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A breakdown of Trevor Noah’s best political and economic jokes | The Intersection

Katie Harmon October 7, 2022
Columnist Katie Harmon breaks down her favorite Trevor Noah jokes, celebrating the comedians 7 year run with The Daily Show.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, aired its election special, “Stephen Colbert’s Election Night 2020: Democracy’s Last Stand: Building Back America Great Again Better 2020,” on Nov. 3. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN | DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Late-night comedies humorously respond to election madness

Daily Free Press Staff November 4, 2020
Television's late-night comedies host election specials and discuss election-related topics.
Modern Musings: We can’t settle for mediocrity in 2020

Modern Musings: We can’t settle for mediocrity in 2020

Ausma Palmer May 1, 2019
The race for the Democrats’ 2020 nomination has become a bit of a joke recently as more and more politicians have jumped on the bandwagon.
Netflix’s new comedy series, “Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj,” premiered Sunday. COURTESY OF CARA HOWE/ NETFLIX

REVIEW: Netflix’s ‘Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj’ offers mild laughs, interesting commentary

Pat LaMarco November 1, 2018
Netflix's "Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj” is not exactly “late night comedy” in the same style as “Last Week Tonight” or “The Daily Show.” It will be released weekly by Netflix instead of during the traditional times that these shows air.
LAUNGJESSADAKUN: Whitewashing is more alive than ever in film

LAUNGJESSADAKUN: Whitewashing is more alive than ever in film

Christy Osler November 20, 2016

I have tried, tirelessly, to avoid writing a piece on whitewashing for as long as possible purely because the topic has been covered extensively for quite some time. However, upon my viewing of “Doctor...

TENTINDO: Comedy is an escape from election insanity

TENTINDO: Comedy is an escape from election insanity

Will Tentindo October 4, 2016

Americans have an increasingly diverse selection from where they can get their news, and most are turning away from established outlets to look at multiple alternative sources. Cable news remains the...

TENTINDO: SNL's Villaseñor reminds that open conversation combats outdated beliefs

TENTINDO: SNL’s Villaseñor reminds that open conversation combats outdated beliefs

Will Tentindo September 29, 2016

“Saturday Night Live” premieres its 42nd season on Oct. 1 with three new cast members, among them the legendary show’s first Latina player, Melissa Villaseñor. Villaseñor recently came under...

PILLEY: Treat yourself as an ever-changing being

PILLEY: Treat yourself as an ever-changing being

Katelyn Pilley October 6, 2015

Remember when you were in the seventh grade and you said something awful to your mother? Remember how right you thought you were? How justified you felt slamming your door? Take in all those cringe-worthy...

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 28:  Trevor Noah hosts Comedy Central's "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah" premiere on September 28, 2015 in New York City.  (Photo by Brad Barket/Getty Images for Comedy Central)

REVIEW: Trevor Noah debuts as earnest, awkward on “The Daily Show”

Fred Schillinger October 2, 2015

“The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” premiered Monday on Comedy Central, marking Noah’s first appearance as the replacement for the beloved Jon Stewart, and while Noah made an admirable first attempt...

NGAI: Women Denied the Chance to Stay Up Late

NGAI: Women Denied the Chance to Stay Up Late

Robin Ngai April 7, 2015

Back in high school when I had a cable subscription, I would watch late night shows almost nightly. In particular, I watched a lot of Conan O’Brien because I enjoyed his sense of humor and that crazy...

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