3 chapters across the catalog
Associate Producer Credits, Ethan Smith and Thomas Nussbaum
Ethan Smith and Sir Thomas Nussbaum are recognized for their contributions to the show. Smith requested a "de-douching" and called out Jay Hamilton and Lyman Darby as douchebags. Nussbaum, a "9x Knight," is working toward becoming a Duke by his birthday in October.
Comedy and Political Correctness, Jay Thomas, and Twitter Terrorists
A debate on CNN featuring Jay Thomas and Artie Lang explores the limits of comedy and the influence of "Twitter terrorists" who seek to get comedians fired. Thomas argues that television and HBO provide a safer space for edgy humor than social media. The support of Jon Stewart for Trevor Noah is cited as a key factor in the transition.
Jay Carney and the Manufactured Crisis Rhetoric
White House Press Secretary Jay Carney is criticized for using the phrase "manufactured crisis" regarding the sequestration, which critics argue is an admission of political theater. The administration's frequent use of the term "common sense" is traced back to Thomas Paine's 1776 pamphlet, though it is now viewed as a rhetorical tool to "dumb down" complex issues for the public.
