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Jon Macks is a comedy writer, speechwriter and award show writer who also works as a political consultant and debate prep consultant for Democratic political candidates. He is a 10-time Emmy nominee and a two-time Writers Guild Award winner. He has been the head writer or show and host writer on 26 Oscar telecasts, more than anyone in history, is an executive producer of the James Carville documentary, Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid, and a huge Phillies, Eagles and 76ers fan.
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Which Countries Should Trump Buy, Borrow or Steal Next?
‘SATIRE’Could the president find half of these places on a map? No. Does that matter? Also no.

12 Sure-Fire Predictions For 2025
COMEDYMark your calendars for these moments to come, courtesy of the man who was also sure Hillary Clinton would win in 2016.

All the Things I’m Really, Truly Thankful For This Year
COMEDYPlease clap.

A Timely Guide to the 2028 Presidential Election Frontrunners
CAMPAIGN SEASONIt’s never too early for a new lawn sign.

Why I’ll Miss the 2024 Presidential Election When It’s Over
COMEDYFortunately, we’ll always have the memories—and the campaign merch.

The 7 C-Words Walz and Vance Must Master to Win VP Debate
YOU READ THAT RIGHTComedy writer and political consultant Jon Macks has some very blunt words for JD Vance and Tim Walz to think about before they debate.

10 Questions Harris and Trump Must Answer in Their Debate
COMEDYWhether the candidates will have prepared for the debate (Harris) or not (Trump), it's important to focus on the issues that matter, writes Jon Macks. And here are those issues.

The Beast’s Guide to the 2024 Battleground States: Nevada
AMERICAN GEOGRAPHYToday we’re in Nevada, writes Jon Macks, a state whose residents are divided between complaining about water shortages and ogling the Bellagio fountains.

The Beast’s Guide to the 2024 Battlegrounds: Pennsylvania
AMERICAN GEOGRAPHYFor the first part in our special series, says political consultant and comedy writer Jon Macks, let’s start with the single most important battleground: The Keystone State.

Kamala Harris’ Questions for Veep Candidates Revealed
COMEDYSometime over the next few hours, the 2024 Democratic Presidential nominee will make the biggest decision of her campaign—choosing the man who will be her vice president.
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