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Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out the News

Summary The animated comedy series from the creators of Our Cartoon President features mocking daily news segments and interviews with real people including Dan Abrams, Alan Dershowitz, Thomas Friedman, Nicholas Kristof, Rep. Barbara Lee, Olivia Nuzzi, Rep. Donna Shalala and Rep. Eric Swalwell.

Directed By: Stephen A. Brooks, Dale Clowdis

Written By: Addison Anderson, Jack Bensinger, Sarah Caldwell, Stephen Colbert, Bob Powers, Nate Varrone

  • Comedy Central
  • Apr 16, 2021
  • Comedy Central
  • Apr 16, 2021
Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out the News
S2 • Episode 23
4/16/21 WEEK IN REVIEW (Judy Woodruff/Willie Geist/Jonathan Allen & Amie Parnes/Rep. Ritchie Torres)
Air Date: Apr 16, 2021
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Summary The animated comedy series from the creators of Our Cartoon President features mocking daily news segments and interviews with real people including Dan Abrams, Alan Dershowitz, Thomas Friedman, Nicholas Kristof, Rep. Barbara Lee, Olivia Nuzzi, Rep. Donna Shalala and Rep. Eric Swalwell.

Created By: Mike Leech, Zach Smilovitz, Stephen Colbert, R.J. Fried, Tim Luecke, Chris Licht

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Episode 1 • Mar 4, 2021
3/4/21 Fareed Zakaria/Gov. Jared Polis/Ed O'Keefe/Yamiche Alcindor
The season premiere of Tooning Out The News features Gov. Andrew Cuomo's sexual harassment allegations, Biden's response to the MBS-Khashoggi report, and Trump's CPAC splash.
Episode 2 • Mar 9, 2021
3/9/21 INSIDE THE HILL (Jeh Johnson)
Former Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson helps Inside The Hill make sense of their Critics Choice Awards loss, the Royal family, and Biden's immigration policy.
Episode 3 • Mar 10, 2021
3/10/21 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Charles Blow)
Virtue Signal breaks down the bombshell royal interview, Pepe Le Pew's cancellation, and attacks on Asian Americans with NYTimes columnist Charles Blow. Plus, Kylie Weaver creates her own QAnon.
Episode 4 • Mar 11, 2021
3/11/21 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). Plus, the latest on former President Trump's takeover of the GOP.
Episode 5 • Mar 11, 2021
3/11/21 WEEK IN REVIEW (Jeh Johnson/Charles Blow/Rep. Madeleine Dean/Sen. Tina Smith)
This week's top stories on Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out The News include the bombshell royal family interview, the historic COVID relief bill, and a deep-dive into the latest culture wars.
Episode 6 • Mar 16, 2021
3/16/21 HOT TAKE (Nina Turner)
Hot Take breaks down the latest in Gov. Cuomo's response to sexual harassment allegations and discusses the H.R. 1 voting rights bill with Ohio 11th congressional district candidate Nina Turner.
Episode 7 • Mar 17, 2021
3/17/21 INSIDE THE HILL (Rep. Jimmy Gomez)
Inside The Hill panics over the COVID relief bill, Republican vaccine hesitancy, and Gov. Cuomo's recent progressive streak with Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-CA).
Episode 8 • Mar 19, 2021
3/19/21 THE ESTABLISHMENT (Ross Douthat)
The Establishment breaks down the latest developments in Atlanta mass shooting, Mitch McConnell's threat to enact his agenda, and the crisis at the southern border with NYTimes columnist Ross Douthat.
Episode 9 • Mar 19, 2021
3/19/21 WEEK IN REVIEW (Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse/Nina Turner/Ross Douthat/Rep. Jimmy Gomez)
This week's top stories on Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out The News include the horrific hate crime in Atlanta, Gov. Cuomo's scandals, the filibuster debate, and more.
Episode 10 • Mar 23, 2021
3/23/21 HOT TAKE (Rep. Jason Crow)
Hot Take breaks down the border crisis with Rep. Jason Crow. Plus, a deep dive into Biden's Air Force One fall with Associate Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School Dr. Maitreyi Mazumdar.
Episode 11 • Mar 24, 2021
3/24/21 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Marc Lamont Hill)
Virtue Signal looks into renewed efforts for gun reform, Biden's new $3T infrastructure bill, and Amazon workers attempt to unionize with guest Marc Lamont Hill.
