Felicity Ward, a sharp-witted comedian known for her lively stand-up, teams up with Hari Kondabolu, a political commentator celebrated for his incisive humor. They dive into the jokes (or lack thereof) surrounding serious topics like assisted dying and environmental action at COP29. The trio expertly blends satire with commentary on the absurdity of political inaction and the peculiarities of social interactions. With a lighthearted touch, they also explore comedic takes on personal choices and absurd proposals for symbolic representations of liberty.

Chris Addison, Hari Kondabolu, Alice Fraser, and Anuvab Pal discuss AI, mad science, orcas, de-platforming, a drowned phone, turning humid air into power, virgin birth in crocodiles, Nazi symbols, and robots replacing conductors in orchestras.

Comedians Nish Kumar, Alice Fraser, and others discuss the urgent UN warning on climate change, political apathy, satirical takes on futuristic governance, and a quirky dive into tales of frogs, seagull screeching championships, and the evolution of bees into immortal creatures.

Comedians Hari Kondabolu and Ahir Shah join for hilarious discussions on Trump's trial, India's elections, and Chechen dance moves. The hosts mix humor with insightful commentary on political strategy, historical satire, and upcoming comedy shows.

Alice Fraser, a sharp-witted comedian and writer, joins Hari Kondabolu, a stand-up star with a keen eye on social issues. They dive into the paradoxes of modern politics, poking fun at JD Vance and the Labour Party's missteps. The duo reflects on Britain's drinking culture, all while grappling with absurd tech and its chaotic influence on governance. They also tackle political gifts and their impact on integrity, using a comically expensive pair of glasses as a focal point, blending humor with incisive social commentary.

Comedian Hari Kondabolu and Emma congratulate seniors and stress out over the cap and gown shortage. And Hari graduates with his degree in inspiration.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Code Switch host Gene Demby and comedian Hari Kondabolu are both new fathers, and they're both learning to raise kids who will have very different identities and upbringings than their own. It's left both of them reflecting on some big questions: How will they teach their children about race? What are the elements of their childhoods that they want to pass on? And what, exactly, is a father anyway?Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Kenan Thompson, the longest-tenured cast member of Saturday Night Live, plays our game about people who only lasted one day on the job. He is joined by panelists Luke Burbank, Negin Farsad and Hari Kondabolu. Please help us out by telling us what you like and how we could improve by completing a short anonymous survey at npr.org/podcastsurvey.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

This week, we hear standup and a story from Meg Ferrill. Plus, we examine the links between comedy and storytelling. If you want to learn more about storytelling, pick up our book “How to Tell a Story: The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling from The Moth.” This episode is hosted by Kate Tellers. Storytellers: Meg Ferrill Interviewed Comedians: Meg Ferrill Ophira Eisenberg Hari Kondabolu Mike Birbiglia To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Olympic medalist Kamala Harris, comedian and philosopher Hari Kondabolu, comedian Pete Holmes, and political figure Tim Walz as they dive into a mix of politics and humor. They tackle the absurdities of current political discourse, including hilarious takes on Trump's remarks and outrageous policy decisions. Expect lively banter about 'dad-itude' and reflections on family legacies, along with laughs over Olympic scenarios. The conversation blends satire with serious social commentary, making for a unique and entertaining dialogue!