Politics & Satire: 2016 Election

Politics & Satire: 2016 Election
Politics & Satire: 2016 Election

Politics & Satire: 2016 Election

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Political satire in the United States has a long history that traces its roots back to England. But it wasn’t until the 60’s when it became an ingrained part of the popular culture. Standup comics and political satirists Tim Slagle and Dwayne Kennedy join us to talk about the upcoming election and tell us about a monthly series of politically-themed nights known as “Camp Pain” held at Chicago’s Zanie’s.