My guest Christine Wenc was present at the creation, asThe Onion evolved from a Madison coupon delivery vehicle to America's finest news source. In a world drowning in existential threats, political polarization, and assaults on truth, humor and satire aren't just entertainment—they're essential lifelines for our collective sanity and democracy. For over 35 years, The Onion has masterfully wielded satire as a weapon of mass enlightenment, helping Americans process tragedy and revealing deeper truths about our society, institutions, and ourselves.

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