Social Media Erupts as Comedians Join Saudi Arabia's 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.

American Comedians Slammed For Attending Censored Saudi Comedy Festival

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No laughing matter: Comedians ditch free speech in Saudi Arabia

A handful of big-name comedians have made their way to Saudi Arabia for the royal family-funded Riyadh Comedy Festival, but there’s one glaring problem with, well, the entire premise of their participation.  Comedians who’ve accepted giant checks to crack jokes for the crown prince—who the U.S. government declared had journalist Jamal Khashoggi murdered—are having trouble standing on their “free speech” soap boxes, since they’re forbidden from m…

Comedians face backlash for Saudi Arabia performances

Several comedians are facing criticism for headlining the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia. NBC News’ Gadi Schwartz reports on the controversy as performers such as Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart, and Pete Davidson are set to appear despite concerns about the kingdom's human rights record.

Social media erupts as comedians join Saudi Arabia's comedy festival

Comedians face moral dilemmas amid Saudi Arabia's controversial human rights record.