Season 1 · Episode 5
Roy Wood Jr Says Comedy is Journalism
His new show brings laughter to CNN
The Sam Sanders Show · KCRW
October 25, 202456m 37s
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Show Notes
<p dir="ltr">Comedian Roy Wood Jr. believes comedy is a form of journalism. We talk about his new CNN show <em><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@hignfyus">Have I Got News For You</a></em>, his time at <em>The Daily Show</em>, and the challenge of finding laughter amidst absurdity. Plus, we play a game inspired by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/roywoodjr/?hl=en">Roy’s</a> new show.</p>
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