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The Daily Show - Gun Control Whoop-de-doo (ft. John Oliver)

Comedy Central · comedy · Watch on YouTube

Satire & parodyUS politics & electionsLaw, policing & justice

What it is

A Daily Show segment in which John Oliver examines the argument that gun control does not work, using Australia's experience after the Senate rejected the Manchin-Toomey amendment. It is a comedic, man-on-the-street style piece.

Why Hacker News recommends it

HN commenters point to it as a humorous but pointed look at gun control and at learning from other countries' policies.

  • 1 people recommended it
  • 1 different months
  • 0 strong recommendations
  • first 2013, last 2024

What HN commenters said

  1. “you should watch John Oliver's 3 part Daily Show special on gun control.”

    John Oliver's comedic take on gun control.

    Intermernet, 2013-12 · Recommendation · in “ATF uses rogue tactics in storefront stings across nation”

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Topics: john oliver, daily show, gun control, australia, political satire

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