Dec 24, 2025
Why Has Comedy Become So Right-Wing?
The Atlantic’s Helen Lewis on the Riyadh Comedy Festival, why comedians are attracted to conspiracy theories, and the rise of the right-wing comedy podcast-industrial complex. Plus: the importance of NATO and David’s reflections on Edith Wharton’s Autres Temps.
The Atlantic’s Helen Lewis on the Riyadh Comedy Festival, why comedians are attracted to conspiracy theories, and the rise of the right-wing comedy podcast-industrial complex. Plus: the importance of NATO and David’s reflections on Edith Wharton’s Autres Temps.