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Georgia in Play with Leah Fleming

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Georgia in Play: Taking care of yourself — body, mind and soul

This week on Georgia in Play, host Leah Fleming brings experts from around the state to discuss health — body, mind and soul.

September 22, 2023
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  • Leah Fleming ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
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In <em>The Blackening</em>, Lisa (Antoinette Robertson) and her friends try to survive a weekend getaway turned deadly.

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  • Arts & Life

Racist horror tropes are the first to die in the slasher comedy 'The Blackening'

A group of Black friends hosts a weekend getaway at a cabin in the woods, and a played-out scary movie trope is turned cleverly on its head.

June 14, 2023
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  • Aisha Harris
Angelo Colina is starting a Spanish comedy circuit. He's pictured above performing at Room 808 in Washington, D.C., on April 30.

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  • Pop Culture

At a 'Gente Funny' show, only bilingual audience members are in on the joke

Latinx comedians with non-English routines have largely been relegated to restaurants, bars and other spaces where Spanish already dominates. But a new generation is changing that, one show at a time.

May 25, 2023
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  • Isabella Gomez Sarmiento
Comedian Roy Wood Jr. is the latest <em>Daily Show</em> correspondent to host the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C.

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  • Politics

Roy Wood Jr. wants laughs from White House Correspondents' speech — and reparations

Daily Show correspondent Roy Wood Jr. is hosting the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday. He spoke with Morning Edition's Leila Fadel about his approach and what he wants to accomplish.

April 28, 2023
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  • Rachel Treisman
Adam Sandler is the winner of this year's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Sandler will receive the award at a gala performance at the Kennedy Center on March 19th, 2023.

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  • Arts & Life

Adam Sandler wins the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

The Kennedy Center has announced Adam Sandler as the winner of this year's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Sandler's credits include SNL, Happy Gilmore, Grown Ups, The Wedding Singer and Hustle.

December 13, 2022
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  • Elizabeth Blair
Comedian Gallagher smashes strawberry syrup and flour at the end of his performance at the Five Flags Theater in Dubuque, Iowa, on Nov. 18, 2006.

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  • Arts & Life

Gallagher the watermelon-smashing comedian has died at 76

The man born Leo Anthony Gallagher Jr. built a nationwide following in the 1970s and '80s. He became increasingly controversial in recent years, chastised for racist and homophobic remarks.

November 12, 2022
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  • The Associated Press
Dave Chappelle looks on during UFC 264: Poirier v McGregor 3 at T-Mobile Arena on July 10, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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  • Opinion

Opinion: For comedians, safety is a growing concern

NPR's Scott Simon wonders if comedians are at increased risk for assault these days, given Will Smith's slap of Chris Rock and an incident this week involving Dave Chappelle.

May 07, 2022
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  • Scott Simon
Dave Chappelle performing in Los Angeles, California in 2018.

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Dave Chappelle's accused attacker pleads not guilty to misdemeanor charges

Isaiah Lee is accused of four counts, including battery. He was initially booked by police on a felony charge but prosecutors said they didn't have enough evidence to pursue it.

May 06, 2022
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  • Mandalit del Barco and
  • Barbara Campbell
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gestures as he speaks during a press conference in Kyiv on March 3, 2022.

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  • Opinion

Opinion: Zelenskyy's comedy background is ever-present in his approach to nations

NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the communication skills Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, a comedian and actor, is using to lead his country.

March 19, 2022
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  • Scott Simon
Vir Das in 2014.

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Comedian Vir Das called out sexual violence in India. Now he faces lawsuits

In his Kennedy Center show, Das spoke of two sides of his native India: rich and poor, united but divided over women's rights and more. It was a hit in D.C., but brought legal trouble in India.

November 18, 2021
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  • Lauren Frayer
Norm Macdonald performs at the Orleans Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas in 2011. The Canadian comedian and actor died this week, nearly a decade after being diagnosed with cancer.

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  • Pop Culture

Comedians Pay Tribute To Beloved Ex-'SNL' Star Norm Macdonald

Late-night talk show hosts, Saturday Night Live cast members and others are honoring the Canadian comedian, who died Tuesday.

September 15, 2021
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  • Rachel Treisman
"Neal Brennan: Unacceptable" will run in New York City through November.

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  • Games & Humor

Comedian Neal Brennan's New Show Centers On The Ways He Feels Unacceptable

Brennan is best known for his creative partnership with comedian Dave Chappelle. Now, his new one-man show, Neal Brennan: Unacceptable, addresses feelings of self-criticism and mental health.

September 15, 2021
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By:
  • Ziad Buchh
Jon Stewart and Pete Davidson sit court-side at a New York Knicks game on April 21, 2021 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. They will hold a comedy special to benefit 9/11 charities there in September.

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  • Pop Culture

Jon Stewart And Pete Davidson Are Doing A 9/11 Anniversary Comedy Show For Charity

A day after the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, a star-studded roster of comedians will perform at a benefit to raise money for victims and their families.

August 10, 2021
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  • Rachel Treisman
<em>Dave Chappelle: This Time This Place</em> chronicles Chappelle's efforts to entertain audiences during the pandemic with a series of outdoor shows. He's pictured above in North Charleston, S.C., on Jan. 30, 2020.

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  • Performing Arts

Chappelle Fans Flock To D.C. Live Events As New Mask Mandate Is Announced

Dave Chappelle drew sold-out crowds to his live, indoor appearances in Washington, D.C. — 3,500 attended his show at the concert venue The Anthem and more than 2,000 came to the Kennedy Center.

August 02, 2021
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  • Elizabeth Blair
NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Jackie Mason has lunch on 6th Avenue in Manhattan on March 22, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Bobby Bank/WireImage)

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  • Performing Arts

Jackie Mason, Who Went From Rabbi To Stand-up Comedy Star, Dies At 93

Mason, known for his quick-witted observational humor, used stories from his orthodox Jewish background, a thick Yiddish accent and wild gestures to keep his audiences entertained for decades.

July 25, 2021
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  • H.J. Mai
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