Hostage Hope and Political Comedy

This chapter begins with an emotional recounting of the reunion between the parents of Idan Alexander, the last Israeli-American hostage released after an extended captivity, and underscores their advocacy for other hostages. It transitions into a discussion on the evolution of political comedy during the Trump era, focusing on right-wing comedians like Theo Vaughn and their influence. Lastly, it examines the complexities of political engagement and image projection among candidates, including the concept of 'steelmanning' in political discourse.