How MAGA Humor Took Over American Comedy
In the minds of MAGA humorists, they, not their risk-averse and PC-hobbled liberal counterparts, are continuing the tradition of bold, truth-telling comedy.
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It’s Time We Hung Out at Joe’s Garage with Frank Zappa Again
As extremist minorities corrode social liberties, it’s time to take our rusting democratic values to Joe’s Garage where Frank Zappa waits with his sleeves rolled up.
Mix ‘The Daily Mash’ with ‘The Daily Show’ and You’ve Got ‘The Mash Report’
BBC Two's The Mash Report is funny, and we really need funny these days.
How Taking Offense Became a Political Tool Called ‘Hate Spin’
Media scholar Cherian George’s Hate Spin examines how politicians world-wide use the fundamentals of democracy to spread hate for personal gain.
When Do Misogynistic Lyrics Become Hate Speech?
Hip-hop, free speech, misogyny, and Action Bronson at North by Northeast.