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6/10/21 BIG NEWS (Michael Beschloss)
Tooning Out the News - S2 - E54
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.
Tooning Out the News: Season 2 - 101 Episode s
2x4 - 3/11/21 HOT TAKE (Rep. Madeleine Dean)
March 11, 2021
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.
2x5 - 3/12/21 THE ESTABLISHMENT (SEN. TINA SMITH)
March 12, 2021
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.
2x6 - 3/12/21 WEEK IN REVIEW (Jeh Johnson/Charles Blow/Rep. Madeleine Dean/Sen. Tina Smith)
March 12, 2021
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.
2x7 - 3/16/21 HOT TAKE (Nina Turner)
March 16, 2021
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.
2x8 - 3/17/21 INSIDE THE HILL (Rep. Jimmy Gomez)
March 17, 2021
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).
2x9 - 3/18/21 BIG NEWS (Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse)
March 18, 2021
Big News covers the horrific hate crime in Atlanta, Democrats' efforts to dismantle the filibuster, and the botched Brett Kavanaugh FBI background investigation with Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse.
2x10 - 3/19/21 THE ESTABLISHMENT (Ross Douthat)
March 19, 2021
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.
2x11 - 3/19/21 WEEK IN REVIEW (Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse/Nina Turner/Ross Douthat/Rep. Jimmy Gomez)
March 19, 2021
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.
2x12 - 3/23/21 HOT TAKE (Rep. Jason Crow)
March 23, 2021
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.
2x13 - 3/24/21 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Marc Lamont Hill)
March 24, 2021
Virtue Signal looks into renewed efforts for gun reform, Biden's new infrastructure bill, and Amazon workers attempt to unionize with guest Marc Lamont Hill.
2x14 - 3/25/21 INSIDE THE HILL (Gov. Phil Murphy)
March 25, 2021
Inside The Hill covers the Biden administration'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.
2x15 - 3/26/21 BIG NEWS (Weijia Jiang)
March 26, 2021
Big News breaks down President Biden's first press conference and his statements on infrastructure, immigration, and the filibuster with CBS News Senior White House Correspondent Weijia Jiang.
2x16 - 3/26/21 WEEK IN REVIEW (Weijia Jiang/Gov. Phil Murphy/Rep. Jason Crow/Marc Lamont Hill)
March 26, 2021
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.
2x17 - 3/30/21 BIG NEWS (Margaret Hoover)
March 30, 2021
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.
2x18 - 3/31/21 HOT TAKE (Rep. Mondaire Jones)
March 31, 2021
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.
2x19 - 4/1/21 THE ESTABLISHMENT (Rob Reiner)
April 1, 2021
The Establishment dives into Biden's new infrastructure bill, the underage sex allegations against Rep. Matt Gaetz, and more with legendary filmmaker Rob Reiner.
2x20 - 4/2/21 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Kara Swisher)
April 2, 2021
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.
2x21 - 4/2/21 WEEK IN REVIEW (Rob Reiner/Rep. Mondaire Jones/Kara Swisher/Margaret Hoover)
April 2, 2021
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.
2x22 - 4/13/21 THE ESTABLISHMENT (Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes)
April 13, 2021
The Establishment breaks down the latest in Matt Gaetz's sex trafficking allegations, Trump's tirade against Mitch McConnell, Tucker Carlson's shocking theory, and John Boehner's attack on the party he helped create with bestselling authors Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes.
2x23 - 4/14/21 BIG NEWS (Judy Woodruff)
April 14, 2021
Big News breaks down the police killing of Daunte Wright with PBS NewsHour's Judy Woodruff. Plus, where in the world is Prince Philip?
2x24 - 4/15/21 INSIDE THE HILL (Willie Geist)
April 15, 2021
Inside The Hill debates Biden's Afghanistan troop withdrawal, the FDA pause on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, and the latest in Matt Gaetz's sex trafficking scandal with host of Sunday TODAY Willie Geist.
2x25 - 4/16/21 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Rep. Ritchie Torres)
April 16, 2021
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.
2x26 - 4/16/21 WEEK IN REVIEW (Judy Woodruff/Willie Geist/Jonathan Allen & Amie Parnes/Rep. Ritchie Torres)
April 16, 2021
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.
2x27 - 4/20/21 HOT TAKE (Shannon Watts)
April 20, 2021
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!
2x28 - 4/21/21 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Tara Palmeri)
April 21, 2021
Virtue Signal discusses the Derek Chauvin guilty verdict, Trump's vaccine pettiness, Peloton's latest safety concerns, and Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's hot-pink selfie. Plus, a deep dive into Amy Coney Barrett's glass ceiling-shattering book deal.
