Ep 2. Hog Callin'

Tracey Ullman's State of the Union season 2 episode 2, titled "Hog Callin'," presents a wide array of hilarious impressions as the Emmy-winning comedian showcases her unmatched talent for mimicry.

The episode begins with a skit where Tracey introduces a new business venture: a dating app for politicians. The app, "Politi-Match," guarantees to help single politicians find their perfect match - someone who shares their ideals and their love for getting votes. Tracey's impressions of Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and Bernie Sanders are on-point, as she lampoons the traits that make them stand out on the political landscape.

Next up is a sketch that brings out Tracey's impersonations of Hollywood A-listers. In this segment, Tracey plays both Meryl Streep and Reese Witherspoon as they discuss their upcoming projects with a group of industry insiders. The sketch brilliantly parodies the pretentiousness and hypocrisy that often go hand-in-hand with celebrity culture.

In another skit, Tracey takes on the role of a stay-at-home mom facilitating a PTA meeting, where she portrays the diverse range of parents attending. Tracey, who unsurprisingly excels at doing accents, delivers spot-on impressions of a Southern drawl, a thick Brooklyn accent, a haughty British voice, and more.

Moving on, Tracey shines as she plays a former First Lady, Laura Bush, who is giving a talk about her advocacy for libraries. As she tells anecdotes about her time in the White House and how it helped her shape her agenda, Tracey's impression creates a hilarious take on the soft-spoken Southern belle.

In another segment, Tracey steps into the shoes of a TV host for a panel discussing the future of education. The sketch showcases Tracey's versatility as she effortlessly goes from playing an overbearing administrator to an underfunded teacher. The skit ultimately comments on the current state of US education, highlighting a topic that has been at the top of the national conversation lately.

Finally, Tracey takes on the subject of technology in a parody of those Apple product reveals that garner such hype in Silicon Valley. Tracey plays a tech titan who is announcing a new product that can access the internet with just one thought. Yet again, Tracey's ability to capture the eccentricities of her character is spot-on.

In "Hog Callin'," Tracey Ullman showcases her versatility, showcasing her comedic range by impersonating a variety of characters in different situations. Whether she's skewering the political elite of the United States or offering a fresh take on celebrity culture, Tracey's humor is always on point. Overall, this is an episode not to miss for anyone who loves a good laugh.