Episode 12 • Mar 25, 2021
3/25/21 INSIDE THE HILL (Gov. Phil Murphy)
Inside The Hill covers the Biden's push for gun reform and infrastructure spending, the Goldman Sachs allegations, and the AstraZeneca controversy with Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey. Plus, the fight over Covid vaccine patents.
Episode 13 • Mar 26, 2021
3/26/21 WEEK IN REVIEW (Weijia Jiang/Gov. Phil Murphy/Rep. Jason Crow/Marc Lamont Hill)
This week's top stories on Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out The News include Biden's first press conference, the push for gun reform, exploitation of the southern border crisis, and more.
Episode 14 • Mar 30, 2021
3/30/21 BIG NEWS (Margaret Hoover)
Big News breaks down the latest on Biden's Build Back Better proposal, Georgia's voter suppression law, the big boat in the Suez Canal, and more with host of PBS's "Firing Line", Margaret Hoover.
Episode 15 • Mar 31, 2021
3/31/21 HOT TAKE (Rep. Mondaire Jones)
Rep. Mondaire Jones joins Hot Take to discuss Trump's latest Fauci insult, Lil Nas X's satanic music video, anti-trans legislation, and more.
Episode 16 • Apr 1, 2021
4/1/21 THE ESTABLISHMENT (Rob Reiner)
The Establishment dives into Biden's new infrastructure bill, the underage sex allegations against Rep. Matt Gaetz, and more with legendary filmmaker Rob Reiner.
Episode 17 • Apr 2, 2021
4/2/21 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Kara Swisher)
Virtue Signal discusses the Matt Gaetz scandal, marijuana legislation, and more with the New York Times' Kara Swisher. Plus, Kylie writes her own COVID vaccine PSA song.
Episode 18 • Apr 2, 2021
4/2/21 WEEK IN REVIEW (Rob Reiner/Rep. Mondaire Jones/Kara Swisher/Margaret Hoover)
This week's top stories on Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out The News include Matt Gaetz underage sex trafficking allegations, Lil Nas X's controversial music video, Biden's "Build Back Better" plan, and more.
Episode 19 • Apr 13, 2021
4/13/21 THE ESTABLISHMENT (Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes)
The Establishment breaks down the latest in Matt Gaetz's allegations, Trump's tirade vs Mitch McConnell, Tucker Carlson's theory, and John Boehner's attack on the party he helped create with authors Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes.
Episode 20 • Apr 14, 2021
4/14/21 BIG NEWS (Judy Woodruff)
Big News breaks down the police killing of Daunte Wright with PBS NewsHour's Judy Woodruff. Plus, where in the world is Prince Philip?
Episode 21 • Apr 15, 2021
4/15/21 INSIDE THE HILL (Willie Geist)
Inside The Hill debates Biden's Afghanistan troop withdrawal, the FDA pause on the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, and the latest in Matt Gaetz's sex trafficking scandal with host of Sunday TODAY Willie Geist.
Episode 22 • Apr 16, 2021
4/16/21 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Rep. Ritchie Torres)
Virtue Signal spills the tea on Biden's Afghanistan break up, Bernie Madoff's death, and Colton Underwood's coming out story with Rep. Ritchie Torres. Plus, a look at the media's newfound concern for Afghan women.
Episode 23 • Apr 16, 2021
4/16/21 WEEK IN REVIEW (Judy Woodruff/Willie Geist/Jonathan Allen & Amie Parnes/Rep. Ritchie Torres)
This week's top stories on Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out The News include the latest in Matt Gaetz's underage sex trafficking scandal, Biden's call to withdraw troops from Afghanistan, the tragic shooting of Duante Wright, and more.
Episode 24 • Apr 20, 2021
4/20/21 HOT TAKE (Shannon Watts)
Hot Take breaks down the wave of mass shootings in the U.S., the Derek Chauvin trial, and Gov. Ron DeSantis and Trump's return to TV with Moms Demand Action Founder, Shannon Watts. Plus, Hot Take's Oscar predictions.
Episode 25 • Apr 21, 2021
4/21/21 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Tara Palmeri)
Virtue Signal discusses the Derek Chauvin guilty verdict, Trump's vaccine pettiness, Peloton's safety concerns, and Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's hot-pink selfie. Plus, a deep dive into Amy Coney Barrett's glass ceiling-shattering book deal.
