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US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

In this Trump era, we need satire more than ever. Just don't expect it to save democracy | Alexander Hurst

Political comedy often fills gaps left by traditional news media, using satire and investigative humor to expose untruths and build audience trust.
Television
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Golden Globes Host Nikki Glaser Reveals She Scrapped Trump and ICE Jokes From Show: It's Not Funny'

Nikki Glaser removed several planned jokes about President Trump and ICE from her Golden Globes set, citing tone concerns and sensitivity after recent events.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

SNL Cold Open Rips Trump on Epstein Files, Kennedy Center

Saturday Night Live satirized President Trump with holiday-themed gags and jokes about Kennedy Center renaming and the redacted Epstein files.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

What the F*** Are You Doing?!' Jon Stewart Tears Into Human Flat Tire' Chuck Schumer

Schumer continued, New data came out today from KFF, and that is not Kentucky Fried French Fries. KFF. The Senate minority leader then turned to Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and said, That'd be Kentucky Fried French Fries, hm? before giggling at his own joke. Who is that joke even for? Six-year-olds who watch C-SPAN? responded Stewart, unimpressed.
US politics
New York City
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago

Tuesday's Headlines: 'Not In My Back Yard'? 'Yes, In Your Back Yard' Edition - Streetsblog New York City

A political comedy roundtable at Upright Citizen's Brigade features local officials and comedians debating transportation, casinos, trash container rules, and mayoral controversies.
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
5 months ago

What an old folktale can teach us about the 'annoying persistence' of political comedians

Fear of reprisals from the Trump administration limits open expression among many, but late-night comedians remain critical and defiant.
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