comedy

Anton Tymoshenko use jokes as a ‘defense mechanism’ as part of his wartime stand-up comedy

March 13, 2025Arts, Culture & Media

Stand-up comedy has existed in Ukraine for less than two decades and has only recently become a mainstream form of entertainment. The comedians bringing stand-up culture to Ukraine are trying to figure out where comedy fits during wartime. For many, comedy is both therapeutic and a defense mechanism amid uncertainty.

The rocky road to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival

August 20, 2024Arts, Culture & Media

Comedian Hari Kondabolu grabs audiences with sketches on race, identity and politics.

How to crack a joke in Trump’s America

January 31, 2017Arts

From open fire to open mic: Comic and war vet Isaura Ramirez makes the transition

November 10, 2015Arts

Host Brian Moses stands between two warring comics at the Comedy Store's Roast Battle.

If you think comedy roasts are offensive, you haven’t seen anything yet

January 15, 2015Arts

Why What’s Funny in China Might Surprise You

September 17, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

Nothing translates as badly as humor and the more different the foreign language the less funny the joke it seems. So how can we in the US understand Chinese humor? The World’s Nina Porzucki recently went to China to figure it out.

Egyptian Comedian Bassem Youssef Meets His Hero On The Daily Show

August 15, 2013Global Politics

A former Cairo heart surgeon has become a sensation in Egypt for his Daily Show-like satirical internet program. Bassem Youssef credits Jon Stewart as one of his heros. Thursday night, Youssef appeared on the program.

Standup Comedy in Pakistan Gains A Following

August 15, 2013Lifestyle & Belief

In Pakistan, standup comedy is catching on as a form of entertainment. As Fahad Desmukh reports from Karachi, country’s problems provide a wealth of material for comedians.

Dame Edna to Retire

August 15, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

Dame Edna Everage, a lilac-wig wearing character created by Australian comedian Barry Humphries is set to retire. Humphries announced Monday that he is retiring the character.

Egypt’s “Daily Show”

August 14, 2013Global Politics

The Egyptian revolution has ushered in a new type of media freedom to the country. Ursula Lindsey reports on a new program in Egypt that is modeled on Jon Stewart’s “Daily Show.”