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Season 2 – Tooning Out the News

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A cast of animated characters, led by anchor James Smartwood, parody top news stories and interview real-world guests, newsmakers and analysts.
Tooning Out the News — Season 2

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Episode 1 Aired Mar 4, 2021 SEASON PREMIERE (Fareed Zakaria; Gov. Jared Polis; Ed O'Keefe; Yamiche Alcindor) Gov. Andrew Cuomo's sexual harassment allegations; President Biden's response to the MBS-Khashoggi report; former President Trump's CPAC splash. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 9, 2021 Inside the Hill (Jeh Johnson) Former Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson helps Inside The Hill make sense of its Critics Choice Awards loss; the reaction to Oprah Winfrey's interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 10, 2021 Virtual Signal (Charles Blow) Virtue Signal breaks down the bombshell royal interview, Pepe Le Pew's cancellation and attacks on Asian Americans with New York Times columnist Charles Blow. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 11, 2021 Hot Take (Rep. Madeleine Dean) Hot Take plays culture war speed round and announces its new COVID restriction-free Spring Break beach house with Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-Pa.). Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 12, 2021 The Establishment (Sen. Tina Smith) Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) joins The Establishment's panel of Washington insiders to discuss the recently passed COVID relief bill. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 12, 2021 Week in Review (Jeh Johnson; Charles Blow; Rep. Madeleine Dean; Sen Tina Smith) This week's top stories include the royal family interview, the COVID relief bill and a deep dive into the latest culture wars. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 16, 2021 Hot Take (Nina Turner) The latest in Gov. Andrew Cuomo's response to sexual harassment allegations. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 17, 2021 Inside the Hill (Rep. Jimmy Gomez) The COVID relief bill, Republican vaccine hesitancy and Gov. Andrew Cuomo's recent progressive streak with Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.). Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 18, 2021 Big News (Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse) The shootings in Atlanta, Democrats' efforts to dismantle the filibuster and the FBI's investigation of Brett Kavanaugh with Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.). Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 19, 2021 The Establishment (Ross Douthat) The Establishment breaks down the latest developments in Atlanta's mass shooting with columnist Ross Douthat. Details Episode 11 Aired Mar 19, 2021 Week in Review (Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Nina Turner, Ross Douthat, Rep. Jimmy Gomez) Horrific hate crimes in Atlanta; Gov. Cuomo's scandals; the filibuster debate. Details Episode 12 Aired Mar 23, 2021 Hot Take (Rep. Jason Crow) The border crisis with Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colo.); a deep dive into President Biden's Air Force One fall. Details Episode 13 Aired Mar 24, 2021 Virtual Signal (Marc Lamont Hill) Renewed efforts for gun reform; President Biden's new $3 trillion infrastructure bill; Amazon workers. Details Episode 14 Aired Mar 25, 2021 Inside the Hill (Gov. Phil Murphy) The Biden administration's push for gun reform and infrastructure spending. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 26, 2021 Big News (Weijia Jiang) President Biden's first press conference and his statements on infrastructure, immigration and the pandemic. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 26, 2021 Week in Review (Weijia Jiang, Gov. Phil Murphy, Rep. Jason Crow, Marc Lamont Hill) Biden's first press conference; the push for gun reform; exploitation of the southern border crisis. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 30, 2021 Big News (Margaret Hoover) A breakdown of President Biden's Build Back Better proposal, Georgia's voter suppression law and the big boat in the Suez Canal. