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At Saudi Comedy Festival, American Free Speech Becomes the Punchline
American comics used Saudi Arabia’s first global comedy festival to skewer a debate raging at home. Critics said the event was part of Saudi efforts to draw attention away from a political crackdown.
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huffpost.com
Comic Spills The Beans On ‘Censorship Rules’ At Controversial Saudi Comedy Festival
Atsuko Okatsuka revealed a number of jokes that comedians were asked not to perform in Riyadh.
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nytimes.com
At Saudi Comedy Festival, American Free Speech Becomes the Punchline
American comics used Saudi Arabia’s first global comedy festival to skewer a debate raging at home. Critics said the event was part of Saudi efforts to draw attention away from a…
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Dave Chappelle Takes On Free Speech In U.S. At Controversial Saudi Comedy Festival
Chappelle poked fun at what's "easier" to do overseas during his set in Riyadh.
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Louis C.K. Defends Joining Riyadh Comedy Festival Despite Saudi Human Rights Record
The comedian explained Friday on "Real Time with Bill Maher" why he joined the Riyadh Comedy Festival in a nation plagued by human rights abuses.