Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out The News Season 1 Episodes

Episode 1

4/7/20 BIG NEWS (Olivia Nuzzi)

Tue, Apr 7, 2020

Smartwood and the Big News analysts call Rudy Giuliani and discuss Gov. Andrew Cuomo's nipples with Olivia Nuzzi.

Episode 2

4/8/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Paul Krugman)

Wed, Apr 8, 2020

Paul Krugman joins Inside the Hill to discuss the Coronavirus stimulus bill alongside a dancing gingerbread man.

Episode 3

4/9/20 BIG NEWS (Rep. Eric Swalwell)

Wed, Apr 8, 2020

Rep. Eric Swalwell gives Big News an exclusive: his endorsement of Joe Biden plus bonus access to organs. Plus, Swalwell and Smartwood call Rudy Giuliani to discuss the ongoing Stain-Gate investigation.

Episode 4

4/10/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Olivia Nuzzi/Rep. Donna Shalala/Rep. Eric Swalwell/Paul Krugman)

Fri, Apr 10, 2020

Presidential endorsements, Stain-gate, rawdogging, and jazzed up Paul Krugman all on this week's Big News and Inside the Hill.

Episode 5

4/14/20 INSIDE THE HILL (John Heilemann)

Mon, Apr 13, 2020

Host of "The Circus" John Heilemann stops by Inside the Hill to discuss Joe Biden's presidential campaign and social distancing's impact on DC's elite.

Episode 6

4/15/20 BIG NEWS (Donny Deutsch)

Tue, Apr 14, 2020

Donny Deutsch joins Big News on No Policy Day to discuss rebranding the Biden campaign, Obama's endorsement, and life advice for the born rich.

Episode 7

4/16/20 HOT TAKE (Matt Schlapp)

Thu, Apr 16, 2020

Chairman of the American Conservative Union Matt Schlapp joins the hosts of Hot Take to talk about reopening America and advocating for his client during a global pandemic.

Episode 8

4/17/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Donny Deutsch/Matt Schlapp/Gov. Terry McAuliffe/John Heilemann)

Fri, Apr 17, 2020

Joe Biden as a refrigerator, kissing donor ass over Zoom, profiting off a global pandemic, and more on this week's Tooning Out the News.

Episode 9

4/21/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Nick Kristof)

Mon, Apr 20, 2020

Pulitzer Prize winner Nick Kristof joins Inside the Hill to discuss inspiring medical worker stories, the xenophobic vote, and whether to expect another Civil War.

Episode 10

4/22/20 HOT TAKE (Grover Norquist)

Tue, Apr 21, 2020

Grover Norquist stops by Hot Take to talk Coronavirus regulations, give Uncle Squirrel advice, and share how he looks at himself in the mirror.

Episode 11

4/23/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Rep. Ro Khanna)

Wed, Apr 22, 2020

Rep. Ro Khanna joins Inside the Hill to discuss his support for Bernie and previous statements on Biden, hang with a talking albatross, and perform a medical drama with the Inside the Hill team.

Episode 12

4/24/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Rep. Ro Khanna/Grover Norquist/Gov. Deval Patrick/Nicholas Kristof)

Thu, Apr 23, 2020

The Joe Biden albatross, a mattress company's hard-hitting question, a passionate medical drama, and a preview of the next civil war. All that and more on this week's Tooning Out the News.

Episode 13

5/5/20 BIG NEWS (David Ignatius)

Mon, May 4, 2020

Washington Post columnist David Ignatius joins Big News to talk about Trump's Town Hall, rollercoasters, and Rajat and Jeremy's exclusive Coronavirus scoop.

Episode 14

5/6/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Jon Karl)

Tue, May 5, 2020

ABC News Chief White House Correspondent Jon Karl joins Inside the Hill to debate a blood sacrifice to the economy, relive President Trump's personal insults, and mourn retail giant J.Crew.

Episode 15

5/7/20 HOT TAKE (Dan Abrams)

Wed, May 6, 2020

"Live PD" host Dan Abrams visits Hot Take to talk about the Meat Famine of 2020 and Trump's loose definition of "warrior." Plus, he daringly accepts the meat challenge.