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 31, 2021 Hot Take (Rep. Mondaire Jones) Rep. Mondaire Jones (D-N.Y.) discusses former President Trump's latest insult in regards to Dr. Anthony Fauci, Lil Nas X's music video, anti-trans legislation, and more. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 1, 2021 The Establishment (Rob Reiner) Diving into President Biden's new infrastructure bill, the underage sex allegations against Rep. Matt Gaetz and more with filmmaker Rob Reiner. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 2, 2021 Virtue Signal (Kara Swisher) A discussion about the scandal surrounding Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), marijuana legislation and more with the New York Times' Kara Swisher. Details Episode 21 Aired Apr 2, 2021 Week in Review (Rob Reiner, Rep. Mondaire Jones, Kara Swisher, Margaret Hoover) Matt Gaetz's underage sex trafficking allegations; Lil Nas X's controversial music video; Biden's Build Back Better plan. Details Episode 22 Aired Apr 13, 2021 The Establishment (Jonathan Allen & Amie Parnes) A breakdown of the latest news regarding Rep. Matt Gaetz's sex trafficking allegations and former President Trump recent statements about Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell; with authors Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes ("Lucky"). Details Episode 23 Aired Apr 14, 2021 Big News (Judy Woodruff) A breakdown of the police killing of Daunte Wright with news anchor Judy Woodruff ("PBS NewsHour"). Details Episode 24 Aired Apr 15, 2021 Inside the Hill (Willie Geist) President Biden's Afghanistan troop withdrawal; the FDA pause on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine; the latest in Rep. Matt Gaetz's sex trafficking scandal; with news anchor Willie Geist ("Sunday Today"). Details Episode 25 Aired Apr 16, 2021 Virtue Signal (Rep. Ritchie Torres) President Biden announces a troop withdrawal from Afghanistan; financier Bernie Madoff's death; TV personality Colton Underwood ("The Bachelor") comes out; Afghan women; with Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.). Details Episode 26 Aired Apr 16, 2021 Week in Review ((Judy Woodruff, Willie Geist, Jonathan Allen & Amie Parnes, Rep. Ritchie Torres) A cast of animated characters, led by anchor James Smartwood, parody top news stories and interview real-world guests, newsmakers and analysts. Details Episode 27 Aired Apr 20, 2021 Hot Take (Shannon Watts) Mass shootings in the United States; the Derek Chauvin trial; Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) and former President Trump's return to television; with Moms Demand Action Founder Shannon Watts. Details Episode 28 Aired Apr 21, 2021 Virtue Signal (Tara Palmeri) The Derek Chauvin guilty verdict; former President Trump's vaccine rhetoric; Peloton's latest safety concerns; with journalist Tara Palmeri. Details Episode 29 Aired Apr 22, 2021 Inside the Hill (Sen. Jeff Merkley) The response to Derek Chauvin's guilty verdict, the White House's police reform plan, and the For The People Act with its lead sponsor, Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.). Details Episode 30 Aired Apr 23, 2021 The Establishment (Rep. Raul Ruiz) The latest on President Biden's Climate Summit, police reform and former President George W. Bush's press tour, with Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.). Details Episode 31 Aired Apr 23, 2021 Week in Review ((Sen. Jeff Merkley, Rep. Raul Ruiz, Tara Palmeri, Shannon Watts) A cast of animated characters, led by anchor James Smartwood, parody top news stories and interview real-world guests, newsmakers and analysts. Details Episode 32 Aired Apr 27, 2021 Hot Take (Michael Cohen) An interview with former President Trump's attorney, Michael Cohen, about his house arrest, the Trump tax investigation, the 2024 Republican candidates, and more. Details Episode 33 Aired Apr 28, 2021 Big News (Gov. Ned Lamont) TV show host Tucker Carlson's anti-mask rhetoric; the results of the 2020 census; the latest news on Gov. Andrew Cuomo; with Gov. Ned Lamont (D-Conn.). Details Episode 34 Aired Apr 29, 2021 Special Coverage (Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz) A break down of President Biden's remarks on COVID-19, infrastructure, police reform, immigration, gun control, and more with Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.). Details