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Comedians vs. the News

<p>Comedians with the funny take on global headlines.   NYC comedy couple Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini serve-up the news as you’ve never heard it before.</p>

BBC World Service

Jess Salomon is joined by two of India’s brightest comedians, Sumukhi Suresh and Amrita Chanda, to explore the funny side of the global news.They discuss how India is reacting to a sweltering heat wave, and Elon Musk’s social media shopping spree.Join #Comediansvsthenews for the funniest take on the headlines you’ve heard this week.

Sumukhi Suresh and Amrita Chanda

Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini investigate funny and curious headlines from around the world. 
 
They’re joined by Chilean comedian Fabrizio Copano and Swedish actor and stand-up Evelyn Mok to see the funny side of the news.This week we find out  why a very public shower is threatening the Chilean constitution and why a Swedish supreme court judge got caught on the wrong side of the law.Join #Comediansvsthenews for the funniest take on the headlines you’ve heard this week.

Fabrizio Copano and Evelyn Mok

Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini investigate funny and curious headlines from around the world. 
 
They’re joined by Singaporean comedian Sharul Channa and London-based globetrotting Bronwyn Sweeney to see the funny side of the news.This week they find out what happens when you steal pebbles from Greek beaches and why nightclubbers will be keeping their distance on dancefloors in Singapore.Join #Comediansvsthenews for the funniest take on the headlines you’ve heard this week.

Sharul Channa and Bronwyn Sweeney

Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini are joined by Indonesian comedian and interpreter Sakdiyah Ma’ruf and American stand-up, storyteller and writer Gastor Almonte for a funny look at the global news.They’ll be finding out how an entrepreneurial Muslim cleric became an internet sensation in Indonesia, and why maths books are being banned for being too political in Florida. Join #Comediansvsthenews for the funniest take on the headlines you’ve heard this week.

Gastor Almonte and Sakdiyah Ma’ruf

Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini are joined by Brazilian comedian Carol Zoccoli and Australian Brodi Snook to take on the global headlines.They’ll be hearing how Bolsonaro has announced the end of Covid in Brazil and about the introduction of IVF for Australia’s koalas. Join #Comediansvsthenews for the funniest take on the headlines you’ve heard this week.

Brodi Snook and Carol Zoccoli

Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini are joined by Nigerian-Ghanaian comedian Jacinta Ocansey and Italy’s hilarious Luca Cupani to take on the global headlines.
 
They’ll be asking why people in Ghana aren’t happy about a new tax and finding out about the world’s first openly gay head of state. 
 
Join #Comediansvsthenews for the funniest take on the headlines you’ve heard this week.

Jacinta Ocansey and Luca Cupani

Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini take on the funny and curious headlines in our South African special. They are joined by South African comedians Tumi Morake and Conrad Koch to see the funny side of global news. They find out about a student’s unlikely spending spree and discuss a makeshift solution to the fuel crisis that has been grounding planes in Durban.

Tumi Morake and Conrad Koch

Japanese comedian Yuriko Kotani and Canadian stand-up Daniel-Ryan Spaulding join Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini to take on the funny and curious headlines from around the world.They’ll be investigating an otter’s murderous rampage and celebrating the highs and lows of Japan's recent Academy Awards success.
 
Join #Comediansvsthenews for the funniest take on the headlines you’ve heard this week.

Yuriko Kotani and Daniel-Ryan Spaulding

Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini are joined by Malaysian comedian Kavin Jay and Abby Wambaugh, an American comedian based in Denmark, to take on the funny and curious headlines from around the world.They’ll be investigating who is scamming Justin Bieber with fake furniture and finding out about the man who fell in love with an ashtray.
 
Join #Comediansvsthenews for the funniest take on the headlines you’ve heard this week.Audio for this episode was updated on 26th March 2022.

Kavin Jay and Abby Wambaugh

Mexican stand-up Daniel Sosa and British Kenyan comedian Njambi McGrath join Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini to take on the funny and curious headlines shared by BBC World Service listeners and fans around the world.They’ll be asking why some NGOs in Kenya risk being de-registered and finding out about the Mexican politician who fell off his chair during a live stream. 
 
