EPISODE · Sep 22, 2025 · 57 MIN
#11 - The Onion v Trump: Scott Dikkers on Comedy in Dark Times
from Regilio v. Everything · host Regilio v. Everything
What role does comedy play when democracy is under attack? I sit down with Scott Dikkers, founding editor of The Onion to talk about comedy in the face of Trump’s fascism, the corporate attack on late night hosts like Jimmy Kimmel, and why satire is more vital than ever. We dig into: • How comedy survives censorship and political pressure • The battle between free expression and authoritarian power • Why laughter is one of the last tools we have to fight back If you care about comedy, free speech, or the fight against creeping fascism, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. 👉 Listen now and share with anyone who needs a reminder that humor is resistance. @michaelregilio
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What role does comedy play when democracy is under attack? I sit down with Scott Dikkers, founding editor of The Onion to talk about comedy in the face of Trump’s fascism, the corporate attack on late night hosts like Jimmy Kimmel, and why satire is more vital than ever. We dig into: • How comedy survives censorship and political pressure • The battle between free expression and authoritarian power • Why laughter is one of the last tools we have to fight back If you care about comedy, free speech, or the fight against creeping fascism, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. 👉 Listen now and share with anyone who needs a reminder that humor is resistance. @michaelregilio
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