Episode 26 • Apr 22, 2021
4/22/21 Inside the Hill (Sen. Jeff Merkley)
Inside The Hill breaks down 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.
Episode 27 • Apr 23, 2021
4/23/21 THE ESTABLISHMENT (Rep. Raul Ruiz)
The Establishment breaks down the latest on Biden's Climate Summit, police reform, George W. Bush's press tour, and Joe Lieberman's return to Washington with Rep. Raul Ruiz.
Episode 28 • Apr 23, 2021
4/23/21 WEEK IN REVIEW (Sen. Jeff Merkley, Rep. Raul Ruiz, Tara Palmeri, Shannon Watts)
This week's top stories on Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out The News include Derek Chauvin's guilty verdict, gun reform, Biden's climate change summit, and more.
Episode 29 • Apr 27, 2021
4/27/21 HOT TAKE (Michael Cohen)
Hot Take talks exclusively with former Trump attorney Michael Cohen about his house arrest, the bombshell Trump tax investigation, the 2024 Republican candidates, and more. Plus, an inspiring Shawshank Redemption moment.
Episode 30 • Apr 28, 2021
4/28/21 BIG NEWS (Gov. Ned Lamont)
Big News breaks down Tucker Carlson's anti-mask madness, the results of the 2020 census, and the latest Gov. Cuomo scandal denial. Plus, can guest Gov. Ned Lamont make Connecticut sexy again?
Episode 31 • Apr 29, 2021
4/29/21 SPECIAL COVERAGE (Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz)
The Tooning Out The News Special Coverage super-panel breaks down President Biden's remarks on COVID-19, infrastructure, police reform, immigration, gun control, and more with Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz.
Episode 32 • Apr 30, 2021
4/30/21 Inside The Hill (Sen. Alex Padilla)
Inside The Hill breaks down Biden's first joint address to Congress including his wealth tax, the American Jobs Plan, and immigration reform with guest Sen. Alex Padilla. Plus, the raid on Rudy Giuliani by the FBI.
Episode 33 • Apr 30, 2021
4/30/21 WEEK IN REVIEW (Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz/Michael Cohen/Gov. Ned Lamont/Sen. Alex Padilla)
This week's top stories on Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out The News include President Biden's first joint address to Congress, the possible prosecution of Donald Trump, nationwide loosening of COVID restrictions, and more.
Episode 34 • May 4, 2021
5/4/21 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Rep. Ruben Gallego)
Virtue Signal tackles the global COVID case explosion, Stephanie Ruhle's clapback to Biden's tax increases on the rich, the GOP's war against Mitt Romney and Liz Cheney, and Hillary Clinton's attack on Afghanistan withdrawal.
Episode 35 • May 5, 2021
5/5/21 THE ESTABLISHMENT (Rev. William J. Barber II)
The Establishment breaks down the GOP's revolt against Liz Cheney, the Bill and Melinda Gates divorce, Rudy Giuliani's FBI raid reaction, and the latest calls for police reform with guest Rev. William J. Barber II.
Episode 36 • May 6, 2021
5/6/21 BIG NEWS (Michael Lewis)
Big News breaks down Facebook's decision to uphold Donald Trump's ban, the GOP's rift with Liz Cheney, and Biden's summer vaccine push. Plus, the panel pitches some new book idea to best-selling author Michael Lewis.
Episode 37 • May 7, 2021
5/7/21 HOT TAKE (Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton)
Hot Take breaks down Facebook's Trump ban, Caitlyn Jenner's run for governor in CA, Brian Kilmeade's epic takedown of a child, and the fight for D.C. statehood with Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton.
Episode 38 • May 7, 2021
5/7/21 WEEK IN REVIEW (Rev. William J. Barber II/Michael Lewis/Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton/Rep. Ruben Gallego)
This week's top stories on Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out The News include the GOP's revolt against Mitt Romney and Liz Cheney, the worldwide explosion of COVID cases, Rudy Giuliani's FBI troubles, and more.
Episode 39 • May 18, 2021
5/18/21 INSIDE THE HILL (Gov. Ed Rendell)
Inside The Hill reacts to the escalating Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Bill Gates' past indiscretion, the latest Matt Gaetz bombshells, and more with former Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell.
Episode 40 • May 19, 2021
5/19/21 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Rep. Marie Newman)
Virtue Signal digs into Biden's response to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, loosened mask guidelines for vaccinated Americans, Amazon's new employee wellness program, and the recent wave of anti-trans legislation with Rep. Marie Newman.
