Tooning Out the News (2020)

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...

Last episode

11/12/21 (Adm. William McRaven/Rep. Nikema Williams/Rep. Cori Bush)
Nov 12, 2021

Seasons

Apr 07, 2020

1. BIG NEWS (Olivia Nuzzi)

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

Apr 08, 2020

2. INSIDE THE HILL (Paul Krugman)

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

Apr 08, 2020

3. BIG NEWS (Rep. Eric Swalwell)

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

Apr 10, 2020

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

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

Apr 13, 2020

5. INSIDE THE HILL (John Heilemann)

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

Apr 14, 2020

6. BIG NEWS (Donny Deutsch)

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.

Apr 16, 2020

7. HOT TAKE (Matt Schlapp)

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.