Chappelle in Riyadh: Free Speech or Risky Business?

04/10/2025 1 min
Chappelle in Riyadh: Free Speech or Risky Business?

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Dave Chappelle sparks outrage after declaring Saudi Arabia a safer space for free speech than America! Find out why his controversial Riyadh Comedy Festival set, where he joked about cancel culture and Charlie Kirk, has comedians like Marc Maron and Atsuko Okatsuka firing back. Is this festival a step forward or a step back for comedy? And what does it mean for free speech when big names like Bill Burr and Pete Davidson take the stage in a country known for censorship? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.