Episode 16

5/8/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (David Ignatius/David Gregory/Dan Abrams/Jon Karl)

Fri, May 8, 2020

The source of the Coronavirus, Meat Famine 2020, and the Supreme Court Toilet Flusher all star in this week's Tooning out the News.

Episode 17

5/12/20 BIG NEWS (Mark Cuban)

Tue, May 12, 2020

Dallas Mavericks owner and Shark Tank host Mark Cuban stops by Big News to talk about a potential presidential run and hear a business pitch from James Smartwood Jr.

Episode 18

5/13/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Ezekiel Emanuel)

Wed, May 13, 2020

Dr. Zeke Emanuel stops by Inside the Hill to discuss his ideas for re-opening the economy and diagnose the symptoms of the hosts' friend Joe Biden.

Episode 19

5/14/20 Virtue Signal (Rep. Ted Lieu)

Thu, May 14, 2020

Rep. Ted Lieu visits Virtue Signal to talk about burning effigies on college quads and to show support for Chrissy Teigen. Plus, a Signal Boost for Michael Jordan and "The Last Dance."

Episode 20

5/15/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Mark Cuban/Rep. Ted Lieu/Rep. Katie Porter/Ezekiel Emanuel)

Fri, May 15, 202024 mins

A Shark Tank pitch, a telemedicine appointment for Joe Biden, and a serving congressman's take on Alison Roman vs. Chrissy Teigen. All that and more in this week's Tooning out the News.

Episode 21

5/19/20 HOT TAKE (Alan Dershowitz)

Tue, May 19, 2020

Hot Take grills Attorney Alan Dershowitz on his relationship to Jeffrey Epstein, the disturbing allegations by Virginia Roberts Giuffre, and his experience at Epstein's private island.

Episode 22

5/20/20 BIG NEWS (Rep. Karen Bass)

Wed, May 20, 2020

Rep. Karen Bass discusses the major events in Washington: Nancy Pelosi calling Trump "morbidly obese" and Joe Biden calling Trump "President Tweety." Plus, Big News declares its projected 2020 presidential election winner.

Episode 23

5/21/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Nate Silver)

Thu, May 21, 2020

FiveThirtyEight's Nate Silver joins the show to discuss social distancing and Joe Biden's pandemic campaign. Plus, the hosts discover they have all been sleeping with the same sex robot.

Episode 24

5/22/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Alan Dershowitz/Julián Castro/Nate Silver/Rep. Karen Bass)

Fri, May 22, 202029 mins

A day trip to Epstein's private island, sex robots, and the crown for "Thicc AF Bear of the Week..." All that and more on this week's Tooning Out the News.

Episode 25

6/2/20 BIG NEWS (Eugene Robinson)

Tue, Jun 2, 2020

Big News welcomes Pulitzer Prize winner Eugene Robinson to discuss the nationwide protests, the "white guy womb," and Target.

Episode 26

6/3/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Rep. Barbara Lee)

Wed, Jun 3, 2020

Rep. Barbara Lee joins Inside the Hill to discuss Trump's declaration of war against Americans and witness Teddy Hopper surrender to Antifa

Episode 27

6/4/20 HOT TAKE (Frank Luntz)

Thu, Jun 4, 2020

Republican pollster and strategist Frank Luntz stops by Hot Take to talk protests and help the hosts rebrand Coronavirus deaths to sound more positive.

Episode 28

6/5/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Eugene Robinson/Rep. Barbara Lee/Cornell Belcher/Frank Luntz)

Fri, Jun 5, 2020

Police violence, the White Guy Womb, and a tearful Lea Michele cancellation - All that and more on this week's Tooning Out The News

Episode 29

6/9/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Richard Haass)

Mon, Jun 8, 2020

Council on Foreign Relations President Richard Haass goes Inside the Hill to explain whether Trump needs to wage another war on the Middle East to get the coveted George W. Bush vote. Plus, should we invade America?