Episode 41 • May 20, 2021
5/20/21 BIG NEWS (Dr. Ibram X. Kendi)
Big News breaks down the calls for an Israel-Palestine cease-fire, the criminal prosecution of Donald Trump, the police killing of Andrew Brown Jr., and Andrew Giuliani's run for governor of New York with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi.
Episode 42 • May 21, 2021
5/21/21 THE ESTABLISHMENT (Eugene Daniels)
The Establishment debates the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection commission, Israel-Gaza cease-fire, UFO evidence, and more with Politico's Eugene Daniels.
Episode 43 • May 21, 2021
5/21/21 WEEK IN REVIEW (Eugene Daniels/Rep. Marie Newman/Dr. Ibram X. Kendi/Gov. Ed Rendell)
This week's top stories on Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out The News include the conflict between Israel-Palestine, the January 6th commission, UFOs, Bill Gates' scandals, and more.
Episode 44 • May 25, 2021
5/25/21 THE ESTABLISHMENT (Eleanor Clift)
The Establishment dives into the bombshell COVID reports, pushback against Jan. 6th commission, and the panel answers the question, "Hey, should we maybe do something about Marjorie Taylor Greene?" with The Daily Beast's Eleanor Clift.
Episode 45 • May 26, 2021
5/26/21 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Preet Bharara)
Virtue Signal reacts to COVID blame game, the 1-yr anniversary of George Floyd, and upcoming "Friends" reunion. A look at possible Trump conviction with former US Attorney for the Southern District of New York Preet Bharara.
Episode 46 • May 27, 2021
5/27/21 INSIDE THE HILL (Patrick Radden Keefe)
Inside The Hill debates Biden's progressive agenda, the January 6th commission, and the criminal investigation into Donald Trump. Plus, a dive into the Sackler family with Patrick Radden Keefe.
Episode 47 • May 28, 2021
5/28/21 HOT TAKE (Sebastian Junger)
Hot Take sounds off on the rumors of a Trump 2024 campaign, the Wuhan lab leak theory, Marjorie Taylor Greene's latest incendiary comments, and more with best-selling author Sebastian Junger.
Episode 48 • May 28, 2021
5/28/21 WEEK IN REVIEW (Preet Bharara/Sebastian Junger/Patrick Radden Keefe/Eleanor Clift)
This week's top stories on Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out The News include the Wuhan Lab COVID origin theory, the debate over the January 6th commission, Marjorie Taylor Greene's offensive comments, and more.
Episode 49 • Jun 8, 2021
6/8/21 INSIDE THE HILL (Ben Rhodes)
Inside The Hill reacts to Joe Manchin's op-ed defending the filibuster, Donald Trump's reemergence, businesses under ransomware attacks, and Jeff Bezos's spaceflight with former Obama Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes.
Episode 50 • Jun 9, 2021
6/9/21 HOT TAKE (Rep. Judy Chu)
Hot Take discusses Donald Trump's 2024 running mate, 'Fauci-gate', revelations about the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, and the Logan Paul/Floyd Mayweather fight with Rep. Judy Chu.
Episode 51 • Jun 10, 2021
6/10/21 BIG NEWS (Michael Beschloss)
Big News covers the Biden administration's push for infrastructure legislation, ProPublica's report about how the rich avoid income taxes, and the President's first foreign trip with NBC News historian Michael Beschloss.
Episode 52 • Jun 11, 2021
6/11/21 SMART TALK TONIGHT (Salman Rushdie)
In the anticipated premiere of Smart Talk Tonight, newsman Kenneth Parsons sits down with author Salman Rushdie to discuss the limits of free speech, Biden's "mistake" handling the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, and the HGTV star Chip Gaines.
Episode 53 • Jun 11, 2021
6/11/21 WEEK IN REVIEW (Rep. Judy Chu/Salman Rushdie/Michael Beschloss/Ben Rhodes)
This week's top stories on Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out The News include Donald Trump's pants mystery, Joe Manchin's battle for status quo, and more. And the anticipated premiere of Smart Talk Tonight with author Salman Rushdie.
Episode 57 • Jun 15, 2021
6/15/21 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Anthony Mason)
Virtue Signal spills the tea on Trump's subpoena, Jeffrey Toobin's return to CNN, and voting rights in the Senate with CBS's Anthony Mason. Plus, giving tech billionaires the keys to humanity's space future in tonight's Signal Boost.
