Abby McEnany presents gay news, Jake McDorman charges into virgin territory, Paula Poundstone puts Lovett in the hot seat, Luenell riles up the Swifties, and Ms. Pat challenges the audience with two truths and a lie.
Guests take over segments in a Best-Of episode, showcasing different topics and perspectives.
Caller expresses admiration for Governor Gretchen Whitmer's policies and positive impacts in Michigan.
Caller shares excitement about student loans forgiven under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and emphasizes the importance of protecting gig economy workers' rights.
Deep dives
Attack of the Escaped Cougar
Miss Pat was attacked by an escaped cougar.
Kicked out of the Coupon Club
Miss Pat was kicked out of a coupon club.
Hit by a Dump Truck
Miss Pat was hit by a dump truck.
Positive impacts of Governor Gretchen Whitmer's policies in Michigan
Despite living in a predominantly Republican town, the caller expresses admiration for Governor Gretchen Whitmer and highlights the positive impacts of her policies. These include lower-cost education, improved healthcare for moms, increased access to public safety and housing, and free breakfast for children. The caller is optimistic about the direction Michigan is heading under Governor Whitmer's leadership.
Success under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
A caller shares their excitement about having their student loans forgiven under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program after 25 years in the theater production industry. They express gratitude towards the Biden administration for making this possible and emphasize the importance of protecting the rights of independent contractors and gig economy workers.
Lovett learns a lesson or two when his guests take the reins in this week’s very special Best-Of episode. Do steamrollers have reins? Well, they do now! Abby McEnany commandeers the anchor’s seat while presenting Gay News. Jake McDorman picks up Lovett and charges into virgin territory. Paula Poundstone’s Lesley Stahl puts Lovett in the hot seat. Luenell riles up the Swifties, and Ms. Pat challenges our audience to answer two truths and a lie, all while Lovett holds on for dear life.
All of these segments were recorded before the WGA and SAG strikes were a twinkle in David Zaslav’s craven eye.
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