2x29 - 4/22/21 Inside The Hill (Sen. Jeff Merkley)
April 22, 2021
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.
2x30 - 4/23/21 THE ESTABLISHMENT (Rep. Raul Ruiz)
April 23, 2021
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.
2x31 - 4/23/21 WEEK IN REVIEW (Sen. Jeff Merkley, Rep. Raul Ruiz, Tara Palmeri, Shannon Watts)
April 23, 2021
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.
2x32 - 4/27/21 HOT TAKE (Michael Cohen)
April 27, 2021
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.
2x33 - 4/28/21 BIG NEWS (Gov. Ned Lamont)
April 28, 2021
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?
2x34 - 4/29/21 SPECIAL COVERAGE (Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz)
April 29, 2021
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.
2x35 - 4/30/21 INSIDE THE HILL (Sen. Alex Padilla)
April 30, 2021
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.
2x36 - 4/30/21 WEEK IN REVIEW (Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Michael Cohen, Gov. Ned Lamont, Sen. Alex Padilla)
April 30, 2021
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.
2x37 - 5/4/21 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Rep. Ruben Gallego)
May 4, 2021
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.
2x38 - 5/5/21 5/5/21 THE ESTABLISHMENT (Rev. William J. Barber II)
May 5, 2021
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.
2x39 - 5/6/21 5/6/21 BIG NEWS (Michael Lewis)
May 6, 2021
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.
2x40 - 5/7/21 HOT TAKE (Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton)
May 7, 2021
Hot Take breaks down Facebook's Trump ban, Brian Kilmeade's epic takedown of a child, and the fight for D.C. statehood with Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton.
2x41 - 5/7/21 WEEK IN REVIEW (Rev. William J. Barber II/Michael Lewis/Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton/Rep. Ruben Gallego)
May 7, 2021
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.
2x42 - 5/18/21 INSIDE THE HILL (Gov. Ed Rendell)
May 18, 2021
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.
2x43 - 5/19/21 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Rep. Marie Newman)
May 19, 2021
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.
2x44 - 5/20/21 BIG NEWS (Dr. Ibram X. Kendi)
May 20, 2021
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.
2x45 - 5/21/21 THE ESTABLISHMENT (Eugene Daniels)
May 21, 2021
The Establishment debates the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection commission, Israel-Gaza cease-fire, UFO evidence, and more with Politico's Eugene Daniels.
2x46 - 5/21/21 WEEK IN REVIEW (Eugene Daniels/Rep. Marie Newman/Dr. Ibram X. Kendi/Gov. Ed Rendell)
May 21, 2021
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.
2x47 - 5/25/21 THE ESTABLISHMENT (Eleanor Clift)
May 25, 2021
The Establishment dives deep into the bombshell COVID-19 lab report, the pushback against the 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.
2x48 - 5/26/21 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Preet Bharara)
May 26, 2021
Virtue Signal reacts to the COVID blame game, the one-year anniversary of George Floyd, and the upcoming "Friends" reunion. Plus, a look at the possibility of a Trump conviction with former US Attorney for the Southern District of New York Preet Bharara.
2x49 - 5/27/21 INSIDE THE HILL (Patrick Radden Keefe)
May 27, 2021
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.
2x50 - 5/28/21 HOT TAKE (Sebastian Junger)
May 28, 2021
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.
2x51 - 5/28/21 WEEK IN REVIEW (Preet Bharara/Sebastian Junger/Patrick Radden Keefe/Eleanor Clift)
May 28, 2021
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.
2x52 - 6/8/21 INSIDE THE HILL (Ben Rhodes)
June 8, 2021
Inside The Hill reacts to Joe Manchin's op-ed defending the filibuster, Donald Trump's political reemergence, businesses under ransomware attacks, and Jeff Bezos's upcoming spaceflight with former Obama Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes.
2x53 - 6/9/21 HOT TAKE (Rep. Judy Chu)
June 9, 2021
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.
2x54 - 6/10/21 BIG NEWS (Michael Beschloss)
June 10, 2021
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.
2x55 - 6/11/21 SMART TALK TONIGHT (Salman Rushdie)
June 11, 2021
In the highly anticipated premiere of Smart Talk Tonight, veteran newsman Kenneth Parsons sits down with world-renowned author Salman Rushdie to discuss the limits of free speech on social media, Biden's "mistake" handling the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, and the wisdom of HGTV star Chip Gaines.