Episode 58 • Jun 16, 2021
6/16/21 THE ESTABLISHMENT (Rep. Sara Jacobs)
The Establishment breaks down President Biden's highly anticipated meeting with Vladimir Putin, Mitch McConnell's Supreme Court vow, Marjorie Taylor Greene's half-assed apology, and more with Rep. Sara Jacobs.
Episode 59 • Jun 17, 2021
6/17/21 BIG NEWS (Andy Slavitt)
Big News breaks down big moments from President Biden's meeting w/ Vladimir Putin, America's post-COVID reopening, and the Trump Organization criminal investigation w/ former White House Senior Advisor for COVID Response Andy Slavitt.
Episode 60 • Jun 18, 2021
6/18/21 HOT TAKE (Rep. Veronica Escobar)
Hot Take breaks down President Biden getting walloped by Vladimir Putin, the Texas ban on "critical race theory", the status of Trump's border wall, and more with Rep. Veronica Escobar.
Episode 61 • Jun 18, 2021
6/18/21 WEEK IN REVIEW (Rep. Veronica Escobar/Anthony Mason/Rep. Sara Jacobs/Andy Slavitt)
This week's stories on Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out The News include President Biden's face-off w/ Vladimir Putin, the latest on investigation into Donald Trump, the return of Jeffrey Toobin to CNN, and much more.
Episode 62 • Jun 22, 2021
6/22/21 BIG NEWS (Rep. André Carson)
Big News breaks down the battle over voting rights, the latest in the infrastructure saga, rumors of Trump running for Speaker of the House, and Dr. Fauci's new press tour with Rep. André Carson.
Episode 63 • Jun 23, 2021
6/23/21 THE ESTABLISHMENT (Sen. John Hickenlooper)
The Establishment breaks down the final vote on the "For the People Act," the latest in the Trump Organization investigation, and the panel makes a sacrificial offering to Joe Manchin with Sen. John Hickenlooper.
Episode 64 • Jun 24, 2021
6/24/21 INSIDE THE HILL (Ziwe)
Inside The Hill breaks down the "For the People Act," Andrew Yang's loss in the New York City Democratic Mayoral Primary, Supreme Court's ruling NCAA student athletes, and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse's "all-white" beach club scandal with Ziwe.
Episode 65 • Jun 25, 2021
6/25/21 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Rep. Eric Swalwell)
Virtue Signal on President Biden's bipartisan infrastructure, Vice-President Kamala Harris's border tour, Nancy Pelosi's January 6th Select Committee, the latest on Britney Spears' conservatorship, and more with Rep. Eric Swalwell.
Episode 66 • Jun 25, 2021
6/25/21 WEEK IN REVIEW (Sen. John Hickenlooper/Rep. Eric Swalwell/Ziwe/Rep. André Carson)
This week's stories on Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out The News includes setback for "For the People Act", President Biden's infrastructure deal, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse's beach club scandal, and much more.
Episode 67 • Jun 29, 2021
6/29/21 THE ESTABLISHMENT (Sen. Mazie Hirono)
The Establishment declares President Biden's infrastructure bill dead after hiccup, breaks down Gov. DeSantis's Miami Beach condo building collapse, the Trump investigation, and the 2022 election plans with Sen. Mazie Hirono.
Episode 68 • Jun 30, 2021
6/30/21 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Wes Moore)
Virtue Signal is gagging for Pres. Biden's infrastructure tour, Nancy Pelosi's January 6th commission, the Manhattan DA's investigation into Trump Organization, and Wes Moore's campaign for Gov. of Maryland vs former DNC chair Tom Perez.
Episode 69 • Jul 1, 2021
7/1/21 INSIDE THE HILL (Steve Rattner)
Inside the Hill demands invocation of the 25th amendment for Pres. Biden's proposed tax increases, looks into the causes of the Surfside condo collapse, and pitches ideas for how to solve climate change with Steve Rattner.
Episode 70 • Jul 2, 2021
7/2/21 HOT TAKE (Jonathan Capehart & Craig Fugate)
Hot Take bribes Allen Weisselberg not to flip in the Trump Org's investigation, Bill Cosby's prison release, and eulogizes Donald Rumsfeld with Jonathan Capehart. Former FEMA admin Craig Fugate discusses Miami Beach Surfside collapse.
