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"SNL" Faces a Second Trump Term
"Saturday Night Live" prepares for a second Trump term with Bill Burr hosting and a likely political cold open.
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- How have past "SNL" post-election episodes handled election results?
- In previous post-election episodes, "SNL" used its cold open to address the election results and their implications. In 2016, Kate McKinnon sang Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" as Hillary Clinton, while Dave Chappelle hosted and offered commentary.
- Who is hosting the upcoming "SNL" episode, and who is the musical guest?
- Bill Burr will host this Saturday's episode, which will mark his second time hosting the show. The musical guest will be Mk.gee.
- What impact did the focus on Kamala Harris have on "SNL's" recent ratings?
- The show experienced a ratings spike in its 50th season's first five episodes, which focused on Vice President Kamala Harris. This suggests that political themes can drive viewership.
- How will "Saturday Night Live" likely address the possibility of a second Trump term?
- The show's cold open will likely address a second Trump term, signaling the show's approach to four more years of his presidency. James Austin Johnson's Trump impression will likely feature prominently.
- What is the general political leaning of "Saturday Night Live", and how does it typically handle politics?
- The show's political leanings are generally considered liberal. While the cold open often tackles politics, the rest of the show usually steers clear of politics after the initial opening.