Episode 35 Aired Apr 30, 2021 Inside the Hill (Sen. Alex Padilla) A breakdown of President Biden's first joint address to Congress, including his wealth tax, the American Jobs Plan and immigration; with Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.). Details Episode 36 Aired Apr 30, 2021 Week in Review ((Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Michael Cohen, Gov. Ned Lamont, Sen. Alex Padilla) President Biden's first joint address to Congress, the possible prosecution of Donald Trump, nationwide loosening of COVID restrictions, and more. Details Episode 37 Aired May 4, 2021 Virtue Signal (Rep. Ruben Gallego) The worldwide explosion of COVID-19 cases; Stephanie Ruhle's clap-back to President Biden's tax increases on the rich; with Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.). Details Episode 38 Aired May 5, 2021 The Establishment (Rev. William J. Barber II) The GOP's revolt against Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.); Bill and Melinda Gates' divorce; Rudy Giuliani's FBI raid; with Rev. William J. Barber II. Details Episode 39 Aired May 6, 2021 Big News (Michael Lewis) Facebook's decision to uphold its ban on former President Trump; the GOP's rift with Rep, Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.); with author Michael Lewis ("The Premonition: A Pandemic Story"). Details Episode 40 Aired May 7, 2021 Hot Take (Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton) Facebook's Trump ban; TV show host Brian Kilmeade gets into a disagreement with a sixth grader; the fight for Washington D.C. statehood with Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton. Details Episode 41 Aired May 7, 2021 Week in Review (Rev. William J. Barber II, Michael Lewis, Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Rep. Ruben Gallego) A cast of animated characters, led by anchor James Smartwood, parody top news stories and interview real-world guests, newsmakers and analysts. Details Episode 42 Aired May 18, 2021 Inside the Hill (Gov. Ed Rendell) The escalating Israeli-Palestinian conflict; the latest news about businessman Bill Gates; the latest report about Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.); with former Gov. Ed Rendell (D-Pa.). Details Episode 43 Aired May 19, 2021 Virtue Signal (Rep. Marie Newman) President Biden's response to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict; loosened mask guidelines for vaccinated Americans; Amazon's new employee wellness program; the recent wave of anti-trans legislation with Rep. Marie Newman (D-Ill.). Details Episode 44 Aired May 20, 2021 Big News (Dr. Ibram X. Kendi) The calls for an Israel-Palestine cease-fire; the criminal prosecution of former President Trump; with author Ibram X. Kendi ("How to Be an Antiracist"). Details Episode 45 Aired May 21, 2021 The Establishment (Eugene Daniels) A debate over the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection commission, Israel-Gaza cease-fire, UFO evidence, and more with White House correspondent Eugene Daniels. Details Episode 46 Aired May 21, 2021 Week in Review (Eugene Daniels, Rep. Marie Newman, Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, Gov. Ed Rendell) A cast of animated characters, led by anchor James Smartwood, parody top news stories and interview real-world guests, newsmakers and analysts. Details Episode 47 Aired May 25, 2021 The Establishment (Eleanor Clift) A deep dive into the news story about COVID-19 and the Chinese laboratory; the pushback against the Jan. 6th commission; the panel answers questions about Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.); with reporter Eleanor Clift. Details Episode 48 Aired May 26, 2021 Virtue Signal (Preet Bharara) The origins of COVID-19; the one-year anniversary of George Floyd's death; the upcoming "Friends" reunion; a look at the possibility of a Trump conviction with former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Preet Bharara. Details Episode 49 Aired May 27, 2021 Inside the Hill (Patrick Radden Keefe) Debating President Biden's progressive agenda, the January 6 commission, and the criminal investigation into former President Trump; a dive into the Sackler family with Patrick Radden Keefe. Details Episode 50 Aired May 28, 2021 Hot Take (Sebastian Junger) Rumors of a Trump 2024 