Episode 71 • Jul 2, 2021
7/2/21 WEEK IN REVIEW (Jonathan Capehart & Craig Fugate/Sen. Mazie Hirono/Steve Rattner/Wes Moore)
This week's top stories on Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out The News: President Biden's infrastructure campaign, the Trump Org's indictments, the Surfside condo collapse, Nancy Pelosi's bipartisan January 6th commission, and much more.
Episode 72 • Jul 13, 2021
7/13/21 INSIDE THE HILL (Rainn Wilson & Reza Aslan)
Inside The Hill breaks down paranoid soundbites of the 2021 CPAC, billionaire Richard Branson's escape from dying planet, the struggle to vaccinate the hesitant with hosts of "Metaphysical Milkshake" podcast Rainn Wilson and Reza Aslan.
Episode 73 • Jul 14, 2021
7/14/21 BIG NEWS (Rep. Sharice Davids)
Big News covers President Biden's case for voting rights, effects of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, and end of the Afghanistan war w/ Rep. Sharice Davids. Plus, James Smartwood debates who deserves child tax credit with bully, "Ricky."
Episode 74 • Jul 15, 2021
7/15/21 HOT TAKE (P.J. O'Rourke)
Hot Take slams the Democrats' $3.5T budget plan, Trump and Kavanaugh to make amends, Texas Democrats' political stunt, and loses it over Olivia Rodrigo's White House press conference with NYT best-selling author and humorist P.J. O'Rourke.
Episode 75 • Jul 16, 2021
7/16/21 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Ed Asner)
Virtue Signal stans the Democrats' $3.5T spending bill, efforts to decriminalize marijuana nationwide, George W. Bush's comments on the end of the Afghanistan War, and more with actor and activist Ed Asner.
Episode 76 • Jul 16, 2021
7/16/21 WEEK IN REVIEW (Rep. Sharice Davids/Ed Asner/Rainn Wilson & Reza Aslan/P.J. O'Rourke)
This week's top stories on Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out The News include the Democrats' $3.5T infrastructure plan, highlights from Trump's speech at CPAC, Olivia Rodrigo's vaccine push at the White House, and more.
Episode 77 • Jul 20, 2021
7/20/21 INSIDE THE HILL (Sheera Frenkel & Cecilia Kang)
Inside The Hill covers President Biden's comments on Facebook's vax disinformation, Matt Gaetz and MTG's "America First" protest, and more w/ "An Ugly Truth: Inside Facebook's Battle for Domination" authors Cecilia Kang and Sheera Frenkel.
Episode 78 • Jul 21, 2021
7/21/21 THE ESTABLISHMENT (Rep. Jahana Hayes)
The Establishment reacts to Chuck Schumer's call for an early vote on the infrastructure deal, Kevin McCarthy's appointees to the Jan. 6th commission, and Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin rocket launch with Rep. Jahana Hayes (D-CT).
Episode 79 • Jul 22, 2021
7/22/21 HOT TAKE (Howard Fineman)
Hot Take on Sean Hannity's vax betrayal, the Dem's spending bill, Bezos' plans to pollute space w/ NBC and MSNBC's Howard Fineman. An update on our TOTN Investigation on Andrew Giuliani's allegedly non-existent company "Giuliani Golf."
Episode 80 • Jul 23, 2021
7/23/21 BIG NEWS (Sen. Michael Bennet)
Big News welcomes former presidential candidate Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) to debate infrastructure reform, child tax credit, and landmark opioid settlement. Plus, James Smartwood Jr. reports from the Covid infected 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Episode 81 • Jul 23, 2021
7/23/21 WEEK IN REVIEW (Rep. Jahana Hayes/Howard Fineman/Sen. Michael Bennet/Sheera Frenkel & Cecilia Kang)
This week's top stories on Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out The News includes bombshell investigation on Andrew Giuliani's business "Giuliani Golf," Schumer's infrastructure vote, Bezos' Blue Origin flight, Olympics COVID, and more.
Episode 82 • Jul 27, 2021
7/27/21 HOT TAKE (James Carville)
Hot Take on highlights from Trump's "Protect Our Elections Rally", the start of the Jan. 6th commission, the latest from the Tokyo Olympics, and the storied career of guest and co-host of the Politics War Room podcast, James Carville.
