Former Borough Councilman Joey Novick is running in NJ local elections and making fun of the process too
Political Comedy articles on Democracy Chronicles
This Political Comedy section highlights the best and worst from the great wide world of political satire, using the power of laughter to expose corruption and buttress democracy. Also see our Democracy Artists section or our articles on Political Art.
VIDEO: Saturday Night Live as Effective Political Satire
Since ancient times, individuals have resisted dictatorship and repression using very effective political satire
The Impact of Overly Political Entertainers This Election
Actors, singers and comedians are just some of the political entertainers who have joined national election debate
VIDEO: Analysis of John Oliver’s Third Party Take Down
Gary Johnson And Jill Stein are targeted in John Oliver’s third party criticism ahead of November vote
HBO’s Bill Maher Takes On Undecided Voters
Undecided voters have had a lot of reasons to pick a candidate with only three weeks left to election
Amy Schumer’s Political Comedy Routine Leads to Walk Out
Trump supporters in the crowd walk out in opposition to critical Amy Schumer’s political comedy
America Divided at NYU’s Tishman Hall
Zach Galifianakis travels back to his home state to investigate how North Carolina has become a bellwether for how the money of a few has come to dominate our democracy
Saturday Night Live Donald Trump Skits Go Back to 1999
Saturday Night Live Donald Trump appearances have covered his Reform Party bid and the Apprentice
SNL Thriving in Era of Politics and Entertainment Fusion
Presidential elections are a great time for political comedy and expert SNL thriving during this year’s numerous controversies
Rescreening of Idiocracy Movie Hits Right Note For Many
Many have come to see the cult hit movie Idiocracy as a reflection of the comedic side of the 2016 election