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Story Archives of 'Humor'Comedy on the Campaign TrailBy Laura Knoy on Tuesday, November 4, 2008.Political humorists of all stripes have been working at a feverish pace this election to lampoon our would-be leaders, sometimes in ways that have altered the public’s view of a candidate. We’ll look at the role humor has played in this election, from fake news to political cartoons to skits on Saturday Night Live. Guests
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  The History of the JokeBy Abby Goldstein on Thursday, July 24, 2008.Most actors will tell you that drama is easy - that the hardest thing to do well is comedy.
Jim is a contributor to The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, and a collector of jokes. He joins Word of Mouth with more on the history and evolution of the joke. (Photo by berlintapes) listen:
Please Hang UpBy Heather Armitage on Monday, October 23, 2006.We've all heard stories of technology gone awry. It makes us wonder sometimes who actually has control....us or the machines. Writer Heather Armitage doesn't wonder anymore. She knows. listen:
New England Humor, British Humor, and Lenny Bruce's LegacyBy Liz Bulkley on Thursday, June 22, 2006.Humorists Rebecca Rule and Claire Robson did a sell-out stage show in Portsmouth last year and are back now with more poetry, pranks, and provocative wit. They're doing their 2-woman stage piece Friday through Sunday in venues across the state. It's theatrics and performance-art with a feminist spin, mixed with New Hampshire wisdom and traditions. Join us for a lively conversation with Rebecca Rule and Claire Robson. Later in the show, we'll delve into the legacy that controversial comedian Lenny Bruce left behind. The story comes to us from producer Jonathan Mitchell. We found it at the Public Radio Exchange. Click here to listen again and leave your comments on the piece. listen:
Don't Remind MeBy Heather Armitage on Friday, April 7, 2006.For many of us, as we age, our brains experience some form of cognitive exodus. Memories become like lemmings------jumping off the neurological cliff. An entire industry has popped up to keep our memories tucked safely in their dens. But writer Heather Armitage follows a different school of thought: Forget the gimmicks. listen:
Chickens in Boxing Gloves?By Shay Zeller on Friday, August 5, 2005.That's just one of the headlines from the satire news site DeadBrain. The online rag originated in the UK, but Allen Voivod of Gilford oversees the US version. "DeadBrain" celebrates its two-year anniversary this week. We'll talk with Allen about the demands of creating satire. listen:
The Jewish Sound ArchiveBy John Walters on Friday, October 15, 2004.Alex Hartov is a professor at Dartmouth and creator of the Jewish Sound Archive- a digital collection of music, humor, history, and broadcasting. We hear about the archive and sample some rare recordings. listen:
The Sounds of Jewish CultureBy John Walters on Monday, October 6, 2003.Alex Hartov is a professor at Dartmouth and creator of the Jewish Sound Archive- a digital collection of music, humor, history, and broadcasting. We hear about the archive and sample some rare recordings. listen:
The CEO of the SofaBy John Walters on Monday, September 16, 2002.P.J. O'Rourke is a writer, journalist, commentator, regular panelist on NPR's "Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me," and resident of Washington, D.C. and New Hampshire. His new book is "CEO of the Sofa." He talks with John about his career from the early days of the National Lampoon to the present and his political transformation, from the 60's hippie to the Martini-drinking conservative. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Al FrankenBy Laura Knoy on Wednesday, May 1, 2002.Humorist and political satirist Al Franken's new book is Oh the Things I Know: A Guide to Success, or, Failing That, Happiness. We'll talk with him about his long career in comedy and about the state of American politics. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
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Humor lives in the moment and the more you take it apart, the less humorous it becomes. But despite the fact that jokes have been around for thousands of years, there has never really been a scholarly understanding of this art form. In his new book,