Meshuggeneh Nation: Jewish Humor and The News
Experience New York Comedy, Cuisine, & Culture
July 24 - 26, 2026 in the heart of The Catskills!
There is a direct line from the Catskills stage to the satirical traditions that shape American political comedy today. This provocative and timely panel will trace how Borscht Belt humor—rooted in powerlessness, resilience, and the subversive intelligence of outsiders—became the dominant language of American political satire. From Mort Sahl to Jon Stewart, from Henry Youngman's one-liners to John Oliver's monologues, panelists will examine how Jewish comic sensibility trained generations of Americans to question authority, laugh at absurdity, and demand accountability through the vehicle of the punchline. At a moment when democracy needs humor more than ever, this panel asks: what would the tummler say?
Gideon Evans is an American television producer and writer specializing in satirical, comedic, and unscripted programming. He is best known for his work on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and early Michael Moore projects like TV Nation. His extensive career spans influential late-night and documentary-style shows that blend humor with cultural commentary.
Moderated by Joey Novick - Comedian, Political Activist, Recently launched a parody news website.
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Experience New York Comedy, Cuisine, & Culture
July 24 - 26, 2026 in the heart of The Catskills!