Topic: Sacha Baron Cohen

2 chapters across the catalog

Dehydrated in China
Episode 816 1:00:22 - 1:07:22

816: Dehydrated in China

Bono Senate Testimony, Comedy as Counter-Terrorism, Dadaism

U2 frontman Bono testified before a Senate subcommittee, suggesting that the U.S. should deploy comedians like Amy Schumer and Chris Rock to combat ISIS. He argued that mocking the "vanity" of extremist groups is more effective than violence, citing how the Nazis feared Dadaists and Surrealists. The testimony included a philosophical discussion on how materialism influences "machismo" in young men.

Thanks Obama!
Episode 807 50:59 - 54:17

807: Thanks Obama!

Sacha Baron Cohen and The Brothers Grimsby

Actor Sacha Baron Cohen discussed his new film, "The Brothers Grimsby," which features a scene where a character portraying Donald Trump contracts HIV. Cohen noted that audiences in Europe and the U.S. have given the scene standing ovations, which he interprets as a sign of deep-seated latent hatred in the country.