Tooning Out The News Season 1 Episode 28 6/5/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Eugene Robinson/Rep. Barbara Lee/Cornell Belcher/Frank Luntz)
- June 4, 2020
- 25 min
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Tooning Out The News season 1 episode 28, titled "6/5/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Eugene Robinson/Rep. Barbara Lee/Cornell Belcher/Frank Luntz)", offers a satirical look at the past week's headlines and current events.
Eugene Robinson, Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and political analyst, is one of the guests featured on this episode. Rep. Barbara Lee, a member of Congress representing California's 13th district and an advocate for social justice and progressive policies, also joins the show. Additionally, Cornell Belcher, a Democratic pollster and strategist who has worked on numerous political campaigns, and Frank Luntz, a Republican pollster and communications consultant, provide their insights.
The show begins with a comedic segment where "President Trump" calls in to discuss the ongoing protests against police brutality and systemic racism. The president's absurd statements and lack of understanding of the issues at hand satirize his real-life response to the protests. The show also features a sketch surrounding Jeff Bezos' recent wealth increase and his plans to purchase a new super yacht.
Throughout the episode, the guests provide commentary on various news items from the past week. They discuss the ongoing protests and the call for police reform, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic and the Trump administration's response to it. The guests offer their perspectives and analysis of these issues, both from a political and a personal standpoint.
The guests also discuss the upcoming 2020 presidential election and the state of the Democratic and Republican parties. Belcher and Luntz provide their unique perspectives on the parties' strategies and what they believe will be the determining factor in the election's outcome.
The show concludes with a musical performance from a special guest, adding a unique and entertaining element to the satirical news format.
Overall, Tooning Out The News season 1 episode 28 offers a humorous take on the week's news and events, while still providing insightful commentary from a diverse range of guests.