Tooning Out The News Season 1 Episode 80

Tooning Out The News Season 1 Episode 80 10/2/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Amna Nawaz/Lawrence O'Donnell/Rev. Al Sharpton/Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi)

  • October 1, 2020
  • 37 min

Tooning Out The News season 1 episode 80 titled "10/2/20 WEEK IN REVIEW" brings a newscast full of insightful commentary and satire on the week's events. Hosted by Amna Nawaz, Lawrence O'Donnell, Rev. Al Sharpton, and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, the episode kicks off with a discussion on the recent events unfolding in the White House, including President Trump's hospitalisation due to COVID-19. The panel ponders over the way in which the administration has handled the pandemic and addresses the concerns regarding Trump's health status.

Next up, the show delves into the ongoing climate crisis with an incredibly witty segment titled "Climate Despair." The show's cartoon characters highlight the devastating effects of climate change while mocking those in power who refuse to acknowledge the problem. The characters also draw attention to the fatal consequences of ignoring the issue and provide some humorous solutions for the same.

As the episode progresses, the conversation shifts to the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. The panel tries to put the chaotic and chaotic debate into perspective while mocking both candidates and their idiosyncrasies. From Biden's aversion to answering the question to Trump's constant interruptions, the panelists have a lot of material to work with, and they don't hold back.

The show also features a segment called "Big Deal or Nah" in which the panelists discuss the most significant news stories of the week. The stories include Trump's taxes, TikTok controversies, and the confirmation hearings of Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett, to name a few.

The episode concludes with a segment titled "The Hot Take Booth," where the cartoon characters from Tooning Out The News interact with real-life comedians and political analysts. Together, they provide witty commentary on the week's events while also poking fun at themselves.

Overall, the 10/2/20 WEEK IN REVIEW episode of Tooning Out The News is a brilliant blend of wit, satire, and insightful commentary. The show's panelists provide an astute analysis of the week's events while also never straying too far from the humorous, comical approach at which they are so adept. If you are looking for an entertaining yet informative take on the news of the week, 10/2/20 WEEK IN REVIEW is definitely worth watching.

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Description
  • First Aired
    October 1, 2020
  • Runtime
    37 min
  • Language
    English