Tooning Out The News Season 1 Episode 56 8/14 WEEK IN REVIEW (Jamaal Bowman/Sen. Chris Coons/Ben & Jerry/Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms)
- August 14, 2020
- 30 min
Tooning Out The News season 1 episode 56 takes a look back at the week of August 14 with the help of some prominent political guests. The show's animated cast, including James Smartwood, Sarah Sabo, and Grant Winter, offer their comedic take on current events in this week's WEEK IN REVIEW episode.
The first guest is Jamaal Bowman, a progressive Democrat and a member of the United States House of Representatives. Bowman made headlines earlier in the week when he endorsed Senator Bernie Sanders' Medicare For All bill, a proposal that seeks to provide all Americans with health care coverage. The Tooning Out The News team asks Bowman about his decision to support the bill and how he plans to build support for it among his colleagues in Congress.
Next up is Senator Chris Coons, a Democrat from Delaware who has been mentioned as a possible running mate for presidential nominee Joe Biden. The team grills Coons on a range of issues, from his stance on the ongoing protests against police brutality to his thoughts on Biden's presidential campaign. Coons gives thoughtful answers to tough questions and reveals some of the behind-the-scenes discussions taking place among Democrats as they gear up for the general election.
The third guest is Ben & Jerry, the founders of the popular ice cream brand that bears their names. The duo discuss their recent decision to publicly support the Movement for Black Lives and share their thoughts on corporate responsibility when it comes to social justice issues. As always, they manage to inject some humor into the conversation, with one of them cracking a joke about their flavor "Netflix and Chill'd."
Finally, the team speaks with Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms of Atlanta, Georgia. Bottoms has been in the national spotlight recently for her handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and her response to the protests that have swept the country in the wake of George Floyd's death. She talks about the challenges of governing during a crisis and shares some of the strategies she has used to keep Atlanta's residents safe and informed.
Throughout the episode, the Tooning Out The News team delivers sharp commentary and witty jokes that will leave viewers laughing and informed. The show's unique format, which blends animation with real-life interviews, provides a fresh perspective on the news of the day and makes even serious topics feel approachable and entertaining. Anyone looking for a lighthearted, yet insightful take on current events should tune in to this episode of Tooning Out The News.