Episode 30

6/10/20 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Rep. Gregory Meeks)

Tue, Jun 9, 2020

Rep. Gregory Meeks joins Virtue Signal to discuss the Justice in Policing Act, cancel J.K. Rowling, and address his corruption allegations.

Episode 31

6/11/20 HOT TAKE (Symone Sanders)

Thu, Jun 11, 2020

Biden campaign Senior Advisor Symone Sanders stops by Hot Take to break down Joe Biden's stance on the police and to crush Donal Trump Jr.'s debate dreams.

Episode 32

6/12/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Charlamagne Tha God/Richard Haass/Rep. Gregory Meeks/Symone Sanders))

Fri, Jun 12, 202029 mins

America gets existential, Donald Trump Jr. issues a debate challenge, and an author from your childhood is canceled - Another action-packed week on Tooning Out The News.

Episode 33

6/16/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Frank Rich)

Tue, Jun 16, 2020

New York Magazine writer and Veep executive producer Frank Rich goes Inside the Hill to talk Rampgate, the Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling, and tricks of the devil.

Episode 34

6/17/20 HOT TAKE (Dr. Marc Lamont Hill)

Wed, Jun 17, 2020

Dr. Marc Lamont Hill joins Hot Take to discuss Trump's Tulsa rally, the chokehold "ban," and a new replacement sport now that the NFL is "soft."

Episode 35

6/18/20 BIG NEWS (Rep. Debbie Dingell)

Thu, Jun 18, 2020

Rep. Debbie Dingell stops by Big News to let Trump supporters know that they can't vote if they're dead. Plus, investigative reporters Rajat and Jeremy have some bombshell revelations about John Bolton's new memoir.

Episode 36

6/19/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Dr. Marc Lamont Hill/Rep. Debbie Dingell/DeRay Mckesson/Frank Rich)

Fri, Jun 19, 2020

Rampgate, Trump's Coronapalooza, and racist pancake syrup are the top stories on this week's Tooning Out The News.

Episode 37

6/23/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Molly Ball)

Tue, Jun 23, 2020

TIME Magazine National Political Correspondent Molly Ball joins Inside the Hill to discuss Brad Parscale's inevitable firing, the "shocking" Bolton allegations against Trump, and if government is run by sleep-deprived candy addicts.

Episode 38

6/24/20 HOT TAKE (Rep. Seth Moulton)

Wed, Jun 24, 2020

Democratic Congressman Seth Moulton stops by Hot Take as the hosts declare war against K-Pop stans, TikTok teens, and mail.

Episode 39

6/25/20 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Justin Jackson)

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

Los Angeles Chargers running back and activist Justin Jackson joins Virtue Signal to discuss Joe Biden's disposition towards progressives, the NFL Players Association, and the white savior complex in The Blind Side.

Episode 40

6/26/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Molly Ball/Justin Jackson/Sen. Chris Murphy/Rep. Seth Moulton)

Fri, Jun 26, 2020

Sleepless candy addicts running government, war on K-Pop stans, should the President be allowed to kill us, and more on this week's Tooning Out The News.

Episode 41

7/7/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Nikole Hannah-Jones)

Tue, Jul 7, 2020

New York Times Magazine reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones stops by Inside the Hill to discuss the controversial history of Independence Day, reparations, and Sarah Sabo's children's book about Christopher Columbus.

Episode 42

7/8/20 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Rep. Pramila Jayapal)

Wed, Jul 8, 2020

Rep. Pramila Jayapal joins Virtue Signal to discuss the Hamilton backlash and Mike Pompeo's attack on TikTok. Plus, field correspondent Otter Lin tracks Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle on their feverish road trip.

Episode 43

7/9/20 BIG NEWS (Robert Reich)

Thu, Jul 9, 2020

James Smartwood reveals the secret to scoring Covid Cash "The Great American Flapjack Folks have some openings". Plus Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich denies he's the same person as Paul Krugman.

