About this episode Step right up to "The Capitol Follies," your weekly dose of political satire, reimagined as a full Broadway spectacle. Each Friday, we'll serenade you with the week's most outrageous US political headlines, delivered with dramatic flair, soaring choruses, and a cast who can't believe the script they're performing. Tune in to laugh, lament, and gain a unique perspective on the absurdities of American politics.
0:00 The overture starts with the Monday morning news0:05 A bill is proposed to ban comfortable shoes0:11 A leader declares, with a tear in his eye,0:17 They're a threat to the nation, though he can't say why!0:23 A spokesperson's briefing goes wildly off track0:29 They've mixed up the policy, there's no turning back!0:35 Oh, what a production! Oh, what a design!0:41 The script that we're reading feels hardly divine!0:47 We hit all our marks on this glittering stage0:53 And try to make sense of each baffling page!0:59 Is this a democracy or a bizarre matinee?1:05 It's only just Friday! And that was the play!1:11 By Wednesday, a hearing was broadcast for all1:17 A witness was sworn in to stand and stand tall1:23 But questioned on tax codes and fiscal reports1:29 He started to rant about neighborhood sports!1:35 The gavel came down with a deafening crack1:41 The chairman announced they'd be right back... after a snack!1:47 Oh, what a production! Oh, what a design!1:53 The script that we're reading feels hardly divine!1:59 We hit all our marks on this glittering stage2:05 And try to make sense of each baffling page!2:11 Is this a democracy or a bizarre matinee?2:17 It's only just Friday! And that was the play!2:23 The logic is missing, the motivation’s unclear!2:29 The subtext is screaming, "What are we doing here?"2:35 They tell us to act with conviction and grace2:41 While keeping a perfectly serious face!2:47 We look to the wings for a sensible cue2:53 But the director just shrugs, he hasn't a clue!2:59 Oh, what a production! Oh, what a design!3:05 The script that we're reading feels hardly divine!3:11 We hit all our marks on this glittering stage3:17 And try to make sense of each baffling page!3:23 Is this a democracy or a bizarre matinee?3:29 Welcome to Friday! And that was the play!
