This episode takes a deep dive into the standup comedy world in a far-reaching interview with entertainment journalist Seth Simons. Topics include the boys club mentality that enables sexual misconduct; employment conditions for club comics; racism and cancel culture in the comedy universe; and the proliferation of so-called "conservative comedians" who often aren't real standup comedians nor funny.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-more-perfect-union--3292862/support.

The Culture of Comedy (Ep. 325)

Real debate without the hate!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-more-perfect-union--3292862/support.

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This week, the gang looks at Michael Cohen's testimony in the Trump Trial and how Nikki Haley is till trolling Trump in the primaries. We also discuss a future episode that simulates the Trump jury deliberations and invite listeners to play on-air jurors. Write us at mpupodcast@gmail.com to volunteer and join us on air!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-more-perfect-union--3292862/support.

Cohen On Cross (Episode 384)

This week, the gang looks at Stormy Daniel's testimony and how down-ticket Democrats are far out-raising their GOP opponents in key battleground states.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-more-perfect-union--3292862/support.

Eye of the Storm (Episode 383)

This week, the More Perfect Union hosts look at Gov. Kristi Noam's comments about shooting her dog, the effect of anti-Israel protests on the upcoming election, RFK Jr's potential impact on the November election, and how public opinion is shaped and moved.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-more-perfect-union--3292862/support.

That Dog Don't Hunt (Episode 382)

On this week's More Perfect Union podcast, the gang looks at the potential ban of TikTok, the state of high-speed rail, pro-Palestinian protests and rising antisemitism on college campuses, and which celebrities the hosts would cast as attorneys in the Trump Trial.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-more-perfect-union--3292862/support.

Casting the Trump Trial (Episode 381)

Audio of the April 11, 1962 press conference in which President John F. Kennedy directly took on the executives of U.S. Steel for what he believed were unfair and undeserved price increases, which JFK felt would be inflationary and harmful to American consumers and national defense interests. Kennedy ultimately won the showdown when the company announced it was reversing the previously announced price hikes.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-more-perfect-union--3292862/support.

The Culture of Comedy (Ep. 325)

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