The Opposition with Jordan Klepper Season 1 Episode 32 November 30, 2017
- November 30, 2017
- 1273 min
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7.8 (10)
The Opposition with Jordan Klepper is a satirical political talk show that premiered on Comedy Central in September of 2017. The show, hosted by Jordan Klepper, takes a comedic approach to covering current political events and news stories, by parodying right-wing media personalities such as Alex Jones and Bill O'Reilly.
In season 1 episode 32, entitled "November 30, 2017," Klepper tackles a variety of political issues and controversies that were dominating the headlines at the time. The episode opens with Klepper addressing the recent resignation of Matt Lauer from NBC's Today Show, after allegations of sexual misconduct were made against him. Klepper, playing his usual conservative blowhard character, dismisses the allegations and defends Lauer's right to due process. He also goes on to criticize the #MeToo movement, which had gained traction in the wake of the Harvey Weinstein scandal.
From there, the show moves onto a discussion of the ongoing debate around net neutrality, which was in danger of being repealed by the FCC under the leadership of Ajit Pai. Klepper interviews an expert on the issue, who explains the potential implications of losing net neutrality and why it's important to preserve it. Klepper then takes a call from a fictional conservative viewer who is in favor of repealing net neutrality, and engages in a heated debate with him.
Other segments featured in the episode include an exploration of the ongoing controversy surrounding President Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, and a satirical interview with a fictional former Trump campaign staffer who claims to have worked on the infamous "pee tape" dossier.
Throughout the episode, Klepper is joined by his team of correspondents, each of whom takes on a different role in satirizing the news. There's Kobi, a right-wing conspiracy theorist who believes that the government is secretly controlling the weather; Tim Baltz, a correspondent who plays a meek and easily manipulated journalist; and Laura Grey, a conservative pundit who espouses outrageous views on issues like gun control and immigration.
Overall, season 1 episode 32 of The Opposition with Jordan Klepper is a humorous and often biting take on the political issues of the day. Klepper and his team of correspondents poke fun at both sides of the political spectrum, but it's clear where their own biases lie. The episode offers a fresh and irreverent perspective on the news, and manages to be both entertaining and informative at the same time.