Full Frontal with Samantha Bee Season 9 Episode 9 NOT the White House Correspondents' Dinner 2
- TV-MA
- April 27, 2019
- 43 min
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NOT the White House Correspondents' Dinner 2 is an episode of the political comedy show Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, which takes a satirical approach towards current events with a focus on social justice issues. The episode centers around Bee's second annual alternative to the White House Correspondents' Dinner, which was cancelled for the second year in a row due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In a witty and irreverent fashion, Bee hosts her own version of the event, complete with celebrity guests, political skits, and humorously biting commentary on the state of American politics. The episode also serves as a fundraiser for journalism nonprofit, the Committee to Protect Journalists, highlighting the importance of a free and independent press in an era of disinformation and propaganda.
Throughout the episode, Bee tackles a range of topics, including the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the rise of far-right nationalism, and the failures of the American healthcare system. She also takes aim at the Trump administration, with segments exploring everything from the president's obsession with ratings and media coverage to his administration's attacks on the press.
In addition to Bee's biting monologues, the episode features appearances from a number of notable guests, including comedians Patton Oswalt and Ayanna Dookie, musician Jon Batiste, and journalist Soledad O'Brien. Together, these guests offer up an entertaining and thought-provoking take on the current political climate, encouraging viewers to get involved and stay informed.
Overall, NOT the White House Correspondents' Dinner 2 is an entertaining and insightful episode of Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, delivering a unique take on the state of American politics and media in the age of Trump. Through her signature blend of humor and criticism, Bee offers up a powerful message of hope and activism, encouraging viewers to stay engaged in the fight for social justice and the protection of fundamental democratic values.
