Are Comedians our Modern Day Prophets?
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Are Comedians our Modern Day Prophets?

E 2023-10-23

Joel and Trent enumerate some parallels between biblical prophets and comedians of the modern day.  They discuss the value and necessity of poking fun at the powerful and offering alternatives to the single narrative that the powerful present.  Comedians like Dave Chappelle, Bill Burr, George Carlin, and the comedic writing of Laura Kipnis are examined.

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