Samantha Bee

Samantha Bee, an Emmy-winning comedian known for her sharp political satire, joins Ed Helms in a lively live conversation at 92NY. They reminisce about their time on The Daily Show and delve into entertaining and bizarre historical snafus from Ed's book. Topics include hilarious CIA schemes involving cats and pigeons, the surprising success of ozone layer recovery, and the chilling legacy of MKUltra. Together, they explore themes of hubris and secrecy while sharing a mix of humor and optimism about resilience amid political chaos.