It’s important to consider how political satire helps defend democracy in ways that go beyond speaking truth to power.

For the past 25 years, the best political satire in America hasn’t been found in newspapers, or in comedy clubs, or on movie screens or live theater stages. Its home has been Comedy Central‘s “The ...

Throughout its almost two decades, Mock the Week shaped the cultural comedy landscape, propelling up-and-coming stand-up ...

Back in 1940, Charlie Chaplin made a movie called The Great Dictator, a comedy about fascism. In it, he plays a Hitler-like character named Adenoid Hynkel, the authoritarian leader of an imaginary ...

Kate Winslet delivers a powerful performance in The Regime, a satirical HBO miniseries that skewers modern dictatorships and ...

Political satire has long been a hallmark of "Saturday Night Live." The climate for late-night comedy, however, has changed.

The creators of beloved political puppet shows in France and Russia feel déjà vu over the Jimmy Kimmel saga, as they recall being shut down for displeasing the powerful.

In a world where politics can often feel demoralising, it’s no surprise that many people are finding comfort and hope in political satire. Shows like Have I Got News For You and Last Week Tonight With ...

Ryu Seung-beom makes a triumphant return to the big screen in the dark political satire 'Good News'. Explore his captivating performance and the film's unique depiction of power and chaos.