Wanda Sykes Hosts TV Election Specials

In the midst of this nasty naming calling presidential election Wanda Sykes will provide our LGBT community with some savvy comic relief. She has been confirmed to host 2 hour-long specials on Logo TV entitled “NewNowNext Vote with Wanda Sykes” that will address our LGBT issues for the upcoming presidential election. Both specials will be taped in front of a live studio audience at the network’s Times Square studio in NYC. The first will be aired September 10th at 10P after the the Republican & Democratic National Conventions have ended. The second special will air on November 5th the night before Election Day. The format has Sykes joined by a diversity of panelists representing all political parties. The show will focus on all crucial issues including the economy, healthcare & gay marriage. Lisa Sherman Logo’s General Manager & Executive Vice President stated, “Wanda will be the perfect host for the specials, providing her one-of-a-kind take on LGBT concerns & challenges. She’s sure to entertain & generate some discussion along the way.” Sykes added, "I'm excited to be working with Logo, the network that offers a voice to the LGBT community. These specials will be thought provoking, exciting & the perfect forum to discuss important issues facing our community. Plus, it is Logo so maybe I'll get to dress in drag!” Updates to Come…:)