Join #Comediansvsthenews for the funniest take on the headlines you’ve heard this week.

Comedians vs YOUR News, with Daniel Sosa and Njambi McGrath

American writer and satirist Josh Gondelman and Indian comedian Zarna Garg join Jess and Eman to take on the international headlines in front of a live audience in New York.They’re finding out just what New York’s new mayor has planned, and asking why a generation of Indian kids are the best in the world at chess. Join #Comediansvsthenews for the funniest take on the headlines you’ve heard this week.

Comedians vs the News Live in New York!

Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini are joined by Indian star stand-up Aditi Mittal and Nigerian political satirist Adeola Fayehun for a funny look at the global news. They’re finding out what’s going on with US President Joe Biden’s choice of Supreme Court judge, and asking why a Nigerian police chief accused of corruption is suing the government. Join #Comediansvsthenews for the funniest take on the headlines you’ve heard this week.

Aditi Mittal and Adeola Fayehun

Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini are joined by Mexican comedian and podcaster José Antonio Badía and one of Canada’s sharpest political satirists, Tim Fontaine.They’re finding out what’s going on with the ban on Mexican avocados, and asking why there’s been an attack on a Canadian gas pipeline. 
Join #Comediansvsthenews for the funniest take on the headlines you’ve heard this week.

Tim Fontaine and José Antonio Badía

Malaysian comedian Dr Jason Leong and New York stand-up Shalewa Sharpe join Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini to take on the week's news.This week, we’re finding out why a Rosa Parks tribute has backfired in the United States, and asking: Can logging possibly be a good thing for Malaysian tigers?Join #ComediansvstheNews for the funniest take on the headlines you’ve heard this week.

Dr Jason Leong and Shalewa Sharpe

Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini are back with Season 3 of Comedians vs The News!This week they’re joined by South African comedian Celeste Ntuli and India’s hilarious Anuvab Pal. They’re taking a look at the troublesome truckers causing havoc in Canada, wondering if the great Indian wedding could go virtual and asking: Just how many husbands should women have in South Africa?Join #Comediansvsthenews for the funniest take on the headlines you’ve heard this week.Audio for this episode was updated on 11 February.

Season 3 with Celeste Ntuli and Anuvab Pal

Comedy couple Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini are back on the BBC World Service! Along with some of the world’s finest comedians, they’ll be taking a witty look at all the news that 2022 has in store.  But first… how to find the perfect Valentine’s Day gift?

We’re back with Season Three!

Comedians vs the News is coming back for a third season! Jess and Eman are filled with festive cheer and gift ideas for the BBC World Service audience…
Get in touch and tell us what you think 2022 has in store #Comediansvsthenews

Happy Holidays from the El-Salomons

Comedians from around the world join Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini for a funny take on the global headlines.This week, Jess and Eman are joined by brilliant Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda and hilarious American stand-up DeAnne Smith. They’ll be finding out how people in the UK feel about vaccine passports and asking how on earth a French man failed a French test in Canada. Join #ComediansvstheNews for the funniest take on the global headlines you’ve heard this week.

Daliso Chaponda and DeAnne Smith

Hilarious comedians from around the world join Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini to take on the global headlines.This week, Jess and Eman are joined by Nicaraguan Canadian comedian Martha Chaves and one of New York City’s finest stand-ups Gastor Almonte.They’ll be finding out why the Nicaraguan government has set up an agency for Extra-Terrestrial Space Affairs and asking what’s so controversial about a US rapper’s new pair of sneakers?

Martha Chaves and Gastor Almonte

Brilliant comedians from around the world join Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini to take on the global headlines.This week, Jess and Eman are joined by Australian comedian Ray Badran and British stand-up Sikisa.
 
They’ll be finding out why Barbados wants to split up with the British Queen and asking why kangaroos have been swimming through Sydney. (Photo: Ray Badran, credit: Tom Wilkinson; Sikisa, credit: Adrian Tauss/Swiss Chocolate Pictures)

Ray Badran and Sikisa

In a special programme for the World Service Festival, this week’s Comedians vs The News is recorded in front of a live virtual audience. Hosts Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini will be joined by super star German comedian Enissa Amani and India’s hilarious Anuvab Pal and they’ll be hearing from the show’s very funny listeners. 
 
