Katie Halper

@kthalps

Katie Halper is a comic, writer, blogger, satirist and filmmaker based in New York and the host of The Katie Halper Show on WBAI.

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Does Larry David Deserve $5,000 for Kinda, Sorta Calling Donald Trump a Racist? Does Larry David Deserve $5,000 for Kinda, Sorta Calling Donald Trump a Racist?

Comedians and activists weigh in on whether David called attention to Trump’s racism or protected SNL from criticism.

Nov 12, 2015 / Katie Halper

Trevor Noah Says He’s Not a Political Progressive. He’d Be Funnier If He Were.

Trevor Noah Says He’s Not a Political Progressive. He’d Be Funnier If He Were. Trevor Noah Says He’s Not a Political Progressive. He’d Be Funnier If He Were.

The new Daily Show host doesn’t have much to say, which leaves him making jokes about tramp stamps and body weight.

Oct 9, 2015 / Katie Halper

Are Colbert’s New Politics Softer, or Just More Subtle?

Are Colbert’s New Politics Softer, or Just More Subtle? Are Colbert’s New Politics Softer, or Just More Subtle?

A political comedian reviews the first of the new Late Show.

Sep 16, 2015 / Katie Halper

Comedians Debate: Is Amy Schumer’s ‘Trainwreck’ Sexist, or the New Feminism?

Comedians Debate: Is Amy Schumer’s ‘Trainwreck’ Sexist, or the New Feminism? Comedians Debate: Is Amy Schumer’s ‘Trainwreck’ Sexist, or the New Feminism?

The feminist comedian and filmmaker is everywhere—and her fans’ expectations are mounting.

Aug 6, 2015 / Katie Halper

Thank You, Daily Caller, for Red-Baiting Camp Kinderland Thank You, Daily Caller, for Red-Baiting Camp Kinderland

Let me tell about you some of the things we do at camp that Americans for Limited Government would find subversive.

Jul 20, 2012 / Katie Halper

10 Comedians Who Aren’t Defending Rape Jokes 10 Comedians Who Aren’t Defending Rape Jokes

Funnily enough, not all comedians are defending Daniel Tosh’s rape jokes.

Jul 13, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Katie Halper

Joe Walsh Screams at Tammy Duckworth: Video Mashup Joe Walsh Screams at Tammy Duckworth: Video Mashup

Why does Tammy Duckworth make Joe Walsh so angry?

Jul 11, 2012 / Katie Halper

Joe Walsh Didn’t Always Think Veterans Should Shut up About Their Service Joe Walsh Didn’t Always Think Veterans Should Shut up About Their Service

The deadbeat dad Tea Partier is the gift that keeps on giving.

Jul 10, 2012 / Katie Halper

Tweet Beat: The Top Ten Best Republican Songs Tweet Beat: The Top Ten Best Republican Songs

Twitter brings you the the best Republican songs you've never heard of. 

Jul 9, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Katie Halper

Remembering Dr. Stephen Levin Remembering Dr. Stephen Levin

Dr. Stephen Levin's work continues to effect change and save lives.

Feb 14, 2012 / Katie Halper

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