Ep 49. January 16, 2018 - Jessica Valenti

Jordan Klepper, the host of "The Opposition," presents a political satire show on Comedy Central that aims to expose the tactics used by mainstream media and the government. In episode 49 of season 1, which aired on January 16, 2018, Klepper welcomes Jessica Valenti, a feminist writer, and journalist to the show.

The episode begins with Klepper giving a monologue on how he would like to build a wall on the border of the southern United States, not to keep undocumented immigrants out, but to keep the fake news out. He remarks on how the media is distorted to provide a one-sided view that downplays the achievements of the current administration vs. the previous administration. Klepper then introduces Valenti, who is the author of several books focused on feminism and gender issues.

Valenti joins the show to discuss how the media covers women's issues and how that coverage affects how the public views feminism. Klepper suggests that media coverage of women's marches and feminist issues is getting out of hand and is counterproductive to the cause. Valenti, on the other hand, feels that the media's coverage of these issues is necessary because feminists have not been getting their message across for decades.

Klepper tries to push Valenti to agree that the media is exploiting women's issues to get more views. Valenti stands her ground, stating that the media may be interested in ratings, but ultimately, it's up to feminists to use the platform to make meaningful changes. Klepper then switches the conversation to the #MeToo movement and how it has affected the workplace.

Valenti provides her views on why this movement is essential and why it has gained momentum over the last year. Klepper tries to lighten the mood with his jokes on the subject, but Valenti takes it seriously and highlights how #MeToo has led to accountability and public scrutiny of powerful people's actions. The conversation then moves on to how men can become allies to feminists and work towards a more equitable society.

Valenti discusses how men can help in fighting against patriarchy, sexual harassment, and toxic masculinity. She suggests that men should listen to and believe women's stories, and reach out to other men to educate them on the harm caused by misogyny. Klepper agrees with her thoughts, but in his typical sarcastic style, he asked her if he could join the feminist club. Valenti takes his comment in stride and urges him to challenge toxic ideas in his political circle.

Overall, episode 49 of season 1 of "The Opposition" with Jordan Klepper was an engaging conversation between a feminist writer, Jessica Valenti, and a political comedian, Jordan Klepper. The episode provided a fresh perspective on how the media cover feminist issues and how men can play a role in the feminist movement. The show's satirical take on current political and social issues made for an enjoyable and informative episode.