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My News 13 Los Angeles describes it as a "hilarious... Daily Show for the internet." US Weekly calls it an "amusing spoof." CNN says it "topped the charts on the Huffington Post." And the Tolucan Times raves it's a "wickedly funny pop culture phenomenon." The ...

Over So Soon?

Clinton tells Obama not so fast and Obama focuses on McCain and his lobbyist pals. All this and more news for Tuesday, May 20, 2008.
05/20/08

Huckabee the Hilarious

The masses flock to Barack. Meanwhile, Mike Huckabbe learns how hard comedy really is. And some crazy things are happening in the UK. All this and more news for Monday, May 19, 2008.
05/19/08

For Art's Sake

Today's news plus a tribute to artist Robert Rauschenberg.
05/16/08

Mr. Tatham Went to Washington

Steve is back with all the latest news including updates on polar bears, Cindy McCain's money and the confessions of a Madame. All this and more for May 15, 2008.
05/15/08

Encore: Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton is a guest on today's show.
05/14/08

Encore: Super Tuesday Update

All the latest election news.
05/12/08

Encore: Obama Delegate

Steve runs as a Barack Obama delegate from California to the Democratic National Convention.
05/12/08

Happy Mothers Day

A look back at the news of the week for May 9, 2008.
05/09/08

Losers

Hillary Clinton, like Jason Castro, has had her luck run out. Lots of political news today on "The Ointment" for May 8, 2008.
05/08/08

Guest: Kevin Avery

Kevin Avery of "Siskel and Negro" is a guest on today's episode of "The Ointment."
05/07/08

Obama Clinton Grudge Match

This is it. Obama and Clinton in a decisive battle. That is until it's not a decisve battle. Indiana and North Carolina weigh in on the long slog toward the Democratic nomination for president.
05/06/08

Down to the Finish

The Kentucky Derby, the election and the Bush administration are all wrapping up and in no case is it pretty.
05/05/08

Week in Review 5/2/08

Steve looks back on the week's news.
05/02/08

May Day

It's the first of May and time to get out your May pole and celebrate. Interest rates are coming downand the body count in Iraq is going up. All that and the rest of today's news for May 1, 2008.
05/01/08

Guest: Carrie Snow

Comedian Carrie Snow (The Aristocrats, Roseanne, The Late Show, Comedy Central) is the guest on today's episode of "The Ointment."
04/30/08

Old Flames

Old flames, new court rulings and more. It's news, news and more news today. Oh yeah, and you can still vote for me in the political pundit contest here:
04/29/08

Project Breakout

Steve shames himself by begging you to vote for him in some online contest. It's at
04/28/08

Don't Count on It

After a three-day absence Steve is back with some fresh news of the day. Wesley Snipes can't count taxes, Hillary Clinton can't count votes and the Republicans may not be able to count on Jenna Bush.
04/25/08

Encore: Fake Clinton Commercial

In this commercial, a cure is proposed for Hillary Clinton's Mood Swings
04/24/08