Aired Oct 2, 2024

In this special bonus episode of Outrage Overload, we explore the impact humor and satire can have on civic engagement and voter turnout. We sit down with Jonathan Bernstein, a writer and satirist, to discuss his latest visual storytelling project that seeks to transform Election Day from a tedious task into a celebratory event.

We explore whether humor can genuinely bridge political divides, why Election Day deserves to be a national holiday, and how we can inspire people to want to vote. By rethinking the role of humor in politics, we examine how a little laughter might just hold the key to a healthier democracy.

Jonathan Bernstein, a Portland-based author, is bringing humor to the election chaos with his new political satire board book, designed to provide comic relief from the overwhelming flood of election information. Inspired by the “Where’s Waldo” format, the book features witty illustrations that appeal to fans of Doonesbury, MAD Magazine, The Simpsons, and Family Guy. With his sharp, playful approach, Bernstein hopes to remind readers to stay engaged—and most importantly, to vote.

Links

“Election Day” book (Big America, Inc., August 1, 2024)