Each week on Under the Radar with Callie Crossley, we turn to a segment called "Lagniappe", which is Creole for "something extra".
This week, Callie spoke with Boston-based TV blogger Ryan McGee about whether Saturday Night Live is still a cultural touch point. Is the bite and wit that the show was once known for still there? Does the new cast limit its audience and potential for comedy? Has it ceded political satire to the likes of The Daily Show and The Colbert Report.
McGee regularly blogs about SNL and hosts an SNL podcast. Listen to the full conversation below:
