How 9/11 Changed Comedy
Summary
Wesley Morris and Jason Zineman explore how 9/11 permanently altered American comedy, tracing the shift from the "end of irony" to comedy’s new role in processing grief and political dissent. They discuss the cultural fallout of films like *Zoolander* and the rise of political satire through figures like John Stewart and Bill Maher. The conversation also examines how technology has expanded the medium while the current political climate, exemplified by the Jimmy Kimmel controversy, highlights the growing danger and misinterpretation of comedic boundaries.
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