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On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, comedian, entrepreneur, thought criminal, and "Darkest Hour" podcast host Josh Denny joins Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss how cancel culture is actually boosting new comedians who use podcasting and YouTube to reach audiences sick of PC comedy, and explains why the comedy community has such a hard time satirizing Donald Trump.
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The timing of the rant, coming during the convention and at a moment when the Democrats suddenly realized the polls showed swing voters weren't blaming Trump for the Blue city riots, was probably more of a window into the mind of a previously low-level progressive like Gaffigan. He was able to keep his powder dry for a considerable time, apparently based on the idea that Biden was a lock to win in November, but lost it when it suddenly looked like Trump might have a chance at re-election. The reality caused him to unleash his real feelings, even though hiding them in the first place was likely an acknowledgement that he would cost himself money if he went openly woke and alienated 50 percent of his potential fanbase (but he will get more late-night bookings now, if he wants them, and as long as he's willing to be political on the shows).
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Love that: The Blue City Riots. Maybe a good band name, for grunge/metal rock?
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Really disappointed in Gaffigan. My husband and I have been fans, until now. Why? How is it that Dolly Parton has managed to keep her personal opinions to herself. She has plenty of money, although she’s probably smart enough to know that most of her fans are not progressives. Still, she’s decided to keep her personal life and opinions separate from her career. I guess being a “celebrity” for the majority means needing to let everyone know which side you’re on, and too often that means following the crowd.
I need to add that this is Anne Watman, not Richard!