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Klepper's Pulse: Trump Era Comedy & Protest

Jordan Kleppers new special, Jordan Klepper Fingers the Pulse: Give the Man a Prize, explores the evolving political landscape post-Trump. Klepper observes a shift in Trump supporters openness and pride in their views, contrasting it with the seemingly stunted pushback from the opposing side. He finds hope in the absurd and joyful protests, like a naked bike ride against ICE facilities in Portland. Klepper, a Daily Show correspondent since 2014, reflects on the Trump eras impact on comedy and Jon Stewarts historic journalism award. Stream the special on Paramount Plus and YouTube.

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