Political satire can be the most impactful form of storytelling. In this episode of The Enemies List Rick Wilson welcomes comedian Brent Terhune, renowned for his spot-on portrayals of MAGA characters on social media. Rick and Brent dive into the intricacies of Brent's comedic process, discussing how he captures the bluster and contradictions of the MAGA persona with both humor and sharp observational skills. Brent shares his origin story, from performing stand-up in high school to creating viral videos, and the duo explores the cultural phenomena fueling his comedy. This episode offers a compelling look at the intersection of comedy and political satire.
Timestamps:
(00:02:21) Origin story
(00:05:48) Inspiration for the bits
(00:14:44) Change in the MAGA water temperature
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MAGA Satire | Rick Wilson's The Enemies List podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast
