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Michael and Us: Shore Leave
Jacobin Radio
Unraveling Troubling Humor in Political Satire
This chapter analyzes a 2012 political comedy special, focusing on uncomfortable jokes about figures like Obama and Herman Cain. It explores how these moments showcased early signs of the toxic political climate that would emerge in the years to follow, also critiquing the overall effectiveness of the comedy presented.
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