Full Frontal with Samantha Bee Season 3 Episode 4 Election: The Day After
- TV-14
- November 9, 2016
- 22 min
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6.2 (72)
In Full Frontal with Samantha Bee season 3 episode 4, titled "Election: The Day After," Samantha Bee brings her unique blend of humor and political commentary to the aftermath of the 2018 midterm elections.
The episode starts off with Bee addressing the disappointment felt by many progressives in the wake of the election, despite some significant victories for Democrats across the country. She offers some words of encouragement and reminds viewers that the fight for progressive values is a long-term struggle.
From there, Bee takes a look at some of the key races from the election, including high-profile contests like the Georgia gubernatorial race between Brian Kemp and Stacey Abrams, and the Texas Senate race between Beto O'Rourke and incumbent Ted Cruz. Bee breaks down the results and offers her take on what they mean for Democrats going forward.
The episode also takes a closer look at the women who won big in the midterms, from Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar becoming the first Muslim women elected to Congress, to Sharice Davids and Deb Haaland becoming the first Native American women elected to Congress, to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez becoming the youngest woman ever elected to Congress. Bee celebrates their victories and explores the opportunities they represent for a more diverse and inclusive government.
Bee also tackles some of the more controversial issues surrounding the election, such as voter suppression and the role of money in politics. She takes a critical look at how Republicans have worked to make it harder for certain groups of people to vote and advocates for meaningful reform that would ensure fair access to the ballot box for all Americans.
Throughout the episode, Bee is her usual witty and irreverent self, using humor to make important political points and keep viewers engaged. She also draws on her experiences as a woman in a male-dominated field to offer unique insights into the challenges facing women in politics today.
Overall, "Election: The Day After" is a thoughtful and entertaining examination of one of the most important midterm elections in recent history. Bee combines her trademark humor with incisive political analysis to deliver a show that is both informative and enjoyable to watch. Whether you're a die-hard political junkie or just someone looking to make sense of the chaos in American politics, this episode is definitely worth checking out.