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Feb 2025
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Was Dave Chappelle pre-censored by SNL? ...

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About this episode
In this episode of the Daily Comedy News, Johnny Mac discusses various topics including Dave Chappelle's controversial comments on Gaza and transgender issues, his SNL monologue mentioning Palestine, and his interactions with famous personalities like Kanye West and Jay Z. The episode also covers Dana Carvey's absence from SNL's 50th anniversary, George Lopez’s new Amazon special, and the upcoming Cheech and Chong movie. Additionally, it highlights Tom Hanks' SNL sketch backlash and W. Kamau Bell's perspective on performing at the Kennedy Center amidst political turmoil. The show wraps up with a light discussion on HBO's new dramedy series 'The Band' starring Ben Stiller.

00:00 Introduction and Today's Headlines
00:18 Dave Chappelle's Controversial SNL Appearance
01:39 Chappelle's San Francisco Set and Conspiracy Theories
03:08 Critics and Reactions to Chappelle's Performance
05:19 Dana Carvey's Absence from SNL 50
05:54 George Lopez's New Special and Cheech & Chong's Last Movie
07:50 Tom Hanks' SNL Sketch Controversy
09:54 W. Kamau Bell at the Kennedy Center
 
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