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New Yorker Humorist Andy Borowitz adds his signature wit connecting today's events to the past.

The Bullying Industry | Andy Borowitz

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New Yorker magazine humorist Andy Borowitz takes a look at a thriving industry: bullying. (4m 37s)

Anita Bryant, Gay Rights Icon | Andy Borowitz

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Andy Borowitz examines how Anita Bryant inadvertently energized the gay rights movement. (3m 58s)

May The Space Force Be With You | Andy Borowitz

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Andy Borowitz takes a look at the sci-fi origins of Donald Trump’s Space Force program. (4m 37s)

Smoke On The Water | Andy Borowitz

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Andy Borowitz investigates why America’s water supply seems to keep bursting into flames. (4m 11s)

Sorry/Not Sorry | Andy Borowitz

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Andy examines the tropes and clichés politicians use to cling to power after a scandal. (4m 22s)

Were the Moon Conspiracy Theories Faked? | Andy Borowitz

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Andy Borowitz looks at the evolution of the myth that the moon landing was faked. (4m 19s)

Where Did The News Go? | Andy Borowitz

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We hear a lot about fake news, but Andy Borowitz examines another horrible tend: no news. (4m 29s)

Warning: These Ads Contain Politicians | Andy Borowitz

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Humorist Andy Borowitz has found a solution to the problem of political ads on TV. (3m 52s)

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