Episode 83 • Jul 28, 2021
7/28/21 THE ESTABLISHMENT (Dr. Vivek Murthy and Rep. Jake Auchincloss)
The Establishment on CDC's mask guidelines with Surgeon General Vivek Murthy. Plus, first day of the Jan. 6 commission, Chuck Schumer's threat to cancel August recess, and reaction to the "woke Olympics" with Rep. Jake Auchincloss.
Episode 84 • Jul 29, 2021
7/29/21 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Rep. Marc Veasey)
Virtue Signal spills 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).
Episode 85 • Jul 30, 2021
7/30/21 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," his relationships with Oprah and Michael Jackson, and more.
Episode 86 • Jul 30, 2021
7/30/21 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 of Jan. 6th commission, Simone Biles' withdrawal from Tokyo Olympics, CDC's mask guidelines, an interview w/ James Carville, a sit-down w/ Deepak Chopra.
Episode 87 • Aug 10, 2021
8/10/21 THE ESTABLISHMENT (Robert Draper)
The Establishment on Donald Trump's take on vax mandates, passing the $3.5 trillion infrastructure plan, the Cuomo report, and the Taliban's latest victories in Afghanistan w/ author Robert Draper.
Episode 88 • Aug 11, 2021
8/11/21 HOT TAKE (Cullen Hoback)
Hot Take loses it over Gov. Andrew Cuomo's resignation, the U.N. climate change report, the $1 trillion-dollar infrastructure deal, the debate on vaccine mandates, and more with "Q: Into The Storm" director Cullen Hoback.
Episode 89 • Aug 12, 2021
8/12/21 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Rep. Darren Soto)
Virtue Signal is here for the passage of the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure deal, Andrew Cuomo's farewell, Florida's COVID surge, and more with Rep. Darren Soto (D-FL).
Episode 90 • Aug 13, 2021
8/13/21 BIG NEWS (Katty Kay)
Big News breaks 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.
Episode 91 • Aug 13, 2021
8/13/21 WEEK IN REVIEW (Robert Draper/Cullen Hoback/Katty Kay/Rep. Darren Soto)
This week's top stories on Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out The News include Andrew Cuomo's resignation, the passing of the $1 trillion-dollar infrastructure deal, the new vax mandates, the Taliban's victories in Afghanistan, and more.
Episode 92 • Aug 24, 2021
8/24/21 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Gen. Wesley Clark)
Virtue Signal is shook by the 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.
Episode 93 • Aug 25, 2021
8/25/21 BIG NEWS (Rep. Mark Takano)
Big News covers the infrastructure plan and the latest on Biden's Afghanistan evacuation with Rep. Mark Takano. Plus, a new, exclusive Tooning Out Investigation into the Andrew Giuliani gubernatorial campaign reveals a charity work deceit.
Episode 94 • Aug 26, 2021
8/26/21 INSIDE THE HILL (Touré)
Inside The Hill condemns the withdrawal from Afghanistan, applauds Goldman Sachs' new vaccine mandate, and celebrates Herschel Walker's newly announced Senate campaign with "Nothing Compares 2 U" author Touré.
Episode 95 • Aug 27, 2021
8/27/21 WEEK IN REVIEW (Gen. Wesley Clark/Rep. Mark Takano/Touré)
This week's top stories on Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out The News include the Biden administration's evacuation from Afghanistan, the passage of the historic $3.5T infrastructure plan, corporate vaccine mandates, and more.
Episode 96 • Aug 31, 2021
8/31/21 THE ESTABLISHMENT (Rep. Raul Grijalva)
The Establishment reacts 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-AZ).
Episode 97 • Sep 1, 2021
9/1/2021 INSIDE THE HILL (Rep. Mike Levin)
Inside The Hill breaks down Biden's ending of America's longest war in Afghanistan, the wave of anti-mask mania in schools, and Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA) signals "code red" for climate change following Hurricane Ida's devastation.
Episode 98 • Sep 2, 2021
9/2/21 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Ian Bremmer)
Virtue Signal breaks down the Supreme Court's non-decision on Texas's abortion bill, the EU's potential ban on unvaccinated American tourists, and the panel swipes right on the next Forever War with Eurasia Group President Ian Bremmer.
Episode 99 • Sep 3, 2021
9/3/21 HOT TAKE (Tiffany Cross)
Hot Take covers 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.
