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Seth Simons writes Humorism, a newsletter about labor, inequality, and extremism in comedy.

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opinion

Joe Rogan’s Netflix Return Is Triumph for Right-Wing Comedy

CLASSLESS CLOWN

It’s Joe Rogan’s comedy world now. The rest of us are just trying to live in it.

Seth Simons | Published Aug 02, 2024
opinion

Jerry Seinfeld’s Teflon Legacy Could Finally Be at Risk

YADA, YADA, YADA

The backlash to Seinfeld’s commencement address this week exposed cracks in what has been an otherwise untouchable reputation.

Seth Simons | Published May 16, 2024
opinion

Comedians Line Up to Help RFK Jr.’s Misinformation Campaign

JUST ASKING QUESTIONS

The presidential candidate’s radical message is reaching millions thanks to the comedy podcasters who have become his biggest boosters.

Seth Simons | Published Mar 25, 2024
opinion

Why Is Shane Gillis Still Promoting These Holocaust Deniers?

TINFOIL HATS

The comedian, who will host “SNL” this weekend, often invites two pals on his show who have a very disturbing history of antisemitism.

Seth Simons | Published Feb 20, 2024

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