Conan O'Brien and Zach Galifianakis say comedians should challenge all politicians
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Updated · Fox News · May 6
Conan O'Brien and Zach Galifianakis say comedians should challenge all politicians
5 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 6
In a discussion about political comedy, they said it is a misconception that media only targets conservatives and argued politicians benefit from being willing to laugh at themselves.
Galifianakis criticised podcasters who host Donald Trump without challenging him, while O'Brien said a president who accepts being the butt of jokes can appear more human and relatable.
They cited past interviews with Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton as examples of comedy exposing vulnerability, framing satire as a duty to make powerful figures uncomfortable regardless of party.
When powerful figures pressure media, where is the line between comedy and commentary drawn?
Does the 'court jester' ideal require comedians to challenge all powerful figures equally?