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Comedian Nate Bargatze shares his sense of a spiritual purpose in his comedy work.

Comedian Nate Bargatze shares his sense of a spiritual purpose in his comedy work.

Nate Bargatze Talks About His Career and Faith Comedian Nate Bargatze recently opened up about feeling a religious calling in his career during an interview on Sunday. He expressed a belief that CBS News should trust the direction he feels his path is taking him. Last year, Bargatze was recognized as the best-selling comedian in […]

British police detain comedy writer for critiquing transgender activism

British police detain comedy writer for critiquing transgender activism

The debate around free speech often gets complicated, especially when humor is involved. For centuries, satire has acted as a potent form of political commentary. Even monarchs could face critique from their jesters—those brave enough to speak the truth wrapped in humor. As Shakespeare aptly noted in *King Lear*, jesters often held prophetic wisdom. In […]

The reason I created a romantic comedy centered on America’s political split

The reason I created a romantic comedy centered on America's political split

Introducing Eric Bolk I’m Eric Bolk—probably not the most common name out there. If you’ve seen the Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg HBO miniseries “Band of Brothers,” you might have caught a glimpse of my work. I contributed to that series, along with others, including “From Earth to the Moon,” which looks at the Apollo […]

Dave Landau talks about his tough experiences with Joe Rogan — battling Zoloft issues and addiction before finding success in comedy.

Dave Landau talks about his tough experiences with Joe Rogan — battling Zoloft issues and addiction before finding success in comedy.

Podcast Discussion on Addiction and Recent School Shooting On a recent episode of “Joe Rogan Experience,” comedian Dave Landau shared his personal journey of addiction and recovery. He discussed the realities of his experiences in a raw, candid manner that’s becoming a trademark of his work. During the conversation, they touched on the troubling school […]

Federal Judge Overturns Gavin Newsom’s Effort to Control ‘Deepfake’ Comedy

Federal Judge Overturns Gavin Newsom's Effort to Control 'Deepfake' Comedy

A federal judge has rejected two laws enacted by California Governor Gavin Newsom aimed at banning “deepfake” videos of politicians, describing the laws as unconstitutional censorship. Newsom introduced these laws—AB 2655 and AB 2839—in response to a spoofing campaign that mocked then-Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, shared by Elon Musk. Musk’s reaction included a humorous […]

Liberals are upset by Jay Leno’s remarks on politics in comedy following Stephen Colbert’s cancellation.

Liberals are upset by Jay Leno's remarks on politics in comedy following Stephen Colbert's cancellation.

Jay Leno’s Comments Spark Outrage Over Political Humor Jay Leno’s remarks on the intersection of comedy and politics have triggered significant backlash from the left, particularly following the cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s late-night show. Leno expressed concerns that Colbert’s political stance had alienated part of his audience. This drew ire on social media, especially since […]

Creators of ‘South Park’ Disagreed with Comedy Central Over Showing Trump’s Genitals in Scenes Where He Pleads with Satan for Sex

Creators of 'South Park' Disagreed with Comedy Central Over Showing Trump’s Genitals in Scenes Where He Pleads with Satan for Sex

South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone took aim at Donald Trump, especially regarding their streaming partner, Paramount, during their recent show. While attending San Diego Comic-Con, they responded to questions about whether they received any complaints from Paramount concerning a recent anti-Trump episode. “They always say they love the episodes we create, but […]