The podcast episodes provided illustrate how political comedy can be used as a coping mechanism and a means of processing the challenges and frustrations of the political landscape.

For example, the guests on Pod Save America emphasize the importance of finding humor and levity in the political process as a way to maintain mental health and stay engaged despite the exhaustion and discontent. Similarly, the Jimmy Dore Show episode features impersonations of political figures and a comedian roasting a political commentator, demonstrating how political comedy can be used to process and critique political issues.

The Michael Knowles Show episode, on the other hand, criticizes comedians who take a more partisan, unhinged approach to political comedy, suggesting that there is a diversity of perspectives and styles within the broader genre of political comedy.