The Phony Liberalism of Bill Maher

Alan MacLeod / FAIR Oct 2, 2019 As the host of "Real Time," he has adopted any number of reactionary positions. Why does anyone in the media depict him as a leftist? Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Stephen Colbert to Senate: Gun Lobby’s ‘Got Your Balls in Their Hands’ (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Jun 22, 2016 The host of "The Late Show" hits the target—and certain members of Congress—where it counts in this timely gun control takedown. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Amy Schumer’s Skit on Just How Easy It Is to Buy Guns in America Is Hilarious and Horrifying (Video)

Staff / Truthdig May 8, 2016 When callers on Schumer's faux home-shopping show say they can't buy guns because of silly things such as violent convictions or being on the no-fly list, the comedian puts them at ease. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

VIDEO: ‘It’s Happening Too F**king Much’: Larry Wilmore Addresses San Bernardino Shooting

By Kali Holloway / AlterNet Dec 4, 2015 The “Nightly Show” host puts jokes aside at the top of the Wednesday episode to discuss the mass murder and its aftermath, events that were still unfolding as the program was being taped. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

VIDEO: Neil deGrasse Tyson Wins Debate With Pastor Using Flawless Argument About Asteroids, Genitals

By Tana Ganeva / AlterNet Nov 6, 2015 From killer asteroids to human genitals, there's not a lot of evidence for intelligent design, says astrophysicist and science communicator Tyson. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Will the Real Trevor Noah Please Stand Up?

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Sep 29, 2015 The clip was quick, the jokes staccato, sketches were short and Noah was slick—maybe too slick. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

10 Best Satirical Campaigns for President of the United States

By Kali Holloway, AlterNet Sep 25, 2015 They're not much more ridiculous than the real thing, but in general they're a lot more entertaining. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Jon Stewart Gets a Send-Off Emmy for ‘The Daily Show’

Staff / Truthdig Sep 21, 2015 At Sunday night's Emmy Awards, Jon Stewart got one last chance to bask in the glow of industry goodwill directed at "The Daily Show." At the ceremony he picked up a trophy for Outstanding Variety Talk Series to cap off his 16-year stint as "Daily Show" host. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

VIDEO: Larry Wilmore, Guests Explain Bernie Sanders’ Appeal: It’s Like a ‘Grateful Dead Concert’

Staff / Truthdig Aug 15, 2015 With Bernie Sanders beating Hillary Clinton in the latest New Hampshire poll, "The Nightly Show’s" Larry Wilmore was joined Thursday by a panel of guests who tried to explain the secret to Sanders’ success. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Reflecting on Some of Jon Stewart’s Best Moments: The Fox and CNN Interviews

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Aug 5, 2015 As Jon Stewart heads into the final stretch of hosting “The Daily Show,” Truthdig has chosen some of our favorite segments from both his popular Comedy Central news satire and other news shows on which he appeared (usually to the chagrin of those shows). Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

VIDEO: Larry Wilmore: Jim Gilmore Has a Bigger Chance of Winning ‘The Hunger Games’ Than Presidency

Clara Romeo / Truthdig Aug 4, 2015 On Monday's "Nightly Show," host Larry Wilmore took a gander at the latest and least-known GOP candidates in anticipation of Thursday's Republican debate. Dig deeper ( 1 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 )