Impromptu

Has the right revived comedy — or destroyed it?

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Bill Maher’s visit to the White House appears to mark a shift in how some comedians and late-night hosts will approach the second Trump presidency. But what role should political and subversive humor play during these very serious times? Can it bring Americans together — or just offer a form of escapism? Post Opinions’ Drew Goins, Molly Roberts and Theodore R. Johnson discuss the current landscape of the genre and where it could be headed next.


Additional reading by our columnists:


León Krauze: Bill Maher went to Washington. He got played.


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