Episode 44

7/10/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Nikole Hannah-Jones/Rep. Pramila Jayapal/Robert Reich/Rick Tyler)

Fri, Jul 10, 2020

Previously unreleased Alan Dershowitz footage, a re-examination of Hamilton, and a SCOTUS ruling on Trump's financial records are the top stories on this week's Tooning Out The News.

Episode 45

7/14/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Rick Wilson)

Tue, Jul 14, 2020

In Inside the Hill's most uncomfortable interview yet, the hosts confront Rick Wilson on his past tweets as well as The Lincoln Project's George W. Bush alum and overhead spending.

Episode 46

7/15/20 HOT TAKE (Jemele Hill)

Wed, Jul 15, 2020

Hot Take shreds Washington for changing their football team name and praises Trump for setting free Roger Stone. Plus, The Atlantic contributing writer Jemele Hill talks race in sports.

Episode 47

7/16/20 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Jon Meacham)

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

Kylie Weaver welcomes Jon Meacham to Virtue Signal to discuss Disney World reopening and her ongoing battle with Otis Redding's estate.

Episode 48

Rick Wilson/Jon Meacham/Jemele Hill/Andrew Ross Sorkin

Fri, Jul 17, 202029 mins

An uncomfortable interview with Rick Wilson of The Lincoln Project, a name change for an NFL team, and a 'lawsuit' against Otis Redding's estate take main stage on this week's Tooning Out The News.

Episode 49

7/21/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Amb. Samantha Power)

Tue, Jul 21, 2020

Former Ambassador to the UN Samantha Power stops by Inside the Hill to discuss Trump's denial of a global pandemic and his cognitive assessment. Plus, the hosts try to cash in on the next round of Covid relief money with a Broadway show.

Episode 50

7/22/20 BIG NEWS (Jaime Harrison)

Wed, Jul 22, 2020

Big News welcomes Jaime Harrison to discuss his upcoming race against Lindsey Graham and to find out if Jaime can go toe-to-toe with Lindsey on hanging with dictators. Plus, Smartwood addresses Trump's well wishes to Ghislaine Maxwell.

Episode 51

7/23/20 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Rep. Tim Ryan)

Thu, Jul 23, 2020

Congressman Tim Ryan joins Virtue Signal to discuss if President Trump has really changed, protests in Portland, and Ted Yoho's "apology" to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Plus, a signal boost for Mark Zuckerberg's bod.

Episode 52

7/24/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Tom Friedman/Rep. Tim Ryan/Jaime Harrison/Amb. Samantha Power)

Fri, Jul 24, 2020

Thomas Friedman's "suck on this" interview, Ted Yoho's "apology," Trump's well wishes to Ghislaine Maxwell, and a celebration of Mark Zuckerberg's body are the top stories on this week's Tooning Out The News.

Episode 53

8/11/20 BIG NEWS (Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms)

Tue, Aug 11, 2020

James Smartwood welcomes Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms to Big News for a discussion on Trump's executive order, a Biden VP training simulation, and a prayer for Jerry Falwell Jr.'s soul.

Episode 54

8/12/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Jamaal Bowman)

Wed, Aug 12, 20208 mins

Inside the Hill reacts to Joe Biden naming Senator Kamala Harris his running mate and the hosts get their hands on the DNC speakers list. Plus, New York candidate for Congress Jamaal Bowman joins the show.

Episode 55

8/13/20 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Sen. Chris Coons)

Thu, Aug 13, 20208 mins

Senator Chris Coons visits Virtue Signal to give a preview of his DNC speech and to talk about Kamala Harris and Joe Biden's debut together. Plus, a Signal Boost for a female conspiracy theorist winning her Congressional primary.

Episode 56

8/14/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Jamaal Bowman/Sen. Chris Coons/Ben & Jerry/Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms)

Fri, Aug 14, 202030 mins

Kamala Harris' VP nomination, Jerry Falwell Jr.'s underpants, and the secret rules of Washington are top stories on this week's Tooning Out The News.

Episode 57

8/18/20 DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION NIGHT ONE (Major Garrett)

Tue, Aug 18, 2020

The Tooning Out Election 2020 panel brings on CBS News' Major Garrett to discuss the first night of speeches from the 2020 DNC. Plus, Big News correspondent Austin Sparks presents findings from his focus group.

