Amy Goodman and Denis MoynihanJan 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 )
DAVID BAUDER / The Associated PressMay 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 )
By Manuel Roig-Franzia / The Washington PostJun 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 )
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Staff / TruthdigMay 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 )
Clara Romeo / TruthdigJul 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 )
Staff / TruthdigMay 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 )
Donald Kaufman / TruthdigDec 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 )
Donald Kaufman / TruthdigMay 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 )
Emily Wilson / TruthdigMay 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 )
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