The Republic of Satire
Has political satire become more than comedy in our moment of democratic anxiety?
Reflecting on comedians as truth-tellers, this essay explores whether satire has become a kind of civic witness—and even a democratic immune response.
May 8, 2026 · Leave a comment
Some Targets Are Easier to Hit than Others
While South Park skewers Trump and CBS with no blowback, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel are unceremoniously dumped from late night. Why? Because some targets are easier to sideline—especially when the stakes are corporate.
September 24, 2025
Not a Mistake but a Message: What Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension Says About Free Speech in 2025
ABC didn’t silence Jimmy Kimmel for mocking Charlie Kirk’s death — his comments were about the MAGA reaction to it. That’s the point. The suspension exposes how dissent that punctures the political script is what truly cannot be tolerated in today’s America.
September 19, 2025
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When Corporations Run the World, Your Rights Don’t Matter
ABC’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! wasn’t just a business call—it was a reminder that corporations will always protect their profits over your rights. Even worse, many Americans are celebrating the silencing of speech they dislike, proving just how fragile our freedoms really are.