Episode 58

8/19/20 DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION NIGHT TWO (Sarah McBride)

Wed, Aug 19, 2020

The Tooning Out Election 2020 panel welcomes Human Rights Campaign national press secretary Sarah McBride to discuss night two of the DNC featuring speeches from Jill Biden, Bill Clinton, and AOC.

Episode 59

8/20/20 DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION NIGHT THREE (Jennifer Palmieri)

Thu, Aug 20, 202012 mins

Former Hillary Clinton campaign communications director Jennifer Palmieri joins the Tooning Out Election 2020 panel on night three of the DNC. Plus, Kylie Weaver's journey to almost becoming Biden's VP nominee.

Episode 60

8/21/20 DNC WEEK IN REVIEW (Major Garrett/Sarah McBride/Jennifer Palmieri/Rep. Jim Himes)

Fri, Aug 21, 202033 mins

This week, the Tooning Out Election 2020 super panel delivers special coverage of the Democratic National Convention.

Episode 61

8/25/20 REPUBLICAN CONVENTION NIGHT ONE (A.B. Stoddard)

Tue, Aug 25, 202012 mins

The Tooning Out Election 2020 panel welcomes A.B. Stoddard on night one of the RNC for a discussion on Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle's fiery speeches.

Episode 62

8/26/20 REPUBLICAN CONVENTION NIGHT TWO (Jim Sciutto)

Wed, Aug 26, 202012 mins

The Tooning Out Election 2020 panel welcomes CNN's Jim Sciutto for special coverage of RNC night two's speeches from Eric Trump and First Lady Melania. Plus, the hosts deep dive into Trump's history of sexual misconduct.

Episode 63

8/27/20 REPUBLICAN CONVENTION NIGHT THREE (Dean Cain)

Thu, Aug 27, 202012 mins

Dean Cain joins the Tooning Out Election 2020 panel to break down highlights of night three of the RNC, including speeches by Mike Pence, Lara Trump, and Kellyanne Conway. Plus, a tribute to Republicans who dared to dissent from Trump.

Episode 64

8/28/20 RNC WEEK IN REVIEW (Anthony Scaramucci/Dean Cain/Jim Sciutto/A.B. Stoddard)

Fri, Aug 28, 2020

The Tooning Out Election 2020 super panel returns with special guests for wall-to-wall coverage of this week's Republican National Convention.

Episode 65

9/1/20 HOT TAKE (Soledad O'Brien)

Tue, Sep 1, 2020

Soledad O'Brien stops by Hot Take to discuss President Trump inciting violence across the nation, Tucker Carlson's comments on the Kenosha protests, and potential 2020 election interference.

Episode 66

9/2/2020 INSIDE THE HILL (Renee Montgomery)

Wed, Sep 2, 20209 mins

President Trump visits Kenosha in his ongoing campaign of fear targeting America's brainstem. Plus, WNBA champion and activist Renee Montgomery joins Inside the Hill to talk about activism in sports.

Episode 67

9/3/20 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Rep. Rosa DeLauro)

Thu, Sep 3, 2020

Virtue Signal welcomes Rep. Rosa DeLauro to discuss rumors about Trump's health, a Russian scheme, and Joe Kennedy III's primary defeat. Plus a Signal Boost for Amazon and Jeff "Bozos."

Episode 68

9/4/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Soledad O'Brien/Renee Montgomery/Rep. Rosa DeLauro/Brian Stelter)

Fri, Sep 4, 2020

Tucker Carlson's Kenosha rant, Trump mini stroke rumors, and Joe Kennedy III's defeat are the top stories on this week's Tooning Out The News.

Episode 69

9/15/20 BIG NEWS (Jorge Ramos)

Tue, Sep 15, 20208 mins

Big News discusses Trump's inaction on the Coronavirus pandemic and Biden's campaign for the Latinx vote with Univision's Jorge Ramos. Plus, Tory Hughes plugs her new Trump tell-all, "Trump Book."