Episode 100 • Sep 3, 2021
9/3/21 WEEK IN REVIEW (Tiffany Cross/Rep. Raul Grijalva/Rep. Mike Levin/Ian Bremmer)
This week's top stories on Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out The News include Biden's ending of America's longest war in Afghanistan, a climate change "code red" following Hurricane Ida's path of destruction, and more
Episode 101 • Sep 8, 2021
9/8/21 BIG NEWS (Clarissa Ward)
Big News reports the latest on the Taliban power in Afghanistan, the women in Kabul, defense contractors' war and Republican pressure on the US military to redeploy with CNN Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward.
Episode 102 • Sep 9, 2021
9/9/21 INSIDE THE HILL (Cecile Richards)
Inside The Hill on the fallout from Texas's anti-abortion bill, 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.
Episode 103 • Sep 10, 2021
9/10/21 THE ESTABLISHMENT (Randi Weingarten)
This week's top stories on Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out The News include the fallout from Texas's extreme anti-abortion bill, Taliban's power struggle in Afghanistan, Covid surge as teachers and students head back to school.
Episode 104 • Sep 10, 2021
9/10/21 WEEK IN REVIEW (Cecile Richards/Clarissa Ward/Randi Weingarten)
Episode 105 • Sep 14, 2021
9/14/2021 BIG NEWS (Barry Sonnenfeld)
Big News on Republican outrage over COVID mandates, Donald Trump and Rudy Giuliani's behavior on the anniversary of 9/11, the scandal of the Emmys as "Tooning Out the News" loses to "Carpool Karaoke" with filmmaker Barry Sonnenfeld.
Episode 106 • Sep 15, 2021
9/15/2021 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Rep. Ted Deutch)
Virtue Signal is gagged over Nicki Minaj's anti-vax tweets, AOC's Met Gala look, Secretary Antony Blinken's face-off with Congressional Republicans, and Gavin Newsom's prospects in the California recall election with Rep. Ted Deutch.
Episode 107 • Sep 16, 2021
9/16/21 HOT TAKE Ijeoma Oluo
Hot Take takes on the revelations of Gen. Mark Milley's anti-nuke Trump betrayal, the riot to protest the imprisonment of the Capitol rioters, and the landslide fraud election results from CA with NYT best-selling author Ijeoma Oluo.
Episode 108 • Sep 17, 2021
9/17/21 THE ESTABLISHMENT (Jeff Daniels)
The Establishment on Biden's meeting with business leaders on vax mandates, Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema's infrastructure, Gen. Mark Milley to stop Trump from launching a nuclear weapon, and pitches winning roles to actor Jeff Daniels.
Episode 109 • Sep 17, 2021
9/17/21 WEEK IN REVIEW (Jeff Daniels/Barry Sonnenfeld/Ijeoma Oluo/Rep. Ted Deutch)
Episode 116 • Oct 8, 2021
10/8/21 (Jennifer Rubin/Rev. Al Sharpton/Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney/Malcolm Gladwell)
This week on Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out The News: Kyrsten Sinema and Joe Manchin's chokehold on Biden's infrastructure bill, a Facebook whistleblower speaks up, and more.
Episode 117 • Oct 15, 2021
10/15/21 (George Will/Charlotte Alter/H.R. McMaster)
This week on Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out The News: This week's stories include Trump's 2024 campaign, freakout over Columbus Day, workplace vax mandates, an interview with the Trump Administration's H.R. McMaster, and more.
Episode 118 • Oct 22, 2021
10/22/21 (Mark Hamill/Gen. Stanley McChrystal/Ken Burns)
This week, Mark Hamill and Gen. Stanley McChrystal join Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out The News to cover vax mandates, Colin Powell's legacy, fallout from the Afghanistan withdrawal, an extended interview with Ken Burns.
Episode 120 • Nov 5, 2021
11/5/21 (Padma Lakshmi/Jonathan Lemire/Norman Lear)
This week on Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out The News, the Virginia gov race with MSNBC's Jonathan Lemire, Trump's chokehold on the Rep. Party with Norman Lear, and Padma Lakshmi speaks out on the attack on reproductive rights.
Episode 121 • Nov 12, 2021
11/12/21 (Adm. William McRaven/Rep. Nikema Williams/Rep. Cori Bush)
This week on the season finale of Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out The News, battle over Biden's BBB plan w/ Rep. Cori Bush, Jan. 6 Commission's subpoenas w/ Rep. Nikema Williams, Big News is joined by Adm. William McRaven.

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