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#889 Why We Need Jokes To Process Politics (ft. Samantha Bee)

#889 Why We Need Jokes To Process Politics (ft. Samantha Bee)

FromAmerican Fever Dream


#889 Why We Need Jokes To Process Politics (ft. Samantha Bee)

FromAmerican Fever Dream

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Length:
47 minutes
Released:
Aug 31, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Topics:
What is Samantha Bee’s news diet?
How the writers’ strike and lack of late night shows has impacted the way we understand and process political events
What it will take to elevate more women in the politics and comedy space
How Republicans in Ohio are trying to confuse voters about a pro-reproductive rights constitutional amendment
Why is Mitch McConnell the way that he is? We ruminate
We play our favorite game: Is this celebrity older or younger than Ron DeSantis?
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Released:
Aug 31, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Staying informed doesn't have to be painful. In this all-women daily news and politics podcast presented by Betches Media and hosted by Amanda Duberman, co-hosts Sami Sage, Alise Morales, Milly Tamarez, and Kaitlin Byrd run through the day’s wildest headlines with accessible analysis and commentary you will actually relate to. Daily episodes bring fact-based news delivered with humor plus interviews with members of Congress, candidates, activists, comedians, and political experts to discuss WTF is going on and how we’re all getting through it. For constant news updates, sign up for the Sup email newsletter at betches.co/sup and follow us on Instagram at @betches_sup.