Comedy Reactions to Serious News: Alex Prety's Tragic Incident and More
Johnny Mac discusses the killing of Alex Pretti in Minnesota and its impact on the comedy community.
He mentions the lack of immediate reactions from comedians, including SNL's cold open with James Austin Johnson as Trump, which received backlash.
Notable reactions from Patton Oswalt and Bo Johnson
The episode also touches on Whitney Cummings' controversial comments about Ms. Rachel, Netflix's new comedy 'The Fifth Wheel' starring Kim Kardashian and Nikki Glaser, and new releases such as Mike Epps' special 'Delusional.' Final thoughts include a discussion on the Mel Brooks documentary and James Bond movies.
00:36 SNL's Reaction to Current Events
01:38 Comedians' Reactions to Alex Prety's Killing
03:11 Podcast Discussions on ICE and Law Enforcement so far
06:48 Whitney Cummings and Miss Rachel Controversy
08:58 Upcoming Comedy Shows and Events
11:24 James Bond Movies and Mel Brooks Documentary
14:23 New Comedy Specials and Conclusion
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