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Wanda Sykes on Why Trump Isn’t Funny Anymore

Jun 26, 2023

Wanda Sykes, a comedian and actress renowned for her sharp wit and stand-up specials, shares her insights on the current political climate. She humorously dissects topics like lockdowns, vaccine hesitancy, and book bans in her latest Netflix special. Sykes also expresses her evolving views on humor, specifically stating why she finds Donald Trump no longer funny. The conversation highlights the challenges of addressing sensitive societal issues through comedy, emphasizing the importance of advocating for marginalized voices.

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Wanda Sykes

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Cannes Lions: Awards, Trends, and Truth in Comedy

4min

Navigating Comedy Through a Pandemic Lens

4min

Comedy Amidst Chaos

16min

Journey of Identity and Comedy

9min

AI and Creativity in Entertainment

14min

Navigating Identity and Societal Pressures

2min

Wanda Sykes can find the funny in almost anything: lockdown during Covid, vaccine hesitancy, book bans. They all come up in her latest Netflix special, “Wanda Sykes: I’m an Entertainer.” But today, she tells Kara that there are a few things she doesn’t find funny anymore – including Donald Trump.

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