Political comedy used to feel like a shared national pressure valve, but it feels far more fractured now. This story looks at how satire is changing in Trump’s second term and why the freedom to mock people in power still matters beyond the punchline.
Guest:
- Patrick Giamario, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro
- Anthony Fowler, Professor in the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago
Audiences can easily find political comedy that aligns with their views and beliefs, and the people who tend to break through are often the ones who pick a side and stick to it.
After years of the same punchlines, some people say the material is starting to feel a little worn out.
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