Anatomy of a Cartoon

Cartoon critics Phil Witte and Rex Hesner look behind the gags to debate what makes a cartoon tick. This week our intrepid critics take a look at political campaigns. They’re baaaack! Political ads fill the airwaves, pop up on social media, and invade our homes. Our only defense: cartoons that deflate pompous politicians, expose their…
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Cartoon critics Phil Witte and Rex Hesner look behind gags to debate what makes a cartoon tick. This week our intrepid critics take a look at the political season. The political season is upon us. Unleash the cartoons! Viewers of the recent Democratic primary debates were struck by the onstage antics of the candidates. Alternately…
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Cartoon critics Phil Witte and Rex Hesner look behind the gags to debate what makes a cartoon tick. This week our intrepid critics take a look at cabin fever. “Home, Sweet Home” has taken on new meaning during the pandemic. Introverts are quietly exulting while their extroverted counterparts are climbing the walls. Relationships are being…
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Cartoon critics Phil Witte and Rex Hesner look behind the gags to debate what makes a cartoon tick. This week our intrepid critics take a look at vacations. Do you miss vacations? Do you even remember them? If vacation travel brings to mind exotic, fun-filled adventures or quiet moments in a cabin by a mountain…
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