Ridiculous and uncomfortable, comedian Zach Galifianakis’s Hillary Clinton interview is unusual addition to political comedy
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.
The Universal Appeal of the Dalai Lama’s Trump Impression
Internet goes crazy as the video of the Dalai Lama’s Trump impression hits a comedic nerve few expected
Comedian Lewis Black Takes Aim at Corrupt Corporate News
The dominance of corporate news causing chaos in modern elections according to political comedian Lewis Black
Comedian Trevor Noah’s Childhood as Minority in South Africa
VIDEO: Importance of race in Trevor Noah’s childhood in South Africa detailed in new book coming out
Reflections on 20 Years of South Park Political Satire
The uniquely provocative style of South Park political satire has won it legions of fans and just as many enemies
The Zimbabwe Satirists Using Comedy Against Corruption
Actors in ‘State of the Nation’ acting troupe are an example of how Zimbabwe satirists are challenging authority
In Search of the Tocqueville’s American Dream
Political comedian John Fugelsang retraces the journey of Alexis de Tocqueville to see if the optimistic Tocqueville’s American dream is alive and well
Dave Chappelle Takes on Black Lives Matter
Comedian Dave Chappelle takes a break from obscurity to offer a critique of Black Lives Matter movement
VIDEO: John Oliver Takes On Failing Charter Schools
Scams are becoming a bigger problem at charter schools and HBO comedian John Oliver takes up the issue
GOP Black Voter Outreach Ridiculed by Stephen Colbert
Comedian Colbert finds reason to poke fun at latest Trump led efforts to find GOP black voter support