The Roast of Kevin Hart: When Internalized Capitalism and Racism Collide

The following post summarizes the main themes covered in my most recent episode, “The Roast of Kevin Hart: When Internalized Capitalism and Racism Collide.”A list of the sources and resources mentioned in the episode is available at the bottom of this post, and the information is also available in the podcast episode description. Are comedy specials and roasting episodes harmless entertainment, or do they carry … Continue reading The Roast of Kevin Hart: When Internalized Capitalism and Racism Collide

Top 4 jokes from Eddie Murphy’s “RAW” that have changed in meaning today

This year marked the 30th anniversary of Eddie Murphy’s comedy special Raw. To date, it is the highest-grossing standup movie of all time. After watching Raw for the first time this year, I began to think about how comedy has changed over the past 30 years. While comedy is heavily influenced by politics and by culture, there are also many jokes about sex and relationships. … Continue reading Top 4 jokes from Eddie Murphy’s “RAW” that have changed in meaning today