Tooning Out The News Season 1 Episode 112

Tooning Out The News Season 1 Episode 112 12/11/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Clarence Page/Kal Penn/Ben Smith/Richard Wolffe)

  • December 11, 2020
  • 39 min

Tooning Out The News season 1 episode 112, titled "12/11/20 WEEK IN REVIEW," offers a comedic and satirical take on the most significant events of the week. The episode features a panel of cartoon characters who engage in hilarious conversations and debates about the week's news. This week's panel includes Clarence Page, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist; Kal Penn, an actor, producer, and former White House staff member; Ben Smith, the media columnist for The New York Times; and Richard Wolffe, a political commentator.

The panel kicks off the episode with a discussion on the latest developments in the COVID-19 pandemic, including the FDA's authorization of Pfizer's vaccine for emergency use. They poke fun at anti-vaxxers and speculate on whether or not President Trump will publicly receive the vaccine. The conversation then transitions to the ongoing stimulus negotiations in Congress, as the panelists analyze the prospects for a new relief package before the end of the year.

Next, the panel discusses the Texas lawsuit seeking to overturn the election results in swing states that went for President-elect Joe Biden. The Tooning Out The News characters mock the absurdity of the lawsuit and the Republican lawmakers who support it. They also explore the potential implications of this legal challenge on American democracy.

The episode then dives into some lighter news, such as the announcement of the 2021 Golden Globe nominations. The cartoon characters banter about the nominees and joke about the virtual ceremony due to the pandemic. The conversation then shifts to the latest in celebrity news, with the panelists weighing in on Cardi B's new single and the rumors of a potential Kim Kardashian and Kanye West divorce.

To wrap up the week's news, the panel looks at the latest developments in the transition of power from the Trump administration to the Biden-Harris administration. They examine the possible implications of Biden's recent cabinet nominations and his intention to restore America's relationships with its international allies.

Throughout the episode, the panelists offer witty commentary and irreverent humor, making Tooning Out The News season 1 episode 112 a humorous and informative take on the week's major news events.

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Description
  • First Aired
    December 11, 2020
  • Runtime
    39 min
  • Language
    English