Tooning Out The News Season 1 Episode 25

Tooning Out The News Season 1 Episode 25 6/2/20 BIG NEWS (Eugene Robinson)

  • June 1, 2020
  • 5 min
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Tooning Out The News is an animated satirical series from CBS All Access, which aims to provide a comedic take on current events and the news cycle. In season 1, episode 25 titled "6/2/20 BIG NEWS (Eugene Robinson)," the show takes on the major news stories of the day.

The episode features guest host Eugene Robinson, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and columnist for The Washington Post. Robinson is depicted in animated form, interviewing a variety of cartoon news correspondents in order to break down the latest headlines.

One of the main stories covered on this episode is the ongoing protests and civil unrest in response to the killing of George Floyd. The show examines the various perspectives on the protests, from those who believe they are necessary to bring about change, to those who condemn the violence and destruction that have sometimes accompanied them. The correspondents also discuss the role of law enforcement and the National Guard in responding to the protests.

Another major topic covered in the episode is the coronavirus pandemic. The correspondents discuss the latest statistics on the spread of the virus, as well as ongoing debates about how best to address the economic fallout from the pandemic. They also examine the potential impact of the pandemic on the upcoming presidential election.

Other stories covered in the episode include the ongoing tensions between the United States and China, the Supreme Court's decision to decline to take up challenges to gun control laws, and the controversy surrounding President Trump's use of tear gas to clear peaceful protesters from Lafayette Square.

Throughout the episode, the correspondents poke fun at politicians and public figures, providing a humorous take on some of the more serious news stories of the day. The animation adds an extra layer of levity, with exaggerated characterizations of various personalities and situations.

Overall, season 1 episode 25 of Tooning Out The News offers a comedic yet insightful take on some of the biggest news stories of the day, led by guest host Eugene Robinson and a cast of animated correspondents.

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Description
  • First Aired
    June 1, 2020
  • Runtime
    5 min
  • Language
    English