Tooning Out The News Season 1 Episode 17 5/12/20 BIG NEWS (Mark Cuban)

Tooning Out The News is an animated political satire news show that is set in a fictional newsroom. In season 1 episode 17, titled 5/12/20 BIG NEWS (Mark Cuban), the hosts provide coverage on the latest news updates from around the world.

The episode kicks off with anchors James Smartwood and Sarah Sabo discussing the breaking news that Mark Cuban, an American billionaire entrepreneur and owner of the Dallas Mavericks, had expressed interest in becoming the next President of the United States in 2020 as an independent candidate.

This news is followed by a segment titled "America's Got Crisis", which features a hilarious sketch on how the country is dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. In the sketch, various contestants compete in a talent show, performing unique skills such as hoarding toilet paper, panic buying, and breaking quarantine rules. The judges, who are also animated characters, give comedic commentary on the performances.

Next, the hosts discuss the ongoing debate on whether or not mail-in voting should be allowed in the upcoming general election. Correspondent Tim Baltz interviews a voter who has voted by mail for over 20 years and argues that mail-in voting is safe and secure. However, conservative commentator, Duke, argues that mail-in voting has the potential for voter fraud and that in-person voting should remain the only method of voting.

Following this debate, the show transitions to a segment called "Mike Pence's Brain Dead Ideas". In this segment, the audience is treated to a satirical take on some of the Vice President's most outrageous statements, which are presented in a musical format. The segment is followed by a mock-ad for the new denim company called "TRUMP Jeans", which pokes fun at the President's obsession with the fabric.

In the final segment of the episode, correspondent Alexandra Petri interviews "Dr. Anthony Fauci", the leading expert on infectious diseases in America within the Administration, who gives an update on the latest developments in the efforts to combat COVID-19. Later on, Alexandra interviews rapper and entrepreneur, Sean "P Diddy" Combs, who shares his thoughts on the killing of African American George Floyd by police in Minneapolis.

Overall, Tooning Out The News season 1 episode 17 captures the essence of the show's satirical and comical nature, while providing a fresh perspective on some of the most pressing political and social issues of our time. It's a must-watch for anyone who's looking for a unique and entertaining take on current events.