campaign; the Wuhan lab leak theory; Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's latest comments; with author Sebastian Junger. Details Episode 51 Aired May 28, 2021 Week in Review (Preet Bharara, Sebastian Junger, Patrick Radden Keefe, Eleanor Clift) The Wuhan Lab COVID origin theory, the debate over the January 6th commission, Marjorie Taylor Greene's offensive comments, and more. Details Episode 52 Aired Jun 8, 2021 Inside the Hill (Ben Rhodes) Sen. Joe Manchin's op-ed defending the filibuster; former President Trump's political reemergence; ransomware attacks on businesses; businessman Jeff Bezos's upcoming space flight; with author Ben Rhodes ("After the Fall"). Details Episode 53 Aired Jun 9, 2021 Hot Take (Rep. Judy Chu) Former President Trump's 2024 running mate; "Fauci-gate;" revelations about the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol; the Logan Paul/Floyd Mayweather fight; with Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.). Details Episode 54 Aired Jun 10, 2021 Big News (Michael Beschloss) The Biden administration's push for infrastructure legislation; ProPublica's report about how the rich avoid income taxes; the president's first foreign trip with historian Michael Beschloss. Details Episode 55 Aired Jun 11, 2021 Smart Talk Tonight (Salman Rushdie) Author Salman Rushdie ("Languages of Truth: Essays 2003-2020") discusses the limits of free speech on social media, the handling of Jamal Khashoggi's murder and the wisdom of TV personality Chip Gaines. Details Episode 56 Aired Jun 11, 2021 Week in Review (Rep. Judy Chu, Salman Rushdie, Michael Beschloss, Ben Rhodes) Donald Trump's pants mystery; Joe Manchin's battle for the status quo; the mega rich tax evasion scandal; the premiere of "Smart Talk Tonight" with renowned author Salman Rushdie. Details Episode 57 Aired Jun 15, 2021 Virtue Signal (Anthony Mason) Former President Trump's subpoenas; legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin's return to CNN; voting rights obstruction in the senate with journalist Anthony Mason; giving tech billionaires the keys to humanity's space future. Details Episode 58 Aired Jun 16, 2021 The Establishment (Rep. Sara Jacobs) A breakdown of President Biden's meeting with Russian President Putin; Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell makes a vow in regards to the Supreme Court; Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's apology; with Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-Calif.). Details Episode 59 Aired Jun 17, 2021 Big News (Andy Slavitt) The big moments from President Biden's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin; America's post-COVID reopening; the latest in the Trump Organization criminal investigation with former White House Senior Advisor for COVID Response Andy Slavitt. Details Episode 60 Aired Jun 18, 2021 Hot Take (Rep. Veronica Escobar) President Biden's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin; the Texas ban on "critical race theory;" the status of former President Trump's border wall; with Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-Texas). Details Episode 61 Aired Jun 18, 2021 Week in Review (Rep. Veronica Escobar, Anthony Mason, Rep. Sara Jacobs, Andy Slavitt) President Biden's historic face-off with Vladimir Putin; the criminal investigation into Donald Trump continues; the return of Jeffrey Toobin to CNN; the lifting of COVID restrictions across the country. Details Episode 62 Aired Jun 22, 2021 Big News (Rep. André Carson) The battle over voting rights; the latest in the infrastructure saga; rumors of former President Trump running for Speaker of the House; Dr. Anthony Fauci's press tour; with Rep. André Carson (D-Ind.). Details Episode 63 Aired Jun 23, 2021 The Establishment (Sen. John Hickenlooper) The final vote on the For the People Act; the latest in the Trump Organization investigation; the panel makes a sacrificial offering to Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W. Va.) with Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.). Details Episode 64 Aired Jun 24, 2021 Inside the Hill (Ziwe) The defeat of the "For the People Act;" Andrew Yang's loss in the New York City Democratic mayoral primary; the Supreme Court ruling for NCAA student athletes; Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse's "all-white" beach club scandal with comic Ziwe. Details Episode 65 Aired Jun 25, 2021 Virtue Signal (Rep. Eric Swalwell) President Biden's bipartisan infrastructure compromise; Vice President Harris' border tour; Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) announces a January 6th Select Committee; Britney Spears' conservatorship; with Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.). Details Episode 66 Aired Jun 25, 2021 Week in Review (Sen. John Hickenlooper, Rep. Eric Swalwell, Ziwe, Rep. André Carson) A cast of animated characters, led by anchor James Smartwood, parody top news stories and interview real-world guests, newsmakers and analysts. Details Episode 67 Aired Jun 29, 2021 The Establishment (Sen. Mazie Hirono) President Biden's infrastructure bill; Gov. DeSantis' response to the Miami Beach condo building collapse; the latest in the Trump investigation; a preview of the GOP's 2022 election plans with Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii). Details Episode 68 Aired Jun 30, 2021 Virtue Signal (Wes Moore) President Biden's infrastructure tour; Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's bipartisan Jan. 6 commission; the Manhattan DA's investigation into the Trump Organization; Wes Moore's campaign for governor of Maryland against former DNC Chair Tom Perez. Details Episode 69 Aired Jul 1, 2021 Inside the Hill (Steve Rattner) President Biden's proposed tax increases; the possible causes of the Surfside condo collapse; how to solve climate change with writer Steve Rattner. Details Episode 70 Aired Jul 2, 2021 Hot Take (Jonathan Capehart & Craig Fugate) Bribing Allen Weisselberg not to flip on the Trump Organization investigation, freaking out over Trump's 2024 decision, reacting to Bill Cosby's release from prison, and eulogizing Donald Rumsfeld. Details Episode 71 Aired Jul 2, 2021 Week in Review (Jonathan Capehart & Craig Fugate, Sen. Mazie Hirono, Steve Rattner, Wes Moore) A cast of animated characters, led by anchor James Smartwood, parody top news stories and interview real-world guests, newsmakers and analysts. Details Episode 72 Aired Jul 13, 2021 Inside the Hill (Rainn Wilson and Reza Aslan) Sound-bites from CPAC in Dallas; businessman Richard Branson's space flight; the effort to get people vaccinated with "Metaphysical Milkshake" podcast hosts Rainn Wilson and Reza Aslan. Details Episode 73 Aired Jul 14, 2021 Big News (Rep. Sharice Davids) President Biden's case for voting rights; the side effect of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine; the end of the war in Afghanistan with Rep. Sharice Davids (D-Kan.); James Smartwood debates who deserves the new child tax credit with his bully, "Ricky." Details Episode 74 Aired Jul 15, 2021 Hot Take (P.J. O'Rourke) The Democrats' $3.5 trillion budget plan; a political stunt; pop singer Olivia Rodrigo's White House press conference; with author and humorist P.J. O'Rourke. Details Episode 75 Aired Jul 16, 2021 Virtue Signal (Ed Asner) The Democrats' $3.5 trillion spending bill; efforts to decriminalize marijuana nationwide; former President George W. Bush's comments on the end of the Afghanistan War; with actor and activist Ed Asner. Details Episode 76 Aired Jul 16, 2021 Week in Review (Rep. Sharice Davids, Ed Asner, Rainn Wilson & Reza Aslan, P.J. O'Rourke) The Democrats' $3.5T infrastructure plan, highlights from Trump's speech at CPAC, Olivia Rodrigo's vaccine push at the White House, and more. Details Episode 77 Aired Jul 20, 2021 Inside the Hill (Sheera Frenkel & Cecilia Kang) President Biden's comments on Facebook; the bipartisan infrastructure vote; Reps. Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene's protest; authors Cecilia Kang and Sheera Frenkel ("An Ugly Truth: Inside Facebook's Battle for Domination"). Details Episode 78 Aired Jul 21, 2021 The Establishment (Rep. Jahana Hayes) Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's call for an early vote on the infrastructure deal; House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy's appointees to the Jan. 6th commission; business magnate Jeff Bezos' rocket launch; with Rep. Jahana Hayes (D-Conn.). Details Episode 79 Aired Jul 22, 2021 Hot Take (Howard Fineman) TV show host Sean Hannity's advice on getting the vaccine; the Democrats' spending bill; Jeff