On this week’s episode of On Contact, Chris Hedges discusses the influence of editorial cartoons and the plight of the artists who make them with political cartoonist Dwayne Booth, also known as Mr. Fish. RT Correspondent Anya Parampil explores what we have done to dissident artists throughout American history.
Category Archives: Humor
PARODY: “‘Dust in the Wind’ with Jim Parsons” / The Late Late Show with James Corden ☮
James Corden and Jim Parsons recreate the iconic Kansas music video for “Dust In The Wind.”
POLITICAL SATIRE: “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Trump”/ Daily Kos ☮
CHRISTMAS: “Bill Maher’s Plan for Saving Christmas” ☮
CHILDREN’S BOOK: “Santa is Dead” / Bill Maher ☮
COMEDY: “Immigrant or Real American?”/ Billy on the Street / Billy Eichner ☮
From the season premiere of the new season of Billy on the Street, Billy plays the game “Immigrant or Real American?”
COMEDY: “Would You Have a Threesome with Billy and Jon Hamm?” / Billy on the Street / Billy Eichner ☮
From the season premiere of the new season of Billy on the Street, Billy hits the streets with Emmy winner Jon Hamm to see if anyone will have a threesome with them!
POLITICAL SATIRE: “Make America Great Again”/ MoveOn.org ☮
Some of these jokes may be edgy or potentially offensive, as humor can be; and may contain profanity. But they are using humor to the best end: upending Trump and other powerful right-wing and corporate targets — free of the sexism, racism, homophobia, and xenophobia that infects too much stand-up comedy. Just don’t start watching in front of your boss, your young child, or your minister. But DO start watching in front of your conservative uncle!