Johnny Mac covers the latest in comedy news including Martin Short's COVID diagnosis after SNL's 50th anniversary party and Colin Jost's joke about COVID spreading among entertainers. Adam Sandler's dig at Kanye West's antisemitic comments is highlighted, and Mindy Kaling reflects on her early career on 'The Office'. Russell Peters discusses challenges in the entertainment industry as an Indian comedian, and updates include Jim Jefferies' new tour and the return of the show 'Jury Duty'. The episode also promotes a bilingual Chinese stand-up comedy event in LA.

00:00 Introduction and SNL 50th COVID Curse
01:05 Adam Sandler and Kanye West Controversy
01:38 NAACP Image Awards Highlights
02:19 John Oliver on The Daily Show
03:17 Mindy Kaling Reflects on The Office
04:06 Russell Peters on Industry Challenges
05:54 Jim Jefferies and Jury Duty Season 2 (that's 2 topics)
06:41 Chinese Stand-Up Comedy in LA
 
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