Tooning Out the News

4/7/20 BIG NEWS (Olivia Nuzzi)

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

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

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

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

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

4/15/20 BIG NEWS (Donny Deutsch)

4/16/20 HOT TAKE (Matt Schlapp)

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

4/21/20 INSIDE THE HILL (NICK KRISTOF)

4/22/20 HOT TAKE (GROVER NORQUIST)

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

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

5/5/20 Big News (David Ignatius)

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

5/7/20 HOT TAKE (Dan Abrams)

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

5/12/20 BIG NEWS (Mark Cuban)

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

5/14/20 VIRTUE SIGNAL (Rep. Ted Lieu)

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

5/19/20 HOT TAKE (Alan Dershowitz)

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

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

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

6/2/20 BIG NEWS (Eugene Robinson)

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

6/4/20 HOT TAKE (Frank Luntz)

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

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

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

6/11/20 HOT TAKE (Symone Sanders)

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

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

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

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

Week in Review

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

INSIDE THE HILL

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.

HOT TAKE

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

VIRTUE SIGNAL

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.

WEEK IN REVIEW

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.

7/7/20 INSIDE THE HILL

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. Plus, previously unreleased footage of Alan Dershowitz discussing his time at Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch.

7/8/20 VIRTUE SIGNAL

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.

7/9/20 BIG NEWS

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

7/10/20 WEEK IN REVIEW

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.

7/14/20 INSIDE THE HILL

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.

7/15/20 HOT TAKE

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.

7/16/20 VIRTUE SIGNAL

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

7/17/20 WEEK IN REVIEW

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.

7/21/20 INSIDE THE HILL

Former Ambassador to the United Nations 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.

7/22/20 BIG NEWS

James Smartwood welcomes Democratic Senate candidate Jaime Harrison to discuss his upcoming race against incumbent 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.

7/23/20 VIRTUE SIGNAL

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.

7/24/20 WEEK IN REVIEW

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.

8/11/20 BIG NEWS

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.

8/12/20 INSIDE THE HILL

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.

8/13/20 VIRTUE SIGNAL

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.

8/14 WEEK IN REVIEW

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.

DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION NIGHT ONE

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.

DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION NIGHT TWO

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.

DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION NIGHT THREE

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.

8/21/20 DNC WEEK IN REVIEW

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

REPUBLICAN CONVENTION NIGHT ONE

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.

REPUBLICAN CONVENTION NIGHT TWO

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.

REPUBLICAN CONVENTION NIGHT THREE

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 President Trump.

8/28/20 RNC WEEK IN REVIEW

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

9/1/20 HOT TAKE

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.

9/2/20 Inside the Hill

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.

9/3/20 Virtue Signal

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."

9/4/20 BIG NEWS

Brian Stelter, CNN chief media correspondent and host of "Reliable Sources," appearing on Big News

9/15/20 BIG NEWS

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."

9/16/20 "Virtue Signal"

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

9/17/20 "Hot Take"

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.

9/18/20 "Inside the Hill"

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.

9/22/20 INSIDE THE HILL

Inside the Hill welcomes New York Times reporter Michael Schmidt to break down the battle over the vacant Supreme Court seat. Plus, investigative reporters Rajat Mehta and Jeremy Levy-Levin reveal the Democrats' secret RBG backpack plan.

9/23/20 "Hot Take"

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

9/24/20 "Big News"

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. Plus, McConnell and Schumer go head-to-head over the vacant Supreme Court seat.

9/25/20 "Virtue Signal"

(Gov. Gretchen Whitmer/John Dickerson/Michael Schmidt/Neera Tanden)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.

9/29/20 "Virtue Signal"

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

9/30/20 PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE NIGHT 1

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.

10/01/20 "Hot Take"

Hot Take welcomes MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell to discuss the explosive first presidential debate and Trump's refusal to condemn the Proud Boys. Plus, the hosts offer theories on the viral mystery object in Trump's hair

10/02/20 "Inside the Hill"

The first presidential debate, the Proud Boys, and a SCOTUS nomination are the top stories on this week's Tooning Out The News. (Amna Nawaz/Lawrence O'Donnell/Rev. Al Sharpton/Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi)

10/06/20 "Big News"

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

10/07/20 "Inside the Hill"

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

Vice Presidential Debate

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.

10/09/20 "Hot Take"

(Rep. David Cicilline/Sen. Harry Reid/Rep. Lauren Underwood/Dr. Bill Hanage) This week's Tooning Out The News top stories include the Vice Presidential debate, Trump's Covid roid rage, and dodgy doctors.

"Virtue Signal"

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.

"Inside the Hill"

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?

"Big News"

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

Tooning Out Election 2020

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.

SUPER PANEL ELECTION COVERAGE

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

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.

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

The Tooning Out Election 2020 panel covers the final week of campaigning before the election.Baratunde Thurston, host of "How to Citizen" podcast

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

SUPER PANEL ELECTION NIGHT COVERAGE

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.

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.

Week In Review

Jose Antonio Vargas, founder of Define AmericanThis week, the Tooning Out Election 2020 panel provides special coverage of the presidential election.

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.

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.

"Hot Take"

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

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.(Hilary Rosen/Antonio Villaraigosa/Rep. Kathleen Rice/Susan Page)

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