Seth Simons

author of the Humorism newsletter about labor, inequality, and extremism in comedy

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Five years ago, Saturday Night Live fired comedian Shane Gillis after revelations that he made racist and homophobic jokes on his podcast.

Shane Gillis returns to host SNL 5 years after firing

Five years ago, Saturday Night Live fired comedian Shane Gillis after revelations that he made racist and homophobic jokes on his podcast.

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