2x56 - 6/11/21 WEEK IN REVIEW (Rep. Judy Chu/Salman Rushdie/Michael Beschloss/Ben Rhodes)
June 11, 2021
This week's top stories on Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out The News include Donald Trump's pants mystery, Joe Manchin's battle for the status quo, the mega rich tax evasion bombshell, and more. Plus, the highly anticipated premiere of Smart Talk Tonight with world-renowned author Salman Rushdie.
2x57 - 6/15/21 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Anthony Mason)
June 15, 2021
Virtue Signal spills the tea on Trump's subpoena scandal, Jeffrey Toobin's return to CNN, and voting rights obstruction in the Senate with CBS This Morning's Anthony Mason. Plus, the case for giving tech billionaires the keys to humanity's space future in tonight's Signal Boost.
2x58 - 6/16/21 THE ESTABLISHMENT (Rep. Sara Jacobs)
June 16, 2021
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.
2x59 - 6/17/21 BIG NEWS (Andy Slavitt)
June 17, 2021
Big News breaks down all the big moments from President Biden's meeting with Vladimir Putin, America's post-COVID reopening, and the latest in the Trump Organization criminal investigation with former White House Senior Advisor for COVID Response Andy Slavitt.
2x60 - 6/18/21 HOT TAKE (Rep. Veronica Escobar)
June 18, 2021
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.
2x61 - 6/18/21 WEEK IN REVIEW (Rep. Veronica Escobar/Anthony Mason/Rep. Sara Jacobs/Andy Slavitt)
June 18, 2021
This week's top stories on Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out The News include President Biden's historic face-off with Vladimir Putin, the latest on the criminal investigation into Donald Trump, the return of Jeffrey Toobin to CNN, the lifting of COVID restrictions across the country, and much more.
2x62 - 6/22/21 BIG NEWS (Rep. André Carson)
June 22, 2021
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.
2x63 - 6/23/21 THE ESTABLISHMENT (Sen. John Hickenlooper)
June 23, 2021
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.
2x64 - 6/24/21 INSIDE THE HILL (Ziwe)
June 24, 2021
Inside The Hill breaks down 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, and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse's "all-white" beach club scandal with Ziwe.
2x65 - 6/25/21 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Rep. Eric Swalwell)
June 25, 2021
Virtue Signal spills the tea on President Biden's bipartisan infrastructure compromise, Vice-President Kamala Harris's upcoming border tour, Nancy Pelosi announcing a January 6th Select Committee, the latest news on Britney Spears' conservatorship, and more with Rep. Eric Swalwell.
2x66 - 6/25/21 WEEK IN REVIEW (Sen. John Hickenlooper/Rep. Eric Swalwell/Ziwe/ Rep. André Carson)
June 25, 2021
This week's top stories on Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out The News includes the setback for the "For the People Act", President Biden's bipartisan infrastructure deal, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse's "all-white" beach club scandal, rumors of Trump running for Speaker of the House, and much more.
2x67 - 6/29/21 THE ESTABLISHMENT (Sen. Mazie Hirono)
June 29, 2021
The Establishment declares President Biden's infrastructure bill dead after one hiccup, breaks down Gov. DeSantis's response to the Miami Beach condo building collapse, the latest in the Trump investigation, and previews the GOP's 2022 election plans with Sen. Mazie Hirono.
2x68 - 6/30/21 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Wes Moore)
June 30, 2021
Virtue Signal is gagging for President Biden's baller infrastructure tour, Nancy Pelosi's bipartisan January 6th commission, the Manhattan DA's investigation into the Trump Organization, and guest Wes Moore's campaign for Governor of Maryland against former DNC chair Tom Perez.
2x69 - 7/1/21 INSIDE THE HILL (Steve Rattner)
July 1, 2021
Inside The Hill demands invocation of the 25th amendment for President Biden's proposed tax increases, looks into the causes of the Surfside condo collapse, and pitches ideas for how to solve climate change with former Obama "Car Czar" and frequent "Morning Joe" guest Steve Rattner.
2x70 - 7/2/21 HOT TAKE (Jonathan Capehart & Craig Fugate)
July 2, 2021
Hot Take bribes Allen Weisselberg not to flip in the Trump Organization investigation, freaks out over Trump's 2024 decision, reacts to Bill Cosby's release from prison, and eulogizes Donald Rumsfeld with MSNBC's Jonathan Capehart. Plus, former FEMA administrator Craig Fugate discusses the Miami Beach Surfside collapse.
2x71 - 7/2/21 WEEK IN REVIEW (Jonathan Capehart & Craig Fugate/Sen. Mazie Hirono/Steve Rattner/Wes Moore)
July 2, 2021
This week's top stories on Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out The News include President Biden's infrastructure campaign, the Trump Organization indictments, the Surfside condo collapse, Nancy Pelosi's bipartisan January 6th commission, and much more.