Jess and Eman will be hearing your stories from Turkey, Australia, Mexico, Canada and many other countries, and asking: what’s made you laugh this year?

Live audience special with Enissa Amani and Anuvab Pal

Brilliant comedians from around the world join Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini to take on the headlines.This week Jess and Eman are joined by American comedian and writer Aparna Nancherla and South Africa’s hilarious Schalk Bezuidenhout.They’ll be asking if the pandemic has made us more forgetful, and finding out why pop star Bruno Mars is begging the Grammys to let him perform. Join Comedians vs the News for the funniest take on the global headlines you’ve heard this week.

Aparna Nancherla and Schalk Bezuidenhout

Brilliant comedians from around the world join Jess Salomon and Eman El- Husseini to take on the headlines.This week Jess and Eman are joined by Nigerian superstar comedian Basketmouth and British social media sensation Munya Chawawa. They’ll be finding out why Nigerians are fuming about the ban on crypto currencies and asking if the UK will be having too much fun when pubs and clubs re-open this summer.Join Comedians vs The News for the funniest take on the global headlines you’ve heard this week.

Basketmouth and Munya Chawawa

Brilliant comedians from around the world join Jess Salomon and Eman El- Husseini to take on the headlines.
   
This week Jess and Eman are joined by Malaysian star stand-up Dr Jason Leong and Dutch comedian Eline Van der Velden. They’ll be finding out why there’s never a dull day when it comes to Malaysian politics and asking if the Dutch are skating on thin ice.Join Comedians vs The News for the funniest take on the global headlines you’ve heard this week.The programme first broadcast on 26th February has been updated due to sensitive content.

Dr Jason Leong and Eline Van der Velden

International comedy stars join Jess Salomon and Eman El- Husseini to take on the headlines. This week, Jess and Eman are joined by one of India’s most popular comics, Neeti Palta and Belgian comedy sensation Michael van Peel. They’ll be finding out why Belgian government are so keen for their citizens to have a new haircut and asking what kind of jokes can land a comedian in prison…Join Comedians vs The News for the headlines as you’ve never heard them before.

Neeti Palta and Michael van Peel

Brilliant comedians from around the world join Jess Salomon and Eman El- Husseini to take on the headlines.   This week Jess and Eman are joined by Hollywood star Patton Oswalt and Mexican super stand-up Antonio Badia.  They’ll be catching up on the latest news from Donald Trump’s lawyers and asking why one Mexican political candidate wants to be a mysterious man in a mask…Join Comedians vs The News for the headlines as you’ve never heard them before.

Patton Oswalt and Antonio Badia

Comedians vs the News is back! Comedy couple Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini are ready to bring laughter to 2021.  This week, Jess and Eman are joined by the South African queen of comedy Tumi Morake and Irish stand-up sensation Joanne McNally. They’ll be finding out why a South African politician is in trouble for her killer outfit, and hearing all about the Irish Health Minister’s favourite emoji…Join Comedians vs the News for the headlines as you’ve never heard them before.

Tumi Morake and Joanne McNally

Comedians with the funny take on global headlines.   NYC comedy couple Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini serve-up the news as you’ve never heard it before.

We’re back!

Jess, Eman and Queen Esther are back to wish you a merry Christmas and to share some very special news for 2021.
 
Get involved and tell us what you think 2021 will have in store.
#comediansvsthenews

Happy holidays from Comedians vs. The News

This week, as we reach the grand finale in the battle to become the next US president, Jess and Eman are joined by Venezuelan American comedian Joanna Hausmann and British Kenyan stand-up Njambi McGrath.
 
What’s a Maga-zuelan?  We ask why so many Venezuelans support Donald Trump. And what can Americans learn from Kenya’s Presidential power games?
 
