The Onion’s Ben Collins on Political Satire & Why Trump Isn’t Funny
The Onion, under CEO Ben Collins, has thrived as a satirical institution by staying true to its rigorous comedic process and rejecting corporate and political interference, offering cathartic humor in a time when reality often outpaces satire.
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