Late nights jokesters target the US and allies with MRC Newsbusters Managing Editor Curtis Houck

Late-night comedy shows are increasingly taking aim at the United States and its allies, often framing global issues through a sharply critical and satirical lens. Curtis Houck, Managing Editor of MRC NewsBusters, says many of today’s late-night hosts are using their platforms not just for humor, but to push pointed political narratives that frequently cast America and its international partners in a negative light. Houck argues that while satire has long played a role in political discourse, the tone has shifted in recent years, with jokes increasingly blurring the line between comedy and commentary, especially when it comes to foreign policy, military actions, and diplomatic relationships.