American comedians at Saudi festival draw backlash from human rights groups

Dave Chappelle Pokes Fun at America's Free Speech Crisis in Saudi Arabia: 'It's Easier to Talk Here'

Dave Chappelle poked fun at the ongoing drama surrounding the supposed censorship of American’s right to freedom of speech during his set at Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia, joking that it’s easier to speak freely there than it is in the Land of the Free. “Right now in America, they say if you talk about Charlie Kirk, you’ll get canceled,” Chappelle said on Saturday, per the New York Times. “I don’t know if that’s true, but I’m going to f…

American comedians at Saudi festival draw backlash from human rights groups

The Riyadh Comedy Festival’s critics say that high-profile American comics are lending legitimacy to a government that represses dissent, jails activists and restricts free speech.

Dave Chappelle says free speech is under attack in America on stage in Saudi Arabia

The stand-up comedian referenced Charlie Kirk after being criticized for agreeing to appear at the Riyadh Comedy Festival

'They just wanted to laugh': Bill Burr defends performing at Saudi comedy festival

Bill Burr defended his decision to perform at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia despite criticism from fellow comedians.

Dave Chappelle Criticizes Free Speech in America at Saudi Arabia Comedy Festival

"It’s easier to talk here than it is in America," the comedian told an audience at the Riyadh Comedy Festival.

The Sad Spectacle of American Comedians Selling Out in Saudi Arabia

Ben Schwartz It turns out that edgy free-speech warriors will scuttle their principles for a check from a brutal autocratic regime. The post The Sad Spectacle of American Comedians Selling Out in Saudi Arabia appeared first on The Nation.