Comedians with the funny take on global headlines. NYC comedy couple Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini serve-up the news as you’ve never heard it before.
Malaysian comedian Dr Jason Leong and Swedish comic Evelyn Mok join Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini to tackle the international headlines. This week, why is Malaysia facing a political crisis? And has the Swedish Prime Minister really banned trick or treating at Halloween? Get involved and tell us about the funny stories where you are. #comediansvsthenews
Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini are joined by British-Australian comic Deborah Frances-White and top South African stand-up Tats Nkonzo to take on the global news headlines. This week, is it deal or no deal for the UK on Brexit? And are comedians really considered ‘essential workers’ in South Africa? Get involved and tell us about the funny stories where you are. #comediansvsthenews
Jordanian stand-up star Wonho Chung and brilliant Brazilian comedian Carol Zoccoli join comedy couple Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini to give their unique take on the world’s headlines. This week, how do Brazilians feel about the promise of a vaccine for Covid-19? And what does it take to be crowned the most beautiful camel in Dubai? Get involved and tell us about the funny stories where you are. #comediansvsthenews
Icelandic comedian Ari Eldjárn and British stand-up Josie Long join comedy couple Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini to tackle the global headlines. This week, what does it really mean to be vice-president of the United States? And exploring the mystery of a strange sound tormenting the residents of an Icelandic town. Get involved and tell us about the funny stories where you are. #comediansvsthenews
South Africa’s queen of comedy Tumi Morake and top American stand-up Gastor Almonte join comedy couple Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini to find the funny in the world’s news. This week, why is the South African defence minister in trouble for borrowing a plane? And the American football star who became a hero off the pitch. Get involved and tell us about the funny stories where you are. #comediansvsthenews
Top German stand-up Enissa Amani and one of India’s biggest comedians, Neeti Palta, join comedy couple Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini to find the funny in the world’s news. This week, why are India and China at loggerheads over a border? And meet Harley, the Mexican pug on the frontline in the battle against Covid-19. Get involved and tell us about the funny stories where you are. #comediansvsthenews
Egypt’s top satirist Bassem Youssef and acclaimed American comic Maz Jobrani join comedy duo Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini to take on the world's headlines. This week, what do immigrants in the US really think of Donald Trump? Why are Egyptian performers being censored on TikTok? And the woman bringing North and South Koreans together, in the name of love. Get involved and tell us about the funny stories where you are. #comediansvsthenews
Funny couple Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini are joined by Nigerian YouTube star Adeola Fayehun and Australian comedy sensation Alice Fraser to tackle the world’s headlines. This week, why is China is expelling Australian journalists? And what is life really like for wizards in New Zealand? Get involved and tell us about the funny stories where you are. #comediansvsthenews
Comedy couple Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini are joined by Rafi Bastos, one of Brazil’s sharpest satirists, and South African stand-up star Loyiso Gola to take on the world’s headlines. This week, why are Canadian statues losing their heads? And why would you want to implant a computer chip in a pig’s brain? Get involved and tell us about the funny stories where you are. #comediansvsthenews
Global comedy stars join forces to take on the news. This week, why is India obsessed with Kamala Harris? And which leader threatened to punch a journalist in the face? New York-based comedians Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini are joined by Mexican comedy sensation Sofia Niño de Rivera and one of India’s top stand-ups, Anuvab Pal. Get involved and tell us about the funny stories where you are. #comediansvsthenews
Take the world's comedians, add the news, and you’ve got a funny take on the global headlines. From pop culture to Presidential campaigns to global protest movements, New York City’s comedy couple Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini and an array of international comedians serve up the news as you’ve never heard it before. Episode 1 available from 29 August. #comediansvsthenews
