Johnny Mac covers Trevor Noah's critical take on the Riyadh Comedy Festival, addressing issues with Saudi Arabia's human rights record and the ethics of performing at such events.

Trevor Noah also draws parallels between restrictions on free speech in Saudi Arabia and concerning trends in the United States.

Additionally, the episode touches on celebrities such as Louis CK and Kevin Hart, and comedian stock market recommendations. The episode concludes with lighter segments featuring late-night jokes and celebrity gossip.

 
00:13 Trevor Noah on the Riyadh Comedy Festival
02:46 Trevor Noah's Commentary on Free Speech
06:05 Human Rights and Comedians' Responses
08:57 Impact on Comedians' Careers
09:03 Sebastian Maniscalco career seems just fine after Riyadh
11:43 Reflections on the Show's Journey
13:06 Late Night Jokes and Commentary
16:13 Comedy Stock Market: Sell Burr, Aziz, Conan, Maron, Kam
18:08 Gossip Corner and Taylor Swift
 

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