The Oscars have long been known for mixing glamour with a dash of political commentary, and this year’s ceremony was no exception. Host Conan O’Brien and presenter Jimmy Kimmel both slipped pointed ...

This post is written by Apoorva Thakur, junior research assistant at the Department of Psychology, Monk Prayogshala, Mumbai, India. Humor, specifically political humor, serves a purpose. It can be a ...

Jay Leno is happy standing in the middle of the aisle as far as political humor goes. During a recent conversation with David Trulio for The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation, the former ...

Political satire and humour have emerged as influential forces in contemporary media communication, merging critique with entertainment to shape civic discourse. Across television, print, online ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Teasy Roosevelt emcees the Tim Robinson-inspired burlesque and drag show "I Think You're Just Here for the Hot Dogs" on April 25. ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Every day, the world is filled with various news and political topics, but don't you sometimes feel a sense of distance ...

Think about the political comedians performing today. Of those, how many are conservative? Not many, right? Alison Dagnes, a political scientist, media maven and self-described “comedy dork,” has ...

Outgoing late-night host Stephen Colbert originally dipped into political humor because a producer indicated the audience wanted him to, he revealed in a recent interview. Still hesitant, he spoke ...