It turns out that edgy free-speech warriors will scuttle their principles for a check from a brutal autocratic regime.
The Riyadh Comedy Festival has sparked controversy, with comedians like Bill Burr expressing mixed feelings about performing. Critics argue it distracts from Saudi Arabia's human rights issues.
After coming under fire for performing at Saudi Arabia's controversial Riyadh Comedy Festival, Burr defended the decision on his 'Monday Morning Podcast.' ...
Bill Burr has defended his decision to perform at a recent comedy festival in Saudi Arabia. Burr is just one of many A-list comedians who took a check ...
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Bill Burr Defends Saudi Comedy Show Performance Amid Backlash.
Bill Burr has defended his decision to perform at the Riyadh Comedy Festival on his latest ‘Monday Morning Podcast.’ He admitted he was “nervous,” expecting hostility in Saudi Arabia. “I think I’m ...
Stand-up comedian and podcaster Bill Burr shared his experience of performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival on the September 29 episode of his Monday Morning Podcast.
Kat Timpf reacts to the comedian's 'hard' defense of participating in the festival and discusses her breast cancer battle and life as a new mom.
Bill Burr took to his podcast to talk about his performance at Riyadh Comedy Festival in the capital of Saudi Arabia.
Comedians are criticizing their fellow artists for accepting offers to appear at the Riyadh Comedy Festival despite Saudi Arabia's controversial human rights record.
David Cross and Marc Maron sharply critiqued pro free-speech comics who took the gig. Burr raved about the experience on his podcast.
Bill Burr is defending his decision to perform at the Riyadh Comedy Festival after receiving backlash online and from fellow comedians.
Bill Burr defended his appearance at the Riyadh Comedy Festival amid the backlash from fellow comedians and human rights organizations.
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