Sometimes you just need to make fun of a terrible situation and having a laugh at Supreme Court’s recent decision to remove limits on giving money to politicians is late night’s specialty
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.
Daily Show’s Jon Stewart Takes on Senate Spying
Allegations of CIA spying in the Senate raises many issues about control of power in government and over-powerful intelligence agencies, Stewart thinks its funny that spying on average Americans is ok though
Obama Internet Hit With Zach Galifianakis Comedy Interview
Ridiculous Zach Galifianakis comedy Interview with Obama has become an overnight internet hit but many on the right gain no satisfaction by watching the President make light of their attacks
Egypt’s Jon Stewart is Back! Watchout General Sisi…
Egyptian comedian Bassem Youssef is back on air with his highly controversial tv show satirizing politics in post revolution Arab Spring. Egypt’s Jon Stewart is back!
Comedian Bill Maher Launches Assault of Citizens United
HBO’s controversial liberal comedian Bill Maher is going to press Citizens United fight this year
Colbert Takes Aim at Bipartisan Budget Compromise
Colbert Report comedian Stephen Colbert thinks bipartisan budget compromise is bad deal for Republicans and Tea Party
Jon Stewart Vs Gerrymandering
It’s Stewart Vs Gerrymandering! The Daily Show with Jon Stewart takes a comedic look at how gerrymandering/redistricting has reshaped political map and skewed election results in Congress
Court ‘Probing Complaint’ Into Egypt’s Jon Stewart
Artist Bassem Youseff is facing court in retaliation for Egypt’s Jon Stewart political comedy
Jon Stewart-Style Egypt Show is Back On Air
Jon Stewart-style Egypt political satire is dangerous but heroic work amid the turbulence of national politics
VIDEO: Politician Fired For Racist Comments on Daily Show
Daily Show with Jon Stewart featured segment on voter ID laws with Republican official claiming racism and problems for Democrats justifies new laws