On with Kara Swisher Samantha Bee on Being “Democrat-Celibate” (from The Assignment with Audie Cornish)
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Dec 30, 2024 
Samantha Bee, a comedian and former late-night host known for her Emmy-winning work on "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee," joins CNN correspondent Audie Cornish. They discuss Bee's surprising decision to be 'Democrat-celibate,' sharing her humorous take on stepping back from politics. The conversation dives into how comedy can address personal struggles and tackle the anxieties of constant news cycles. Bee also reflects on the evolving role of humor in today's political landscape, balancing escapism with the realities of divisive issues.
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Biggest Regret
- Samantha Bee chose a boy over a long-term friendship as a teenager.
- She considers it her worst decision and the one thing she would change.
Democrat-Celibate
- Samantha Bee is changing her political affiliation to independent.
- She wants a break from the "circular firing squad" of the Democratic party.
Exhausted by Politics
- Samantha Bee feels exhausted by political infighting.
- She's content to engage with issues without affiliating with a party.