Topic: Tbs

Late-night host Samantha Bee is confronted with a New York Times op-ed that identifies her as the face of the "smug liberal" problem contributing to political polarization. In an interview, Bee laughs off the criticism but admits she makes her show specifically for people who already agree with her. The hosts analyze her reaction, suggesting her dismissive attitude and "vocal fry" are signs of a career in decline.

A New York Times editorial identified a "Samantha Bee problem," suggesting that smugness in liberal media contributed to the Democratic Party's struggles. In an interview, Bee responded to the critique by stating she creates her show for herself and like-minded people, rather than a broad audience. The hosts interpret this attitude as a sign of a disconnected media elite and predict it may lead to future cancellations.

Samantha Bee hosted a counter-programming special titled "Not the White House Correspondents’ Dinner" on TBS. The segment featured a scripted "fake press conference" mocking various media archetypes, including fringe bloggers and Russian state media. While acknowledging the technical quality of the comedy, the hosts criticize the "preachy" tone and the "circle jerk" nature of the event's media defense.

Reports indicate that former White House advisor Valerie Jarrett is moving into the Obamas' new Washington D.C. residence. The discussion transitioned into a critique of the TBS show "The Detour," comparing its "cringe comedy" unfavorably to the 1970 Jack Lemmon film "The Out-of-Towners."

The Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards are analyzed for their heavy emphasis on diversity following the "Oscars So White" controversy. British actor Idris Elba, known for "The Wire," won two awards but "flubbed" a line by welcoming the audience to "Diverse TV" instead of "Diversity TV." The hosts mock the "snooty" nature of the awards show and the perceived over-correction by Hollywood regarding racial representation.

John C. Dvorak discusses attending an Oakland A's playoff game featuring pitchers Sonny Gray and Justin Verlander. He criticizes the length of the game, attributing the three-and-a-half-hour duration to excessive commercial breaks mandated by the TBS broadcast.

A clip from the Miss America pageant features a backstage announcer encouraging a contestant from Oregon to "rip off her dress" for the swimsuit competition. The hosts describe the event as sounding like a cattle show. They criticize the production quality and the weird atmosphere of the televised pageant.

The emergence of "XXDR" tuberculosis, an extremely drug-resistant strain, is noted as a rising health threat. Additionally, the Dutch government's culling of 40,000 pregnant goats to combat "Q Fever" is discussed as a significant but underreported event in the Netherlands.