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These Comics Got Caught Up in Politics. Now, They’re Getting Personal. — Warptech News

These Comics Got Caught Up in Politics. Now, They’re Getting Personal.

Comedians at Edinburgh Fringe are presenting shows with President Trump or Gaza in the background and human stories at the fore.

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Comedians at Edinburgh Fringe are presenting shows with President Trump or Gaza in the background and human stories at the fore.

By Houman Barekat

Reviewing from Edinburgh

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