David Plotz talks to Washington Post cartoonist Tom Toles about developing the concept for his cartoons and the legacy of his predecessor Herblock.

How Does the Washington Post’s Cartoonist Work?

How Does the Washington Post’s Cartoonist Work?

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Nov. 11 2014 7:29 PM

The “How Does a Cartoonist Work?” Edition

Slate’s podcast about work explores how the Washington Post’s Tom Toles creates new cartoons almost every day of the week.

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Washington Post cartoonist Tom Toles makes many cartoons each day, but only one makes the cut.

Courtesy of Tom Toles

To listen to this episode of Working with guest Tom Toles, click the arrow on the audio player below:

On this episode of Working, David Plotz talks with Washington Post cartoonist Tom Toles about the importance of finding humor in the news and why he draws 24 cartoons each week.

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Washington Post political cartoonist Tom Toles in his office, which was formerly occupied by legendary cartoonist Herblock.

CourtesyTom Toles

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