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