Alison Stewart & Jesse Fox , All Of It

Jesse David Fox on Comedians and the Truth

21 Sep 2023 • 21 min • EN
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A recent New Yorker article details comedian Hasan Minhaj's fabrications and "emotional truths" in his stand-up and political comedy. The story follows another recent article from Rolling Stone alleging a toxic environment at "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon." We explore the role of truth in comedy and the responsibility entertainers have to their audiences with Vulture critic Jesse David Fox, author of the upcoming book, Comedy Book: How Comedy Conquered Culture and the Magic that Make it Work. Plus, we take your calls. Jesse David Fox on Comedians and the Truth

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