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Nov 2020
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Can Comedy Save Us All? with Samantha Be...

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Look, we already know the answer to this question. But we can dream! We’re sending you into Election Day with an early release of this week’s Getting Curious, featuring a conversation with the iconic comedian, writer, and producer Samantha Bee. She and Jonathan talk political humor, the Golden Girls, Canadian health care, and so much more. Take a listen when you’re in line to vote, when you need a break from refreshing last-minute polling numbers, or on the other side of Election Day—whatever happens, we’re here for you.

 

Samantha Bee is the host and Executive Producer of Full Frontal with Samantha Bee on TBS and the podcast Full Release with Samantha Bee on Earwolf. Follow her on Twitter @iamsambee, and keep up with Full Frontal on Twitter and Instagram @FullFrontalSamB.

 

Find out what today’s guest and former guests are up to by following us on Instagram and Twitter @CuriousWithJVN.

 

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Jonathan is on Instagram and Twitter @JVN and @Jonathan.Vanness on Facebook.

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