Episode 70

9/16/20 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Chasten Buttigieg)

Wed, Sep 16, 20209 mins

Substitute Virtue Signal host Lila Moreno welcomes Chasten Buttigieg to discuss Trump's climate change denial and J.K. Rowling's transphobic novel.

Episode 71

9/17/20 HOT TAKE (Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand)

Thu, Sep 17, 20208 mins

Hot Take welcomes Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) to talk about a Biden-Harris administration, Trump's exploding tree theory, and her new health care bill for veterans.

Episode 72

9/18/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Chasten Buttigieg/Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand/Jorge Ramos/Joe Arpaio)

Fri, Sep 18, 202038 mins

Trump's exploding tree theory, J.K. Rowling's transphobic novel, and real-life supervillain Joe Arpaio headline this week's Tooning Out The News.

Episode 73

9/22/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Michael Schmidt)

Tue, Sep 22, 2020

Inside the Hill welcomes New York Times reporter Michael Schmidt to break down the battle over the vacant Supreme Court seat.

Episode 74

9/23/20 HOT TAKE (Neera Tanden)

Wed, Sep 23, 2020

Hot Take welcomes Neera Tanden and offers SCOTUS pick suggestions to President Trump. Plus, the hosts kidnap Mitt Romney's horse.

Episode 75

9/24/20 BIG NEWS (Gov. Gretchen Whitmer)

Thu, Sep 24, 2020

James Smartwood welcomes Governor Gretchen Whitmer to Big News to ask how she'll convince Michiganders to not vote for a man responsible for 200,000+ deaths.

Episode 76

9/25/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Gov. Gretchen Whitmer/John Dickerson/Michael Schmidt/Neera Tanden)

Fri, Sep 25, 202031 mins

Trump's election threat, Ruth Bader Ginsburg's backpack, and Mitt Romney's horse Rafalca are the top stories on this week's Tooning Out The News.

Episode 77

9/29/20 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi)

Tue, Sep 29, 2020

Virtue Signal dives deep into Trump's tax records and the new SCOTUS nominee Amy Coney Barrett with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL). Plus, the hosts preview the first presidential debate.

Episode 78

9/30/20 PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE NIGHT 1 (Amna Nawaz)

Fri, Oct 30, 202012 mins

The Tooning Out Election 2020 panel breaks down the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden with PBS Newshour's Amna Nawaz. Plus, the hosts reveal their audition to replace moderator Chris Wallace.

Episode 79

10/1/20 HOT TAKE (Lawrence O'Donnell)

Thu, Oct 1, 2020

Hot Take welcomes MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell to discuss the explosive first presidential debate and Trump's refusal to condemn the Proud Boys.

Episode 80

10/2/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Amna Nawaz/Lawrence O'Donnell/Rev. Al Sharpton/Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi)

Fri, Oct 2, 202037 mins

The first presidential debate, the Proud Boys, and a SCOTUS nomination are the top stories on this week's Tooning Out The News.

Episode 81

10/6/20 BIG NEWS (Rep. Lauren Underwood)

Tue, Oct 6, 2020

Big News discusses Trump's stunning Covid-19 diagnosis and the White House's response with Democratic Congresswoman and registered nurse Lauren Underwood.

Episode 82

10/7/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Sen. Harry Reid)

Wed, Oct 7, 2020

Inside the Hill discusses Trump's contagious return, Biden's polling, and the vacant SCOTUS seat with former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.

Episode 83

10/8/20 VP DEBATE (Rep. David Cicilline)

Thu, Oct 8, 2020

The Tooning Out Election 2020 panel discusses the biggest moments from the Vice Presidential debate with Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI). Plus, Tyler Templeton takes us on a fantastic voyage inside Trump's body.

Episode 84

10/9/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Rep. David Cicilline/Sen. Harry Reid/Rep. Lauren Underwood/Dr. Bill Hanage)

Fri, Oct 9, 2020

This week's Tooning Out The News top stories include the Vice Presidential debate, Trump's Covid roid rage, and dodgy doctors.