Bezos' trip into space; an investigation into Andrew Giuliani's company; with journalist Howard Fineman. Details Episode 80 Aired Jul 23, 2021 Big News (Sen. Michael Bennet) Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) discusses infrastructure reform, the child tax credit and the landmark opioid settlement; James Smartwood Jr. reports about COVID19- 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Details Episode 81 Aired Jul 23, 2021 Week in Review (Rep. Jahana Hayes, Howard Fineman, Sen. Michael Bennet, Sheera Frenkel & Cecilia Kang) The investigation into Andrew Giuliani's small business, "Giuliani Golf," Chuck Schumer's early infrastructure vote, Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin space flight, Olympic COVID worries, and more. Details Episode 82 Aired Jul 27, 2021 Hot Take (James Carville) Highlights from former President Trump's Protect Our Elections Rally; the start of the Jan. 6th commission; the latest from the Tokyo Olympics; with Politics War Room podcast co-host James Carville. Details Episode 83 Aired Jul 28, 2021 The Establishment (Dr. Vivek Murthy & Rep. Jake Auchincloss) A breakdown of the CDC's new mask guidelines with Surgeon General Vivek Murthy; the first day of the Jan. 6 commission; Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's threat to cancel the August recess; the Olympics with Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.). Details Episode 84 Aired Jul 29, 2021 Virtue Signal (Rep. Marc Veasey) Spilling the tea on Simone Biles' withdrawal from the Tokyo Olympics, Liz Cheney's Jan. 6 commission win, the CDC's new mask guidelines, and more with Rep. Marc Veasey (D-TX). Details Episode 85 Aired Jul 30, 2021 Smart Talk Tonight (Deepak Chopra) Dr. Ike Bloom sits down with author Deepak Chopra for a wide-ranging conversation about meditation, accusations of "pseudo-science," and his relationships with Oprah and Michael Jackson. Details Episode 86 Aired Jul 30, 2021 Week in Review (James Carville, Dr. Vivek Murthy and Rep. Jake Auchincloss, Deepak Chopra, Rep. Marc Veasey) This week's top stories on Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out The News include the start of the Jan. 6th commission, Simone Biles' withdrawal from the Tokyo Olympics, the CDC's new mask guidelines, a contentious interview with the Ragin' Cajun James Carville, and more. Plus, a sit-down with mindfulness expert Deepak Chopra. Details Episode 87 Aired Aug 3, 2021 Inside the Hill (Philip Rucker and Carol Leonnig) Questioning the White House's COVID messaging, the failure to extend the eviction moratorium, and Obama's 60th birthday bash; the panel gets the inside scoop on Trump's post-presidency authors Philip Rucker and Carol Leonnig. Details Episode 88 Aired Aug 4, 2021 The Establishment (Lawrence Wright) Reacting to the bombshell report on Gov. Andrew Cuomo's sexual harassment, the influx of terrorists on Trump's social media site GETTR, and Sen. Joe Manchin's houseboat COVID hotspot with Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Lawrence Wright. Details Episode 89 Aired Aug 5, 2021 Big News (Peter Bergen) News on the chorus calling for Gov. Andrew Cuomo's resignation, Pres. Biden's vaccine mandate push, and the extension of the eviction moratorium with "The Rise & Fall of Osama bin Laden" author Peter Bergen. Details Episode 90 Aired Aug 6, 2021 Hot Take (Dr. Cornel West) Breaking down the "witch hunt" against Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a vaccination order for U.S. troops, and the escalating war within the Democratic party; Dr. Cornel West joins the panel to discuss his controversial departure from Harvard. Details Episode 91 Aired Aug 6, 2021 Week in Review (Peter Bergen, Cornel West, Philip Rucker and Carol Leonnig, Lawrence Wright) Discussing the bombshell sexual harassment report on Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the White House's controversial push for vaccine mandates, the bruising fight to extend the eviction moratoriums and more. Details Episode 92 Aired Aug 10, 2021 The Establishment (Robert Draper) Reacting to Donald Trump's take on vaccine mandates, the passing of the $3.5 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan, the fallout from the Cuomo harassment report, and the Taliban's latest victories in Afghanistan with author