2x72 - 7/13/21 INSIDE THE HILL (Rainn Wilson & Reza Aslan)
July 13, 2021
Inside The Hill breaks down the most paranoid soundbites from the 2021 Conservative Political Action Conference in Dallas, billionaire Richard Branson's escape from the dying planet, and the struggle to vaccinate the hesitant with hosts of the "Metaphysical Milkshake" podcast Rainn Wilson and Reza Aslan.
2x73 - 7/14/21 BIG NEWS (Rep. Sharice Davids)
July 14, 2021
Big News covers President Biden's case for voting rights, the side effect of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, and the end of the war in Afghanistan with Rep. Sharice Davids. Plus, James Smartwood debates who deserves the new child tax credit with his bully, "Ricky."
2x74 - 7/15/21 HOT TAKE (P.J. O'Rourke)
July 15, 2021
Hot Take slams the Democrats' massive .5T budget plan, begs Trump and Kavanaugh to make amends, condemns Texas Democrats' political stunt, and loses it over Olivia Rodrigo's White House press conference with New York Times best-selling author and humorist P.J. O'Rourke.
2x75 - 7/16/21 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Ed Asner)
July 16, 2021
Virtue Signal stans the Democrats' .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.
2x76 - 7/16/21 WEEK IN REVIEW (Rep. Sharice Davids/Ed Asner/Rainn Wilson & Reza Aslan/P.J. O'Rourke)
July 16, 2021
This week's top stories on Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out The News include the Democrats' .5T infrastructure plan, highlights from Trump's speech at CPAC, Olivia Rodrigo's vaccine push at the White House, and more.
2x77 - 7/20/21 INSIDE THE HILL (Sheera Frenkel & Cecilia Kang)
July 20, 2021
Inside The Hill covers President Biden's incendiary comments on Facebook's vaccine disinformation, the bipartisan infrastructure vote, Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene's "America First" protest, and more with "An Ugly Truth: Inside Facebook's Battle for Domination" authors Cecilia Kang and Sheera Frenkel.
2x78 - 7/21/21 THE ESTABLISHMENT (Rep. Jahana Hayes)
July 21, 2021
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).
2x79 - 7/22/21 HOT TAKE (Howard Fineman)
July 22, 2021
Hot Take loses it over Sean Hannity's vaccine betrayal, the Democrats' wasteful spending bill, and Jeff Bezos' plans to pollute space with NBC and MSNBC's Howard Fineman. Plus, an update on our TOTN Investigation into Andrew Giuliani's allegedly non-existent company "Giuliani Golf."
2x80 - 7/23/21 BIG NEWS (Sen. Michael Bennet)
July 23, 2021
Big News welcomes former presidential candidate Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) to debate infrastructure reform, the child tax credit, and the landmark opioid settlement. Plus, James Smartwood Jr. reports from the Covid infected 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
2x81 - 7/23/21 WEEK IN REVIEW (Rep. Jahana Hayes/Howard Fineman/Sen. Michael Bennet/Sheera Frenkel & Cecilia Kang)
July 23, 2021
This week's top stories on Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out The News includes the bombshell investigation into Andrew Giuliani's small business "Giuliani Golf," Chuck Schumer's early infrastructure vote, Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin space flight, Olympics COVID worries, and more.
2x82 - 7/27/21 HOT TAKE (James Carville)
July 27, 2021
Hot Take breaks down the 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.
2x83 - 7/28/21 THE ESTABLISHMENT (Dr. Vivek Murthy and Rep. Jake Auchincloss)
July 28, 2021
The Establishment breaks down the CDC's new mask guidelines with Surgeon General Vivek Murthy. Plus, the first day of the Jan. 6 commission, Chuck Schumer's threat to cancel the August recess, and the reaction to the "woke Olympics" with Rep. Jake Auchincloss.
2x84 - 7/29/21 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Rep. Marc Veasey)
July 29, 2021
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).
2x85 - 7/30/21 SMART TALK TONIGHT (Deepak Chopra)
July 30, 2021
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.
2x86 - 7/30/21 WEEK IN REVIEW (James Carville/Dr. Vivek Murthy and Rep. Jake Auchincloss/Deepak Chopra/Rep. Marc Veasey)
July 30, 2021
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.
2x87 - 8/3/21 INSIDE THE HILL (Philip Rucker and Carol Leonnig)
August 3, 2021
Inside The Hill questions the White House's COVID messaging, the failure to extend the eviction moratorium, Obama's 60th birthday bash, and more. Plus, the panel gets the inside scoop on Trump's post-presidency and potential 2024 campaign with "I Alone Can Fix It" authors Philip Rucker and Carol Leonnig.
