERAGE (Michael Isikoff)
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    11/4/20 SUPER PANEL ELECTION NIGHT COVERAGE (Michael Isikoff)The Tooning Out Election 2020 panel welcomes journalist Michael Isikoff to break down the presidential election night highlights and President Trump's premature victory declaration.
  • 11/5/20 SUPER PANEL ELECTION COVERAGE (Matt Bai)
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    11/5/20 SUPER PANEL ELECTION COVERAGE (Matt Bai)The Tooning Out Election 2020 panel welcomes the Washington Post's Matt Bai for special coverage of Vice President Joe Biden closing in on winning the White House.
  • 11/6/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Michael Isikoff/Matt Bai/Jose Antonio Vargas/Dana Milbank)
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    11/6/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Michael Isikoff/Matt Bai/Jose Antonio Vargas/Dana Milbank)This week, the Tooning Out Election 2020 panel provides special coverage of the presidential election.
  • 11/10/20 Inside the Hill (Hilary Rosen)
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    11/10/20 Inside the Hill (Hilary Rosen)Inside The Hill welcomes Democratic strategist Hilary Rosen to discuss President-Elect Biden's victory speech, the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine, and Trump's dubious reports of voter fraud.
  • 11/11/20 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Antonio Villaraigosa)
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    11/11/20 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Antonio Villaraigosa)Virtue Signal discusses the Republicans' denial of Biden's victory, Trump campaign turmoil, and possible appointees to Kamala Harris's Senate seat with former Los Angeles mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.
  • 11/12/20 HOT TAKE (Kathleen Rice)
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    11/12/20 HOT TAKE (Kathleen Rice)Hot Take slams Joe Biden's refusal to concede while Representative Kathleen Rice (D-NY) defends the 2020 election results.
  • 11/13/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Hilary Rosen/Antonio Villaraigosa/Rep. Kathleen Rice/Susan Page)
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    11/13/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Hilary Rosen/Antonio Villaraigosa/Rep. Kathleen Rice/Susan Page)This week's Tooning Out The News top stories include Joe Biden's election victory, Donald Trump's refusal to concede, and a surge in COVID cases nationwide.
  • 11/17/20 HOT TAKE (Alex Wagner)
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    11/17/20 HOT TAKE (Alex Wagner)Hot Take discusses the Million MAGA March, rising COVID hoaxes, and their case to be the new Fox News. Plus, co-host of Showtime's "The Circus" Alex Wagner joins the show.
  • 11/18/20 BIG NEWS (Alex Gibney)
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    11/18/20 BIG NEWS (Alex Gibney)Academy Award-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney joins Big News to discuss Trump's failed coup attempt and COVID-19 response. Plus, Austin Sparks takes a look at the surge of donations for failed Democratic Senate candidates.
  • 11/19/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Rick Klein)
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    11/19/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Rick Klein)Inside The Hill breaks down Trump's firing of his election security chief, Rudy Giuliani's courtroom antics, and more with ABC News political director Rick Klein. Plus, normalcy returns to Washington.
  • 11/20/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Alex Wagner/Rick Klein/Alex Gibney/Nicole Perloth)
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    11/20/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Alex Wagner/Rick Klein/Alex Gibney/Nicole Perloth)This week's top stories on Tooning Out The News include Donald Trump and Rudy Giuliani's election antics, the continuing spike in COVID cases, and Hot Take's pitch to be the Fox News alternative.
  • 12/1/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Rep. Linda Sanchez)
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    12/1/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Rep. Linda Sanchez)Inside The Hill breaks down Trump's voter fraud conspiracy theories, Biden's cabinet picks, and Senate candidate Kelly Loeffler's campaign ad with guest Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-CA).
  • 12/2/20 HOT TAKE (Ronan Farrow)
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    12/2/20 HOT TAKE (Ronan Farrow)Ronan Farrow enters the Hot Take octagon to discuss the rigged election, Trump's masterful Covid response, and the Me Too movement.
  • 12/3/20 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Aasif Mandvi)
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    12/3/20 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Aasif Mandvi)Virtue Signal takes a look at the Trump pardon scandals, Bill Barr's denial of widespread voter fraud, and more with actor Aasif Mandvi. Plus, Kylie Weaver empowers America's female warmongers.
  • 12/4/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Rep. Linda Sanchez/Ronan Farrow/Aasif Mandvi/Mehdi Hasan)
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    12/4/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Rep. Linda Sanchez/Ronan Farrow/Aasif Mandvi/Mehdi Hasan)This week's top stories on Tooning Out The News include Trump's doomed legal efforts, Biden's controversial cabinet picks, and Kylie's favorite Christmas films.
  • 12/8/20 BIG NEWS (Clarence Page)
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    12/8/20 BIG NEWS (Clarence Page)Big News calls Rudy Giuliani to wish him a speedy recovery while Pulitzer-winning journalist Clarence Page joins the show to discuss the Covid crisis and Trump's post-presidency plans.
  • 12/9/20 HOT TAKE (Kal Penn)
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    12/9/20 HOT TAKE (Kal Penn)Hot Take breaks down the latest news about the Covid vaccine, the Georgia recount, and more with actor and activist Kal Penn. Plus, Tyler Templeton asks Uncle Squirrel to donate his organs to Rudy Giuliani.
  • 12/10/20 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Ben Smith)
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    12/10/20 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Ben Smith)Virtue Signal breaks down Trump's rejected Supreme Court case and the rise of Newsmax with New York Times media columnist Ben Smith. Plus, Kylie Weaver shares her best journalism from the year and her thoughts on Giuliani's recovery.
  • 12/11/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Clarence Page/Kal Penn/Ben Smith/Richard Wolffe)
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    12/11/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Clarence Page/Kal Penn/Ben Smith/Richard Wolffe)The season finale of Tooning Out The News features Rudy Giuliani's Covid diagnosis, Joe Biden's cabinet picks, and a look back at the wild year of 2020.

 

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