Full Frontal with Samantha Bee Season 3 Episode 12 February 1, 2017
- TV-MA
- February 1, 2017
- 21 min
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6.2 (58)
On February 1, 2017, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee aired its 12th episode of the 3rd season. The episode primarily focused on the then-recently elected US President Donald Trump and his administration's actions in the first weeks of his presidency.
The show opened with a segment on Trump's controversial executive orders, including the travel ban on individuals from seven predominantly Muslim countries. Samantha Bee analyzed the order's implications and criticized the way the administration handled it, especially the lack of proper communication and coordination with law enforcement officials and international partners.
The following segment delved into Trump's failed attempt to push immigration policies, including the border wall with Mexico and the revocation of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Samantha Bee interviewed a young dreamer who had benefited from the program and highlighted the emotional and practical consequences of the Trump administration's decision.
Later, the show switched to a humorous segment called "The Guys Who Tried to Ban Birth Control for Men." In it, Samantha Bee mocked a group of men who had petitioned the US Food and Drug Administration to block the sale of condoms and other male contraceptives, citing health concerns similar to those often used to restrict women's access to birth control.
The next segment covered the confirmation hearing of Betsy DeVos, the then-nominee for Secretary of Education. Samantha Bee criticized DeVos for her lack of experience and knowledge about public education and drew parallels between her and Trump's overall disdain for science and facts.
Finally, the episode featured a satirical news report called "A Day in the Life of a Trump Supporter." The segment followed a fictional Trump supporter as she navigated her daily routine, encountering various struggles caused by her political ideology and ignorance of basic facts and civics.
Overall, the February 1, 2017 episode of Full Frontal with Samantha Bee showcased the show's signature blend of critical analysis, satire, and humor while addressing the pressing political issues of the time.