Robert Draper. Details Episode 93 Aired Aug 11, 2021 Hot Take (Cullen Hoback) Losing it over Gov. Andrew Cuomo's shocking resignation, the bombshell U.N. climate change report, the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure deal, and the fierce debate around vaccine mandates with "Q: Into The Storm" author Cullen Hoback. Details Episode 94 Aired Aug 12, 2021 Virtue Signal (Rep. Darren Soto) Discussing the passage of the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure deal, Andrew Cuomo's farewell, and Florida's COVID surge with Rep. Darren Soto (D-FL). Details Episode 95 Aired Aug 13, 2021 Big News (Katty Kay) Breaking down the anti-mask mandate furor, the fight for the $3.5 trillion spending bill, and the Taliban's shocking victories in Afghanistan with best-selling author and senior editor at OZY Media, Katty Kay. Details Episode 96 Aired Aug 13, 2021 Week in Review (Robert Draper, Cullen Hoback, Katty Kay, Rep. Darren Soto) Andrew Cuomo's surprise resignation, the passing of the $1 trillion-dollar bipartisan infrastructure deal in the Senate, the furor around vaccine mandates, the Taliban's sudden victories in Afghanistan, and more. Details Episode 97 Aired Aug 24, 2021 Virtue Signal (Gen. Wesley Clark) Reacting to Biden's evacuation from Afghanistan, the vaccine hesitant's turn to horse medicine, and OnlyFans' pivot away from explicit content with former NATO Supreme Allied Commander General Wesley Clark. Details Episode 98 Aired Aug 25, 2021 Big News (Rep. Mark Takano) Covering the House passage of the $3.5 trillion infrastructure plan and the latest on Biden's Afghanistan evacuation deadline with Rep. Mark Takano; a new investigation into the Andrew Giuliani gubernatorial campaign reveals a charity work deceit. Details Episode 99 Aired Aug 26, 2021 Inside the Hill (Touré) Condemning the withdrawal from Afghanistan, applauding Goldman Sachs' new vaccine mandate, and celebrating Herschel Walker's newly announced Senate campaign with "Nothing Compares 2 U" author Touré. Details Episode 100 Aired Aug 27, 2021 Countdown to Trump's Reinstatement The special coverage super-panel has the countdown to Trump's speculated reinstatement, a ranking of right-wing grifters, and exploration into the MAGA mind, a focus group of fierce Trump loyalists, and Kylie Weaver's ultimate Trump insult. Details Episode 101 Aired Aug 27, 2021 Week in Review (Gen. Wesley Clark, Rep. Mark Takano, Touré) The Biden administration's evacuation from Afghanistan, the passage of a historic $3.5T infrastructure plan, corporate vaccine mandates, and more. Details Episode 102 Aired Aug 31, 2021 The Establishment (Rep. Raul Grijalva) Reacting to the last U.S. troop evacuation from Afghanistan, Gov. Ron DeSantis's COVID catastrophe, and the devastation from Hurricane Ida with Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-Ariz.). Details Episode 103 Aired Sep 1, 2021 Inside the Hill (Rep. Mike Levin) Breaking down Biden's ending of America's longest war in Afghanistan, the wave of anti-mask mania in schools, and Rep. Mike Levin (D-Calif.) signals "code red" for climate change following Hurricane Ida's devastation. Details Episode 104 Aired Sep 2, 2021 Virtue Signal (Ian Bremmer) Breaking down the Supreme Court's non-decision on Texas's abortion bill, the EU's potential ban on unvaccinated American tourists, and the panel discusses the next forever war with Eurasia Group President Ian Bremmer. Details Episode 105 Aired Sep 3, 2021 Hot Take (Tiffany Cross) Covering the shocking, pro-life victory in Texas, Joe Rogan's COVID cocktail, and Afghan refugees voting blue with MSNBC host of "The Cross Connection" Tiffany Cross. Details Episode 106 Aired Sep 3, 2021 Week in Review (Tiffany Cross, Rep. Raul Grijalva, Rep. Mike Levin, Ian Bremmer) The Supreme Court's refusal to block the restrictive "heartbeat bill" in Texas, Biden's ending of America's longest war in Afghanistan, a climate change code red following Hurricane Ida's path of destruction, and more. Details Episode 107 Aired Sep 8, 2021 Big News (Clarissa Ward) Reporting the latest on the Taliban solidifying power in Afghanistan, the women's protest in Kabul, defense contractors' future war innovations and Republican pressure on the United States military to redeploy with CNN's Clarissa Ward. Details Episode 108 