Get involved and tell us about the funny stories where you are. 
#comediansvsthenews

Joanna Hausmann and Njambi McGrath

Malaysian comedian Dr Jason Leong and Swedish comic Evelyn Mok join Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini to tackle the international headlines. This week, why is Malaysia facing a political crisis?  And has the Swedish Prime Minister really banned trick or treating at Halloween? 
Get involved and tell us about the funny stories where you are.  
#comediansvsthenews

Dr Jason Leong and Evelyn Mok

Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini are joined by British-Australian comic Deborah Frances-White and top South African stand-up Tats Nkonzo to take on the global news headlines. This week, is it deal or no deal for the UK on Brexit? And are comedians really considered ‘essential workers’ in South Africa?
Get involved and tell us about the funny stories where you are.  
#comediansvsthenews

Deborah Frances-White and Tats Nkonzo

Jordanian stand-up star Wonho Chung and brilliant Brazilian comedian Carol Zoccoli join comedy couple Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini to give their unique take on the world’s headlines.  
 
This week, how do Brazilians feel about the promise of a vaccine for Covid-19? And what does it take to be crowned the most beautiful camel in Dubai? 
 
Get involved and tell us about the funny stories where you are. 
#comediansvsthenews

Wonho Chung and Carol Zoccoli

Icelandic comedian Ari Eldjárn and British stand-up Josie Long join comedy couple Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini to tackle the global headlines.
This week, what does it really mean to be vice-president of the United States? And exploring the mystery of a strange sound tormenting the residents of an Icelandic town.
Get involved and tell us about the funny stories where you are. 
#comediansvsthenews

Josie Long and Ari Eldjárn

South Africa’s queen of comedy Tumi Morake and top American stand-up Gastor Almonte join comedy couple Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini to find the funny in the world’s news. This week, why is the South African defence minister in trouble for borrowing a plane? And the American football star who became a hero off the pitch.Get involved and tell us about the funny stories where you are. 
#comediansvsthenews

Tumi Morake and Gastor Almonte

Top German stand-up Enissa Amani and one of India’s biggest comedians, Neeti Palta, join comedy couple Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini to find the funny in the world’s news.
 
This week, why are India and China at loggerheads over a border? And meet Harley, the Mexican pug on the frontline in the battle against Covid-19.
 
Get involved and tell us about the funny stories where you are.  #comediansvsthenews

Enissa Amani and Neeti Palta

Egypt’s top satirist Bassem Youssef and acclaimed American comic Maz Jobrani join comedy duo Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini to take on the world's headlines.
This week, what do immigrants in the US really think of Donald Trump? Why are Egyptian performers being censored on TikTok? And the woman bringing North and South Koreans together, in the name of love.
Get involved and tell us about the funny stories where you are.
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Bassem Youssef and Maz Jobrani

Funny couple Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini are joined by Nigerian YouTube star Adeola Fayehun and Australian comedy sensation Alice Fraser to tackle the world’s headlines. This week, why is China is expelling Australian journalists? And what is life really like for wizards in New Zealand?
Get involved and tell us about the funny stories where you are.
#comediansvsthenews

Adeola Fayehun and Alice Fraser

Comedy couple Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini are joined by Rafi Bastos, one of Brazil’s sharpest satirists, and South African stand-up star Loyiso Gola to take on the world’s headlines. This week, why are Canadian statues losing their heads? And why would you want to implant a computer chip in a pig’s brain?
Get involved and tell us about the funny stories where you are.
#comediansvsthenews

Rafi Bastos and Loyiso Gola

Global comedy stars join forces to take on the news. This week, why is India obsessed with Kamala Harris? And which leader threatened to punch a journalist in the face?
 
New York-based comedians Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini are joined by Mexican comedy sensation Sofia Niño de Rivera and one of India’s top stand-ups, Anuvab Pal.
Get involved and tell us about the funny stories where you are.
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Sofia Niño de Rivera and Anuvab Pal

Take the world's comedians, add the news, and you’ve got a funny take on the global headlines.
 
From pop culture to Presidential campaigns to global protest movements, New York City’s comedy couple Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini and an array of international comedians serve up the news as you’ve never heard it before.
 
Episode 1 available from 29 August.
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