Episode #231: Satire under Trump
by When real life becomes even more ridiculous than satire, then what role is there for comedians to play? And how should comedians talk about serious …
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We need to talk about black women in comedy: VH1’s “All Jokes Aside”
If you think it’s still tough out there in the comedy trenches for a woman wanting to make it as a stand-up, then just imagine …
Comedy Central cancels “The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore”
The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore will be no more after this week. Comedy Central has canceled the late-night satire series after a year and …
Franchesca Ramsey joins The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore as correspondent/writer
Franchesca Ramsey will join The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore as a new writer and correspondent this week, making her first appearance on Tuesday night’s show. …