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Sarah Silverman on leaving her bubble for 'I Love You, America'

LOS ANGELES - On a soundstage in Hollywood, Sarah Silverman is between takes. She is delivering a thoughtful monologue on the nonpartisan power of fear for the opening of a recent episode of her Hulu series, "I Love You, America," which airs its season finale this Thursday.

On a set adorned with Americana kitsch reminiscent of a homey roadside diner, Silverman overhears that some offstage chatter is being picked up in the audio as the cameras reset. "Quiet in VIP, you executive (jerks)," she shouts in mock rage as the studio audience laughs. After a beat she drops her voice and flashes her familiar broad, mischievous grin. "Just kidding, Hulu. And thanks for the pickup."

Though, at press time, the show was

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