
The Difference Between Writing Jokes for Bill Maher & Donald Trump | Evan Sayet
May 9, 2025
Evan Sayet, an author, comedian, and conservative speaker, shares his experiences writing for both Bill Maher and Donald Trump. He discusses the evolution of liberalism into conservative values and how 1960s Marxism has infiltrated academia. Sayet critiques the rise of socialism in the Democratic Party and emphasizes the necessity of a healthy two-party system. He also addresses the changing landscape of comedy, touching on how the woke movement has impacted entertainment and the importance of humor in political discourse.
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Long March Through Institutions
- 1960s Marxist radicals failed to recruit broadly, so they infiltrated institutions over decades.
- This long march through academia and media shaped new generations to support radical agendas.
Writing Jokes for Maher & Trump
- Evan Sayet uniquely wrote jokes for both Bill Maher and Donald Trump, experiencing their vastly different comedic styles.
- Maher skillfully delivered written material, while Trump often improvised beyond Sayet's scripts.
Left's Negation Strategy Failing
- The political left lacks affirmative beliefs and relies on attacks against opponents.
- This negation strategy is failing as people tire of negativity without positive solutions.