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Turn On The News: Der Putin's Face (Audio)

Apr 21, 2022
Produced by Tom Roe.

"Turn On The News" is the weekly newscast from the fictional Radio Network, with parody radio coverage of the radio and its headlines. Now with computerized news readers, and fewer meddling reporters, plus aggregated reporting, and automated music. Tune in "Turn On The News" each week for the latest news, radio art, and more from our robot reporters, making sure you hear both sides -- good and evil -- every time you "Turn On The News."

This week: "Der Putin's Face" In this episode people sing the praises of Putin. Songs from Husker Du ("Turn On The News"), Randy Newman ("Putin"), Spike Jones ("Der Putin's Face"). Clips and excerpts from Stephen Colbert; Donald Drumpf; Jimmy Kimmel; Joe Biden; Seth Meyers; Elwood P. Dowd; Tucker Carlson; Brig. Gen. Jack D. Ripper; Kid Rock; and Trevor Noah. Episode 065.