Common Sense Media Review
By Melissa Camacho
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Debate-style news and pop culture show is funny, crass.
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What's the Story?
WE HAVE ISSUES is a comedy debate series that discusses the week's key moments in popular culture. Hosts Julian McCullough and Annie Lederman give different opinions on their favorite pop culture topics, which range from celebrities acting particularly strange that week to various people in the tabloids. From talking about Jessica Simpson's appearance on a home-shopping channel to looking at Twitter subtweet attacks on political candidates, actors, and others in the limelight, the duo lives it up by offering their thoughts and various spins on today's celebrity issues. Occasional skits round out the show. Comedians such as Tom Green and Guy Branum listen to them debate each topic and then determine the winner of each argument. At the end of the episode, the guest referee gets to choose the host with the best arguments overall for that episode.
Is It Any Good?
This irreverent series offers lighthearted conversations about a broad range of pop culture topics in hopes of generating laughs from studio and TV audiences. Though celebrities are central to most of the conversations, there are some spirited discussions about political pundits and other personalities who are making the news that week.
Nothing is discussed in depth, and there are a lot of moments that are more crass than funny. Some of the banter gets a little long at times. But if you like tabloid-style entertainment such as The Soup, you'll probably find yourself chuckling here and there.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the appeal of popular culture-themed series and tabloid shows. Why do folks like to hear gossip about their favorite celebrities? What is it that makes them interesting, even if what they're doing is mundane? Do these shows ever go too far when talking about the celebs? Who makes those determinations?
TV Details
- Premiere date : September 18, 2015
- Cast : Julian McCullough , Annie Lederman
- Network : E!
- Genre : Reality TV
- TV rating :
- Last updated : October 25, 2022
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