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Tooning Out the News

Tooning Out the News

Real news. Cartoon coverage. Every weekday.

2020•4.0/10
ComedyAnimation

Ratings

🎬TMDb
4.0/10(6)

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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Production

CBS Studios

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

April 7, 2020

Last Aired

November 12, 2021

Networks

CBS All Access, Paramount+

Created By

Chris Licht, Stephen Colbert, R.J. Fried, Tim Luecke

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
BIG NEWS (Olivia Nuzzi)
Air date: 2020-04-07
Smartwood and the Big News analysts call Rudy Giuliani and discuss Gov. Andrew Cuomo's nipples with Olivia Nuzzi.
E2
INSIDE THE HILL (Paul Krugman)
Air date: 2020-04-08
Paul Krugman joins Inside the Hill to discuss the Coronavirus stimulus bill alongside a dancing gingerbread man.
E3
BIG NEWS (Rep. Eric Swalwell)
Air date: 2020-04-08
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
E4
WEEK IN REVIEW (Olivia Nuzzi/Rep. Donna Shalala/Rep. Eric Swalwell/Paul Krugman)
Air date: 2020-04-10
Presidential endorsements, Stain-gate, rawdogging, and jazzed up Paul Krugman all on this week's Big News and Inside the Hill.
E5
INSIDE THE HILL (John Heilemann)
Air date: 2020-04-13
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
E6
BIG NEWS (Donny Deutsch)
Air date: 2020-04-14
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.
E7
HOT TAKE (Matt Schlapp)
Air date: 2020-04-16
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.

Cast

Addison Anderson

Addison Anderson

Rich Ballard

Jack Bensinger

Jack Bensinger

Tyler Templeton / Additional Voices

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