Making jokes about politics is a tradition as old as America itself. These days, of course, comedians have a new target: President Donald Trump. We talk with Iranian-American comedian Maz Jobrani about finding humor in the midst of deep political divides, and how he uses an understanding of human nature to craft a successful punchline.
Feb 16
Why You're Smarter Than You Think
From the time we're schoolchildren, we're ranked and sorted based on how smart we are. But what if our assumptions about intelligence limit our potential? This week, we revisit a favorite 2022 conversation with cognitive scientist Scott Barry Kaufman, who proposes a more expansiv ... Show More
1h 34m
Mar 2020
Late Night Comedy vs. the Outrage Industry
Why do socially liberal comedians clean up in late night television, while social conservatives dominate talk radio? Dannagal Goldthwaite Young is the author of "Irony and Outrage: The Polarized Landscape of Rage, Fear, and Laughter in the United States." She joins Heaton to disc ... Show More
1h 13m
Aug 2021
Introducing: 'Fake the Nation'
Have a listen to Fake the Nation, a recent addition to the Headgum family! Hosted by Negin Farsad, everyone's favorite Iranian American Muslim Comedian Podcast Host with Black Hair and Red Glasses, Fake the Nation is a comedy show that isn't afraid to talk about news, culture, an ... Show More
17m 20s
Aug 2020
Introducing Comedians vs. The News
Take the world's comedians, add the news, and you’ve got a funny take on the global headlines. From pop culture to Presidential campaigns to global protest movements, New York City’s comedy couple Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini and an array of international comedians serve up ... Show More
1m 28s