Episode 85

10/20/20 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Pete Souza)

Tue, Oct 20, 2020

Virtue Signal welcomes Pete Souza to talk about Trump's super spreader campaign and Don Jr.'s strange IG video. Plus, a Signal Boost for Kylie's exciting new birth control venture, Ky-UD.

Episode 86

10/21/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Rick Gates)

Wed, Oct 21, 2020

Former Trump campaign aide Rick Gates goes Inside the Hill to discuss his criminal conviction and push for a Presidential pardon, but can he defend Trump against the October surprise?

Episode 87

10/22/20 BIG NEWS (Alyssa Milano)

Thu, Oct 22, 2020

Big News welcomes Alyssa Milano to discuss Trump's campaign disasters, Obama's Biden event, and her new documentary "Surge."

Episode 88

10/23/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Jessica Yellin/Rick Gates/Alyssa Milano/Pete Souza)

Fri, Oct 23, 202037 mins

This week's Tooning Out The News features the final presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, Don Jr.'s strange Instagram video, and an earthshaking October surprise in the White House.

Episode 89

10/27/20 SUPER PANEL ELECTION COVERAGE (John Harris)

Tue, Oct 27, 20209 mins

The Tooning Out Election 2020 panel welcomes Politico's John Harris for special coverage on the presidential campaigns seven days out from the election.

Episode 90

10/28/20 SUPER PANEL ELECTION COVERAGE (Cori Bush)

Wed, Oct 28, 2020

The Tooning Out Election 2020 panel talks battleground states and Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court confirmation with Democratic candidate for Missouri's 1st congressional district, Cori Bush.

Episode 91

10/29/20 SUPER PANEL ELECTION COVERAGE (Larry Sabato)

Thu, Oct 29, 20209 mins

The Tooning Out Election 2020 panel invites election expert Larry Sabato to analyze the race heading into the election.

Episode 92

10/30/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (John Harris/Cori Bush/Larry Sabato/Baratunde Thurston)

Fri, Oct 30, 202034 mins

The Tooning Out Election 2020 panel covers the final week of campaigning before the election.

Episode 93

11/3/20 SUPER PANEL ELECTION COVERAGE (Dana Milbank)

Tue, Nov 3, 2020

The Tooning Out Election 2020 panel welcomes Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank to break down the last hours of campaigning before the presidential election.

Episode 94

11/4/20 SUPER PANEL ELECTION NIGHT COVERAGE (Michael Isikoff)

Wed, Nov 4, 202017 mins

The Tooning Out Election 2020 panel welcomes journalist Michael Isikoff to break down the presidential election night highlights and President Trump's premature victory declaration.

Episode 95

11/5/20 SUPER PANEL ELECTION COVERAGE (Matt Bai)

Thu, Nov 5, 20209 mins

The Tooning Out Election 2020 panel welcomes the Washington Post's Matt Bai for special coverage of Vice President Joe Biden closing in on winning the White House.

Episode 96

11/6/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Michael Isikoff/Matt Bai/Jose Antonio Vargas/Dana Milbank)

Fri, Nov 6, 202037 mins

This week, the Tooning Out Election 2020 panel provides special coverage of the presidential election.

Episode 97

11/10/20 Inside the Hill (Hilary Rosen)

Tue, Nov 10, 20208 mins

Inside The Hill welcomes Democratic strategist Hilary Rosen to discuss President-Elect Biden's victory speech, the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine, and Trump's dubious reports of voter fraud.

Episode 98

11/11/20 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Antonio Villaraigosa)

Wed, Nov 11, 2020

Virtue Signal discusses the Republicans' denial of Biden's victory, Trump campaign turmoil, and possible appointees to Kamala Harris's Senate seat with former Los Angeles mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.

Episode 99

11/12/20 HOT TAKE (Kathleen Rice)

Thu, Nov 12, 202010 mins

Hot Take slams Joe Biden's refusal to concede while Representative Kathleen Rice (D-NY) defends the 2020 election results.

