Censoring Commentary on War Crimes and Mass Starvation Is No Joke

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Jan 3, 2019 Netflix's censorship of an episode of Hasan Minhaj's show within Saudi Arabia has implications that go far beyond the dictatorship's borders. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

A ‘Full Frontal’ Slur, and Then an Apology to Ivanka

DAVID BAUDER / The Associated Press May 31, 2018 Comedian Samantha Bee's on-air remark—which the White House calls "vile and vicious"—agitates the culture warriors again while the Roseanne Barr flap is still echoing. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

What’s Next for the Bill Cosby Sex-Assault Case?

By Manuel Roig-Franzia / The Washington Post Jun 19, 2017 A retrial is expected to bear similarities to the first trial, but there might be key differences that affect the outcome. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Judge Gives the Go-Ahead to Bill Cosby’s Sexual Assault Trial (Video)

Staff / Truthdig May 25, 2016 Bill Cosby appeared on Tuesday in a Norristown, Pa., court to receive news of a development in his 2004 sexual assault case that he and his defense team were working hard to avoid. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Key and Peele Are on Their Game in Season 5 Premiere

Clara Romeo / Truthdig Jul 10, 2015 On Wednesday, comedy tag team Key and Peele entered the fifth season of their eponymous Comedy Central show with a bang. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

VIDEO: Russell Brand: ‘Mr. Don’t Vote’ Changes Mind

Staff / Truthdig May 6, 2015 The comedian and activist advocates voting after looking at the British political landscape and interviewing the Labour Party leader. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Chris Rock on Race, Fox News and ‘Kind of’ Losing Bill Cosby

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Dec 3, 2014 Chris Rock may be verging on 50, but he's not showing many signs of mellowing with age -- even if he does have to force the odd Uber joke here and there to look relevant. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Depression

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Robin Williams’ Masks

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RIP Robin Williams

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‘Louie’ Tackles the Media’s and Men’s Treatment of the ‘Fat Girl’

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig May 17, 2014 For those of you who missed it, here's a must-see clip of Louis C.K. and Sarah Baker from his hit show “Louie" on the subject of size. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Stand Up Planet’: Hasan Minhaj Follows the Funny Around the Globe

Emily Wilson / Truthdig May 14, 2014 Hasan Minhaj wants everyone to see “Stand Up Planet.” But that’s not because he’s the host -- Minhaj believes the documentary shows how comedy can change the world a joke at a time. Hasan Minhaj wants everyone to see “Stand Up Planet.” But that’s not because he’s the host—Minhaj believes the documentary shows how comedy can change the world a joke at a time. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )