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The Comic Battle for America

on BBC Radio 4 FM

George W Bush's presidency has, like the Thatcher era in the UK created a new breed of angry, left-wing US comics such as Patton Oswald and Eugene Mirman. However, there's an equally angry right-wing stand-up movement and a new Christian comic scene. Stephen Armstrong explores the battle for the laughs and minds of America and talks to working comedians, including Brad Stine, who tours churches; Evan Sayet, who tours and runs a Right to Laugh night in LA; and Julia Gorin, who is on the bill for a New York comedy night for both Democrats and Republicans. Producer Robyn Read

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Eugene Mirman.
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Stephen Armstrong
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Brad Stine
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Evan Sayet
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Julia Gorin

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