Episode 100

11/13/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Hilary Rosen/Antonio Villaraigosa/Rep. Kathleen Rice/Susan Page)

Fri, Nov 13, 2020

This week's Tooning Out The News top stories include Joe Biden's election victory, Donald Trump's refusal to concede, and a surge in COVID cases nationwide.

Episode 101

11/17/20 HOT TAKE (Alex Wagner)

Tue, Nov 17, 2020

Hot Take discusses the Million MAGA March, rising COVID hoaxes, and their case to be the new Fox News. Plus, co-host of Showtime's "The Circus" Alex Wagner joins the show.

Episode 102

11/18/20 BIG NEWS (Alex Gibney)

Wed, Nov 18, 202011 mins

Academy Award-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney joins Big News to discuss Trump's failed coup attempt and COVID-19 response. Plus, Austin Sparks takes a look at the surge of donations for failed Democratic Senate candidates.

Episode 103

11/19/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Rick Klein)

Thu, Nov 19, 20209 mins

Inside The Hill breaks down Trump's firing of his election security chief, Rudy Giuliani's courtroom antics, and more with ABC News political director Rick Klein. Plus, normalcy returns to Washington.

Episode 104

11/20/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Alex Wagner/Rick Klein/Alex Gibney/Nicole Perloth)

Fri, Nov 20, 202038 mins

This week's top stories on Tooning Out The News include Donald Trump and Rudy Giuliani's election antics, the continuing spike in COVID cases, and Hot Take's pitch to be the Fox News alternative.

Episode 105

12/1/20 INSIDE THE HILL (Rep. Linda Sanchez)

Tue, Dec 1, 2020

Inside The Hill breaks down Trump's voter fraud conspiracy theories, Biden's cabinet picks, and Senate candidate Kelly Loeffler's campaign ad with guest Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-CA).

Episode 106

12/2/20 HOT TAKE (Ronan Farrow)

Wed, Dec 2, 2020

Ronan Farrow enters the Hot Take octagon to discuss the rigged election, Trump's masterful Covid response, and the Me Too movement.

Episode 107

12/3/20 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Aasif Mandvi)

Thu, Dec 3, 2020

Virtue Signal takes a look at the Trump pardon scandals, Bill Barr's denial of widespread voter fraud, and more with actor Aasif Mandvi. Plus, Kylie Weaver empowers America's female warmongers.

Episode 108

12/4/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Rep. Linda Sanchez/Ronan Farrow/Aasif Mandvi/Mehdi Hasan)

Fri, Dec 4, 2020

This week's top stories on Tooning Out The News include Trump's doomed legal efforts, Biden's controversial cabinet picks, and Kylie's favorite Christmas films.

Episode 109

12/8/20 BIG NEWS (Clarence Page)

Tue, Dec 8, 2020

Big News calls Rudy Giuliani to wish him a speedy recovery while Pulitzer-winning journalist Clarence Page joins the show to discuss the Covid crisis and Trump's post-presidency plans.

Episode 110

12/9/20 HOT TAKE (Kal Penn)

Wed, Dec 9, 2020

Hot Take breaks down the latest news about the Covid vaccine, the Georgia recount, and more with actor and activist Kal Penn. Plus, Tyler Templeton asks Uncle Squirrel to donate his organs to Rudy Giuliani.

Episode 111

12/10/20 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Ben Smith)

Thu, Dec 10, 2020

Virtue Signal breaks down Trump's rejected Supreme Court case and the rise of Newsmax with New York Times media columnist Ben Smith. Plus, Kylie Weaver shares her best journalism from the year and her thoughts on Giuliani's recovery.

Episode 112

12/11/20 WEEK IN REVIEW (Clarence Page/Kal Penn/Ben Smith/Richard Wolffe)

Fri, Dec 11, 202039 mins

The season finale of Tooning Out The News features Rudy Giuliani's Covid diagnosis, Joe Biden's cabinet picks, and a look back at the wild year of 2020.

Episode 119

10/29/21 (Rep. Tony Cardenas/Rep. Adam Schiff/Chris Hadfield)

Fri, Oct 29, 2021