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‘Daily Show’ Co-Creator Talks ‘Anger Fluffing’ and Making Abortion Funny on Purpose (Podcast)

By Cam Oakes July 30, 2026 1 min read

A recent podcast episode featured Lizz Winstead, co-creator of 'The Daily Show', discussing her approach to political comedy. She shared her thoughts on making abortion a humorous topic on purpose. The conversation was part of the 'B*tch, Listen' podcast, where host Imani Gandy explored her theory on the role of political humor. Further details on the discussion can be found in the podcast episode, available from Rewire News Group, a local news source.

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