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LGBTQ+ comics on Dave Chappelle's Netflix special

LGBTQ+ comics on Dave Chappelle's Netflix special

FromThe Times: Essential news from the L.A. Times


LGBTQ+ comics on Dave Chappelle's Netflix special

FromThe Times: Essential news from the L.A. Times

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Length:
25 minutes
Released:
Oct 19, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This month, comedy legend Dave Chappelle released his latest stand-up Netflix special, called "The Closer." It immediately drew criticism for jokes widely viewed as transphobic, and it has created turmoil behind the scenes at Netflix. But there’s also been a backlash to the backlash, by fans who say social justice warriors just want to cancel Chappelle. One group is particularly well positioned to have insights on the controversy: LGBTQ comedians. Today, we hear from three.More reading:What LGBTQ+ comedians really think of Dave Chappelle’s Netflix special Netflix’s Dave Chappelle PR crisis has been years in the makingNetflix takes a hit over fallout from Dave Chappelle special
Released:
Oct 19, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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