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The Best Episodes of Tooning Out the News

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A variety series featuring a cast of animated characters mocking real-world events the same day that they happen, and even interviewing real-world guests and newsmakers...

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Tooning Out the News Season 1 Episode 1 - BIG NEWS (Olivia Nuzzi)
    5.3/10(21 votes)

    #1 - BIG NEWS (Olivia Nuzzi)

    S1:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Tooning Out the News Season 1 Episode 5 - INSIDE THE HILL (John Heilemann)
    5.3/10(8 votes)

    #2 - INSIDE THE HILL (John Heilemann)

    S1:E5

    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

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Tooning Out the News Season 1 Episode 2 - INSIDE THE HILL (Paul Krugman)
    4.8/10(12 votes)

    #3 - INSIDE THE HILL (Paul Krugman)

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Tooning Out the News Season 1 Episode 3 - BIG NEWS (Rep. Eric Swalwell)
    4.8/10(9 votes)

    #4 - BIG NEWS (Rep. Eric Swalwell)

    S1:E3

    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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Tooning Out the News Season 1 Episode 6 - BIG NEWS (Donny Deutsch)
    4.8/10(9 votes)

    #5 - BIG NEWS (Donny Deutsch)

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Tooning Out the News Season 1 Episode 7 - HOT TAKE (Matt Schlapp)
    4.8/10(9 votes)

    #6 - HOT TAKE (Matt Schlapp)

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Tooning Out the News Season 1 Episode 4 - WEEK IN REVIEW (Olivia Nuzzi/Rep. Donna Shalala/Rep. Eric Swalwell/Paul Krugman)
    4.7/10(9 votes)

    #7 - WEEK IN REVIEW (Olivia Nuzzi/Rep. Donna Shalala/Rep. Eric Swalwell/Paul Krugman)

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Tooning Out the News Season 2 Episode 1 - 3/4/21 SEASON PREMIERE (Fareed Zakaria/Gov. Jared Polis/Ed O'Keefe/Yamiche Alcindor)
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - 3/4/21 SEASON PREMIERE (Fareed Zakaria/Gov. Jared Polis/Ed O'Keefe/Yamiche Alcindor)

    S2:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Nate Varrone

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  9. Tooning Out the News Season 2 Episode 2 - 3/9/21 INSIDE THE HILL (Jeh Johnson)
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - 3/9/21 INSIDE THE HILL (Jeh Johnson)

    S2:E2

    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.

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  10. Tooning Out the News Season 2 Episode 3 - 3/10/21 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Charles Blow)
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - 3/10/21 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Charles Blow)

    S2:E3

    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.

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  11. Tooning Out the News Season 2 Episode 4 - 3/11/21 HOT TAKE (Rep. Madeleine Dean)
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - 3/11/21 HOT TAKE (Rep. Madeleine Dean)

    S2:E4

    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.

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  12. Tooning Out the News Season 2 Episode 5 - 3/12/21 THE ESTABLISHMENT (SEN. TINA SMITH)
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - 3/12/21 THE ESTABLISHMENT (SEN. TINA SMITH)

    S2:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Nate Varrone

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  13. Tooning Out the News Season 2 Episode 6 - 3/12/21 WEEK IN REVIEW (Jeh Johnson/Charles Blow/Rep. Madeleine Dean/Sen. Tina Smith)
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - 3/12/21 WEEK IN REVIEW (Jeh Johnson/Charles Blow/Rep. Madeleine Dean/Sen. Tina Smith)

    S2:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Tooning Out the News Season 2 Episode 7 - 3/16/21 HOT TAKE (Nina Turner)
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - 3/16/21 HOT TAKE (Nina Turner)

    S2:E7

    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.

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  15. Tooning Out the News Season 2 Episode 8 - 3/17/21 INSIDE THE HILL (Rep. Jimmy Gomez)
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - 3/17/21 INSIDE THE HILL (Rep. Jimmy Gomez)

    S2:E8

    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).

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  16. Tooning Out the News Season 2 Episode 9 - 3/18/21 BIG NEWS (Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse)
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - 3/18/21 BIG NEWS (Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse)

    S2:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Nate Varrone

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  17. Tooning Out the News Season 2 Episode 10 - 3/19/21 THE ESTABLISHMENT (Ross Douthat)
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - 3/19/21 THE ESTABLISHMENT (Ross Douthat)

    S2:E10

    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.

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  18. Tooning Out the News Season 2 Episode 11 - 3/19/21 WEEK IN REVIEW (Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse/Nina Turner/Ross Douthat/Rep. Jimmy Gomez)
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - 3/19/21 WEEK IN REVIEW (Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse/Nina Turner/Ross Douthat/Rep. Jimmy Gomez)

    S2:E11

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Tooning Out the News Season 2 Episode 12 - 3/23/21 HOT TAKE (Rep. Jason Crow)
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - 3/23/21 HOT TAKE (Rep. Jason Crow)

    S2:E12

    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.

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  20. Tooning Out the News Season 2 Episode 13 - 3/24/21 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Marc Lamont Hill)
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - 3/24/21 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Marc Lamont Hill)

    S2:E13

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Nate Varrone

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  21. Tooning Out the News Season 2 Episode 14 - 3/25/21 INSIDE THE HILL (Gov. Phil Murphy)
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - 3/25/21 INSIDE THE HILL (Gov. Phil Murphy)

    S2:E14

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Tooning Out the News Season 2 Episode 15 - 3/26/21 BIG NEWS (Weijia Jiang)
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - 3/26/21 BIG NEWS (Weijia Jiang)

    S2:E15

    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.

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  23. Tooning Out the News Season 2 Episode 16 - 3/26/21 WEEK IN REVIEW (Weijia Jiang/Gov. Phil Murphy/Rep. Jason Crow/Marc Lamont Hill)
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - 3/26/21 WEEK IN REVIEW (Weijia Jiang/Gov. Phil Murphy/Rep. Jason Crow/Marc Lamont Hill)

    S2:E16

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Tooning Out the News Season 2 Episode 17 - 3/30/21 BIG NEWS (Margaret Hoover)
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - 3/30/21 BIG NEWS (Margaret Hoover)

    S2:E17

    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.

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  25. Tooning Out the News Season 2 Episode 18 - 3/31/21 HOT TAKE (Rep. Mondaire Jones)
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - 3/31/21 HOT TAKE (Rep. Mondaire Jones)

    S2:E18

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Nate Varrone

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Best Episodes Summary

"BIG NEWS (Olivia Nuzzi)" is the best rated episode of "Tooning Out the News". It scored 5.3/10 based on 21 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/7/2020. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "INSIDE THE HILL (John Heilemann)".