MSNBC, TikTok and Cold Open

SNL cold open tackled MSNBC, the TikTok ban and The Rizzler
Saturday Night Live returned after a short break, bringing comedian Dave Chappelle in to host. With the second Inauguration of Donald Trump right around the corner, the cold open naturally went with a political skit. This time, the sketch comedy opened with an MSNBC panel hosted by Sarah Sherman’s Rachel Maddow.
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