Comedy in Russia is booming. But stand-ups live in fear of being jailed for jokes.

Stand-up comedy is booming in President Vladimir Putin's Russia but comics have to tread a fine line with their jokes where ...
Hartford Courant

Comedy heats up in CT this summer with stand-up legends, sitcom stars and political humor

Connecticut’s always been a reliable stop on the touring circuit for major comedians. The state’s proximity to the comedy mecca of New York City definitely helps, as does having casinos and ...
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Has Trump’s government made political comedy feel important again?

Government pressure to yank Jimmy Kimmel off the air after an on-air comment after Charlie Kirk’s assassination. The cancellation of longtime Donald Trump critic Stephen Colbert’s show after his ...
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Bill Maher Says He Refuses to Do Stand-Up Because He 'Could Get Shot' in Current Political Climate

Bill Maher shared the reason why he has no plans for a stand-up comedy tour. The comedian and political pundit, 69, revealed during the Thursday, Nov. 17 episode of his Club Random podcast that after ...