Aired Sep 9, 2021 Inside the Hill (Cecile Richards) Charting the fallout from Texas's extreme anti-abortion bill, rising COVID deaths in Florida schools, and the end of unemployment benefits with Co-Chair of American Bridge 21st Century and former President of Planned Parenthood Cecile Richards. Details Episode 109 Aired Sep 10, 2021 The Establishment (Randi Weingarten) President Biden's new federal offensive to slow COVID-19; former President Trump tests the 2024 waters; the 20th anniversary of 9/11; with President of the American Federation of Teachers Randi Weingarten. Details Episode 110 Aired Sep 10, 2021 Week in Review (Cecile Richards, Clarissa Ward, Randi Weingarten) A cast of animated characters, led by anchor James Smartwood, parody top news stories and interview real-world guests, newsmakers and analysts. Details Episode 111 Aired Sep 14, 2021 Big News (Barry Sonnenfeld) Reacting to Republican outrage over national COVID mandates, Donald Trump and Rudy Giuliani's strange behavior on the 20th anniversary of 9/11, and the scandal that rocked the Creative Arts Emmys with legendary filmmaker Barry Sonnenfeld. Details Episode 112 Aired Sep 15, 2021 Virtue Signal (Rep. Ted Deutch) Nicki Minaj's anti-vax tweets; AOC's Met Gala look; Secretary Antony Blinken's face-off with Congressional Republicans; Gavin Newsom's prospects in the California recall election. Details Episode 113 Aired Sep 16, 2021 Hot Take (Ijeoma Oluo) Bombshell revelations of Gen. Mark Milley's anti-nuke Trump betrayal; the upcoming riot to protest the imprisonment of the Capitol rioters; the overwhelming, landslide fraud election results from California with best-selling author Ijeoma Oluo. Details Episode 114 Aired Sep 17, 2021 The Establishment (Jeff Daniels) Biden's meeting with business leaders on vaccine mandates; Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema's infrastructure holdup; Gen. Mark Milley's attempt to stop Trump from launching a nuclear weapon; pitching future Best Picture-winning roles to Jeff Daniels. Details Episode 115 Aired Sep 17, 2021 Week in Review (Jeff Daniels, Barry Sonnenfeld, Ijeoma Oluo, Rep. Ted Deutch) Gavin Newsom's survival in the California recall election; revelations about General Milley's feud with President Trump; vaccine mandates at the Met Gala. Details Episode 116 Aired Oct 8, 2021 Jennifer Rubin, Rev. Al Sharpton, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, Malcolm Gladwell Kyrsten Sinema and Joe Manchin's choke hold on Biden's infrastructure bill; the debt ceiling tug-of-war; a Facebook whistleblower breaks their silence. Details Episode 117 Aired Oct 15, 2021 George Will, Charlotte Alter, H.R. McMaster Donald Trump's 2024 campaign push; the right-wing freakout over Columbus Day; the firestorm over workplace vaccine mandates; an exclusive interview with the Trump Administration's National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster. Details Episode 118 Aired Oct 21, 2021 Mark Hamill, Gen. Stanley McChrystal, Ken Burns Mark Hamill and General Stanley McChrystal join to cover vaccine mandates, Colin Powell's legacy, and fallout from the Afghanistan withdrawal; an interview with documentarian Ken Burns. Details Episode 119 Aired Oct 29, 2021 Rep. Tony Cardenas, Rep. Adam Schiff, Chris Hadfield Rep. Adam Schiff reacts to Rolling Stone's bombshell Jan. 6 report; Rep. Tony Cardenas joins to cover Biden's effort to pass the Build Back Better bill; astronaut Chris Hadfield discusses the billionaire space race. Details Episode 120 Aired Nov 5, 2021 Padma Lakshmi, Jonathan Lemire, Norman Lear The fallout from the Virginia governor's race with MSNBC's Jonathan Lemire; Trump's chokehold on the Republican Party with Norman Lear; Padma Lakshmi speaks out on the right-wing attack on reproductive rights. Details Episode 121 Aired Nov 12, 2021 Adm. William McRaven, Rep. Nikema Williams, Rep. Cori Bush The battle over Biden's Build Back Better plan with Rep. Cori Bush; the Jan. 6 Commission's new subpoenas for Trump allies with Rep. Nikema Williams; Adm. William McRaven discusses the future of the U.S. military. Details

Season Info

Executive Producer
Stephen Colbert, Chris Licht, R.J. Fried, Tim Luecke
Network
Paramount+
Rating
TV-14 (L)
Genre
Comedy, Talk Show
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 4, 2021