On “The Big Bang Theory” socially awkward smartypants Sheldon Cooper frequently mentions his numerous PhD’s.
Who knew the “P” stood for politics?
"Cooper" — actually, Jim Parsons, the actor who portrays him so well he's snagged four Emmys — is about to strut his political stuff on the radio. Or maybe not strut it, if you believe Sirius XM. The commercial-free radio giant just announced that in his new show he'll be "breaking down today's often confusing political climate."
The name of the show?
“Jim Parsons is Too Stupid for Politics.”
In fact, if you’ve ever heard the 43-year-old actor (he also has a meaty role in the just-released hit film “Hidden Figures”) hold forth in his genial Texas drawl on topics ranging from sports (huge football fan) to popular culture, you know he’s actually quite plugged in and aware of what’s going on in the world. But apparently he’s smart enough to know we all need help deciphering the mystery that is our system of representative government.
Maybe now more than ever.
“As a big consumer of political programs and all around news junkie, I am excited to sit down and connect with some experts in our government system—from professors to authors—to really get a better idea of what goes on in Washington D.C.,” Parsons said.
The special limited-run series launches at 7 p.m. on Inauguration Day (Jan. 20) on Andy Cohen’s SiriusXM Radio Andy channel 102 (no word on exactly how long it will run). The live, one-hour show will also feature Parsons et al. taking calls from listeners, so here’s hoping the good people of America will spend more time asking questions about bills than lobbing “Bazingas!” at the host.
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