In this episode, host Gwen Madiba (MA ’12; BSocSc ’08), is joined from New York by Samantha Bee (BA ‘94) host of the popular American late-night TV show Full Frontal with Samantha Bee which offers a satirical take on the weekly news. Samantha discusses the transformative role uOttawa had on her career path and the potential of political satire to activate democratic engagement.
Samantha Bee (BA ‘94) is the host of the popular American late-night TV show Full Frontal with Samantha Bee which offers a satirical take on the weekly news. She is a comedian, writer and producer and was previously the longest serving correspondent on Comedy Central’s Daily Show. Samantha discusses the transformative role uOttawa had on her career path and the potential of political satire to activate democratic engagement. Special spotlight question to Samantha from alumna Dr. Elizabeth Dubois (BA ’11) Associate Professor, Department of Communication, Faculty of Arts at the University of Ottawa.
(In English only with English and French transcript available).
Transcripts of this episode are available in English and French.
Guest: Samantha Bee (BA ‘94), Full Frontal with Samantha Bee
Spotlight Question: Elizabeth Dubois (BA ’11)
Host: Gwen Madiba, MA ’12; BSocSc ’08
Theme Music: Idris Lawal, BCom ’15
Production: University of Ottawa’s Alumni Relations team
Producer: Rhea Laube, MA ’12
Sound Engineer: Richard Villeneuve
Recording Assistance: Pop-Up Podcasting
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