American Comedians Defend Playing in Saudi Arabia: ‘So What, They Have Slaves?’
Billed as “the biggest comedy festival in the world,” the inaugural Riyadh Comedy Festival (September 26–October 9) boasts an all-star lineup: Dave Chappelle, Louis C.K., Bill Burr, Kevin Hart, Whitney Cummings, Pete Davidson, Aziz Ansari, Jo Koy, and more, all being paid directly by the Saudi government. The event is produced by Sela, a company […]
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