Maron’s comments double as a demand that his fellow performers recognize the stakes of participating in this political moment. But the comedy world’s response to those stakes has run the gamut.

When Donald Trump seemed poised to win the presidential election in 2016, Trevor Noah, then the host of The Daily Show, began the program’s live night-of special on a somber note. “It feels ...

Colbert is studiously respectful when he interviews candidates and political figures, but he generally knows when to push back with follow-up queries. Bee's comedy is sharp (if overly reliant on ...

What is it about the violently egotistical, easily corrupted, self-doubt-riddled nature of your typical politician that makes them such a perfect target for comedy? From the tiny machinations of ...

The Fort Smith Little Theatre presents “The Outsider,” a political comedy/satire, as the 2024 season draws close. “It pokes ...

Television, in particular, has the potential to fill a gaping hole in the cultural landscape with a national political satire ... disengage over polarization, comedy could serve ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the ...

Did stand-up comedians help reelect Donald Trump? Not a joke, as outgoing President Joe Biden might say. Trump has been the ...

Comedian Kevin Hart spoke about political correctness in comedy and about how far he’s willing to take it in his own stand-up. Photo: Nikki Ritcher for the Wall Street Journal ...

Jay Leno laments not being able to joke about both political parties in contemporary comedy: 'You kind of have to pick a side.' ...