Full Frontal with Samantha Bee Season 3 Episode 13 February 8, 2017

On February 8, 2017, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee aired its 13th episode of the third season. Samantha Bee, the host of the show, opened the episode by taking a dig at the then newly elected President Donald Trump. She suggested that he might be taking inspiration from the movie "Groundhog Day" as he kept repeating the same ideas again and again.

In the first segment called "The Biggest Recurring Disappointment of 2017," Samantha Bee showcased a series of clips from news channels reporting about the Senate confirmations. These clips were from several weeks before the airing of this episode. Samantha Bee expressed how the Trump administration was dividing the country and its policies didn't seem to protect the interests of most Americans.

The second segment was titled "Betsy Devos & Jeff Sessions: The Unkindest Cut." Samantha Bee talked about how DeVos and Sessions do not believe in public schools and are more inclined towards private schools. She highlighted the fact that DeVos had never attended a public school herself nor have any of her children. The segment was filled with hilarious yet informative clips of the two ministers speaking at different events.

The third segment of the show was quite captivating and carried the title "Iraq: If You Can't Stand the Heat, Get Out of the Mission." The segment talked about the visit of American forces to Iraq and how the mission had started over a decade ago but still wasn't over. Samantha Bee explained how America still has no concrete plan on how to eradicate the ISIS threat and how the soldiers are having to endure harsh living conditions. She also revealed how the government was treating soldiers who are not cisgender. The segment showcased a deep dive into the problematic situation in Iraq.

After a short break, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee returned with the "Samantha Bee's Approved Women's Health Provider" segment. Samantha Bee invited Sheryl Pronk, a nurse practitioner from "Whole Women's Health," to the show, emphasizing the importance of women's healthcare. They talked about how women's health providers are working in the current political climate, and the importance of women having access to health care.

The final segment of the show carried the main topic: "The First Amendment: Order It While It Lasts." This segment talked about the political climate in America and how the Trump administration has been targeting dissenting voices. Samantha Bee showcased several examples of journalists being barred from attending White House press briefings and how some top journalists are losing their jobs. She talked about how important the First Amendment is to the democracy of a country and how it should be protected. The segment emphasized the importance of free speech, journalism, and democracy.

The third season's 13th episode of Full Frontal with Samantha Bee was a combination of witty humor and informative talking points. Samantha Bee, as always, did a fantastic job of dissecting the current political climate in America, with the help of hilarious and informative segments. She proved that humor can be used as a tool to talk about serious political issues and that it's important to keep fighting for a free democracy and free speech.