Wanda Sykes on 'Legacy', Coming Out, and Navigating Political Humor

Good One: A Podcast About Jokes by Vox Media Podcast Network

Jun 11, 202675:35Comedy

This week, comedy legend Wanda Sykes joins us for a conversation about her new special 'Legacy', how she approaches doing jokes about political strife, and how her stand-up changed after she came out publicly. Learn more...

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