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Caroline Framke

Caroline Framke

Former Staff Writer

    Latest articles by Caroline Framke

    Politics
    Elizabeth Warren on the #ShePersisted outcry: it’s inspired “a better democratic conversation”Elizabeth Warren on the #ShePersisted outcry: it’s inspired “a better democratic conversation”
    Politics

    Warren to The Daily Show on why she’s grateful people outside the Senate are making their voices heard.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Cable news is channeling The Daily Show to cover the Trump eraCable news is channeling The Daily Show to cover the Trump era
    Culture

    Jake Tapper, The Daily Show, and the rise of “can you believe this shit?” commentary on cable news.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    The story behind 84 Lumber’s Super Bowl ad about Trump’s border wallThe story behind 84 Lumber’s Super Bowl ad about Trump’s border wall
    Culture

    “The Entire Journey” follows a mother and daughter making a harrowing trek, and then confronting a giant wall.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Super Bowl commercials: 2017’s winners and losersSuper Bowl commercials: 2017’s winners and losers
    Culture

    Whether on purpose or not, things got political, fast.

    By Emily St. James and Caroline Framke
    Culture
    One of Budweiser’s 2017 Super Bowl ads is a tribute to the company’s immigrant rootsOne of Budweiser’s 2017 Super Bowl ads is a tribute to the company’s immigrant roots
    Culture

    “Born the Hard Way” highlights Adolphus Busch’s journey from Germany to America.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Melissa McCarthy crashed SNL to play press secretary Sean Spicer, slam reporters, and swallow gumMelissa McCarthy crashed SNL to play press secretary Sean Spicer, slam reporters, and swallow gum
    Culture

    Watch McCarthy’s perfect, rage-filled impression.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Santa Clarita Diet, Netflix’s deliciously weird new comedy, unleashes bloody zombie hell on suburbiaSanta Clarita Diet, Netflix’s deliciously weird new comedy, unleashes bloody zombie hell on suburbia
    Culture

    Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant star in a very odd new show that tears up sitcom tropes and men’s throats.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Kristen Stewart used her SNL monologue to call out Donald Trump’s past obsession with herKristen Stewart used her SNL monologue to call out Donald Trump’s past obsession with her
    Culture

    She read Trump’s 2012 tweets about her, confirmed that she’s gay, and dropped the F-word on live TV.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Immigrant stories are American stories. Here are 5 TV shows that celebrate them.Immigrant stories are American stories. Here are 5 TV shows that celebrate them.
    Culture

    From Fresh Off the Boat to Master of None, these series treat immigrant families with warmth and wit.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Beyoncé announces she’s pregnant with twins in perfectly Beyoncé fashionBeyoncé announces she’s pregnant with twins in perfectly Beyoncé fashion
    Culture

    Beyoncé’s pregnancy announcement is spectacular, and full of subtext.

    By Caroline Framke