Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021: Samantha Bee, Dan Wilson and more
Today on q: political comedian Samantha Bee, playwright Juliet Gilkes Romero, Semisonic frontman and songwriter Dan Wilson.
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Today on q, with guest host Talia Schlanger:
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On the eve of her sixth season hosting the late-night satirical news show Full Frontal, Toronto-born comedian Samantha Bee reflects on covering what's arguably been the most tumultuous period in American political history.
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Playwright Juliet Gilkes Romero tells us how her latest work, The Whip, presents a different discussion around the slave trade.
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Semisonic frontman Dan Wilson reflects on his biggest hits, new music and how to become a better songwriter.