2x88 - 8/4/21 THE ESTABLISHMENT (Lawrence Wright)
August 4, 2021
The Establishment reacts to the bombshell report on Gov. Andrew Cuomo's sexual harassment, the influx of terrorists on Trump's social media site GETTR, Sen. Joe Manchin's houseboat COVID hotspot, and more with Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Lawrence Wright.
2x89 - 8/5/21 BIG NEWS (Peter Bergen)
August 5, 2021
Big News on the chorus calling for Gov. Andrew Cuomo's resignation, Pres. Biden's vaccine mandate push, the extension of the eviction moratorium with "The Rise & Fall of Osama bin Laden" author Peter Bergen and a visit from Osama Bin Laden himself via medium Jusstine Kenzer.
2x90 - 8/6/21 HOT TAKE (Dr. Cornel West)
August 6, 2021
Hot Take breaks down the "witch hunt" against Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a vaccination order for United States troops, the escalating war within the Democratic Party. Plus, Dr. Cornel West joins the panel to discuss his controversial departure from Harvard.
2x91 - 8/6/21 WEEK IN REVIEW
August 6, 2021
This week's top stories on Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out The News include 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.
2x92 - 8/10/21 THE ESTABLISHMENT (Robert Draper)
August 10, 2021
The Establishment reacts to Donald Trump's take on vaccine mandates, the passing of the .5 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan, the fallout from the Cuomo harassment report, and the Taliban's latest victories in Afghanistan with "To Start a War: How the Bush Administration Took America Into Iraq" author Robert Draper.
2x93 - 8/11/21 HOT TAKE (Cullen Hoback)
August 11, 2021
Hot Take loses it over Gov. Andrew Cuomo's shocking resignation, the bombshell U.N. climate change report, the trillion-dollar bipartisan infrastructure deal, the fierce debate around vaccine mandates, and more with "Q: Into The Storm" director Cullen Hoback.
2x94 - 8/12/21 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Rep. Darren Soto)
August 12, 2021
Virtue Signal is here for the passage of the trillion bipartisan infrastructure deal, Andrew Cuomo's farewell, Florida's COVID surge, and more with Rep. Darren Soto (D-FL).
2x95 - 8/13/21 BIG NEWS (Katty Kay)
August 13, 2021
Big News breaks down the anti-mask mandate furor, the fight for the .5 Trillion Spending Bill, and the Taliban's shocking victories in Afghanistan with best-selling author and Senior Editor at OZY Media, Katty Kay.
2x96 - 8/13/21 WEEK IN REVIEW (Robert Draper/Cullen Hoback/Katty Kay/Rep. Darren Soto)
August 13, 2021
This week's top stories on Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out The News include Andrew Cuomo's shocking resignation, the passing of the trillion-dollar bipartisan infrastructure deal in the Senate, the furor around vaccine mandates, the Taliban's shocking victories in Afghanistan, and more.
2x97 - 8/24/21 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Gen. Wesley Clark)
August 24, 2021
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.
2x98 - 8/25/21 BIG NEWS (Rep. Mark Takano)
August 25, 2021
Big News covers the House passage of the .5T infrastructure plan and the latest on Biden's Afghanistan evacuation deadline with Rep. Mark Takano. Plus, a new, exclusive Tooning Out Investigation into the Andrew Giuliani gubernatorial campaign reveals a charity work deceit.
2x99 - 8/26/21 INSIDE THE HILL (Touré)
August 26, 2021
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.
2x100 - 8/27/21 COUNTDOWN TO TRUMP'S REINSTATEMENT
August 27, 2021
The Tooning Out The News special coverage super-panel has the countdown to Trump's speculated reinstatement, a ranking of right-wing grifters, an exploration into the MAGA mind, a focus group of fierce Trump loyalists, and Kylie Weaver's ultimate, history making Trump insult. Plus, Tyler Templeton is visited by the ghost of Rush Limbaugh.
2x101 - 8/27/21 WEEK IN REVIEW (Gen. Wesley Clark/Rep. Mark Takano/Touré)
August 27, 2021
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 .5T infrastructure plan, corporate vaccine mandates, and more.
2x102 - 8/31/21 THE ESTABLISHMENT (Rep. Raul Grijalva)
August 31, 2021
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).
2x103 - 9/1/2021 INSIDE THE HILL (Rep. Mike Levin)
September 1, 2021
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.
2x104 - 9/2/21 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Ian Bremmer)
September 2, 2021
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.