The Merengue War

The Merengue War

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Who gets to joke about Israel? (feat. Ilana Glazer & Gianmarco Soresi)

Being a Jewish comic who criticizes Israel right now means getting it from all sides. Ilana Glazer and Gianmarco Soresi talk to Gene about being called self-hating, getting accused of faking being Jewish, and watching gigs dry up. As comedy has become more intertwined with politi ...  Show more

Black voters could decide the midterms. Why are they being ignored?

Every election season, politicians remember Black voters exist, and then lecture them, pander to them or skip their doors entirely. MS NOW’s Eugene Daniels has been reporting on Black voters in Cleveland and Detroit, and he tells Parker what actually gets people to the polls (hin ...  Show more

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